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. So, how do you create a content strategy? And what should it include?

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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. That's especially true because text on screen can help make your video translate even if people are watching with the sound off. Can you open in a clever way that stops thumbs in their tracks?

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Media Cause

AUGUST 17, 2021

Our present moment is one of rapid change—at times, it can even seem hard to keep track of the great strides towards equality, inclusion, and diversity across so many industries. But when we saw the ads below, not only did they stop us in our tracks, but sparked a high-energy conversation around the ads’ intention and execution.

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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. Team members continually encouraged us in the fellowship program to use our voices and provide our perspectives. The Value of Ownership. .

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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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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Organization Mission: The California State Parks Foundation delivers innovative solutions for an excellent park system by facilitating park improvements, inspiring stewardship, supporting partners, advocating for sound policies, and connecting people to 280 state parks to enjoy now and for generations to come.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Your donor engagement strategy outlines exactly how you’ll reach out to donors and the KPIs you’ll track to measure how engaged a donor is with your organization. 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.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Remember to track these links to know where this organic traffic is coming from. Show the X algorithm you’re well-informed and an authoritative voice for your target keyphrases by crafting lots of tweets specifically including well-optimized keywords on those predecided topics.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The task manager allows you to assign, manage, and track the progress of action items. The member directory helps you keep track of every board, committee, and staff member so that you can nurture relationships. Plus, their app makes it easy to track your funding, whether incoming or outgoing, from anywhere.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

The reviews of Windows phones were intriguing, but the OS doesn't sound mature yet. Maybe in a few years. So I bought an HTC Rezound (only available for Verizon). The Rezound is my first Android device. While I'm not finding the OS as intuitive and elegant as Palm's OS, I like it better than Apple's IOS.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Don’t Forget The Hallway Track. Whether it’s a conference, fundraising gala or annual meeting, the hallway track is critical. Sounds simple right? Like this one: At Gather Voices , we are asking people to our online events to pre-record questions. You can even package on-demand content as a bonus or up-sell.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Your database doesn't track the date of your organization's last communication with a donor, and many of them aren't donating because they never hear from you. Does this situation sound familiar? That sounds like a lot, but is actually nothing more than identifying, tracking, and making small changes to your daily work.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” “The conversation easily gets off-track, and before you know it, 30 minutes have passed and we haven’t even discussed important business because we’ve gotten off on a tangent again.” ” Any of that sound familiar? Here’s what we hear most often: “Our meetings are way too long and boring.”

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

Podcasting is a storytelling medium; use it as the voice for your organization’s most compelling stories. There are several services that allow you to create a podcast directly by leaving a voice message recording. For sound effects, check out the Freesound Project. Tools and Resources. Marketing and Distribution.

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

This sounds so obvious, but not planning ahead is easily one of the most frequent mistakes I see organizations making. Is the copy using a consistent tone of voice? . Mistake #9: Not Tracking Results . Utilize tracking codes: Bitly is a great affordable way to create tracking links. Does it ladder up to our goals?

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. . These are all key signs that a team is burning out and needs some support to get back on track. MEET KRISTA WILBUR, CASE MANAGER AND PROGRAM EVENTS COORDINATOR AT AUSTIN ANGELS .

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Paula knew that helping Amy de-stress was step one of getting things back on track. This is sound advice, but the question is “How?” She failed to pass along calls, snapped at visitors, and passed along incomplete messages that made it look like Paula was being sloppy. Let’s pull back the curtain.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 2, 2013

It invites spontaneity and diversity of voice on a range of social media outlets, from Facebook to Twitter to Pinterest to Instagram. We sometimes lose track of the big goals that should underline all of our promotion, and we don't spend the time to develop and refine those goals based on research. But then, a few things happened.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

It helps to write out the language you’ll use to help your tone and voice be consistent across your messages. Make sure that your emails sound like the rest of your communications. Put together a master marketing calendar. To make your multi-channel marketing efforts successful, it’s important to implement a campaign calendar.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

” That was the first I heard of the video and immediately tracked it down to watch the 30 minute video. The proposed solutions – a ban on the use of “conflict minerals” in mobile phones – sounds good on paper. I immediately asked him how do you know that? What was your source? He answered, “KONY Youtube Video.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

While it’s impossible to track these donations unless you poll your online donors, the more your nonprofit utilizes social media to build your online brand and your e-newsletter list, the more likely potential online donors are to discover your nonprofit—and your nonprofit’s “Donate Now” landing page. It’s true that Web 2.0

