by Mike Montalto | Nov 29, 2018 | Guest Blogs, Nonprofit Technology, Strategy
Guest Blog by Abby Jarvis, Qgiv We know donation forms should be mobile-friendly. We know donors appreciate being able to make gifts via text messages. We also know people love getting involved in and donating to peer-to-peer events. But we don’t talk much...
by Mike Montalto | Nov 8, 2018 | Fundraising, Giving Tuesday, Strategy
In prior blog posts, we have stressed the importance of following up with donors with a strong stewardship program. Fundraising is really about building relationships with donors. A quick thank you message does wonders to let a donor know you appreciate their effort....
by Mike Montalto | Oct 25, 2018 | Giving Tuesday, Integrated Marketing, Social Media
Halloween has come and gone and holiday decorations line the shelves at most retail outlets. Black Friday shopping bleeds over and starts on Thanksgiving Day. Those who want to avoid the crowds spend hours browsing Amazon on Cyber Monday. But as fundraisers, we have a...
by Mike Montalto | Oct 11, 2018 | Fundraising, Social Media, Strategy
So, you’ve built an integrated strategy to promote your nonprofit’s upcoming fundraising event. You planned months ahead, so you could reach attendees and sponsors with multiple targeted messages. Don’t throw that work away by not having a plan to captivate your...
by Mike Montalto | Oct 4, 2018 | Integrated Marketing, Personalization, Strategy
We’ve talked a lot about tailoring your message to fit specific audiences in our past blog posts. By now, you’re probably a pro at creating personalized communications for different segments of your donor base. While your donors may have several unique traits, the...
