Blue Avocado

AUGUST 20, 2024

To this end, I’ll recount obstacles that I’ve faced in trying to make donations — including when I wish to give money to charities in my estate planning. All of this takes up a lot of time and money that could be better spent benefitting charities (like yours). This way, I can also (usually) direct how the money is allocated.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

And how to raise more money this Fall. If you want to make sure that you raise more money this Fall and have your BEST fundraising season ever, there are some things you need to do NOW to set the stage. 8 things you should do NOW to set yourself up to raise more money this Fall 1. Review your numbers. Are you on track?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Here’s a common question that many small and growing nonprofits ask: How do you get your Board to raise money, especially during the holidays? It’s part of a Board’s basic responsibility to help you raise money. Are you looking for Board members who Give matching money for your Fall appeal? It’s frustrating.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We need more money. Too often, the problem is that they haven’t considered if they’re spending enough money to equip their teams to make more money. You see, when you want to raise more money for your nonprofit, not spending money is simply self-sabotage. We just can’t seem to get ahead.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 6, 2021

Your team likely spends countless hours planning events and campaigns in order to raise money for programs and projects that will further your cause. . This type of campaign uses a combination of various digital methods and/or direct mail. . What are the benefits of using direct mail in a multi-channel approach? Direct Mail.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

The objections shared usually involve board members not wanting to ask people they know for money. This means that getting board members to ask their personal network for money is the fastest way to hit your board fundraising goals. The irony is that the people your board members know are the MOST likely to donate.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As in, “Will this REALLY raise me more money?” Step 3: Suggest varying gift amounts Use suggested gift amounts , also known as ask strings , in your direct mail appeal (and reply device) based on the donor’s last gift. (Good news—you do!) Here’s some visual proof that your fundraising communications are not one size fits all.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Thanks Gail!

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Greater Giving

APRIL 8, 2021

Sponsors are more judicious with their money now than ever, and need to feel secure that you can deliver on your promises. Don’t shy away from asking for money! Unique but relevant sponsor titles can communicate a lot about how money is used—try linking sponsorship levels directly to tangible action. Seal the Deal.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 13, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. In order to truly maximize your fundraising efforts and better engage with the individuals who help fund your mission, an integration between direct mail marketing and a digital channel is a huge step in the right direction. . Let’s dive in!

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

If only fundraising was as easy as ‘just’ asking for money, right? Since it’s not, we chatted with Tiffany Allen , founder & creator of Boss on a Budget , to talk about the do’s and don’t’s when raising money. Your donors shouldn’t only hear from your when you want something (money).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2023

Tribute gifts are most often made by supporters with a strong belief in your mission who prefer to donate to a good cause rather than spend money on traditional gifts. Tribute giving is when a donor makes a donation in someone else’s name to honor that person or to celebrate a special occasion.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Writing and mailing a fundraising letter to your donors is a popular fundraising strategy for nonprofit organizations. Your purpose in raising money through the mail is two-fold: generate dollars for immediate needs and build relationships with individual donors for long-term success. In 2021, over $484.85

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

For example, at a small organization, your tactical calendar may look something like this: January – Prospecting mailing. February – E-mail fundraising letter. March – Housefile mailing. May – E-mail fundraising letter. Prospecting mailing. October – E-mail fundraising letter. December – Housefile mailing.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

You’re probably working hard on your annual appeal, which will hopefully bring in lots of cash both by mail and online. But there’s a new opportunity for nonprofits to bring in that much-needed year-end money and promote the importance of the nonprofit sector: Giving Tuesday.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Direct response is not as sexy as taking donors to the golf course or hosting the annual major donor cruise, but I’m proud of what I do because I have seen the results of the money I have raised over the years. And if someone says to me, “Oh, you do junk mail?” that’s OK.

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators. And yes, that includes direct mail!

