LYBUNTS, SYBUNTS, and first-time donors — what does it all mean? Our nonprofit jargon is often perplexing, especially in the wild world of data segmentation. Get ready to unravel the comedic tapestry woven by the intricacies of our everyday lingo! ? Punchline: Our everyday jargon can be difficult to interpret. Establish common definitions and be open to answering questions about them.

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