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Lame spam of the day: FBI and Nigeria still want to send me money

Robert Weiner

I wrote about a version of this one last year, but the language of this version is so tortured that I have to post it. Attenuation, This e-mail has been issued to you in order to Officially inform you. System) we discovered that your e-mail address was automatically. CERTIFIED BANK DRAFT by your local bank. 20535-0001.

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Nonprofit Donor Engagement Strategies: Breaking Through the Noise

Neon CRM

Ditch the industry jargon and formal language when writing or speaking with your supporters. Embrace Analog Donor Engagement Strategies When was the last time you got a card in the mail? Can you remember the last time you got a phone call that wasn’t spam? So engage your donors by speaking like a person.

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10 Ways to Build a Better Community Brainstorming Meeting

Museum 2.0

When I've talked with those same folks in bridged groups, they use more circumspect language (i.e. We almost always use nametags with a playful prompt on them ("what superhero would you be?," "what's your favorite local place to relax?" Part of this is rooted in a legitimate desire not to spam people.

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50 Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies to Help You Raise More

Neon CRM

Common channels include email, direct mail, social media, phone calls, your website, etc. An older donor might prefer direct mail, while a younger donor might prefer a text from a fellow supporter with a link to your donation form. But there are still ways to use direct mail strategically that will maximize the bang for your buck.

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Create the ultimate nonprofit email newsletter

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If you write too formally, write in 3 rd person, or write about how great your nonprofit is using ego-centric language, it doesn’t feel connecting at all. Use a tool like Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, or something similar to send out your email newsletter. CAN SPAM laws so you don’t have to worry about it. Thanks to you.

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Lame spam of the day: quite every unfruitful dealing

Robert Weiner

This one must have been run through language translation software. E-mail: dr.lamidosanusi50@gmail.com. A fax call was received by my insider from the International Monetary Fund (Imf) following an information given from a local security service here in Nigeria in the Name Economic and Financial Crime Commission (Efcc).

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Groundswell Book Club Part 1: Listening

Museum 2.0

Here are three examples of changes you could make: Change the language and presentation of comment cards. The most active comment board I’ve ever encountered is at my local grocery store, where patrons are constantly requesting retired items, asking about new options, and generally expressing their interest in the improvement of the store.

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