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Unlocking the Power of APIs: The SKY is the Limit!

sgEngage

There were a million scenarios and questions going through my head related to COVID-19, teaching remotely/hyflex/in person, reviewing assessment strategies, evaluating digital learning tools, maintaining student connection and community, etc. I’d never coded anything before diving into Google Apps Script a few years earlier.

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What Hocus Pocus Can Teach You About Major Gift Fundraising

Bloomerang

As you would send a note to a friend, do something to make it sound personal and specific, not scripted. The post What Hocus Pocus Can Teach You About Major Gift Fundraising appeared first on Bloomerang. I was once told to treat each donation as the start of a beautiful friendship. That’s “Casablanca,” not “Hocus Pocus.”)

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What Improvisation Can Teach Social Change Leaders

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens – I got to teach but more importantly got to learn from amazing people. This exercise was teaching us to be open to change.

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Phonathons: The Fundraiser’s Ultimate Guide & 15+ Top Tips

Double the Donation

Create a standardized script. Include matching gifts in call scripts. To illustrate our point, take a look at two possible phonathon script introductions: Phonathon Script Introduction #1: “I’m calling on behalf of University X to raise money for our annual phonathon campaign. Create a standardized script.

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A Quick Guide to Creating a Nonprofit Podcast: 5 Steps

Achieve

Do a few tongue twisters or practice reading parts of your script to warm up your vocal cords. People tend to rush through their scripts when they’re feeling nervous. She travels internationally to teach nonprofit professionals the tools they need to elevate their impact through events. Stay hydrated. Speak slowly.

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7 Video Conferencing Tips To Get You Through Social Distancing—And Beyond

Global Giving

Do this by writing a bullet point script before, covering every point you want to make and add slides to match the main points. But virtual events are harder to dip in and out of, and should really stick to the script. Featured Photo: Design-Driven Stories Teach Kids Skills by Going to School Fund. Best of luck!

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[Pre-Register Now]: How to Build A Successful Major Donor Program For Your Nonprofit

CauseVox

In this two-module masterclass, fundraising expert Joe Garecht will teach you how to build a successful major donor program, no matter the size of your non-profit. Plus, as a special bonus item, you’ll receive Joe Garecht’s exclusive Asking Scripts Guide. Bonus Item!

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