Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT. The AI can suggest language that aligns with the SMART framework, aiding in conveying your goals succinctly. ChatGPT can help in generating actionable steps for execution. Utilizing ChatGPT, you can articulate these targets more effectively.

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Media Cause

JUNE 3, 2024

Using more specific language around expectations and deadlines can help maintain clarity and focus. Instead, provide concrete and realistic timeframes for action. Using specific language helps people set realistic goals, and manage expectations. Vague statements, like “shortly” or “soon,” can lead to misunderstandings.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

6) Sharing Impact With just a few details about your organization, ChatGPT can write boilerplate language about your impact, mission, and programs. Type it in to ChatGPT and let it help you generate new ideas that will excite and motivate your supporters to take action.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

With limited access to body language, tone, and context, precise communication becomes an essential skill. But we also paid special attention to looking after each other. “To became part of our call to action.” These skills can now be put to use under less urgent circumstances. We organized the usual Zoom happy hours.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

That means you need to pay attention to what you are sharing with donors and when, and how often they hear from you. If you’re not paying attention to what donors are getting from their experience of giving to your nonprofit, you’ll lose them. See the hero language? A donor relationship is no different. Simple as that.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

When we hear the right combination of characters, motivations, and actions, we often can’t help but get hooked. The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action. Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

There are eight specific actions business leaders can take to show that they value their employees , according to Andrew Leigh , author of the book , Ethical Leadership -- Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Business Culture. Those eight behaviors are: Attention -- Pay attention to what people say to show your interest.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

And with AI image generators, you can create custom visuals that will grab attention and convey complex information in a simple way. Note the clear language to identify the object, the action, the background or context, and then most importantly the artistic style that the output should create. Public link: [link]. MidJourney.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

However, in a crowded fundraising landscape, it can be challenging to stand out and capture the attention of potential donors. Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. What is the problem that your organization is trying to solve?

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

Clarify navigation and next actions. Implement inclusive language and content. Use calls-to-action. You likely already use calls-to-action (CTAs) in your fundraising materials to inspire your supporters to act, whether it’s by donating to an upcoming campaign or joining your volunteer team. Pay attention to subject lines.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Be Selective In The Use Of Large Language Models We all have heard it: Generative AI is predicting the most likely response to your prompt based on what it has already consumed. Therefore, the underlying large language model (LLM) matters as it shapes the “most likely” predictions. To borrow from Emily M. What are their limitations?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 11, 2023

There are eight specific actions business leaders can take to show that they value their employees , according to Andrew Leigh , author of the book, Ethical Leadership -- Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Business Culture. Those eight behaviors are: Attention -- Pay attention to what people say to show your interest.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 1, 2014

There are eight specific actions business leaders can take to show that they value their employees , according to Andrew Leigh , author of the new book , Ethical Leadership -- Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Business Culture. Those eight behaviors are: Attention -- Pay attention to what people say to show your interest.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

Then, strategize ways to match your language, tone, and style to your audience’s interests. Options to read your content in different languages depending on your audience’s needs. For example, you could make your content available in both Spanish and English if many members of your community speak both languages.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

As a member of Generation Z (Gen Z), or today’s 11- to 26-year-olds, I have been curious about the advice given to nonprofits on capturing younger audiences’ attention. But other suggestions, like using pop culture slang and memes to catch Gen Z’s shorter attention span, feel a little off. Prioritize shareable content.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Recently, in the wake of restrictive state-level and national abortion legislation targeting individuals seeking abortion access, multiple reproductive justice organizations have called attention to algorithmic content suppression and personal data surveillance practices of Meta and Google. Center language justice in your content strategies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 19, 2021

There are eight specific actions business leaders can take to show that they value their employees , according to Andrew Leigh , author of the book, Ethical Leadership -- Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Business Culture. Those eight behaviors are: Attention -- Pay attention to what people say to show your interest.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Your lede (the first few lines, usually up to the first call to action) is the most important part of your message. Eliminate, or clarify, any jargon or Official Language that may be opaque to readers. Most of the time, you don’t need a policy briefing in order to make sense of the call to action. Is the call to action clear?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Call to Action with Contact Information : Provide ways for guests to reach you for reservations, questions, or clarifications. Attention Grabbing Headline This is your chance to grab the attention of your reader and get them to pay attention to this special gala invitation. Digital or Physical?

