Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Perhaps you’re worried about the response to a photo or language you used in your appeals. In life, we have to pick our battles. If you’re one of those fundraisers who was worried about this, I hope this blog post eased your mind a bit! Maybe you’re afraid you’ll offend them by sending too many emails.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

We found that what really matter divides into two broad areas: Numbers : Understanding how managerial decisions create value; how we measure value using financial analysis; and how we use the language of finance to communicate inside and outside the organization. And it gives you the signaling value of a credential.

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Forum One

MARCH 20, 2024

Developer Experience : From a developer standpoint, the separation of concerns between back-end and front-end systems makes life a lot easier, the developer experience a lot cleaner, and workflows more streamlined. Overall, Composable Architecture allows developers to use efficient and popular modern frameworks, tools, and languages.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Being stuck in chronic performance can have a devastating impact on your skills, confidence, job, and personal life. 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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 5, 2021

Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Identifying and vocalizing another person's potential is life-changing for that person. Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? Hedges recommends you use this language: "I see __in you." Focus on the person in front of you. Be Personal. Be Passionate.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

What is happening in your hero’s life? Fatima is doing very poorly in school because she has no energy, and she is not consuming enough calories to keep her mind sharp. They’re just overall happier children, and their success at school sets them up for success later in life! And the hero has a desire to overcome that problem.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This is not new, but it was on the minds of our volunteer managers, and in a big way. Relying too heavily on technology means that those who lack the resources, language skills, and savvy to use technology to its full potential are left behind. The challenges of remote volunteering are front-of-mind for many volunteer managers.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. Many donors won’t understand your insider language and will stop reading. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 28, 2021

Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Identifying and vocalizing another person's potential is life-changing for that person. Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? Hedges recommends you use this language: "I see __in you." Focus on the person in front of you. Be Personal. Be Passionate.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

You can do this through the use of sensory language, compelling visuals, and creative impact blocks. . Craft a powerful caption with descriptive language, and consider asking donors to leave a comment with a few reasons why they support your organization. Download the 2021 Recurring Donor Sentiment Report. A Day to Celebrate.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Nonprofit storytelling lets donors and volunteers know that they are making an impact and making life better for real people. Illustrate your nonprofit in action by telling the story of one dog whose adoption made a real impact in the life of a special needs child or the dog that rescued an elderly man from loneliness. Example #1.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

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. Eliminate, or clarify, any jargon or Official Language that may be opaque to readers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Indentifying and vocalizing another person's potential is life-changing for that person. Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? Hedges recommends you use this language: "I see __in you." Focus on the person in front of you. Be Personal. Be Passionate.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. Along with concise, engaging copy, incorporate: Images: If you haven’t already, invest in professional photography that brings your cause to life. But it turns out that identity-focused language can be even more powerful.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

This way they know that your conversation is still top of mind. You’ll want to consider language barriers, foreign procedures, and methods of transportations. . Do you have anything on your mind? After all, you could attend any type of social event with networking and business connections in mind. This is part of life.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This is especially true when your subject has opened up to you about a traumatic moment in their life. Uplift the Story Owners Even when a nonprofit helps facilitate change in someone’s life, their story is still their story. To that aim, there are two important terms to know. Whenever possible, let their voice be heard.

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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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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 1, 2023

With this in mind, we’ll highlight four digital healthcare technology trends that your organization may benefit from tracking: Artificial Intelligence Cloud Integration Enhanced Data Privacy Security Personalized Healthcare Before discussing each trend in detail, it’s important to acknowledge the role of these technologies.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

In April, a leading trans activist was notified by the authorities of a threat to their life. are twice as likely to have been bullied, and 91% have heard negative language about being LGBTQ+ in the past year. Most importantly, be open-minded — no one person is the same. Moving Forward and How Education Plays a Critical Role.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. Along with concise, engaging copy, incorporate: Images: If you haven’t already, invest in professional photography that brings your cause to life. But it turns out that identity-focused language can be even more powerful.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind. 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. What should you post? When should you post? Use your logo as your profile picture.

