Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It takes resilience so that every time you hear “no,” you don’t let it stop you, especially when times are hard, the economy is tanking, or some other crisis is looming. Not only is asking for donations uncomfortable at times, but with SO many great causes out there to donate to, WHY would someone choose your cause? Y’all.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Part of creating great donor communications is personalizing each message to its recipient, making them more engaging. As a small nonprofit, you have limited resources to connect with donors but adding a few personal touches to messages is a low-cost and easy way to strengthen your supporter relationships. Phone call.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This is a time when many organizations are raising as much as 30% to even 50% of their total budget. . To make the most of this end-of-year giving season , I recommend taking the time to do a simple and inexpensive task that will inspire donors to be even more generous: calling them. . But wait—a couple of days later, your phone rings.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 27, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not you have to ask for donor feedback in person. . That said, I don’t have a lot of time for calls and visits. Do you have to ask for feedback in person? Do you have to ask for feedback in person? . So far, so good. . People are busy!

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

The internet — and even phones, to some extent — have produced a certain amount of anonymity when it comes to asking for donations and making contributions. However, sometimes you need to ask for donations in person at fundraising events or other functions. It can be a stressful and time-consuming endeavor.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With Giving Tuesday right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about your marketing strategy for the holiday. These key times to ask for donations on Giving Tuesday can help you increase your organization’s visibility throughout the day. The second highest time is from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

When you work in fundraising, the last thing you may think you can do is take time off from work. And one thing you absolutely, positively MUST DO if you want to stay at the top of your game is take time off. To succeed at a fast-paced job that requires hard work and focus … you have to regularly take time off from work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

Many of the text messages we get are personal messages between friends and loved ones, but there are also many major brands that capitalize on this communication medium to help reach their customers. That’s a lot of time spent engaging with a communication tool! internet users bought something online each week via a mobile phone.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While “nobody” answers phones we all have a cell phone in our pocket, it’s just part of life. It’s hard to believe that the multinational company in your member base wants the same thing from you as the 3 person shop in a garage somewhere. Who Are They, Really? It’s a lot of work though! What Are They Doing?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. You should also tell the person why their story, in particular, would be compelling for donors to hear. How to Solicit Stories for Your Fundraising Work.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2023

That’s why it is critical to have a tuition collection strategy that encourages on-time payments and reduces tuition delinquency. School debt recovery often requires follow-up to impress upon families the importance of timely payment. Late fees are standard in all industries because they encourage on-time payments.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 18, 2022

As more companies and their employees return to the office, now is the time for nonprofits to engage in corporate outreach. Chances are they’ll at least be able to put you in touch with the right person! The post Is now the time for Corporate Outreach? What is their volunteer strategy for the coming months?

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 3, 2020

So, even if their last experience was with a personalization powerhouse like Amazon or Netflix (highly likely), that experience sets the bar for their experience with your association. The same study shows that only 18 percent of those working at professional membership organizations say they personalize the content members see.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Mobile optimization —M+R’s Benchmarks for the year 2022 found that “users on mobile devices (including both phones and tablets) accounted for 57% of nonprofit website traffic.” Visual details can help affirm supporters’ decision to click submit—and can also help them verify that they’re sending their message to the right person.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2024

Or worse, half-believing that younger generations aren’t interested in contributing time or resources as much as their parents or grandparents have. Recent research, as highlighted by the Nonprofit Times , supports this. Making time for another thing is challenging, as is giving money they don’t have.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Today, statistics show that one in five consumers has more than 1,000 unread emails in their personal inbox. But times are changing. How many times have you heard someone say, ‘If you really want to reach me, text me’?”. Building Your List of Cell Phone Numbers. Opting In & Opting Out.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

What could be more personal than a good old-fashioned conversation? Whether it’s via a chatbot, a human, or some combination of the two, dialoguing in real time is a powerful tool to build sales and loyalty. You may wonder how live chat differs from a phone conversation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Advocates may not always be able to give in-person time or money, but they help spread awareness and strengthen the cause through their online engagements. Building this type of community takes time, but with the right strategy and long-term commitment, it can transform an organization’s outreach and impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 15, 2014

Ironically, when considering the much buzzed about best practice of using mobile and social media to listen to your communities, quite often the most active personalities in your communities are those you should listen to the least. More than often than not, the comments of trolls are relegated to the “crazy” category by your followers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2021

By Matthew Burnell , F ounder of ClickBid , a mobile bidding provider for online auctions, virtual galas, and in-person events. Fundraising has not stopped during these uncertain times. An in-person event can seem like a challenge to take online. Many times the revenue generated from ticket sales covers the event costs.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Yes, you can get people to put down their phones and pay attention. Board members are personally responsible for the organization’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. But it should be reinforced in person during the orientation for new members and in the documentation they receive. Is that even possible?

