M+R

JUNE 13, 2025

We’re currently seeing issues with open rates on Microsoft email clients. This year our open rate with Microsoft domains is considerably lower than in previous years. Would it be best to monitor email provider open rates by email types or by email types and overall email average? Read more about that here.

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Engadget

JUNE 27, 2025

Without that location, NordVPN's upload rates would also have been the industry's current best. Leak test Our first order of business was to check five test servers to see if they leaked our real IP address — staying away from the ones in the speed test in order to get as comprehensive a picture of NordVPN's security as possible.

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Wired

JUNE 14, 2025

For some of our favorite mail-order brands, with beans often roasted the same day or week they're placed in the mail, check out our roundup of the Best Coffee Subscription Services. And grinding the beans dramatically increases the rate at which coffee degrades. Want some help finding the best roasters?

Oracle

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2011

From 2009 to 2010, the open rate for organizations of all sizes and sectors declined by 12% on average. The fundraising response rate fell by 19%, while the advocacy response rate fell by 7%. Meanwhile, unsubscribe rates held steady from 2009 to 2010. Highlights. Get Started Increasing Your Engagement.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

If the people on your mailing list opted to receive your message, then you will see greater returns from your appeal.” – Anthony Sicola. Conventional wisdom says that between 8 am and 9 am have the lowest open rates, as does Monday. . – Kathryn Hall. “ You sent email they didn’t ask for. Lack of Social Sharing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

This doesn’t mean you have to invite just one type of audience; you can have multiple types of supporters who are invited to each of your events, but having a clear picture of your ideal event supporter goes a long way, and can help you better segment your messaging and communications. 3) Get creative with your promotions.

Fundraising

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Indirect costs can be confusing because there is conflicting information about indirect cost rates for nonprofits, what is considered an indirect cost, and how to calculate the costs. How does my nonprofit organization get an approved indirect cost rate? Organizations cannot get an approved rate until it is approved to receive funding.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

You’ll also want to click on your name in the upper right of LinkedIn and select “Settings” to configure your privacy settings and e-mail notifications. For security reasons, do not add your phone number or mailing address. Connections can contact you directly through LinkedIn Mail. Make Connections. Give Recommendations.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2021

For instance, AI can quickly rank individual donors by their likelihood to give to a direct mail appeal right now. . But when looking at the bigger picture, even more valuable benefits become clear: Higher conversion rates through better-targeted donor lists. Reduced overhead costs of broad fundraising outreach.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2011

Like other early adopters of the day, I was more than eager to pay the $200 Donate Now account sign-up fee and high donation-processing rates. Nonprofit fundraisers spent the first decade of the 21st century perfecting e-mail communications and fundraising. But that conclusion misses the bigger picture of what’s really happening.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%. On average, donor retention rates increase based on the average gift amount. For donors who give gifts under $100 the average retention rate is 25%.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Imagine then, if by optimizing your landing page you could increase the conversion rate to 5%. No matter where a person is coming from – email, web search, direct mail piece – the conversion, or getting them to take the action you desire, is key. Every one of their sites uses pictures of people or animals.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

This includes the cost to design, mail, print, and create the appeals, as well as the time that your staff spent working on the campaign. When evaluating your year-end campaign , look at the whole picture. Looking at this data will help you make informed decisions and have an accurate picture of your organization’s health. .

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The Verge

JUNE 8, 2021

On Monday at WWDC, Apple announced Mail Privacy Protection , which will limit the amount of data that people who send you emails can collect about you. Here’s how the company describes it: In the Mail app, Mail Privacy Protection stops senders from using invisible pixels to collect information about the user.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Q2 2022 Fundraising Effectiveness Project paints a concerning picture. Additionally, retention rates for first-time donors declined from 25.3% This article provides insight and perspectives on donor acquisition strategies for direct mail. It should be noted that direct mail is just one channel to acquire new donors.

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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2022

Picture the ideal way you would like to cultivate and solicit your new donors. Do I want to cultivate first-time donors with direct mail? For example: If you want to cultivate your donors with direct mail , then your acquisition strategy should also include sending future communications and appeals via direct mail.

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sgEngage

JULY 3, 2024

You may be able to make some comparisons for other forms of marketing like direct m ail , but offline channels often have their own unique sets of performance indicators, such as returned letters for direct mail. Additionally, watch out for impression rates that are too good to be true. Click-Through Rate What is this metric?

