Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

Whether it’s global heatwaves, flooding in Pakistan, Canadian wildfires that block out the sun, decade-long droughts in Africa, or ever more powerful hurricanes, natural disasters have our attention. The growing alarm to take action is often muted by the enormity of the challenge and the lack of specificity over just what to do.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. Let’s move to specific actions based on the developmental stage of your fundraising program.

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Byte Technology

JULY 28, 2016

Indeed, to differentiate and draw attention to your website, product line or service amongst the great virtual masses it’s now necessary to go to great lengths to grab a visitor’s or reader’s attention quickly and efficiently. Have a “call to action” and promote a sense of urgency. Leverage the power of transactional emails.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2022

This is an example of an effective call to action (CTA) — a short statement or button that urges audience members to take a certain action. This might mean inspiring individuals to donate , volunteer, advocate, become a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or take any other action that supports your nonprofit’s mission. .

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 7, 2021

Does it feel like your attention span is getting shorter? Attention spans have been falling over the years and are now at an all-time low. You’ve got to grab your supporters’ attention quicker and produce engaging material they want to read. Straightforward calls to action include the donate button and social media links.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When done correctly, this review will generate action items for your team. . The good news is, if you know where to look, there are actionable insights hidden in your acquisition results. Looking for actionable insights: Where do you start? . Is your ask or call to action strong? Trust me, I get it. You’re busy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 19, 2012

I also recommend that you start promoting your LinkedIn Group if you haven’t done so in awhile because when people join a group that action gets published to a now much less cluttered news feed. Also, you might want to start publishing status updates from your nonprofit’s company page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2013

Yesterday, this tweet from Howard Rheingold, author of NetSmart got my attention! It is a simple, elegant way to train your attention while working online to keep mindful how you are spending your time. As he says in his book, your attention is one of your most available assets. ” (Note: I created a list.ly

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

As Colling notes, getting attention online is less about driving donors and supporters to your website than it is about having them take actions—signing up for a newsletter, volunteering etc.—directly directly from a social media site.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2017

” Another intervention that emerged was a solution to “techno-interference” at meetings where people are not giving full attention to the meeting because they were on their devices. How does your organization connect its stated values to actual workplace mindsets and actions?

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NetWits

AUGUST 21, 2012

However, if every element on the page is shouting out to the user to grab their attention, nothing will be heard. Your highest priority will be the person nearest the front door and they will be the first to grab the attention of the “user” entering the room. Look at the positioning of the most important “call to action”.

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

This blog post will help provide some quick tips and techniques for helping your mission get more attention in less time. Call to action : What should people do once they’ve heard your story? Make a list of people you hope to gain attention with, and then write your press release. The formula for PR is actually pretty simple.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

And every advocate for social good has much to gain by paying attention to the Information half of IT. Why pay attention to data? Basic data sets allow organizations to take action—such as communicating with members or soliciting donors. There is someone who pays attention to detail and makes the time to correct small errors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 14, 2019

There are eight specific actions business leaders can take to show that they value their employees , according to Andrew Leigh , author of the book, Ethical Leadership -- Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Business Culture. Those eight actions are: Attention -- Pay attention to what people say to show your interest.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

We all have bad memories of pop-ups interrupting our flow on websites when we simply wanted to read some content, buy something, or take another action. A pop-up is an informational or promotional offer that displays over the top of your website content, with the goal of capturing users’ attention quickly and easily. Keep it simple.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In this moment, the intersection of logic and emotion deserves our focused attention. The intersection of logic and emotion deserves our focused attention. Motivation to inspire yourself and others to action—a critical component for any mission-driven organization. That process is becoming more complicated.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Encouraging action : An effective subject line can motivate recipients to take action. Differentiation : In a crowded inbox, your email competes for attention with numerous other messages. Differentiation : In a crowded inbox, your email competes for attention with numerous other messages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

Most texts are read right away, so the easier it is to get involved, the more likely donors are to take action then and there. To take advantage of the “anytime, anywhere” nature of mobile giving and engage with your mobile-minded supporters, try sending an actionable text message with a link to your donation page.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“No matter your title, or how advanced you already consider yourself to be as an inclusive leader, I believe this book will help you evolve and motivate you to take action,” says Jennifer Brown about her book, How To be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role In Creating Cultures Of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

The results will help you gain a better understanding of how much grassroots muscle you have in each district and uncover action takers who might be ready to take that next step up your volunteer engagement ladder. Report #1: took one to three actions in the past six months. Report #2: took four or more actions in the past six months.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Both large and small nonprofits earned top honors this week for their attention-getting taglines, demonstrating again that an organization of any size can craft a powerful, pithy motto to build awareness and connect with its key audiences. Short, punchy and laser-sharp, the Nothing But Nets tagline connects the action with the outcome.

