The Next Web

APRIL 3, 2014

Transforming your passionate customers into your company’s marketing team might sound crazy, but just might work — especially when those customers happen to be students with a captive campus audience. This story continues at The Next Web. After all, a 2013 study found 79.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 9, 2014

The competition for audience connections is fierce — and that’s an understatement. Banner blindness — the fact that people ignore anything that looks like an ad — is the new norm, and forward-thinking companies are coming up with increasingly creative ways to captivate and engage their web visitors. It’s tough to keep up.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2014

Tell a Clear Story. " This means the images, text, and layout should all tell a clear and consistent story: what your organization does, why it matters, and how people can engage more deeply with your organization. Understand Your Audience. Be very clear about what's in it for your audience.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2024

Imagine the impact your nonprofit could achieve if your stories captivated more hearts and inspired more actions. By following these steps, you can craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience, drive engagement, and amplify your mission. Get Started Today!

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 15, 2012

Decades later, I continue to share this story with any employee I also believe in but who needs to do something differently to be better at his job. Paul Smith , author of the new book, Lead With A Story , is a true believer in telling stories. A compelling story is a close second.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Interesting and informative content can truly set your fundraiser apart from the rest, and the right photos can help tell your story in a unique way. Donors love seeing multiple images, so be sure to include additional photos within your fundraiser story. 4) Write a captivating fundraiser story. Keep Help Alive!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

It’s important to determine goals and objectives , understand your audience , and develop a coherent message as first steps because having these pieces in place will help you identify the best medium or communication channel for each nonprofit message. . It helps solidify your nonprofit brand and build rapport with your audience.

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Looking for an innovative and compelling way to tell your organization's story? Enter the Challenge by creating a story, and be in the running to win fabulous prizes including: a flip video camera, adobe software, mp3 players and more! My friends at TechSoup asked me to pass along info about their upcoming digital storytelling event.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The top nonprofit websites capture audience interest at all stages of the donor funnel or journey. Lets take a closer look at ways to captivate your audience, encourage involvement, and grow your organizations current and prospective donor pool! Follow the full instructions in Googles guide to the process.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

To stand out in the fundraising world, you need to find engaging gala entertainment ideas to captivate your audience and motivate them to continue their relationship with your nonprofit. A gala event provides your organization a way to showcase the work you do to different audiences and can even attract media attention.

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NetWits

JULY 11, 2012

Schools have a unique opportunity to build their Facebook following and stay connected with alumni due to the captive audience and deep relationships that are built with students, families and faculty. Past students sharing their stories. It’s the place to be for most nonprofits. Especially those in the education sector.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Captivating blog content is a prime opportunity to engage supporters and get them more invested in your cause. In this post, we’ll highlight nine captivating content ideas for your nonprofit’s blog. If your nonprofit has an environmental focus, nature photos can also be captivating. Think again!

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A captivating fundraising site and donation page make all the difference, but not every nonprofit has the resources or technical know-how to create an eye-catching digital home. Your stories are your strength, and with the intuitive design editor, you can creatively weave compelling narratives that resonate with your audience.

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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? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2013

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge is back and there are some great prizes in store for organizations with the most creative, compelling, and entertaining stories. However, before we can talk about prizes or even sending submissions, we need to cover how to create those digital stories.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

Start by identifying your audience and their needs. Based on your audience, you can set SMART objectives ; then you’re ready to start designing your learning materials. The power of storytelling lies in its ability to resonate with audiences on an emotional level, which can make learning materials more impactful.

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Bloomerang

MAY 11, 2021

Each day my grandchildren were captivated more by Simone’s spirit, care and challenges to their thought process. Those of you who have watched Simone mesmerize a large audience should see her work with a small crowd of energetic and knowledge seeking children. The pictures below reveal even more of this wonderful story.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Entire civilizations have been built off of, held together by and divided by stories. ” Stories have the power to bring together and to push apart –to distinguish and to extinguish. Stories are also integral parts to any nonprofit organizations and particularly when it comes to fundraising. They were extremely captivating.

