Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Create compelling CTAs Calls to action (CTAs) are brief phrases that point site visitors to their next action. Specifically, they can help drive target actions like donating to your organization, registering for upcoming events like an auction or gala fundraiser , or signing up to volunteer at your next community event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

A theme I heard throughout the day on multiple panels was a call to action for people in the room to serve the world by following their passion. What better way to see this in action is to hear it and see it from the young people themselves. But, young people are not just advocates, they can also come up with solutions and opportunities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 20, 2020

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

I’ve followed and supported the work of Peter Deitz and Social Actions ever since hearing about his passion and ideas a few years ago. Let’s start at the beginning: What is Social Actions and where does the API come in? The Social Actions project began in 2006. Earlier this week, I got ahold of Peter to get the full scoop!

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

A large part of that is examining what actions define fundraising strategies that bring in more online donations and keep donors engaged each year. Below, you’ll find the proactive actions taken by nonprofits who increased their online donations by 84% with 122% more transactions in just 90 days. Our findings are now your roadmap.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here !

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 15, 2020

But here are some of my reflections from this year in museum work: Camp Life: I came to camping late and through my children. By not saying what we meant or using language to mask our intentions, we’d decreased our ability to do good. Once you feel ready, you should start making not only educated guesses but also educated actions.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. Each donor action in response to your outreach produces additional data to inform your next interaction. They measure non-financial or financial criteria that reflect the efficacy of an organization, program, or initiative. How do you present nonprofit outcomes?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 12, 2010

Here are some reflections about how we used crowdsourcing techniques for a very fast-moving campaign and lessons learned that may apply to your work. Lesson #1: Design an action and invitation that’s doable and interesting – while focused on your goal. And we wanted it to be easy to do – write a blog post!

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Your application should reflect an awareness of these changes, otherwise you might come across as indifferent to the shifts in society and the sector. Change up your questions” can result in several types of actions: Add elements or dimensions to a question to clarify your goals or to encourage more precise responses. Take it out.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We also need to ask questions, experiment, solicit feedback, reflect on surprises or mistakes, learn from others, and habituate other Learning Zone strategies. Each of us can regularly reflect on how well the habits we’re engaged in are working and what adjustments we want to try. Briceño : This depends on the situation. When and how?

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Valerie isn’t going to appreciate interactive games if they don’t give her actionable, valuable tips. Here are a few ideas we would use to create relatable courses in this scenario: Scenery and visuals that reflect the organization. Examples, questions, and scenarios that reflect what the learner will encounter.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

You don’t have to jam all of these components into your annual report if they don’t reflect your goals. In fact, you can customize your annual report to only include the information relevant to what your donors and prospective supporters want to know.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Below is my fully human-generated reflection. I have personally found this use case extremely helpful to have a one-click summary of really long threads transformed into actionable steps w/ links to source email.) 65% are using it to clean-up their Monday morning inboxes. (I

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 14, 2024

This musical masterpiece, created in partnership with COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, serves as a powerful call to action on the urgent issue of climate change. Mayer, reflecting on his song in 2007, expressed the need to start a debate about our tendency to passively await change.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

You cannot have empowerment without participation: empowerment is not something we ‘do’ to other people, but is itself a participatory process that engages people in reflection and inquiry to understand the power they have, and to take action for change as they define it.”

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

Clarify navigation and next actions. Implement inclusive language and content. Reflect your nonprofit’s company culture and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in your email content. Use calls-to-action. Clearly lay out what you want the reader to accomplish and how they can do so.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

You need something that will speak to the masses and inspire action. This will strengthen your team’s sense of purpose and help you move in a direction of purpose and action. Motivational language that doubles as a way to attract people (Think of it as a PR tool.). Your mission statement is at the core of your nonprofit’s brand.

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Media Cause

JULY 14, 2023

Use language and imagery that are relevant, culturally sensitive, and can resonate with diverse communities. Beyond website traffic, consider metrics that reflect the impact on equity, such as engagement from marginalized communities or positive social media sentiment. Follow accessibility guidelines!

