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Year-End Appeal Guide

The Modern Nonprofit

It’s cheaper to do than you might think, and stats show that your appeal will be 50% more likely to succeed if you do! How – the call-to-action So now that we understand the need, the problem, and why you’re asking – how can we help contribute toward your goal? Those stats you used earlier?

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2021 Year-End Appeal Guide

The Modern Nonprofit

It’s cheaper to do than you might think, and stats show that your appeal will be 50% more likely to succeed if you do! How – the call-to-action. Make your call-to-action (CTA) clear and distinct, and have your action button reflect that. Those stats you used earlier? email newsletter.

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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

Classy

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. The actions we take today will support and protect the well-being of future generations. .

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On appealing year end appeals & being pitch-erific

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

While some appeals favor stories while others lean toward stats, the pitch is fundamentally the same: help us make the world a better place by supporting our work. Your appeal needs to stand out and inspire people to take action. Pitchfall #1: You sound like a robot. You sound like every other organization out there.

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How To Train Your Attention and Be Effective When Working Online

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

How long can you pay attention when working online before your mind wanders? According to the Statistic Brain site list of attention span stats , in 2000 we had a 12 second attention span compared with an 8 second attention in 2013. It may sound counter-intuitive but we need to use technology. Photo by BirgerKing. Take a guess.

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Reinvigorate your Employee Giving Program

Connection Cafe

Sounds like you? Become familiar with the CSR research available and pull the data or stats that will help inform your colleagues. Analyze all the previous year’s performance data, developing goals that truly reflect what is possible. Don’t take it personally and definitely don’t worry.

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How To Squeeze Social Media Into Your Day When It Isn’t A Full-Time Job

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

How long can you pay attention when working online before your mind wanders? According to the Statistic Brain site list of attention span stats , in 2000 we had a 12 second attention span compared with an 8 second attention in 2013. It may sound counter-intuitive but we need to use technology. Take a guess.