Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Six key components of an effective fundraising appeal When evaluating your copy, remember these key components of a powerful, persuasive fundraising letter: Build a case for support Use an emotional and personal (one-on-one conversational) tone Write for the skimmer. Use fundraising language when asking for donations.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A couple of decades later a quick search on Idealist.org turns up over 2000 current jobs and tons of nonprofit social media professionals on networks like Nonprofit.ist. A couple decades later a quick search on Idealist.org turns up over 2000 current jobs and tons of nonprofit social media professionals on networks like Nonprofit.ist.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

To affect real change, each of us, from event organizers to team members, needs to be proactive and open to a range of voices, experiences, and perspectives. You can reach a more diverse audience if you are including different voices in the planning process. And this is not because they are the only knowledgeable voices.

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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. Many donors won’t understand your insider language and will stop reading. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

We are tracking the conversation and resources about AI and Nonprofits and social good. The Association of Advancement Professionals (AASP) Conference featured a keynote on AI and Fundraising by David Lawson and Laurie Hood Lawson.They are the co-authors of the book, Big Good Philanthropy in the Age of Big Data and Cognitive Computing.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 14, 2022

Diversity and inclusion remain one of the top nine challenges facing the charitable sector as reported by a survey of more than 1,000 diverse individuals, but disabled people are often left out of the inclusion conversation altogether. I will predominantly utilize Identity-First Language (e.g., Listen to and believe disabled voices.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

Prefers language that is both relatable and easy to understand (with some experts saying it’s important to use their slang ). But to truly understand how nonprofits can best engage Gen Z on social media, we thought it was important to bring my generation’s voice into the conversation.

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Allegiance Group

JULY 3, 2024

Many professionals tout its powerful and unmatched efficiency, and just as many are afraid it’s coming for their jobs. Yet today, they’re stronger than ever, thanks to predictive analytics and natural language processors (NLPs). AI tends to flatten an organization’s distinct voice. Listen to the entire conversation now.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

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. Ditch the industry jargon and formal language when writing or speaking with your supporters. When posting on social media, skip the formalities and embrace your unique voice and tone.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

To affect real change, each of us, from event organizers to team members, needs to be proactive and open to a range of voices, experiences, and perspectives. You can reach a more diverse audience if you are including different voices in the planning process. And this is not because they are the only knowledgeable voices.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 15, 2020

to only have to look professional from my waist-up, to not have to worry about prepping lunches for work, to get those extra minutes of sleep I’d usually spend stuck in traffic. Video calls are a lot more straining on the brain than any face-to-face conversation. The natural rhythm of everyday conversations is disrupted.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 23, 2021

Gemba walks help to see people in action, see their movements, their projects, their goals, their roadblocks and hear their conversations. Daily stand-ups give a voice to all team members and empower people to speak up. Continuous feedback loops allow for people to have an equal voice in their organization.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Whether you’ve collected the audio over a video call, traditional phone conversation, or a recording of an in-person event, you have numerous transcription options. Voice Notes. Select the language of your recording. Here are just a few of the apps you can use to transcribe your files: Google Assistant . Transcribe.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We listened to the "rising voices of the people we serve" as a foundation staffer framed it recently. At times those voices were passionately personal, at others they were mandates delivered through data. Skip to the video to watch a short conversation between Chantal Forster, Candid's C. We reflected. We adapted.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

For most nonprofit professionals, AI seems like a far-off fictional concept, bound to sci-fi adventures that we watch or read. ChatGPT is a writing AI that was created to mimic human conversation. ChatGPT and fundraising may not be two things you’d think would go together, but the combination works better than you’d expect.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2008

I got this great question from someone and I know that many of you may have struggled with this issue and have some wisdom to offer: Hi Beth, My question is: does the voice/tone of a blog need to match up with the voice/tone of the nonprofit? Perhaps that is why I am protective of my blogging voice. Any thoughts or resources?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2018

We are tracking the conversation and resources about AI and Nonprofits and social good. In this entertaining video of the keynote, they explained these complicated technologies in simple, easy to understand language. The opening video sequence shows how AI will impact the everyday work flow of business professionals.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

El Museo Reimaginado is a collaborative effort of museum professionals in North and South America to explore museums' potential as community catalysts. The examples were all around us, not just in the voices of speakers but in the physical sites where we met. Each room was a diverse mix of voices, perspectives, and language.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

Among those are clickthrough rates, response and conversion rates, and opt-out and unsubscribe rates. Digital marketing professionals recommend practicing what they call good list hygiene to prevent this from happening. Fundraisers have other metrics available. Actual revenue generated is another datapoint.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re always thinking of ways to encourage your donors to increase their donation amounts. They also see how you present the array as a point of communication from you, much like how body language communicates in real life.”. Evidence indicates defaults do increase giving.

