Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

A picture is worth a thousand words. By creating images that evoke emotion, you can make your materials more impactful and persuade people to donate to your cause. Creative Ideas for Social Impact Imagery. Using pop art styles gives the ability to avoid the pitfalls of photorealism and instead focus on the action.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The organization has an impressive range of partnerships — 20 nonprofit partners, and over 250 volunteers delivering impact across five continents — with partners and impact increasing every year. The focus in these projects is on being able to demonstrate real impact, which will be apparent after one week. Adopt A Project.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

That’s the power that story holds. Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. As the old saying states, “Those who tell the stories rule the world.”

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2010

As hand-held mobile devises connected to the internet spread to cities, villages, remote communities around the world, we need to continue finding ways to use these tools to make a positive impact. This past Sunday was October 10th, 2010 – also know as 101010, the Global Work Day for climate action supported by 350.org

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. The Power of Nonprofit Storytelling In a world inundated with information, your nonprofit’s story is what sets you apart. Know Your Audience Before penning down your story, it’s imperative to understand your audience.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Engaging them to take concrete actions like signing petitions or spreading the word can create ripples of change. Together, we’ll turn that passion into action. Personal stories and heartfelt messages can do what numbers alone cannot – they can touch hearts and change minds. When they raise their voices, mountains move.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

It should thank them for their past donation, remind them of their gift’s impact, and ask them to donate again. Share How Your Donor Made a Difference One of the top reasons donors stop supporting a nonprofit is because they don’t understand their gift’s impact. Tell a story about a person who benefitted from your donor’s support.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Draw inspiration from impactful introductions like the one crafted by Jules Brown for an acquisition piece for Women’s Aid: “Could you picture, for a moment, a woman on the brink of making the hardest decision of her life?” Paint a vivid picture of what their support achieves through your organization.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

It paints a complete picture of the people you serve and the opportunities they can capitalize on with some help from within their community. This acknowledges your constituents’ agency, or control over their actions and consequences. The challenges of strength-based messaging Finding the balance in your story.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

Unlocking donor potential: The power of emotional engagement Unlocking the emotional triggers that inspire members to evolve into donors is key to amplifying the impact of any nonprofit. Empowering donors: Creating impact with every contribution Members convert into donors when they realize their power to effect change.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

To make a positive first impression for visitors who land on your website, seek to introduce your nonprofit by highlighting its mission-driven work and tangible impacts in the community. Impact stories. Next, you will want to tackle illustrating how your organization positively impacts its beneficiaries. Issue areas.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

How do you motivate people to take action so you’ll get the results you’re looking for? It’s about telling your story in an authentic way that fans the flames already burning in people’s hearts. This is why stories are so important. Good fundraising stories are full of emotion and draw people in.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A connected throughline of our shared humanity With that in mind, as I reflect on the influences, changes, and overall trends we have seen in employee engagement, philanthropy, and CSR in 2023, and those that are to come in 2024, I cannot help but be struck by the notion that it is not about specific trends or actions.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

To have the biggest impact on your organization, you’ve got to turn the tables and start proactively researching so you can identify the strongest prospects. You can see the bigger picture. Your job is to tell the part of the story that the numbers cannot. You’ve done the research on your prospect.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. By now, you have a clear picture of your opportunities and goals, so it’s time to build a work-back calendar and activate your organizations around a development plan. The good news?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In the first part of this series, I talked about why you need to define your goals, your brand and voice, and your audience before crafting your story. At the root of every story is a struggle or conflict. This is true of the stories you’ll share about your nonprofit’s work too. . Consider all the angles of your story. .

