M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Q: Do I know what my goals and guidelines are? Before anything else, make sure you understand who your audience is, and what the goal of your message is — whether that is revenue, petition signatures, clicks, education, or anything else. Eliminate, or clarify, any jargon or Official Language that may be opaque to readers.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

One final bit of context: we recognize that language is subject to regional differences as well, meaning that even though we are sticking to English here, there are still undoubtedly many English words that we might have missed or not addressed. Many organizations that use this language exist because there is something that can be done.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 15, 2017

It’s a big statement, a big goal. When you consider a goal like ending hunger, you have a couple of choices. You could either think, ‘That is way too big for me to wrap my mind around,’ or you can say, ‘That’s a big goal, and I can do something to move the needle, even by one tick.’. Why are we discussing big goals?

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Valerie isn’t going to appreciate interactive games if they don’t give her actionable, valuable tips. The goal of the course is to prepare volunteer doctors to provide care in remote locations. Language and conversations that reflect the learner’s experience. They need to be able to put the information to action.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Which sounds better? Thank you for your support.” …plus the standard default language. For extra sizzle, add a video of your mission in action to show donors what their gift will make possible. See the hero language? And not just a generic “Thank you for your support.” Thank you so much for your generous gift.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

ICYMI: We released a guide to help nonprofits develop creative that reaches your goals while living your values. Authentic creative will look and sound natural and organic, not forced and artificial. It will use language, visuals, and other creative elements that are appropriate to the speaker in tone and content. Source: SEIU.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Sounds great, right? Start with five to eight fundraising ambassadors with a goal of understanding them and how they can best engage in ways that will make them feel great while raising money for your organization. Just asking ambassadors to spread the word and “help us reach our fundraising goal” won’t lead anywhere.

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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. Your thank-you letter should touch the reader’s heart, not sound like an academic paper. Write with warmth and sincerity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. Every action and interaction that your staff make inside the LinkedIn community helps increase your nonprofit’s brand credibility and exposure. List all languages spoken, honors and awards received, and publications. LinkedIn Profiles.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In particular, they have a track record of running incredible #GivingTuesday campaigns, exceeding their goal year after year. Fiver’s goal is to empower children to make positive life choices, to become engaged citizens, and to succeed in school and beyond. Set A Goal. Why CauseVox? Develop A Toolkit. Craft A Strong Appeal.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

This is true for businesses, it’s true for nonprofits, it’s true for entrepreneurs, it’s true for basically anyone that’s trying to get someone to take an action. Or even the next six months if the year sounds overwhelming! The second piece of the question is, “How do you actually get people to take an action?” Summarize it!

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

Try reading your letter aloud and see if it sounds like you are chatting with your donor. Hero language: When you tell a donor that your nonprofit wouldn’t exist without them, you are speaking the truth. Hero languages reinforces the idea that they made the right choice and increases the possibility that they will give again.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” The goal of a promo video is to give people a tease and make them want to sign up, buy a ticket, and attend. A documentary should make an impact on the viewer, making them feel deep empathy or outrage and inspiring them to take action, such as giving to your organization.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Even though it was a first time event, they met and exceeded their goal of $25,000. They used CauseVox’s activity metric to allow fundraisers to showcase their progress towards a goal of miles hiked. Colleen also made sure to create a robust template for her fundraisers with boilerplate language and images.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

And then, connect their existing passions and desires to our nonprofit’s cause, using the same language they use. Don’t worry, this is easier than it sounds if you follow the next six tips… 2. Your goal is to make your donor both catch your enthusiasm and feel understood. So help them out. In Summary.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 4, 2021

This means you should think about what you want out of the Google Ad Grant and create a strategy to reach your goals. Starting off, this should be a realistic and achievable goal. The success of your Google Ad Grant can be measured by whether you meet these goals.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Not the call to action (which needs to be clear and motivational). Then build the email so that every word, every image, every bit of formatting supports them to take that action. Your fundraising emails have ONE JOB: get people to take action. When you are brainstorming, your words might not sound so polished, which is fine.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. That sounds good, right? Can’t miss” goals! In some form or fashion, we’ve all heard how essential goals are. Set a goal! Set a goal! Set a goal! Goals, goals, goals….

