EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  We are short 100 signatures to reach our goal—act now!” understand what you need and why.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

This change reflects a broader trend in nonprofits. They are key for maximizing fundraising effectiveness and achieving goals. It considers factors like giving history, demographic data, and communication preferences. Also, the platform makes communication easier. They also help with personalized communication.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It’s a time when organizations rely heavily on donor generosity to meet their financial goals and push their missions forward. Generative AI tools promise to save time and effort by assisting with communications, but can you trust AI with something as personal and important as your year-end fundraising appeal?

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Building these habits now will help organizations meet more of their goals in 2023.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

They’re a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but what makes an annual report effective? You don’t have to jam all of these components into your annual report if they don’t reflect your goals. It communicates how primary health services have been strengthened in the wake of COVID-19.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. If you are not sure which metrics are essential or how to convert your data into something stakeholders can grasp and absorb, start simply by setting clear goals. Your team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your mission.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Your application should reflect an awareness of these changes, otherwise you might come across as indifferent to the shifts in society and the sector. Change up your questions” can result in several types of actions: Add elements or dimensions to a question to clarify your goals or to encourage more precise responses.

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Media Cause

JULY 14, 2023

Digital marketing is a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes to reach their target audience and achieve their goals. Use language and imagery that are relevant, culturally sensitive, and can resonate with diverse communities. Follow accessibility guidelines!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For example, transitioning from the Performance Zone to Learning Zone means moving from: performing activities and goals to improvement activities and goals. We also need to ask questions, experiment, solicit feedback, reflect on surprises or mistakes, learn from others, and habituate other Learning Zone strategies.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 13, 2024

The report offers detailed descriptions of, and ways around, eight barriers reflected in the observations. But deadlines can also be applied to crises or opportunities, with appeal language that highlights the increased impact of gifts made within a designated period.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The problem you describe is that of accounting and development not speaking the same language. . You’re speaking the language of “raising money costs money.” Common wisdom, as you’ve discovered, suggests spending roughly 10% of the overall campaign goal on campaign fundraising. This is reasonable, and necessary.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

This training was a day and half and here’s what we covered: Section 1: Self-Awareness: Understanding and Moving Through Your Leadership and Communications Style. Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations. The first session focused on self-awareness skills.

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

AI encompasses a variety of technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics. Real-Life Uses of AI for Nonprofits Donor Engagement : AI can personalize communications and predict future donations by analyzing donor data. What is Machine Learning? An AI tool can get smarter over time. The Fundarising.AI

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

They regularly communicate with each other via virtual spaces. Language and Cultural Barriers Language barriers can cause misinterpretations and a decline in participant interest during training sessions. However, if the systems in place are inadequate to support virtual communication, productivity can suffer.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

They regularly communicate with each other via virtual spaces. Language and Cultural Barriers Language barriers can cause misinterpretations and a decline in participant interest during training sessions. However, if the systems in place are inadequate to support virtual communication, productivity can suffer.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

They regularly communicate with each other via virtual spaces. Language and Cultural Barriers Language barriers can cause misinterpretations and a decline in participant interest during training sessions. However, if the systems in place are inadequate to support virtual communication, productivity can suffer.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 22, 2024

Increase attendance An invitation that clearly communicates your event’s purpose, details, and benefits will likely see higher attendance rates. Make it catchy and reflective of your event’s purpose to draw interest and spark curiosity among potential attendees. This little touch can significantly boost engagement.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. Mission statements are typically short and to the point, briefly communicating the nature of the organization’s work, impact , goals, and values. How do they communicate what they do?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

But it’s important to stop and reflect on it. The language you use in your newsletter and thank-you letters will change, and donors will start to feel more valued and appreciated. Program goals must be set before fundraising can begin. If it’s just not possible to raise that amount, adjust your program goals.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Define your mission and goals Begin by clearly outlining your organization’s mission and the specific goals you aim to achieve. Once you have a clear mission, set both short-term and long-term goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

Both conference marked the end of an 18-month capacity building program that trained more than 220 NGOs in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia on how to use social media effectively to advance civil society goals. Quiet Reflection: Socoot. See the above video, created by team in Tunisia, which summarizes the program.)

