Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Not the call to action (which needs to be clear and motivational). How will you grab the attention of your donors when their inbox is already full and they barely have time to read what’s already there? How will you convey your message in as few words as possible so you make the most of every second you have their attention?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” By varying the styles of your videos, you capture your audience’s attention in different ways. A documentary should make an impact on the viewer, making them feel deep empathy or outrage and inspiring them to take action, such as giving to your organization.

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 11, 2022

These acts mimic the standard set by the European Union with GDPR and many of the policies will sound familiar. If you were paying close attention when GDPR came around in 2018 and your organization is confidently GDPR-compliant , you are probably in good shape beyond some updates to privacy policy language.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

How can you connect with your donors despite all the other ads, social messages, texts, and emails that are vying for their attention? That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? Ditch the industry jargon and formal language when writing or speaking with your supporters. What Is a Donor Engagement Strategy?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Angelina Jolie, Elton John, and Scarlett Johansson use their star power to bring attention to their favorite causes. Sounds great, right? These actions are too vague. If I were working with her as an ambassador, I would look for ways to wrap an Ask in the language of dance so she could talk to her dance friends about donating.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Courses need to be actionable and give learners the tools to be more effective in their jobs. Movie streaming services, family members and pets, and noisy neighbors all add up to one thing— limited time and attention to dedicate to e-learning during COVID-19. Luckily, training courses have evolved to meet the challenge.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But success in an online fundraiser goes further than just getting the attention of potential donors. Colleen also made sure to create a robust template for her fundraisers with boilerplate language and images. This was a powerful way to bring attention to the award winners’ networks and followers. Now, it’s time to heal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

As courageous citizens connected with each other to express dissent and organize public actions, social media tools spurred activism and social change in unprecedented ways. In this sound bite culture, social justice organizations must carve out nuanced positions on complex social issues, from racial and gender equity to immigration reform.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 4, 2021

Second, think about how you can easily guide visitors to take your desired action. Using high-quality content, concise language, and effective Calls To Action, visitors will be more inclined to meet your desired goals. After all, it’s much easier to get email signups than donations from first-time visitors.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 26, 2023

As our recommended agency, Getting Attention is a reliable partner for all your Google Grants needs. While that sounds like a lot, it’s actually pretty doable. Select your preferred language and the country in which your nonprofit organization is based. Our friends at Getting Attention fully understand the program’s nuances.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

But it’s not as easy as it sounds. The challenge is grabbing your visitor’s attention. Something in the photos and the language on the page pulled me in and made me care. Show a happy photo of your organization in action, preferably one person or one animal being helped. And we all want more donors, right?

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Gyrus

JUNE 28, 2016

Work with individuals who need more personal attention. E-Learnings can quickly instruct and measure user issues with content, and let you know what further actions may be necessary. Convey teachings in a manner that doesn’t sound like a dictionary definition. Use language that relates to the user.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2014

We're reflecting a larger trend in business, government, and IT to pay more attention to the plumes of information our websites, databases, PCs, and mobile devices are generating. Sounds good, but it is hard to do. Are you confused about program evaluation language like "output versus outcomes"? Website analytics.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

(You can review the page edits here: [link] ) Links to news stories were included as they emerged and the occasional personal edit of sentiments like “no one knows what’s going on” contributed to the live action growth of the page. Those not in Haiti can also use the application as it aggregates news and actions to take.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. Does that sound good? If that sounds like you, put “me” in the chat. It just has to do with your actions, the choices you make, and the way that you see yourself.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

We probably sound boring to other people but we’re both genuinely interested in the nuances of Facebook and how it applies to marketing. So many people don’t bother to fill out all the information for an Event (or a Page or Group) and so they’re missing out on important messaging, keywords and calls to action.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2014

With focused attention, the framework of six core questions I developed to expose the “double reality” of work can be used to look within your known responsibilities and pinpoint the vital purpose, value added contributions, and hidden challenges that – if addressed – can set you apart. Question : How can managers help employees achieve this?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2014

With focused attention, the framework of six core questions I developed to expose the “double reality” of work can be used to look within your known responsibilities and pinpoint the vital purpose, value added contributions, and hidden challenges that – if addressed – can set you apart. Question : How can managers help employees achieve this?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Pay close attention to this because it is likely that you will lose your audience’s attention at the same moments. Armed with greater knowledge and ready to take action? Experiment with your body language and speaking volume, and try these: A natural energy level. Go deeper — use empathy. Deeply connected to your topic?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 9, 2017

