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How To: Write Fundraising Auction Item Descriptions

Greater Giving

Use Attention-Grabbing Language To make your headlines and auction item descriptions more tempting, use words that: Convey appeal (excellent, popular, quality, etc.) Indicate comparison (competitive, superior, ultimate, etc.) Plus, it helps guests quickly identify important details and what’s unique about each item.

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Why Movement Is the Killer Learning App for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They help “air out the brain” and can help a tired group regain focus. I incorporate energizers into webinars (see slide 22) and virtual meetings. There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience. Chuck Hillman from University of Illinois Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory.

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A Day in the Life of a Classy Account Executive

Classy

Since I started, I’ve had multiple people reach out to go to lunch and have virtual coffees too. What else have you noticed about Classy in comparison so far? I also came without any nonprofit experience, and the training helped me understand nonprofit language, the buying habits, the product, and the industry.

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How To Incorporate More Movement Into Your Nonprofit Training

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As a facilitator, you have to watch the participants body language and look for the “slump,” and if you notice people getting tired, interject some movement. They help “air out the brain” and can help a tired group regain focus. I incorporate energizers into webinars (see slide 22) and virtual meetings.

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[VIDEO] The 3 V’s of Virtual Communication

Bloomerang

Kristal Frazier will provide strategies that will empower you to become confident in your next virtual ask. We are here to talk about “The 3 V’s of Virtual Communication.” So just glad to be here, and I want to share this with you so you can be ready for your next virtual ask. Full Transcript: Kristal: Okay.

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6 Tips for Nonprofit Professionals on Speaking Brilliantly with Your Slides

Nonprofit Tech for Good

And when we are off the clock, we take virtual trips to foreign countries, cook on live-demo video calls, and shimmy around our living rooms with fellow Zumba dancers who could be anywhere in the world. Give your audience a real-life comparison to your statistic so they can grasp it immediately.”. A slightly elevated energy level.

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6 Online Speaking Tips for Nonprofit Professionals

Nonprofit Tech for Good

And when we are off the clock, we take virtual trips to foreign countries, cook on live-demo video calls, and shimmy around our living rooms with fellow Zumba dancers who could be anywhere in the world. Give your audience a real-life comparison to your statistic so they can grasp it immediately.”. A slightly elevated energy level.