Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2022

According to the 2022 M+R Benchmarks Report , nonprofits pay an average of $3.31 to secure a lead [i.e., capture an email address] through digital advertising. Most small and medium-sized nonprofits can’t afford to experiment with digital advertising for lead generation, but there are other means of securing new leads for a fraction of the cost – namely, your nonprofit’s website empowered with any of the following unique call-to-actions (CTAs). 1) Top bar opt-ins and links.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 25, 2022

While the younger generations make sense for brand awareness, the older generations make sense for high-level gifts. So, it's time for a strategy update if you're struggling to attract Gen Xers or boomers as donors or have been ignoring them. Here are four ways to target these groups.

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Marketing Marketing 122

Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Giving Season is quickly approaching. Starting today, 501(c)(3) nonprofits who earn a Candid Seal of Transparency may be eligible to enable and accept donations using Apple Pay, providing donors with an easy and secure way to give back. To be enable Apple Pay for your nonprofit, simply earn and maintain your Bronze Seal of Transparency : Sign-in on GuideStar.org and update or claim your profile using your organization’s email.

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Education Education Nonprofits 105

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 26, 2022

This is a new series from Bloomerang called Why I Donated. In each post, one donor will share what inspired them to make their donation and why they donated to that specific cause. Our hope is that this series will provide you with an even better understanding of the people who can help you move your mission forward. Keep reading to find out why CM, a marketing professional in Tennessee, set up a $25 monthly donation for Doctors Without Borders.

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Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Kristin Naragon, VP of global marketing and strategy at Akeneo, at a recent conference. The customer may or may not be always right, but Kristin Naragon tries to always do right by the customer. She also tries always to do right to create gender fairness, equity and inclusion for women in tech. As VP of global marketing and strategy at Akeneo, a product experience platform for more than 600 companies such as Sephora, Forever 21, Carhartt and more, Naragon works on global strategies for better cu

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 28, 2022

With more than $6 billion having been raised through Facebook and Instagram fundraisers now, social fundraising has cemented itself as a key strategy for increasing nonprofits’ revenue streams.

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Amy Eisenstein

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Am returning to work in the field of non-profit fundraising, and really appreciate your articles. They have been so helpful in helping feel I am getting back up to speed. (BTW – is there a typo in the header of item 25? Please feel free to edit this bit out if you decide to post my comment :0).

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Candid

OCTOBER 26, 2022

With GivingTuesday approaching on November 29, nonprofits are working to strategize how to generate revenue and bring renewed awareness to their work. The nonprofit sector’s recognition and adoption of diverse revenue streams, including cryptocurrency, has increased significantly over the last year, but many still feel hesitant when it comes to crypto fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The word “recession” is coming up more and more in nonprofit conversations. Unfortunately, this is a time when people and institutions have less disposable income, meaning nonprofits often receive fewer donations and may struggle to keep their charities running.

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Mission Minded

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Here are four communications best practices you can employ to ensure your messaging is on-brand and breaks through the giving day frenzy. The post Don’t Let Your Message Get Lost in the Giving Day Frenzy appeared first on Mission Minded.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Your nonprofit wants to start peer-to-peer fundraising, but you don’t know where to start. This type of fundraising relies on high-level communication with your fundraisers and a quality fundraising platform. But what is the best peer-to-peer fundraising platform? The answer to this question usually depends on your nonprofit’s needs. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a little different. […].

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Fundraising Fundraising Communication Nonprofits 95

Veritus Group

OCTOBER 24, 2022

When you're a frontline fundraiser, your job becomes more than just a career as you help your donors make an impact on the world. The post Why Being a Frontline Fundraiser is NOT Just a Career appeared first on Veritus Group.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 26, 2022

If we’re not careful, taking such a clinical approach can distract us from considering our readers’ overall experience of the package they receive. Here are a few suggestions to help you stay mindful of your readers’ feelings.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 24, 2022

By Daniella Foster. The kick-off article to this series shared a startling statistic: Forty percent of the world’s population is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, and most of the people in this group live in the countries least responsible for causing it. What’s also startling is that climate change is one of this group’s least immediate concerns.

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Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance 89

Clairification

OCTOBER 27, 2022

“I’m not that smart”. Someone said that to me the other day and it was heartbreaking. The number of tasks in our culture that require someone who was born with off-the-charts talent is small indeed. Just about everything else we need people to do is the result of effort, practice and care. It’s true that variations of that work are easier for some folks, but no one finds all of it easy going.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

End-of-year fundraising can feel like a noisy cash grab. The subject lines in your inbox might be shouting, “Donate now” or “Urgent, just a few hours left!” or “MAKE YOUR DONATION BEFORE MIDNIGHT.”. Is there something you can do now to influence their end of year gift? Something that makes you stand out and lets your donors feel like the heroes that they are?

