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<title>Staff Monkey</title><link>http://www.staffmonkey.net/index.html</link><description>Tip of the Month</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>seth@staffmonkey.net</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2008 Staff Monkey</dc:rights><dc:date>2008-10-31T11:00:18-06:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:46:04 -0700</lastBuildDate><item><title>Telling The Story</title><dc:creator>seth@staffmonkey.net</dc:creator><category>Best Practices</category><dc:date>2008-10-31T11:00:18-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/telling-the-story.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/telling-the-story.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sometimes when you sit down to write an update or newsletter, it can be difficult to articulate what goes on day-to-day as a staff worker. You also might feel as if you are giving the same information over and over. Telling a specific and detailed story can draw the reader into what goes on in your ministry, particularly in the life of a student in your chapter.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Communication Survey Results</title><dc:creator>seth@staffmonkey.net</dc:creator><category>Best Practices</category><dc:date>2008-08-11T16:12:08-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/communication-survey-results.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/communication-survey-results.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The results are in! Over 900 surveys were taken by recipients of your Staff Monkey e-newsletters. The survey was simple, but I hope it will be insightful for you as you think about your donor communication.  <a href="files/communication-survey-results.html" rel="self" title="Blog:Communication Survey Results">Take a look at the results here!</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sharing Pictures with Donors</title><dc:creator>seth@staffmonkey.net</dc:creator><category>Best Practices</category><dc:date>2008-02-12T15:42:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/sharing-pictures-with-donors.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/sharing-pictures-with-donors.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I have been offering this service for a few months, I have started to notice "sending" trends. For instance, many of your emails revolve around specific events, including conferences. Since there is a limit to how many photos can be included in any given email update, one way to share a more extensive photo album is to set one up online. If you have a ministry website set up, post your pictures from Spring Conference and provide the <a href="http://www.sethnjill.com/pics/fallconference/index.html" rel="external" title="photos">link</a>. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Avoiding Junk Mail Folders</title><dc:creator>seth@staffmonkey.net</dc:creator><category>Tips &#x26; Tricks</category><dc:date>2007-12-15T10:35:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/avoiding-junk-mail-folders.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/avoiding-junk-mail-folders.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image-right"><img class="imageStyle" alt="picture of trash can" src="http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/trashcan.jpg" width="128" height="128"/></div>If you have recipients that are complaining that your emails are getting automatically routed to their junk folder, there is usually an easy solution to this - they need to make sure that your email address and/or domain is added to their address list/preferences.<br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Spirituality of Fundraising by Henry Nouwen</title><dc:creator>seth@staffmonkey.net</dc:creator><category>Best Practices</category><dc:date>2007-11-15T12:08:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/the-spirituality-of-fundraising.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/the-spirituality-of-fundraising.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This has made the rounds, but I've always enjoyed this lecture from Henri Nouwen. It is such a fresh way of looking at fundraising. If you are feeling a little weary on the FR front or just enjoy his writings in general, take a few minutes to read this. I hope you are encouraged:]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Good Pictures</title><dc:creator>seth@staffmonkey.net</dc:creator><category>Tips &#x26; Tricks</category><dc:date>2007-10-10T10:37:00-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/good-pictures.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/good-pictures.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Having great pictures in your updates to supporters is one of the best ways to get them to read your entire update, here are a few examples and tips on how to get your newsletters read!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Spam - not just questionable meat in a can&#x21;</title><dc:creator>seth@staffmonkey.net</dc:creator><category>Best Practices</category><dc:date>2007-09-13T11:08:00-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/spam-not-just-questionable-meat-in-a-can.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/spam-not-just-questionable-meat-in-a-can.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Since you have now joined the millions out there in cyberspace that are vying for the attention of your reader, here are a few tips for writing updates that will not be spammed into the junk boxes of your donor list:]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Importance of Proofreading</title><dc:creator>seth@staffmonkey.net</dc:creator><category>Tips &#x26; Tricks</category><dc:date>2007-08-25T08:03:53-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/the-importance-of-proofreading.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.staffmonkey.net/blog/files/the-importance-of-proofreading.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image-right">When was the last time you really proofread your newsletter? If you are like many staff you consider &ldquo;writing it&rdquo; proofreading it, but that just doesn&rsquo;t cut it, here&rsquo;s why:</div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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