Achieve

MARCH 19, 2015

As a nonprofit professional, unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you know that storytelling – sharing the real stories of real people whose lives were enriched by your help – is the best way to reach potential donors. More and more, causes are using stories in their solicitations. So why do they sometimes not work?

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Bloomerang

MAY 18, 2021

In other words, there is no real “method to the madness” but just a “hope for the best attitude.” Madison Gonzalez is a National Public Speaker, Storyteller of the Year Award-Winner, Best-Selling Author of Dear Mirror, Events Manager, and Published Poet. She is also the Advancement Director at Morning Light, Inc.,

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Tableau

JUNE 15, 2021

Keep reading for a conversation with Teljo on how CIOs can use data storytelling to communicate insights that resonate and inspire action. . This mindset used to be reserved for startups, but I think most businesses recognize they need a little of this attitude. CIOs can gain great traction with data storytelling.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

By simply removing everthing except the changing data, your data will suddenly reveal the compelling story you are looking to spread - whether you are revealing conditions that are worsening, attitudes that are changes, or the improvements you organization is making.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2010

Wild Apricot Blog : Make Your Own Infographic – "Infographics are to data what storytelling is to an annual report: a more engaging way to help bring attention and understanding to your nonprofit’s cause. Users may vote the crowdsourced ideas up or down.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 29, 2010

. • In her post, Nonprofit blogs: why this one works , Lisbeth of Nonprofit Execs on the Edge points to 2 keys to a juicy blog: a focus on storytelling and blog posts that aren't staff-generated. Nonprofit 2.0 Nonprofit 2.0

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

When the inevitable happens and you have to adjust your plan, try to learn something from the experience, have a good attitude, and move on. Not every tour stop will be stellar, you may get lost, you could run out of gas, your message might not play as well as you'd hoped for every audience. Over to You.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Tell your board members how storytelling can help make fundraising easier. . That’s why you should show them how to fundraise through storytelling. Here are three ways that board members can use storytelling to carry out their fundraising duties : Tell their personal story. Understandably, this might scare them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2011

With social media as with communications strategies, the data points are those that will help measure: awareness, attitudes, actions, or behavior change. It is best to concentrate on the one or two data points that will help guide improvements and demonstrate results.

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Tableau

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Diversity in Data - Highlight the inventions of African Americans in the United States Viz for Vets - Tell a story of the African American experience during World War II through Survey 32 data, administered by the Army to look at the attitudes of African American and white soldiers during the war.

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Tableau

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Diversity in Data - Highlight the inventions of African Americans in the United States Viz for Vets - Tell a story of the African American experience during World War II through Survey 32 data, administered by the Army to look at the attitudes of African American and white soldiers during the war.

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Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

With elections happening around the world in 2024 and changing attitudes toward institutions, democracy, and foundational principles, mission-driven organizations should prepare for the possibility of fundamental shifts in their relationships with constituents. Focus on trust We live in fractious times.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your followers. Thank You Post This is at the top of our list because it is extremely important for nonprofit organizations to have an attitude of gratitude. Here are easy-to-implement content ideas to help fill out your social media calendar. You can do the same for your donors as well.

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Achieve

MAY 1, 2016

Research tells us that the attitude towards giving, serving and using one’s talents to help others is a noble and desired idea. It comes down to whether your organization wants to play into the impulse of an individual wanting to do good, or if it wants to focus on the individual’s need to express their attitude towards an issue.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 9, 2021

Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. That's a choice you face every single day in terms of your attitude and commitment. And, football coach Bill Courtney tells many compelling stories in his book, Against The Grain. Courtney coached the Manassas High School football team in Memphis, TN.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

But some people, through circumstances or attitudes, are not motivated to expand beyond their present way of thinking. Some People Do Not Want To Grow Growth mindset philosophy is grounded in a fundamental belief that everyone has capacity to develop and grow. Some will come around when they see their peers striving.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 11, 2014

Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. That''s a choice you face every single day in terms of your attitude and commitment. And, football coach Bill Courtney tells many compelling stories in his new book, Against The Grain. Courtney coached the Manassas High School football team in Memphis, TN.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Our strategic communications team develops content strategies, storytelling strategies, and press outreach to ensure clients are communicating with impact. Branding: The storytelling of strategic communications continues through branding. Team members also bring a passion for the mission.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Use a you-attitude throughout the document. A you-attitude is all about presenting accomplishments as your donors’ rather than your organization’s. Venngage , which is a visual storytelling design tool. You may consider sending a single page of infographics rather than a full report to these donors.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2017

