.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Industry giants are investing millions to tap the large data sets that give them competitive insight into their customers’ hearts and minds. Machine Learning, predictive modeling, and natural language processing are a few of the ways AI makes data more meaningful. The pandemic added to an already precarious position.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

Misclassifying sensitive population groups results in an incorrect understanding of the work being done in the sector, who is being served, and where grant dollars are still needed. At Candid, AI for grant coding can potentially harm population groups if miscoded. The harmful impact of these early problems was clear.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Digital storytelling enables nonprofits to tell their stories across multiple media, potentially in multiple languages, and to reach unknown readers and viewers through the power of tagging and amplification. Group members always have the option to leave whenever they choose. Below are four examples: 1) Virtual Team Management.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Next, ask about what language resonates with them. Be sure to use active voice and descriptive language. The language in the mission statement should feel the same way that the brand feels. Concise, Powerful Language Your list of brand words should contain descriptive adjectives and verbs.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Well-planned events enable nonprofits, community groups, businesses and government agencies to showcase AAPI arts, food, performances, and more. Effective outreach strategies should focus on connecting with local AAPI groups, leaders, and community centers. Reach out to Asian American student groups on college campuses as well.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

If you have decided to use a collective group model, you may invite all eligible applicants to participate. Or you might invite a broad group of people to participate, including applicants, residents, donors, researchers, and more. Always be mindful of the burden you’re placing on applicants.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 29, 2022

This document ensures that everyone in an organization is on the same page when it comes to using language in a way that is respectful and accurate. The use of inclusive language can help reduce the incidence of bias and prejudice in the workplace. It should avoid jargon and overly technical language. What is a style guide?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

In the last few years, Microsoft has rebuilt LinkedIn working out many of the kinks and bugs that made it frustrating to use, and has launched a suite of new tools and functionality for LinkedIn Pages , Profiles , and Groups. List all languages spoken, honors and awards received, and publications. Keep that in mind!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2012

Note from Beth: Facebook Groups can be used to help build communities and for deeper engagement and learning with your audience or peers. Those people added folks from their own networks, and the group quickly swelled to more than 50. Having this peer group was validating and supportive. Actually none of this mattered.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

With that in mind, we’d like to kick off 2022 by actively questioning the use of certain words—and what is meant—so that we can continue to improve by phasing out terms that might be overused, harmful, or inaccurate. Many organizations that use this language exist because there is something that can be done. Devastated.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In the spring and summer of 2021, with funding from AmeriCorps, our research team held focus groups with volunteer administrators about their technology use in the pandemic. We held 33 virtual focus groups (via Zoom) with 181 CVAs in the United States and Canada. The quotes in this article all come from these focus group conversations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

And it links you to a website where you alone or in a group can supplement your reading with some interactive exercises and resources. For our book, forming a reading group with professional peers would be especially helpful, inside or outside the organization in which you work. And it gives you the signaling value of a credential.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. Make small changes, perhaps tweak the language a little or edit the question into a simpler format. What if English is not their first language? Rewrite the whole thing. Think about how your questions might be received by others.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Nothing is more boring than boilerplate language: “Your donation will help us bridge the gap between mental illness and health care”. Be fully prepared to answer the questions your donor probably already has in her mind. And a confused mind always says “no.”. But a simple tweak on the same statement can become quite compelling.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

As we review these techniques, keep your nonprofit’s current recruitment approach in mind and consider how these strategies can help achieve your recruiting goals. Automation allows your nonprofit to reach candidate groups with similar characteristics without creating a unique message from scratch for everyone.

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OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

Add celebratory language. For example, include language that lets registrants know that by registering, they’re on their way to making a big impact for your organization’s mission. We’ve rounded up all of the most important tips to keep in mind as you plan your campaign. On the registration page, include inspiring messages.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. “The major gift classification created these unintended consequences of certain people feeling like they were the uber-in group and other people feeling like they were the less-than outgroup,” she said. Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. Write tweets in clear, concise language. Embrace a writing style known as plain language which is becoming an increasingly important skill for social media managers. It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. The major gift classification created these unintended consequences of certain people feeling like they were the uber-in group and other people feeling like they were the less-than outgroup,” she said. Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 15, 2016

