Email Marketing

DonorPoint Expands Capabilities & Support with Acquisition by Scanco Software

We are excited to announce that DonorPoint, the industry leader in Donor Engagement software for the Nonprofit sector, has been acquired by Scanco Software, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the Manufacturing and Distribution industries. The acquisition is set to revolutionize the Nonprofit industry by combining DonorPoint’s unparalleled proficiency in delivering eCommerce best practices tailored for fundraising and industry-leading payment solutions with Scanco’s expertise in warehouse and manufacturing automation solutions.

donor base

4 Powerful Ways to Build a Better Donor Base

It’s no secret that building a donor base is challenging for nonprofits. The foundation of donors that many organizations have relied on for years has dropped in recent years, even though it was estimated that 2018 would see a 3.2% increase in individual giving (following a 3% increase in 2017). Indiana University Lilly Family School …

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fundraising planning

2019 Fundraising Planning: Building a Strategy Using What You’ve Learned

Fundraising in 2018 was driven by online giving both through online giving platforms and social media. Instagram is growing as one of the top social platforms — they hit one billion users in 2018 and aren’t showing any signs of slowing down. Currently, around 30 percent of nonprofits are using this platform as a space …

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Donor Marketing 101: Sending the Right Messages to the Right Audience

Use Your Messaging to Inspire Action in Your Audience Donor marketing can make or break the success of your nonprofit because this is how you’re building awareness and inspiring donors to join your cause. With the right strategy, you’re lighting a fire in your audience and motivating them to become an advocate for your cause. …

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The Fundamentals of a Successful Giving Tuesday Campaign

Use Giving Tuesday to Build Awareness for Your Cause It’s almost that time of year when you won’t be able to escape an ad or promotion for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. For nonprofits, commercial holidays usually don’t provide a lot of benefits, but a Giving Tuesday campaign could be the catalyst you need to …

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Step-by-Step Guide To Creating & Sharing A Custom Slideshow

You’ve probably received emails with embedded custom slideshows.  They’re slick.  They’re engaging. They’re also really easy to create using entirely free tools.  I’ve put together step-by-step instructions to walk you through the entire process.   CREATE YOUR CUSTOM SLIDESHOW Collect compelling images for your slide show. Login to google and CLICK HERE to visit your …

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Send Emails That Work

By GEOF PELAIA Geof Pelaia is  founder of Pelaia Media Group, a digital marketing agency in Rocky River, Ohio providing content marketing strategies for businesses that include brand development, web design, social media, graphic design, and video production. Marketing communication technologies are always advancing, but email is still the most reliable way to connect with donors …

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