Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

Develop your brand voice. Before you get started in building a content strategy, you should first ensure you know your brand voice. A brand voice is your reference point for how your organization speaks to various audiences, both internally and externally. So, how do you create a content strategy? And what should it include?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In the first part of this series, I talked about why you need to define your goals, your brand and voice, and your audience before crafting your story. By opening up the audience to a new idea or way of thinking, you can open their hearts and minds to the work you’re doing and get them further invested in your cause. .

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Over the last 10 years, we’ve seen a shift in how organizations view this idea of “brand.” They tell someone what your company/organization sounds like, what you look like, and where you’re headed. So what are some ways that you can make your brand top of mind, quite internally?

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Whose voices are you choosing to elevate? Keep these in mind next time you are self-editing, and you may find your ideal lede lurking a few lines in to your draft. People who care, yes, or they wouldn’t be your audience — but who very likely have other things on their mind. Q: How does it sound? How does it look?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 23, 2014

Sometimes it’s the underlying tone of her voice. Without these things relationships fade away – out of sight, out of mind. With that in mind I give you three long time fundraising experts - Rachel Muir, Shanon Doolittle and Pamela Grow. Many times it’s more than one of these things all coming at me at once.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

Your thank-you letter should touch the reader’s heart, not sound like an academic paper. Use my Kitchen Table Exercise to develop your conversational writing voice. Next-Level Ideas for Thanking Donors A well-written thank-you letter will put the wheels in motion for continued donor support. So, write like you talk.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

If this is the case, then you should have a clear idea about how much you need to raise for the next fiscal year. Remember, it’s always a good idea to simply say “thank you” without any strings attached. For more ideas on giving thanks, read our post: 20 Unique Donor Thank You Ideas. Ah, but it’s not.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

ALWAYS explain your needs as if the person hearing you has no idea what you do. Be fully prepared to answer the questions your donor probably already has in her mind. And a confused mind always says “no.”. Tips for Making a Request for Donations When Asking for Donations, keep these tips in mind: DO.

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

Key elements to keep in mind should include: Your logo Color scheme Typography Imagery Brand voice And more! Tailor Outreach With Company-Specific Insights It’s not a bad idea to begin with a well-crafted matching gift email template. But you’ll want to adjust your communications to the recipient before clicking send.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? ” Any of that sound familiar? Challenge: Clueless Cliff Cliff didn’t read the minutes, has no idea what’s going on, and possibly never opened the email that contained the agenda. See what ideas your Board has. How do you feel? See how that works?

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Paid social is, in simple terms, paid advertising that takes place on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, etc with specific targetted audiences in mind. Using these keywords in your automated closed captions is also a great idea and writing video scripts that incorporate the keywords you want to target.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 26, 2019

When I think back on the work I’ve been proudest of over my past eight years leading the MAH, the projects that come to mind are those where I made space for others to lead us to new heights. Generative leadership isn’t about the person in charge generating all the ideas.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2017

Quiet your mind to become more present, sensitive and in the moment. Mind your voice inflections, speed of your speech, volume and tone. If your voice inflects to a higher pitch at the end of your sentences like you are asking a question you will not sound confident or credible. Practice truly makes perfect.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

There were also the people whose idea of forecasting the future and budgeting was basically storytelling and conjuring. Seeing the negative, voicing the reasons for such issues, and then finding solutions are all really hard to do. They can sound like the same language. You have to push your mind to other, more positive paths.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

But as the world appeared crumbling, and the 45th president was taking to Twitter every 15 seconds, Obama’s voice felt grounding and wise. The Wild Robot is about a shipwrecked robot who learns to survive on an island only inhabited by animals – which I admit sounded pretty nice. I also wish it had been twice as petty.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Keep in mind that while WordPress is brimming with possibilities, all of that potential is only potential until it’s actually put to use. WordPress is used for nearly every kind of organization under the sun, which means that most pre-built WordPress themes were created with a more generic, for-profit organization in mind.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Chapter officers can use OmegaOne to send out mass messages to all members and the “wall” allows everyone to post announcements or ideas in a social media-inspired manner. Learn about the past donations donors have made to like-minded nonprofit organizations. Plus, pay your chapter’s bills from the same app. Chapter communication.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 22, 2024

Jen Wong, Chief Design Officer at Canva, expresses the idea like this. Solis’ advice sounds complex. Pay attention to the voice of your customers and believe what they are telling you. The same idea applies to getting acquainted with members online. ” And, Hadi Partovi, Co-founder of Code.org said this.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 12, 2019

They can be the first thing a person sees about your nonprofit; allowing its voice and message to come through with unique combinations of visual styles, music, and narrative. But if it sounds like a lot, don’t be discouraged! Also, casually drop images and sound effects alongside your name and logo to reinforce the impact.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 3, 2016