We often hear about the doing good movement in the context of millennials , and oftentimes Gen Z’ers, two generations that have demonstrated substantial shifts in attitude surrounding the belief in their own power to create positive change in the world. Tips to Apply this for Your End-of-Year and 2018 Strategy : 1.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

Who are the messengers and storytellers that can most effectively deliver these messages and move this narrative? Narratives are profoundly shaped by social media and can be a marker for tracking changes in attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2014

Digital marketing, nonprofit strategy, & storytelling. The Three Attitudes of Sustainable Fundraising. Here are three attitudes that these new fundraisers will adopt to thrive: 1. By npEXPERT Marc Koening. Marc digs telling better stories, creating art and changing people. The answer might surprise you. Not happening.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 26, 2014

It’s part attitude on their part, and part training and onboarding on (y)ours. Interactive beth kanter Claire Axelrad donor retention fundraising ideas fundraising tips John Haydon Katherine Lindstedt Nonprofit Storytelling Social Media for Nonprofits Steven Shattuck Vanessa Chase' Internships. See you in the caravan?

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Both of these barriers are easily overcome, not with dollars or equipment, but with a change in attitude. Tags: storytelling Unusual Projects and Influences usercontent. Could your institution make the change? And you might want to check out my 3six5 post about waking up in the woods on Feb 22.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2015

Typically, these strategies fell into one of these categories: Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Social Media, Marketing, Technology, Big Data, Storytelling, Professional Development, and Nonprofit News. 6: The Storytelling Nonprofit. Vanessa Chase is a storytelling master. 10: Techsoup . 5: Hands on Fundraising.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

Tell stories One of the best ways to engage supporters is to use effective storytelling strategies. Remember that recurring gifts shouldn’t encourage a “set it and forget it” attitude. Tips for a successful online fundraiser Use these tips to create engaging campaigns and streamline supporter contributions.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

These documents are also essential in shifting an entire organizations attitude about fundraising. Video Marketing In todays digital world, nonprofits should consider investing in video and visual storytelling as a key fundraising tool. Lets face it, fundraising is oftentimes reactionary.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

There were also the people whose idea of forecasting the future and budgeting was basically storytelling and conjuring. They often project, and even push, their attitude onto others. These were the people who call problems “opportunities.” These folks use positivity as a copy mechanism and a shield.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 23, 2015

Advanced Level Storytelling: How to Combine Your People Stories and Your Money Story. have heard about the importance of storytelling. They’ll also share important tips on the organizational changes and attitudes that are necessary to really make the most of an analytics program. Lori Jacobwith.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 14, 2007

When everyone in an organization is led by the same story, the organization's content output reflects that story and a mythic central storyteller. Based in fact, created in the imagination" sounds lovely, but it also implies exaggeration, selective storytelling, and other risks museums are not often willing to take overtly.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 19, 2016

A person’s feelings, attitudes, and personality are conveyed much better in video. All of these videos had a hook, a hold, and a payoff – three elements that are essential to successful storytelling : The Hook – A person doing good for others. Can they do it? The Payoff – Donate, share, and help cure ALS.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

Opportunities: Are there emerging trends, changes in social attitudes, new funding sources, or potential partnerships that your nonprofit could benefit from? Based on these factors, select from marketing strategies like emotional storytelling, email marketing campaigns, content marketing, influencer marketing, and more.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

Tell stories One of the best ways to engage supporters is to use effective storytelling strategies. Remember that recurring gifts shouldn’t encourage a “set it and forget it” attitude. Tips for a successful online fundraising campaign Use these tips to create engaging campaigns and streamline supporter contributions.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Betty is the oldest national park ranger in America at 94, but more importantly, Betty is an activist, a truth-seeker, and a storyteller. Betty Reid Soskin is a nationally-renowned park ranger in Richmond, CA, and I am completely blown away by what I've learned from her in the short few weeks since I first heard her name.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

I like that attitude and the way you framed it. Storytelling is just so important to me. So I think, you know, you can mitigate things in the future, but really also being present and kind of doing the best with what you have at the moment is probably the best way to navigate through that. Ephraim: Excellent. That was fantastic.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 18, 2008

I can talk to an artist about her digital storytelling piece while watching two engineers experiment with a sensor-rich dance floor. Why not apply the same attitude to our own staff? The fact that Second Life is a social environment means that individual designers are no longer siloed in their own private software packages.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2021

In January 2021, Prince Edward Island-based ScreenScape Networks was acquired by Spectrio for an undisclosed fee, then Halifax-based storytelling platform Wattpad was acquired by Naver in a deal worth $600 million. Second, a welcoming attitude toward immigration helps. billion in cash.

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