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. Eliminate, or clarify, any jargon or Official Language that may be opaque to readers. Most of the time, you don’t need a policy briefing in order to make sense of the call to action. Is the call to action clear?

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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. Language and conversations that reflect the learner’s experience. Are they going to encounter accents, different languages, or unique dialects that are different from those in their home country?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

When you share that in your messages, you inspire them to take a desired action. . When in doubt, look for opportunities to use donor-centric language. That doesn’t sound very authentic, does it? That doesn’t sound very authentic, does it? . One way to do this is to give credit where credit is due.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Authentic creative will look and sound natural and organic, not forced and artificial. It will use language, visuals, and other creative elements that are appropriate to the speaker in tone and content. The closer the connection between the speaker and the cause, action, or moment, the greater the potential for authentic creative.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

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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Connection Cafe

MAY 15, 2017

You may be reading this in between reviewing grant applications to support responsible production and consumption or to take action against climate change. 2030 may sound like a far-off date, but it’s closer than you might think. How to Take Action on the SDGs (Hint: You Already Are) . The Global Goals are everyone’s goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

It sometimes sounds as though tools like ChatGPT or Gemini could entirely replace humans in writing website content. To create meaningful material that will move audiences to action, though, a human touch and a sound communication strategy is still essential. And it could… if nonprofits didn’t need to write anything good.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

Try reading your letter aloud and see if it sounds like you are chatting with your donor. Hero language: When you tell a donor that your nonprofit wouldn’t exist without them, you are speaking the truth. Hero languages reinforces the idea that they made the right choice and increases the possibility that they will give again.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. Every action and interaction that your staff make inside the LinkedIn community helps increase your nonprofit’s brand credibility and exposure. List all languages spoken, honors and awards received, and publications. LinkedIn Profiles.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

This is true for businesses, it’s true for nonprofits, it’s true for entrepreneurs, it’s true for basically anyone that’s trying to get someone to take an action. Or even the next six months if the year sounds overwhelming! The second piece of the question is, “How do you actually get people to take an action?” Summarize it!

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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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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” 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. Avoid an overly sweet or flowery language or imagery. Call to action: Don’t forget to provide a call to action.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

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. Use your fundraising ambassadors as a sounding board for messaging you are considering. But, I wouldn’t assume.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

80K is fairly lofty so set a goal that sounds reasonable to you and your organization. That’s why a toolkit of templated social media and email language is crucial. Tip: If you have a match, remember to always include language about the match in all templated communications. Fiver budgets a whopping $80,000 to raise each year.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Not the call to action (which needs to be clear and motivational). Then build the email so that every word, every image, every bit of formatting supports them to take that action. Your fundraising emails have ONE JOB: get people to take action. When you are brainstorming, your words might not sound so polished, which is fine.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

And then, connect their existing passions and desires to our nonprofit’s cause, using the same language they use. Don’t worry, this is easier than it sounds if you follow the next six tips… 2. You’re inviting other people to take action on a cause that they genuinely care about. So help them out. In Summary.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

ammado is one that might not sound familiar, but don’t worry, their doing something really special. ammado supports 76 currencies and 12 languages. If you ask the team at HelpAttack they’d tell you that “it’s a fun, easy way for you to turn social actions into social good.&#. 5) ammado – [link].

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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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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? Ditch the industry jargon and formal language when writing or speaking with your supporters. Your donors constantly receive messaging aimed at getting them to buy a product or take an action. But communicating with your supporters can be intimidating. You don’t have to write perfect 3.5

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 9, 2016

Here are a few principles that can help you show your cause merits investment: Know your audience and speak their language. This applies to how you use your language too. But instead of making you sound informed and authoritative, heavy jargon use can be off-putting or, worse, fail to get your message across.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Colleen also made sure to create a robust template for her fundraisers with boilerplate language and images. Check out their wonderful call to action: “ For over a year, it seemed like sickness and anger were all around us. We see those girls then Take Action in their communities and give back to others.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

Ask for help when it’s appropriate with clear language. You could say, “That project sounds great, but my calendar is full and I don’t have the ability to commit to that right now.” Come back to the “why” or purpose motivating you to pursue mental wellbeing and allow that to guide you to take action.

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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. This includes characters that look and sound like the coworkers, volunteers, and constituents learners will encounter— if your entire team isn’t blonde-haired and blue-eyed, your characters shouldn’t be. Thank you for calling my telephone.

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Gyrus

JUNE 28, 2016

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. Be able to write what you want the user to learn in a plain language.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

After a hugely successful Giving Tuesday campaign in 2015, we’re excited to share our “Four ‘T’s of Giving Tuesday” with the keys to our success and some actionable takeaways you can implement at your institution. We created a short gift agreement or funding agreement with matching money language included. Be everywhere.

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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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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

As with all Asks, center your language around the things you’ll be able to do with the donor’s money – like the lives they’ll be able to change. Because of our team of monthly donors – who we fondly call Rescuers – I can now peacefully sleep at night knowing I’m safe and sound in my forever home and feel lots of love!

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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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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2013

English is increasingly favored as a second language. The organization promotes ASEAN awareness through language training, mass media, and youth exchange activities (such as volunteer programs and youth camps). The official language is Bahasa Indonesia, which is a Malay language. There are 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Sounds good, but it is hard to do. Are you confused about program evaluation language like "output versus outcomes"? Getting caught up in very specific terminology shouldn't stop you from taking action on your data. Event registrations. Website analytics. Don't Get Caught Up in the Terminology.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

User research” sounds much more cold and robotic than it should. Along with the imagery, the copy subverts the comfort of digital commerce with disturbing reinterpretations of consumer language (i.e.“Half Do you even need user research? Really, our users are human beings—all with their own complexities.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2017

These essential four qualities are: Faithful Inspirational Determined Observant The Fido Factor is an enjoyable, actionable, insightful read, particularly appealing to dog lovers, but equally instructional for even non-pet owners. When it comes to loyalty, actions really do speak louder than words. So we pressed on.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

But it’s not as easy as it sounds. 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? The challenge is grabbing your visitor’s attention.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2011

" Many participants agreed that tweets, while short, can be powerful and can elicit action. Action can be thought of as creating conversation. One participant said, "A good tweet is something that elicits action offline, for example, a laugh or a conversation. Granted, that's hard to measure."

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 17, 2018

When your nonprofit needs a new vendor or consultant, the standard course of action is to send out a Request for Proposal (RFP) - indicating that your organization is interested in receiving information from vendors. Download it now, then come back for tips on filling it out!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 14, 2009

That worries me, because I don’t think I’ve heard about a groundswell of demand for changing Chafee in the United States, other than when one textbook publisher's representatives get up in public and sound like banking executives from five years ago (if the government would just stop regulating us, we'd take care of everything).

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