Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

When asking for donations in person, keep these tips in mind: Do research beforehand. And, while this could mean that you are more nervous, it helps to put your potential donor’s mind at ease. Practice in front of a mirror or with colleagues to make notes of your body language and any nervous gestures. Never fear!

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

But there’s a lot competing for your donors’ attention online. You don’t want social media feeds or a text message to take their attention away from their goal of giving. . Keeping this in mind, you’ll need to optimize your nonprofit’s tech. Call-to-action language . Design a straightforward online donation form. .

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Networking is more common the higher up the social stratification you go (with clubs and industry breakfasts and lunches being commonplace) where like-minded individuals become used to making important connections. Networking can be second nature to those raised in that environment, but completely alien to others.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Make sure to include lots of “you” language—that means your news updates should not be framed as what you are doing as an organization, but rather as what your donors are making possible with their generosity. Then stay at the top of their minds by liking and commenting on their posts, or even sharing their posts with your network.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Keep these trends and tactics in mind as you start to pencil in plans for the coming end of year (and no, it is never too early to start). Anticipating the crowded inboxes and limited attention of year end ending on a weekend, the competition was FIERCE. We love to make the most of our canvas, and those tactics can be effective.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

As we review these techniques, keep your nonprofit’s current recruitment approach in mind and consider how these strategies can help achieve your recruiting goals. Here are some tips for you to get started: Use legible design elements. Implement inclusive language and content. Pay attention to subject lines.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 25, 2015

With that in mind—and aside from securing a qualified professional designer who can guide you through the ins and outs of SEO—there are some very simple ways to stand and be recognized on the Holy Grail of search engines. Speak Their Language. Pay Attention to Your Page Titles. The top ten? Who is your target audience?

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Below, we’ll cover nine best practices and tips on how to write a winning grant proposal. Leverage Language and Formatting From Past Grants. As you develop language for different funding priorities, organize it into folders by topic to make it easy to pull for additional grant applications. Updated nonprofit bylaws.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Keep these in mind next time you are self-editing, and you may find your ideal lede lurking a few lines in to your draft. People who care, yes, or they wouldn’t be your audience — but who very likely have other things on their mind. Eliminate, or clarify, any jargon or Official Language that may be opaque to readers.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

To help alleviate your fear of dirty data, we have some tips on how to tackle cleaning it up and getting your database in great shape. Use visualizations to see gaps that need attention. Keep in mind the delicate balance of your need for data without asking people for too much information. Be creative on how you capture data.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2020

In it you’ll find resources for operating during the COVID-19 pandemic; tips for catering to changing consumer expectations; guidance for setting goals, using data, and developing best practices; and insights for leveraging technology tools effectively and a look at the future of technology in this space.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Have Them at Hello Start with an irresistible subject line that’s 50 characters or less and grabs your audience’s attention: Convey urgency. (“Our When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. But it turns out that identity-focused language can be even more powerful. Ask a question. (“How

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

HAVE THEM AT HELLO Start with an irresistible subject line that’s 50 characters or less and grabs your audience’s attention: Convey urgency. (“Our When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. But it turns out that identity-focused language can be even more powerful. Ask a question. (“How

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

One last pro tip: Make sure you have a reliable text fundraising tool to make your text campaign successful! Pro tip: Get as many of your sponsors involved as possible, whether that means donating items or providing a venue for the day of. Pro tip: Include some questions about Giving Tuesday—just don’t make them too hard!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Nothing is more boring than boilerplate language: “Your donation will help us bridge the gap between mental illness and health care”. There is a huge need for adequate medical care and attention for for those struggling with mental illness. Be fully prepared to answer the questions your donor probably already has in her mind.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

But there are few things you can keep in mind every time you tell your story. People these days literally have the attention span of a goldfish, so keep your story short to keep the donor engaged. A bad story uses lots of insider language, jargon and “we.” Link the donor directly to the beneficiary. Use visuals. Example #1.

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2022

Here at Blackbaud, our Global Trust and Security Program is taking this matter very seriously, and the protection of our customers is top of mind. Below, you can find a series of high-level tips and reminders that your organization can leverage to ensure you are keeping cyber security in the forefront of your organization’s practices.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

It’s time to shift gears and give email the attention it truly deserves. Well, here’s another mind-blowing stat: Radicati Group reports that there are over 4 billion email users worldwide, and that number is projected to reach 4.6 Are you tired of feeling like a wee fish in the vast ocean of social media? billion by 2025.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2022

As you read through these strategies, keep your supporters in mind. Keeping your supporters top of mind will help you create a website that gets real results. . You can even create a supporter persona, a semi-fictional person made up of your supporters’ characteristics, to help you brand with your users in mind. .

