Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

In this guide, we’ll offer some tips and sample scripts you can use when calling donors to request a face-to-face meeting or directly request donations. It’s important to have a script that sounds like what you would say in a normal conversation. Below is a list of sample objections you might hear and a few ways you can handle them.

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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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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Then, you provide an algorithm with examples in the form of sample data, and you allow the algorithm to identify the best way to get to that outcome. It will do so based on patterns it finds in your sample data. With AI, you first define some outcome, some question you want answered.

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Ali was expected to make a training video from home on how to extract a bone marrow sample — without an examining room, without equipment, and most especially without an animal. That sounds pretty daunting, but Ali, is always up for a challenge so she improvised. Option B sounds more compelling, doesn’t it?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Amy Sample Ward. I hear you, it sounds pretty meta. "Check your assumptions at the meeting room door" and other lessons learned from NTEN's meta-evaluation process. Evaluating our evaluation. In creating the newly launched series of worksheets supporting data-informed nonprofits, that''s exactly what we did.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 15, 2011

But you still need a clear strategy, a sound plan of attack, and a method of evaluating your results. Delivering our “mini-keynote” for the PMDMC Social Media Intensive is NTEN’s Membership Director, Amy Sample Ward, co-author of Social by Social, a handbook in using social technologies for social impact.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As the sector evolves, students aren’t always sure which available resources are the most sound to support our studies. And for more practical application, Candid provides sample templates for documents you will eventually write as an industry professional. Philanthropy News Digest .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

So far, that sounds pretty familiar to how all companies operate. You should provide samples of your documentation as appropriate to accompany these requirements. In fact, most nonprofits require a minimum level of fundraising each year to reach their mission goals. Support multiple languages.

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Blue Fox

MAY 22, 2020

I know that sounds trite, naïve even. We must get up every day, lead our teams, take care of our families, and provide services and support to communities and people who rely on us. And hopefully, find toilet paper somewhere in between.) Need inspiration, or a reminder of why your work matters?

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M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Sample impact report from Oxfam America. . . The strategy was designed to create a ‘surround sound’ across social media and news websites. . Samples from LCV’s advertising to mid-level and major donors. . . Though these pieces mostly do not include direct donation asks, they also generate incremental revenue.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. That sounds much more reasonable and impactful.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It may sound elusive, but there is one surefire way to nail down your value prop: experimentation! If you are starting from scratch, as most organizations are, finding your value prop can take the form of a brainstorming session with a focus group of your staff, board, and even a sampling of your most loyal donors.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Sounds familiar, right? Include a sample email and talk about the impact of gifts ( Did you know just raising $25 can provide sick kids with a toy this holiday?). Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. Register Now ! Tailoring your communication is key.

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NTEN

APRIL 2, 2014

Does the following sound good to you? We still have a few slots available in our Nonprofit Tech Academy for spring 2014, but the application deadline is fast approaching.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 11, 2016

Here is a sampling of some advanced features and set-up tips that Craft recommends. This might sound pretty obvious, but it’s amazing how many e-commerce sites (and really, doesn’t a nonprofit need to operate, at least in part, as a business?) Enable e-commerce.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 30, 2011

In that window of opportunity, I snagged an invite from NTEN’s Amy Sample Ward and have spent the last day playing around with it in between other projects. For a while yesterday, Google turned on the spigot and folks were able to freely invite others to Google+.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Download this Sample Year-End Fundraising Goals Spreadsheet: You’ll see this fundraising goal sheet is broken up into 2 parts: A donor thank-you campaign from 11/2-11/13 and a fundraising campaign from 11/14-12/31. Yes, this post may sound like a broken record but this step can’t be stressed enough. .

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

When people learn what my job is, I’m usually met with, “Oh, that sounds awful.” From these findings, we then constructed a survey for distribution to a representative sample of teams within this company. In fact, when people are interested in knowing “my best quality,” I often say it’s my curiosity. This natural curiosity.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You want your letter to sound sincere, not like a form letter. It should not sound like it’s coming from some corporation. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Now that you understand what to include and what to leave out, let’s look at some sample thank you letters. Yet, it can feel hard sometimes to write a good thank you letter.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Does this sound familiar? Here are a few sample questions you might consider adding to your list: How fast are we growing? Tools and channels that house data often do not make it easy to navigate. Many of the tools organizations work closely with were built by different teams with different business models.

