Knowing how much or how little to say starts with being clear about your objective. Rarely is it our job to turn readers into subject-matter experts. Mostly, we’re in the business of motivating people to action. If...

These folks are some of the most innovative and transformative communicators in (and beyond) our movement. And they’re on a mission to help us do good better. Worth a follow:Anat Shenker-Osorio is well-known for her work...

(Not in that way). Do you ever find yourself staring at your screen, wishing the thing you are trying to write was done already? We’ve all been there. If you just about sent yourself to sleep composing...

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It doesn’t matter if you’re writing an email, a blog post, or a tweet—the full gamut of attention-seeking and attention-keeping tactics apply. Social media takes this to the next level. Not only is the content volume of...

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Trying something risky and new? These methodologies can save you from diving in head first when it might have been wiser to test the waters first. Iterative testing Good for:Long-term optimization of donation and...

Sometimes, the purpose of an email can be simply to inform. But often, we’re trying to get someone somewhere. An action page. A donation form. A video... When your email has a destination, be protective of...