Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

It’s not hard to see the difference. In the donor’s mind, they can’t close the loop on the gift until they receive a receipt. But when they receive a receipt that is no different than the one they get when they purchase a box of cat treats, it makes their gift feel transactional rather than meaningful. It’s just too dull.

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Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

It’s the idea that anyone in the world, regardless of location, language, disability, or platform, can participate or engage with something. Web accessibility is the idea that everyone can use all internet content, regardless of location, device, language, or ability. Accessibility by itself refers to the “ability to access.”

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

And I wonder if you could share a little bit about how it’s been for you to be working with this imagery, this visual language that you’re creating? And so I’m kind of a radio producer and audio nerd, and I just thought it would be amazing to bring in sounds from the natural environment to accompany her words.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Focusing on donors as partners instead of focusing on money can make a huge difference. Your donors want to SEE that their dollars REALLY do make a difference in moving you towards your goal. Nothing is more boring than boilerplate language: “Your donation will help us bridge the gap between mental illness and health care”.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

You know, the kind where you get mind-blowing results like higher than average email open rates, more donations than ever on Giving Tuesday, and surprise donation after surprise donation the last week of the year. Sounds great, right? See the difference? This success can be YOURS this year! That’s a yucky feeling!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. That said, it’s important to understand that the type of content that performs best on LinkedIn is a bit different than Facebook and more similar to Twitter. List all languages spoken, honors and awards received, and publications. Keep that in mind!

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 8, 2022

What is the difference between lobbying and political advertising? Sound hazy? IEs cannot be made using substantially similar language as a candidate’s campaign materials. There are other rules as well, but these are some of the most important ones to keep in mind. You’re not alone.

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Gyrus

JUNE 28, 2016

Whereas other ideas were best suited for the minds of my friends. But even then, I often felt my mind drifting off in class, doodled on notes, or encountered moments where I was not motivated enough to attempt to process the course content. People learn at different paces and best with very different methodologies.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

These new websites enable people to support the causes they’re passionate about and connect with like minded individuals – inspiring further interaction, engagement and support. ammado is one that might not sound familiar, but don’t worry, their doing something really special. 5) ammado – [link].

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 27, 2021

And when you fundraise with the future in mind, you spend your time differently. If even a few months of cash reserves sounds insurmountable, take a breath. If that number sounds too steep, start with 5 percent or even 3 percent, with a plan to increase the percentage over time. They are playing the long game.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

These nonprofits have gotten really good at making it easy for people to understand how their donation will make a difference. But first, let’s be sure you’re connecting your monthly gift to something that makes sense for the donor, helping them easily understand how their donation will be making a difference in the lives of those you serve.

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.orgSource

JULY 17, 2023

ChatGPT is a large language model within the family of generative AI systems. ChatGPT , from OpenAI, is a large language model within the family of generative AI systems. Large language models (LLMs), adept at communicating with human speech, represent a significant advance in computing. It was launched in November 2022.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

They can sound like the same language. The difference with negativity is that it persists, permutating and propagating itself. Negativity can eventually colonize your mind, and like a virus, just feed itself. They’re well-worn paths are where your mind, if not trained, will take you.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Having 5-10 good questions in mind can help you make sure you get the answers you’re looking for from the meeting. Work from a list of prepared questions , but be prepared to go off-script if the donor goes in a different direction. Not only can you ask questions, but you can read body language which is very hard on the phone.

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Achieve

JULY 27, 2015

Tailored to the person you’re talking to, your response probably sounds something like: “We educate and empower people who lack resources and opportunities….”. And it is that something which like-minded donors are most likely to respond to and support with their time and resources. Or: “We provide basic services to those in need….”.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

But it’s not as easy as it sounds. Because the site convinced me that the organization was working to solve an urgent problem and that my gift would make a meaningful difference. Something in the photos and the language on the page pulled me in and made me care. Show different facets of your work. Just make it obvious.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 16, 2014

But here is where I’m different from most of you: I actually read every letter I get so as to better understand why I should pay attention and whyI should (or shouldn’t) give to an organization. A few of the letters include language I haven’t heard since my high school economics class. Sound familiar?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 15, 2017

You could either think, ‘That is way too big for me to wrap my mind around,’ or you can say, ‘That’s a big goal, and I can do something to move the needle, even by one tick.’. That feels different, doesn’t it? 2030 may sound like a far-off date, but it’s closer than you might think. Let that sink in for a moment.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 4, 2021

Using high-quality content, concise language, and effective Calls To Action, visitors will be more inclined to meet your desired goals. As a powerful marketing tool, you’ll benefit from making web design decisions with the Grant in mind. Effective use of the Google Ad Grant requires constant consideration of questions like these.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

If you’ve caught the news at any point in the last year, you know that the trending topics are different than anything we’ve encountered before. Think of it this way: the training that Doctors without Borders members undergo is significantly different than that of, say, the local Boys and Girls Club. Evolutions in Content.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

There were some, of course, that made a bigger impact than others—whether because they challenged us to think about the world in new and different ways, or simply kept us entertained when we needed it most, and our eyes were revolting from far too much screen time. (We even started our own little book club!).

