Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2021

5) [eBook] Successful Virtual Fundraising Events: Inspiring Stories from Nonprofits. 6) [eBook] Compelling Storytelling for Virtual Fundraisers. You know you need a powerful story to share with your donors and supporters. One that will grab their attention, pull at their heartstrings and motivate them to give.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. You’ve probably heard this already – that storytelling is important. What do we mean by storytelling? And how do you tell a good story?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion in Nonprofit Storytelling. Few things connect people together better than stories, which is why it’s important that your nonprofit showcases as many diverse and inclusive stories as possible. . And how do you share stories in a way that honors the people featured in them?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

My colleague, Julia Campbell, has just published a book, “ Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits ” and was kind enough to share an advanced copy. In a digital age where there is so much online available online and attention is your supporter’s most precious resource, are you saving or seizing it?

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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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

In the nonprofit world, we often walk a delicate tightrope when it comes to the stories we tell. However, raising money isn’t as simple as telling difficult nonprofit stories every single day. In fact, telling too many heavy stories too often has the potential to alienate or fatigue the audience you’re hoping to inspire. .

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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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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. Eileen Smith of Spokesmith, on empathy: “A great way to demonstrate you have values in common is through storytelling. If you don’t have your own story — retell someone else’s. Go deeper — use empathy.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. In fact, our brains are hardwired to respond to stories. This means the story you share about your mission-driven work can motivate everyone—from your potential and existing donors to your staff and board members. It’s human.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 4, 2011

In an increasingly image-driven world, it is necessary for nonprofit organizations to capitalize on the undeniable power of visual storytelling to support their mission. The visual story of the Bhopal Medical Appeal was subsequently awarded a Getty Grant for Good in 2011 after winning the 2011 Focus for Humanity NGO Assignment Fellowship.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to nonprofit storytelling, in which you’ll explore the following points: The Importance of Storytelling for Nonprofits. How To Identify and Build Your Nonprofit’s Story in 5 Steps. Map out the basic arc of your story.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Join us and learn the four key elements of community storytelling: Inclusion, Attention, Reputation & Validation, and Action. Asking donors to share their donor stories and including all donors’ perspectives, regardless of the donation amount, can create a stronger and more resilient community around the organization.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 19, 2015

In a word, storytelling , relating a message to supporters that is both engaging and leads them to take action. Successful non-profits, therefore, know how important storytelling is to their ultimate mission, and they utilize the digital tools that help them achieve this goal. Powerpoint is, well, powerful when used correctly.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

However, success stories exist! In fact, UJA Federation of New York was recently featured as an important success story, with a recently released report detailing the results of ten years’ of investing in volunteer engagement infrastructure, training, and coaching. New stories to tell. It’s up to us.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Join us and learn the four key elements of community storytelling: Inclusion, Attention, Reputation & Validation, and Action. Asking donors to share their donor stories and including all donors’ perspectives, regardless of the donation amount, can create a stronger and more resilient community around the organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. That said, the number of businesses fighting for their attention in their inboxes and on their news feeds may have left them feeling a bit fatigued. Not to worry.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In today’s world, sharing stories with video is absolutely essential. For nonprofits with marketing budgets that can’t rival those of commercial brands, it’s more crucial than ever to optimize your time and energy by generating content that works with these algorithms and grabs attention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Once you’ve got their attention, people will want to get in touch, to find more information about becoming a member. Social media is the perfect place to talk about their experiences and share their stories. 6) Use video and live streaming for storytelling. 2) Make it easy for people to contact your association on social media.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, stories are more than just words on a page or images on a screen; they are the beating heart of your mission. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures. One of the primary ways we do this is through story. Now imagine your ideal donors. Who are they?

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

Increasingly, organizations of all sizes have access to digital tools that provide data, but data storytelling—making facts relatable and actionable—takes additional effort to transform data into tangible stories. Develop a strategy for data storytelling. Design your data storytelling products. Know your audience.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Why Tell Stories in December. There are so many reasons why your non-profit should tell stories. Stories help you explain your theory of change in a clear, tangible way. The Future Story.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 7, 2011

So as fundraisers, how can we tell the real story – expose the true heart of an organization – when our messaging is only one part of a huge multi-dimensional website? When done correctly, a microsite can be one of the most powerful storytelling tools available to fundraisers. Through the stories of four young victims, the A.C.T.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

This is where the art and science of effective storytelling comes in. 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). Packing all of your organization’s efforts into a thoughtful, easy-to-digest story can be remarkably challenging.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Your organization’s story. Storytelling is a huge part of convincing potential supporters to donate to your cause. Photographs and infographics that speak volumes without text tell your nonprofit’s story for you. A picture is more likely to catch a user’s attention as they scroll through a feed or your website.

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NTEN

JUNE 11, 2014

Alexandra will address how we tell stories with data, sharing a roadmap for your organization to create a data plan, understanding staff support, and share stories of your work. Infographics have certainly risen in popularity the last few years as a way to help use data in our storytelling.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

25% YELLOW: Emotional Storytelling Emotional appeals were crucial for tapping donor heartstrings. By sharing genuine, personal stories, nonprofits could connect more deeply with their audiences, encouraging more substantial and sustained giving. You can explore their gift catalog and specific stories here​. The good news?

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Growing up in the 1960''s sometimes my parents would say to me, "now, don''t tell stories," heading off what they anticipated might be an untruthful account of events. That negative stigma of storytelling stayed with me for quite some time. Today, as an adult, I now know the immense power of storytelling. Stories inspire.

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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? Storytelling. One of the hottest buzzwords in nonprofit communications right now is storytelling. Call to action : What should people do once they’ve heard your story?

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Notice how subconsciously your attention was just hooked? 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. Once upon a time….

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

Given the attention that Data gets from the media, influencers, and the hill, we believe that every communications department is obligated to look closer at their data and how they are using it - and should be tapping into it to get work done towards your organizations goals. Focus the Story We touched on this principle above.

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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. Eileen Smith of Spokesmith, on empathy: “A great way to demonstrate you have values in common is through storytelling. If you don’t have your own story — retell someone else’s. Go deeper — use empathy.

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

So many things are competing for your supporters’ (and potential supporters’) attention, from the latest meme to their endless email queue—how can you capture their interest amidst all that noise? The answer: tell an engaging story. So those are very four key elements to telling a compelling story that really can get people to act.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Evening meals sometimes went on for hours as we continued our storytelling. We are surrounded by stories: our own story, the stories of our families and friends, and the stories of the work we do every day. These stories simply exist in our minds until we add language and share them with others.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

During the chat, @GivingTues will start with welcomes, and then lead a discussion about storytelling best practices. MyGivingStory, in its second year, is a nationwide campaign and social media storytelling contest to inspire public discussion about the reasons people give. Telling Stories with a Purpose – Rockefeller Foundation.

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