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Storytelling for Grant Writers: 10 Tactical & Stylistic Tips

Achieve

Don’t listen to advice telling you to only use one or the other—both have their purposes in effective writing. Be mindful of passive voice. Active voice (“We will serve X constituents…”) creates dynamism and clear cause and effect, creating a feeling of movement and impact. Strike the right middle tone.

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4 Examples Proving Nonprofits Should Offer Trust as a Service (TaaS)

Whole Whale

When you see a building with a LEED-certified plaque, you probably immediately think about how sustainable and green that building is according to the highest standard. LEED built a brand on trust by becoming the gold-standard rating for green buildings. Green Building Council, the group that LEED is a part of.

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11 Blog Content Ideas for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A first-person voice is best. If you are an environmental nonprofit, write about ways in which supporters can green their homes or garden without pesticides. When you are considering launching a new campaign or starting a new online community, go to the blogosphere for advice. Share Stories from the Field.

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11 Blog Content Ideas for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A first-person voice is best. If you are an environmental nonprofit, write about ways in which supporters can green their homes or garden without pesticides. When you are considering launching a new campaign or starting a new online community, go to the blogosphere for advice. Share Stories from the Field.

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An Unlikely Story of Digital Success in 2020

NTEN

There were many questions, but they ultimately supported my ideas with a green light to start hiring immediately. The best advice I can offer from this experience is that if you are in a position where you love what you do but need more support to succeed: Make your voice heard. Keep on asking.

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11 Blog Content Ideas for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A first-person voice is best. If you are an environmental nonprofit, write about ways in which supporters can green their homes or garden without pesticides. When you are considering launching a new campaign or starting a new online community, go to the blogosphere for advice. Share Stories from the Field.

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What color is your nonprofit's blog?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

What is the voice of the blog? Green: Aggregate Content Blog. Lime Green:  Community Blog.   See also Katya's advice. .  It is a good series of questions and a great rubric. What's the purpose of your organization's blog? And your organizational web site isn't enough because.

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