The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

I am in the middle of writing a direct mail fundraising letter for a non-profit client, and tomorrow I will be presenting the letter to them, and explaining why it will be effective. Headlines and sub-headlines. So I am taking a break from writing the letter to share those three things with you. The first sentence.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

This idea is the most practical and, in some ways, the most effective. Promote data sharing across the organization, and reward people for effectively using new analytic tools. Often current freelancers are actually seeking a permanent home. Make Space for Engagement There is a third important option. Mainstream Video Video isn’t new.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2020

How do you communicate effectively? Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. According to a Microsoft study a few years ago, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. So, how do you stand out? How do you not waste time?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

How do you communicate effectively? Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. According to a Microsoft study a few years ago, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. So, how do you stand out? How do you not waste time?

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Association TV

MARCH 16, 2022

Usual suspects are headlines about post time, a hook, putting the right content in the right place and in front of the right people. Of course, posting a boring read with a jargon headline at 2 a.m. But you still have a jargon headline and a boring read. for your age 45+ audience is going to bomb. Certainly not Kathy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

In many cases, it would be a much more efficient use of time to cut way back on organic posts, and instead concentrate on developing a few really effective, conversions-focused ad campaigns. . 8) How to run an effective test. Remove all the lower performing ads, and test different headlines on the best ads.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2022

What you are looking for here is a list of three to six adjectives that effectively describe your organization. You will want to be sure you have a typeface that works nicely as a headline and another for body text. Try to avoid using synonyms since you only have a handful of words to represent all that you are.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

” This name helps search engines understand and index your images more effectively, improving your site’s SEO. Effective alt text should be concise yet descriptive (around 120 characters), but remember that its primary purpose is to help the vision impaired understand your content. So, for example, good old IMG_1234.jpg

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

Use the “mullet” philosophy when writing website and blog headlines. Use your keywords in front (the business), and the rest of the headline (the party) in the back. 6) Your current social media efforts will be more effective. Do this for any image, PDF or video you upload. Upload presentations to Google Slides.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 13, 2022

With expanded text ads, advertisers write up to 3 ad headlines and up to 2 ad descriptions. Advertisers input multiple headlines (up to 15) and multiple descriptions (up to 4). Google then automatically tests different combinations of headlines and descriptions to find the variation that is most relevant to a user’s search terms.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Here are some great tips for how to be an effective mentor, from the new book, 50 Plus! , It's best to think in terms of headlines when you're mentoring somebody. by Robert L. Dilenschneider. Don't be authoritarian. Have something to say, and keep it short. Let them come to you for the details. Be informal. Do not give orders.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

They shared stories about strengthening member relations, growing resources, and using tech tools to eliminate the zombie effect, or those repetitive tasks that drain creativity and enthusiasm. Our headliners, Tiffany Kerns and Al Dea, provided unique perspectives on the intersection of culture and technology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Long-standing e-newsletter design best practices such as a two or three-column-fixed layout, 12 point font size, and text-based links only are officially 51% less effective. Large headline, minimal text, visuals prioritized, and large tappable. Wildlife Alliance: One-Column Responsive Design. Mercy Corps: Two-Column Responsive Design.

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Media Cause

JULY 23, 2021

For call extensions, enable phone call conversions reporting to assess which campaigns, ad groups, and keywords are most effective at driving call conversions. RSAs allow you to create and use multiple headlines and descriptions that Google then tests to see which combinations perform best.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

Next, add a cover picture, company photo, headline, and description. To fill your nonprofit jobs effectively, you need to create a volunteer project that is both accurate and descriptive. It’s a fairly straightforward process. Simply go to “Create a Page for Nonprofit Organization” and fill in the relevant information for each field.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As we step into the new era of data consciousness, organizations face a pivotal challenge: balancing effective fundraising strategies with the stringent demands of privacy compliance. Individuals are more aware and concerned about how their personal information is used, shared, and protected.

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Network for Good

MAY 4, 2021

How to craft an effective call to action. Any successful nonprofit fundraising campaign has an effective call to action. When writing copy for your fundraising page , your headline should reinforce your call to action. Tip: Use your main call to action as your donation page headline. Craft an effective call to action.

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Network for Good

MAY 4, 2021

How to craft an effective call to action. Any successful nonprofit fundraising campaign has an effective call to action. When writing copy for your fundraising page , your headline should reinforce your call to action. Tip: Use your main call to action as your donation page headline. Craft an effective call to action.