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

A disability is any condition of the mind or body that makes it more difficult for someone to partake in certain activities and may impair their ability to participate easily in normal daily pursuits. Foundation for Autism’s mission is to help people and families affected by autism to live their life to the fullest. Doug Flutie Jr.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

In the donor’s mind, they can’t close the loop on the gift until they receive a receipt. Providing a donation with the date, amount, organization name, and tax identification number clearly identifiable, you make the donor’s life easier. But the rules are a bit different around IRS language. So why be shy about saying it?

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Without the assistance of community-minded individuals just like you, we wouldn’t be able to serve those in our community each year. Avoid vague requests; instead, use language that assures donors of the direct effect their donation will have. ” Find your own dramatic and exciting angle to captivate your audience.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

A well-developed planned giving program often will utilize a gift acceptance policy (with language for donors to include in their estate planning), donor journeys, communication plans, and an administrative breakdown for bequest processing to help maintain clear policies and streamlined communication between planned donors and the organization.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

They have the financial resources to support both their personal needs and philanthropic aspirations, making them prime candidates. Life Stage and Age : While age alone is not a determining factor, donors who have reached certain life stages, such as retirement or active estate planning, are more likely to consider making a planned gift.

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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. Our perspectives can be subconsciously influenced greatly by our social economic start in life.

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Classy

APRIL 19, 2021

You could also try posing a question, like “True or false: $50 can save a life.”. Use language that creates a sense of exclusivity. Keep these elements in mind when drafting your next follow-up email: Include their name in the subject line. Use language that makes each donor feel special . Make it personal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 21, 2014

I did take along a few books, including Ariana Huffington’s Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder. I’ve written a lot about mindfulness and managing your attention in an age of distraction , including the use of “ conscious computing tools.”

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Data storytelling is about bringing your data to life in three simple steps: Explore: find patterns and insights Monitor: check performance (leading indicators and key performance indicators) Explain: go beyond the what and dig further into the why. When you use a donor’s love language the first thing you see is verbal feedback, not dollars.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 15, 2020

Due to the global pandemic, “office life” is now seen as a fond memory, and our daily commute is a total of one minute ? We’re having to work harder to communicate because it’s harder to process non-verbal cues like subtle facial expressions, tone of voice, or body language. Our minds are together when our bodies feel we’re not.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

He quickly came up with the idea of a mobile app that could show a woman the years of life expectancy she (or her family) will lose due to breathing the polluted air inside her dwelling. Of course, we’d have to focus on local language content.

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Forum One

JANUARY 24, 2023

Developer Experience : From a developer standpoint, the separation of concerns between back-end and front-end systems makes life a lot easier, the developer experience a lot cleaner, and workflows more streamlined. Overall, Composable Architecture allows developers to use efficient and popular modern frameworks, tools, and languages.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

This way they know that your conversation is still top of mind. You’ll want to consider language barriers, foreign procedures, and methods of transportations. . Do you have anything on your mind? After all, you could attend any type of social event with networking and business connections in mind. This is part of life.

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Achieve

MARCH 30, 2016

While the typical solicitation often includes language from an organization’s mission and values statements, it rarely appeals to potential supporters with a unique and compelling proposition. Here are a few examples of the kind of language that works well when presenting your “ask”: “Opportunity to…”. Think of it this way.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

This helps bring the persona to life and makes it easier to empathize with and remember. Use language and tone that reflect their preferences and communication style. For example, younger supporters may respond better to informal, conversational language, while older donors may prefer a more formal and traditional tone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2018

Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Identifying and vocalizing another person's potential is life-changing for that person. Looking for language to use to communicate potential in others ? Hedges recommends you use this language: "I see __in you." Focus on the person in front of you. Be Personal. Be Passionate.

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