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The Bots Face Off – Or Do They? ChatGPT Versus Bard

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That light-hearted description probably isn’t worthy of the significance of this advanced language technology’s entrance into the public market. It’s built on a neural network architecture known as a transformer, which enables it to handle complex natural language tasks effectively.

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Need a copy editor? Look in the mirror

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I often tell folks that making a practice of self-editing is a great way to level up : finish your draft (email appeal, social media post, video script, or whatever else), walk away from it for a minute, and then go back and make changes as an editor would. Eliminate, or clarify, any jargon or Official Language that may be opaque to readers.

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7 “Must Do’s” When Thanking Donors To Win Their Heart and Set Up Future Gifts

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To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. Your thank-you letter should touch the reader’s heart, not sound like an academic paper. Write with warmth and sincerity.

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Nail Your Request for Donations During Economic Ups, Downs, and Crisis Times

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Nothing is more boring than boilerplate language: “Your donation will help us bridge the gap between mental illness and health care”. Be fully prepared to answer the questions your donor probably already has in her mind. And a confused mind always says “no.”. But a simple tweak on the same statement can become quite compelling.

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How to Nail the Soft Skills of Fundraising: The Face-to-Face Ask

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Strong and effective body language. I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Strong and Effective Body Language. Body language can betray you. Asking is part art and part science.

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How to Nail the Soft Skills of Fundraising: The Face-to-Face Ask

Connection Cafe

I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Strong and effective body language can help establish an immediate rapport with your audience and signal confidence in your message. Stand or sit tall.

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10 Soft Skills to Nail the Ask

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I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Strong and effective body language can help establish an immediate rapport with your audience and signal confidence in your message. Stand or sit tall.

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