Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

Let’s look at ways to make your event stand out from the crowd and grab some headlines. Create a “surround sound” effect with Facebook and Twitter. The charity 5K and walk is so common that municipalities struggle to schedule parks and roadways for these events every weekend.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

There are, and always will be, other headlines, but your supporters are your supporters because they care about your work. Five —Communicate Compassionately + Sound Like a Person Your ability to engage, motivate, and mobilize your supporters when communicating in an election year is directly linked to your understanding of who they are.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 22, 2012

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. And the only reason I heard about it was that the dial-up service that Ruth uses pushes headlines at her.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 14, 2015

Of course, what often doesn’t make headlines are the hundreds and thousands of smaller hacks that target smaller e-commerce sites. Look for “https,” rather than just “http” in the site address (see the “s” and think “secure”) and, for certain web browsers, a padlock icon within the address bar is a sign that you’re safe and sound.

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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. It may sound a little nit-picky, but don’t make your headers too big. It’s more descriptive and helps search engines index easier, which can really boost your rankings.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 22, 2012

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. And the only reason I heard about it was that the dial-up service that Ruth uses pushes headlines at her.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 12, 2019

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. Keep in mind, however, that popup headlines are best when they’re clever and specific to your organization. Be strategic about your word choice and tone. Sign up and get…”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. Your organization’s name is featured in their headlines and your organization’s page is listed and linked on their profiles.

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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? A huge conference like the NTC always fills me with tons of ideas and a renewed determination to work smarter, fail faster, and build stronger professional relationships. Monday comes.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

But it’s not as easy as it sounds. A photo accompanied by a concise story or a short video with an attention-grabbing headline should be right there to introduce your visitor to the essence of your organization’s work. Write a headline for your story that tells the visitor what your organization does.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Make headlines and use social media to generate buzz. Here are two other great resources to help you make headline news: Five Ways to Ensure Your Event Makes Headline News. This sounds like a boring tip, but there is nothing worse than the feeling of your stomach sinking when you’ve forgotten something.

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Achieve

AUGUST 19, 2014

Sounds awesome. A good sense of hierarchy—IMAGE, then COLA BOTTLE, then HEADLINE, then COPY—across the page with some consideration of white space. This viewer will first look at the eyes of the model, then the headline, “Naturally You.”, Start kids on sugary drinks EARLIER! Yes, as toddlers. Gotta love the 50s. .

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 10, 2014

Yes, the words ‘agenda’ and ‘fun’ were both used in the same headline. It all sounds great. Use these tips to help run an effective board meeting and get back on track toward achieving your mission. Set a (Fun) Agenda. Crazy, isn’t it? It almost doesn’t seem possible. Unless of course, it’s vital to your organization’s mission.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

" 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. This article from PRDaily offers some really useful tips on crafting a press release. My favorite tip? "Remember that nobody cares." Find a News- or Viral-Worthy Angle.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 3, 2012

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. You can follow Jocelyn on Twitter at @jocelynharmon. “I I like people, words, technology and telling the truth.”

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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

Make it sound like you sat down and wrote it to a friend. Artwork: 80%; photos: 75%; headlines: 56%; captions: 29%, and very little text! (~Tom Put a headline on the reply card such as “Yes! Don’t use “you” in the plural sense. Use contractions – it’s less formal. Formal doesn’t work. Jerry Panas). Use headings. Use bullets.

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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''re trying to personalize. We''re trying to adapt. We''re trying to be responsive.

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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. Peer Pressure. She is usually the first one to read these posts.) Almost daily I hear her in my head or hear her words coming out of my mouth including one of her favorites, “It is not what you say, it is how you say it.”

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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. So consider this just the first of many posts related to issues of cultural inclusion, evaluation, and impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2007

The articles I've read with hype headlines like "My Space For Grown-Ups" or " LinkedIn or Left Out " describe LinkedIn is as necessary a business tool as a laptop or a cell phone. I've received LinkedIn alerts from contacts in the nonprofit space who are distributing a job description or recruiting.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

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. As a result, your content will sound more natural to readers. First, let’s define the fields: Title: Defines which headline should appear in results.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 18, 2019

Without them, copy or headlines can become boring and predictable. It makes your copywriting sound more personal and direct. They made their donation page sound more personal by framing it as “your” donation. These words can be placed into headlines, ads, promotions and any other written material you publish.

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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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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Writing effectively for the web isn’t always as easy as it sounds (see our comments on the human attention span below). We live in a world of sound bites, punchy headlines, and quick notifications. As a communicator, you do plenty of writing and editing. And ineffective copywriting? Well, that’s a waste of everyone’s time.

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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.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 12, 2021

It’s as easy as it sounds. Within the headlines, paragraph text, labels, and buttons on your donation page, are you: Explaining what you do and why this donation matters? It’s a rare person who will leave a donation page to find an answer and then return to actually finish donating! Action Item #2. and go down the list, one by one.

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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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Judi Sohn

JUNE 18, 2009

I’m always subscribed to way more feeds than any person can read on a regular basis, covering everything from Salesforce and nonprofit technology to knitting and entertainment headlines. Headlines news feeds, link blogs, those blogs that just react, Twitter feeds, etc. Fever is anything but linear.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 18, 2009

I’m always subscribed to way more feeds than any person can read on a regular basis, covering everything from Salesforce and nonprofit technology to knitting and entertainment headlines. Headlines news feeds, link blogs, those blogs that just react, Twitter feeds, etc. Fever is anything but linear.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

charity: water’s 2015 holiday campaign Have a holly jolly headline Don’t forget your subject line and preheader text! Download Guide The post How to write a year-in-review recap (that doesn’t sound like one of those season’s greetings letters) for your organization appeared first on Whole Whale.

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

And in response to the question of "intangible value," I think its about being able to access as many people as possible when your version of a Katrina hits or you have a window of opportunity where the issue youre working on hits the headlines. Best practices to date indicate thats via email, both in acquisition and in response.

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

And in response to the question of "intangible value," I think its about being able to access as many people as possible when your version of a Katrina hits or you have a window of opportunity where the issue youre working on hits the headlines. Best practices to date indicate thats via email, both in acquisition and in response.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

And in response to the question of "intangible value," I think its about being able to access as many people as possible when your version of a Katrina hits or you have a window of opportunity where the issue youre working on hits the headlines. Best practices to date indicate thats via email, both in acquisition and in response.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 12, 2021

It’s as easy as it sounds. Within the headlines, paragraph text, labels, and buttons on your donation page, are you: Explaining what you do and why this donation matters? It’s a rare person who will leave a donation page to find an answer and then return to actually finish donating! Action Item #2. and go down the list, one by one.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2017

You may think it sounds too good to be true, and it’s possible that your doubts are based on inaccurate information. You’ve seen the headlines and heard the stories about online data breaches, so now you’re worried that your business data could be hacked. Myth #1: Storing sensitive information in the cloud isn’t secure.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2014

It may sounds easy – but the creation of a simple and usable user experience is one of the hardest things to do. The open site design is beautiful, and their slideshow features clear headlines with important words highlighted and a call to action directly below.

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