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7 “Must Do’s” When Thanking Donors To Win Their Heart and Set Up Future Gifts

Get Fully Funded

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. You make the brain connection when you give them the data they need for their records. Write with meaning.

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Thursday Thoughts: attracting passionate nonprofit advocates

EveryAction

Make sure your ask is clear and to the point: Trade complex language for simple phrasing and remove jargon in order to make sure supporters understand your call to action. Their diversity in experiences, skillsets, passions, and viewpoints ensures that good missions get the brains and heart they deserve.

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7 Totally Surprising Brain Tricks to Sell Your Cause

NTEN

Yet we spend a lot of time trying to persuade people by focusing on the 5% rational brain with statistics, rational arguments and feature lists. Yet we spend a lot of time trying to persuade people by focusing on the 5% rational brain with statistics, rational arguments and feature lists. It may be worth using the proportion online.

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Inspire Generosity with a Better Online Donation Form

sgEngage

This theory explains that our brains are designed to think in two ways: System 1, which is instinctual, and System 2, which is rational. For Washington’s National Park Fund , the optimized Online Giving form from Blackbaud compliments and reinforces the language, look, and feel of their website, improving a donor’s experience as they scroll.

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10 Best Blogging Practices for Nonprofit Organizations

NonProfit Hub

Then, strategize ways to match your language, tone, and style to your audience’s interests. You could create blog posts that incorporate social media posts and TikTok videos to appeal to younger audiences’ interests. Options to read your content in different languages depending on your audience’s needs.

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Overcoming Screen Fatigue: A Nonprofit Hub Guide

NonProfit Hub

Why are video calls so draining? Video calls are a lot more straining on the brain than any face-to-face conversation. We’re having to work harder to communicate because it’s harder to process non-verbal cues like subtle facial expressions, tone of voice, or body language. Give yourself brain breaks.

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[VIDEO] Creative Ways People Contribute to Community

Bloomerang

Weave in stories that are connected to the podcast and I’m going to share some model language for you. . So she talks a lot about how you can actually use better texting language to create a sense of community and an offering of listening. Use the same language, just like when you’re applying for a grant.

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