sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

By sharing compelling stories that highlight the real-life transformations resulting from their work, your grantees can demonstrate the impact they have on their communities. Here are five ways to prove impact through storytelling—and how you, the grantmaker, can help. It’s about the journey.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

This process involves a thorough analysis of learners’ needs, development of clear learning objectives, and the design of instructional materials tailored to meet those objectives. Start by identifying your audience and their needs. Use digital storytelling techniques. What is Instructional Design?

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer personas (like mine above) are not just for marketing professionals, they are also incredibly beneficial for nonprofits seeking to understand who their donors are, why they give, how they like to be communicated with, and what their barriers to giving are. She currently lives in a pet-friendly community and owns a dog and a cat.

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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. This comprehensive book covers the following: Part One addresses storytelling readiness, especially now to transform your nonprofit’s culture.

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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 Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll unveil the art of transforming individual stories into a collective force that not only resonates with your audience but also propels your cause forward. These narratives can resonate deeply with your audience, fostering an emotional connection and a deeper understanding of your mission.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 22, 2024

To harness technology and facilitate more online experiences with younger prospective members, consider these strategies: Include QR codes in your direct mail and flyers: Younger individuals are more likely to donate when the payment process is fast and familiar. While crafting this content, leverage storytelling tactics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Each of these auctioneers was selected by the greater fundraising community as they are nominated, vetted and then opened up to nationwide voting to arrive at the finalists. Suzanne has been instrumental in raising millions for nonprofits and foundations throughout the country that have propelled community engagement and support.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

Be transparent and authentic in your marketing, storytelling, and direct engagement, and you’ll resonate with their desire for real, meaningful change. Start with a clear, attention-grabbing hook to draw people in and keep the content relatable by speaking directly to your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The first thing that you’ll need to do is start creating content that will attract your target audience. This will give you the best chance of getting your posts in front of your target audience. 5) Build an engaged community on social media. The most important part of social media is being able to build a strong community.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

This may mean abandoning “traditional” newsletter content (like an update letter from your Executive Director) in favor of content that engages and inspires your audience to action. Share an impact story A great non-profit newsletter idea is to use storytelling. 10 ENGAGING NON-PROFIT NEWSLETTER IDEAS 1.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Despite the novelty, we were interviewing some of the most forward-thinking leaders in our community. With limited access to body language, tone, and context, precise communication becomes an essential skill. Camera shy people learned that video is your best friend when you need to deliver an important message to a remote audience.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The places that always seem to last the longest are the businesses that manage to connect with their community and neighborhoods in unique ways. While New York may represent a microcosm of this process, it remains no less true for organizations and brands in all sectors across the globe including, you guessed it, social good.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Traditional fundraising events – those high-energy galas, intimate dinners, sponsored runs, and community fairs – have long been the cornerstone of nonprofit fundraising. By utilizing digital platforms, organizations can connect with donors around the world, allowing for a broader audience and potentially larger donations.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 12, 2024

This guide is here to simplify the process and give you everything you need to know about nonprofit fundraising campaigns. Here’s how you can spice things up: Crowdfunding Crowdfunding is all about harnessing the power of the internet and social media to reach a huge audience and collect lots of small donations. You’re not alone.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing goals often focus around building recognition, fostering community, and increasing your funds raised. Many organizations have to strategize around limited budgets while trying to reach the largest audience possible to get their mission out there. However, marketing for nonprofits can come with its difficulties.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

As you quickly grow and engage your audience , it can be easy to lose track of your campaign plan. By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

You can see the full collection, and how they were voted on by the community here: [link]. The Value-add of Crowdsourcing: For me, the two biggest reasons to include crowdsourcing in your strategic design of community building or contests are: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media for nonprofits is one of the best ways for organizations to reach out, engage with the community, and promote the work they do. SMART goals are the foundation of your social media strategy and should be tied to building brand awareness, increasing engagement with your community, or raising more funds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Most donors have scheduled auto payments that process each month, varying from streaming subscriptions to utility Nonprofits can mimic these spending habits through recurring giving. For example, with each communication to your recurring donors, you can explain to them exactly where their money is going and how it supports the cause.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Engage supporters : Events let you connect with your supporters in person, helping you build stronger bonds and a sense of community. Community events : Organize events like fairs, festivals, or workshops to bring your community together while raising funds and awareness for your cause.