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Strong and effective body language can help establish an immediate rapport with your audience and signal confidence in your message. Body language can betray you. Mind your voice inflections, speed of your speech, volume and tone.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

What I found most interesting was the honest descriptions of navigating evolving roles as a parent and professional–of making mistakes, owning up to them and finding ways to improve oneself. But as the world appeared crumbling, and the 45th president was taking to Twitter every 15 seconds, Obama’s voice felt grounding and wise.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Choose useful metrics that track things like your engagement, impressions, reach, referrals, and conversion rates. You should also work to develop your brand’s voice and language across your social media profiles. The best way to determine if your goals are SMART is to figure out how you’ll measure your success.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

I bike to work and at least once every couple of weeks it’s Lindsay having an awesome conversation with somebody that speeds up that commute for me. Really cool conversations, lots of different topics, social justice, criminal justice, I think you talked about last week. . – [Steven] Yeah. – [Lindsay] Yup.

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M+R

JUNE 7, 2023

To back up: Many communications professionals have long viewed the traditional mainstream outlets (such as The Washington Post, New York Times , and the main broadcast news networks) as the gold standard, regardless of who their work impacts or who their audiences are. Whose stories need to be told?

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Candid

JULY 5, 2023

A big pro of using the same tool is having shared language. A guide could include personality assessment results, but it can be just as useful to skip the assessment and share things such as: Priorities Individual goals Professional strengths Communication style and pet peeves Preferences for receiving feedback and praise 2.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We interacted with the art and with each other through dynamic photo challenges, kinesthetic activities, and conversations. Whether you’re an art history buff, a professional athlete, or don’t think you even like museums, sometimes all you need is a little help using the equipment. I think of us guides as “museum personal trainers”.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 17, 2015

I was able to participate thanks in part to professional development grants from Arizona Commission on the Arts and Sigma Alpha Iota. When exploring your own professional development, I encourage you to think outside the box when it comes to identifying opportunities as well as ways to fund your experience.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 7, 2015

I was able to participate thanks in part to professional development grants from Arizona Commission on the Arts and Sigma Alpha Iota. When exploring your own professional development, I encourage you to think outside the box when it comes to identifying opportunities as well as ways to fund your experience.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2024

I understood her perspective and immediately shared with her this similar take from another professional fundraising expert. FUNDRAISING EXAMPLE : Once I was engaged in an hour-plus phone conversation with a supporter who was a Holocaust survivor. We train professional musicians, because music soothes the savage beast.”

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Reference metrics like open and click-through rates, conversion rate, and return on ad spend (ROAS). While you should never use AI to write stories for you or fabricate details, this technology is great for generating creative outlines, proofreading, and helping you stick to a certain tone or voice. Ask for their feedback.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2021

To raise awareness for the plight of refugees, UNHCR has designed the 2021 World Refugee day toolkit to inspire conversation and volunteerism from now until World Refugee Day. Longer-term volunteering is available with an eight-week English language coaching program. UNHCR needs our help, and has delivered an urgent appeal for support.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

While the evaluation component of the report is focused on the extent to which these various projects promote science learning and behavior change among participants, the rubric of participatory models introduces a language that can be useful to many kinds of institutions and projects. One last thought on evaluation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

non-IT professionals understand web applications for collaboration. A key point about how difficult it is for most non-profits to shift from message delivery to conversation and advice about being patience. " -- the poll was done with mp3 files and so you can hear their voices. Early detection is important. mean for you?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2022

To raise awareness for the plight of refugees, UNHCR has designed the 2021 World Refugee day toolkit to inspire conversation and volunteerism from now until World Refugee Day. Longer-term volunteering is available with an eight-week English language coaching program. UNHCR needs our help, and has delivered an urgent appeal for support.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

So people that speak multiple languages or that live in different countries that have different ways of communicating and of seeing the world. So WhatsApp is available in multiple languages. So you can download the app in any language almost. The second step is talk to people in their language. for a while.

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