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. That’s where technology can make a real impact. Each donor action in response to your outreach produces additional data to inform your next interaction. Quantifying the impact and success of services and programs can be challenging, but it’s essential.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Education Foundation of Lake County’s story begins here. By serving as a comprehensive repository of every interaction, preference, and donation, CRMs provide a complete picture of each donor. While CRMs offer valuable data and insights, fundraising platforms enable effective action on this information.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

We tell stories. Stories are the most effective form of communication available because they immediately engage the reader on an emotional level and in a way that is interesting to them. Our neural activity increases 5X when listening to a story. Prompt action from your audience . Prompt action from your audience .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Stories help embed a message into context and, often, entertainment. The message is the medication , and the story is the peanut butter. Sure, some of us have an inherent knack for weaving a good story, but the truth is storytelling can be learned, practiced, and mastered. . The strategy behind the stories you tell.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You’ll want to tell a compelling story that breathes life into your cause and paints a vivid picture of the powerful difference every donation makes. This isn’t just about beautiful words—pictures and videos are your allies, bringing the world closer to your cause and adding a human touch to cold stats.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Stay tuned to discover actionable insights that can truly make a difference. Look to Past Campaigns for a Fuller Picture It’s also helpful to analyze past year-end campaigns for insights. Reach out to LYBUNT donors in November and December – a good story can always prompt someone to give again! Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2022

Nonprofits have found success by having a more universal message this connect to the story of any mother/father and it is rather than mentioning the person specifically – “Mother’s Day Gifts that Remember her And honor her Memory” (this message has been found to be 43% better at triggering donations when combined with another color).

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Picture yourself in a donor’s shoes. So, you get to work and land on one text-heavy website and another website with a prominent video that describes a nonprofit’s work, mission, and impact. Show a person or group of people impacted by your organization, such as a beneficiary or donor, to share their connection to your cause.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Effective advocacy, which leads to systemic and cultural change, starts with the stories we tell—and believe—about our own experiences, community, and world. Digital advocacy allows us to tell our stories creatively and on a scale that wasn’t previously possible. Identify Your Own Story What ignites your passion for an issue?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Bushfire Help connects people and organizations to help minimize the impact of fires in Australia. Extra information is available further down the page, but they encourage action right away instead of trying to educate. How they use this technique : They use a large screen overlay to display a COVID-related call-to-action.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Throughout the planning and action stages of your advocacy campaign, you’ll collect a ton of data. As you tailor each one, you’ll need to consider how any changes will impact the other. Likely, these will also shift throughout the campaign cycle as you gain a clearer picture of available resources. This is your call to action.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Digital advocacy forms are tools used to move nonprofit supporters to take action in support of your mission—no matter where they live. Supporters are more engaged than ever , and the uptick in the use of digital advocacy forms shows folks are looking for dependable and intuitive ways to channel their energy into action.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

Unfortunately, there are times when we lose focus on our ultimate goals for change and instead fixate on the campaign itself or let a concept for engagement overshadow our real calls to action. When building a campaign and exploring your options for the structure, actions and engagement pieces, look first at your organizational metrics.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

However, research over the last decade has painted a clear picture of the disparities that Black leaders face in philanthropy. Despite this outsized impact, Toyin has yet to secure adequate funding to support and scale TLNYC. Here are three actions to take to commit to funding Black communities and leaders for the long-term: .

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Achieve

MAY 24, 2024

Tatango’s guide to nonprofit text messaging recommends leveraging these platforms to get the word out about your text messaging campaign: Email newsletters: Include a compelling call to action to sign up for your text-to-give campaign in your next email newsletter. Reiterate the impact this will have on your mission.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

To show impact. Use email to communicate their impact by noting how many funds were raised and what specific projects or initiatives they’ll push forward. Follow up with pictures and fun moments to remind your supporters of the fun experience they had. Clear call to action. To provide highlights.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

More specifically, datamaking is an action whereby we transform information into data so that data can contribute to knowledge. The Creative Power of Datamaking Focusing on the action of datamaking opens a world of possibilities for developing knowledge. The key force in the formula is that data is actually a decision.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

What actions do you want visitors to take on your site? Assess your supporter data for general demographics, interests, and giving tendencies to get a better picture of the kinds of individuals who want to support your nonprofit. A high conversion rate means your calls-to-action (CTAs) are working well. Events page.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What better way to show off your nonprofit’s impactful work than with your engaging social media content? Alternatively, you can share a photo related to your website content that you already have, like a picture of your volunteers or the animals you’ve helped.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I like monthly e-newsletters that combine brief stories and compelling photos. Send mission impact videos. There’s nothing like showing the mission in action. These videos can have a huge impact. And there is a bigger picture at stake. Promote monthly giving. Host donor recognition events.

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