Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

One —Acknowledge Your Environment + Lead with Your Mission Yes, the presidential election is important and will be commanding the attention of the media and masses alike. And yes, earlier this year, Sesame Street’s Elmo broke the Internet when he asked the simple question, “How is everybody doing?” impact messaging in an election year?

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Indeed, with the Internet now funneling so much information into our brains on a daily basis it’s easy to get lost in the cacophony of the web and the short attention spans it’s created. Does it grab people’s attention immediately? Is it easy for visitors to donate money online or contact your group for more information?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

This is really important if you know the donor because it shows them you’re paying attention and noticed their donation. Your thank-you letter should touch the reader’s heart, not sound like an academic paper. At the beginning, when you still have the donor’s attention, share your most meaningful story. Invite questions.

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The term “business intelligence” can sound like you need to invest in powerful, specialist tools to even begin, and that’s a daunting prospect if you just want to experiment and see what benefits might be there. Part of that is a question of resourcing. Fill out a contact form to get started.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

If the answer’s no to any or all of these questions, you may want to start thinking about ways to boost your volunteer retention rates. By spending more time paying attention to their needs, you might find yourself inundated in volunteer requests for your next event. Sounds simple enough. Believe it or not, it’s easy!

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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? Ask donors questions about themselves, their passions, and their preferences, and savor the opportunity to get to know them better.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 26, 2017

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2014

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs?

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2021

When I did have questions about anything, I was able to reach out and get answers very quickly,” shares Brooke Fornea, Director of Marketing. The good old-fashioned approach of an in-person valentine with its traditional paper accoutrements was out of the question. The Solution.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

Volunteers, event attendees, annual fund donors, or people with whom you have engaged on some level through your emails and newsletters are often great candidates to move up the pyramid—they just need to receive some personal attention to motivate them. Existing contacts will often open the door to their wealthier friends.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 30, 2013

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs?

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M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We have something to say that lands somewhere between an observation and a complaint and a call to arms: Not enough attention is paid to mid-level donors. Major donors get the fanfare, the galas, the special one-to-one contact. The questions we need to ask go beyond the immediate revenue numbers. Read time: 9 minutes.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Next, pay attention to the text on your online donation form. Finally, while it sounds like you need to add a lot to your donation form, you really don’t need to pack it with information. You’ll want to use an email service provider like Mailchimp or Constant Contact to make designing your emails a breeze. Next, craft the email.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

If you put your question in there, it might have a little bit more visibility. But no matter where you ask that question, we’ll see it, and we will try to get to it before the 4:00 Eastern hour here. You can also tweet us those questions and comments, we’d love to hear from you there. Does that sound good?

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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. Provide information like your tax ID, non-discrimination policies, and general contact and organization information. Agree to be contacted by Google.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2017

I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Break eye contact with them and you’ve instantly broken that connection. Avoid eye contact and you give the impression of being untrustworthy.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

However, a little media know-how can help you get some attention for your campaign. " It might sound harsh, but it will challenge you to come up with a click-worthy subject/headline and an introduction that will draw a journalist in. This article from PRDaily offers some really useful tips on crafting a press release.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” There’s also a Q&A box specifically, your questions might be a little more visible there if you use that one. We’ll take questions at the end.

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fusionSpan

OCTOBER 22, 2013

One good place to start is with Google’s Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide , which, just like it sounds, is a fantastic way to familiarize yourself with key SEO concepts and how they might impact your site. Pay particular attention to the role of social media content in improving your SEO. appeared first on fusionSpan.

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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. A photo accompanied by a concise story or a short video with an attention-grabbing headline should be right there to introduce your visitor to the essence of your organization’s work. And we all want more donors, right? Use a thank-you page.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2016

I want to ask you some personal questions: Do you have a secret crush on spreadsheets and CRMs but don't know how to use them? Sounds like it's only for the elite tech-savvy user, huh? This FREE tool for nonprofits can easily turn your data into websites, impact maps, a story canvas, or a contact database. We understand.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2016

I want to ask you some personal questions: Do you have a secret crush on spreadsheets and CRMs but don't know how to use them? Sounds like it's only for the elite tech-savvy user, huh? This FREE tool for nonprofits can easily turn your data into websites, impact maps, a story canvas, or a contact database. We understand.

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 6, 2014

If the answer’s no to any or all of these questions, you may want to start thinking about ways to boost your volunteer retention rates. By spending more time paying attention to their needs, you might find yourself inundated in volunteer requests for your next event. Sounds simple enough. Believe it or not, it’s easy!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

When you focus your attention on better fundraising, you’ll be able to lead the way in your organization raising more and using your funds more efficiently. But the question so many people ask is how to actually learn new skills so that those benefits become possible. . Better fundraising ROI. Public speaking. Communication.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Break eye contact with them and you’ve instantly broken that connection. Avoid eye contact and you give the impression of being untrustworthy.

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Break eye contact with them and you’ve instantly broken that connection. Avoid eye contact and you give the impression of being untrustworthy.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Replacing a volunteer takes your time and attention away from other things on your plate. A simple script might sound like this: “ Hey, I heard from our Executive Director that our program would not be successful were it not for you, and I wanted to say thank you.” And that’s a problem. You have probably asked them to call donors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

In guiding our ASU Lodestar Center, I reflect on this type of marketing because of the inquiries we receive each week for research-based answers to every sort of question imaginable. Like the Shell Answer Man, we respond to dozens of inquiries each month on wide-ranging questions. Do you know how effective you are?

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 17, 2013

Last week I had a conversation that changed my perspective on this question. Museum work is mostly non-contact. This may sound obvious, but the rhetoric about cultural organizations working in the social sphere often ignores our inherent differences. This is the wrong analogy and the wrong question.

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NTEN

JUNE 9, 2011

But online communities are just one of millions of destinations competing for your community members' attention. This email should feature new or prominent members, highlight active discussions, ask questions, and remind people of upcoming events. Don't make it difficult for your members to contact each other privately.

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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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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But success in an online fundraiser goes further than just getting the attention of potential donors. A stellar toolkit: to help out their fundraisers, they put together a resource that answered common questions, provided basic fundraising advice, and laid out scripts for fundraisers to use. Woven Health Virtual Awards Ceremony.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Build your campaign contact lists. Make sure you’re tailoring your messages to different groups of people by creating multiple contact lists, like a segment of new supporters and a segment of longtime supporters. Include extra elements in your trivia game, like the opportunity to phone a friend or steal a question from another team.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

It can be exhausting, and costly, trying to get the attention of giant corporations and their foundations. Sounds like you have some important things in common. Check with your own board members for possible contacts. Ask the vision, budget and stakeholder questions, gather the information and wait for the dust to settle.

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