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M+R

JULY 6, 2023

Maybe you (or your audiences) are still waiting on an invitation to Bluesky. Here’s what we like about Threads: Easy, captive audience. If you have an Instagram presence, you can quickly build your Threads audience based on your IG following. Threads has a built-in audience and simple integration with Instagram.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 12, 2023

Project Access Northwest, a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to enhancing access to specialty health care for low-income and uninsured patients, found a powerful solution to engage their audience: Video Storytelling.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. Are you telling a personal story, creating a fundraising pitch, inspiring others to care about a cause , or teaching potential customers about your business? How Can I Captivate? Who Am I Talking To?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 23, 2021

When you add these additional selection criteria to the list, you’re narrowing the universe to those who will hopefully be a perfect match to your target audience profile. C = Captivate your audience. Does it include a story of your mission in action that really tugs on someone’s heartstrings? You want it to stand out.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 10, 2011

We all know that length is important; online audiences demand brief messaging, and the importance of story telling cannot be emphasized enough, a good story is necessary. Rhythm signals the story's meaning and the character's intentions at an immediate, physically recognizable level.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Building and maintaining an audience or patron base, essential for arts and culture nonprofits , requires continuous and resource-intensive marketing and outreach efforts. They tell people’s stories, they help them be seen, and create community. The arts are what set great cities apart—drawing us in and captivating our hearts.

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TechNode

JULY 31, 2024

While Nanpin usually contains elements such as combat and fantasy, “Nvpin” depicts stories of female protagonists, attempting to reflect women’s desires and needs in scenarios such as in the workplace and in their romantic lives. These share common plot features including romance, conflict, and revenge.

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Care2

MARCH 3, 2023

Nonprofit video stories captivate the hearts and minds of your donors, helping to drive meaningful results that support your cause. However, recent studies have shown that, due to increasingly shorter attention spans, audiences are more likely to engage with shorter, episodic videos, as opposed to one long piece of content.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The key to creating a compelling story about your organization is developing a content marketing plan. A captivating story alone is not enough to make a long-term impact on your audience. Define your target audience. Defining your target audience is vital to creating an effective content marketing strategy.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 2, 2021

But Sears, who is based in Santa Barbara, California, isn’t done with stories yet. so how many stories do you have banked as we speak? WS: We’re up to 5,500 stories across 22 states, and we’ll be nationwide by summer. We also do stories about sports and music and provide local insights.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Tell prospective donors your story and mission to show them why your daily operations are important. Interview community members who have been supported by your organization and let them tell their stories in their own words. Your story should have a clear message and a compelling case for support.

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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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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

With the captivating visuals and persuasive copy that come from the work of a nonprofit, these messages are naturally compelling and have the potential to motivate donors to act. The Brand Story. A brand story relays the history, character, motivations, and other defining qualities of your nonprofit, from conception until today.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2023

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. Cashing in on the generative AI frenzy : In Kyle ’s second top story of the day, Fixie, backed by $17 million in venture capital, wants to make it easier for companies to build on top of language models. PDT, subscribe here.

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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. One of the primary ways we do this is through story. Once you have gathered and analyzed the data, you will have a better idea of how to craft a story that speaks to them.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Impact stories. By illustrating data-driven outcomes and real-world, human stories of the individuals your nonprofit has helped, supporters can better see the tangible connection between your nonprofit’s work and its direct result in your community. seconds) to convince visitors to stay on your homepage.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 25, 2023

Learn how to create powerful, heartwarming content that draws in your audience and inspires them to support your cause like never before. In this article, we’ll look at some strategies for crafting effective stories that will help you raise more money for your nonprofit organization. Why does it matter?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When your page is visually appealing, you’re more likely to wow your audience. But it’s not just about aesthetics; your design should have a purpose and tell a story. Understand Your Audience Once you’ve chosen your platform, it’s time to get a better understanding of your audience.

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