Storytelling in a sound-off world. And as such, most of them are watching their videos with sound-off. Due to the muted, auto-playing nature of Facebook videos (and nearly all social networks), videos must work with sound off. This video works muted or with sound on. Did you know that Facebook is viewed mostly on mobile?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2013

With focused attention, the framework of six core questions I developed to expose the “double reality” of work can be used to look within your known responsibilities and pinpoint the vital purpose, value added contributions, and hidden challenges that – if addressed – can set you apart. Question : How can managers help employees achieve this?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Giving Tuesday may sound like a great one-off event for your organization, but you may also be worried about retaining donors in the long run. Here’s what their donation page looked like: Notice how the language on the donation page encourages donors to take advantage of the opportunity to increase their impact! Request Demo.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Sound familiar? When considering the layout of your event, pay special attention to any areas where folks will congregate. The only thing you can control is determining what your course of action will be for a variety of scenarios. If you sound stressed, others will follow suit. Some things are best left to the pros!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Pay close attention to this because it is likely that you will lose your audience’s attention at the same moments. Armed with greater knowledge and ready to take action? Experiment with your body language and speaking volume, and try these: A natural energy level. Go deeper — use empathy. Deeply connected to your topic?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

And I’m on the upswing, so if I sound a little groggy, that’s why. We are competing for attention at a level we have never seen in our lifetimes. If we are competing for attention, we want to compete for also the kind of feelings that people are feeling when they’re thanked and stand out in the crowd. .

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Imagine a potential donor scrolling through their Instagram feed and stumbling across your Giving Tuesday call to action. Choose an image or video that will grab this specific person’s attention. Use clear and urgent language, like in this ask: “$10 right now will feed a shelter pet while they wait to find their forever home.”.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

No matter what you choose, don’t forget to consider your target audiences and the resources you’ll need to have available to put that plan into action. Build Relationships With Local Press Getting people’s attention for your organization in your cause is always hard. That includes newspapers, television, and radio, or even local blogs.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2021

Facebook is loud and crowded with content competing for attention. Include a compelling photo with this post — and every post — to attract more attention! Make it sound interesting and juicy so folks will sign up. This type of language is warmer and more inviting. Announce an important call-to-action on Facebook.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

These days, you don’t have to be tech-savvy to have a professional-looking campaign but you want to be sure that it makes a lasting impression and is effective at getting people to take action. Also, our collective attention span is evolving. Sounds like a good time to me. 1) Visual Storytelling. Need some inspiration?

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Does this sound familiar? If that sounds familiar, then what your nonprofit lacks is a sound donor management strategy. Sound good? No money (or time) is changing hands yet; this step includes actions like responding to your latest Facebook post or signing up for your newsletter. Then let’s get started!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2022

Rather than needing to work with your city to map out a safe map route for a 5K or finding enough staff and volunteers to line a race route, you just need a venue and sound system to host a dance-a-thon fundraiser with an in-person component. Pay attention to details to make your event a memorable one for all your attendees.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 9, 2023

According to Loop , “A beautiful and well-crafted nonprofit website will draw your audience in, instill a sense of trust, and compel people to take action.” Additionally, pay attention to your use of color when incorporating hover effects (i.e. However, the core of this strategy is your organization’s website.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 18, 2019

Using power words brings out these emotions and triggers consumers to take action that creates conversions. Using the word “you” instantly address the reader and gets their attention. It makes your copywriting sound more personal and direct. They made their donation page sound more personal by framing it as “your” donation.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2010

In other words, should the elevator speech include language that refers to the role the donor plays in the organization? per day per family sounds reasonable for homeless women and children. Write a simple letter that tells a story and invites the reader to take action (make a gift). Don’t pay attention to the news.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

That sounds good, right? You can also figure out quickly what you need to do to reach those goals and putting the action steps in place is pretty easy, too. If you have too many goals, you will have too much on your plate and not be able to give each goal the attention it requires. Can’t miss” goals! Want to lose weight?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 17, 2015

Innovations like EIA (Entrepreneurs in Action). On this note, I walked the group through our updated brand guide which includes our mission statement, brand promise, brand positioning statement and core brand language. It gives just enough information, honors brand language and encourages follow-up on our website or via phone.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Technology in the analog period was usually defined only as hardware or software, it looked like desktop computers and a server room, and it got as much attention from the organization as a whole as the employee handbook. We didn’t even really have the language to use to create documentation, or, at least we didn’t think we did.

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