But Don’t Forget Seniors
Yesterday we talked about Boomers as the centerpiece demographic of today’s marketing (and fundraising).
But don’t forget Seniors. Still the mainstay of direct mail fundraising for most nonprofits, new data from Nielsen reinforces that Seniors (ages 65+) should also be included in your online fundraising plans. This group represents about 13% of the total population, and now nearly 10% of the online population.
According to Nielsen, there are now 17.5 million Seniors online. Up 55% over the past five years. And their favorite destinations include sites like Facebook and YouTube, so they’re not just sending email to the grandchildren! 51% pay or view bills online (and make contributions?) and 49% read general or political news (engaged with issues?)
Tom
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