Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

Add a handwritten note to your annual appeal. One place I worked saw appeals with notes get a 30%+ rate of return vs. a 4% return from appeals without notes! . Ask them if they’ll write a brief handwritten note on the next appeal you mail (give them a few sample notes). 10/month = $120 vs. $100 annual gift).

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Once you’ve identified what worked best for you in the past years–like GivingTuesday, appeal letters , email campaigns , peer-to-peer fundraising , events, major gifts, etc.–you We’ve already established that nearly a third of annual giving occurs in December. Check this blog out. Please share them below!

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This week we have robots coming for our jobs, the color of the year, Google news and tips, year-end appeal letter tips, and more. But before we get that we have: Take our 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey and be entered to win an Annual All-Access Pass! Here are some Last Minute Strategic Year-End Email Appeal Tips.

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Affnetz

JULY 10, 2023

This can come in many forms including: Annual Donors – These are those donors that give once or perhaps a few times per year usually based on email or snail mail appeals from your Nonprofit requesting donations. Just note the difference in space dedicated to major donors in this blog post, versus other types of donors.

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Clairification

APRIL 13, 2023

Your annual appeal writing. Your blog posts. In fact, if I had to tell you how to win over donors with just one word , “personal” is the word I’d choose. This One Word, ‘Personal,’ Should Become Your Mantra Let it underscore everything you think about and do. Your special events. Your newsletters.

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Ann Green

JULY 28, 2022

Use them in your appeals, thank you letters, newsletters, updates, annual reports, website, blog, and other types of social media. In a fundraising appeal, you want to highlight a problem or need. You want to use stories as much as possible. Let’s return to the food pantry example.

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Nonprofit Fixer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

To help your nonprofit board members fundraise, I used ChatGPT, which is free, to draft a fundraising appeal letter for your board members to use and modify throughout the year. I went on ChatGPT and asked the system to "create a fundraising appeal from a board member to a friend on behalf of my nonprofit."

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 6, 2017

Last week I spoke at the annual Engage for Good Conference in Chicago on how nonprofits can dramatically increase their cause marketing success with content marketing. blog, vlog, podcast, etc), email marketing and social media. blog, vlog, podcast, etc.) Function in the partnership funnel: Awareness. Track email subscribers.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 22, 2023

So before you fire off another generic appeal, pause. ’ Use vivid narratives and visuals that bring those accomplishments to life—think less annual reports and more heartfelt docu-series episodes. Dig into that database and tailor your ask with things they actually care about. That thing you helped fund? It’s soaring!’

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

I help run their social media platforms, assist with annual appeals, and develop blog posts and e-newsletters. We’re wrapping up our current Spring Appeal and I’d love to get a nice Thank You video filmed for our donors. First up today is prepping a blog post and email for our weekly e-newsletter.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Hey, just stick around and keep reading this blog and you’ll learn A LOT!) Periodic appeals. If you want to raise money like the pros do, build a donor base and ASK people to give two or three times during the year using a powerful appeal (aka fundraising letter). The key to success in fundraising is to be curious.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Generate blog content: Consistent blog content can keep community members tapped into your organization and eager to sign up for your upcoming events. You may have to make adjustments to your content to better appeal to your audiences and drive greater engagement levels. or “Register Tonight for the Event Of the Season!”

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 8, 2023

Consider incorporating this approach into your annual fundraising plan , you might need help knowing where to start. You should also look at content like past newsletters, social media and blog posts, and your website to see what types of images your organization typically uses.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Annual reports are too infrequent and written for foundations and major donors, thus not ideal for reporting impact to small and mid-size donors. Feature your landing page on the right bar of your blog. Add an opt-in form to your website and blog. Fundraising appeal sent every other Wednesday morning to all subscribers.

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Ann Green

JULY 21, 2021

Use them in your appeals, thank you letters, newsletters, updates, annual reports, website, blog, and other types of social media. In a fundraising appeal, you want to highlight a problem or need. You want to use stories as much as possible. Let’s say you run a tutoring program.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 31, 2019

Registration is $199 for the series or free with an All-Access Pass (You can also register for Part 1 for $119) Learn More and Register February 28: Writing a Direct Mail Appeal Letter In-House [Updated 90-minute format] Find out how direct mail REALLY works from one of the leading experts – Tom Ahern.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 28, 2023

Only 5% of congregants give annually Moms aged 35-44 are the top volunteer group Jim Langley is the president of Langley Innovations. However, 37% of the weekly “faithful” don’t give anything at all. LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS BELOW AND/OR SHARE IT WITH YOUR PEERS!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

To really budget and plan effectively, it will be useful to know in advance how many people want to receive a hard copy annual report or newsletter. Check out what to listen for in donor onboarding from the Agitator-Donor Voice blog. They must write for the website, blog, email, social media, and more. .

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This post is a guest blog by Patrick Alderdice at Pennington and Co. . For example, if you know a major donor goes on an annual ski trip with their family in December, you might email them ahead of the trip, wishing them happy travels and letting them know about your year-end campaign. . or “Hello, Elizabeth.”