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2023

With the climate crisis making headlines every day, the urgency of tackling this issue is clear. But for many in philanthropy, finding solutions to its complexity and enormity can feel overwhelming and uncertain.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

As extreme weather makes front-page headlines year-round, each news cycle brings fresh evidence that we are living in unprecedented times. Making the climate connection Even a decade ago, you might have been able to compartmentalize natural disaster relief as separate from the effects of climate change.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2021

How do you communicate effectively? Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. According to a 2015 Microsoft study, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. So, how do you stand out? How do you not waste time?

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Many non-profits focus on the event part of fundraising events – they find a great headliner , hire a nice band, find a good venue and print up nice invitations. This is because events, when properly run, show a compounding effect. Then, they expect the money to come flowing in. When the revenue doesn’t come, they wonder why.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Some experts suggest this is actually more effective than switching to a new message. Get your writing-hat on and build up that effective content. Remember the importance of the headline. Have a well established core headline. A good headline gets more donors to read the story. Telling a mission success story.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2023

Though the growing climate crisis makes headlines every day, its enormity and complexity can be overwhelming to donors who often struggle to know where to begin and how to devise equitable strategies to address its impacts. This often prevents funders from engaging, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

This data gives a glimpse into who’s funding what, where, right now, especially when it comes to large donors and headline-making giving. Responding effectively to the multiple crises affecting communities around the world requires information about who is doing what, where, right now. Data-sharing partners. foundations.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

Not to worry—we’ll help you with your event planning by teaching you our top strategies for writing an effective fundraising auction item description. Use Attention-Grabbing Language To make your headlines and auction item descriptions more tempting, use words that: Convey appeal (excellent, popular, quality, etc.)

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

Let’s look at ways to make your event stand out from the crowd and grab some headlines. Create a “surround sound” effect with Facebook and Twitter. The charity 5K and walk is so common that municipalities struggle to schedule parks and roadways for these events every weekend.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

When you book a headliner act or keynote speaker, feature them in a sneak preview of your lineup. Allow event headliners or speakers to do an Instagram takeover. Give one of your event headliners or emcees the reins of your Instagram story for the day. Conduct a lineup countdown. Ask for feedback.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 11, 2023

With its ability to generate catchy headlines, persuasive messages, and call-to-action statements, ChatGPT can help fundraiser professionals quickly create content that resonates with potential donors. Provide Personalized Communication Personalized communication is key to successful fundraising.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 17, 2023

Whether you’ve been managing a search campaign for a while or are just getting started, there are a lot of things you can do to help maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your campaigns. Check Your Ad’s Strength With Google’s sunsetting of Expanded Text (ET) ads last summer, Responsive Search Ads (RSAs) are the name of the game.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

To spread the word about a new initiative or build awareness around your mission-driven work, effective communication with your audiences is key. Similarly, for display advertisements on websites, distill your messaging into compelling headlines and striking visuals to grab your audience’s attention.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 18, 2023

Whether you need catchy headlines, engaging social media posts, or persuasive donor letters, AI tools like these can help you fast-track your writing tasks while maintaining that warm, authentic voice your supporters love. That’s where AI writing tools like ChatGPT or Copy AI come to play.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Instead of trying to make sure the headline and first sentence of each post is the same length, the Assembly site chose to use a masonry-style grid, which de-emphasizes the length of text and visually balances the content by organizing the blocks vertically instead of horizontally. 2) Assembly | Malala Fund. 2) Women’s Funding Network.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2009

Today some Packard Foundation staff who have been thinking about network effectiveness, plus our visiting scholar Beth Kanter, got to chat with evaluation expert Michael Quinn Patton about evaluating networks. Organizational Effectiveness Program Officer Kathy Reich mentioned that we get the advice “build your network before you need it”.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 10, 2014

Use these tips to help run an effective board meeting and get back on track toward achieving your mission. Yes, the words ‘agenda’ and ‘fun’ were both used in the same headline. If you don’t already have an agenda, that’s probably a big part of the reason why you’re not feeling like your board meetings are running effectively.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

How do you communicate effectively? Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. According to a 2015 Microsoft study, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. So, how do you stand out? How do you not waste time?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

I mean, did you ever think toilet paper demand or mysterious monoliths would be headline-makers? Engaging virtually is a convenient and effective approach. Here are two effective ways to increase virtual engagement in 2021: Offer an online member community. , who can really predict what comes next? And it’s what members expect.

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