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Need a copy editor? Look in the mirror

M+R

Reading time: 12 minutes Soon after I learned the rules of chess, I started playing a lot of games against myself. Eliminate, or clarify, any jargon or Official Language that may be opaque to readers. Q: How does it sound? Some other things to listen for or look for: Repetitive language. Wonky language and jargon.

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Step-by-Step Plan for Activating Fundraising Ambassadors

Get Fully Funded

Sounds great, right? Share the ultimate Ask script that has been passed from fundraiser to fundraiser, and then give them the opportunity to learn through role play: “Me” sentence: . You know this billboard will be a game-changer for community engagement and help you reach more people. But, I wouldn’t assume.

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[VIDEO] 3 Steps To Closing $10K+ Gifts By December 31

Bloomerang

Does that sound good? If that sounds like you, put “me” in the chat. So we’re going to talk about scripts, and strategy, and tactics, yes, but we’re also going to step into greater courage. So I want you to tell me which one of these sounds most like you, related to getting 10k gifts. No judgment.

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Safety First: How to Mitigate Risk at In-Person Events

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Mapping out a fundraising event, especially while taking COVID into consideration, can feel like a game of psychological chess between yourself and the world. Sound familiar? If you sound stressed, others will follow suit. The good news is, you’re a fundraising professional and if anyone can pull it off, it’s you!

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SEO For Nonprofits: A Beginners Guide To Digital Marketing Success

Nonprofits Source

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. While it may sound like the logical thing to do, it will cause issues with search engines. As a result, your content will sound more natural to readers.

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How to write a year-in-review recap (that doesn’t sound like one of those season’s greetings letters) for your organization

Whole Whale

Likewise, retail platform Big Cartel had some seasonal fun with its year-end email in 2015, turning their year of accomplishments into a board-game style timeline. Flip the script from “ Look what you made me do ” to “Look what you did.” The ACLU recently marked the one-year anniversary of the 2016 U.S. You saved our health care.

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[VIDEO] Raise More Money And Improve Donors Relationships Through Personal Branding

Bloomerang

And a lot of this content that I’m talking about today is in my book called “Cloudburst” on fundraising, you’ll find scripts and things in there you haven’t ever seen before. And you know, great questions like that, what’s been their best gaming experience? And I know that sounds expensive.

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