Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

If volunteers make up a large percentage of your nonprofits team, you know how important their support and dedication are in your efforts to achieve your mission. However, 26% of volunteer leaders noted that recruiting volunteers was a top challenge for their organization in 2024.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

While their benefits are unmatched, it’s not uncommon for fundraisers, volunteers, and nonprofit professionals to find the task of organizing and executing a golf fundraiser to be especially daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are ten tips to consider ahead of your 2020 event. 2) Choose the right venue and format.

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NetWits

JULY 6, 2011

With that in mind, here are 12 tips that will help you succeed no matter what social-networking site you apply them to. First, it gets all those who you have e-mails addresses for to connect with you on Facebook, Twitter and so on. What one tip would you add? Claim your land.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Include a prompt that asks if they want to subscribe to the newsletters before leaving the donation form, or a link that leads to more information about how to get involved in other ways, such as volunteering or attending events. Make the tribute section a standard element on all donation forms.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 3, 2025

What are some tips for reactivating lapsed donors? 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.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Line up any volunteers or campaign leaders. 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

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. Ask your volunteers to bring these lists to you.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. When volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to invest in your association, saving your staff precious time and resources. Volunteers donate.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

As you’ve likely seen, volunteers can have a tremendous impact on the work you’re able to do. . There are “boots-on-the-ground” volunteers who show up in person to help out, vendors who donate supplies or make in-kind donations, those who help you fundraise, and more. Treat volunteers to a meal. Have an appreciation party.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

You can now confidently text message donors information about fundraising campaigns, events, notices, program updates, emergencies, volunteer opportunities, requests for information and much more. Still not convinced mobile messaging is the way to reach your donors? 98% of text messages are read 2.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 14, 2025

SMS messaging is a direct and personal communication channel that allows nonprofits to send concise messages straight to a donors mobile phone for fundraising, awareness campaigns, volunteer coordination , and more. Send your supporters updates on ongoing projects and campaigns (including direct mail). Help us reach 100% today!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2019

Try filtering for donors who: have a lifetime gift amount of $500+, 10+ volunteer hours, 10+ soft credited gifts, and gifts coded with your social media campaign or your annual appeal solicitation. Send direct mail, too! How can you identify your multichannel donors? Direct people to your website. But make it a good one.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I’ve also seen how this relates to times when donors, volunteers, and colleagues are dealing with a disaster in their region. . Over the days immediately following a disaster like this storm, keep in mind that even if donors, volunteers, and colleagues have safely left the area, they’re still consumed with what is going on back home.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

A call to action can be an urgent donation pitch, a request to sign an online petition, or a call for volunteers. For nonprofits that have staff members or volunteers in the field, definitely encourage them to send in reports with photos for blog posts. Share Resources and Useful Tips. Share Stories from the Field.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2024

Most nonprofits would love to have more young people join their cause as volunteers or donors. The article states, “Gen Zers are eager to engage as volunteers and promoters of your organization and cause…By all accounts, however, organizations have made a limited investment in mobilizing Gen Z’s energy.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

A call to action can be an urgent donation pitch, a request to sign an online petition, or a call for volunteers. For nonprofits that have staff members or volunteers in the field, definitely encourage them to send in reports with photos for blog posts. Share Resources and Useful Tips. Share Stories from the Field.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 22, 2025

Post-Event Surveys for Volunteers: 7 Questions To Ask Imagine hosting an incredibly successful volunteer event for your political advocacy organization, helping more people register to vote than you ever thought possible. But then, you find out that your volunteers felt overworked, underprepared, and dissatisfied overall.

