Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

For example, your conversion rate for social media donations would be the number of people who clicked on a post divided by the number of people who actually completed the action. But when you DO ask for a gift, make it incredibly easy to complete. If you can suggest an amount inside the post, people are more likely to take action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Two-thirds of donors who make gifts do no research before giving. In these posts, you can add a call-to-action button like “Donate” or “Shop” that leads directly to your site.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

How can we make storytellers feel safe and trust that their stories will be told with the utmost respect and in a way that they would want them to be told? Below we have outlined a few key strategies for ethical storytelling, along with some specific guidelines on the full video production process that you can consider. Key Points. ?

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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. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

But there’s no good reason to be discouraged because your actions right now will speak louder than any words or lamentations can. (My Actions do.”) You’ve probably read our excellent year-end tactical guidance on how to succeed at year-end fundraising , but if you haven’t, I recommend them. Ten Steps For Immediate Action.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Here’s what you’ll learn: How to set up and fully customize donation pages that convert Amplifying your reach with peer-to-peer fundraising Using dynamic features like matching gifts, goal thermometers, and leaderboards to fire up donors Crafting storytelling that inspires action and support Proven tips to boost donor engagement with personalized fundraising (..)

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A year later, they havent received an update on how their gift helped. Make donors the heroes of your storytelling. Donor friction too many steps, unclear calls to action, or outdated processescan quietly push donors away. If a donor has to click five times just to update their gift, thats too much work. Remove friction.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Storytelling Storytelling possesses an unparalleled power to ignite empathy, drive action, and foster connection – making it an indispensable tool for your GivingTuesday social media campaigns. An example of storytelling in a Raising Hope Dogs GivingTuesday social media fundraising campaign.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. Storytelling connects donors to your mission and introduces them to the people theyll help with their gifts. Use a clear and direct call to action so readers know how they can give.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. There are several ways to hone your storytelling craft. Here are four nonprofit storytelling strategies that will help you attract new supporters and keep them for years to come: Maintain the right tone of voice.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

They have the power to inspire, engage, and ignite action in ways that data and statistics alone cannot. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures. Create clear action steps and easy to navigate donation pages to ensure no donor gets lost in the process. Now imagine your ideal donors.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

Craft a Strong Fundraising Appeal Your fundraising appeal is the heart of your fundraising campaign pagea chance to connect with donors, demonstrate why your cause matters, and inspire action. Each tier directly connects a dollar amount to a tangible outcome that falls under Neil Squires mission, making every gift matter. With $90,819.17

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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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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. Platforms like Instagram and Facebook thrive on storytelling , so use them to highlight the impact of your work through testimonials, photos, and videos. This year-end, spice it up with a phone-a-thon.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

And I also prefer a new donor paradigm that doesn’t look at donors from top to bottom based simply on the size of their gift. Let’s look, instead, at the energy their gift represents. A new donor paradigm for nonprofits In Part 1 I suggested some different categories for gifts. If you want gifts, you must give them.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

You can choose to embed your donation form directly on your website or create a hosted donation page for even more customization and storytelling. Then, consider including a short mission statement or tagline that reminds donors why their gift matters. Plus, with CauseVox, its completely free to set up your page!

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Whole Whale

APRIL 1, 2025

Where to begin: Think about how you are converting attention into action. Consider where your supporters are spending the most time learning more about you – are you offering calls to action there that allow you to further build a relationship with them? A single “Donate Now” button wont cut it.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

RSVP now for TechSoup's fourth annual Digital Storytelling Screening and Awards Party on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Presenting the $400 Best Buy gift certificate for the community-choice award for best video is Toan Lam, founder of GoInspireGo. Follow the action on Twitter with the hashtag #TSDIGS.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 7, 2011

The answer is simple: create a microsite that allows you to focus on a particular topic, present specific calls to action and, with the help of social media, reach large numbers of people much more quickly than a traditional website. When done correctly, a microsite can be one of the most powerful storytelling tools available to fundraisers.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

An additional gift of up $3,500 (US) worth of Cisco products to help each winning org harness the power of human and technology networks to multiply their impact on the people and communities they serve. The medium educates, inspires, and moves people to action. So what do the winning nonprofits get for participating?

