Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

80% of my ROI (Return on Investment = webinar registrations, new clients, speaking engagements) comes from my e-Newsletter, and thanks to blogging my e-Newsletter list has jumped from 3,000 subscribers (which took 4 years to build) to almost 8,000 in 10 months! Post calls to action.

Content 224

Content Ideas Organization New York 224

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Are you tracking Return on Investment (ROI), and how? Please summarize your ROI. We track ROI by looking at a couple of different factors – first we see how much revenue is generated from sites like Facebook Causes, Crowdrise , Social Vibe , etc. Direct mail and e-newsletters are still the leaders.

Social Media 203

Social Media Conservancy Interview Media 203

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

received 93,000 visits and as traffic grows consistently from month to month so does my ROI. Still, understand that the more good, high-quality content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI. Finally, remember that blog posts make great content for e-newsletters. As of last month, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Nonprofit Tech 2.0

Content 246

Content Ideas Nonprofit Interview 246

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2010

Then in September 2006 Facebook made the move to open their community to everyone (before you had to have a “ edu&# e-mail address to use Facebook). I just didn’t see how a Facebook Group could ever compare to a MySpace profile in terms of power and ROI (Return on Investment). The community was red hot. It was ugly.

Social Network 191

Social Network Community Network Myspace 191

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Likely a sign of best practices to come, their donation pages simply ask for credit card information and an email address (not a mailing address) and have an extensive offering of different ways to donate. 2020 Social Media Size Guide ).

Practice 342

Practice Online Fundraising Nonprofit 342

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2011

To jump-start your group, you will need to promote it on your website, in your e-newsletter, and in your social networking profiles. When your group reaches that size, it’s likely to produce more traffic to your website and new e-newsletter subscribers than 10,000 fans on Facebook or followers on Twitter will do. Don’t Use News Feeds.

Linkedin 194

Linkedin Group Practice Management 194

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 22, 2020

When they need to get in touch with a donor or prospect, they don’t send an e-mail first… they pick up the phone and make a call. Then they follow up with an e-mail. The only way to know what works, and what doesn’t is to track metrics and return on investment (ROI) for all fundraising tactics. They Focus on Metrics.

Effective 208

Effective Fundraising Stream Profit 208

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 29, 2012

Usually I donate to one or two nonprofits at a time, but to go through a list of 25 nonprofits in less than 90 minutes made it abundantly clear that many nonprofits still need to tweak their “Donate Now” process to maximize online donations and their social media ROI. World Wildlife Fund :: worldwildlife.org.

Campaign 250

Campaign Online Fundraising Social Media 250

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2009

I tend to lose more followers, fans and friends on weekends than during the week, and my stats show that there is very little ROI [Return on Investment] in terms of traffic, e-mail newsletter and mobile subscribers, event sign ups, etc. The good news is that I have found using Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, etc.

Social Media 246

Social Media Media Management Tips 246

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2011

Rather, they needed to be presented with a great, big, flashy exit sign to “Donate Now,&# which gave rise to the all-powerful e-newsletter. Nonprofit fundraisers spent the first decade of the 21st century perfecting e-mail communications and fundraising. Notice how online giving starts to grow around 2006? I don’t think so.

Social Media 197

Social Media Results Donation Online 197

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.

Profit 190

Profit Mail Social Media Raise 190

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Still, understand that the content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI. The easiest way to conduct these interviews is through e-mail or over the phone, but for the enterprising blogger with a penchant for journalism, in-person interviews provide the opportunity to get action photos and video interviews.

Content 224

Content Ideas Interview Nonprofit 224

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Are you tracking Return on Investment (ROI), and how? Please summarize your ROI. Of all the mass communications tools your organization is using (website e-newsletters, social networking sites, mobile), which is resulting in the most online dollars being raised (directly or indirectly)?

Social Media 190

Social Media National Interview Media 190

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Get social and mobile media buzz in their e-mail inboxes regularly! Learn how to successfully integrate your website, e-newsletter and “Donate Now” campaigns with social and mobile media. Such as Mashable , Nonprofit Tech 2.0 , Socialbrite , etc. and then forward executives breaking news on social and mobile media.

Social Media 236

Social Media Media Social Stats 236

Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

Fundamental Strategies to Maximize your Event Marketing ROI. This guide will look at four transformational fundraising strategies for increasing your nonprofit’s ROI from its event marketing outreach. When you spend time and money marketing to people who are unlikely to attend your event, your ROI will inevitably take a hit.

ROI 81

ROI Marketing Strategy Sponsor 81

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

e-Newsletter. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource Spotlight” features a new resource/tool in each edition. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk. Creative Commons on Flickr :: flickr.com/creativecommons.

