Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. What is personal gratitude?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

Many of the text messages we get are personal messages between friends and loved ones, but there are also many major brands that capitalize on this communication medium to help reach their customers. Now, making a purchase on Amazon is as simple as sliding a button from left to right on your cell phone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Today, statistics show that one in five consumers has more than 1,000 unread emails in their personal inbox. In a June 2020 Engage by Cell webinar , marketing expert Ric Militi of InnoVision Marketing Group shared, “Text messaging is one-on-one communication with your donor coming through the most private part of their phone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2017 Population Matters Infographics Series 2) Postcards [with QR codes] Gen Z rarely receives print mail, so it makes an impact when it arrives. Millennials and Gen X appreciate snail mail that isn’t a bill or a notice of a bill to come. The problem is that most print mail from nonprofits is boring.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 19, 2024

Imagine having the power to tailor your mass communication, so that each donor feels personally connected to your cause. Plus, understanding donor segments allows you to craft personalized communication without needing to write individual messages for each donor. This allows for personalized appeals and recognition. The result?

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2024

A McKinsey report states, “For Generation Z, as we have seen, the main spur to consumption is the search for truth, in both a personal and a communal form.” 2) Think long term Students may be short on funds, but they’re long on passion and energy, and we all know a personal referral carries more weight than a cold call.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Personalized thank-yous, like phone calls or handwritten notes, are better when possible and keep the connection with your supporters strong. If you have VIP donors, you can go the extra mile and follow up with a special gift (like an exclusive party, workshop, or webinar) or a personal phone call from the board.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Cultivates Relationships On A Personal Level Being intentional about thanking your donors is key to effective donor stewardship. Engage Your Board of Directors To Make Phone Calls Your Board of Directors isn’t just a governing body, they’re also your biggest supporters and most eager volunteers. After all, it’s the thought that counts.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Schedule in-person ask visits with donors. October Collect testimonials, impact stories, videos, and pictures and use them to write ‘reporting back’ stewardship emails, postcards, texts, thank-a-thon phone scripts, or letters. Perform any necessary list cleaning on your direct mail and email lists. Set campaign goals.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Give them all the credit. Be personal—there’s no “Dear friend” allowed here. First names only! Here are 6 channel options: A simple phone call from you, or even better—a board member A postcard A video email A letter An email A text 3 time-saving ways to report impact with scale and efficiency (no matter how big or small you are!)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. Artificial intelligence is also changing how we personalize donor experiences and maximize donations. It predicts outcomes and personalizes interactions with prospective donors. Personalized requests are crucial.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

From paying bills to staying in touch with family and friends to researching tomorrow’s weather, people expect to be able to do just about anything from their mobile phones. Fewer and fewer congregants bring cash or their checkbooks to church, but they never leave home without their phones! That’s where mobile giving comes in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Inform and update those providing the donation with the programs and efforts that are supported because of their donation, and don’t forget to send them a follow-up email or phone call to thank them for providing a tribute gift. There will also be a field to include the person’s name for whom the donation honors.

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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. Are You READY to Send a Fundraising Letter?

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In today’s digital age, it might seem somewhat nostalgic to talk about direct mail. While it’s tempting to default to cost effective communication channels like email and Facebook, direct mail is still very much in play. Today, direct mail continues to be an effective way to prompt donors to take action.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 22, 2020

They Pick Up the Phone. 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. Every highly effective fundraiser I have ever met used the telephone as a primary fundraising tool. They Focus on Metrics.

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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. Cultivation.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

And, according to ANA/DMA, “Direct mail still pulls a higher response rate than any marketing medium.” Direct mail and digital work side by side to ensure your best campaign. How are you personalizing yours? Organize board members for a phone thank-a-thon. For direct mail, always think package, not letter.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By automating these tasks, you save your nonprofit time that would normally take a person hours to complete, allowing your personnel to engage in more meaningful work at your organization. Pulling direct mail/email lists Another way you can engage in fundraising automation is with your mailing lists.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Feeding America’s donor thank you process Here are the guiding principles for Feeding America’s donor thank you process: Make the thank you as personal as possible, within scale. Make sure that the donation experience is both personalized and consistent for the donor, across Feeding America and its member agencies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2019

Send direct mail, too! With the use of QR codes, donors can easily scan your letter with their phone and be immediately directed to your donation form. With the use of QR codes, donors can easily scan your letter with their phone and be immediately directed to your donation form. Handwrite a personal letter from time to time.

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Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Here’s a riddle: Over five days, a donor receives an email, text message, and direct mail piece from you, each with links to your online giving page. If they don’t scan the QR code on your mailer, don’t assume you’re wasting time with direct mail. A caging system for offline efforts like direct response and direct mail.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

We are here to talk about personal branding, specifically how to make yourself memorable. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding. So personal branding, I love this topic. So that means it’s personal. But get this.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2023

PERSONAL thank you. Mail The gold standard is a prompt and personal mailed thank you letter. TIP: Add a personal handwritten note. It’s why I advocate mailing a thank you letter to donors who give online, in addition to the immediate email receipt. Or give more. What was this holy trinity? In a good way.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2023

I feel: “Many complaints are outliers; I don’t want to alter a winning strategy to appease one disgruntled person and then risk losing the lion’s share of donors who were perfectly happy.” — Not Feeling Complaint Friendly Dear Not Feeling Friendly, I’m going to tell you to do exactly what I do. Don’t blow this person off.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As strange as it seems to us on the inside, the average person is not planning their schedule based on how many days are left until December 31. Pick up the phone The phone might be old fashioned, but it’s an incredible tool for connection. You know who’s probably not thinking about year-end fundraising at all? Your donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

This can be a simple show of gratitude and personalized to include your donor’s name, a brief blurb about what their donation will help your organization to accomplish, and/or a compelling thank you image. Make sure your website is mobile optimized for donors using their cell phones. 4) Add to Mailing List.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2012

Are you leading an organization where e-mail communication is ineffective? Here are some wise guidelines that Verizon Wireless has used to promote effective, efficient and responsible e-mail use within its company. E-mail should bring closure to work , not create more work. Keep e-mails short. written by Denny F.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2012

It's hard to get companies to stop sending junk mail and catalogs, but it is a colossal waste of paper. Getting rid of junk mail is worthwhile not only for sanity. Getting rid of junk mail is worthwhile not only for sanity. each year, which is roughly one-third of all the mail delivered in the. Do Not Mail Registries?

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The gift was made online and I was delighted by the follow-up, a personal phone call from someone at the school, along with a wonderful Welcome pack that I received in the mail. And, while I may not have been thrilled with some of the direct mail packs I’ve received from St.

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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. BE PERSONAL and INFORMAL.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

… in person and over the phone). If you don’t have folks on your team who are committed to fundraising and have large enough personal networks to help raise money, it is unlikely that you will hit your event fundraising goals. Make phone calls. Add them to your mailing list. You need to cultivate your donors.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Both online and in-person events have the potential to engage a wide range of supporters. Many of these strategies also apply to in-person galas. This is because much of what ultimately makes a gala a success is the same whether it’s in-person or online. Direct mail. Traditional mail isn’t dead by a long shot.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 12, 2022

I recommend that nonprofits mail out “no ask” holiday cards, give donors a gift by dropping off holiday plants such as poinsettias or even branded nonprofit organization swag, or even send a holiday greeting video or personalized text message. The holiday season is a time of joy and giving back.

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