Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

Let’s look at ways to make your event stand out from the crowd and grab some headlines. The piece had started life as an announcement style press release that we rewrote to convert paragraphs about people into quotes by them. Create a “surround sound” effect with Facebook and Twitter. Use relevant hashtags.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 22, 2012

I''m one of those people, you know, the people with a "country home." Yes, there is the occasional car going by, but mostly, what I hear is the sound of cicadas, the quail couples talking to each other, the buzzing of bees at the lavender plants, and my own breath. Right now, I feel like I''m living a bifurcated life.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 30, 2017

So use ample white space (it will help your headlines and any imagery stand out better) and put the less important stuff on a linked-to page. Most people love a good tune, but auto-loaded music can be a real nuisance as well as steal a lot of bandwidth and make your page load and respond slower.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 22, 2012

I'm one of those people, you know, the people with a "country home." Yes, there is the occasional car going by, but mostly, what I hear is the sound of cicadas, the quail couples talking to each other, the buzzing of bees at the lavender plants, and my own breath. Right now, I feel like I'm living a bifurcated life.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 12, 2019

Here’s the cold, hard truth: people won’t care about your newsletter unless you make them. Its design and copy need to be captivating or else people will ignore it. You want to call the audience to action without commanding them to action, so shape your message to sound like it’s coming from a very persuasive friend.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 3, 2012

I like people, words, technology and telling the truth.” This is the headline of my Twitter account and accurately expresses what makes me happy and keeps me in “ flow.” It sounds “old-school” but I love to go to my local library every Saturday to wander up and down the stacks. Words are another passion of mine.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

But it’s not as easy as it sounds. I have been moved to give by the simple, human decency of an organization that sends volunteers into the streets and under bridges to offer food, clothing, and tents to people who call the streets home. This does not tell the visitor what you do and it will NOT keep people on the page!

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Earlier this fall, I read this headline: "Stanford study: Participation in a cultural activity may reduce prejudice." I realize that I may sound like a college freshman who just discovered Psych 101, but heck. While it is not easy to ask directly "what do you think about XX people?"

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NTEN

APRIL 26, 2013

News headlines distract me, my to-do list grows, and I have to work hard to sustain the energy that was so palpable just days before. Sound familiar? The 12 different CoPs are made up of people who meet here on our site to discuss shared interests all year round. get back to my desk. Monday comes.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Even as the reporters acknowledge that museums are trying to better understand and serve their visitors, there''s a hint of menace in headlines like " The Art is Watching You. " I thought this sounded great: better data, useful research. We change layouts based on timing and tracking studies of where people go and where they dwell.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

But somehow you find the time, people, and the energy to make it happen. Sure, you came pretty darn close to your goal, people showed up, and you had a few good eggs for volunteers. Make headlines and use social media to generate buzz. What were the names of the three people who still owed money for their tickets, again?

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 10, 2014

Yes, the words ‘agenda’ and ‘fun’ were both used in the same headline. Do activities that require people to share more about themselves. Instead of just a group of people who have one thing in common (caring about the organization), you’ll be surprised to learn about other passions that people have. It all sounds great.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Journalists are busy people, and they do not have time to read through an essay about how amazing your nonprofit is. " It might sound harsh, but it will challenge you to come up with a click-worthy subject/headline and an introduction that will draw a journalist in. My favorite tip? "Remember that nobody cares."

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 25, 2024

While the big names like The Red Cross and Make a Wish have the headlines and the brand recognition, most nonprofits are bootstrapped organizations filled with passionate workers and volunteers doing what they can with limited resources. And while that may sound simple in practice, you need the right tools and the right plan.

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M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

That catchy alliteration makes him sound like a comic book character, like Clark Kent or Lois Lane, Peter Parker or Bruce Banner. Focus on one sense at a time Conjure a specific time and place by focusing on ONE sense — sight, sound, smell, taste — and draw the reader in with an evocative physical description. Still reading?

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

If you let well-meaning but unknowledgeable people help write your appeal, they will ruin it. If you use any pictures, be sure they are of people, not buildings. Write to only one person and not a group of people. Make it sound like you sat down and wrote it to a friend. I.e.: “people are being helped.”.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

In other words, when people search for a keyword that is valuable to your brand you want to be the one ranking on the first page to drive more traffic to your site. 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.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

Every day I sound and look a little bit more like my mother – not that there is anything wrong with that. Researchers at Arizona State University did a study in conjunction with a local hotel asking people to reuse their towels. People tend to conform the most to those they identify with and to groups they feel connected to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2007

