M+R

JULY 10, 2023

What works best is to ask yourself specific questions that help you see your own writing through fresh eyes and spot opportunities for revision that will make your copy sing. Eliminate, or clarify, any jargon or Official Language that may be opaque to readers. Q: How does it sound? Q: Do I know what my goals and guidelines are?

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

It builds that trust and earns their attention, so when you do have something to ask them, they’ll pay attention. Or even the next six months if the year sounds overwhelming! Julia: There are two pieces to this question. The second piece of the question is, “How do you actually get people to take an action?”

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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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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? Ditch the industry jargon and formal language when writing or speaking with your supporters. What Is a Donor Engagement Strategy?

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

When it comes to training, your staff has new questions. 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. Use examples, questions, and scenarios that are representative of what team members will encounter.

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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. The questions we need to ask go beyond the immediate revenue numbers. The strategy was designed to create a ‘surround sound’ across social media and news websites. .

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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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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” Through your explainer video, you explain something, like your program or mission, and answer a few common questions that people might have. By varying the styles of your videos, you capture your audience’s attention in different ways. What problem are you addressing?

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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

MARCH 4, 2021

We at Nonprofit Megaphone are here to share some of the most important questions you should ask yourself before applying for the grant: . Even if you don’t have prepared answers to these questions, Nonprofit Megaphone is here to help. Effective use of the Google Ad Grant requires constant consideration of questions like these.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

How will you grab the attention of your donors when their inbox is already full and they barely have time to read what’s already there? How will you convey your message in as few words as possible so you make the most of every second you have their attention? Remember, you’ve only got a few seconds of their attention!

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

However, we also realized that remote work is here to stay, and like the dog that needs a walk, interpersonal relationships are going to continue to require deliberate attention. But it is particularly valuable when people don’t have access to behavioral cues, like body language, that are plentiful in face-to-face situations.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 7, 2017

Check up on them, and let them know you’re always available to talk or answer questions. Don’t use any confusing jargon or insider language used by you and your staff. Be specific, be confident, and, most importantly, be quick—after all, the average adult attention span is about eight seconds. Create an elevator pitch.

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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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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.

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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.

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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. Something in the photos and the language on the page pulled me in and made me care. Provide a phone number in case they have a question, can’t get their donation to process, or need help. And we all want more donors, right?

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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. Select your preferred language and the country in which your nonprofit organization is based. Our friends at Getting Attention fully understand the program’s nuances.

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.orgSource

JULY 17, 2023

ChatGPT is a large language model within the family of generative AI systems. ChatGPT , from OpenAI, is a large language model within the family of generative AI systems. Large language models (LLMs), adept at communicating with human speech, represent a significant advance in computing. It was launched in November 2022.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Don’t attend a meeting wishing the meeting was over while stealing glances at your email on your mobile phone under the table, or trying to sound smart during the meeting. The quality of listening and attention in the room shapes the quality of the conversation. The choice is to participate with impact is yours.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The book is not only an excellent reference for many Facebook questions, but also provides tactical recommendations for an effective Facebook content, engagement, and measurement strategy. Alison will join the Zoetica Salon today and answer your nitty gritty Facebook questions. No coding ability, no design skills. Any guidelines?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2014

Question And Answer with Jesse Sostrin author of Beyond the Job Description Question : What does the title of your book mean and what’s the truth about what employers really expect that is never written in job descriptions? Question : How can employees discover the true demands or “double reality” of their job?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Q and A with Jesse Sostrin author of Beyond the Job Description Question : What does the title of your book mean and what’s the truth about what employers really expect that is never written in job descriptions? Question : How can employees discover the true demands or “double reality” of their job?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2014

We're reflecting a larger trend in business, government, and IT to pay more attention to the plumes of information our websites, databases, PCs, and mobile devices are generating. In mid-November, Idealware held one of its free webinars to address this question. Sounds good, but it is hard to do. Event registrations.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 16, 2014

But here is where I’m different from most of you: I actually read every letter I get so as to better understand why I should pay attention and whyI should (or shouldn’t) give to an organization. A few of the letters include language I haven’t heard since my high school economics class. Sound familiar?

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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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Q&A with Jesse Sostrin author of Beyond the Job Description Question : What does the title of your book mean and what’s the truth about what employers really expect that is never written in job descriptions? Question : How can employees discover the true demands or “double reality” of their job?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

This may sound like a no-brainer,but, the digital world is full of larger than life personalities and sometimes these personalities clash. From the first time you meet, try to get a sense of whether you speak the same language. The truth is, the simpler a digital project sounds, the more complex it is likely to be.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Giving Tuesday may sound like a great one-off event for your organization, but you may also be worried about retaining donors in the long run. Here’s what their donation page looked like: Notice how the language on the donation page encourages donors to take advantage of the opportunity to increase their impact!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Ask yourself some very simple questions: Are my key points really what my attendees want to know? Pay close attention to this because it is likely that you will lose your audience’s attention at the same moments. Experiment with your body language and speaking volume, and try these: A natural energy level.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 12, 2022

Amazing as it sounds, just ten minutes an hour of a nine to five job adds up to almost a full work day gone to waste by the end of the week. So the million dollar question is: How can we personally and professionally reduce the itch to procrastinate ? Use the power of body language. Intentional breaks.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

And I’m on the upswing, so if I sound a little groggy, that’s why. Do type in questions during. You can put the questions in the Q&A. I will be asking you questions and your answers will go in the chat. I have a poll question for you. So go ahead and just answer the question. Steven: Yes.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Again, I’ve included these driving questions to help you frame the decision making that citizens employ both in asking for help and those indirectly impacted making decisions about which technologies they can use to help others. Let’s look at a couple of the main examples from the Haiti earthquake response.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Ask yourself some very simple questions: Are my key points really what my attendees want to know? Pay close attention to this because it is likely that you will lose your audience’s attention at the same moments. Experiment with your body language and speaking volume, and try these: A natural energy level.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Think of SEO as the language used by search engines to communicate with your website. While this may sound overwhelming, don’t let it discourage you. Use multimedia to engage and retain visitor attention. Let’s answer the next burning question you might have: “ Is image search valuable?

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Choose an image or video that will grab this specific person’s attention. Here are some questions to mull over with your nonprofit team: 1. Speak to your donor in their own language by making your ask tangible —a physical and specific goal that one contribution can make possible. Not sure what photo or video to choose?

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