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

But how do you ensure your events not only honor this rich heritage but also captivate and mobilize your community towards meaningful action? The theme should clearly reflect the purpose of honoring and highlighting AAPI cultures. Ensure your call to action and messaging speaks to a wide audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

This blog post is a summary of reflections about the instructional design and how NGOs in these countries are becoming Networked NGOs. Quiet Reflection: Socoot. 11. It was amazing to have a full moment of silence for participants to reflect and pick out something they plan to use in their social media strategy or techniques.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 29, 2021

As we come to the end of Pride month, it is important to take the time to reflect on this symbolic time of the year. It means taking positive action to improve the lives of the LGBTQ+ community and using your voice to boost theirs. Language Matters. Listen and Educate Yourself.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 20, 2022

You may be tempted to just change your bylaws to reflect how the Board is currently operating, but you shouldn’t do that. Action outside of Board meetings: Most Boards need to occasionally conduct routine business via email. You are in a better position to recommend to your Board bylaws that reflect your organization’s needs.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Essential Details for every gala invitation Headline: Captivate with a catchy title that reflects your event’s theme and purpose. Call to Action with Contact Information : Provide ways for guests to reach you for reservations, questions, or clarifications. Use captivating language on your gala invitation to evoke curiosity.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If your organization requires the translation of content to languages other than English, it means that your audience is multicultural, multilingual, and diverse. Translating content from English to any other language presents challenges that go beyond the selection of accurate words. What do these audiences need to know?

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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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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

Then, strategize ways to match your language, tone, and style to your audience’s interests. Build an inclusive online community by adding these elements to your blog posts: Images with diverse individuals that reflect the demographics represented by your nonprofit’s supporters and beneficiaries. Simple language free of jargon.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

: Toms Aguilar , Progressive Technology Project; Yee Won Chong , Fundraising Consultant; Nadia Khastagir , Design Action Collective; and Chris Tuttle , Tuttle Communications. This is especially relevant if you''re working with audiences around the world that communicate in multiple languages, or are illiterate.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

As we make the transition into 2024, I have been reflecting a lot on the last year as well as my dreams for the year ahead. For many , this led to changes in terminology and language used to describe the work. Each of those trends of course are important; however, it is about the bigger picture.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

The reach, impression, and even engagement metrics provided by the top social networks on organic posts are often inflated and not a true reflection of the power (or lack of power) of your pages and profiles. List all languages spoken, honors and awards received, and publications. LinkedIn Profiles. Keep that in mind!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

So, when you’re writing your appeals and other communications, go back to how you want to do your work, how you want your team to do that work (because your internal culture should reflect those values too), and what you really want to communicate about your nonprofit to supporters. . One way to do this is to give credit where credit is due.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2010

Here's some reflections: Thoughtful, Intentional Experiments Thoughtful experimentation is setting up a low-risk experiment with metrics to figure out what is and isn't working is a social media best practice. The short answer : One Fan Page with multiple languages using Facebook Targeting tools. . What are your thoughts?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Check out these other sessions at bbcon, too: Imagining our Future: Reflections on AI, Equity, and a Better World Brandolon Barnett, Head of Innovation & Philanthropy , Humanitas Technologies Join us for a session that weaves a personal journey from poverty, loss, and adversity to a career at the intersection of social impact and technology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Digital storytelling enables nonprofits to tell their stories across multiple media, potentially in multiple languages, and to reach unknown readers and viewers through the power of tagging and amplification. Ideal Digital Storytelling Ecosystem. Digital Storytelling Framework.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Symbols and language to make your appeal more Jewish-inclusive: The menorah is the primary symbol of Hanukkah, a candelabra that is lit one candle at a time while blessings are recited. Symbols and language to make your appeal more Kwanzaa-inclusive: Candle-lighting is central to Kwanzaa, in the colors of red, green, and black.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

As I dug into the advice, I couldn’t help but reflect on the way I engage with nonprofit social media: Is the use of humor and short-form video crucial for brands to grab my attention? Prefers language that is both relatable and easy to understand (with some experts saying it’s important to use their slang ).

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Your lede (the first few lines, usually up to the first call to action) is the most important part of your message. Or do these opening lines just reflect your own process of writing your way to the thing you really wanted to say? Eliminate, or clarify, any jargon or Official Language that may be opaque to readers. In real life?

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