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Effective fundraising communication is more than just sharing facts; it’s about telling stories that create connections and inspire action. People (your donors) crave real, human connections and community. Spoiler alert: Your nonprofit has a unique advantage because your work is fueled by passion and purpose, allowing you to engage deeply with your audience. At AmPhil, we specialize in helping organizations craft clear, relatable messages that stand out. Whether it’s simplifying language, maintaining a conversational tone, or highlighting the impact of donations, we focus on making your message resonate. If you’re looking to expand your impact and connect with donors more effectively, we’d love to chat and see how we can support your mission. #nonprofits #fundraising #messaging #storytelling

Effective nonprofit communication is more than just sharing information—it's about crafting compelling stories that inspire action. At AmPhil, we assist organizations in connecting with their audiences by developing clear, relatable messages that resonate and stand out. Whether it's avoiding jargon, maintaining a conversational tone, or highlighting the impact of donations, simplicity is key. If you want to expand your impact, connect with donors, and reach your target audience, we'd love to connect with you! #nonprofits #fundraising #growth #messaging #storytelling

I've been experimenting and learning how to build a network and bring together disparate communities across the brilliant city of Brighton & Hove. We kicked off an experiment earlier this year with some fantastic brains in the form of Richard Freeman, Charles Symonds, and Sarah Ticho. Our mission is to better unite the great work happening, but often in silos, across the city. In areas like education, charity, food, art & culture, business, digital, environment, tourism, health and wellbeing. This city really does have it all. But remains a bit of a paradox (Plug intended, search Brighton Paradox where you listen to your podcasts) So, we built a digital newsletter called The Brighton Connectiv. We have learned so much in the first six months. Some early lessons: - Just stop talking about an idea and just do it. It's the only way to know. - Starting something only costs time, not money - Find good people willing to support you - Be kind and be patient We are seeing around 500 views each month now and are embarking on a new phase where we appoint section editors. If you are interested in being involved let me know. Some back issues of The Brighton Connectiv are here: https://lnkd.in/eNUP4guf #brighton #education, #charity, #food, #artandculture, #business, #digital, #environment, #tourism, #healthandwellbeing.

❗❗❗ The Onion is going ... back to print? The Onion just announced it will soon be sending a monthly edition to subscribers' homes. And they aren't the only ones. Bloomberg Businessweek relaunched with a premium monthly print edition, aimed at deepening reader engagement. Even Ralph Nader's The Winsted Citizen is focusing on a print-first approach, trying to rebuild community connections that digital alone can't provide. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 If your organization is considering eliminating print from your fundraising toolkit, you might be going against the grain. Print isn't just a nostalgic throwback—it's a powerful analog upgrade that can enhance your donors' experience, making your message stand out in an increasingly cluttered digital landscape. https://lnkd.in/esdfCYVw Don't underestimate the power of print. It could be the differentiator your next campaign needs. #Fundraising #PrintMedia #DonorEngagement #NonProfit #MarketingStrategy #directmail

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Believe in Dreams, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of children facing adversity, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special '10 for 10 Dreams' campaign. From October to December 2024, the organization aims to raise $15,000 to grant 10 extraordinary dreams for deserving children across Ohio. Over the past decade, Believe in Dreams has fulfilled over 775 dreams, partnering with 80 nominating organizations to identify children in need of a little extra hope. These dreams have ranged from lessons and classes to family trips, VIP experiences, and bedroom makeovers – creating lasting memories and inspiring children to believe in a brighter future. 'Dreams can transform a child's outlook on life,' says Katie Eichenauer, Executive Director at Believe in Dreams. 'By helping to fulfill these dreams, you're not just giving a one-time experience; you're giving hope, joy, and the belief that anything is possible.' The community is invited to contribute to the '10 for 10 Dreams' campaign by donating in increments of $10, whether it's $10, $100, or $1,000. Every contribution brings Believe in Dreams closer to its goal of making 10 new dreams a reality for children in need. Believe in Dreams® #10for10dreams #makingdreamsrealcle

Living with sight loss can make reading and writing more challenging. Our Tips and Tricks guide offers useful ideas to help, including how writing guides can keep your writing in straight lines—a common challenge for visually impaired people. Explore these tips on our website: https://buff.ly/47dfasP. Our advisors are here to provide more information and advice on living with sight loss. Contact us to find your nearest hub or resource center for tailored guidance. Image description: Text reads, “Tips and Tricks - Writing guides can be great to help you keep your writing in straight lines.” To the right, a person uses a guide to write an address on an envelope. #WiltshireSight #SightLoss

In grant writing, beginning with the end in mind means focusing on the expected outcomes and then establishing your proposed approach and design to get there. Read more from Bruce, Empower's Grant Consultant. #grants #grantwriting #philanthropy https://lnkd.in/dxDRtWEg

Dear network, I know. You've heard me talk about The Reader needing help the past couple of days. This time I'm sincerely asking for your help and have created a fundraiser to help The Reader, once again, as we all hope, thrive through another challenge. Supporting independent journalism, especially independent literary journalism publication is more urgent than ever as our world becomes overwhelmed with rushed, superficial, often aggregated content that poses no challenge to critical and independent thinking. Let alone that The Reader has always been an essential platform in Chicago for emerging artists, makers, collectives, spaces, and voices to be heard. > Did you know we have a crafts section? > Did you know we have additional web-only content to ensure maximum coverage? > Did you know we actively seek to write about not only individuals, but organizations and movements? As much as I may sound like a broken record, please. The Reader needs your help now more than ever. https://lnkd.in/gu5tNEb4

Prioritization is an invaluable skill for grant writers, and there are tried-and-true tests you can use to feel confident in your choices. In this article, Meredith Noble explains four critical questions that uncover the true ROI of each opportunity. https://lnkd.in/gcAJCPfd