I will highlight three of these features in this post, and in my next post I will detail step-by-step the ways in which you can get your community excited about raising money for your nonprofit using Facebook. MORE

The first round of trends I shared with you came from big-name marketing experts, were strategic in nature, and all centered the single most important must-do for 2013. Subscribe here to get that email! Your use of social media is officially a must in 2013, no longer an option. MORE

Many nonprofits understand the importance of growing their email list but simply don’t have the funds to invest in list-building efforts. In addition, so many people now visit your site on mobile devices that it may be hard to access those fields even if they exist. MORE

Email is always a hot topic for you, so I decided to focus on that one day and I learned some great stuff! Avoiding the 5 Most Common Mistakes in Responsive Email Design. How do your emails look on different smartphones or tablets? The Science of Email Deliverability. MORE

Email remains the core communications tool, and one that’s going to be around for the long run. Please join me for Breakthrough E-Newsletters: 5 Steps to Shaping E-Communications that Connect , Thursday, February 16, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM in New York City. Master the mechanics—opt-in vs. double opt-in, list management, in-house vs. outsource. MORE

Last year, my colleague Michelle Shefter wrote about the six most important email series for nonprofits. The second email series mentioned was the re-engagement series. Let that sink in for a moment…. They changed their email address. Email mistypes happen. email MORE

In 2004, the American Marketing Association asked to develop a workshop on blogs. We took that Hot Topic program to 6 major markets in 10-months. day intensive boot camp on using social media in a business-to-business environment. . Include in email newsletters. MORE

EveryAction just released their annual Email Deliverability Study which answers that exact question. Let’s start with a few basics about email deliverability, and then we’ll break down the report. What determines your email deliverability? Old email lists. MORE

Make it easy for them to continue the dialogue with a survey, reply button, links to more information, opt-in forms, download offers, etc. Provide your email and phone number. MORE

Make it easy for them to continue the dialogue with a survey, reply button, links to more information, opt-in forms, download offers, etc. Provide your email and phone number. MORE

Over the course of the last year, I have noticed a rapidly rising organizational interest amongst my clients in using “text messaging” for communications purposes; specifically for opt-in notifications. Email sucks (everyone). In Summary. MORE

Many fundraisers are fuzzy on the rules of email solicitations. Nonprofits seem to receive a little grace with people regarding how we use and reuse our email lists. By following the rules, you can make sure that your email blasts do not start to become SPAM and that you can build trust and accountability with your donors. The law governing mass emailing is often referred to as CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. This act regulates legal use of unsolicited email. MORE

This research should remind you that your organization’s emails arrive in a blizzard of competing messaging. And according to Forrester’s study, 42% of consumers delete most email advertising without reading it. Just because he or she opted in? MORE

For nonprofits, this means you have to build a base of prospective donors to engage in your cause. I've talked about donor acquisition and list building on the blog and in other places. According to Copyblogger, in this webinar you will learn: What is a Minimum Viable Audience, and why you want one The right ingredients to organically grow a healthy opt-in list How minimum is minimum? Building a nonprofit is not easy. MORE

Could your email newsletter use a quick tune-up? Sign up for it using a new email address, then unsubscribe. Review your sign-up form, the "Thank You" page that loads after clicking "Submit," the double-opt-in email that's sent automatically (assuming you use double opt-in), the confirmation page that loads after that click, and the "Thank you for joining our list" email that goes out after that confirmation. MORE

Monthly giving opt-in option on donation pages (especially renewal campaigns) and links from offline campaigns Monthly giving option on every donation page. Feature monthly giving button on the homepage (in addition to Donate Now button). MORE

It's also about using a real email marketing tool for mass mailings and campaigns. Read here to learn more about why Outlook doesn't fit the bill for email campaigns.) Here are a few tips for building and maintaining a clean email marketing list: Consider using a double opt-in email capture. This simply means that whenever someone new joins your email list or when you add someone (with their permission!), Email us any time ! MORE

This post originally appeared in NTEN's July Connect newsletter. We’re just over halfway through 2016 and, if we’ve learned anything so far, it’s that online fundraising has really found its stride in the nonprofit sector. What Email Deliverability Is and Isn’t. MORE

After you enter the code, you get the page above that offers up printable coupons for ConAgra items and asks for your email address. Yes, I would like to receive emails from Feeding America." "Yes, Yes, I would like to receive emails about ConAgra Foods brands." MORE

In this case, the reviewers credit the superior performance of the winning appeal — which outperformed its competitor by 321% — to describing more benefits upfront, including two opt-in forms instead of one, and using numbers in the headline (“7 Reasons …). The startling difference in performance of these two appeals underscores once again — test, test, test. MORE

I was speaking with a client recently about the success he’s been experiencing with our software and strategies when he asked a really great question: “How can I measure the success of my planned giving program in comparison to others?” How did they get in there? MORE

The capability exists to target email messages to specific consumers (donor prospects?) However, there are serious privacy concerns … have consumers on these lists opted-in to the practice? Essentially, when a user opens an email from a partner of the data firm like Elect Strategies – such as an opt-in email from a news publisher – a cookie is generated which reports back to Elect Strategies the IP address associated with the user’s computer or device. MORE

Don’t forget: Email your supporters now and again the week between Christmas and New Year’s. But don’t make it bad email. Jeff Brooks of Future Fundraising Now has a great post on why email response rates are down. The main reason: Because email quality is down. He says if email is dying, it’s suicide. Poor permission and opt-in practices. MORE

