Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

This blog post will help provide some quick tips and techniques for helping your mission get more attention in less time. What story will you tell? This is because story is one of the most effective forms of communication available; it’s a concrete way to demonstrate your mission and create real connection with the audience.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether the use of stories or data will create a more compelling year-end appeal: Dear Charity Clairity, Should nonprofits appeal to reason or emotion in their appeals? Stories trigger emotion That’s because the human brain is wired for stories , not facts.

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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? Incorporate authentic and personal stories. Annual reports. Volunteers.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When it comes to fundraising, innovation and creativity are key to capturing the attention and support of your community. Share compelling stories and visuals that showcase the impact of their contributions. This can result in valuable coverage that brings more attention to your cause. So why wait?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. Here’s why storytelling is so vital: 1) Creating an Emotional Connection: Stories have the power to evoke emotions and connect with audiences on a personal level.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

How to Remain visible in a Sea of Noble Causes. Remain economically viable in a sea of noble causes? You want to draw attention to the great work you’re doing (since it’s such a key part of remaining socially and economically sustainable). The post Social Sustainability: Why You Need to Tell Your Story (and how to do it).

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Tell Your Story The thing that makes donors give isn’t how flashy your video is or how clever your emails are, it’s the story you tell. GivingTuesday is a chance to tell the story of the work you’re doing and the impact it makes. Make that story the center of every message you send. You’ve got this.

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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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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

You can collect fantastic, compelling stories, but if no one hears or sees them, they fall flat. You can manage 10 social media accounts, but if you are not telling great stories and cutting through the online clutter, your audience will not engage. The key is using stories to get people’s attention on social media channels.

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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

MAY 2, 2023

Phone Calling legislators can be a very effective way of bringing their attention to an issue or cause, and flooding phone lines with thousands of concerned constituent calls means you become essentially impossible to ignore. Visual and auditory elements make a story stronger by engaging the senses.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Organizing a peer-to-peer fundraiser (P2P) for your cause? Participants fundraise on your behalf, leveraging their personal networks to support your cause. Each module is designed to enhance your storytelling and capture your audience’s attention, so you can keep them engaged without extra tech stress.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 15, 2021

First Cause Camp Fall speaker revealed! Encouraging a long-term approach built around the donor’s gift-making journey, she shared this wisdom: “Pay attention to when you’re targeted by for-profit brands. As an example, Dana shared the story of one charity she worked with that had an issue with this. We’re the same!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Pay close attention to this because it is likely that you will lose your audience’s attention at the same moments. At the beginning of your presentation, it’s wonderful to tell your own story that relates to the organization’s cause or mission. If you don’t have your own story — retell someone else’s.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By sharing genuine, personal stories, nonprofits could connect more deeply with their audiences, encouraging more substantial and sustained giving. Success Factors: Celebrity Advocacy: Leveraging celebrity power attracts attention and builds trust with potential donors. You can explore their gift catalog and specific stories here​.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

And how do organizations find the right prospects and make compelling cases for gifts … using outcome data to tell a better story. If you mail a beautiful package via direct mail to someone who only wants to be communicated with via email, have you helped your cause or wasted your money? The other half is understanding the donor.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

Giving comes more easily when the cause is close to home. Not to mention, this approach allows for a much larger pool of bidders to drive up bids and raise more for your cause. It’s important to find creative ways to capture their attention mid-scroll. It pays to pay attention. Personal training sessions. Custom artwork.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2015

The book shares how and why our mind pays attention to some events, ideas, or people and not others. Parr uses the metaphor of building a fire to describe how capturing attention works. There are three stages starting with ignition, what captures immediate attention.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Cause Camp 2020 is officially in the books! Our team owes a big ‘thank you’ to our Cause Camp host, Julia Campbell , who gracefully led us through both days of programming. Here is a recap of Cause Camp 2020. . An attendee said, “Cause Camp has rejuvenated my spirit and hope! She remarked, “We are resilient.

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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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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2024

This monotonous narrative is causing fundraisers to be uninspired (a little dejected, even) which is not serving our programs. This year, we felt it was important for us to start a conversation with fundraisers—especially annual giving professionals—about how we tell our annual giving story to stakeholders, and in particular to our bosses.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Ask: How to Ask for Support for Your Nonprofit Cause, Creative Project, or Business Venture by Laura Fredricks. Help donors find and give to your cause online Fifty-five percent of people who interact with a nonprofit on social media take action, and of this group, 59% consider donating money as a result. From So What?

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 19, 2015

It’s a sad truth, but donors are less interested in hearing about a non-profit’s programs or cause: they want to know whether their support, whether monetary or in the form of time and talent, is making a serious difference. Here are some online tools that can help you define, craft and manage your storytelling initiatives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Pay close attention to this because it is likely that you will lose your audience’s attention at the same moments. At the beginning of your presentation, it’s wonderful to tell your own story that relates to the organization’s cause or mission. If you don’t have your own story — retell someone else’s.

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Candid

AUGUST 21, 2024

Many have pointed to social media as the cause of our shorter attention spans, although movie and television shots have also become shorter. Most recently, we started a longer experiment on Instagram Stories in microlearning. As of 2024, polls get the most attention on LinkedIn over all other post types.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

And in order to tell stories effectively you need to understand who your audience is. Segmentation through demographics like age, location and interests are also helpful ways to understand your donors and create stories that will resonate with the different types of target audiences. or “What would you want the world to know?”

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These donors tend to give more consistently and show a deeper connection to your cause. These donors are typically highly invested in your cause, seeking impact but not always ready for the significant financial commitment of major gifts. Let’s explore how you can implement these tools to make your donors feel more appreciated.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The word “gala” conjures images of glittering ballrooms, elegant attendees, and a night dedicated to supporting a worthy cause. Guests need to have time to enjoy their meal before you begin your program so they can give their full attention to the program. Live music, or interactive entertainment can add a memorable touch.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 26, 2021

As passionate as we all are about our causes and their corresponding missions, from the inside looking out, sometimes we lose sight of the actual goal of our communications. Create an emotional connection with your target audience to bring them closer to your cause. Motivate people to donate. So, what’s the secret sauce?

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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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

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. Storytelling is a skill.

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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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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Golfers inherently have some pocket money to spend, especially for a great cause. You’ll want to attract the attention of both potential participants as well as attendees who will come to socialize and support the cause. A little investment upfront in merch can pay dividends down the line in awareness for you and your cause.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Both large and small nonprofits earned top honors this week for their attention-getting taglines, demonstrating again that an organization of any size can craft a powerful, pithy motto to build awareness and connect with its key audiences. Civic Benefit: Holding Power Accountable — Common Cause. The Cleveland Foundation. Open minds.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

Hosting a gala is a fantastic way to raise funds for your cause, but it’s the entertainment that truly makes it memorable. These events create a sense of community by bringing people together around a shared cause to support, often inspiring your attendees to give generously. Donor engagement.

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EveryAction

MARCH 29, 2023

From our friends at Media Cause If you are an organization that does advocacy—particularly if you’re wondering how to grow your supporter base and build more people power to achieve your purpose—then this is the blog for you. These would be timely rapid response moments in the news with heightened public attention.

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