Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It should sound like a conversation (not like a thank-you script a robot might write). Distribute discovery questions Most of the time your volunteers or board members will be leaving messages but arm them with a few sample discovery questions just in case they get a donor on the phone: May I ask what inspired you to give to us?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 19, 2023

Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Christie Hunter Arscott Today, Hunter Arscott shares these additional insights with us: Question: How can women address and improve feelings of frustration and burnout in their careers? Question: How can women best support and advocate for other women? The key is to use our voices and choices to elevate others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail?

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M+R

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

All of the questions we asked about the audience to develop relevant creative apply here as well. The answers should be more clear since we are talking about one specific mind rather than an audience’s collective experience, and there is often the opportunity to ask these questions directly. You can reach her at gemmons@mrss.com.

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2021

Nonprofit imposter syndrome is the voice of self-doubt, which if left unchecked, damages a nonprofit leader’s ability to deliver on the core mission and run their organization effectively. . This may sound beneficial but it leads to increased stress levels and heightened anxiety in the work environment. .

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

Since chatbots typically rely on templated responses, they are better suited for simpler cases, such as answering common questions or being a self-service tool for donors (which also make them faster to set up). Importance of Maintaining a Human Touch and Voice What’s more is that ChatGPT isn’t a replacement for a real person.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2021

Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This pattern of recruiting talented leaders only to question their authority and capabilities can lead to feelings of tokenism, insecurity, and exhaustion. “If Suppose you don’t have the benefit of a cohort, group, or coach you can use as a sounding board. Wilds Lawson pointed to the sense of isolation many suffer from.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 8, 2020

I’ve shared 4 Questions To Make Strategic Decisio ns and Do You Need to Start From Scratch? So much of that authenticity manifests itself through the way they communicate and their voice. The problem with this is that it rarely lends itself to a memorable voice or an enticing brand. Email subject lines are a good example.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

I worked to develop my own voice. Stop trying to sound smart when you write fundraising emails. When you try too hard to sound smart, you sound inaccessible and inauthentic. Think about having a conversation with a friend and just sounding like you. Do I sound like I am chatting with a friend at my kitchen table?

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

And yes, earlier this year, Sesame Street’s Elmo broke the Internet when he asked the simple question, “How is everybody doing?” For people who are new to your organization, invite them to start by contacting their members of Congress and/or voicing their support for a bill or policy position.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

It sometimes sounds as though tools like ChatGPT or Gemini could entirely replace humans in writing website content. To create meaningful material that will move audiences to action, though, a human touch and a sound communication strategy is still essential. Even better, develop a bit of a distinctive voice.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 29, 2021

It will give you access to new voices while also keeping that flow of useful ideas coming your way. L isten and ask questions. Few would set off blindly and chart as they go, but we refer to the hard work done by others to map the world before us and then we create our strategies from that sound foundation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In a world where we celebrate diversity, we need to find ways to connect through our common humanity while honoring and being open to other voices. For me, it starts with a smile, empathy, asking questions, and active listening. It may sound simple, and it is. How can I connect with them? How can I lift their spirits?

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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. Search for keywords and questions that you might be able to rank for.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? It’s easy to feel like you’re the voice of your organization, and it’s tempting to try to talk like you are that organization. When posting on social media, skip the formalities and embrace your unique voice and tone. One person can field questions while the other answers them.

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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. Invite questions. Provide the name and contact information for the person the donor should contact should they have any questions. So, write like you talk.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Note from Beth: How often have those of worked in nonprofits asked the question or been asked the question by funders, “What’s the impact?” ” And that’s a difficult question to answer – whether it is your social or network strategy or a work of art. Who are we trying to reach? Measurement'

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 23, 2014

Seems like a good question to ask yourself once in a while. Better yet, it seems like a good question to ask your donors once in a while! Sometimes it’s the underlying tone of her voice. Let me ask you a question: how do you like to be treated? How do your donors feel about you? Relationships are complicated.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. Fortunately there are a few questions you can ask yourself to help you craft a compelling video story. And it's designed for a sound-off audience, which makes up most viewers on social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2013

” It isn’t a matter of finding the time, it is a matter of making the time and starting with some steps. Have a conversation with your social media team and ask these questions: What do you spend time doing now that you could do better via social? It’s not that you don’t think it is a good idea.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Be cognizant of light and sounds in the area where streaming. When choosing a location to conduct an interview or an angle from which to record a speech or presentation, take in the sounds of your surroundings to avoid distracting ambient noise and choose a colorful, interesting backdrop. This is advanced social media.

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Qgiv

JUNE 15, 2022

Our partner, Oneicity, gets that question a lot! O: Wow, that’s usually a softball question that’s tripped me up. O: Great question. It isn’t easy to capture the “voice” of a leader, but the hard work of doing it pays off. Wait, how do you pronounce that? Oneicity prides themselves on being different in a good way.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Align Your Mission and Vision Statements It doesn’t matter how many sound strategic principles you put into place: If you can’t clearly explain what your association’s mission is, it’s all going to be for naught. Develop a Public Relations Plan Advocacy is about being the voice of change. Which CRM is right for me?

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Kindful

JULY 22, 2021

If you can, you should also provide a short bio and things that person has written that shows their voice so the fundraising writer can create something that sounds like it came from that person. The more information you provide up front, the fewer questions you’ll have to answer. What content do you need?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Be fully prepared to answer the questions your donor probably already has in her mind. In person, on the phone, or video chat, it could sound something like, “I’m here today to talk to you about something I believe matters to you.” In person or when presenting to a group, be fully prepared to discuss, answer questions, and educate.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

This post shares some of the most interesting questions I''ve heard throughout these experiences. Feel free to add your own questions and answers in the comments! BROAD QUESTIONS ABOUT AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1. Have you seen attitudes in our field about visitor participation shifting over time? The Museum 2.0 The Museum 2.0

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 26, 2017

Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail?

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2013

As for the sound, I had an Audio-Technica AT899 lavalier microphone attached to record my voice. A good mic will not only ensure good voice pickup, but will save you time post processing. I used the same microphone as the live footage to minimize any sound differences, and inserted the voice track into the the final file.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This might sound easy, but sharing an idea with your board, boss, or team can be tricky, even nerve-wracking. Ask if anyone has any questions. Whenever the group is not open to what you have to say, or reacts negatively to your idea, try using open-ended questions like What if? … Or you’re stuck. Now… you’re ready to begin!

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

But, it’s time to face the music for the opportunity to share what, in short, as cliche as it sounds, has changed the trajectory of my career, and life. That is a loaded question so I’ll opt out for something with a little more structure—what did the RiseUP Fellowship teach me? What I Learned from the RiseUp Fellowship.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2014

Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail?

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Byte Technology

MAY 6, 2015

So the question is: what elements of your website are most crucial to engaging visitors, to making them understand your message and to become vested in your cause to the point where they’re willing to support you with their time, their talent or, most importantly, with their money? Is your mission clearly stated on your website?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail?

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