Web 276

Web Tools Free Mobile 276

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

and its tools – websites, e-newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons – are much better summarized as the Web 1.0: Know that using third-party apps decreases ROI if not used carefully. Even the tiniest of changes from posting natively can result in decreased Return on Investment (ROI). However, defining Web 1.0

Social Media 247

Social Media Social Chapter Media 247

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

and its tools – websites, e-newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons – are much better summarized as the Web 1.0: Know that using third-party apps decreases ROI if not used carefully. Even the tiniest of changes from posting natively can result in decreased Return on Investment (ROI). However, defining Web 1.0

Social Media 258

Social Media Social Chapter Media 258

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

e-Newsletter [see right column]. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource of the Week” features a new resource/tool in each edition. Knowing basic HTML or using a tool like Live Writer to generate HtML can transform a nonprofit’s ROI (Return on Investment) from using social media. Zeen :: zeen.com.

Free 280

Free Mobile Nonprofit Social Media 280

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

e-Newsletter. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource Spotlight” features a new tool in each edition. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk. In fact, they even design the background for you. Worldle :: wordle.net.

Fun 258

Fun Resource Mobile Social Media 258

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

e-Newsletter. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource Spotlight” features a new resource/tool in each edition. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk. Creative Commons on Flickr :: flickr.com/creativecommons.

Web 262

Web Tools Free Mobile 262

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

e-Newsletter. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource Spotlight” features a new resource/tool in each edition. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk. In fact, they even design the background for you.

Fun 259

Fun Resource Mobile Social Media 259

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

and its tools – websites, e-newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons – are much better summarized as the Web 1.0: Know that using third-party apps decreases ROI if not used carefully. Even the tiniest of changes from posting natively can result in decreased Return on Investment (ROI). However, defining Web 1.0

Social Media 207

Social Media Social Chapter Media 207

Care2

MAY 27, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? Here are a few examples.

Social Media 59

Social Media ROI Media Social 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

e-Newsletter. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource Spotlight” features a new resource/tool in each edition. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk. Creative Commons on Flickr :: flickr.com/creativecommons.

Web 241

Web Tools Free Social Media 241

Care2

JULY 26, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" ROI (Return on Investment) in its simplest form has has a very specific mathematical definition.

Social Network 74

Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Care2

JULY 17, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" ROI (Return on Investment) in its simplest form has has a very specific mathematical definition.

Social Network 74

Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

received 93,000 visits and as traffic grows consistently from month to month so does my ROI. Still, understand that the more good, high-quality content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI. Finally, remember that blog posts make great content for e-newsletters. As of last month, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Nonprofit Tech 2.0

Content 124

Content Ideas Nonprofit Interview 124

Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Here are some useful tips to increase your e-newsletters performance rates.

Newsletter 51

Newsletter Social Media Advocacy Tips 51

sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. Direct Mail versus Digital Communications . A prevailing myth in the nonprofit sector is that traditional mail has been phased out by the internet.

Retention 100

Retention Communication Donor Strategy 100

Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2024

What can I do to make the ROI better? Send new online donors an additional thank you by mail. Even donors who give online should get something in the mail, especially if this is their first gift. A mailed thank-you letter is likely to be saved, put up on the fridge, or given a special place on the bulletin board.

Donor 95

Donor Time Tips Retention 95

Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" ROI (Return on Investment) in its simplest form has has a very specific mathematical definition.

ROI 53

ROI Social Network Social Media Advocacy 53

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 29, 2012

Usually I donate to one or two nonprofits at a time, but to go through a list of 25 nonprofits in less than two hours made it abundantly clear that many nonprofits still need to tweak their “Donate Now” process to maximize online donations and their social media ROI. World Wildlife Fund :: worldwildlife.org.

Campaign 113

Campaign Online Fundraising Social Media 113

sgEngage

AUGUST 1, 2024

Did they respond to an email newsletter, or were they personally invited by your team? By doubling down on these proven methods, you can maximize your marketing ROI and ensure that your outreach efforts are both efficient and effective. This comprehensive view will help you understand who your most dedicated and invested donors are.

Donor 84

Donor Strategy Channel Method 84

Care2

JUNE 1, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" » Sunday May 31 2009 Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? So I do know whereof I write.

Mail 47

Mail Social Media Online Advocacy 47

Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

Furthermore, those appeals might be buried in a newsletter – not even a standalone appeal in which the only call to action is to donate. Direct Mail marketers have already known this for years, as do some of the larger nonprofits with massive email lists and sophisticated multi-channel fundraising programs.

email 77

email Fundraising ROI Rate 77

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

I’m thinking impact videos (less formal – low cost), gatherings, impact mailings, cost of donor meetings, etc. You can include links to videos on your website or YouTube channel or links to articles on your blog or in your newsletter. Historically, we have spent almost nothing on stewardship. Tailored, one-to-one emails.

Donor 102

Donor Gift Guidelines ROI 102