Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

For instance, if your website focuses heavily on images or graphics, simply not including captions or alternative text can drive away supporters or donors with a visual impairment or slow internet speed. Try to stay away from purely sensory characteristics (such as sound and images) to convey important information.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Alternatively, you can create a new form from scratch and format just one page header of your form. Personalized thank you’s sound incredibly time-consuming, but there are tools to make this essential task manageable for your team. After you spend time creating one branded form, you can simply copy and edit it for all future pages.

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TechImpact

MARCH 18, 2014

Making sound judgements after considering alternatives is perhaps the most imperative quality of all. They are able to understand ideas, thoughts, and concerns others make and use that information to advance their nonprofit’s mission. Sure judgement. Persistence. Obstacles are mere blips in the radar.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

According to the Disability Language Style Guide from the National Center on Disability and Journalism, differently-abled is a term that grew out of the 1990s as an alternative to words like “disabled,” “handicapped,” and others. As they may sound, possessive determiners are words that serve to express a relationship of possession.

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Language Alternative Audience Impact 116

Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

It’s important to have a script that sounds like what you would say in a normal conversation. Let’s face it: Listening to “exciting updates” sounds about as enticing as watching paint dry. Staff members who feel they need more guidance when reaching out to potential donors. How to write and use your own fundraising call script.

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Script Examples Donation Fundraising 106

NonProfit Hub

JULY 24, 2020

If you don’t want to get ignored in the overcrowded inbox of your subscribers — or even worse, get backlash from your subscribers for sounding inappropriate and profiteering — you should take a look at various do’s and don’ts of email marketing to consider during a crisis. . Keep in mind that screen fatigue is a real issue.

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email Marketing Language Alternative 78

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

So far, that sounds pretty familiar to how all companies operate. To find the right product for your needs, the best place to begin is with requirements to help you evaluate alternatives. In fact, most nonprofits require a minimum level of fundraising each year to reach their mission goals. How to Choose the Right Software.

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Software Guide Award Grant 299

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 6, 2011

Born in the early 17 th century, Haiku as a literary form was a product of the game Renga in which poets wrote alternating stanzas to create poems with sound unit counts known as "on." I know, now, that my 'journey of a thousand miles' had already begun."

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Japan Artist Alternative Sound 133

Greater Giving

APRIL 27, 2022

Preparing a solid event alternative doesn’t have to cost time and money. Use video and sound production to plan ahead for your event. Some nonprofits were ahead of the curve last year and hosted “hybrid-style” events, where virtual attendance was built into the plan alongside a live event.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Does any of this sound familiar? If simply telling your boss what to do doesn’t work, you need to find an alternate route. How might you direct this boss to their own inner wisdom and power so they might see the possibility of some leeway or alternate option? Rather than guide, we badger. That’s not really leading.

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Guide Learning Knowledge Test 74

Robert Weiner

JANUARY 28, 2010

Once I got my stuff moved over I started playing with the laptop and found that it had no sound. The Lenovo system diagnostics and Device Manager said everything was functioning normally, but I had no sound through the speakers -- only through the headphone jack. Maybe there are other alternatives.

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Adobe Flash Laptop Instruction 112

Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

That sounds amazing. Alternatively, you can look up “image optimizer” for a few other sites. Rather than an image or text, videos are more interactive and are better at conveying your mission and gaining a donor’s trust. Studies have shown that adding videos to your landing page can increase conversion rates by 80%!

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Los Angeles Impact Donation Kansas City 116

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

Then, they can read about what foods will be present at the event and take necessary precautions like bringing medication or alternative foods in order to safely attend. Make sure to consult a lawyer to incorporate necessary changes to your waiver to ensure the document is legally sound and compliant. Events for first-time supporters.

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Online Fundraising Social Media Fun 52

Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Organization Mission: The California State Parks Foundation delivers innovative solutions for an excellent park system by facilitating park improvements, inspiring stewardship, supporting partners, advocating for sound policies, and connecting people to 280 state parks to enjoy now and for generations to come.

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San Diego San Francisco California Conservancy 126

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Packard and the TCC Group collaborated on an alternative approach evaluating the foundation’s Organizational Effectiveness Program. All evaluation data was posted on a public wiki.

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Reflection Public Learning Build 92

Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

By focusing on connecting with these donors, showing them how their investment in your cause is making a tangible impact, and offering alternative ways to get involved, you can support steady or increased retention at your organization. It may sound obvious, but many nonprofits simply never ask contributors to increase their donations.

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Donation Practice Fundraising Gift 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Sound familiar? But in these tough economic times, new advances in technology are making virtual events an interesting and compelling alternative to the traditional in-person conference. Perhaps some of the above mentioned sound like common sense, but the small details can make a world of difference in a virtual setting.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Whether you are a university that can’t have alumni come to campus, a nonprofit scrambling to replace your gala , or an association coming up with an alternative to an annual conference, a large part of organizational revenue is at stake. Sounds simple right? Many events are canceled and that’s a problem.

