How to write engaging charity emails in 5 easy steps

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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 […]

Three smart tips to help your nonprofit utilize data storytelling

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This post is provided courtesy of Rachel Allison, Principal and Co-founder or Fresh Eyes Digital, an accredited Engaging Networks Partner. Especially over the last few years, the buzz around the importance of being data-driven in the nonprofit sector has risen to a frenzy – and not just for digital marketers, fundraisers, and tech professionals.  There’s good […]

8 Steps for Optimizing Fundraising and Advocacy Campaigns

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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 […]

Six charity Christmas campaigns to inspire your EOY strategy

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In the UK, Christmas is one of the biggest events in the fundraising calendar and an opportunity to reach both new and existing donors. Right now, charities are full-swing into their Christmas campaigns and we’ve seen some crackers!  We’ve been so impressed with how our clients have used Engaging Networks to raise vital funds, and […]

How to Engage Donors for Year-End Fundraising: 5 Tips

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This post is provided courtesy of Adam Weinger, President of Double the Donation. Engaging with donors⁠ (and maintaining high levels of engagement over time⁠) is critical for fundraising at any time of the year. This is particularly true when it comes to the year-end fundraising season⁠—which is sometimes known as end-of-year or holiday giving as well. […]