TechImpact

MAY 14, 2014

We’re constantly berated with e-mails, text messages, alerts, updates, pings, calls and voice mails. 2014 Social Change Impact Report – Originally published by Walden University. Published by Walden University. Image courtesy of Fanpop. Published by Blackbaud. Published by Waggener Edstrom.

Tech 134

Tech Report Nonprofit Blackbaud 134

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Preferred contact methods: Voice calls, direct mail Preferred donation methods: Direct mail and voice calls 2) Baby Boomers (1946-1964) 72% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,212 across an average of 4.5 organizations** 23.6%

Giving 242

Giving Generation North America Social Media 242

NetWits

JUNE 7, 2012

Even though December is a universally-accepted annual benchmark that signifies conclusion, certain sectors have their own benchmarks that they count on for donation surges. The real question is if your organization should continue to rely so heavily on the giving season and tax write-offs to drive online fundraising success?

Online 221

Online Fundraising Benchmark Report 221

Mashable Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

The Pop can serve as a more discreet Alexa assistant than the Echo Dot (which is fairly universally recognized as a smart home gadget). I’ve used Alexa to remind me to water my plants, put birthday cards in the mail, and check the water level in the pool at regular intervals when filling it up for the season.

Amazon 80

Amazon Alexa Sound Music 80

NetWits

AUGUST 8, 2011

What I do have, though, is a family, a best friend, a neighbor (an Aunt Mabel, if you will) that I’d much rather receive an e-mail, Facebook post or Twitter mention from than pretty much any non-profit organization. — Full disclosure: I don’t actually have an Aunt Mabel.

Campaign 197

Campaign Train Training Mail 197

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters. However, this is not a universal rule. Online channels (email, social media, website, donation forms, and texting) encourage real-time interactions, personalized messaging, and taps into tech-savvy younger donors.

Fundraising 238

Fundraising Practice Guide Campaign 238

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2009

When you click on Central Michigan University inside of Facebook it goes to a a customized Tab called Unleash the Power. Compared to other pages by universities of their size, they are definitely doing much better in terms of number of fans. 2) Create a customized Tab for your default Landing Tab.

Facebook 213

Facebook Strategy Organization Nonprofit 213

NetWits

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Unlike direct mail, if you want to make a change to your plan it doesn’t require calling your agency, printer, mail house, etc…. I’ll be joined by Marya Neary from the University of New Haven. I call P2P “forgiving” because the majority of the fundraising campaign is online – meaning it’s never set in stone.

Fundraising 137

Fundraising Mail Goal Stream 137

NetWits

APRIL 19, 2012

How do you, as a college or university, keep up with me? Students and alumni, particularly Gen Y, are not interested in “snail mailing” you a check. Ensure that you have up-to-date data on each of your alumni. Think about how many times you have moved since you graduated? For me, I can say that my address has changes 8 times.

Education 189

Education Fundraising Report Retention 189

Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

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. Dispelling Common Myths The 3 most common myths about direct mail acquisition are: You should expect a 1% response rate.

Mail 52

Mail Donor Strategy Files 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Now, however, Pages are listed if the name of the Page is an exact match for the name of the “Employer” or “College/University.” This is a very simple upgrade that will make a lot of nonprofits and universities very happy. Facebook Pages are being converted into Facebook “Location” Pages a.k.a.

Facebook 255

Facebook Nonprofit Feeds News 255

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2011

Source: Social Good: Charity and Technology in the Online Universe. Nonprofit fundraisers spent the first decade of the 21st century perfecting e-mail communications and fundraising. All the hopes and buzz that we were writing, e-mailing and talking about in 2000 are now transforming into real dollars raised online. Not at all.

Social Media 197

Social Media Donation Results Online 197

Bloomerang

JUNE 23, 2021

As we look specifically at direct mail or email strategies for new donor acquisition, the way to improve this global trend is to mail fewer people with a focus on connecting with the right people. M = Mail to proven donors. There are many data sources out there for direct mail and email acquisition.

Rate 107

Rate Donor Mail email 107

TechImpact

MAY 8, 2014

Image courtesy of University of Minnesota. Too often, the problem nonprofits face is they’re treating their social media fundraising campaigns like their direct mail, telemarketing or email campaigns. Spray and pray tactics are employed and the results do not follow.

Social Media 153

Social Media Media Challenge Social 153

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

Collaborative overload is the burnout that results from our over reliance on e-mails, meetings and other online collaborative technology tools that have, ironically, limited our ability to get stuff done. Is it habit or are you addicted to getting the notice that you have mail? ” Individual Techniques.

email 119

email Mail Guidelines Culture 119

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Let’s say that your contributions from direct mail donors of less than $1,000 fell off by 60% in 2020 as compared to the previous year. This was because you had to cut your budget, and the volunteers who usually helped with mailings weren’t available—so no mailings were sent. Mary’s University of Minnesota.

Train 105

Train Training Volunteer Effective 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2024

So, connect with local high schools, colleges, universities, and clubs. Or, if you’re short on staff, try direct mail postcards with a meaningful message. This is important to younger generations and probably everyone else your org interacts with. You could send a thank-you note after they help out for the first time.

People 239

People Strategy Nonprofit Volunteer 239

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As we wrapped up the webinar we realized there’s an entire universe of fundraisers that could benefit if we shared the data and questions we received, so we’ve pulled it all together for you to share with your team. Year-end Appeal Creative (inclusive of email and direct mail): 96% were writing their own appeals and not using a copywriter.

Question 123

Question Fundraising Mail Org 123

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

You should also create a “Donate” page that details how donors can donate online, wire funds, mail funds, or send you mobile money. Or, you could post the volunteer position on your website, blog, or Facebook Page and share it on volunteer boards in your country or on Idealist.org , CraigstList , or in LinkedIn Groups.