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

When you are brainstorming, your words might not sound so polished, which is fine. How much will we ask for and how will that money make a difference? Donors respond well to Asks like these because they can see immediately how their donation will make a difference. Make the Ask using as specific language as possible.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Really cool conversations, lots of different topics, social justice, criminal justice, I think you talked about last week. . I started yoga about, you know, from a really early age, my family introduced me to mindfulness and meditation, even though you would never guess it because they don’t look like typical hippies. .

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Creating a Request for Proposals can be labor-intensive, time consuming, and stressful, but it's a lot easier when you're not starting from scratch - so we've put together a template that you can fill out as you go, which already contains the structure, sections, and language you'll need. What makes your nonprofit different?

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

Ask for help when it’s appropriate with clear language. You could say, “That project sounds great, but my calendar is full and I don’t have the ability to commit to that right now.” An open communication style and proactive stress release initiatives make a big difference. .

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

They made the decision to pivot to a different kind of event: an online brunch fundraiser based on the peer-to-peer model called A Toast to AuSM – and it’s one of our top crowdfunding and peer-to-peer website examples from 2021. If that sounds like a lot, that’s because it is. If great customer support is available, use it!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

At Qgiv, we guide our work by keeping our core values top of mind, and one of those values is empathy. Sound familiar? Keep in mind that some venues may not allow you to stake anything into the ground or even tie things to existing structures. Your in-person fundraising event may need to look different due to COVID.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Does that sound good? So I want you to keep that in mind that it’s not too late. If that sounds like you, put “me” in the chat. So I want you to tell me which one of these sounds most like you, related to getting 10k gifts. Number 1, if this sounds like you, put a 1 in the chat. I want to hear it.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

It was really how to do all social media well, but I guess the Social Media Well Conference does sound a little awkward, so Blogwell it is. From Texas Instruments , social media is global and we must keep that in mind. The conference was actually called Blogwell but I just don't think that did it justice.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Taking part in Giving Tuesday can mean many different things—from participating in an organized service project to donating to a nonprofit to smiling at a stranger. Make sure you’re tailoring your messages to different groups of people by creating multiple contact lists, like a segment of new supporters and a segment of longtime supporters.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2016

After all, once supporters join a group of philanthropically-minded people who care about your organization, they’re likely to replicate that behavior. While you can and should offer perks of this variety to your valuable members, it’s important to keep in mind that the perks are not the program. Increase impact with matching gifts.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 10, 2006

Think about how powerful the use of the metaphors around the "war on terror" are, and how differently we’d think about our world and our life if the prevailing metaphor were one of "catching criminals who use terrorist tactics." Human beings use metaphors all the time to understand the world, and to frame it.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Heck, our language is littered with support for this view. Are there differences within the broad baskets I skecth out above? At risk of sounding like an old curmudgeon, I remember back in the internet bubble years of the mid-late 90's when everyone said you just have to "launch and learn."

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Whole Whale

MARCH 28, 2023

It exists in the algorithms that govern your Facebook timeline, explains why YouTube always recommends the perfect video, or more recently, powers the Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s Chat-GPT , Google’s Bard , or Bing’s AI Chatbot , and others that have made headlines. Chat-GPT is a generative large language model.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Heck, our language is littered with support for this view. Are there differences within the broad baskets I skecth out above? At risk of sounding like an old curmudgeon, I remember back in the internet bubble years of the mid-late 90's when everyone said you just have to "launch and learn."

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. But if you are using their language or really innovative elements, you should credit them. A creative fundraiser can make any of these items sound attractive to the donor. Mentions at different times and places during any festivals you host.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 8, 2011

I wanted the details of the residency to be shaped by the people who got involved with it, so it needed a structure with an edge that could be pushed against in different directions. At the end of the afternoon, volunteers and I would examine the mind map and we'd come up with an activity for the next day in response to what had been written.

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