sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

No matter the details of your story, you can leverage that sense of empathy to solicit a response from your audience. In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. There are several ways to hone your storytelling craft. Seek inspiration from real storytellers.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

You’ve certainly seen pieces praising the benefits of digital marketing and lamenting the shortcomings of direct mail (or vice versa). That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. 7 Tips for Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits Using Digital Marketing. Top Nonprofit Storytelling Examples to Inspire You.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Submitted by Chad Norman, publisher of I dig webby things.and I bet you do too So much of social media and relationship marketing revolves around storytelling, and this is especially true for nonprofits. These artists are all great examples of how media can be used for social change - as a vehicle for storytelling.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Storytelling as a technique has been getting a lot of buzz in the nonprofit world. After all, effective visual storytelling relies on the medium matching the message. Audience: Always, always remember who your story is for. By Rebecca Hume, Senior Designer, Big Duck. Let me tell you a story. No, better. Let me show you one.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2009

Now to dig into this topic because it combines a couple of interest - storytelling with social media and working in a networked way. Lina offers a concise definition of Transmedia Storytelling , a concept and term coined by Henry Jenkins.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Similarly, working with businesses for your end-of-year giving campaign can open doors to new audiences and resources. An online peer-to-peer fundraiser gives you the benefit of fundraising 24/7 so you can reach all your current and potential donors. Here are our tips on promoting your matching gift to your audience.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

This is especially effective when trying to convince an audience why the mission of your organization is an important one. Stories are a form of communication that really shows an audience why something matters by giving an issue a context, a face, and a name. . All people involved in your organization benefit in one way or another. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

Be more strategic : one major benefit of a social media calendar is that it allows you to think more strategically about your posts. You can set up the posting times by looking at your analytics to see which are the best times to reach your audience. 5) Pick the right tools. It’s a great balance between being proactive and reactive.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

We’ve all been there: staring at a blank screen, desperately trying to create captivating social media fundraising content that resonates with our audience, while keeping up with the latest algorithms and trends. The Importance of Storytelling It’s no secret that a great story can generate movers and shakers.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising. You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. Our audience is no longer taking our word for it. They see it and make the connections for themselves.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Customized for small nonprofits on a limited budget, the Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits webinar highlights current trends in using social media for fundraising, advocacy, and storytelling. If yes, set up your new Fan Subscription service (add your banking info, set your supporter benefits, and set your monthly donation amount).

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

When you connect your platforms, you gain a holistic view of your audience. Hannah is an experienced content specialist at Classy.org with a demonstrated history of storytelling, market research, and data analysis within the fundraising technology space. Monitor the health of data syncing to your instance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

After all, strong storytelling can help build meaningful connections with your audience and even move them to rally around your cause. Giving Tuesday is your chance to shine in front of donor audiences you may not typically engage. Remember, authentic storytelling goes a long way with donors.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

But by combining technology with storytelling, the organization can draw a clear line to the people their donors are helping. Interactive and immersive experiences are another growing way to utilize technology in storytelling. Your Audience Comes First, Then Your Tech It’s not so much about the technology you use as how you use it.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Pair food drives with storytelling sessions where students learn about local hunger challenges. These initiatives also have the added benefit of reaching wider audiences. Its also worth noting that these events should be fun and accessible. Keep the activities manageable within their schedules.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. . Ask a volunteer to share a personal story from their time serving the organization, or ask one of your clients to share an example of how your organization has benefitted them. Communicate with your audience by showing engaging photos of your work or a testimonial.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2012

The 2012 Digital Storytelling Challenge was a great success, with more than 250 total submissions from social benefit organizations in 24 countries! Audience Choice Awards. Most Creative Storytelling: Oxfam. We were impressed with the quality of the photo slideshows and videos, and all the hard work that went into them.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

Note from Beth: Digital storytelling is key to fundraising success, but using a storytelling lens in your organization can have further benefit of busting organizational silos. Fortunately, storytelling busts silos. To be fair, silos do exist for a reason, and do have their benefits. Flickr Photo by Rex Hammock.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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Achieve

MARCH 3, 2025

Just like other key campaign audiences , they need to be nurtured and engaged. Even gatekeepers with years of experience can benefit from practice. Storytelling is a powerful way to connect gatekeepers emotionally to the campaign. These gatekeepers play a pivotal role by making introductions and advocating for your cause.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

However, when approached with creativity and strategic thinking, it can serve as a powerful instrument for storytelling, showcasing impact, and inspiring donors and supporters to take action. Storytelling techniques Craft these stories with care, using narrative techniques that engage the emotions of your readers.

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

That's what the Digital Storytelling Challenge seeks to accomplish every year. At the 2013 Digital Storytelling Awards Gala on May 28, the community's successes were clear. This year, we received more than 135 total submissions from social benefit organizations from far and wide! " Audience Choice Awards.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

He is one of the best teachers to learn howto use brand storytelling and social media to build your organization’s reputation, donor community, and social impact. He is offering a seminar (visit www.WeFirst13.com com for details).

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

So, has our living laboratory brought us all onboard with the benefits of the virtual office? Camera shy people learned that video is your best friend when you need to deliver an important message to a remote audience. Stuart Meyer is currently Founder and Chief Storyteller, Social Frequency Media. What are the lessons learned?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Storytelling is an invaluable tool for non-profits. Telling great stories helps your non-profit get its message out into the world, connect with new audiences and motivate people to take action like making a donation. What is storytelling? I want to take a minute to differentiate story from storytelling. Think about this.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 17, 2013

This is no surprise as experts in the industry are constantly abuzz about the benefits of Big Data on marketers and any business trying to get deeper insights about their consumers. With this virtual omnipresence, companies can quickly respond to a customer complaint, suggest a purchase, or promote their product to their audiences.

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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. Share the story of a person who’d benefited, and suddenly we’re seeing change,” she said.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. Yes, it’s 2018 and we are still talking about the power and benefits of storytelling. 15 Minute Storytelling Workouts. 30 Minute Storytelling Workouts.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A CTA is a short statement that urges audience members to take a certain action. Once you determine these key conversion actions, write copy that drives your audience to take the next step. Make the intended next action crystal-clear to your audience so they follow through. Thats where calls to action (CTAs) come in.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2014

Instagram has a couple of marketing benefits. It’s a great branding tool because it can engage audiences, creative instimacy, and appeals to the emotions. It is superb for visual storytelling about your organization, its stakeholders, and results. How To Convert Instagram Audience To Supporters (2014).

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. Ethical storytelling for nonprofits produces stories that not only help nonprofits share their work and inspire donors but also honor the dignity of those the story is about. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? Stories are powerful.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

Their hesitancy may come from not knowing what crowdsourcing means or how it works: so show them examples, but also show how the project you are working on could benefit from crowdsourcing and how the elements of crowdsourcing align with your project goals. Value : These emerge from the Strategy choices and Benefits.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

One way to differentiate your organization and drive greater giving is through the power of storytelling. Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. Emotional storytelling is more effective in fundraising than facts and figures alone.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Does your nonprofit have a plan for storytelling this year ? The truth is that nonprofits are still not using storytelling as strategically as they could be. In other words, storytelling is an ad-hoc activity that happens on the side. In other words, storytelling is an ad-hoc activity that happens on the side.

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TechCrunch

JULY 22, 2021

Caryn Marooney, Silicon Valley communications professional turned venture capitalist, spoke extensively on storytelling at TechCrunch Early Stage: Marketing and Fundraising. A video of her presentation is also embedded below and contains 20 minutes of Q&A where she answers audience questions and covers a lot of ground. Inevitable.

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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. Understand your audience. Let’s jump in.

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