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Virtual Conference Content Award 44

AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

While a virtual scape room space might not sound so appealing, think again! So be sure to ask ahead of time for attendees to purchase craft supplies or suggest everyday alternatives that can be used instead. . Virtual event platforms can do a lot in terms of augmented reality, virtual reality, and game-like graphics.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

While a virtual scape room space might not sound so appealing, think again! So be sure to ask ahead of time for attendees to purchase craft supplies or suggest everyday alternatives that can be used instead. . Virtual event platforms can do a lot in terms of augmented reality, virtual reality, and game-like graphics.

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Virtual Ideas Virtual Classroom Classroom 52

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2016

The alternative, outbound marketing , occurs when organizations sends content out to their audiences (think print ads, commercials, and so on). Sound like it’s step one and done? That sounds like a win-win-win! Inbound marketing digs deeper than just attracting an audience; it aims to put out information that they truly enjoy.

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Marketing Guide Phase NPO 28

NTEN

APRIL 8, 2011

I haven’t figured out how credit card information goes in where sound usually comes out – get an explanation here – but then again, I don’t generally take apart my computer to figure out how the DVD drive works. Alternately, you can also ring a cash purchase or input the number of a card that refuses to swipe.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 5, 2014

I thought it was a great question at the time, but it wasn’t until last panel of the day discussed alternative “cool” events that I decided… YES. Sounds fun, right? Thankfully, this question was asked after the alternative events panel when our group came back together at the end of conference to reconnect. How do we compete?

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VisionLink

JANUARY 19, 2015

Instead of cooperating with the other side, our politicians sound like Groucho Marx in Horsefeathers: "Whatever it is I''m against it." If we are to break through America''s political impasse, we the people have no alternative but to learn to live together. We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

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America Law Mississippi Children 100

VisionLink

JANUARY 21, 2013

Instead of cooperating with the other side, our politicians sound like Groucho Marx in Horsefeathers: " Whatever it is I''m against it." If we are to break through America''s political impasse, we the people have no alternative but to learn to live together. We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

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America Law Mississippi Children 138

Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” Any of that sound familiar? But a Board member’s home can often be a lovely alternative, while still offering a private space for conversations. .” “Nobody shows up on time. Then, they want to leave early.” ” “Nobody comes prepared.” Well, have no fear. I GET IT, and I’m here to help!

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Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

Whole Whale

DECEMBER 11, 2022

These acts mimic the standard set by the European Union with GDPR and many of the policies will sound familiar. There are also multiple bills moving through legislature in no less than 25 other states and the federal government ( COPRA ) that could become law in 2020. What is weird is that these acts begin to treat U.S.

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Law Digital Guide New York 52

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 14, 2009

That worries me, because I don’t think I’ve heard about a groundswell of demand for changing Chafee in the United States, other than when one textbook publisher's representatives get up in public and sound like banking executives from five years ago (if the government would just stop regulating us, we'd take care of everything).

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Copyright Proposal Audio eBook 104

Neon CRM

JUNE 22, 2023

Automate but Personalize Appreciation “Automated personalized appreciation” may sound like a contradiction, but it’s completely possible as long as you get to know your volunteers. If you follow the initial best practices of keeping detailed records and properly grouping volunteer data, you’ll know what’s important to them.

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Volunteer Practice Management Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

I shared the video on my personal profile and it prompted quite a heated discussion in the comments between my colleagues. The controversy on my Facebook wall boiled down to those who felt the emotional pull of the story and those who had an alternative view.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

I truly wish I could have attended Facing Race , which sounded like a completely awesome and transformative event this past fall in Baltimore. You should go and tell us all about it. My sister attended, and I kicked myself about 87 times for not knowing about it or getting out there.

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Arts Question North Carolina Museum 48

BoardAssist

MAY 13, 2014

Sound familiar? Alternately, do a swap with a development professional in your area, so each board gets trained by an outsider for free. The second mistake is that many organizations don’t have a formal asking process for their board members. Both of these mistakes have simple fixes for your organization.

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Giving Training Train Gift 71

Everyaction

MAY 9, 2018

Often alternately known as legacy programs, Planned Giving programs are a means of cultivating strong relationships with planned gift donors and supporting them throughout the complicated process of enacting a planned gift. Planned Giving is the process of arranging a contribution that will be allocated at a future date.

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Giving Gift Nonprofit Relationship 40

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 20, 2017

As Becky and Joe noted, it can sound like taking your amazing craft beer and distilling it into a Bud Light. I've also started tinkering with an alternate food-related metaphor for this quandary: sourdough. But if you're going to unleash something, you better make sure that you believe in it 100%.

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Turkey Model Museum Delicious 26

BoardAssist

MAY 20, 2014

Does your organization have a sound, carefully managed and board-approved Investment Policy Statement? Alternatively, does the mission of the organization state that certain investments should be excluded or others included? The size and complexity of the portfolio usually determine the kind of outside resources engaged.

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Management Policy Government Classes 61

Museum 2.0

JULY 10, 2018

but I felt like I didn't have any alternative formats to draw on. Sounds like great participation to me. I didn't know how to kick off a productive conversation, make group decisions, or close a meeting with energy. I knew that I didn't want to replicate the droning report-fests I'd encountered in other jobs.

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Hosting Arts Help Museum 31

Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2016

Sounds great in theory, but what, you're probably thinking, does it look like in practice? Again, sounds exciting, but how does it actually work? The alternative, in most cases, is a lot of time, effort, and money poured into a website that either misses or ignores that context. Putting It to Work.

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