Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

I worked to develop my own voice. Write like you are having a conversation with a donor at your kitchen table. Better Fundraising Email Trick #2: Keep It Conversational . And think of yourself as having a conversation with your friend about what’s going on with your nonprofit. How did I learn? I took copywriting classes.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Would I say this in a face-to-face conversation? Does this reflect our organization’s voice and values? Give AI access to: Your organization’s unique voice Successful past communications Donor feedback and preferences Your mission-specific language 3. Don’t just accept AI suggestions blindly.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2021

An effective social media presence is dependent on a well-thought-out strategy that involves knowing your target audience, maintaining a defined and positive voice across platforms, providing compelling content, and consistently engaging with and responding to followers and their feedback. Keep a Consistent Voice. Content is King.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JULY 16, 2011

Thanks to the inspiration of my nptech colleague Joel Remigio , I am now experimenting with a Google Voice phone number! 2) I don't like interrupting conversations that I am already having in order to take incoming calls. 3) I don't like listening to voice mail , because the messages always sound garbled to me.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It should sound like a conversation (not like a thank-you script a robot might write). Some examples: the person who made the most calls, the person who left the most voice mails, or the person who had the longest call. Your voice mail or email? Thank you for helping homebound seniors. You get the idea! Much lower!

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If these scenarios sound familiar, this blog post is tailor-made for you. By incorporating these elements, you pave the way for meaningful conversations and alleviate any concerns donors might have about your intentions. Initiate conversations via mail, phone, or email, and listen attentively.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Those conversations led to the Washington Area Women’s Foundation ’s (WAWF) report Thrive As They Lead: Advancing the Infrastructure to Support Black Women Leaders in the D.C. Suppose you don’t have the benefit of a cohort, group, or coach you can use as a sounding board. A group of concerned nonprofit leaders in the Washington, D.C.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Technology can’t have those conversations for you. How to Get Started That all sounds nice, but what specific steps can you take to use technology to make your messages feel more personal? When you communicate with your donors in a transactional way, what you have to say won’t stick with them.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The Anthem Awards were launched last year in response to the prevalence social good has taken within the national conversation and cultural zeitgeist. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 15, 2021

Think about your daily work and the many hands, words, and voices that take part in it. It’s your voice, style, and substance. What You Sound Like. Your brand voice is a hallmark of your organization’s personality. Is your style conversational and engaging or direct and to the point? .

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s incredibly important to acknowledge the overall public mindset and recognize the ever-evolving environment that your nonprofit currently exists in; but, it doesn’t need to completely define your organization or the conversation you’re having with your audiences. Be careful to comment on policy, not politics.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Sounds like a dream? When they raise their voices, mountains move. The Power of Personal Connection: Contacting Elected Officials Imagine equipping every supporter with a magic wand, one they could wave to instantly share their voice with decision-makers. Your mission is colossal, but remember, you’re not alone.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

With the ability to continuously learn and adapt to new information, ChatGPT can remember past conversations and constantly iterate based on user prompts. Use natural language: Use conversational language that is similar to how you would speak or write. It can also reject inappropriate prompts and admit its mistakes.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2023

Watch a conversation with NMAAHC leaders about this collaboration. Talking About Race has been widely referenced and shared as a compelling, timely, and actionable as people across the country seek to educate themselves and others and have candid, overdue, and often difficult conversations.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 11, 2024

If that sounds familiar, don’t worry. Tactic: Analyze donor response patterns, channel performance, and conversion rates to identify where you’re succeeding and where you have room for improvement. Donors are more likely to stay engaged if they feel their voices are being heard.

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Media Cause

APRIL 2, 2021

This process will allow you to learn about your audience, gain feedback through conversations, provide support to your community when needed, and build one-on-one (or one-to-many) relationships on social media. Maintain your brand voice. Your community engagement should be aligned with your brands overall voice and messaging.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

By liking, commenting, reposting, or sharing, you and your followers can keep a conversation going across your networks. Sound familiar? Tag the community partners who have helped you along the way and amplify the voices of your strongest supporters.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. A lot of times these calls will result in voice-mail messages, but that’s okay because the message will still leave a strong impression. Send mission impact videos.