Metrics

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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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2021

To be specific, many nonprofit organizations rely heavily on digital marketing due to its relatively low cost and quick delivery rates. Digital marketing can reach new heights when it’s supported by a direct mail marketing campaign that works in tandem with your online strategy. Show Gratitude. Reach New Audiences. Build Momentum.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2014

When we say video works, we don’t mean every video works, any more than we mean every email works or every direct mail piece works. With the big picture in mind, lets look at the recent evidence for a video investment. When the word video is used in an email subject line, open rates double. The same is true with video.

Communication

NetWits

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

I’ve just completed a quick review of this, and I believe there are some interesting statistics that can help give us a picture of what online priorities Asia-Pacific organisations have. Picture of feedback form. The top driver of online donations to email to current donors, followed by direct mail promotion of online giving.&#.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. If you have no idea what a good or poor donor retention rate is, it’s difficult to measure your own performance. For example, retention rates tend to be higher for mid-level and major donors. In this post, I’ll explore the fifth strategy. .

Analytics

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 28, 2021

Did you know that the average open rate for the nonprofit organization is around 25.17%, much higher than the industry average open rate, which is just 21.33%? So you must optimize email templates for mobile users to ensure higher open-rates and click-through rates. Buying mailing lists. According to Mailchimp ?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Charity Navigator has awarded Feeding America a four-star rating for ten consecutive years. They draw from an archive of videos and pictures to insert in the series that they also make available to their members. I asked Aaron about Feeding America’s current commitment to direct mail. There’s nothing better than that.”

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sgEngage

JULY 16, 2024

Each appeal, mailed to a segmented list of potential new and past donors, includes an inspiring story about ASM’s impact as well as an easy donation link. Once the match is confirmed, we advertise it everywhere : on every social media post, every appeal email, every mailed appeal—we make sure that casual donors can’t miss it!

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

E-mail Metrics. Aggregating data over time will give you a much clearer picture of your subscribers' interests. You may send out 10 e-mails featuring cats, 10 about dogs, 5 with a picture of a horse, and so on. Share with us, and we'll pick a commenter at random to win a prize. Click by Interest. Click-through by Open.

Metrics

The Next Web

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

The product had one of our lowest CTRs and CTORs (Click Through Open Rates). Be sure to optimize images and implement responsive design techniques to ensure that your mails display as quickly and correctly as possible. Keep an eye on engagement metrics, such as open rate and click through rate,” says Leigh.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Your nonprofit’s donor retention rate is the percentage of donors who give from year to year, or over any other specific time period. Start tracking your retention rates. To improve your retention rate over time, you first have to track it! Immediately begin looking for big-picture trends. Create an action plan.

Retention

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 6, 2020

But according to the Blackbaud Institute, while social media is on the rise, direct mail has declined from 49% to 23% of donors from 2010 to 2018. . Yet, direct mail remains viable for “mature donors” born 1945 or sooner. Direct mail leads to about 43% of what compels boomers to give. This is the last thing you want. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

Ideal for capturing contact information for your mailing list, event registrations, and even customizing PayPal into your website for donation processing, Wufoo is well-reviewed and reasonably priced. citizens to register to vote, vote by mail, and receive election reminders via text message. Wufoo :: wufoo.com. nonprofitorgs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

You’ll also want to click on your name in the upper right of LinkedIn and select “Settings” to configure your privacy settings and e-mail notifications. For security reasons, do not add your phone number or mailing address. Connections can contact you directly through LinkedIn Mail. Make Connections. Give Recommendations.

Linkedin

NTEN

APRIL 29, 2010

Here's a hit list of our high-level benchmarks from this year's study: Email fundraising response rates were.13%, 13%, and email advocacy response rates were 4.00%. Sometimes groups only focus on certain stats, and you may not be getting the full picture. How are my click-through rates? emails per month, on average.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

That’s because all nonprofits have similar goals, including connecting with more donors, boosting their donor retention rates, and developing strategic, sustainable partnerships with other organizations. Donor stewardship helps you boost your donor retention rate , helping you earn much more over time. Major gifts. Online fundraising.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Let’s focus on these four main channels: Direct mail. Yes, physical mail can be a part of digital marketing! In fact, consumers are likely to spend 25% more when you use direct mail and email together. Refresh your website with recent pictures, fundraising updates, and results of your work. Social media.

Donor

Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Anyone who has been responsible for testing copy (whether direct mail or online) knows from experience that it's the personal message, the picture of the child, the emotional appeal, that brings out the wallet. That's why we shouldn't be surprised at this Index's results. So what do these results mean?

Philanthropy

Neon CRM

MARCH 20, 2025

Thank-You Letter Template Worksheet Nonprofit Receipt & Thank-You Letter Templates Learn More Why Donation Thank-You Letters are Important Improving donor retention rates is a top priority for many nonprofits. There are two primary ways that organizations send donor thank-you letters: By email and by postal mail.

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