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2021

Your direct mail appeal is written and approved. Mail and email are, to state the obvious, different. So how can you leverage the good work you’ve done for the mail channel? . We’re not here to besmirch the good name of Direct Mail. The data is clear: Mail remains a vital source of revenue for most nonprofits.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

In this post, I want to talk about the strategy behind raising more money during the final 4-6 weeks of the year. If you’re a homeless shelter and have spent all year talking to donors about how you want to serve more homeless and thus need more money to add beds to your facility, talk about that at the year-end as well.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Well, okay, not totally for free – instead, try giving something away in return for a person’s name and e-mail address. You are collecting e-mail addresses on your website, aren’t you? What are you doing with your current e-mail contact list? Take a look at The Fundraising Authority website. Ask for (Just a Little) Action.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

Metrics like these measure your digital marketing campaigns in different ways, but they all seek to answer the same question: “Are your campaigns raising or losing money?” . This will allow you to more accurately compare different online fundraisers and identify which ones are bringing in or losing money. . Direct mail .

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

Cultivating a major donor and setting the stage to make an ask for money doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking experience. For context, when we talk about major donors, we’re referring to donors who make a significant gift to your org – one that’s above and beyond the typical gift that arrives in the mail.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

We’ve all received a fundraising appeal letter in the mail asking us to donate. You may have given money to some of these groups after receiving a request in the mail. Direct mail DOES work after all. However, statistics show that direct mail works. The letter doesn’t actually ask for money.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Of course, donations are a common source of funds for nonprofits, but other than that, how do nonprofits make money? How do 501(c)(3) organizations make money? To bring in the money to take care of every expense, nonprofits have many options. Raise money through fundraising. What are 501(c)(3) organizations?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

When raising money online (or offline) you must be able to succinctly answer this question for your potential donors: Why this? Conversions are simply marketing objectives for your audience to complete, such as subscribing to a mailing list or making a donation. 2) Make it urgent. And the way to increase conversions?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). your neighbors.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Constant Contact released findings from its latest Small Business Now report. The report indicates a strong correlation between the implementation of AI and a business' overall success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 3, 2022

Tribute gifts are most often made by supporters with a strong belief in your mission who prefer to donate to a good cause rather than spend money on traditional gifts. Tribute giving is when a donor makes a donation in someone else’s name to honor that person or to celebrate a special occasion.

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Kindful

JULY 8, 2021

Rated by cost-effectiveness based on the cost to raise a dollar, the two most expensive fundraising strategies are direct mail acquisition and special events. There are much better ways to raise money that are cheaper, require less staff time, and generate more net revenue. . So, why do we do so many events?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Are you raising money for a specific program in your organization? Do you need to raise money quickly for an emergency? Once you identify what you’re fundraising for, you can set a fundraising goal for how much money you want to raise. If you’re looking to save money or cut costs, a virtual fundraiser can be a great option.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 16, 2024

What’s My Mail Class? If you mail fewer than 200 pieces , you must use First-Class stamps. They get forwarded to new addresses or, if undeliverable, those letters come back to you so you can update your database and save money on future mailings. Or saving money? Right now, those stamps cost over 70 cents!

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 7, 2015

This time of year, the only thing nonprofit pros need more than fundraising ideas is more time and money to implement them. While I can't offer you more hours in the day or mail you a check, here are eight ways to "hack" EOY fundraising and save the precious resources you already have. Message received.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

And more bids often means more money raised! While it won’t always result in you raising more money, working with corporate sponsors can cut event costs and make your event more profitable. If you open or close the bidding on certain items too early or too late, your organization could leave money on the table.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Non-profit direct mail fundraisers know that one of the worst times to send a fundraising letter for a charity is in the couple of weeks before a major election. Because the candidates and their supporters are going to be flooding mailboxes with oversized postcards, self-mailers, and every other type of direct mail communication possible.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 10, 2024

To be clear, that advice is for nonprofits mailing direct mail and email appeals in battleground states and only covers the 14 days before the presidential election. For some, year-end fundraising in an election year might require a tad more bravery than raising money in a non-election year, but you have it in you!

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 3, 2020

When planning year end appeals, your goal should be to make an ask (through a letter, call, or other means) to every single current donor – you never know who has money left over at the end of the year to give, so my suggestion is that you try to make sure that every donor gets at least one fundraising communication, or perhaps more (e.g.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Why you are asking donors for money at the year-end? What will you do with the money? Send out a dedicated e-mail to your e-mail list introducing your year-end campaign, without making an ask (see this as a “cultivation / stay tuned!” Send out a snail-mail fundraising letter to your housefile list asking for a gift.

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