At bbcon 2015, some of the top minds in the nonprofit industry came together to present Big Idea sessions. At the level of language, there is not. The big idea as I see it is to speak the language of results together. Four reasons to speak the language of results together: The writings are much simpler and shorter.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 13, 2021

You is one of the five most powerful words in the English language. You is at the top of his list of the 5 Most Powerful Words in the English Language. With these challenges in mind, they designed experiments to test whether saying thank you makes people feel better. Like magic, they can help you become a better fundraiser.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Holding questions about power and privilege in mind, is it still justifiable that such waste is required of nonprofits? These grant forms enabled TAG to not only determine the level of overlap between questions (39 percent) but also to identify groups of shared questions. Within each group are form fields (i.e.,

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

In the same EU LGBT survey, more than eight in 10 of all respondents in each LGBT sub-group had witnessed negative comments or conduct during their time in school. are twice as likely to have been bullied, and 91% have heard negative language about being LGBTQ+ in the past year. Advice for Teachers and Educators.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Gather new data directly from your target audience This can be collected through methods such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Assign descriptive labels Assign descriptive labels to each segment to help your team easily understand and remember the characteristics of each group.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

When planning your virtual event content, you must include underrepresented groups in your program. Use Inclusive Language. This means that you should avoid language that is sexist, racist, homophobic or transphobic, and ableist. Diversify Speakers, Exhibitors, and Presenters. The words we use matter.

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Classy

APRIL 19, 2021

When you kick off your soft launch, your first email appeal to your loyal group of supporters should set the tone for the campaign, get them excited, and include a compelling call to action. Use language that creates a sense of exclusivity. Remind each donor that these perks are only offered to this select group.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Networking is more common the higher up the social stratification you go (with clubs and industry breakfasts and lunches being commonplace) where like-minded individuals become used to making important connections. Networking can be second nature to those raised in that environment, but completely alien to others.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

What obligations do white-led nonprofits hold for working with minority community groups and nonprofits in their communities? Leaders and managers need to keep this in mind. She enjoys volunteering with refugees and immigrants at a local nonprofit (IMAA) as well as serving as a facilitator of a cancer support group at her church.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Keep in mind that learning organizations are those that prioritize the development of – people – everyone comes to work every day in part to grow, and to support one another in doing so. For example, do we first conduct significant research and use focus groups to inform the experiment, or do we move quickly to learning while doing?

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind. From there, you can curate a strategy to target a defined supporter group. Use a similar tone and language as your other accounts. This will give others the chance to join the conversation and meet like-minded supporters. When should you post?

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Media Cause

MAY 20, 2021

From cave drawings and petroglyphs, to street signs and emojis, symbols serve as a universal language that can cross cultures and extend generations. Even though designers aim to use symbols to make complex things simple, this example shows how any group of people cannot be reduced to a simple symbol. The power of storytelling.

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Media Cause

APRIL 2, 2021

Know your current audience demographic and keep your target audience in mind. This includes (but isn’t limited to) threats, swears, offensive language or anything that can be deemed hate speech. Below is a list of best practices to keep in mind when building your community management process: Consistency is key.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups. But there are few things you can keep in mind every time you tell your story. A bad story uses lots of insider language, jargon and “we.” Stories are interactive, bonding. Example #1.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

I explained Benetech’s efforts to grow the impact of our Bookshare library globally, specifically discussing partnerships with groups in India and Kenya. Of course, we’d have to focus on local language content. While English might be very useful in Nairobi, Swahili would be the language needed in rural Kenya.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

One critical element of storytelling for nonprofits is protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the people in the stories—especially if they’re from vulnerable groups in society. Avoid Complex Language and Narratives While all the nitty-gritty details behind a story might be interesting, too much jargon can be distracting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

In face-to-face meetings, you can feel the energy in the room drop when people get tired by watching their body language or engagement falls off. Before the pandemic, many nonprofits encouraged and supported informal meals or coffee together in small groups or pairs. Virtual Meals, Coffee and Walks Together.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

In New York City for example, the association of planned giving professionals is called the “Philanthropic Planned Giving Group of Greater New York” (PPGGNY) which brings together individuals involved in the field of planned giving, including fundraisers, attorneys, financial advisors, and nonprofit professionals.

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