NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

There is much to contemplate when considering how to utilize recession-proof nonprofit tactics. However, if you’re a professional in the nonprofit sector, the presence of inflation and the concomitant threat of a recession has an even more sinister implication. We see the numbers at the gas pump and when we turn on the news.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Organizations that do have a strategic plan continually express the advantages that this type of preparation gives them. One study found that 86 percent of respondents believed that having a strategic plan positively impacted revenue generation through grants, donors, events, and other avenues. Let’s get started.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

For many of you, this is your fiscal year-end. That means you need to make sure you don’t lose any of those donors you took such pains to acquire last year. It also means tying up loose ends to assure you don’t leave money on the table. 8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. Magic happens when you build those kinds of relationships with your prospects and donors. This is where donor stewardship comes into play. What is donor stewardship?

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NextAfter

MAY 31, 2022

The only way to truly know what works to increase donation and grow generosity is to test. We started doing that in our emails, and our open rates have been better.” “We We did that on our donation page, and our donors say they love it.” “We We can’t do that – our board doesn’t like it.”. EXPERIMENT ID: #93844.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 1, 2021

You don’t just feel it. You know it from the data. Attracting new donors is becoming more costly. To do fundraising well, it requires significant increases in staff, money, and time. You may have even looked into it. You may have even looked into it. Marketing automation allows you to do more with less.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 4, 2021

Organizations all over the country do their best to make the world a better place. Whether it’s volunteers, donors, or grants , nonprofits require these necessary resources and must use them efficiently. Whether it’s volunteers, donors, or grants , nonprofits require these necessary resources and must use them efficiently.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

You set goals, like these twelve communications goals for nonprofits , including community engagement, raising awareness of issues, and fundraising. And every day you manage tactical communications channels like email, social media, print marketing, PR and more. But what’s in the middle? I wrote a whole (award-winning!)

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The Agitator

APRIL 23, 2013

Early this year the 100 year-old American Cancer Society (ACS) rocked the direct response ecosystem with its decision to stop all direct mail acquisition … stop the use of direct mail to non-dm acquired donors … and remove the ACS list of donors from all exchange universes. BUT … that’s not the case at all. Here’s the deal.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Forcing users to go through multiple steps is one of the fastest ways to lose donors. 63% offered no action opportunities on their thank you page or emails. How welcoming! Eight Online Fundraising Strategies You Can Do Right Now. Eight Online Fundraising Strategies You Can Do Right Now.

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Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

In my experience, the biggest difference in the varying payback on a Care2 multi-channel donor acquisition campaign (or any online acquisition) tends to be the total number of fundraising appeals that an organization sends to its supporters. If you break that down, it''s two per month, on average.

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The Agitator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Thank heavens I didn’t promise you a light and easy read on this subject of Second Gifts. It’s complicated, because a more comprehensive discussion of the subject can involve a range of inter-related concepts from acquisition arithmetic to donor preference, donor identity, and donor commitment and even predictive analytics.

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The Agitator

MAY 27, 2013

Everyone’s doing it these days – from large international organizations and local chapters of national organizations, right down to your children’s school PTA or soccer team. And what is it they are all doing? Crowd-contributing! 34% Participate in fundraising events. 27% Fundraise for charity. 27% Sign online petition.

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Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Personalized marketing is key for nonprofit success, especially when it comes to donor communications. Therefore, as you create your marketing plan , make sure your nonprofit effectively uses software to engage your audience and personalize outreach as much as possible. Launch a new donor marketing campaign. By Gerard Tonti.

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The Agitator

MARCH 27, 2012

…the average nonprofit has a 60 to 70% chance of getting an addition contributions from existing donors; …a 20 to 40% probability of getting a gift from a lapsed donor; …but less than a 2% chance of receiving a gift from a prospect. Because acquisition is easier. Recognize acquisition for what it is – lead generation.

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EveryAction

MAY 24, 2018

There is a lot of learning and experimenting going on in digital fundraising, which is fueling new innovations in how to raise money across the whole spectrum of digital channels. From social media to events they’ve attended to their email engagement and donor history. This is where EveryAction comes in!

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NextAfter

MAY 17, 2023

Luckily, Google provides a GA4 setup assistant to help you get started. As with any new tool or platform, the more time you spend working with it, the less intimidating it becomes. It may look confusing at first but actually allows you to keep the data and insights most important to your organization at your fingertips.

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NextAfter

MAY 17, 2023

Luckily, Google provides a GA4 setup assistant to help you get started. As with any new tool or platform, the more time you spend working with it, the less intimidating it becomes. It may look confusing at first but actually allows you to keep the data and insights most important to your organization at your fingertips.

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The Agitator

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

There’s plenty about analytics, monthly giving, how to do this and do that, but nary a panel on “The Ugly vs. The Beautiful in Fundraising” Shame on the conference organizers. How in the world could the Program Committee have missed something so essential? Nor do the donors, mercifully, see us.

