10 Ways to Optimize Your Donation Page to Improve Fundraising Results
The following guest blog comes from Mark Becker, Founding Partner at Cathexis Partners, one of our accredited partners for Implementation Strategy. For more than 20 years, Mark has supported hundreds of nonprofit online fundraising efforts. Fundraising for your nonprofit takes ongoing effort. Every campaign must target the right supporters with compelling messages through multiple channels. […]
Nonprofit Best Practices: 7 Tips for Higher Fundraising Email Open Rates
From Analysis to A/B Testing: Optimizing Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Emails Fundraising is a critical part of any nonprofit organization’s operations. It allows nonprofits to continue their essential work and support their causes. One of the most effective ways to raise funds is through email marketing. A 2019 report by Nonprofit Tech for Good found that […]
EOY fundraising check-in: quick fixes, inspiration and trends
With all the work it takes to balance your campaign with holiday plans and the upcoming new year, we know this final EOY fundraising stretch can be a bit stressful. So we’re just checking in and making sure you’ve had a chance to stand up and stretch, spend some time outside (if it isn’t too […]
ENCC DC 2022 Highlights
In October, we hosted our Engaging Networks Community Conference in Washington D.C. The event brought together nonprofit pros from around North America to learn, share and connect. It’s hard to believe ENCC DC 2022 has already come and gone. But lucky for you, whether you attended or not, you’ll be able to get a small sample […]
ENCC Toronto 2022 Highlights
In August, we hosted our Engaging Networks Community Conference in Toronto. The event brought together nonprofit pros from around North America to learn, share and connect. ENCC Toronto 2022 brought together our clients, partners and team members to listen to inspiring sessions, case studies, product workshop and panels to hear how leading nonprofits are using Engaging […]
The Guide to Venmo for Nonprofits
Venmo is a peer-to-peer mobile app that enables users to easily pay friends and family members also using the app – and now businesses and nonprofits. The app is exceedingly popular with digital natives and younger generations and now using venmo for nonprofits can mean making giving easier for those individuals. Keep reading to learn […]
ENCC UK 2022 Highlights
In May we hosted our two-day Engaging Networks Community Conference in London. The hybrid event brought together people from around the world to learn, share and connect. ENCC UK 2022 was an opportunity to bring together our clients, partners and staff to listen to inspiring sessions, case studies, product workshop and panels to hear how […]
Boost donor conversion with One-click donate pages
This post is provided courtesy of Rachel Kottler, Digital Account Director, at Lautman Maska Neill & Company. If you are looking to increase donor conversion, then the number one way to do so is to remove barriers to donating. One way to do that? Connect an Engaging Networks’ One-click Donation Page to your fundraising pages. The […]
Creating effective email journeys to engage your supporters
Email journeys (automated sequences of emails) are a critical part of your email communications. They allow you to engage your supporters and deepen their connection to your cause. Email journeys don’t replace the importance of a solid ongoing email programme but they are a key way to: Welcome new supporters Build strong relationships with supporters […]
5 tips for nonprofit SMS campaign success
What’s one of the best ways to reach international audiences of every demographic, cheaply, and with open rates of 98%? Impossible, right? It’s actually very possible with SMS marketing. This highly personal form of communication is an important marketing tool for nonprofits of all sizes because of its high engagement rates and straightforward messaging format. […]
How to write engaging charity emails in 5 easy steps
We all know that social media is great for brand awareness and reach, but did you know that engagement with email is much stronger? The M+R 2021 UK benchmarks report found that charities had an average engagement score of 0.35% for Facebook posts and 2.2% for Tweets, yet the average email open rate for charities […]
8 Steps for Optimizing Fundraising and Advocacy Campaigns
Updated 8/15/23 National Nonprofit Day is a reminder of how much organizations rely on fundraising. But there is an equally important yet often overlooked aspect of nonprofit work: advocacy. This can take many different forms, from lobbying lawmakers to mobilizing grassroots campaigns, but regardless, all forms of advocacy aim to raise awareness of issues and […]
Accessibility: Creating an Inclusive Digital Approach
Inclusive Digital Marketing means that all the content generated across any and all of your digital channels is fully accessible and welcoming to all.
4 Ways to Optimize Engaging Networks for Year-End Fundraising
This post is provided courtesy of Brandon Fuller, Owner & Chief Strategist of Raise the Roots, an Engaging Networks Accredited Partner. The holiday season has arrived! In addition to unpacking those sweaters and jackets, you’re likely dusting off your year-end fundraising strategies. As organizations prepare for the season of giving, now is the time to ensure […]
How to Engage Donors with 9 Target Audience Tips
Last updated April 2023 by Steve Collins While attending the Engaging Networks Community Conference in London, I listened to some excellent presentations, where people generously shared their campaign ideas, fundraising experiences and tips on how to engage donors in new and exciting ways. There was a thread that ran through all the sessions I went […]
Nonprofit Data Management: 6 Tips for Keeping Your Email List Clean and Organized
Updated 3/29/23 Nonprofits are proud of their communities, often reflected in their large email lists, and rightly so. However, the quality of your supporters is more important than the quantity. Now is the perfect time to do some housekeeping and start your next fundraising email off with a clean and organized list of supporters. Here […]
The Importance of using a Data Strategy for Nonprofits
Updated 4/6/23 by Steve Collins Nonprofit digital campaigns are an effective way to engage supporters and raise awareness about important causes. However, amidst all the excitement and creativity of designing and executing a campaign, the importance of using a data strategy often gets overlooked. According to a recent report, nonprofits only capture data from about […]
Using Drupal for Nonprofits with Engaging Networks Integrations
At the heart of any thriving nonprofit organization is a mission that inspires donors, volunteers, and staff to join together in pursuit of a common goal. However, a mission statement alone is not enough to guarantee continued growth and long-term success. To build trust and maintain transparency, nonprofits need to effectively interact with their audiences […]
