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.

Twitter 343

Twitter Practice Social Media Nonprofit 343

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. Networking can be second nature to those raised in that environment, but completely alien to others.

Accessibility 110

Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 110

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.

email 72

email Communication Effective Fundraising 72

sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2022

As you read through these strategies, keep your supporters in mind. Keeping your supporters top of mind will help you create a website that gets real results. . You can even create a supporter persona, a semi-fictional person made up of your supporters’ characteristics, to help you brand with your users in mind. .

Design 81

Design Websites NGO Strategy 81

Achieve

JULY 28, 2021

A waiver is a document that, when written with the correct language, sets up a legally binding agreement between your organization and the signer (like an event participant or volunteer). . Becoming more safety-minded. Keep in mind that since COVID-19 is such a new disease, there is little legal precedent surrounding it.

Nonprofit 76

Nonprofit Language Volunteer Contact 76

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Holding questions about power and privilege in mind, is it still justifiable that such waste is required of nonprofits? In this blog post, we'll review the research results, discuss implications, and identify the soul-searching needed to move forward in new alignment with our values. If you are a nonprofit. If you are a grantmaker.

Analysis 98

Analysis Grant Application Contact 98

Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

Then orient callers around the evening’s purpose, review a suggested script you’ve shared in advance, and answer any questions. If this isn’t practical for you, you can also suggest language callers can use in an email–especially if this is your donor’s preferred method of communication. Begin with an ice breaker to make it fun.

Action 138

Action Strategy Donor Calendar 138

Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

When asking for donations in person, keep these tips in mind: Do research beforehand. And, while this could mean that you are more nervous, it helps to put your potential donor’s mind at ease. Practice in front of a mirror or with colleagues to make notes of your body language and any nervous gestures. Final Thoughts.

Personal 105

Personal Donation Tips Script 105

Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2012

She noted a study by comScore that found social media has become, for many, a regular part of their personal and professional lives. Review privacy settings: Make a habit of reviewing and updating your privacy settings on the sites you frequent, as they are often subject to change.

Social Media 64

Social Media Media Online Social 64

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2012

My staff and I invited many people in our networks and our professional communities who we felt were “ripe” for the conversation. By developing a shared language our Book Club bonded in a way – we could talk with each other about these ideas and visions even if our bosses and colleagues didn’t always get it. In fact, it was great.

Group 113

Group Facebook Audience Chapter 113

Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

A review of this book said that fiction can be the best way to learn facts. What I found most interesting was the honest descriptions of navigating evolving roles as a parent and professional–of making mistakes, owning up to them and finding ways to improve oneself. Half of a Yellow Sun, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Change 98

Change North Carolina America Nigeria 98

Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

And beyond that, you can expand your reach to find even more like-minded people who would resonate with your mission and be interested in supporting your organization. You should also work to develop your brand’s voice and language across your social media profiles. Make sure it’s authentic and true to your organization’s culture.

Social Media 52

Social Media Strategy Media Donor 52

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

These stories simply exist in our minds until we add language and share them with others. A short vignette, such as this, will grab the reviewers' attention and encourage them to learn more about the issue. The entries are judged by a panel provided via the Grant Professionals Association. Some Winning Stories.

Storytelling 62

Storytelling Grant Missouri West Virginia 62

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

How does your nonprofit stack up against competitors or like-minded organizations? It encourages respondents to provide their honest opinion, without including language that would sway the respondent to answer in any particular manner. This comprehensive review will ensure your insights are well-informed and not overlooking anything.

Research 52

Research Marketing Survey Nonprofit 52

Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re always thinking of ways to encourage your donors to increase their donation amounts. They also see how you present the array as a point of communication from you, much like how body language communicates in real life.”. People tend to default to the norm.

Donation 73

Donation Donor Gift Nonprofit 73

AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

And while event professionals were making this hard shift, event attendees had to learn how to experience events through a new medium. . Both event professionals and attendees believe that virtual event elements are here to stay. Interested potential attendees may have been unable to attend your event in person.

Guide 93

Guide Virtual Registration Platform 93

Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when doing so: Use background scenery and visuals that are reflective of your organization. Use language and conversations that are reflective of what learners will encounter. In a course about soliciting donations over the phone, don’t have the donor say “Hello. Thank you for calling my telephone.

Training 52

Training Train Course Storyboard 52

CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Do a review of your annual projections and goals, and look at what you need. Take time to review them and see how you can use #GivingTuesday to your advantage this year. Keep in mind, the average donation during a matching campaign is 51% higher than without! Goals don’t come out of thin air. Choosing Your Fundraising Approach.

Guide 73

Guide Giving Campaign Social Media 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. I also keep in mind dips in the circadian rhythms for humans that have impact on their ability to pay attention and learn – and I design different types of activities accordingly.

Instructional Design 111

Instructional Design Instruction Instructional Training 111

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

So if you have to leave or leave early, or maybe get interrupted or just want to review the content, don’t worry, we’ll get all that good stuff to you later today. . Weave in stories that are connected to the podcast and I’m going to share some model language for you. .