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Non-Profits Food Philanthropy Technology 86

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Fundraising professionals have an extremely hard job. They must generate greater amounts of dollars in good and tough times. It is not easy to obtain a sizable gift from a prospect in a time of prosperity, must less in a time of perceived recession.

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The Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 24, 2022

There are many benefits of implementing an online volunteer training program. Here are 5 reasons e-learning is worth the investment. The importance of effective volunteer training cannot be overstated. Training is often one of the first interactions that volunteers have with an organization during their volunteer journey, setting the bar and providing a good experience is crucial.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Then what? People tend to prepare, prepare and prepare for the ask. Then they pitch, pitch, pitch. Yet they don’t think much about persist, persist, persist when it comes to navigating the donor’s response. How to Handle the “After Ask”. Failing to persist is a huge mistake. It’s so huge, it can undermine your fundraising success for years to come. Because you only have so many realistic prospects for your nonprofit.

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Jeff Brooks

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In major donor fundraising, it's often said that it's harder to get the appointment than it is to get the donation. That's because in our world, time and attention are more precious than money. This is true for nearly everyone, not just wealthy major donors: Time is in much shorter supply than money. And time is the currency of attention. That's what makes fundraising difficult.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Year-end is looming. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but when you boil fundraising down to the bare bones, our jobs are simple: Give donors a reason to donate to our organization again and again. Here are things to work on to impact your income positively before Dec. 31.

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Veritus Group

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Why do we have so much difficulty talking about the problem in our storytelling about our organizational work? Here are six reasons. The post Why Do Fundraisers Avoid the Problem in Their Storytelling? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Big Duck

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The post How can you get donors to give again? appeared first on Big Duck.

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Jeff Brooks

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Ads written by journalists are why most people hate advertising. They're also why so many ads are ineffective and a waste of money. This is what we learn from The Monday Morning Memo at That Hovering Question Mark. It applies equally to fundraising. Ads written by journalists are those that begin by revealing everything that is to come. Like, “Guidomeyer’s Furniture is having a sale!”.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Email deliverability isn't something many of us consider.until our emails are labeled as spam. Check out our tips to ensure your emails land in inboxes where they belong. Download the Email Deliverability Guide today!

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Nonprofits 105

Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Leda Muller, the Founder/CEO of Pocket Security, facilitates a live discussion with nonprofits about their cybersecurity posture. The post Cyber Security 101 for Nonprofits – Live Q&A appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When you build strong relationships with your donors, you’re increasing the odds that they will continue supporting you now and in the future. However, building relationships isn’t just an important part of the donor journey —it’s crucial for maintaining strong connections with all of your organization’s supporters, including your volunteers, corporate partners, and other community members. .

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Jeff Brooks

OCTOBER 26, 2022

All professions have superstitions. That includes fundraising. Here are some "rules" that I once thought of as absolute. but now know better. "Don't use pastel colors.". This was one of the first fundraising rules I ever learned -- from my first boss at my first fundraising job at a small nonprofit. The rule is thoroughly bogus, and you can read the details here.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Fundraising is facing its most significant threat in years thanks to inflation. Given the impact of direct mail on the donor, it’s more important than ever to secure a new level of insight and operating discipline. Here are two critical decisions your nonprofit should discuss regarding direct mail.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Technology 105

Foundation Group

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The post Death and Taxes: Understanding 501(c)(13) Cemetery Companies appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

No tricks here. Just some scary good articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have a TikTok Holiday Guide, tips for Instagram Reels, fresh data on the state of digital marketing, how to avoid being labeled as spam, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Later has The Top Instagram Reels Trends to Try This Week and How to Find Trending Sounds on Instagram Reels.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2022

————. The post Build a Thriving Nonprofit Summit appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Nonprofits 81

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In the nonprofit arena — like in healthcare — there are best practices, systems and protocols that keep the organization functioning at peak capacity. Much like the human body, when an area is weak or neglected the nonprofit and its mission suffer.

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Volunteer Match

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Guest post by Ed Grocholski, Junior Achievement USA. November is National Entrepreneurship Month. It is a celebration of those visionaries who strike out on their own to start and build businesses that meet customer needs while benefiting the community as a whole.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Are you looking for a new nonprofit marketing job? Or are you hiring for new positions on your nonprofit communications team? . Here’s a list of places to consider looking and/or posting. Please be sure to carefully read each site’s requirements before posting. You may need to have an account or join the Facebook Group to post and there may be a fee involved.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 28, 2022

5 Ways the CCPA Benefits Consumers and Business Owners. CCPA protects your business consumers . Nowadays, it’s incumbent upon businesses to guard their customers’ personal information. This is because shoppers are becoming increasingly wary about sharing personal information with retailers. They are concerned that persons can exploit the data unknown to them.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 27, 2022

I hope you’re enjoying this list of things to focus on when it comes to sustainer giving. So far, I’ve shared four things I’ve learned. Some I had to learn the hard way but certainly they can benefit any and all fundraisers. Here are lessons five and six. .

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