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StoryBrand Framework There are two major ways you can think about crafting stories, and you can test this through donor research and data analytics to see which is more successful for you. In fact, 33% of donors say clear visuals like charts and images would increase their likelihood to donate.
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People can’t always easily see the “Why” of data, no matter how great a chart looks or how cool an interactive is, and people also process information in different ways -- especially when it’s as complex as most health policy info.
People can’t always easily see the “Why” of data, no matter how great a chart looks or how cool an interactive is, and people also process information in different ways -- especially when it’s as complex as most health policy info.
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