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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

That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? 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. When posting on social media, skip the formalities and embrace your unique voice and tone. Encouraging conversations. You don’t have to write perfect 3.5

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

I share this to invite a conversation and hopefully tap into the collective of this team. In a world where we celebrate diversity, we need to find ways to connect through our common humanity while honoring and being open to other voices. It may sound simple, and it is. How can I connect with them? How can I lift their spirits?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But before, during, and after the fun, your message and the voice of your organization need to come through. Creating a nonprofit social media plan sounds like such a daunting task, doesn’t it? What’s most important is that this content speaks in the voice of your organization about things that matter to your followers.

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Media Cause

JUNE 2, 2024

Once you have determined the purpose, craft your content so that it meets the goal, speaks in your brand voice, and can be easily understood by your audience. However, people are more likely to receive your message if you treat your content like a conversation vs. a memo, itinerary, or report. Make it easy to understand quickly. #5

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Forum One

JANUARY 4, 2024

We’ve edited our conversation, below: How do you think about CX for a nonprofit like ZERO TO THREE? It can sound unexciting and scientific to be this focused on three outcomes, but the creativity comes in actually delivering an omnichannel approach that deepens relationships online. We think, “What’s the journey for this person?”

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 30, 2011

Most posts and conversations today in my circles have been focused around making sense out of it all. But now think of those comfy couches in the hallways and the conversations that just kind of happen there in between sessions as people are drawn together by common interests. Is it a Facebook killer?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” “The conversation easily gets off-track, and before you know it, 30 minutes have passed and we haven’t even discussed important business because we’ve gotten off on a tangent again.” ” Any of that sound familiar? Here’s what we hear most often: “Our meetings are way too long and boring.”

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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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Media Cause

AUGUST 17, 2021

With so much of this conversation happening in marketing and advertising, specifically, you’d imagine that some of the industries’ old standby tactics—criticism, shame, othering, etc.—would We hear a lot of talk about how empathy should be the North Star in conversations with our audiences, regardless of topic or industry.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 3, 2015

As you might imagine, the conversation usually turns pretty quickly to other subjects. Stop sounding like other nonprofits. It can be tricky to balance industry best practices with the need to cultivate your organization’s unique voice, but it’s essential: if you sound like everyone else, you’ll end up getting lost in the crowd.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 23, 2014

Sometimes it’s a long conversation. Sometimes it’s the underlying tone of her voice. I have to check in with my wife all the time to be sure everything is OK. Sometimes it’s as simple as paying attention to how she says good morning. Sometimes it’s a look or gesture.

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

Key elements to keep in mind should include: Your logo Color scheme Typography Imagery Brand voice And more! You certainly don’t want them to get to the end of your message and think, “That sounds confusing. Encourage Two-Way Communication Much of nonprofit email marketing would be considered a one-sided conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2013

” It isn’t a matter of finding the time, it is a matter of making the time and starting with some steps. Have a conversation with your social media team and ask these questions: What do you spend time doing now that you could do better via social? It’s not that you don’t think it is a good idea.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

But, it’s time to face the music for the opportunity to share what, in short, as cliche as it sounds, has changed the trajectory of my career, and life. Team members continually encouraged us in the fellowship program to use our voices and provide our perspectives. The Value of Ownership. .

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

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. In person, on the phone, or video chat, it could sound something like, “I’m here today to talk to you about something I believe matters to you.” And YOU are their voice.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

Your thank-you letter should touch the reader’s heart, not sound like an academic paper. Use my Kitchen Table Exercise to develop your conversational writing voice. You can do a voice over and subtitle the video to provide context. So, write like you talk. Leave out the jargon, acronyms, and slang.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 13, 2021

Creating a marketing campaign might sound simple enough, but implementing a proper strategy with a multi-channel approach is easier said than done. This allows your organization to actually interact with your donors, build long-term relationships, and give them a voice within the organization. .

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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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