Delivering Emails that Deliver $$
April 12, 2017 at 9:02 am

Turnkey deploys hundreds of thousands of emails each month on behalf of dozens of nonprofits. Email communication is cheap, and its effects are measureable. It is a great channel to nurture and deepen relationships with constituents on which nonprofits depend...

The Art of Engaging Donors on Social Media
April 11, 2017 at 8:48 am

When people engage with brands on social media, it’s usually because they are looking to build a relationship or some kind of connection. Don’t miss this opportunity. An engaged social-media audience is priceless for your organization because these connections provide the potential for increased organic growth and recurring donations...

A/B Test Your Way to Better Fundraising Results
April 6, 2017 at 10:18 pm

Your organization’s current fundraising programs may be getting results. They’re working—or so it seems. But what if your results could be getting better… and better and better? The highest performing nonprofits continually test their appeals programs to optimize programs...

#17NTC Recap: The Digital Age of Nonprofit
April 3, 2017 at 10:07 pm

On a cold, rainy March day in Boston, I set off to meet other nonprofit technology professionals at the 17th annual NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference in Washington, D.C. It was my first time at the conference, but I didn’t need to worry about fitting in...

5 Keys to Discovering Social Media Fundraising Opportunities
March 28, 2017 at 8:42 am

When was the last time you purchased something you didn’t really need because it jumped in front of you? Perhaps because you saw it on a sidewalk stand while walking down the street. Or at the check-out line. Or it popped up as an ad or sidebar on your computer...

Magnificent Millennials: Changing the World
March 15, 2017 at 3:46 pm

Millennials are going to change the nonprofit world in incredible ways. Their enthusiasm and capabilities are significantly different than the generations that came before them, and they are motivated to make the world a better place...

3 Steps to Successful Social Media Fundraising
March 13, 2017 at 3:06 pm

Social media can be a double-edged sword for nonprofits. It’s an appropriate venue to share stories about your cause and foster community among your supporters. When it comes to fundraising, however, social media can be a confusing tool...

The Importance of Online Payment Options
February 28, 2017 at 10:23 am

Just remember, as a nonprofit, your offline donors may be falling into that “senior” category, but your online donors are definitely more of a younger generation mix. Many of us have been saying this for a while—PayPal provides the greatest flexibility and even perceived security for those worried about providing a credit card online. It works with checking accounts and credit cards...

Marketing Automation: It’s Not Going Away
February 8, 2017 at 9:39 am

Last week, this piece on marketing automation ran in the Huffington Post, pushing nonprofits to invest in marketing automation. I am here to beat the drum again, as it may be one of our most important conversations...