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.orgSource

JULY 3, 2023

At the time, those ideas sounded like a tall order. You want viewers to immediately recognize your voice. And, unlike many other activities, video rewards them with the ability to track exposure. My goal with WorkerBee.TV But fast forward four years later. The cost and effort needed to create a video are significantly reduced.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 31, 2017

One of the many ways they do this is often by being the sole, or one of just a few, voices advising on financial health issues – critical for any nonprofit. Having said that, there are two ratios that I believe are very important for nonprofit leaders to track – and both have to do with liquidity.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Add your voice to the discussion today! That sounds about right. Dow Jones, of all places, has a white paper on " Tracking the Influence of Conversations " (We imagine many of the conversations they've been hearing over the past month involve Chicken Little.). This month, all of the links are courtesy of We Are Media.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 12, 2022

If this sounds familiar, you have your data to help! And while it’s important for you to track and report on all of them, it isn’t feasible to regularly review them all. Data can’t speak for itself, it’s up to you to give it a voice. The right tools will help your team report on and track their key performance metrics.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Make it sound like you sat down and wrote it to a friend. Never use the passive voice when you can use the active voice. Track your LYBUNTS (people who gave “Last Year But Unfortunately Not This”) carefully and send them repeated, cheerful and enthusiastic appeals to be sure they renew. Formal doesn’t work. Jerry Panas).

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Museum 2.0

MAY 24, 2011

When San Diego visitors dial the 800-number and then the ID number, they get past the smoke screen and hear a character named Pandora, who tracks down "anomalies", leave messages for someone named Drake, who then decodes them. It has a 800-number on it (877-737-3132) and a three-digit ID number (131). But “official” it is not.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Once you find a blog with a voice or writing style you like, you’ll be able to absorb a plethora of knowledge online. This task management software can help keep your team on track when doing tedious tasks. Advertising resources Advertising can sound scary, but it doesn’t have to bankrupt your nonprofit! Qgiv Fundraising Blog.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 11, 2022

Fundraising for startup nonprofits is challenging and a plan will keep you on track. The more accounts you have, the more you have to keep track of and reconcile each month, so keep that in mind. Make sure your email doesn’t sound like a form letter you sent to everyone. Or when you open your mailbox and find a check!

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Is that interaction encouraged to be a free and open dialogue, or are employees' voices knowingly drawn to a hush as leadership walks past? This category covers the look, feel and operation of your association. How do people interact with each other? Do you have a culture club that organizes team-building activities and social events?

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

You have to have shown some track record of success, or at least have been in operation for a minimum of two years. He has a track record of success. The advisors are working with you on a monthly basis, on a quarterly basis doing presentations to the Board, and we track your impact. That's why we do the tracking.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 29, 2009

Every program, old and new, should be evaluated against the mission (and the business model) for soundness. Now I feel like they are--or should be--integral to keeping institutions on track. While most of the voices represented are positive about a "Smithsonian 2.0" If they are too flabby or meaningless, they don't serve anyone.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Is that interaction encouraged to be a free and open dialogue, or are employees' voices knowingly drawn to a hush as leadership walks past? Corporate Culture This category covers the look, feel and operation of your association. How do people interact with each other? Are folks busy enjoying their work, or working to look busy?

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 12, 2021

It’s as easy as it sounds. Matching your nonprofit’s brand voice (and visual design). Mirroring your nonprofit’s brand voice? By using the five questions above, a little elbow grease, and some A/B testing, you’ll be on track to improving the donor experience and getting more donations online. Action Item #2.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 25, 2015

Besides being brilliant and skilled in this area, Ian came in with an outsider’s perspective, which really helped us get out of the mindset of what we THINK we do and shift into what is actually observable and track-able. Furthermore, the best way to build buy-in for a theory of change is by giving people a voice in creating it.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 28, 2009

You’ll take a while before you find your legs - get started hearing your voice and get feedback before you launch into the field. Great to have a lapel mic and ear phones (to monitor how the recording sounds). Has multiple tracks, etc. Sony Sound Forge - much like audacity but is single track.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Note that alarms will still sound in airplane mode unless you either set the phone to vibrate mode or disable alarm sounds in the calendar app. But when you choose an artist with multiple albums your only choice is either a single album or Shuffle All, which plays all the tracks in random order. Miscellaneous. " Huh?

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