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NetWits

JUNE 6, 2011

For example, maybe everyone can see a certain resource or sample quiz, but you must login in order to also download the white paper or answer guide. By logging on to a website we are allowing that site to track every page we visit and keep that information associated with our account. These could be articles, resources or documents.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The entire staff here at Benetech is extremely proud of Daniel Guzmán and his colleagues at the Benetech Human Rights Program who have spent four years analyzing random samples of the estimated 31.7 You can read more about the verdict here. million documents in the Guatemalan National Police Archive.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Unfortunately, there is little interest on the part of most funders to invest in high quality, methodologically sound research on leadership and philanthropy topics that are so very important to those who lead, manage, and support nonprofits. We are seeing more research reports based on convenience samples (i.e.,

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

This may sound hard, but a clear, concise, key message is vital to creating a successful video. Staying true to the concept that it’s possible to carry a film studio in your pocket, here’s a sample equipment list: A smartphone (for filming). A video editor app will allow you to trim your clips, edit them, and add sound.

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Forum One

JUNE 10, 2021

It might sound like a lot of work, but small steps could make a big difference in turning website visits into donor conversions, and mission-driven organizations have a lot to gain by spending time on personalizing their fundraising appeals. Giving is a very personal decision, so why not make it more personal? Did your test succeed?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

If you’re not sure what to say, here’s a list of sample phrases you can use to thank donors. Your thank-you letter should touch the reader’s heart, not sound like an academic paper. You are so important to our organization’s work!” Write with warmth and sincerity. So, write like you talk.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Taken together, they make NTEN sound like a supportive and positive community to be a part of -- which we knew, but it means so much to us to know that you all think so, too. In it are Beth Kante r of Beth's Blog , and Amy Sample Ward from NetSquared. Inspirational. And now, on to the winners. Robert Weiner , Robert Weiner Consulting.

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Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2015

NTEN's Amy Sample Ward recently wrote an intriguing article about Addressing Digital Inclusion in Every Mission making the case that access to broadband for everyone is key to ensuring that we all have the opportunities to fully participate in public life and advocate for our own health and well-being.

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Everyaction

JANUARY 16, 2018

Sounds horrible, right? As you can see from the sample report above, a Moves Management report shows you everything from who is soliciting the gift to the status of the ask to the campaign it’s under. So picture this, you’re starting out at your brand new job as a major gifts officer at the nonprofit of your dreams.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 6, 2013

That may sound strange, but let me explain: Consultants and others often advise nonprofits to focus on business objectives such as streamlining departments, minimizing overhead, and creating a results-focused organization.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 24, 2017

You can also listen to a five-minute sample from the introduction to get a sense of what it sounds like. If you have never listened to an audiobook and want to try it out, you can sign up for a free trial membership with Audible and get a copy of The Art of Relevance for free.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

While chairs don’t sound like a particularly exciting fundraising ask, they were tangible items that allowed supporters to have a clear sense of accomplishment and impact. Download Blackbaud’s free, comprehensive #GivingTuesday toolkit that includes sample social media messaging, email templates and more! Watch any (or all!)

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 29, 2010

I’m going to chew on this more, but it sounded like a terrific opportunity for someone like Benetech! Don’t get the idea that these are the only conversations that I’ve been having: but they were just a sampling of the kind of discussions I’m having every day here at the WEF. A veritable intellectual and social smorgasbord!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2013

What did the trick was a “How To Tweet” cheat sheet that not only included the simple mechanics, but also sample tweets from other ACLU leaders around the country, subtle form of peer pressure. ” There is the occasional personal tweet , but these serve to make him seem approachable and human.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Sounds great, right? You know, the kind where you get mind-blowing results like higher than average email open rates, more donations than ever on Giving Tuesday, and surprise donation after surprise donation the last week of the year. This success can be YOURS this year! Because no one has record-breaking success by winging it.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2016

Sounds like it's only for the elite tech-savvy user, huh? We will provide you with sample data and step-by-step instructions for practice. We're hosting a series of data visualization webinars throughout the month that will put you in the know and let you take charge of your relationship. Sort of like tech speed dating.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2016

Sounds like it's only for the elite tech-savvy user, huh? We will provide you with sample data and step-by-step instructions for practice. We're hosting a series of data visualization webinars throughout the month that will put you in the know and let you take charge of your relationship. Sort of like tech speed dating.

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