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Equitable and Inclusive Messaging: Retaining Donors in a New Age of Storytelling

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According to a guideline published by M+R, a useful quick test for your own messaging is to simply answer the question: If the subject of this story were to read it, how would they feel? These guidelines can apply to all sectors of the nonprofit landscape: Use “person-first” language. Focus on the individual, not their circumstance.

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | Getting comfortable with acknowledging memorial gifts

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For anyone who is confused about exactly how to steward these delicate gifts, Little Green Light’s Virginia Davidson came to the rescue with this thoughtful presentation. Should you include gift amounts in the notification to the family? Can you solicit additional gifts from in-memoriam gift donors?

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Grant Writing Best Practices: 5 Tips from 5 Experts

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It’s best when you can connect the need and how you’ll address it to the funder’s guidelines/priorities. Rory Green — Make Sure the Guidelines are Clear. It may sound basic, but many charities don’t pay very close attention to the grantor’s wishes and guidelines. How You Address That Need.

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Storytelling for Grant Writers: 10 Tactical & Stylistic Tips

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Develop an agenda and invite stakeholders to review the grant’s purpose and guidelines, as well as the data and stories you’ll need for writing a well-rounded proposal. This is why we recommend grant writers start with a “narrative skeleton,” an initial outline directly based on the grant’s guidelines and requirements.

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How to Build a Strong Digital Presence for Your Nonprofit

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If you’re an environmental organization, you could create a colour palette with blue and green to speak to your commitment to the environment. . To make your website more accessible, explore the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for a complete list of standards to follow. Typography. Create a well-designed donation page. .

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The Comprehensive Guide to Nonprofit Branding

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4 Key Elements to Include in Your Nonprofit Branding Guidelines. Many organizations maintain brand guidelines, from UNICEF to charity:water to the American Heart Association. What information should you include in your guidelines to ensure all parties can uphold your branding without causing information overload? Positioning.

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The American Public Gardens Association and TechSoup's National Accounts Program

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Public gardens very often demonstrate non-toxic fertilizing and pest control, green and living buildings , and green events. Three great examples of how member gardens are leading the way in greening the planet: The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh is preparing to open a new Living Building in 2012.