You also might accuse me of sounding like a broken record because I tend to say this a lot, but it needs to be said. There is no better time to turn messages of hope into action—to giving time, money, talents, and voice. If you know me, you know I think “ good is for everyone.”. What it is NOT, to be clear, is magic.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 17, 2014

And since email is casual, this is the time to establish your organization’s online identity and voice. Be relaxed, personable, and warm – not institutional-sounding and formal. It should sound like you’re talking to the reader. Writing for the web tip: After writing your message, read it aloud.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

I know, it sounds like a lot. Our voices are wasted if not used to speak out about injustices. Only together can we start changing hearts and minds, and making progress to 2030. The idea that we’re dealing with a short-term issue is a misconception. It’s important to be loud. Cheslea Handler, #Impact2030.

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NTEN

JULY 18, 2013

Connecting with Millennials "When I was invited to speak, the first thing that came to mind was "calling." Woke up one day to the sound of sirens and footsteps pounding up the stairs, went into parents'' room to see father on a ventilator. I wish that little voice had told me about money! I want to explain why that''s important."

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Does that sound good? So I want you to keep that in mind that it’s not too late. If that sounds like you, put “me” in the chat. So I want you to tell me which one of these sounds most like you, related to getting 10k gifts. Number 1, if this sounds like you, put a 1 in the chat. I want to hear it.

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Tech Soup

MAY 11, 2015

It seems like every day there's a new overhyped idea that claims to fix a problem you never thought you had, like a delivery service for laundry quarters. The breakfasts are a great way to learn about a few apps for social good and connect with other like-minded people. that Caravan Studios and Twilio.org have co-hosted.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Here are some ideas! You’d get the idea that they’re interested in nature education and in supporting students, at least—what other details could you glean from their donation? How to Get Started That all sounds nice, but what specific steps can you take to use technology to make your messages feel more personal?

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 3, 2011

Background: Why They Did What They Did The Henry Art Gallery exhibition we worked with, Vortexhibition Polyphonica , was intended to explore three big ideas: Different voices “intervene” or add new points of view to the exhibition at periodic intervals. I suspect these big ideas were opaque to most visitors.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 3, 2019

As I imagined a world without Nina Simon ’s Participatory Museum , I felt sad about all the visitors whose voices (and post-it note comments) weren’t honored. The idea of interactives in the galleries (alongside collections) are now not novel or very controversial. But what are your ideas? I have so many one-offs that I enjoyed.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But before, during, and after the fun, your message and the voice of your organization need to come through. Creating a nonprofit social media plan sounds like such a daunting task, doesn’t it? What’s most important is that this content speaks in the voice of your organization about things that matter to your followers.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

We asked some of our favorite nonprofit tech friends to share ideas for how organizations can use social media to build meaningful relationships with their supporters—donors, influencers and activists—and what that looks like on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. But first, what is social love and why does it matter?

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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. To make ends meet, artists would sometimes team up as a studio — helping each other come up with ideas, chipping in when someone was in danger of missing a deadline, teaching each other tips and tricks.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

I started yoga about, you know, from a really early age, my family introduced me to mindfulness and meditation, even though you would never guess it because they don’t look like typical hippies. . She was just on Forbes yesterday, it sounds like, and I just heard about it on LinkedIn and I’ll have to give her a call.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 11, 2022

You need to have an idea of how much you’ll need to run your programs in the first year, so do yourself a favor and spend the time to create your nonprofit’s first budget. The more accounts you have, the more you have to keep track of and reconcile each month, so keep that in mind. Draft an operating budget. Start fundraising!

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 3, 2009

Some people say Twitter is just a bunch of noise, broken up into 140 character sound bytes. Another idea is to encourage your special event participants or personal fundraising page owners to tweet about their experiences. So, I’m not the only one out there who became a new user in 2008 and who plans to keep using in 2009.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 3, 2009

Some people say Twitter is just a bunch of noise, broken up into 140 character sound bytes. Another idea is to encourage your special event participants or personal fundraising page owners to tweet about their experiences. So, I’m not the only one out there who became a new user in 2008 and who plans to keep using in 2009.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 25, 2009

By simplifying and personalizing the design technique used for the institutional voice, visitors felt like they were part of a natural conversation with the institution. Unfortunately, most talk back walls don't support the grouping of visitor contributions or attempt to encourage conversational threads to develop.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

And I’ve been able to see other people’s make that shift in their minds, other nonprofits and leaders. And really, it wasn’t that I hated the idea of it, but I was uncomfortable because I all of a sudden was responsible for this fundraising goal that I hadn’t ever had before and it really stressed me out.

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