NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

But what you may not have anticipated was that $41m of these dollars flowed through mobile phones via “premium text messages.” million messages valued at ten dollars each, 95% of which were from first-time donors. There’s plenty of time to put together a thoughtful mobile fundraising strategy. This, you expected.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

I know all companies have different requirements, but we’re a small shop and don’t have the time to research this for everyone. Just sitting by the phone waiting for your donor to figure it out—and do all the work—is simply not going to cut it. Is there something I could do to help more donors access this matching money?

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

The IT press was buzzing in late April about the free portable WiFi embedded by Microsoft in select May 6 Forbes Magazine print issues. Mashable reports that the world's first mobile phone specifically designed for sight-impaired people is under development. Of course mobile phone payments are not new. Strange News.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

You have to collect stories and photos of program participants, get their consent, pull data on your programs, clean up your donor database, plan events, schedule donor meetings, print materials, fix your mail merge and lick a thousand envelopes ? It is always about time. Direct Mail. What story will the press want to hear?

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Media Cause

JUNE 21, 2022

and a ton of new features that are going to come with it—for example, the ability to unlock your phone using your Apple Watch, new emojis, Siri enhancements and, the subject of this blog, privacy enhancements. . This feature is for anyone using the mail app on their Apple device. . From the moment users downloaded iOS 14.5,

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re living through tumultuous times. adjusted), presumably due to growth in the S&P 500 in recent years and how the 2020 market recovery positioned foundations to respond to the impetus to distribute more during a time of pressing needs. Take heart: When times are tough, the tough get giving. .

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2022

Most Millennial and Gen Z donors think of checkbooks and mailing as outdated. reveal that only 6% of Millennials are inspired to give via direct mail compared to 18% of Boomers. . This will save your nonprofit time and energy down the road. They can send funds to your nonprofit in seconds with the quick press of a button. .

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

Our smartphones and other digital devices make it easier than ever to store credit card information and use it with the press of a button while still keeping important details safe and secure. Many donors will prefer to give right on your website via their digital wallet as opposed to mailing in a physical check. Text fundraising.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. The reason is twofold: first, it makes sense to align with the holiday season, a time of generosity and giving back.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It’s frustrating to spend precious time and effort drafting a request for support only to hear crickets. We don’t have time or patience to tolerate boring messages. We simply delete and move on to something more interesting or more pressing. Success also requires taking the time to get the message just right.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

It found that if they needed help and couldn’t reach 9-1-1, one in five would try to contact responders through a digital means such as e-mail, websites or social media. Reports of violence and of peace efforts could be placed via the web or mobile phone. Another example of indirect content is that of social networks.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

It goes without saying, but calendar year-end is a critical time for many nonprofit organizations. A heartfelt thank you over the phone can often lead to greater giving. Direct mail is no longer the only game in town when it comes to raising money in December. Practice radical stewardship!

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

Printing and mailing thank-you letters with tax deductible information. Start seeking sponsors early on in the event planning process, so you have plenty of time to take a potential sponsor from initial outreach to committed sponsorship long before event night. Timing auction closings with the order of events.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

The vast majority of donor acquisition spend today is on direct mail. Our Next Generation of American Giving report also reinforced that – Mature donors first reported that they learned about the charities they support through direct mail (35% of them). Otherwise, schedule a coffee or lunch (or even a quick phone call).

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

Now is the ideal time to take advantage of our programs so you can start fresh and get even more donations and discounts when July arrives. With NetSuite LightCMS , you can use templates to design a website that adapts to be viewed on phones, tablets, and computers, plus a built-in online store with a database for up to 1,000 products.

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Care2

JUNE 8, 2010

They send you shorter, more frequent updates through phone calls, email messages, the occasional greeting card, and updates on social networking sites where you’ve connected. So much of successful nonprofit marketing depends on the creation of great content, including articles for your newsletter, website, blog, press releases, etc.,

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

A call went out over a combination of listservs and social media channels asking local nonprofits and libraries to share their most pressing needs and dirtiest jobs with TechSoup via video or text. While social media as a volunteer recruitment tool has been a popular topic recently, TechSoup flipped the equation on its head a bit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 12, 2023

Similar to the increasingly popular idea of Buy Now, Pay Later ( 28% of consumers have a Buy Now, Pay Later loan , up from 18% in the prior year), Donate Now, Pay Later allows donors to give to their favorite charitable cause over time, while the nonprofit gets all the money upfront right away. The average online donation in the U.S.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 14, 2011

So take a rest and come back refreshed, because post-event is the prime time to capitalize on all the excitement and press you’ve been generating over the past few months. I don’t just mean sending a big “thank you” e-mail either; I mean real engagement opportunities. That’s amore!

