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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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It sounds simple. Silence that inner commentator whose chatter is louder than any voice in the room. Put your phone away, or better yet, don’t bring it into the room. What’s the first lesson of Leadership 101? Begin with yourself. Be the change. Walk the talk—right? But it’s the assignment that’s easiest to fail. Engage fully.

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Here’s Why Nonprofits Serving Girls And Youth Should Meet Donors Where They Are While Still Modernizing Their Mission

Bloomerang

I don’t give to people who can’t even tell if they’re boys or girls,” an irate long-time donor said before slamming down the phone. When someone makes a comment about gender inclusive pronouns or other recent restructurings that they believe impact program delivery or agency optics, we need to be prepared to share the why.

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Mobile for Good: Fire Phone, Locking Down Data, and Services for the Homeless

Tech Soup

From apps to new devices to connected home objects that can be controlled with your phone, the market is saturated with all things mobile. For this month's column, I'm going to dissect the latest entry into the smartphone field: the Amazon Fire Phone. Amazon Fire Phone and the Internet of Things. Or helpful?

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Example Fundraising Scripts to Use When Asking for Donations

Bloomerang

It’s important to have a script that sounds like what you would say in a normal conversation. Let’s face it: Listening to “exciting updates” sounds about as enticing as watching paint dry. And remember: Donors may not give over the phone—but that doesn’t mean they won’t give at all. That’s [phone number].

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7 Ways Nonprofits Can Automate Donor Retention

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Maybe it’s a phone call or a personalized email, but taking these few moments can make a difference to your donors. Personalized thank you’s sound incredibly time-consuming, but there are tools to make this essential task manageable for your team. Share in the comments below. GivingTuesday is December 1, 2020!

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How To Do A Donor Cultivation Event

Bloomerang

Can you recreate the sights, sounds and smells of your work? Draft a letter or email that your board members and other dedicated fans can send to targeted individuals and provide talking points for a phone script. Drop it in the comments! What kind of immersive experience with your programs would wow your donors? .

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Exceptional Digital Experiences for Museums and Cultural Institutions

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With seamless branding and user design, we help museums create a visitor experience that continues whether they’re at home, scanning information on their phone, or standing in the museum itself. Attendees commented how this was nearly like being in person at an event and made their experience more personal and collaborative.

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