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2021

They want action, not words. Here are some ways to inspire Gen Z: Have an engagement strategy that includes content that not only calls attention, but is inspiring. Content should propose ways Gen Z can get involved and take action. Don’t use gimmicks, or gimmicky language. Gen Z won’t wait around to be invited.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Have Them at Hello Start with an irresistible subject line that’s 50 characters or less and grabs your audience’s attention: Convey urgency. (“Our When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”) Ask a question. (“How Personalize it. (“Joe,

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If your organization requires the translation of content to languages other than English, it means that your audience is multicultural, multilingual, and diverse. Translating content from English to any other language presents challenges that go beyond the selection of accurate words. What phrases or slang words do they use?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. This is really important if you know the donor because it shows them you’re paying attention and noticed their donation.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

HAVE THEM AT HELLO Start with an irresistible subject line that’s 50 characters or less and grabs your audience’s attention: Convey urgency. (“Our When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”) Ask a question. (“How Personalize it. (“Joe,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

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. Create custom graphics for powerful quotes, statistics, and call-to-actions. Format your tweets for easy reading.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Leverage Language and Formatting From Past Grants. As you develop language for different funding priorities, organize it into folders by topic to make it easy to pull for additional grant applications. In addition, make sure your grant team has easy, centralized access to basic marketing and branding language for your nonprofit.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

It will use language, visuals, and other creative elements that are appropriate to the speaker in tone and content. It will be focused on issues and actions that make sense given who the organization is, how they effect change, and the relationship they have with the audience. Honest, human language matters. Source: SEIU.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

However, the real challenge begins when the initial urgency subsides and public attention shifts away. Having these elements in place not only positions you to capitalize on the increased attention during emergencies but also provides a clear pathway for donors to continue their support.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

The belief that every inch of a potential course of action must be analyzed before you act. Give the speaker your full attention and keep an open, receptive mind. And with the latest entry being 2023 – when Google released its generative AI natural language processing tool. Only one person talks at a time. No side conversations.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

Seek to round out your campaign’s messaging by giving your audience a clear call to action to get involved or learn more. For example, on social media you’ll want to modify your language to be simple yet engaging to encourage sharing. Explain the next steps. Be sure to tailor your messaging to each channel.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

It shows donors that their actions are making a difference. It’s your mission statement in action. Illustrate your nonprofit in action by telling the story of one dog whose adoption made a real impact in the life of a special needs child or the dog that rescued an elderly man from loneliness. Was there a measurable impact?

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Thanks to your generosity, { One beneficiary’s story [Use language that evokes emotions and empathy.] }. Your ongoing monthly support will: {action verb + beneficiaries}. action verb + beneficiaries}. action verb + beneficiaries}. But life is busy, and other things steal their attention.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Consider adjusting your content to attract a younger audience: is the language being used up-to-date and inclusive? On top of time constraints on staff, gift installments due to be processed on weekends and holidays would need to wait for human attention unless a computer was to process them on days staff were out of the office.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

How do you motivate people to take action so you’ll get the results you’re looking for? A good fundraising message gives hope , which triggers action. Now that you understand, let’s look at some specific words that are powerful in motivating people to take action. So, what ARE the right words? Focus on the WHY, not the WHAT.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If we had known the full consequences of Steve Jobs showing us that first iPhone on stage in 2007 and its impacts on our lives, attention, interactions, children, environment, physical and mental health, what hard questions would we have asked? We didn’t ask.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

Here are some examples of fundraising videos that tell great stories, elicit an emotional response from the viewer, and feature a clear call-to-action at the end asking for your donation. This video does not have a direct fundraising call to action at the end of it, because it is part of a bigger documentary.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

The mere wording of a subject line or call to action in an email can have a significant impact on how recipients will respond. “We We regularly test the wording of our call to action to see what works best, whether it’s ‘Save Lives’ or ‘End Cruelty’ or something else,” said Sparenberg. Actual revenue generated is another datapoint.

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