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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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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips to improve first-time donor retention: Dear Charity Clairity, What tips would you give to a small to medium-size shop to improve first-time donor retention? Assign this to a personable administrative assistant, your annual giving manager, or a volunteer.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Here are 5 tips, originally posted by John Jarowski at FirstGiving.com. Instead of sending the email from your nonprofit’s named email address, send it via a specific person’s mail account. For example, if you need volunteers to help at an event, explain the importance of the event and how it will enrich an attendees life.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 30, 2024

we love our volunteers Major donors are a huge part of what makes nonprofits function—but they aren’t the only thing that matters. If your donors are the gasoline that powers your mission, then your volunteers are the pistons driving you forward. The decision to volunteer, like the decision to donate financially, is an emotional one.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2024

National Nonprofit Day is coming up on August 17 th and it’s a great opportunity to engage your organization’s supporters, including donors and volunteers, and show them how much you value their support. There are many ways you can celebrate National Nonprofit Day with your donors and volunteers to make them feel appreciated and inspired.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

These are my favorite tips to enhance what you’re already doing to attract and sustain individual donor fundraising. . Ask them if they’ll write a brief handwritten note on the next appeal you mail (give them a few sample notes). For volunteers who don’t know many donors, ask them to write generic notes (e.g.,

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 17, 2021

In this blog post, I’ll cover five tips for nonprofits looking to throw their first auctions and how you can start planning for one that will wow your guests and inspire them to take action and support your mission. Tip #1: Put the right team together. . Tip #2: Set goals for your fundraising auction. . Tip #4: Get creative. .

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts. The same goes for your major donors, long-time volunteers, and others who’ve shown commitment to your cause over the years.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

The key to a successful volunteer program is follow through. Maybe you’ve been there: Someone contacts your organization eager to volunteer. You can’t believe this amazing volunteer just dropped out of the sky… …Until you never hear from that volunteer again. You’re thrilled! So, how do you create that?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Here are a few top tips: 1. So, consider creating a communications calendar from GivingTuesday through December 31 st and using email, snail mail, social media, telephone calls, and even SMS messages to connect with donors and remind them to give. Consider using this resource for tips on updating your Candid nonprofit profile. .

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Survey your audience to determine whether they prefer email, direct mail, SMS messaging, or phone calls. Alternatively, you may develop different newsletters for donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, board members, and cause advocates. Social media posts. Event communications. Survey your audience.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Volunteers have the unique capability to bolster your organization and generate excitement and engagement within your wider community. Volunteer work often contributes to greater long-term sustainability because it can provide a reliable source of support during challenging times. . Volunteer Recruitment. Volunteer Engagement.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Plan for when you’ll begin to contact volunteers, when you’ll reach out to the broader public, and when you want to accomplish your goal. If you recruited more volunteers than anticipated, you may choose to leverage that support to make a greater impact throughout the duration of your campaign. Rely on established relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 28, 2020

Eliminate Mail-In Registration Forms. This is especially important with members of your team and volunteers more likely than ever to be working remotely in the time leading up to your event. Related Post: Best Practices for Golf Fundraisers: 10 Tips for Nonprofits. .

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

Engage with volunteers, donors, prospects, advocates and members directly about what they want or need from your organization. 2) Twitter is one of many communication vehicles (email, in person, snail mail, other social networks) and should be used in tandem with, not at the exclusion of, others. Joining a Larger Conversation.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Touch base with your team and volunteers to gather their perspectives. Maybe a volunteer noticed that donors seemed most engaged with a particular theme, or your social media manager saw more traction from one platform over another. And don’t underestimate the power of direct mail. But data only tells part of the story.

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sgEngage

JULY 30, 2024

For instance, if a mid-level donor has given consistently for five years, attended multiple fundraising events, and volunteered regularly, they’ve demonstrated their philanthropic inclinations and affinity for your organization. The post 4 Tips for Effective Wealth & Philanthropic Screening first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A number or “score” is assigned to a member based on how they interact with your association, e.g., attend meetings, take classes, participate in your community, volunteer, read your content. Engagement data over time can help you identify tipping points – points where there are noticeable changes in engagement behavior. Volunteers.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 6, 2021

This type of campaign uses a combination of various digital methods and/or direct mail. . At GivingMail, we’re experts on using direct mail appeals to help organizations big and small improve their fundraising numbers and achieve their goals. What are the benefits of using direct mail in a multi-channel approach? Direct Mail.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover tips for developing and implementing a strategic approach to monthly giving. Monthly donations are automatically drawn from donors’ accounts, meaning they don’t have to input their payment information or mail in their donations every time they want to give. Direct mail. Flexibility.

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