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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. The benefits of strength-based messaging Strength-based messaging encourages long-term and recurring giving, rather than a one-time gift to meet an immediate need.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

There’s still time for your organization to secure important year-end gifts—if you can capture people’s attention and motivate them to support your cause. The page includes several storytelling graphics. By using different visuals and storytelling devices, they have been able to leverage their content to reach many more people.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

Your case underpins all of your messaging and is a tool that can be actively used to engage different audiences and motivate action in support of your mission. It’s common knowledge today that storytelling is among the most effective ways to connect with an audience and deliver content in a way that’s catchy, resonant, and memorable.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 28, 2025

However, a single gift doesnt necessarily imply a deep-seated concern for the issues you aim to solve. Say you run an animal shelter and offer address labels as an incentive for someone to make a first gift. The benefits vary a discount to your local art museum, a branded T-shirt, a gift card.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Do you think a donor wants to be asked for a capital gift in April, a bequest gift in July, and an annual gift in November – all in the same calendar year? Asking hinges on which department gets credit for securing the gift. Asking depends on which campaign gets to include the gift towards reaching their monetary goal. .

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The answer lies in the power of storytelling. Pattern recognition: A storytelling superpower Our brains are wired to recognize patterns. Amplify impact through storytelling Storytelling in fundraising isn’t just about what you tell; it’s about how you tell it. The power of stories Why stories?

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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

Even though monthly donors generally give smaller amounts on a per gift basis, they are over five times more valuable to your nonprofit than one-time donors and are more likely to take additional actions for your nonprofit on top of their monthly gift. Emphasize the Impact of Boosting Your Gift Size.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 3, 2025

While acquisition is critical, without retention those donors never become monthly, annual, planned or major gift donors. Explain what still needs to be done, how you will use their gift, and the consequences of not giving. Consider tips like these when crafting your story : Prioritize ethical storytelling. Another benefit?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

Mastering the art of storytelling: Connecting heart to cause Let’s talk about storytelling —it’s more than a buzzword. Compelling storytelling does just that by transporting your supporters into the lives affected by their donations. Bloomerang simplifies the process of securing legacy gifts.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 21, 2025

In this guide, well explore five actionable strategies to boost donor engagement while staying within your budget. How Flipcause Helps : Built-in Reporting Tools : Use Flipcauses analytics to share data-backed updates with your supporters, showing how their gifts are being utilized.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

What if they could serve as a launching pad for developing major gifts that significantly impact your organization’s long-term success? By strategically planning and executing your events, you can turn them into powerful tools for major gift development. Have a “VIP” Check in for major gift prospects and sponsors.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

We know from Penelope Burk’s research that donors want to know 1) how their money was used and 2) what impact it had after making a gift. Well, it’s easy to tell donors what impact their gift will have before they even make a gift. What action(s) does this value inspire? What inspired their gift? The Giving Story.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 8, 2024

By tapping into the power of storytelling, you can connect with your audience emotionally, thereby motivating action and support. We’ll provide five tips on how you can utilize storytelling to level up your nonprofit’s marketing materials and make a lasting impression. Conclude with a call to action. Let’s jump in.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2025

Or when youve spent hours crafting a donor-centered appeal only to find your CEO fixed it by taking the donor out of the story and replacing all the immersive storytelling with a litany of your organizations accomplishments. [Pro tip: youre not your target audience.] Weve got a barren wasteland of sad office snacks. I got your back!

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Because crowdfunding offers inclusive and accessible ways to get involved, it also opens the door for you to receive more gifts from existing and new donors! Instead of every CTA being generalized to go to your page and get involved, target each segment with context and a specific call to action like “Give $10 now.”. Share the impact.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

In this blog, you’ll learn about: Annual Giving, Donor Retention, Major & Legacy Gifts, Online Fundraising, Boards & Leadership, Content Marketing, Social Engagement , Strategy & Management, and Culture & Values. It’s the specific change you’re asking the donor to help make with their gift. Clairification .

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