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The Agitator

APRIL 17, 2011

You decide … should Stephen keep his job? In fact, I should be the 84 th fundraiser you fire. I believe most of the organizations in the Target index are doing worthy work that is very relevant. 2) People give when they have a sense of security and optimism about the future. 3) The past five (ten!)

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Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2021

Chad will review the best practices in fundraising prospect identification and provide practical tips for how small nonprofits can maximize their network. Good morning if you’re on the West Coast, I should say. Good morning if you’re on the West Coast, I should say. You can use either of those.

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The Agitator

MAY 25, 2009

Our latest white paper on donor loyalty, Donor Superstars: Working with Your Missionaries, is now available. Based in part upon our DonorTrends survey research, Donor Superstars looks at two very special groups of donors — Recruiters and Loyalists. Donor Superstars is available free to Agitator Premium subscribers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

So what are Google Ad Grants ? As long as an organization meets the basic eligibility requirements, which almost all nonprofits do, and the application is submitted correctly, the nonprofit will be approved for a Google Grant. How Can You Use a Google Grant? Can Small Nonprofits Participate in the Google Grant Program?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Jacobwith will show you five powerful and simple “must do’s” to cut through year-end fundraising noise, help increase your Giving Tuesday success, and increase donor retention. Thank you so much for joining us. We are here to talk about Five “Must Dos” for Year-End Fundraising Success. Lori: I do too.

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NextAfter

JANUARY 13, 2023

But you wonder: why aren’t the likes, comments, and even clicks to your donation page not translating into more donations? But I actually found that most mobile donation pages are responsive, and organizations are doing the essential to optimize their mobile experience. Your social media engagement is growing. You’re not alone.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Your donors are the ones who make your organization’s mission possible. They fund your programs and ensure you’re able to continue the amazing work that you do on a daily basis. With all they do for your organization, are you thanking them thoroughly enough? . Here at Bloomerang, we specialize in donor retention.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Your donors are the ones who make your organization’s mission possible. They fund your programs and ensure you’re able to continue the amazing work that you do on a daily basis. With all they do for your organization, are you thanking them thoroughly enough? . Here at Bloomerang, we specialize in donor retention.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 20, 2021

It takes careful planning and cultivation to secure a generous donation from one of your major donors. If your organization isn’t prepared with robust software solutions and technology strategies, you could be missing out on potential major gift opportunities. Track communications with major donor prospects.

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Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

60) Search « Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmarks Released | Main | LOLseals: Flickr API Contest Gets HSUS Over 3,000 Entries » Tuesday Mar 25 2008 Whats an Email Address Worth? Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:36PM | by Eric Rardin How to Measure the Value of an Online Supporter Over here at Care2 we get this question a lot.

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Care2

MARCH 25, 2008

60) Search « Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmarks Released | Main | LOLseals: Flickr API Contest Gets HSUS Over 3,000 Entries » Tuesday Mar 25 2008 Whats an Email Address Worth? Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:36PM | by Eric Rardin How to Measure the Value of an Online Supporter Over here at Care2 we get this question a lot.

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NextAfter

AUGUST 22, 2022

And the recent Global Online Fundraising Scorecard revealed many simple ways in which Canadian charities can optimize their digital fundraising efforts to beat this benchmark and grow giving even more. How a dedicated confirmation page can unlock new donors. Canadian giving is on the rise. Additionally, online giving grew by 6%.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

At least, I hope you will. Have you looked at it lately? If I’m a donor heading to your site to make a year-end gift, here’s what I’m thinking: Don’t Make Me Give You My First-Born to Donate. The more information you require, the more you kill your conversion rate. Is it painless? Or is it a pain?

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Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Luckily, you don’t have to guess about how to improve your site design. Luckily, you don’t have to guess about how to improve your site design. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about website data metrics, including: . However, only 29% track data that can aid in website optimization. .

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Identifying the primary software solutions used by nonprofits and understanding their features can help you fill any gaps in your strategic plan and maximize your fundraising potential. The types of nonprofit software we’ll cover include: Donor Management Software. Best Nonprofit Software for Donor Management. Events Software.

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Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Inspired by the good done unto them-- whether due to a particularly tasty holiday feast or maybe even a productive Black Friday-- donors are ready to contribute to positive change in their communities. . There are a few strategies sure to help you in the process: Assess your nonprofit’s current fundraising abilities. .

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The Agitator

JULY 10, 2018

Direct marketers who are measured against a net budget goal are loathe to give up “their donors” to major donor prospecting or try to drive them to events. to keep walking, biking, going to galas,with no “interference” from those who might try to turn them into institutional donors.

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Fundraising Coach

JUNE 28, 2019

You can see his most recent thoughts GIFs on Twitter @midwesttgs. How to use data to build authentic relationships with prospects. How to use data to build authentic relationships with prospects. How data helps tell the full story. Today's guest post is from Neon One's Tim Sarrantonio. Data is everywhere nowadays.

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