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We’re 39 percent similar; how can we be exponentially better?

Candid

We listened to the "rising voices of the people we serve" as a foundation staffer framed it recently. At times those voices were passionately personal, at others they were mandates delivered through data. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Requested Grant Funding Related (20 percent). We adapted.

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Measuring Impact: The First Step

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I cried after my first big film was released,” she admitted, in hushed tones over the phone. But this year in my current role leading the Active Voice Lab for Story & Strategy I did more listening than screening. The first step is identify what impact might look like as this post explains. “I Measurement'

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APIs for Nonprofits 101: How to Share Data Between Systems

Tech Soup

You need to encourage your constituents to talk to their state representatives and voice support for the bill. Many companies like Twilio and Tropo offer APIs to integrate phone call and text message features into your web applications. Using APIs for Political Advocacy. Let’s take the first example above: political advocacy.

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How To Create Explainer Videos That Donors Will Love

Nonprofits Source

They can be the first thing a person sees about your nonprofit; allowing its voice and message to come through with unique combinations of visual styles, music, and narrative. For that, you can use meaningful animation, unexpected script turns ( narrative ), and adequate characterization. Promote Your Explainer Video Whenever Possible.

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

Bloomerang

So we’re going to talk about scripts, and strategy, and tactics, yes, but we’re also going to step into greater courage. If it’s too late for that, and you have too many donors that you need to contact, then you can call them on the phone. You can send them voice memos, if you have their cell phone.

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How to Succeed in the First Year of Fundraising for Startup Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

There will be times when you feel discouraged and also times when you feel a thrill when your phone dings, letting you know someone donated through your website. Work up a simple script and practice it. Phone call: This is another great way to ask. Phone call: This is another great way to ask. Don’t go on and on.

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6 Tips for Nonprofit Professionals on Speaking Brilliantly with Your Slides

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Eileen on energy levels: “You want to change up the sound of your voice and the visual variety of the slides, so people stay with you. Assume your audience is distracted by at least one other thing — the cell phone, dog, or a child coming into the room. It’s not your script. Well, that depends.

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