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

All of this is tied to a direct mail appeal, that can go out as early as mid-November or the beginning of December. It should be abundantly clear to your audience why you’re asking for this gift, at this time. Planning out these segments and conditions takes time and effort, so starting early (like, now!) is important.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2009

At its most basic level, it’s a system that manages information about donors and gifts so you can understand how much you’ve raised, keep track of all the useful information you know about your donors, manage mailings, emails and campaigns, and print reports on all this information. Querying and reporting are also particular strengths.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 12, 2016

Board members can make phone calls to donors, invite colleagues to events, and do other things to encourage interest in your organization. Clear and pressing goals, Jacobwith says, communicate urgency, motivating people to take action. Take the time to find a donor management system that’s a good fit for your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Also, those nonprofits that excel today on Facebook and Twitter, like The Humane Society of the United States, National Wildlife Federation and PETA, they all started their social media campaigns on MySpace at a time when only those with a.edu e-mail address could join Facebook. MySpace is not just a community of poor people!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

It can make the task of interpreting data much easier for your team, which will save you time and effort that could be used elsewhere. Time-based: Set a clear date for when you want to meet your goal. Direct mail : Our Generational Giving Report shows that direct mail appeals are most successful with Baby Boomers.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Creating organic channels of communication versus a one-sided slew of asks is how you turn a first-time donor into a long-term supporter. Conversely, if the technology your nonprofit uses is actually making things harder for your team, it may be time to evaluate a new solution. Goals S.M.A.R.T. The purpose of S.M.A.R.T.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

It will take time. While the effort to recruit offline volunteers is never easy, the timing for such a campaign has never been better. The people in these roles must be fully bought in to the recruitment plan and, most especially, the timing of its execution. Make Your Pitch Relevant, Timely and Impactful. You can do it.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes WHY CROWDFUNDING IS VITAL. Direct mail just doesn’t yield what it used to. It didn’t come from your email database or your direct mail piece; it came from personal relationships – people motivated by a cause and those personal relationships. Be glad you got $10 from making a phone call!

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

It probably includes more important things than you have time to do. I challenge anyone to try to get through the INS process in one hour, the time limit many public libraries put on Internet use.). Imagine never having to send another direct mail piece. Imagine providing training any-time, any-place.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

It’s that time of year! Fundraising season is upon us and it’s time to set some big year-end fundraising goals and go after them! We call it Fundraising Season and the key to maximizing your revenue potential during this special time of year is to have and execute a plan. October 1 or thereabouts is a great time to start!

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 19, 2024

After all, this is a critical time for many nonprofits. A heartfelt thank you over the phone can often lead to greater giving. Always Extend Invitations to Give The end of the year is also an excellent time to ask donors to upgrade. Direct mail is no longer the only game in town for raising money in December.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2007

In a time when our world's challenges can feel overwhelming, and there are 1.4 Anyone could call in and hear an update about developments on the ground in Darfur and Congo, and upcoming legislation, events and campaigns. million nonprofits in the U.S. But why aren't more people doing these things?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

We’re going to save some time for Q&A. But don’t do that right now because, speaking of first webinar, we are big-time writing a big-time wrong today because Emma is someone I have wanted on the webinar series for a long time. So I’ve already taken up your time, Emma. We love to hear from you.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Don’t forget about direct mail! For example, research shows personalized emails deliver six times higher transaction rates. This means you’ll be more likely to hit your target every time, instead of taking a shot in the dark. Update your website. Make sure everything is mobile-responsive. Use consistent branding.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

I know, it’s a busy time of year. We’re going to save some time for Q&A at the end. I know both of you are super busy you’re speaking at conferences, and doing webinars, and workshops all the time, so it’s really a treat to have you. . ” I love this topic. And thanks for joining.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Instead, establishing a foundation of performance metrics and prioritizing strategy development can allow fundraisers to be more effective and spend more time on the things they do best. That’s 800 hours times 1.25 How much time is spent in this data collection stage? Fundraisers are pressed for time.

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Care2

APRIL 14, 2009

Keep your ear to the ground at all times. Look at other platforms to create appropriate engagement such as YouTube with a Video Response, on Facebook with a Note about the situation in an organization’s Fan Page or contact bloggers to attend a press conference and hear the facts from you. Make the time. How to start?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

We’re going to save some time for Q&A. But don’t do that right now because, speaking of first webinar, we are big-time writing a big-time wrong today because Emma is someone I have wanted on the webinar series for a long time. So I’ve already taken up your time, Emma. We love to hear from you.

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