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

Save $200 off the Annual All-Access Pass. April 23: How to Write a Direct Mail Appeal Letter In-House with Tom Ahern. [90-Minute 90-Minute Webinar] Learn how even small nonprofits can raise money with a direct mail appeal letter. On the Blog: Kivi will focus more on messaging and being CALM this month.

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Affnetz

APRIL 23, 2024

Nonprofit Donor Management Software | Top 10 Premium Solutions / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: Buying nonprofit donor management software can be tough, but this blog helps you understand the criteria and sort through the top players in the market. For example, NeonOne is a subscription based software company.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Yes, a blog is vital to sharing stories about your organization and the passionate ambassadors you have on your team -but an e-newsletter goes one step further to keep your core audience of supporters and key donors up-to-date. Top Blog Post Title Generator Tools. Notify Them of Donation Campaigns. Best Practices. We want to help.

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Ann Green

JULY 9, 2019

Imagine your donors opening an appeal letter or newsletter and glossing over a bunch of mind-numbing statistics as opposed to being captivated by a story about how the Mason family moved out of a shelter and into a home of their own. How often do you use stories when you communicate with your donors? Most likely, not enough.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And one third of annual gifts are made in December. Community-Centric Fundraising isn’t a transaction or practice; it is a movement that seeks to shift systems… This means, we can’t be status quo in our year-end appeals. Earlier this year, Nonprofit Marketing Guide shared our blog Does Your Organization’s Storytelling Perpetuate Harm?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Or a new donor responded with bigheartedness to an emergency appeal. . Big hearts will respond to big-hearted, authentic, clearly-articulated, specific and resonant appeals. Both outright (annual and major gifts) and deferred (legacy gifts). For every donor who decreased their giving, another donor increased theirs. .

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Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 28, 2020

To help make fundraisers’ jobs easier, in this article we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of actual giving level names, including ideas for monthly sustainer programs, annual sustainer programs, and more. Thanks to PIR Blog , Mission Scatola Blog , NonProfitPRO Blog , Donor Perfect Blog for rounding up portions of this list.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Neil Patel ponders, If I Had to Start a Blog From Scratch, I Would… In social media news, Facebook Looking to Appeal to Older Audiences with New Watch Shows. Struggling with segues? Hubspot shares The Professional Writer’s List of Transition Words & Phrases. Find out How to Use Snapchat for Business in 2019 [Infographic].

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 12, 2014

I’m coaching a fundraising team at a national nonprofit that wants to revamp its annual communications calendar. Are you fundraising so you can make all kinds of great stuff happen in 2015 (a more traditional annual appeal message) or are you fundraising for something more specific? For example. Share in the comments.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 24, 2023

Whether you’re an experienced auction planner who hosts an annual event or looking to run a school auction for the first time this year, auctions are an amazing fundraising channel. Just make sure your auction items appeal to your different attendees. Let’s begin. Why School Fundraising Auctions? Auctions fit just about any audience.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For example, a corporation might sponsor a nonprofit’s annual gala, providing funds in exchange for brand visibility at the event. For corporations, sponsorships can offer tax incentives, adding another layer of appeal. These sponsorships can be event-specific or ongoing, and they often come with mutual benefits for both parties.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 4, 2024

Use marketing channels like your website’s blog posts, email newsletters, and social media to share information about the positive impact of corporate gifts. For example, a pet store could be interested in sponsoring your animal shelter’s annual 5K to reach pet lovers in your community.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 4, 2024

Use marketing channels like your website’s blog posts, email newsletters, and social media to share information about the positive impact of corporate gifts. For example, a pet store could be interested in sponsoring your animal shelter’s annual 5K to reach pet lovers in your community.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Side note: Read Katya’s post today on why you should not call your annual appeal letter your “annual appeal letter” in the actual annual appeal letter copy! Love the daily blogging? Plus I’m just not a fan of being so literal about everything we do. I agree wholeheartedly.).

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Money market funds currently average 2% to 3% annual returns. Actively managed funds focus on a wealth manager trying to guess the market and are often associated with high annual fees. Often these types of donations appeal to older donors, who hold the vast majority of wealth in the U.S. Courses Podcasts Webinars Papers Guides.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 4, 2023

Users can also get an additional 10% discount with annual subscriptions. Asana Probably another common entry on lists such as these but once again, it’s Asana’s practical features & benefits that make it so appealing to so many companies. Subscribe below for more posts on social media marketing and blogging tips for non-profits.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JULY 3, 2014

Because of the US holiday tomorrow, here’s a very special Thursday edition of Mixed Links… The latest edition of the Nonprofit Blog Carnival is up! Social media blog Buffer has 10 Surprising and Important Social Media Stats You Need To Know. July 28th – August 6th: Writing Direct Mail Appeal Letters.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Illustrate additional annual opportunities to support your cause, such as giving days or end-of-year appeals. Thank your donors in your annual report. For more on boosting donor retention, check out this blog! Work to keep the relationship happy. Messages that work: . Do they want to hear how special they are?

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