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Make This a More Inclusive Season of Giving: Tips for Diversity in Your End-of-Year Fundraising Appeal

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Symbols and language to make your appeal more Jewish-inclusive: The menorah is the primary symbol of Hanukkah, a candelabra that is lit one candle at a time while blessings are recited. Symbols and language to make your appeal more Kwanzaa-inclusive: Candle-lighting is central to Kwanzaa, in the colors of red, green, and black.

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Storytelling for Grant Writers: 10 Tactical & Stylistic Tips

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When writing about impact and people, generally emphasize active language, but remember that passive voice can and should be used strategically, too. While you should never be manipulative or overwrought in your language choices, you also shouldn’t speak flatly to the point of coming off as apathetic. Strike the right middle tone.

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Crafting the Perfect Gala Invitation

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Use captivating language on your gala invitation to evoke curiosity. Guests strongly encouraged to wear your favorite shade of green attire. Briefly highlight your cause, impact, and what the evening promises. Example: Immerse yourself in a magical night of charity.

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5 Tips to Craft a Powerful Data-Driven Social Media Strategy

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However, you can also append other information to round out your database, such as: Phone numbers Email addresses Employment status Language preference Date of birth Location You can use this information to narrow the focus of your social media campaigns.

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

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These guidelines can apply to all sectors of the nonprofit landscape: Use “person-first” language. Example: Kids without hunger in their lives, like those now at Green Avenue Elementary, enjoy better focus at school, which leads to academic success, improved graduation rates, and more opportunities in our community and world.

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Nonprofit Communications: Are They Helping You Build Relationships?

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Ann Green , a nonprofit communications consultant and blogger, says that while the term is very broad in meaning, she sees it as sharing any sort of information for a specific purpose, such as connecting with an audience or thanking donors. Donors need to know they are helping the organization make a difference,” Green said.

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LMS Branding – Beyond the Logo

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If your brand colors are blue and green, it would be a little off-putting to see your logo on a portal that was only red or orange. Organizational Language. Your LMS should reflect your brand language and how you refer to well, stuff. What is your organizational requirement when it comes to this level of color in branding?