Bloomerang

OCTOBER 18, 2021

When building relationships with supporters and donors and building out your donor engagement strategy, it’s important to make donors feel valued. While you should continue to send online appeals and meet them where they’re at online, you might want to consider reaching out to them in a more traditional way: direct mail.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support. We had open discussions about our personal attitudes toward fundraising and role-played donor interactions.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Schedule in-person ask visits with donors. Write, design, proof, test, and schedule all direct mail appeals, email appeals, and social media ads and posts (all must match). Coordinate with your direct mail drop, use segments and personalization appropriately, and split A/B test your subject lines. Set campaign goals.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants insight into what role direct mail plays in fundraising in a digital world: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m wondering what role direct mail plays in our digitally-dominant world ? But I wonder if in the long run the ROI is better for direct mail than digital?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Gone are the days of list acquisitions and swapping of mailing lists. In this age of Google Ad Grants and inexpensive Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter targeted advertising, one can drive traffic from what is a primary relationship-building platform to an organization’s website or to a lead or landing page.

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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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Tom Iselin will show you how to increase your likability and “memorability” among donors that will deepen relationships, help you raise more money, and create greater donor loyalty. We are here to talk about personal branding, specifically how to make yourself memorable. So personal branding, I love this topic. I’m Steven.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

You need to build relationships (with sponsors, auction donors, guests, etc.) … 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. Steward them.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2025

To effectively steward donor relationships and inspire higher levels of giving, you must strategically engage donors in various ways that deepen their connections to your nonprofit. With your stewardship matrix as a guide, your staff will have a clear roadmap to engaging donors throughout their entire relationship with your nonprofit.

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The Verge

APRIL 4, 2021

Personal data from 533 million Facebook accounts has reportedly leaked online for free, according to security researcher Alon Gal. Details include: Phone number, Facebook ID, Full name, Location, Past Location, Birthdate, (Sometimes) Email Address, Account Creation Date, Relationship Status, Bio. Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) April 3, 2021.

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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 will also help them build better relationships with major donors and their broader donor base. Personalized requests are crucial.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2019

Send direct mail, too! Pro tip: In all your communications, be sure to be as personal as possible (using first names when you can) and create opportunities for you to meet face-to-face through the promotion of events and volunteering. Handwrite a personal letter from time to time. Thank them unexpectedly.

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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. 4) Add to Mailing List. Here are four great ideas for ‘Confirmation Page’ calls-to-action: 1) Send to Website.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. What is donor stewardship?

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In order to be a major donor prospect, the person has to have the capacity to give at the level that you consider to be a major gift. They may be a great prospect for a “ minor donor program ,” an event, direct mail, etc. 2 – Have the Capacity to Give. your non-profit should be no more than two steps removed from the prospect).

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. You can only steward a person. How to Steward—the Right Way The only way to truly steward your donors is to draw them into a deeper relationship with your organization.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Take steps to engage with them to build a committed relationship and convert them into lifelong supporters of your cause. Send a powerful thank-you message that links to content rage donors are likely to care about (an events page, a report, a compelling first-person story), plus an invitation to upgrade to a monthly gift.

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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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Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2025

That being said, getting personal is key to building and sustaining relationships in an increasingly digital world. AI-assist useful Some aspects of major gift development can be personalized with a bit of an assist from AI. All you, you, you You cant outsource the nurturing of personal friendships, or major donor relationships.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

Think about how you can personalize your stewardship to each group. Donors who gave $1000 or more may receive a personal phone call to learn about their interests, while $10 donors may get a welcome email series (dont worry, well talk more about that soon). They can come through any channel: email, direct mail, social media.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . Your job is simply to maintain that relationship, and there are several ways to accomplish this, such as working to: . Personalize all appeals . Segment your audience .

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The idea is that everyone shops in person on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving, for those of you not in the US), everyone shops online on Cyber Monday (the Monday after Black Friday), so why not try to get people to give some of what they have left to those less fortunate (i.e. E-mail is the killer fundraising app on the web.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Tailoring your communication to different types of donors post-GivingTuesday not only shows you understand their unique interests but also creates a more personal connection. For major donors or prospects, a personal touch is essential. And don’t underestimate the power of direct mail. For new donors, start with a warm welcome.

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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. They Focus on Metrics.

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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. Use an emotional and personal tone (one-on-one conversational). Write for the skimmer.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When you meet someone for the first time, you make a special effort to put your best foot forward, especially if you want to cultivate a relationship with that person. Yet, that image of a child going from home to home with their belongings in a garbage bag will be heart-shattering to the person reading your Letter of Inquiry.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Streamline your tribute letters with a personal touch. Tribute donations can be a major source of revenue for nonprofits that can lead to legacy gifts and deeper relationships with the family. But managing personal communications in an efficient, yet respectful way can be time-consuming and complex. Make it personal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

In fact, according to Nielson , 92% of people claim they trust personal recommendations and other earned media, while just over half trust messages found on a company’s website or sent via email. Facebook doesn’t try to hide its overwhelming favor for personal posts over branded content. You want individuals with personalities.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 25, 2024

Five Types of Membership Campaigns When communicating with members you’re trying to build a rapport with them throughout the year, nurturing that relationship before you actually go in and ask for a renewal or membership relationship. In the same way, you shouldn’t expect a member renewal to be a one email and done transaction.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Real relationships. Then, set out to master the one tool that enables you to create a direct relationship online: email. Consider how you can reach out personally to include your supporters as the partners they are. 70% of people agree that direct mail feels more personal than digital methods. You get the drift.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2022

A prompt, personal, powerful thank you is the bare minimum. The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. What do you do to keep donors close?

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Stronger supporter and community relationships: Marketing provides natural opportunities to connect with people who support your mission, from low-level donors to corporate sponsors. As you continue to market your cause and personalize your communications, you can encourage loyalty and support.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2023

Two of tech’s biggest entrepreneurs, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and storied venture capitalist Vinod Khosla , are offering personal capital to startups on the brink of SVB collapse as their money remains locked up at Silicon Valley Bank. ” Its unclear if GC is using partners’ personal capital or money from the fund.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Naturally, our personal to-do lists grow increasingly long as year-end nears. Try these 13 successful, yet underutilized strategies to help you raise more money and create stronger relationships this year-end. Try personally reaching out to lapsed donors with a phone call to recapture their support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

As virtual events continue into 2021 and the outlook for traditional in-person fundraisers looks bleak, golf tournaments have become especially crucial for nonprofits large and small. Collecting this information at registration ensures no existing or future donors get missed so you can start building a relationship.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Are you looking for meaningful ways to build relationships with donors and sponsors? Most charity golf outings are four-person scrambles. As a fundraiser, you know the value of your time and you know that it’s often best spent forging and cultivating the relationships that move your organization forward.

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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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