Fast Company Tech

APRIL 22, 2025

A commercial airliner was on final approach to San Franciscos international airport in November when the crew spotted a drone outside the cockpit window. A month earlier, a jetliner was flying at an altitude of 4,000 feet near Miamis international airport when its pilots reported a close encounter with a drone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Baby Boomers are the generation most likely to give as a result of direct mail/post (18%) , but overall, all generations are becoming more homogeneous and tech-based in their giving habits. Non-religious donors are more likely to give to the causes of animals and wildlife, human and civil rights, and international development and relief.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 14, 2012

Would you ever send out a print or e-mail newsletter, or sign off on a business card with a cropped or visually-defective logo and text so small that it was indecipherable? Survival International. Absolutely not. Water.org. Nature Conservancy. Museum of Modern Art. Jane Goodall Institute. Human Rights Campaign. Goodwill Industries.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 18, 2024

Here’s a high level overview of what these records do: DKIM & SPF records verify whether mail is legitimate. They prove that the domain in your “from” address is, in fact, yours, and that a sender (this could be your own mail server, a bulk email provider, CMS, AMS, LMS, Community platform, etc.)

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits that create an internal storytelling culture can excite staff and volunteers, entice new supporters, strengthen relationships with donors, and raise more funds. Storytelling can entertain, educate and entice people to act. Nonprofits have more stories at their fingertips than any other organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2009

I think those nonprofits with national and international brand recognition, lots of fans, and technical resources will benefit and the changes will hardly affect them. The ability to extract the e-mail addresses of your Fans will become available… maybe. If not, they might look broken or poorly designed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2012

Their blog has an e-mail newsletter subscribe option and a “Donate Now” button. Amnesty International :: amnestyusa.org. Custom-designed Twitter and YouTube Channel backgrounds. Consistent publication of fresh content to a blog or website. Their website, e-newsletter, and blog all include links to their social networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

You should also create a “Donate” page that details how donors can donate online, wire funds, mail funds, or send you mobile money. CARE International :: care-international.org. . Greenpeace International :: greenpeace.org. . Oxfam International :: oxfam.org. . AMREF :: amref.org. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

For example, Children International : Also, provided your program vs. operating expense ratio is good ( 75%/25% ), create a simple pie chart graphic that illuminates your program and operating costs. 10) Include a phone number and mailing address.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I learned that traditional approaches like annual drives, direct mail campaigns, and newsletters felt impersonal, disconnected, and transactional to donors. I organized workshops to cultivate an internal culture of abundance and shared purpose, which was then reflected in our external outreach efforts.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Maintaining records of donor and business interactions, strategic next steps, planning, calendaring, and internal communication can keep all staff members on the same page. There was a shift from snail mail to email; email to websites; websites to mobile websites and applications; and now we have social media in the mix as well.

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TechCrunch

JULY 29, 2022

Alongside the layoffs, Clearco said that it is “considering strategic options” for its international options. It’s unclear if there are more geographically-focused layoffs to come, or what exactly “strategic” options there are – but we do know that Clearco does have lots of international competitors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 26, 2021

As we develop branded products, we may find ourselves bending to internal politics or the influence of a board member, or maybe we strive too hard be diplomatic. Shown here are two brochures — one for mail and the other for in-person meetings. And often we overexplain! Health in Harmony.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 14, 2025

Assess your marketing mix direct mail, digital, email, social media, SMS, and on-air to determine where your dollars are working and where adjustments are needed. Direct mail still a top performer? Direct Mail Renewals typically drive the majority of mail revenue are you mailing enough efforts?

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The Verge

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The open standard s/MIME as extension to de facto e-mail standard SMTP will be deployed to encrypt messages containing DNA profile information. The protocol s/MIME (V3) allows signed receipts, security labels, and secure mailing lists. x and inter-operates among all major e-mail software packages. 509 standard.

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NetWits

MAY 26, 2011

Click any of those datapoints to add an Annotation, such as “May eNewsletter Sent,&# “20/20 Interview,&# or “May Gala appeal mailed,&# to keep track of historically significant events. You can then use those pages to pull traffic to other areas on the site.

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TechSpot

MARCH 19, 2021

BuzzFeed News reports that owner Facebook announced its plans for a preteens-only version of Instagram in an internal mail, allowing the age group to use the photo- and video-sharing app "safely" for the first time.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 20, 2025

One answer to this critical question is: Evaluate the strength of your appeal copy, specifically the direct mail and email appeals targeted to individual donors. Direct mail fundraising letters are more personal than other methods. Copywriting services are a core part of our direct mail offerings. Understand your audience.