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? Ditch the industry jargon and formal language when writing or speaking with your supporters. Taking the time to create individual relationships with donors using these strategies will help you achieve two goals. But communicating with your supporters can be intimidating.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Their goal is to make it to find the issues and organization you care about, follow the latest news and updates, support their work with your time, money and skills. ammado is one that might not sound familiar, but don’t worry, their doing something really special. ammado supports 76 currencies and 12 languages.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 9, 2016

The bottom line may not be the driving goal behind nonprofit work, but, let’s face it, we all need money. Here are a few principles that can help you show your cause merits investment: Know your audience and speak their language. This applies to how you use your language too. Don’t bury the lead.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

As courageous citizens connected with each other to express dissent and organize public actions, social media tools spurred activism and social change in unprecedented ways. In this sound bite culture, social justice organizations must carve out nuanced positions on complex social issues, from racial and gender equity to immigration reform.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

After a hugely successful Giving Tuesday campaign in 2015, we’re excited to share our “Four ‘T’s of Giving Tuesday” with the keys to our success and some actionable takeaways you can implement at your institution. We created a short gift agreement or funding agreement with matching money language included. Be everywhere.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

Krista prides herself on helping others discover their resilience and use it to achieve their goals. Ask for help when it’s appropriate with clear language. You could say, “That project sounds great, but my calendar is full and I don’t have the ability to commit to that right now.”

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Courses need to be actionable and give learners the tools to be more effective in their jobs. This includes characters that look and sound like the coworkers, volunteers, and constituents learners will encounter— if your entire team isn’t blonde-haired and blue-eyed, your characters shouldn’t be. Thank you for calling my telephone.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. Does that sound good? If that sounds like you, put “me” in the chat. It just has to do with your actions, the choices you make, and the way that you see yourself.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Check out this video to learn more: The Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis reached 101% of their fundraising goal on Giving Tuesday 2020 by using Qgiv’s platform. Giving Tuesday may sound like a great one-off event for your organization, but you may also be worried about retaining donors in the long run. Set a clear goal.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 26, 2023

From applying to the program to keeping your account compliant with ongoing requirements, they can help you achieve your digital marketing goals. While that sounds like a lot, it’s actually pretty doable. Select your preferred language and the country in which your nonprofit organization is based. Submit your application.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2014

The mutual agenda defines this powerful space where individual goals and desired contributions overlap with organizational objectives. Question : How can you pinpoint the “Mutual Agenda” and align your skills, interests, knowledge and passion to the goals of your team or organization?

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2013

N — Nurture individuals and organizations by providing the tools, best practices, resources, and services that can help them achieve their goals. English is increasingly favored as a second language. The official language is Bahasa Indonesia, which is a Malay language. There are 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2014

The mutual agenda defines this powerful space where individual goals and desired contributions overlap with organizational objectives. Question : How can you pinpoint the “Mutual Agenda” and align your skills, interests, knowledge and passion to the goals of your team or organization?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 17, 2018

When your nonprofit needs a new vendor or consultant, the standard course of action is to send out a Request for Proposal (RFP) - indicating that your organization is interested in receiving information from vendors. What are our end goals and any specific deliverables. Download it now, then come back for tips on filling it out!

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2024

These days, you don’t have to be tech-savvy to have a professional-looking campaign but you want to be sure that it makes a lasting impression and is effective at getting people to take action. It allows you to win over your audience on an emotional level, which inspires them to take meaningful action. Need some inspiration?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 14, 2009

That worries me, because I don’t think I’ve heard about a groundswell of demand for changing Chafee in the United States, other than when one textbook publisher's representatives get up in public and sound like banking executives from five years ago (if the government would just stop regulating us, we'd take care of everything).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2013

The mutual agenda defines this powerful space where individual goals and desired contributions overlap with organizational objectives. Question : How can you pinpoint the “Mutual Agenda” and align your skills, interests, knowledge and passion to the goals of your team or organization?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

We know the ultimate goal of any nonprofit fundraiser is to raise as much money for the mission as possible. Sound familiar? Consider your attendee goal and make sure you have enough bartenders to keep the lines moving. The only thing you can control is determining what your course of action will be for a variety of scenarios.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Armed with greater knowledge and ready to take action? The goals of any online presentation are for your key takeaways to (1) be cemented in the minds of your attendees, (2) be shared with other interested parties, or (3) inspire action in support of your cause. Deeply connected to your topic? All of the above?

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