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The gift was made online and I was delighted by the follow-up, a personal phone call from someone at the school, along with a wonderful Welcome pack that I received in the mail. The post What’s in My Inbox | In a time of AI, keeping your emails human appeared first on Pamela Grow.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 17, 2021

Nearly everything can be traced and tracked, from cell phone records to ATM withdrawals. To gain extensive real-time details into the online behaviors of your customer is more of a shotgun approach. However, if the customer doesn’t give their personal information, the person’s data and the cookie remain anonymous.

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 24, 2021

We know in-person programming is slowly coming back and you need to bring back your audience members who have fallen quiet during the pandemic. What could a dual, virtual/in-person program look like? Everyone in the conversation shared challenges they expected as they moved back to in-person programming. Let’s find out.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

A New Nonprofit Donor Paradigm How about categorizing gifts as: First time Habitual Thoughtful Passionate Today we’ll look at the first two; we’ll cover the latter two in Part 2. First time First-time donors are making their very first gift to your organization. Follow up with an automated, personalized thank you email.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

Your nonprofit’s team likely spends quite a bit of time focusing on raising the funds you need to achieve your goals. Start boosting your donor retention rate by focusing on those who are just giving to your nonprofit for the first time. Why First-Time Donor Retention is Important. Call your new donors. . Send welcome kits.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

We are here to talk about personal branding, specifically how to make yourself memorable. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding. And we’re going to try to save some time at the end for Q&A so don’t be shy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. Artificial intelligence is also changing how we personalize donor experiences and maximize donations. It predicts outcomes and personalizes interactions with prospective donors. Traditionally, fundraising has relied on old methods.

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Greater Giving

MAY 14, 2024

Setting Up Your Thank-A-Thon Choose the Right Time Schedule your Thank-A-Thon during a slow period in your calendar, away from fundraising events. Recruit Your Thank-A-Thon Team Find volunteers with excellent phone presence who enjoy talking to people. Here’s a basic structure: Thank the person for their support.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Are mobile phones a lifeline for homeless people? Homeless people use mobile phones to break their isolation, find food and shelter, and connect with the people they care about. The Mobile4All project also sees mobile phones as a key to open the door to recovery and self-sufficiency. Assuredly they are.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 19, 2024

Imagine having the power to tailor your mass communication, so that each donor feels personally connected to your cause. While it might seem like a time-consuming task, doing the work upfront saves you time in the future. This allows for personalized appeals and recognition. This is the magic of donor data. The result?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Consider these reasons why videos can be such effective warm touches: Using video to thank a donor is the next best thing to being there in person to say thanks. When you personalize the video, donors will be wowed that you took the time to say “Thanks!” You can do all of it on your phone! specifically to them.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes 5 Ways to Retain Your #GivingTuesday Donors While you’ve put plenty of hard work into the planning and execution of your #GivingTuesday campaign, your job isn’t over until you’ve followed up with your supporters. Hopefully, you’re using a platform that automates this for you !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Boost revenue from in-person and virtual fundraising events. Many nonprofit professionals will tell you that the answer is “time” and/or “resources.” Giving yourself time to get familiar with your new software. In-person training. Levels of fundraising software support typically include phone, email, and chat.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Give them all the credit. Be personal—there’s no “Dear friend” allowed here. First names only! Here are 6 channel options: A simple phone call from you, or even better—a board member A postcard A video email A letter An email A text 3 time-saving ways to report impact with scale and efficiency (no matter how big or small you are!)

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

— Personalized communication and engagement strategies are critical to helping mid-level donors see the value and potential impact of increasing their donations to your nonprofit organization. But have no fear — personalized approaches don’t always require more time or resources from busy fundraisers.

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