Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2014

Project AWARE Goes Deep on Engagement, Turning Scuba Divers into Citizen Scientists – guest post by Darren Barefoot. An interactive map launched by the non-profit Project AWARE visualizes nearly three years of ongoing reporting by a network of scuba divers who remove marine debris from the world’s ocean.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

During the early stages of this relationship, teams may require assistance from a skilled facilitator to develop trust and discover a common language. These are tips to help them make the journey toward collaboration. Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 20, 2020

We support other languages simultaneously — and the system builds the other-language fields and forms from translations automatically. With the experience of tens of thousands of incidents and hundreds of large, named disaster operations, we've built solutions that are proven to work.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

Intrigued because as president and CEO of Women’s Funding Network (WFN), the largest global alliance of gender equity funders, I am well aware of persistent gender data gaps that hinder efforts to identify disparities, change systems, and build power.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Highlighting these stories helps raise awareness and appreciation for the resilience and determination of immigrant populations. Language Classes: Offer language classes taught by immigrants. This will not only raise funds but also create awareness and appreciation for the diverse languages spoken by immigrants.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Write tweets in clear, concise language. Embrace a writing style known as plain language which is becoming an increasingly important skill for social media managers. Like breaking news, cause awareness and giving day tweets have a short news cycle in the here and now that Twitter users respond to.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). TechSoup is participating by amplifying what other agencies, collaborators, and libraries in our network are doing to raise awareness on this important issue. In October, Mosaic launched 31 Days, 31 Advocates to support Domestic Violence Awareness month. For DVAM, STAND!

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2021

It encompasses identity, language, consistency, and voice—much like a personality that provides cohesion for your organization. Creating a brand guide is essential to cultivating the right voice and language for addressing important issues for your organization. These language guidelines can be a great addition to your brand guide.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Step 2: Add a message targeted to each segment Fundraising copywriter Julie Cooper recommends picking a third or fourth line paragraph in your appeal where you can adjust the language to speak to your donor segment (active, lapsed, major, or monthly donors). April is National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

During the early stages of this relationship, teams may require assistance from a skilled facilitator to develop trust and discover a common language. These are tips to help them make the journey toward collaboration. Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Brad Jacobs Some of my favorite leadership lesson takeaways from the book, written in an easy-reading, conversational and friendly style, include: Successful people are self-aware enough to avoid the following three impediments to effective leadership : The belief that you’re right, no matter what. Disagree, but disagree respectfully.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

What processes and procedures should low-coders be aware of while creating low-code workflows? Most nonprofit organizations won’t have a mature software development testing and release process, and even if they do, it’s possible that the low-coder isn’t aware of the process. How does the SDLC process for low-code applications differ?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The biggest differences between covering processing fees with models like Qgiv’s GiftAssist option and the donor tipping model are the language used to make the ask, the placement of the ask on the donation form, how the ask was implemented, and how much donors are asked to add to their donation.

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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. Learn more and get in touch at socialdriver.com !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Mirror the look and feel of your website by selecting from your brand’s color palate and language. It also broadens awareness of your cause among larger organizations that can become corporate sponsors, volunteers, or major donors down the road. Word-of-mouth is how 67% of donors were most likely to find out about new causes in 2021.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

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. In addition, make sure your grant team has easy, centralized access to basic marketing and branding language for your nonprofit.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Keep the language positive, clear, and authentic Below are two examples: American Medical Association Diversity, equity, and inclusion at the AMA The AMA respects, welcomes, and celebrates all people and their diverse backgrounds. An expert facilitator will introduce the level of introspection needed to encourage empathy and insight.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

To spread the word about a new initiative or build awareness around your mission-driven work, effective communication with your audiences is key. Examples of campaign objectives and goals include: Building awareness of your nonprofit by increasing new website visitors by 20% in six months.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Next, ask about what language resonates with them. Be sure to use active voice and descriptive language. The language in the mission statement should feel the same way that the brand feels. Concise, Powerful Language Your list of brand words should contain descriptive adjectives and verbs.

