sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2024

Exit 1: Disqualification Road Exit 2: Proposal Avenue Exit 3: The Stewardship Fork Once you know what road you’re on with a potential donor, you can decide to press the gas or to let it go and move on to a better-fit major gift prospect. There are three major exits you can take on the “Highway of Major Gift Giving.”

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Create a marketing plan that includes social media, press releases, and other advertising, like your local public radio station or other local press. Pick one that sounds like fun to you, because the planning and execution will be easier if you’re enjoying the work.

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Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

This article will answer these following pressing questions about where to begin: What is web accessibility? Try to stay away from purely sensory characteristics (such as sound and images) to convey important information. But if your web design isn’t accessible, you risk missing out on online donations and other conversions.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

Do you wish you had a round-the-clock assistant that could handle repetitive tasks or help draft fundraising appeals, freeing up time to focus on more pressing tasks? Having a human voice ensures content that doesn’t sound cold, clinical, or insensitive. Well, there’s a solution. Let’s face it, AI-generated content isn’t perfect.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

We established Benetech Labs because we needed the space and flexibility to explore new software-for-good ideas with the potential to successfully meet pressing social needs. This may sound challenging, but we have a track record of successfully creating multiple break-even social enterprises. We have a pipeline of ideas, not teams.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

But working with the media is tricky, especially if you don't have a dedicated marketing or press relations person on staff. After years of being on both the press side and the PR side of the media game, here are some of my favorite tips for elevating a fundraising campaign. My favorite tip? "Remember that nobody cares."

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

Can strengthen relationships with existing constituencies.Can present favorable press coverage and thus increased public awareness if the venture proves to be successful and gains the attention of a broader audience. You may be thinking, “well this sounds great, but how do I start one?” How to start a social enterprise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2013

.” By using twitter, the ACLU-NJ’s is not just sharing what ate for breakfast, Udi provides quotes on his organization’s most important cases and issues to reporters, in addition to their traditional press release or emailed statement.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Long hours and endless to-do lists press an already-depleted staff more than ever before. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. Inadequate Processes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2017

Simultaneously, a sound (digital) strategy can be the biggest driver of “we-care” in the organization. But you know what’s even more pressing? Sound familiar? And it’s true! And something we take seriously at See3.). Here’s the deal — Every nonprofit gets told that they need a strategy (and you do).

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Forum One

MAY 11, 2009

I have recently participated as a speaker at several press events: a traditional press conference with newspaper reporters; a recorded over-the-telephone radio interview; and a call-in event for bloggers. The topic was similar in all cases -- specific cases of entrepreneurship and environmental action around the world.

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Forum One

MAY 11, 2009

I have recently participated as a speaker at several press events: a traditional press conference with newspaper reporters; a recorded over-the-telephone radio interview; and a call-in event for bloggers. The topic was similar in all cases -- specific cases of entrepreneurship and environmental action around the world.

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NTEN

JULY 19, 2011

Digital activism has never been about the tools, just as 20th century activism was never about phones, radio or television Digital activism has never been about the tools, just as 20th century activism was never about the tools of phones, radio or television, and pre-20th century activism was never about the printing press or the telegraph.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 10, 2021

The artist may also be interested in partnership if it sounds like the nonprofit will be able to help with press and general outreach. Remember, the better the NFT does over time, the more potential value there is to the creator Think of how you can reward your most loyal supporters with exclusive digital benefits.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

They all sound as if they are doing the same thing. Make sure the press picks up stories about your vision, your successes, and your impact. Think of the organizations that see an uptick in giving after major crises like civil liberties in jeopardy, disaster relief and emergency response. How is one different than the other?

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Whole Whale

JULY 18, 2022

There are no points awarded for sounding smart and using 7-letter esoteric scrabble vocab you memorized to beat your grandma in Words With Friends. Is there press/pr clips you can point to? By following these tips, you can write an email appeal that will actually get results. So get writing and start making a difference! Use english.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Jumo’s received a very warm welcome and a lot of press being that the founder Chris Hughes was also the co-founder of Facebook and director of online organizing for Barack Obama’s 2008 Presidential campaign. ammado is one that might not sound familiar, but don’t worry, their doing something really special.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Long hours and endless to-do lists press an already-depleted staff more than ever before. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

But it's important to remember that "the way we've always done it" may be the reason you're so pressed for time to begin with. This may sound like a lot to consider, but you'll be glad you invested a little more ahead of time if it means saving yourself a lot time later.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2009

She said she pays more attention to press releases that are faxed to her with a nice introductory note. I don’t think I have faxed a press release in years. News directors, reporters and editors receive hundreds of press releases by e-mail each day. Tags: General Fundraising Media nonprofit press release.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2009

She said she pays more attention to press releases that are faxed to her with a nice introductory note. I don’t think I have faxed a press release in years. News directors, reporters and editors receive hundreds of press releases by e-mail each day. Tags: General Fundraising Media nonprofit press release.

