.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. Branding depends on creating multiple messages that speak with one powerful voice across the association.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

One example of Narrow AI that most of us interact with everyday and where you can see many nonprofit examples is “Conversational AI.” They use machine learning combined with Natural Language Processing (NLP). NLP is programming code that allows computer to “talk” to humans via text or voice.

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sgEngage

JUNE 28, 2023

Like many diversity efforts, including women’s voices in grantmaking decisions—particularly women from historically marginalized groups—doesn’t often happen organically. The first step to creating more inclusive grantmaking is understanding whose voice is being lost. Artwork by Toya Beacham See Women and Girls. Intentionally.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 6, 2024

Enhance calls-to-action (CTAs) to get the results you want Effective CTAs are essential for driving conversions. Choose the right tone for the right audience Different tones of voice resonate with different audiences. Now, you can craft compelling email campaigns that drive engagement and conversions.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 29, 2021

Pride is not just a celebration of LGBTQ+ voices, culture, and experiences — it also creates visibility for under-represented groups and encourages us all to be our authentic selves. It means taking positive action to improve the lives of the LGBTQ+ community and using your voice to boost theirs. Language Matters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

There were many products demos and discussed, but I really liked the demo of cool things you could do with your smartphone. As I work more and more internationally, translation from different languages has become critical. lets the handsets translate conversations in real time.

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 1, 2024

When SQFI (the Safe Quality Food Institute) came to us to redesign and help them do business better on a global scale, we integrated AWS Translate into their CMS so that the new website is available in 9 languages, visitors can search in 9 languages AND the site is indexed by Google in 9 languages. looks like. There is no try.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2013

But this year in my current role leading the Active Voice Lab for Story & Strategy I did more listening than screening. During the first 10 years at Active Voice we commissioned outside firms and social scientists to give us qualitative feedback about our process and our partners’ satisfaction. Who are we trying to reach?

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Candid

DECEMBER 8, 2022

a majority of BIPOC individuals across leadership levels) to ensure BIPOC voices are truly in control of decision making, some funders may support broader definitions to err on the side of being inclusive. From a diversity, equity, and inclusion standpoint, being clear about language and identity is important.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2011

Having just returned from a trip to the Middle East for the E-Mediat project , I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to bring many different voices to this discussion – both live and through Twitter. I'll moderating Oprah style dressed in Hajja.

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2024

Translate with ease: Overcome language barriers by translating your email content directly in the editor. The Assistant will even “remember” your conversation, enabling you to refine topics and ask follow-up questions. How it works You’ll find the AI Content Assistant within the email editor.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. ChatGPT (Chat Generated Paragraph Techniques) is an advanced natural language processing tool to provide information and cobble content together based on prompts entered by a user. Well, there’s a solution.

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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. AI Is Getting Better At Conversation. A recent article in the New York Times describes how new AI driven systems are getting better at natural language. Here’s this month’s roundup. Philanthropy and Fundraising. Social Change. AI Technology.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

The 10 ways you can improve your connection skills are to: Recognize varying connection needs Be present in conversations Develop the ability to empathize Develop the habit of emphasizing positives Control your tone of voice Negotiate with the mindset to solve a problems rather than to win Provide autonomy in execution Learn to apply the five languages (..)

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Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The result was messaging and imagery entirely branded in our voice, which would be disjointed coming from outside our organization. We craft content in our own voice and style. We also created a launch video, incorporating feedback from staff across Candid who were directly engaged in conversations with potential partners.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Use AI to: Analyze successful past pitches for commonalities and tips Identify language that resonates with similar donor groups Suggest talking points based on donor interests Prepare responses to potential objections Pro tip: Record your practice pitches and use AI to analyze your delivery and pacing. Don’t use AI for everything.

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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

JUNE 6, 2017

You also need to think about its voice and tone and how it can be relevant and engaging to your target audience. The next step is figure out the script and pathways for the conversation. That part is an interactive process where you add answers that users ask the bot. There are bots that are self-training using AI language.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2011

There are two particularly useful guides (both available in other languages including Arabic). Normally, voice communication over the Internet is no more secure than unprotected email and instant messaging. This FireFox plugin called HTTPS Everywhere is handy.

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John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

For nonprofits and grantmaking organizations committed to racial equity, using artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) raises important concerns. An overreliance on majority culture data means other voices get diminished. Have frank internal conversations about priorities. Complement with human judgment.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Nothing is more boring than boilerplate language: “Your donation will help us bridge the gap between mental illness and health care”. It’s time to begin steering the conversation to the organization and the point of your “meeting” even if it’s happening on social media or in a letter. Keep the conversation flowing for 15-20 minutes.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

You can do this through the use of sensory language, compelling visuals, and creative impact blocks. . To take your National Nonprofit Day campaign to the next level, make sure to: Maintain a style and voice that is consistent with your brand. State the core issue you want to address in your campaign .

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 15, 2020

Video calls are a lot more straining on the brain than any face-to-face conversation. We’re having to work harder to communicate because it’s harder to process non-verbal cues like subtle facial expressions, tone of voice, or body language. The natural rhythm of everyday conversations is disrupted.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2023

A big pro of using the same tool is having shared language. In practice, it includes sensitivity to conversational turn taking. One leader at Candid wisely uses the progressive stack method , a technique to prioritize voices less-heard in team meetings. These offer insight into strengths, preferences, and approaches to work.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Engage in meaningful conversations with donors. Symbols and language to make your appeal more Jewish-inclusive: The menorah is the primary symbol of Hanukkah, a candelabra that is lit one candle at a time while blessings are recited. Mission —The voice of your appeal must prominently support your mission, beginning to end.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

Look for ways to simplify your language and your structure to make your question easier to read and answer. Use standard writing best practices, such as short sentences and active voice. Some questions may also be more suitable for a conversation than a written response. Can this question be simplified?

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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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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

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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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

It also means your communications need to feel like a virtual conversation, meeting their need for interesting, relevant information — not just whatever you feel like telling them. Thank you for your support.” …plus the standard default language. See the hero language? Which sounds better? Should they?

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Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

Chat-first search, where people use conversation interfaces like chatbots to find information, is poised to overtake traditional search engine usage sooner than you might expect. As chatbots and voice assistants provide direct answers, people may not click through to content. Maybe Sooner Than You Think | PCMag ).

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Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

Chat-first search, where people use conversation interfaces like chatbots to find information, is poised to overtake traditional search engine usage sooner than you might expect. As chatbots and voice assistants provide direct answers, people may not click through to content. Maybe Sooner Than You Think | PCMag ).

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As part of our ongoing research, we are tracking the conversation about AI and Nonprofits,here is a recent roundup of articles, blog posts, and research on the Age of Automation and Nonprofits. The report provides an overview of the technology in easy to understand language. Is the next frontier mining internal emails?

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Danielle Coates-Connor: And you, Devyn, have been creating a visionary library of images with all of the branding work that you’ve done at Edge Leadership, with all of the illustration work that you’ve done for Nonprofit Quarterly and for The Voice Lab. Maybe we’ll start with you, Amy, bring your voice in.

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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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