There was a great post in ClickZ this week that points out that email is “social.&# The post was a reaction to all the debate about email vs. social networking. Done right, email is just as personal, conversational and bond-building as social networking. People can forward emails just as they share content elsewhere. In fact, as the article points out, you could say that email was the original social network: Philosophically, there is no difference. MORE

In just 1 month, Google+ is one of my top 10 referring sites. In the last 30 days, Google+ is the #17 driver of traffic to FundraisingCoach.com. In one month, more people are following me than in years of Twitter & Facebook. I joined Google+ exactly one month ago. MORE

Subscribers, we’re working on getting you the ability to opt-in or -out of these listings vs. other posts. Email Marketing Manager & Digital Content Marketing Manager Mercy Corps. P.S. Get this jobs post delivered to your in-box every week! MORE

Susan King Cope, the director of development at Carolina Tiger Rescue recently sent me this question: Right now, we provide tours and folks provide their contact info when they check in. We are currently using an “opt out” function. check here) I do not want to receive emails. MORE

Back in 2000, I used email to raise $100,000 in six weeks. I wrote about it in “The $100,000 Guide to Email Solicitation.” ” (You can buy it in the Fundraising Coach Store but I give it away free to everyone who signs up for my free email newsletter.). People tell me they find the “ten tactical tips,” the actual examples of email, and the overall strategy helpful. How do we build up our email list?” MORE

Just like last year , I’m asking: Which communications tools will be very / somewhat / least important to your nonprofit in 2012? How often will you email the typical person on your email list? What excites you about your work in 2012? What scares you about your work in 2012? All data shared in the report will be anonymous. When you complete the survey, you can opt-in to receive a free copy of the Trends Report in late December. MORE

How can we collect accurate, home email addresses? Here are a few tips for building and maintaining a clean email marketing list: 1) Consider using a double opt-in email capture. This simply means that whenever someone new joins your email list or when you add someone (with their permission!), an email goes to that email address with a confirmation link. 2) Make sure you’re capturing email addresses everywhere possible. MORE

Childhood hunger is a hidden epidemic in America that we can no longer ignore. Recently, Donordigital worked with Share Our Strength to coordinate an action for their Hunger Knows No Party campaign to encourage the candidates to turn their attention to childhood hunger in the U.S. MORE

Here, from Loren McDonald of Silverpop, an ‘engagement marketing’ firm, is a good stab at email trends we might see in 2011. I’d especially draw attention to his last four points … each relevant for nonprofit communicators and fundraisers: Social and mobile become important sources of opt-ins for email programs. Email marketing increasingly becomes a “dynamic content platform.&# MORE

In Breakthrough E-Newsletters: 5 Steps to Shaping E-Communications that Connect , you’ll learn everything you need to get a high-impact e-newsletter going for your nonprofit, or to strengthen the one you have. Master the mechanics—opt-in vs. double opt-in, list management, in-house vs. outsource. I promise you it’ll be an incredibly worthwhile three hours when you do. MORE

Or, perhaps it’s a mailing, an email blast or a social media campaign. In that case, you’ll label your effort “multi-channel” or “integrated.” A better way (by leaps and bounds) is what I call Engagement Fundraising — the term I coined by in 2012. MORE

I said you should run an OPT-OUT campaign. Not an opt-in campaign. That’s why helping people change their preferences and/or helping them opt-out of receiving emails could be a really good thing. All of us have too many records in our list. MORE

I''ve got a few questions to run by you to figure out if your nonprofit''s website is doing all it can to bring in donations. I''m happy to report that the three things I recommend will be fairly easy to implement and will make a difference in your donor efforts. This is a test. MORE

Check out our tips for integrating your offline and online tactics to best reach your donors across all channels in your online plan: Offline Mailing Tips: Ask your donors their preference. Remember, your donors hang out in multiple channels, and you want to give them options. You can email your subscribers telling them to watch the mail or wait for the call. Either on your website, in mail, or through social media, you always want to be growing your email list. MORE

One of the most commonly-asked questions we get about online marketing is, "How do I build an email list?" " Building a quality email list over time is one of the most valuable assets a nonprofit can have. Email is still the primary starting point for people taking action online. Use these best practices to ensure that you are providing multiple opportunities for potential donors to join your nonprofit email list. Use your email signature. MORE

Email deliverability measures how successful an email is at making it into a recipient’s inbox. EveryAction just released their annual Email Deliverability Report which answers the question, “How much is spam costing your nonprofit?” Old email lists. MORE

Have you ever felt trapped by your email provider—dissatisfied with the features and/or service but daunted by figuring out how and where to move? Skip to the 5 Steps Why do you need an email service provider? For most nonprofit organizations, bulk email—email newsletters, action alerts or fundraising outreach—is one of the most productive communications approaches there is. NOTE: If you’re still sending bulk emails from your own email, stop immediately ! MORE

As they benefit from what you’re providing, ask them to consider opting-in to have a relationship. If you think personalization is about putting a person’s name on a letter or email, think again. 1- Permission. Donors have immense power these days. MORE

Everyone bends the rules here and there when it comes to selecting lists for email marketing. But I have found that (sadly) most nonprofits don’t have a written opt-in strategy and rarely ask their supporters for permission to send them emails. MORE

Sometimes it’s hard to know whether you are doing the right thing or not, or where to stand in that big gray area. Take nonprofit emailing, for example. There’s the CAN-SPAM law, but its application in specific situations is often confusing and subject to interpretation. MORE