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Forum One

MAY 19, 2022

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (WAAD)—a day to recognize and promote the importance of digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities and impairments. To help celebrate, here are five things you can do to help ensure your next digital product, project, or service makes the web a more inclusive place.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 29, 2021

Language Matters. Be aware that even though someone might fit a generally used definition, they may not personally identify this way. When meeting new people try integrating inclusive, gender-neutral language into your conversations such as ‘they’ instead of ‘him’ or ‘her’, and ‘partner’ instead of ‘boyfriend’ or ‘girlfriend’.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 8, 2023

Keep branding consistent Strong, consistent branding is the key to improving awareness for your organization, and consistency only gets more important as you branch out to different media channels. Messaging: The language you use in these messages is just as important as visuals for signaling your organization’s branding.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

This national holiday offers nonprofits the opportunity to: Spread awareness of their impact to new audiences. You can do this through the use of sensory language, compelling visuals, and creative impact blocks. . Continue Learning: Learn how to boost awareness for your cause with these hashtag tips. .

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Forum One

MAY 20, 2021

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (WAAD)—a day to recognize and promote the importance of digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities and impairments. To help celebrate, here are five things you can do to help ensure your next digital product, project, or service makes the web a more inclusive place.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. They wonder if you even received their check and if you are aware of who gave it. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Symbols and language to make your appeal more Jewish-inclusive: The menorah is the primary symbol of Hanukkah, a candelabra that is lit one candle at a time while blessings are recited. Symbols and language to make your appeal more Kwanzaa-inclusive: Candle-lighting is central to Kwanzaa, in the colors of red, green, and black.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

There are short-term outcomes (cleaner beaches, better access to childcare); intermediate outcomes (boosting awareness, changing policies); and long-term outcomes (preserving the environment, improving society). Outcomes : The effect of an activity on your mission. How do you present nonprofit outcomes?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Use captivating language on your gala invitation to evoke curiosity. You may request that guests wear certain colors for awareness like “pink” for breast cancer awareness. Briefly highlight your cause, impact, and what the evening promises. Example: Immerse yourself in a magical night of charity.

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Candid

OCTOBER 26, 2022

With GivingTuesday approaching on November 29, nonprofits are working to strategize how to generate revenue and bring renewed awareness to their work. Once set up, I would also encourage organizations to do a little research into crypto fundraising language and make sure that they’re communicating effectively with their donor base.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Your application should reflect an awareness of these changes, otherwise you might come across as indifferent to the shifts in society and the sector. Make small changes, perhaps tweak the language a little or edit the question into a simpler format. What if English is not their first language?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 4, 2021

Therefore, while you are in a meeting of any size, be aware that invitational body language – that is, reducing or eliminating barriers – is an excellent, nonverbal way to communicating, “I’m listening.” Add, The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership , book to your list of books to read in 2021.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 29, 2021

Therefore, while you are in a meeting of any size, be aware that invitational body language – that is, reducing or eliminating barriers – is an excellent, nonverbal way to communicating, “I’m listening.” Add, The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership , book to your list of books to read in 2021.

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2022

As the situation in Ukraine has continued to evolve, many governmental agencies have continued to release notices regarding the awareness of increased cyberattacks impacting various industries, and guidance to strengthen cyber security threat detection and response capabilities. Train Your Staff – Be Security Aware!

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Media Cause

JANUARY 8, 2024

By understanding the language and terminology your audience uses, you can tailor your messaging to resonate with them on a deeper level. Enhanced Targeting for Campaigns Effective keyword research goes beyond improving your website’s search engine ranking. It can also help your nonprofit develop more targeted and successful campaigns.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Increase awareness of their missions. In the language of Google Ads, donations are one of the most valuable conversions an organization can measure. Increase awareness of your mission . Successfully increasing awareness requires that you have high-quality content users want to engage with.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Your mission statement and supporting language should clearly articulate why your organization exists and may include elements about the impact you expect to have on the population you serve. Just be aware of what will be appropriate for your project or program based on the grant reporting requirements.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 23, 2021

Use Strategic Language To Market Your Event. Using the right language is a large part of what drives exclusivity marketing. In addition to using strategic language, consider making the event invite-only. This will encourage ticket sales no matter the price point and drive exclusivity and brand awareness. .

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