sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

No matter the details of your story, you can leverage that sense of empathy to solicit a response from your audience. Your story goes far beyond simply telling the tale of how you got started. In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. Seek inspiration from real storytellers.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The answer lies in the power of storytelling. The power of stories Why stories? Stories have a unique capability to connect deeply with people. In a world bombarded with information, a well-told story cuts through the noise and resonates with the heart. They’re not just entertaining; they’re relatable.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. When we hear the right combination of characters, motivations, and actions, we often can’t help but get hooked. The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

To run a successful nonprofit organization, you need to convince people to support you and help you raise funds to further your cause. However, that’s often easier said than done: what are the best ways to convince people to lend their support to your cause? Where Should You Use Nonprofit Storytelling? Social media posts.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged. Because it recognizes the root causes of social ills, by definition it describes a long-game issue that extends beyond solving challenges for an individual.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In part two of this series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about how to engage your audience emotionally through creative storytelling. 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.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 7, 2019

Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a tale of a hero overcoming a hardship to find a happy ending, or a tale of misfortune with a valuable lesson learned, it’s ingrained into our DNA to seek out stories. However worthy your cause, sometimes it can be hard to measure your day-to-day progress. Why tell stories?

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

Imagine a story where someone was born, everything went perfectly from beginning to end, and then the story was over. When it comes to a good nonprofit story, struggle and overcoming are at the center. Knowing what struggle your nonprofit helps solve will help you get good at identifying which stories you should be sharing.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

One way to differentiate your organization and drive greater giving is through the power of storytelling. Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. People connect with stories that are relatable and personal.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

Stories are an incredible tool for non-profit fundraising. Stories help non-profits illustrate their compelling reasons for giving in a way that makes sense to people who aren’t doing the work day in and day out. Your non-profit has lots of stories to tell and some of those will be your best suited stories for non-profit fundraising.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. The hardest part of fundraising is making the ask.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

But how do fundraisers know where to invest and what strategies will help them raise more for their causes? In this free webinar , you’ll learn two strategies that will allow you to maximize donor retention and raise more: With Social Impact Solutions, you’ll learn how to leverage storytelling to advance your cause.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Being a good storyteller will serve you well in your leadership role. "A A story with a business impact can be as short as one sentence. Whatever the case, it will have maximum impact if it includes the following core components," according to Choy: Structural : A story has a beginning, middle, and end.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. Harold led an exercise that challenged us to find ways to be more intentional with our storytelling. Let people tell their own stories.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. But how do you actually pick a great story? And more importantly, how do you take a great story and turn it into a great fundraising story? . To have a great fundraising story, you need a few key things. You need one person. .

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. You can collect fantastic, compelling stories, but if no one hears or sees them, they fall flat. 2) Share photos of your volunteers in action.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

It’s that time of year again, Cause Camp 2021 is just around the corner! Cause Camp, presented by Nonprofit Hub and Do More Good , has been nationally recognized by Forbes as a “must-attend” for the nonprofit sector. We are excited to announce the Cause Camp 2021 speaker line-up! Cause Camp 2021 Speaker Line-Up.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

Note from Beth: Digital storytelling is key to fundraising success, but using a storytelling lens in your organization can have further benefit of busting organizational silos. How and Why Stories Can Bust Nonprofit Silos – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto . Stories are for people.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Send them a victory email to thank them—and let them know how this win was made possible thanks to their actions. Share a personal story: Ask your clients or beneficiaries for feedback on how your nonprofit’s programs have positively affected their lives. Alternatively, you can highlight your supporters’ stories!

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

You have an amazing array of tools at your disposal to amplify your cause, streamline supporter activities, and shine a spotlight on your advocacy efforts. Let’s embark on this digital journey together, exploring six tech strategies that transform your supporters into a formidable force for your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

PRO TIP: Crowdfunding campaigns are best for story-driven and time-bound direct giving appeals like Giving Tuesday. They allow you to communicate a clear call to action and show supporters the tangible impact they create. Every touchpoint with your donors will bring them closer to your Giving Tuesday story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. While Facebook and Twitter may be waning a bit in popularity and usage, visual storytelling platform Instagram keeps growing in engagement and daily time spent on the site. .

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone. That’s a lot of eyes!

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

In 2021, Media Cause worked with 11 clients in partnership on their End of Year Efforts. 2021 Year End Success Stories. And now, a deeper look at what worked: Content and Storytelling for Year-End Fundraising Gains with Hope Services. One unique storytelling approach they used was giving handles.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. A good story resonates with the donor, connects them to your vision, creates a sense of urgency, and gives donors an outlet to take action. 15 Minute Storytelling Workouts.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

But it’s important to understand that motivating members to become donors is not just a financial ask but an emotional journey, deeply rooted in the psychological connections your members form with your cause. Mastering the art of storytelling: Connecting heart to cause Let’s talk about storytelling —it’s more than a buzzword.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

They’re all about making a positive impact on the world through their actions and the causes they support. Be transparent and authentic in your marketing, storytelling, and direct engagement, and you’ll resonate with their desire for real, meaningful change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. So how can nonprofits use this powerful tool to build their movements, advance their causes, and raise money for their organizations? . 1) Sign up for Google for Nonprofits.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 31, 2018

Being a good storyteller will serve you well in your leadership role. "A A story with a business impact can be as short as one sentence. Whatever the case, it will have maximum impact if it includes the following core components," according to Choy: Structural : A story has a beginning, middle, and end.

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Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2024

We began this series with Part 1: Telling an Impactful Story through The 5 Building Blocks of a Digital Advocacy Campaign In this installment, we focus on how to foster authentic relationships with and amongst your audience—relationships that are critical to creating a human connection that fuels movements and drives change.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Nonprofit managers face increasing challenges when it comes to promoting causes, attracting donors, and engaging supporters. Instead of solely relying on the organization’s account to post messages, empower supporters to become advocates for the cause.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Individuals raising money for a cause they care about deeply want to surpass their donation goals and build enthusiasm for the mission. Once you hit your target, why not raise it another 25% for the cause you support? Tell a Powerful (and Personal) Story Humans are hardwired for narrative. Stories help us pay attention.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Cause Camp is just a couple of months away, and we want to introduce you to the unprecedented thought leaders who will be educating and inspiring you along the way. Without further ado, your Cause Camp 2019 speakers and the topics they’ll be presenting in March! Julia Campbell. Shanon Doolittle.

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