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The Verge

JANUARY 4, 2021

Microsoft is testing a new Outlook app that will replace its built-in Mail and Calendar apps on Windows 10. While the leaked app isn’t functional without a full internal Microsoft account, the One Outlook app will replace desktop (win32 and UWP) versions of Outlook, Outlook Web Access (OWA), and the macOS desktop client.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 23, 2014

Nonprofit Tech for Good offers a series of social and mobile media webinars ideal for training social and mobile media managers, communications and fundraising staff, and volunteers and interns. Email the name, title, organization name, and email address of each person attending to: heather@nptechforgood.com.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This article provides insight and perspectives on donor acquisition strategies for direct mail. It should be noted that direct mail is just one channel to acquire new donors. Dispelling Common Myths The 3 most common myths about direct mail acquisition are: You should expect a 1% response rate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Online giving technology – combined with access to a 24/7 global news cycle and more affordable international travel – has led to an increase in donors with an empathic worldview. That said, below are 25 key findings of the report: 1) 45% of donors worldwide give to NPOs and NGOs outside of their country of residence.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

You cant make your decision solely on feelings, but it is helpful to think through how your team might respond, hear their concerns, and prepare internally for a system shift. Do you need to track volunteers , create event registration forms, track employee giving, create segmented mailing lists, etc.?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Multichannel approach: direct mail still works, with a life of about 4-6 weeks. What we see clients try to do is reformat their direct mail content into an email – that does not work. As examples, check out Conservation International. What does this mean? Communicating. Email is core, but only has a life of about 6 hours.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Often tied to breaking news stories or internal developments at your organization, a blog post calling for action is often well received. That said, you should be careful not to become a breaking news spammer by overusing this strategy, but you will discover that some of your most trafficked blog posts will be related to breaking news.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They often are triggered to donate by a cultural event, international conflict, or legal decision. Mail something memorable. Rage donors are not feeling charitable ; they’re feeling reactionary. They are driven by fear, anger, or a sense of injustice. How can you pinpoint a rage donor among your many first-time spontaneous givers ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Often tied to breaking news stories or internal developments at your organization, a blog post calling for action is often well received. That said, you should be careful not to become a breaking news spammer by overusing this strategy, but you will discover that some of your most trafficked blog posts will be related to breaking news.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. Donation letters are used to request financial contributions or solicit in-kind donations through traditional channels, like direct mail, or using digital channels, like email.

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TechCrunch

MAY 16, 2022

African merchants encounter many challenges when it comes to international shipping ranging from logistics and customs to hidden and excessive charges. “The world was shutting down, but there was this high demand for stuff and demand for international shipping was going up simultaneously.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A recent survey by The Nonprofit Alliance found that nearly half of direct response consultants said their clients lowered expectations from 2022 to 2023, while less than 10% said they expected their clients to do more direct mail fundraising this year compared to last year. Or you can use internal historical data to inform segmentation.

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The Next Web

MAY 5, 2013

Call Centers / Sales Teams: Surely building a sales teams does not count as “growth hacking,” but recently a new trend is emerging: leveraging outsourced low-cost labor to help support a startup’s efforts (usually in the Philippines, sometimes college interns). In these cases, I would consider it a form of “growth hacking.” (To

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Choosing a consultant with print and web design services can help your organization quickly develop effective appeals for all of your marketing channels, from social media to direct mail. Direct mail: There’s a common misconception out there that direct mail is an out-of-date marketing channel.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2022

. “Noom has experienced extraordinary growth over the past several years, and it’s essential that we are structured in a way that enables us to continue growing over the long term,” a Noom spokesperson said over e-mail. Current and former Noom employees can contact Natasha Mascarenhas by e-mail at natasha.m@techcrunch.com

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 9, 2021

Mail merges will take less time. You’ll also save the time that is often spent correcting address labels after a mail merge. To get the most out of your donor data, you’ll want to standardize your internal procedures for data entry and management, clearly document these rules, and train your staff to use them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2021

Postable allows users to easily send cards and postcards through snail mail. Flipsnack empowers users to transform PDFs into online flipping books. See also Issuu. Postable :: postable.com. Ideal for thanking donors, volunteers, and supporters. SlideShare :: slideshare.net. SlideShare is the largest presentation-sharing website in the world.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

We have many long-time donors for whom we only have a mailing address. Our online form for giving collects more, but most gifts still come by mail. Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have any tips for acquiring phone numbers? We do ask on the remit, but often it’s left blank. — Call Me Maybe? There are many options available.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The positions will be succeeded by internal employees, introduced at an all-hands meeting to be held this Friday. The lean mindset comes after Airtable reduced spend in marketing media, real estate, business technology and infrastructure, the e-mail indicates. “In

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