Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Include inspiring stories and testimonials. Pare down the most inspiring stories from the past year into bite-sized stories or quotes, and your donors will feel proud to be a part of your team. Pair your impact stories with high-quality photos showcasing the difference you make in your community. About the Author.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

If you’ve done all the work to compile compelling stories, gather impressive statistics, and produce a visually engaging digital report, then why only use that report once? Highlight compelling data points or success stories to inspire action, whether donating or getting involved with your organization.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Here’s some stellar advice on what to think about before you start writing your appeal from fundraising expert Claire Axelrad: A compelling story. A photo that reinforces your story. A : Response rates differ by channel, for example, direct mail vs. email. For direct mail: Direct mail is all about your outer envelope.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The reason for this is that it gives the charity a good reason for contacting donors for general operating funds as opposed to asking for designated dollars, and it is a great opportunity to cast a wide net through an easily scalable medium (direct mail). Write professional drafts with A.I. Start using Fundwriter.ai for free. #1

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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. Include a short story celebrating the donor and their impact on your mission. Perform any necessary list cleaning on your direct mail and email lists.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 29, 2021

Take the use of pseudonyms in fundraising stories. It’s a wonderful feeling when something you always thought was bad for you turns out to be good for you. There’s a widespread presumption that using made-up names for real people is a necessary evil.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Nonprofits spend most of their time trying to get donations, so make sure you follow-up every contribution with a prompt thank you, acknowledgement, and receipt that communicates your organization's story with impact.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Nonprofits spend most of their time trying to get donations, so make sure you follow-up every contribution with a prompt thank you, acknowledgement, and receipt that communicates your organization's story with impact.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to build a nonprofit mailing list: Dear Charity Clairity, We’ve relied in the past on government and foundation grants, but since many of these sources are drying up we need to develop an individual fundraising program. Of course, you’re correct. Host a webinar.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In addition to the standard letters providing documentation for IRS and tax deduction purposes, I made it a priority, especially for major gifts , to send a handwritten note, ideally dropped in the mail the same day the gift was received. How many handwritten notes do you receive via snail mail?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It’s important to step back and ask yourself: Are the stories we’re including in our fundraising appeals helping or harming the communities we’re striving to support? Framing stories around the deficits of a given community further promotes the negative stereotyping that racist systems have already imposed on them for years.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 27, 2023

mail-tester:: mail-tester.com This free tool reveals if your email domain is on a blacklist, flagged for spam, and properly set up for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols. Story Swag :: iTunes Story Swag is a mobile app that specializes in easy-to-create story videos for social media. See also OptInMonster.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I learned that traditional approaches like annual drives, direct mail campaigns, and newsletters felt impersonal, disconnected, and transactional to donors. We started sharing the stories of the collective’s artisans, illustrating the direct impact of their donations. Engage in meaningful conversations and radical listening.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

Because the letter didn’t include an inspiring story that touched donor’s hearts. Why You Need a Great Story. Humans are hardwired to respond to stories. Neuroscientists would tell you that the brain processes facts and stories differently. But stories have the opposite effect. What Are the 7 Basic Story Elements?

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

I am in the middle of writing a direct mail fundraising letter for a non-profit client, and tomorrow I will be presenting the letter to them, and explaining why it will be effective. 2 – Letters that Tell a Great Story Raise More. Don’t have a story like that for your non-profit? In short, they’re no fun to read.