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BoardAssist

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Use the Word “Profit” to Get Your Board’s Attention! The idea of leaving money on the table is one that will get people’s attention. I bet your total is a serious number that gets attention! Showing your leaders what your actual potential might be gets their attention. Thanks Gail! Is it the board members? Is it the CEO?

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. That’s why advocacy organizations and activists organizing their local communities toward action can be such a useful way to drive positive change on LGBTQ+ issues.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Instead of solely relying on your homepage to spotlight your donation form, take this time to try some new and creative strategies to ensure your mission gets the attention it deserves. ? If you start early, you won’t have to scramble when your time and attention to the campaign become critical. 25 Ways to Spotlight Your Donation Form.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

There are eight specific actions business leaders can take to show that they value their employees , according to Andrew Leigh , author of the book , Ethical Leadership -- Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Business Culture. Those eight behaviors are: Attention -- Pay attention to what people say to show your interest.

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Achieve

MAY 4, 2016

But when it comes to needing them to actually take action for your cause, they pretty much disappear. These kinds of “actions” satisfy our impulse to do something without committing us to do more (like making a donation or volunteering our time). Such an approach rarely succeeds in converting interest into action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Due to the restrictive algorithms imposed by Big Tech, many nonprofits have come to realize that organic reach on social media is at an all-time low and as a result, they have moved their social media icons to the footer of their website leaving the header reserved for only the most important calls-to-action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This means that nonprofits have to compete with each other for donors’ attention and resources as they gravitate towards causes rather than organizations. Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As such, consider showcasing your mission statement as a sub-headline on your nonprofit’s homepage, appearing just after your nonprofit’s tagline or name, to immediately grab your audience’s attention. Offer a call-to-action. This makes it simple for supporters to take action to support your cause, regardless of the page they visit.

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See3

AUGUST 28, 2014

One way to accomplish this is through content marketing – a marketing technique that informs, engages, and/or entertains your audience with the goal of ultimately driving constituent action. […]. Content Marketing Nonprofits audience content marketing marketing'

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Join us and learn the four key elements of community storytelling: Inclusion, Attention, Reputation & Validation, and Action. You can then draw on your “donor approved” case for support, its arguments and its language, every time you craft an appeal, making the process strategic and efficient.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Essential functions: Figure out what the tool can do for you, with special attention to the features that get unlocked at each paid tier. Marketing automation will let you find new donors, volunteers, and clients – and more quickly and successfully move them to action. Connected to this is understanding the scope of your needs.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Signature Gala Evening Elements A well planned event timeline builds excitement and spurs action without feeling forced. Guests need to have time to enjoy their meal before you begin your program so they can give their full attention to the program. Live music, or interactive entertainment can add a memorable touch.

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EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Email isn’t just a great tool for sending out your RSVP form and managing other administrative processes for your event, it’s also an effective method of educating and engaging your base so when the day comes, they’re enthusiastic and prepared to take action. Email is also a great way to engage anyone who can’t make it to your lobby day.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 14, 2024

Acknowledgment - Give people your full attention by listening, hearing, validating, and responding to their concerns, feelings, and experiences. Accountability - Take responsibility for your actions. Recognition - Validate others for their talents, hard work, thoughtfulness and help.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the spirit of last-minute year-end fundraising actions , feel free to cut and paste this letter into your email, make any edits you think necessary, and get it out. Self-reflection / Gift of significance Before describing three suggested actions, allow us to share something important that we’ve learned. We’ve done the work for you.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

When we hear the right combination of characters, motivations, and actions, we often can’t help but get hooked. The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action. Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories.

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