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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Since tweets have a very short life span, it’s a good practice to retweet your own tweets.

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Your Guide to Year-End Fundraising Best Practices

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters. Sending emails between Tuesday and Thursday and between 9 AM and 12 PM or 6 PM and 9 PM can also increase open and response rates. However, this is not a universal rule.

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2024 Online Fundraising Statistics for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful online fundraising strategy. DonorDirect ] 48% of donors cite email as their preferred method of hearing updates and appeals from the organization.

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Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail

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Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Although some people think that all communication should happen online in this digital age, sending appeals through direct mail continues to be a critical fundraising strategy. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment?

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Volunteer Management & Retention Best Practices for Nonprofits

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Having a successful volunteer management strategy will help you increase your volunteer retention rate, which ultimately creates more efficient volunteer staff. Communication is key when working with people, and volunteers are no different. To recruit volunteers, establish how many people you’ll need and what you’ll need them for.

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Value of Volunteer Involvement… The good, the bad, and the “time” to move on

VQ Strategies

So, as you are methodically updating your volunteer data sheets and volunteer recognition speeches, I encourage you to think broadly and deeply about this practice. ” As Dr. Carter Kahl notes in another compelling post , “Reporting volunteer hours is a telling practice that communicates what we value. Is it merely volume?

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First-Time Donor Retention: 3 Nonprofit Best Practices

NonProfit Hub

Start boosting your donor retention rate by focusing on those who are just giving to your nonprofit for the first time. New donor retention plays a major role in your overall retention rate. The drastically lower new donor retention rate means that focusing your efforts here offers the greatest potential for fundraising success.