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EveryAction

MAY 1, 2017

Storytelling is a constant drumbeat that resonates throughout the nonprofit community, but increasingly, stories are getting hard to tell. We asked nonprofit storytelling expert Vanessa Chase Lockshin about telling stories amid a noisy, negative newscycle that leaves donors (and everyone else) feeling fatigued - here's her advice.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2013

On Monday, April 16, TechSoup took its Digital Storytelling global with a full-day tweet chat spanning 10 time zones. Each tweet chat covered a different facet of digital storytelling and featured storytelling experts and nonprofit and library participants.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Forum One has partnered with NRDC to develop its website as well as additional digital assets, such as an immersive storytelling experience to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2020 and an offshore drilling position tracking tool to help constituents easily find their legislators’ positions on offshore drilling.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Storytelling as a solution. Communicating what a nonprofit does through storytelling is a valuable and engaging tool for stakeholders. Storytellers strategically place the donor or prospect into the story, allowing them to help solve a problem, making them a hero. The flow of a compelling story is audience ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. As discovered in the Global Trends in Giving Report , the.org domain is by far the most trusted domain for nonprofit website and email communications. During the set up process, you may have noticed Showcase Pages ? For example: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

People expect a modern and straightforward donation process that mimics a checkout page like those of our favorite e-commerce brands. After all, strong storytelling can help build meaningful connections with your audience and even move them to rally around your cause. Email signature graphics that tie back to your campaign.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

For example, a movie-themed event or a gaming night can bring together a diverse audience. Arrange inclusive community events: Community gatherings that celebrate diversity and inclusivity can resonate with a broad audience, including those who are passionate about social causes. Make the process as seamless as possible.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Auctions allow supporters to engage more directly with the fundraising process. Hosting an auction gives your nonprofit the chance to connect with a new audience of potential donors, especially if your event offers multiple forms of entertainment. Form stronger relationships with community partners. Reach new donors.

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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. Congratulations to all of these award winners, and collective gratitude to all the participants in this year’s digital storytelling challenge.

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Greater Giving

JULY 25, 2024

Identify your target audience, whether it’s current donors, potential supporters, or the general public. By clearly outlining your goals and objectives, you’ll be better equipped to make informed decisions throughout the planning process and measure the event’s overall impact. Who are you trying to reach?

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

The new American Jazz Museum brand positions the museum to be a beacon of rich history and vibrancy for the community and neighborhood and attract audiences from around the country to experience music from a range of eras and artists. The post Forum One Takes Home 8 WebAwards!

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NTEN

OCTOBER 31, 2011

By Deborah Elizabeth Finn , on behalf of Community TechKnowledge. Recently, I had a conversation with Annaliese of NTEN , and a couple of Community TechKnowledge (CTK) staff members. Annaliese pointed out to us that podcasting is usually not perceived as digital storytelling , and we agreed that this is an idea worth discussing.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

7 Things Your Association Strategy Should Include Mapping out a strategy for your membership association isn’t a one-time process. Get all of your nonprofit’s stakeholders involved in this process. Webinar Next-Level Storytelling Tactics for Nonprofits Learn More 5. If it doesn’t, then your organization won’t last.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

To mark its anniversary, NRDC launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories and moments from the last 50 years. The Frist Art Museum is a destination for art, culture, and community in the heart of Nashville, TN. The Frist Art Museum. Outstanding Website. Health Care Standard of Excellence. I’m Determined.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2019

This is true whether the story comes from a private foundation, family foundation, community foundation, or healthcare conversion. But to really get it right, foundations must also take deliberate steps to involve these communities and people in actually shaping the story itself. Identify your most important audiences.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We are finding specific, program or appeal-based peer-to-peer campaigns not only provide platforms for your storytelling, but additional stage time for your volunteers and advocates to share their memories. It means more dollars raised, faster met results, and hopefully, more fun for you and your community in the process.

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