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TechCrunch

MAY 1, 2021

The best feeling in tech journalism is telling a story about a startup before it becomes a household name. On that note, one of my favorite renewed series at TechCrunch is an EC-1 (Extra Crunch subscription required), a story series that goes through the nitty-gritty of a startup’s story, from its original days to its pivots along the way.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Think back on what made the day successful—was it the heartfelt story shared on social media, the surge of donations from a matching gift, or the high open rate on a well-crafted email appeal ? But data only tells part of the story. Then follow up with impact stories that show how their support has changed lives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

For example, Greenpeace Canada and No Kid Hungry : Story Highlight Covers. Third, if your nonprofit regularly shares stories on Instagram, make a strong first impression by creating custom Highlight covers using a graphic design tool or a mobile app. For example, Oceana and the Dogs Trust : Account Category & Contact Information.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

If sending direct mail, include a QR code that goes to a landing page with multiple giving options. Even adding impact stories to your newsletter is not enough. TIP 12: Highlight the emotional aspect of your impact by telling simple, compelling stories; don’t just recite a bunch of statistics. Humans are wired for stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Stay in regular contact with newsrooms and pitch stories to help the organization reach a larger audience. bulk mail permits, rules and regulations, mail houses).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

For the last two weeks the organization has been writing compelling posts that evoke strong emotions, uploaded photos that accentuate the story, added a “Donate” button their posts, and tagged their posts as “asking for donations.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This is where data and statistics come in, combined with a powerful image that tells a story. Conversions are simply marketing objectives for your audience to complete, such as subscribing to a mailing list or making a donation. Posts with personal, heartfelt stories always work best on social media. What will the impact be?

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Ask Your Donors When was the last time you called your donors (or met them, or e-mailed them) to thank them for their support, and asked them who else you should be calling? Public Relations Funnel If you’re engaged in public relations efforts, don’t just put press stories out there and move on to the next.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. Donation letters are used to request financial contributions or solicit in-kind donations through traditional channels, like direct mail, or using digital channels, like email.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits have more stories at their fingertips than any other organization. Storytelling can entertain, educate and entice people to act. Nonprofits that create an internal storytelling culture can excite staff and volunteers, entice new supporters, strengthen relationships with donors, and raise more funds.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters. One-time and non-donors might receive compelling stories and testimonials that inspire them to get involved. 4) Messaging Effective messaging in a nonprofit’s year-end fundraising campaign should be inspiring.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Let me tell you a story. The letter will be sent out in the mail on the following day. #4 Some common fundraising systems that nonprofits put in place include: prospecting, cultivation, donor communication, donor stewardship, referrals, web and social media, fundraising events, direct mail, non-ask events, database and board giving.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2022

Your story is essential, and people want to hear it. Let’s review what makes donors respond to your marketing and how you can improve the effectiveness of your campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Getting a good look at organized data will tell you a story about your supporters’ journey with your organization and the experience you need to create at your event. Your most passionate volunteers have a lot of useful data floating around in spreadsheets, e-mails, texts, and minds. Have a Robust Communications Plan.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 3, 2025

Integrate an email campaign with your direct mail appeal and follow up with a phone call based on donor value, if warranted. Following up a direct mail appeal with an email reinforces the need and offers an alternative way to give. You dont always have to ask for a donation in a direct mail appeal letter. Share an impact story.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

Within the first 30 days of the year, its a good idea to share some stories about your organization with these new donors. They can come through any channel: email, direct mail, social media. HOPE Worldwide shared a powerful story of the donors impact on their beneficiaries. Whatever feels comfortable.

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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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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. Write directly to the donor and share a human story behind the mission. Write for the skimmer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2019

Monetize your social media channels by pairing captivating photos and heartfelt stories with donation – and crowdfunding forms when appropriate – that make it easy for your donors to support and share about causes that matter to them. Send direct mail, too! You can even use this platform for a text-to-give campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 26, 2021

Shown above are the logo, social media “story” posts, and postcards, which originally introduced the brand. Shown here are two brochures — one for mail and the other for in-person meetings. Their key messages were built into the tagline — Jewish Life, Inspired. See more at cbsteaneck.org and on Facebook @CBSTeaneck. Health in Harmony.

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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. . AI can generate predictions that help you: Create highly targeted mailing lists for appeals, reducing upfront costs and increasing conversion rates. This hands-off approach often isn’t the best choice for nonprofits. .

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