I joined LinkedIn in 2004, but I only recently actually completed my profile and given some attention to adding people to my network which now has what one friend say "a crap load of contacts." Networking: I add people to my network when I met them face-to-face at a conference or meeting or virtually.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 18, 2019

Without them, copy or headlines can become boring and predictable. They can help persuade people to buy a product, opt in to a list or, in the case of your non-profit, become a paying supporter. People are worried about how their money will be used and how it will make a difference. Because people are busy. Investment”.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

While this sounds great, the real question becomes: Are you doing everything you can to maximize your investment into email marketing? It sounds like a silly question, but 46% of marketers say they use more than one email service provider (ESP). Is your audience most receptive to certain headlines or promotional offers?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

I have to admit, I hate asking people for money and I know you’re like, “Wait a minute, I’m a development director. Maybe some of you secretly don’t like asking people for money. And I’ve been able to see other people’s make that shift in their minds, other nonprofits and leaders.

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

If you dont measure results strictly by fundraising -- maybe your results are based on advocacy or branding only -- you can just look at the "cost per friend" or "cost per email name" to compare with the costs of recruiting people elsewhere. Its time to bust out the calculator and have a realistic look. The irony).

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

If you dont measure results strictly by fundraising -- maybe your results are based on advocacy or branding only -- you can just look at the "cost per friend" or "cost per email name" to compare with the costs of recruiting people elsewhere. Its time to bust out the calculator and have a realistic look. The irony).

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Whole Whale

MARCH 28, 2023

It exists in the algorithms that govern your Facebook timeline, explains why YouTube always recommends the perfect video, or more recently, powers the Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s Chat-GPT , Google’s Bard , or Bing’s AI Chatbot , and others that have made headlines. Tools like GPTzero.me

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

While this sounds great, the real question becomes: Are you doing everything you can to maximize your investment into email marketing? It sounds like a silly question, but 46% of marketers say they use more than one email service provider (ESP). Is your audience most receptive to certain headlines or promotional offers?

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 12, 2021

It’s as easy as it sounds. People don’t read online, right? People read what they care about—and if website visitors care enough to consider giving their money to you, then they probably care enough to read a few words before pulling out their credit card. Action Item #2. Pull up your donation page (right now, why not?)

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

If you dont measure results strictly by fundraising -- maybe your results are based on advocacy or branding only -- you can just look at the "cost per friend" or "cost per email name" to compare with the costs of recruiting people elsewhere. Its time to bust out the calculator and have a realistic look. The irony).

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 12, 2021

It’s as easy as it sounds. People don’t read online, right? People read what they care about—and if website visitors care enough to consider giving their money to you, then they probably care enough to read a few words before pulling out their credit card. Action Item #2. Pull up your donation page (right now, why not?)

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

You can even get creative in this department, either with a matching gift or asking users to help crowdfund for a promotion, as charity: water did on a 2015 campaign for the BioSand Filter — adding a little seasonal touch to get people further into the spirit. For more on crafting a winning subject line , check out our guide.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

And I love saving people the headaches and hassles I had as a fundraiser. And I have a really neat program that I started in the pandemic as a very inexpensive low-cost way to give people some fantastic fundraising training. But I’m going to give you lots of really great stewardship ideas to warm people up. Thank you.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

So people that speak multiple languages or that live in different countries that have different ways of communicating and of seeing the world. And I’ve noticed how different people communicate, how different people interact. So it is grouped in the category of social media because people use it a lot. for a while.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

There is no better way to structure your thinking that the POST which stands for People, Objective, Strategy, and Tools. Who are the people you want to reach? You can also reach out to people on your email list, your database, your aligned partners, and others. Click to download worksheet. How would you describe them?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2014

In their wake, there is no grand scheme to replace them that people are excited by. I see social enterprise as a kind of benign stopgap — an approach whereby people can contribute to the good of the world, find people of similar mind, and make a living. Today’s youth is more evolved in a certain sense.

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Neon CRM

JULY 14, 2023

Headline: Create a clear, compelling headline that covers the most important aspect of your message. Building Authenticity with Social Media People trust individuals they know more than they trust the government, journalists, or business leaders. That’s why you can’t sound like an institution.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

In other words, months can pass before you know if you have the wrong people behind online outreach. This article does so well because: The headline entices a positive emotion from readers. In fact, 43% of people consume 3-5 pieces of content before making a purchasing decision. It sounds a lot worse than it actually is.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 30, 2019

A good copywriter has the power to make your brand sound trustworthy. The little things that most people couldn’t care less about—verb tense consistency, proper commas, using the right form of “your”—can damage your brand if used incorrectly. We all know someone who changes their behavior depending on who they’re with.

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