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Executing an Emergency Campaign in 12 Simple Steps
September 1, 2020
In the wake of a disaster, every hour counts. The main priority is always an immediate response to those negatively impacted who are in need. After this initial focus, fundraisers should quickly turn their attention to funding the response at hand while building the capacity to address future needs. Many fundr… Read More
A New Way for Nonprofits to Connect With Donors and Raise Money
August 28, 2020
Network for Good Customer Mercedes Kirkland Doyle, founder of The Good News Community Kitchen, joined us on a webinar to discuss her experience engaging donors using personal video messages. She had lots of wisdom to share with the nonprofit world about how effective personal video messages can be. Meet Mercedes Merced… Read More
[Webinar Recap] The Burning Question: How Do I Find More Donors?
August 27, 2020
Here at Network for Good, we have spoken with countless nonprofits looking for ways to grow the number of donors that give to their organization each year. With the average nonprofit donor retention rate less than 50%, it is important for nonprofits to develop ways to both boost their donor retention and find new suppo… Read More
Introducing the Future of Donor Relationships
August 26, 2020
We know you’ve been hard at work supporting your communities and showing the world that #CovidCantStopGOOD. And your efforts haven’t gone unnoticed by donors! Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve seen a significant uptick in online giving across the sector. Organizations that are actively fundraising are thrivin… Read More
Help! Should My Nonprofit Send Appeals Through The Mail?
August 26, 2020
“Curious what your clients are doing about mailers since covid hit? We are gearing up to our first direct mail campaign since the holidays last year and I’m wondering whether other orgs have seen decreased response due to the virus and safety concerns about opening mail, going to the post office, etc.” Fo… Read More
[Webinar Recap] How to Engage Donors with Personal Video Messages
August 20, 2020
Is your nonprofit organization looking for new ways to reach donors and stand out from the crowd? This webinar highlights the benefits of incorporating personal video messages to: Increase engagement through email, text, and other communication tools. Build trust and authenticity. Grab attention in a visual world. Clic… Read More
Help! How Should I Plan for Year-End Fundraising in the Age of Coronavirus?
August 19, 2020
“I’m the head of development of a small local animal rescue. We’re starting to think ahead to the holidays and the end of the year, which is typically when we host our fundraising event and it’s a big time of year for us donations-wise. But this year has been such a challenge with so many… Read More
Help! Do I Need to Plan a Multi-Day Virtual Event?
August 12, 2020
“I have heard that there are ways to get free advertising for non-profits. How do we go about getting it?” Short answer: “Google it.” I kid. However, it is almost that easy. Google for Nonprofits offers an Ad Grant program. Eligible organizations can receive access to $10,000 of in-kind advertising on… Read More
[Webinar Recap] Now & Later: Launching and Sustaining a Planned Giving Program
August 6, 2020
Here at Network for Good, we often hear from nonprofit fundraisers who are interested in learning more about planned giving. Did you know that in early March 2020, the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Google searches about estate planning were at an all-time high? If you are interested in launching or growing a p… Read More
[Webinar Recap] More Than a Thank You: Donor Acknowledgements That Delight
July 30, 2020
The landscape for fundraising is changing rapidly in 2020, and donor acknowledgements are no exception. With digital communications playing an increasingly important role in our lives, nonprofits are working hard to promote better engagement, increase donor retention, and stand out from other nonprofits in their local … Read More