Practice 274

Practice Online NGO Fundraising 274

Robert Weiner

JANUARY 15, 2015

Not wanting mail? Fast forward to a couple of years ago, and we''re forwarded a press release of a $5M gift to an out-of-state university, in which it says the donor is an alumnus of our university (the donor wasn''t an alum of the university that got the gift, but it was in his home community). Not giving?

Retention 100

Retention Donor Discussion Data 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

Or, maybe you’re looking for more of an amplification of what you’re already posting, as is the University of Chicago’s Alumni Association …. So set objectives and let them guide you. 2) Choose the right people. Be direct with your expectations. 4) Clarify your brand, but don’t expect 100% alignment.

Social Media 273

Social Media Effective Media Program 273

Tableau

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

When asked why they’d choose one university over another, prospective students across countries (namely: the U.S., students said they can get questions answered easily at their college or university. Emphasize career opportunities to attract students. Student experiences vary across countries. 44% of U.S.

Education 105

Education Trend Report Netherlands 105

Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

A study from the University of Notre Dame revealed that people are much less likely to donate to charities when using smartphones than when using computers. Traditional marketing tactics, like flyers, posters, direct mail, and bus stop advertisements, pair remarkably well with mobile giving.

Mobile 105

Mobile Giving Guide Nonprofit 105

Everyaction

APRIL 30, 2018

With so many other influences vying for their time, attention, and financial support, it can be difficult for Alumni Engagement offices to ensure that alumni are retaining a sense of connection to the university. The key to running a cost-effective direct mail program is effective testing. Digital communication that stands out.

University 40

University Practice Tech Mail 40

Everyaction

APRIL 30, 2018

With so many other influences vying for their time, attention, and financial support, it can be difficult for Alumni Engagement offices to ensure that alumni are retaining a sense of connection to the university. The key to running a cost-effective direct mail program is effective testing. Digital communication that stands out.

University 40

University Practice Tech Mail 40

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Theyve also regularly gotten mail and phone calls intended for the other NATO , the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. For 60 years, the National Association of Theatre Owners has promoted interests of movie theaters, from the biggest chains to the one-screen mom and pop shops.

Movie 55

Movie Group Los Angeles Las Vegas 55

Tableau

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

When asked why they’d choose one university over another, prospective students across countries (namely: the U.S., students said they can get questions answered easily at their college or university. Emphasize career opportunities to attract students. Student experiences vary across countries. 44% of U.S.

Education 98

Education Trend Report Netherlands 98

Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With a robust feature set, Apsona provides a wealth of productivity features for nonprofit organizations ranging from cross object filtering and multi-step reporting to extensive data management and mail merge tools. Success Story: Leveraging Salesforce CRM for the University of Vermont Office of Research.

Nonprofit 101

Nonprofit Vermont Mail Template 101

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

Research from universities around the country show that employees who "click" with each other at work have more career success. Keeping your office door open, communicating in person versus e-mail or via the phone, allows you to click more. Sitting near the middle of a conference table brings you more clicking opportunities , as well.

Help 87

Help Interaction Mail Leadership 87

CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Plan Impact-Driven End-of-Year Giving Campaigns You’ve raised money all year long using different techniques from direct mail to email marketing. An online peer-to-peer fundraiser gives you the benefit of fundraising 24/7 so you can reach all your current and potential donors. Most of the time, you’ve asked for money to create change.

Campaign 103

Campaign Giving Strategy Donor 103

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Of the several goals for the Alliance, involving ASU’s Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy , and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University (Michigan), was the matter of using joint research protocols in studying selected topics in philanthropy.

Philanthropy 90

Philanthropy Arizona Research United States 90

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Not a big loss since they were filtered into a mail box that few ever visited, but it is worth noting that fans can now mail admins directly if you have enabled the functionality under Edit Page > Manage Permissions > Show “Message” Button. Updates no longer exist. are now responsively designed.

Social Media 251

Social Media Social Media Chapter 251

Achieve

JANUARY 6, 2021

You have “donors” – not “email donors,” “direct mail donors” or “online donors.”. Launch the campaign with direct mail, followed by two emails and a solicitation on the last day of the year. . Clay holds a BS in Systems Engineering from Boston University. 5 Things to Remember: . messaging above all others is critical. !

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Donor Campaign Causes 98

DipJar

APRIL 19, 2021

For any gift, whether that from direct mail or a foundation proposal, you need all three. Over his 30-year career, Hugg has held positions at the Boy Scouts of America, Lebanon Valley College, the University of Cincinnati, Ursinus College, and the University of the Arts. Mary’s University of Minnesota.

Skills 98

Skills Professional Nonprofit Philadelphia 98

Care2

JANUARY 24, 2013

Leads acquired online are often best nurtured through social networks and converted in the mail, or over the phone if you're after monthly donors. Direct mail donors give more if they are hearing from you via email and social networks. Say good bye to "online fundraising" and "offline fundraising," there is only fundraising.

Social Media 66

Social Media Channel Integration Fundraising 66

Connection Cafe

JULY 18, 2017

Here are 3 major lessons for colleges and universities from this year’s Charitable Giving Report: 1. Giving to Colleges and Universities is Up, But Growing Slowly. The increase in giving to colleges and universities was slightly higher, at 1.5%. Year-End Giving is Essential for University Fundraising. year over year.

University 30

University Fundraising Report Education 30

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Not a big loss since they were filtered into a mail box that few ever visited, but it is worth noting that fans can now mail admins directly if you have enabled the functionality under Edit Page > Manage Permissions > Show “Message” Button. Updates no longer exist. Chapter 8 :: How to Claim Your Facebook Place Page.

Social Media 261

Social Media Social Media Chapter 261