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Judi Sohn

AUGUST 1, 2011

Hold down an app icon to move it around, press & hold for copy/paste, moving around the Phone app…all similar enough to the iPhone that I’ve learned by trusting muscle memory. I like that I can set different sounds for each type of notification. I watched iOS 5 demos so I already knew what to do with the notifications.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2015

If we click it with the Text Tool, it will allow us to add text to the box, which sounds like what we want, but it's not. Press Ctrl ( Command on a Mac) and click the layer for the rounded rectangle (most likely called Rounded Rectangle 1 ). Just click after each comma and period, delete each following space, and press Enter.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2015

If we click it with the Text Tool, it will allow us to add text to the box, which sounds like what we want, but it's not. Press Ctrl ( Command on a Mac) and click the layer for the rounded rectangle (most likely called Rounded Rectangle 1 ). Just click after each comma and period, delete each following space, and press Enter.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

If you work with animals, press a paw on a nontoxic ink pad and then onto the card for a “pawsitively” perfect signature! A simple script might sound like this: “ Hey, I heard from our Executive Director that our program would not be successful were it not for you, and I wanted to say thank you.” This is the same idea.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

Advocating for Social Justice: Standing Up for Rights and Freedoms Nonprofit organizations often lead the charge in advocating for social justice, engaging communities in conversations about pressing issues that affect fundamental rights and freedoms. Yet, we must ask ourselves, are these precious principles accessible to all, equally?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Right as you’re digging up the last of your expense receipts and scraping together what looks like a favorable giving report, you look at Instagram ® , Facebook ® , or the news and see coverage of brilliantly executed events with tons of smiling volunteers, generous guests, and crazy amounts of press that people just can’t stop talking about.

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Care2

OCTOBER 8, 2012

As the co-founder and creative director of Free Range, Jonah has helped hundreds of social brands and causes break through the media din with campaigns built on sound storytelling strategies. About the Presenters: Jonah Sachs -- CEO, Free Range Studios Jonah is an internationally recognized storyteller, author, designer and entrepreneur.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 6, 2009

The TRC’s final report has been covered extensively in the press. That may sound comparable – except when one considers that South Africa’s population is nearly fourteen times larger than Liberia’s. In that light, I would like to clarify one misunderstanding that has been repeated in the press.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2014

Does any of this sound familiar? Look for this little guy on the Outlook ribbon: When you press the button, you’ll set up an appointment on your Outlook calendar that looks like this: [Note: If it’s an item I want to follow up on alone, I delete the others on the email and set up a time when I will deal with the request.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

May we suggest that if you ever host a party, you should offer an "Orange Leap Mashup" That sounds like it would be delicious. Never again will Holly have to say, "No, 'M' as in 'Mother' Power, not 'N' as in 'Nancy' Power" That's probably for the best. " Congrats to Orange Leap!

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We’ll share the best places to find your assets and the best practices for your press releases, donation pages, website, and more. Digital marketing may sound complicated, but it’s more accessible than you might think. As you prepare your marketing plan, you’ll need a variety of assets like graphics, images, banners, and messaging.

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Achieve

JULY 24, 2016

In no uncertain terms, Pallotta and others have argued that by not asking funders to invest in their fundraising and marketing activities, nonprofits undermine their ability to generate the kinds of dollars and awareness they need to solve our most pressing problems. What might that sound like?

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 2, 2013

It cuts out the middleman--when someone from the press wanted to know more about an event, they talk to that event producer. That sounds a lot more like what we want to focus on at our museum than selling tickets. I'm excited to see what comes of it, and if this sounds like you, by all means, please apply.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

When you press and hold the camera key, Fire Phone will tell you what it is and let you buy it directly from Amazon. Sounds a bit creepy, right? There's a feature called Firefly, which can recognize everything the phone looks at and hears. Or helpful? I'm not sure.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

Working in tandem with sound and lighting crews. Creating media packages—which typically include video, pictures, a press release, and more to provide to news and radio outlets. Deciding the order of events, such as cocktail hour, dinner, dessert, and any auction games that might be happening throughout the night.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Tell me, does this sound familiar: You're staring at your organization's Facebook page and the writer's block is more like a writer's mountain. Author: Cheryl Black. You have absolutely no idea what you are going to post to Facebook, let alone the (seemingly) 500 tweets you need to come up with. Writing two sentences (or even just one!)

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