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Each nonprofit has its own unique needs and goals, and every type of assignment—from developing branding to creating campaigns to redoing entire websites from scratch—has its own process and requirements. Every creative project we work on at Media Cause is different. Moodboards. Style tiles. Style guides. Stylescapes. Moodboards.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

email addresses are not allowed, and as a general rule, should not be used for your nonprofit communications publicly or internally. As discovered in the Global Trends in Giving Report , the.org domain is by far the most trusted domain for nonprofit website and email communications. Gmail, Yahoo, etc. For example: 1.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning is the process of creating a blueprint that guides an organization for a specified time period and helps accomplish its goals. The strategic planning process involves reflecting on your mission to identify your most important goals and determining the strategies you’ll use to reach them.

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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 do these audiences need to know?

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Gyrus

MARCH 9, 2024

Statistics like these reflect the sorry state of the skills gap in the healthcare industry, which effective hospital training and development programs can fill. It is expected that by 2025, there will be a shortage of over 100,000 nurse practitioners and a dearth of more than 400,000 home health aides. plan to leave their positions by 2025.

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Gyrus

MARCH 9, 2024

Statistics like these reflect the sorry state of the skills gap in the healthcare industry, which effective hospital training and development programs can fill. It is expected that by 2025, there will be a shortage of over 100,000 nurse practitioners and a dearth of more than 400,000 home health aides. plan to leave their positions by 2025.

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Gyrus

MARCH 9, 2024

Statistics like these reflect the sorry state of the skills gap in the healthcare industry, which effective hospital training and development programs can fill. It is expected that by 2025, there will be a shortage of over 100,000 nurse practitioners and a dearth of more than 400,000 home health aides. plan to leave their positions by 2025.

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Train Training Effective Develop 52

The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

The theme should clearly reflect the purpose of honoring and highlighting AAPI cultures. This galvanizes the community around your fundraising goals. Some ideas for fundraising during the event include: Ticket sales – Charge admission for the event and communicate that proceeds support AAPI causes.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

For some, these feelings form into a plan, a new set of goals, and a refreshed mindset throughout the year ahead. As we make the transition into 2024, I have been reflecting a lot on the last year as well as my dreams for the year ahead. For many , this led to changes in terminology and language used to describe the work.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Whether it’s an emailed donation appeal, social media post, or old-school flyer on a bulletin board, the best nonprofit communications help your audience relate to and position themselves within your mission’s story. But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ? Keep it focused.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

Over the past five years of researching and writing about AI adoption for the nonprofit sector, we have argued for nonprofits to use AI ethically and responsibly—which means taking a human-centered, strategic, and reflective approach. And, third, AI technology should never be used primarily as a way for management to reduce headcount.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

This transformation requires thoughtful preparation, empathy, education, and strategic communication. Effective Communication During Emergencies During emergencies and disasters, timely and effective communication is critical for connecting with donors and providing real-time updates on relief efforts.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 8, 2020

In both of these posts, my goal was to pull back the curtain on how I make decisions for my consulting clients and even in my own business. approach to communications and fundraising strategy that is at the heart of how I do my work -- authenticity. Maybe you’ve had that happen when you look at other non-profits’ communications.

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Neon CRM

MAY 10, 2024

It’s understandable to be worried about unanticipated impacts on annual fundraising goals and future appeals. Their generosity is a reflection of who they are and what they value. Use that fact to shape your communications with them and it will forge a long-lasting relationship with them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Essentially this all about carefully considering what people want, and planning to communicate with them in a way that is intended to meet that need. Be aware of what they say, how they say it and body language. Use reflective listening skills and clear communication to adjust. Reflection questions : “Why did this work?”.

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Candid

JULY 1, 2021

2] Sometimes the language used in a corporation’s pledge announcement doesn’t include specifics but instead speaks to a general goal (such as “increasing racial equity” or “providing equitable access to tools”). . Funders can address each of these challenges through transparency, increased communication, and accountability. .

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