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[Word Wise] Know the Lingo! 40 Copywriting Terms in Plain English
June 10, 2013

Word Wise Newsletter

Helping You and Your Organization Get Powerful Results With Words

Volume 9, Number 6 ... ISSN: 1933-9690

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FEATURE: Know the Lingo! 40 Copywriting Terms in Plain English
"Forget the BRC. Give me a bangtail with a gift array $50 to $500, put the Ask in a Johnson Box above the fold and drop the package next week."

Say what?

Direct mail and nonprofit fundraising have their own niche lingo. Yet you probably understand more jargon than you think you do! Here’s a simple way to check yourself:

  • Re-read the sentence above.
  • Count the number of copywriting terms you see there.
  • Hop on over to our new Basic Copywriting Terms page to check your definitions.
  • While you’re there, look over the rest of the list, too, to help you understand the niche lingo and use it like a pro!

(By the way, we count eight copywriting terms in the sentence above. Let us know how you did here.)

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Fun (and Helpful) Nonprofit Tips and Trends

Image: The Million Dollar List, Indiana University/CCS
Next Door Million-Dollar Donors
  • 60% large gifts ($1 million+) are from donors in the same state or region as the nonprofit
  • Individuals provided two out of five $1 million+ gifts, whether at present or as bequests
  • Organizations of any type can attract $1 million +gifts. No single segment (apart from higher education and foundations) received more than 10% of $1 million+ gifts
Data courtesy of April 2013 study from Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

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More Copywriting Terms You Need to Know

Email and Ezine Terms Copywriting Website Glossary, Part 1: Internet Acronyms Copywriting Website Glossary, Part 2: Ten Basic terms

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Finally . . . A Wise Word

"Whatever you are, be a good one." Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
16th president of the United States

Read more wise words about excellence for copywriters and nonprofit leaders.

That’s it for now. See you next time

Until then ... happy writing!






Kathy with Nonprofit Copywriter
Email me with your comments and questions! www.nonprofitcopywriter.com

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