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Achieve

JULY 27, 2017

How can an individual turn his or her attention from the general issues present in so many communities to the importance of one issue affecting a group of people they may have never met before? Include participatory, “you”-centric language (e.g., “Are Use emotive language that shows rather than tells. But how is this possible?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 21, 2014

Over the past year, I’ve been trying to incorporate thriving into my life – most recently with integrating “ walking ” into work and embracing the personal analytics movement to pay attention to health. Thriving requires taking a digital detox – going offline and focusing on the other people you are with.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2017

Strong and effective body language. 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! Strong and Effective Body Language. Body language can betray you. Asking is part art and part science.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Tips for Success Combine third-party data with first-party data for personalization and a donor’s individual case for support. Tips for Success Narrow in on segmentation to meet a donor’s needs. Capture their attention! Tips for Success Give voice to your brand story in order to create connections. We’re here to help!

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

When scheduling your ad campaigns, keep in mind that some months are more lucrative when it comes to donations. When designing graphics for Facebook Ads, remember these three tips. Use your ads to show people your organization’s mission and how you help your cause using these tips. Use high-quality images for ads.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Pay close attention to interactions with other people. Be aware of what they say, how they say it and body language. Observe and Understand Body Language. According to research, 55% of the message you convey comes from your body language. Mindful Listening: Master the Basics of Focused Conversation.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By placing the donation button on every page, you reinforce its presence in the minds of your website visitors. Make them stand out on the page and use language that inspires action, such as “Give Today” or “Support Our Mission.” Make it clear to visitors what your organization does and the impact it creates.

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Achieve

MARCH 30, 2016

While the typical solicitation often includes language from an organization’s mission and values statements, it rarely appeals to potential supporters with a unique and compelling proposition. Here are a few examples of the kind of language that works well when presenting your “ask”: “Opportunity to…”. Think of it this way.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Movie streaming services, family members and pets, and noisy neighbors all add up to one thing— limited time and attention to dedicate to e-learning during COVID-19. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when doing so: Use background scenery and visuals that are reflective of your organization. Custom-designed, relatable courses.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

With those statistics in mind, let’s take a look at what this reveals about donors. With that in mind, we can remove that from the general understanding of donor behavior for the rest of the day. With that in mind, it’s important to base strategic fundraising and communication decisions on real data, not anecdotal evidence.

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Media Cause

APRIL 22, 2022

Tip – Don’t have your form pop up immediately, consider pausing for 5-10 seconds to allow the visitor to gather more information about your organization. Using links in text is fine, but make sure that there is at least one button that draws attention to your identified call to action. Make the purpose of your email obvious to readers.

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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! Strong and effective body language can help establish an immediate rapport with your audience and signal confidence in your message. Stand or sit tall.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s what the email should include: A description of your campaign and goals A clear ask of your supporters, whether that’s setting up a peer-to-peer fundraising page or writing a love letter to a theater A deadline for the action Language that shows these supporters they’re special and have been hand-picked.

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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! Strong and effective body language can help establish an immediate rapport with your audience and signal confidence in your message. Stand or sit tall.

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

With all that in mind, what’s the benefit of a capital campaign? Again, if they’re giving you their time and attention, you mean something to them. Keep in mind that in many cases you want an option for donors to give monthly, but when it comes to capital campaigns that may not be wise. You may also hire a consultant.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2016

Also, to maintain the strong attention span of that core 20 percent of your list, you'll need to keep bringing on new engaged subscribers every day. Optimizing entails determining the best location for your email signup widget and the most effective language to drive the strongest signup activity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

To help address this challenge, I am thrilled to partner with public speaking coach Eileen Smith of Spokesmith , to give you these six incredible tips that can elevate you to rock star status in your circles, and keep your audience fully focused and enthusiastically spreading your key points through their networks. Walk in their shoes!

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Here’s why: Extra attention and spotlight thanks to high publicity around #GivingTuesday Plug-and-play tools and assets from GivingTuesday.org to help market your campaign More participants ultimately means more support for the nonprofit community overall. Here’s our tips for planning a hybrid fundraising event.

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