People 81

People Community Video Podcast 81

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Review this short checklist and make sure you can check ALL the blocks before you decide to invest money in a fundraising letter. Keep in mind that not everyone donates through the mail. Keep in mind that your readers are busy people and probably won’t read every word of your letter. Avoid jargon, acronyms, and insider language.

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Guide Mail Gift 111

Candid

JANUARY 13, 2023

For example, while we recognize the challenge of people still being in—and expressing—a pivot/unprecedented/back to normal state of mind, we won’t be rehashing that one this year. Chances are, even if you have, that’s not your actual title (although we recognize some job descriptions do use this language).

Literacy 125

Literacy Alternative Language Culture 125

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

The good news is, you’re a fundraising professional and if anyone can pull it off, it’s you! At Qgiv, we guide our work by keeping our core values top of mind, and one of those values is empathy. Keep in mind that some venues may not allow you to stake anything into the ground or even tie things to existing structures.

Personal 52

Personal Sponsor Virtual Volunteer 52

Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 26, 2023

A lot goes into getting started with the program, which is why we suggest relying on a professional to complete your Google Grant application. Plus, you can always outsource the work to a professional Google Grants manager. Select your preferred language and the country in which your nonprofit organization is based.

Application 52

Application Grant Google Guide 52

Candid

JULY 5, 2023

A big pro of using the same tool is having shared language. A guide could include personality assessment results, but it can be just as useful to skip the assessment and share things such as: Priorities Individual goals Professional strengths Communication style and pet peeves Preferences for receiving feedback and praise 2.

Team 83

Team Build Tips Exercise 83

Whole Whale

MARCH 28, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, but as nonprofit professionals, we cannot sit by watching the world evolve without us. Chat-GPT is a generative large language model. DO educate employees and yourself about the bias and inaccuracies AI can introduce, and require that content be reviewed for appropriateness.

FAQ 52

FAQ Language Model Nonprofit 52

CauseVox

MAY 11, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you’ll be thrilled to know that AI is your new secret weapon for elevating your operations, fundraising, and outreach efforts. Functionality : It’s a natural language processing (NLP) platform that comes with an easy-to-use interface and drag-and-drop functionality. Consider Dialogflow by Google.

Tools 58

Tools Amazon Analytics Language 58

sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Processes: Tap Your Data to Streamline Workflows When I think about using data to boost productivity, my mind quickly shifts to improving decision-making efficiency through streamlining workflows —especially for portfolio and pipeline management. It is the perfect place to start a portfolio review session.

Product 88

Product Data Metrics Knowledge Worker 88

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

So over the summer, BoardSource published a really excellent report called “Leading with Intent: Reviewing the State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Nonprofit Boards.” Our board members can facilitate personal introductions to our professional leadership. And if you haven’t read it yet, I highly recommend it.

Leadership 64

Leadership Fundraising Gift Slides 64

CauseVox

JUNE 23, 2022

Nathan has trained hundreds of nonprofit professionals in communication, fundraising, websites, and emails for organizations both big and small. Now that we know the purpose of the value proposition for fundraising online, let’s review the four essential elements for a value proposition. Where Are You Now?

Communication 91

Communication Effective Donor Online 91

Whole Whale

JUNE 3, 2022

Also, use client review sites to get first-hand information from users. Make sure you come up with something simple that even first-timers can use without requesting assistance from professionals. This will give your donors peace of mind knowing their information is safe. Platform has Language and operations settings.

Platform 52

Platform Donation Organization Analytics 52

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2021

With that in mind, you need to commit to learning, working hard at living your commitments, practicing strategies that work, working smarter, and loving the results of your newly re-energized labors. Invest in professionals. . It would be like hiring one person at the United Nations to be a simultaneous translator for every language!

Digital 98

Digital Marketing Fundraising Strategy 98

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In 2022, 41% of nonprofit professionals reported that limited staff capacity was their organization’s biggest challenge, the second-most popular answer after rising expenses. Keep in mind that the key to automation is clean data. This tool counts the number of times you use the word “you” versus first-person “I” or “we” language.

Database 84

Database Donor Guide Software 84

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Your application will stick in reviewers’ minds and remain a part of the conversation throughout their deliberations. Effective writing uses clear, precise language. A bunch of flowery language doesn’t contribute anything but extra noise that detracts from your key points. Tell a Story. These stories add color.

Application 34

Application Grant Language Demonstration 34

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

She was AFP’s Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year. And let’s see if we can get your slides going here, if you don’t mind sharing again. And there’s a reason, even in normal times, that people go to their advisor to review a will. So, Claire, I will pipe down here. Here we go. there we go.

Video 132

Video Giving Gift Donor 132

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

To appear organized and professional, you should streamline your branding across your organization, making sure everything from your volunteer program training materials to your gala invitations are consistent. To get the most out of your email newsletters, invitations, and updates, you need to have some best practices top of mind.

Donation 52

Donation Tips Donor Sponsor 52

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

Y’all don’t know this about Steve, but he has backed every harebrained scheme I’ve ever had since day one and continues to encourage me as a professional and thereby encouraging all of the communities that I influence as professionals in our sector to just show up and be ourselves and do the darn thing and do the best work we can.

Management 93

Management Work Video Slides 93