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. Thankfully, many social media networks will have mechanisms that will allow you to have a private conversation. This will give you the best chance of getting your posts in front of your target audience.

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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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sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Your Website Is More Than a Digital BrochureIts Your Storyteller In many ways, your website isnt just an online brochure; its the narrator of your mission. Findings from M+RBenchmarks reveal that simplifying donation pagesstreamlining fields and focusing on clarityleads to better conversion rates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. If you have an engaged audience on Instagram, encouraging them to donate at year-end by promoting specific posts can get real results. 5) Raise money using Facebook Live.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Her team at Cause Fokus uses empathy-based marketing to turn passive audiences into loyal advocates. In order to win back trust and stay top-of-mind, nonprofits must focus on establishing emotional connections with their audience through consistent, high-quality content. Make eye contact with your audience. Say their name.

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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. 7 Tips for Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits Using Digital Marketing. Let’s get started.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. While Facebook and Twitter may be waning a bit in popularity and usage, visual storytelling platform Instagram keeps growing in engagement and daily time spent on the site. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 15, 2012

After absorbing the initial shock of the conversation, I return to work the next day and start tackling the items my boss wants me to improve. Because he took the time to deliver the tough conversation to me, I had the opportunity to make a change, and ultimately I became one of his strongest team members.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 28, 2025

To move your mission forward, you need a full-funnel digital marketing strategyone that nurtures your audience from first touch to lifelong champion. That means designing campaigns and content that meet your audience where they are, whether theyre just discovering your work or showing up again and again to create change alongside you.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 31, 2011

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. By Deborah Elizabeth Finn , on behalf of Community TechKnowledge.

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Tableau

APRIL 22, 2022

Most conversations about climate change have a global lens. That is precisely what a trio of our Tableau Foundation partners are doing—driving local conversations about climate change. If Data Could Talk: How Data Storytelling Drives Climate Action with Clayton Aldern, Grist. April 28, 2022.

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Tableau

APRIL 22, 2022

Most conversations about climate change have a global lens. That is precisely what a trio of our Tableau Foundation partners are doing—driving local conversations about climate change. If Data Could Talk: How Data Storytelling Drives Climate Action with Clayton Aldern, Grist. April 28, 2022.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your community, protect the environment, or provide a lifeline to those in need, your storytelling ability can mean the difference between a thriving and well-funded program and one that falls flat. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Video is ideal for storytelling. They created conversation by telling animals’ stories. Prepare a short list of questions to keep the conversation flowing. Film the Conversation, Not the Script Create a comfortable space for guests to share their stories to set the tone for the finished project.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

In a lot of conversations and sessions you could tell there was a focus on being strategic rather than play with new tools or figuring out how to place a ReTweet button on your website. Storytelling Tips from the Pros at @12NTC by Debra Askanase. Don’t let it go to pot because of all your focus on social media or mobile. Visual Notes.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 23, 2023

Understand Your Audience Before you start drafting your first tweet or Facebook post, you need to understand who your audience is and what they care about. Your messaging, tone, and even the platform you choose should cater to your audience’s preferences. It’s all about engagement and conversation.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of April 23rd).

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Tableau

JUNE 8, 2021

Can you picture a world where data storytelling does no harm? Applying a DEI lens to how we analyze, visualize, and communicate data requires empathizing with both the communities whose data we are visualizing as well as the readers and target audiences for our work. That's why I have these conversations with my kids all the time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

You can set up the posting times by looking at your analytics to see which are the best times to reach your audience. Your next campaign will be more effective with storytelling, so it’s time to get everyone’s feedback when building your story. Your success metrics can focus on likes, comments, shares, clicks, and even conversion.

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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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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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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

But then, in our ongoing conversation about social media, my colleagues realized something: we didn't have to reinvent the wheel. For Mercy Corps, that meant storytelling. So we're bringing what we do best to new audiences on social networking sites. We used YouTube to publish videos that supported and extended that content.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

It's no secret that we are advocates of digital storytelling at TechSoup. This April our 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge offers resources to sharpen your skills and an opportunity to enter your short video or five-image slide show by April 30 to win awesome prizes! A Jamboree of Tools. Want to move your images into motion?

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Camera shy people learned that video is your best friend when you need to deliver an important message to a remote audience. Intentional communicators bring a sense of responsibility and thoughtfulness to the conversation. Stuart Meyer is currently Founder and Chief Storyteller, Social Frequency Media.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Nonprofit storytelling remains a timeless and powerful tool for connecting with potential donors. 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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TechCrunch

APRIL 16, 2021

However, in our collective infatuation with data (and obtaining more of it), what’s often overlooked is the role that storytelling plays in extracting real value from data. This is why it’s important to include points of reference in your storytelling that make data tangible. Yet this can be an area where data scientists struggle.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2020

More broadly, Siegler also has a unique perspective, and ample experience, when it comes to early stage startups and storytelling. All these topics, plus more questions from you, our audience. So join us if you’re an Extra Crunch member and get caught up on all the fintech goodness going on.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 12, 2024

To reach the right audience and inspire action, you need a strong understanding of nonprofit marketing essentials and a thorough strategy. Connecting with several different audiences: Nonprofits have several audiences to keep in mind, including donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, sponsors, and more. There are more than 1.8

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

To drive conversion and boost revenue, fundraising professionals will need to create campaigns that attract new supporters and prioritize donor experience. After all, strong storytelling can help build meaningful connections with your audience and even move them to rally around your cause.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Let’s dive in and explore how creating donor personas can help us engage and resonate with our target audience better, so that in turn, we can create more impact in our areas of work. Social media platforms : help us gauge who and what our audience is engaging with. Why Do Donor Personas Matter?

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

Step 2: Consider your audience. In order to start to pin down who your target audience is and what may appeal to them, ask yourself these questions: Will guests be bringing coworkers, partners, or families? Just like every marketing effort, you need to know your audience if you want to successfully appeal to them.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

This strategy not only broadens your reach but also brings new donors into your community through personal connections and storytelling. By sharing these personalized pages with their networks, they help spread your mission far beyond your immediate audience. Keep the fields focused on the essentialsname, email, and payment details.

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Achieve

MARCH 3, 2025

Just like other key campaign audiences , they need to be nurtured and engaged. Role-playing helps them prepare for different conversations, such as introducing the campaign or addressing donor concerns. Storytelling is a powerful way to connect gatekeepers emotionally to the campaign. Heres how to do it effectively: 1.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

In September, the San Francisco Online Community Meetup welcomed Cara Jones , founder of Storytellers for Good , and JD Lasica , chief strategist at Socialbrite. Jones and Lasica spoke on the topic of using storytelling for community building. Principles of Storytelling. Aim for the heart. Give structure to your story.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

For those that follow the #4Change twitter-based chats, this is a post recapping and highlighting our latest conversation on social media application in the Climate Change movement. Note: the @names provide links to the Twitter users who made specific comments, just in case you want to connect and continue the conversation!*.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 23, 2008

NTEN & TechSoup have teamed up to deliver a series of webinars on storytelling and social media - and I’m the presenter for the first one! It is typically one-way, [ 1 ] from the speaker to the audience with limited audience interaction, such as in a webcast. First, what’s a web-inar? How you can join.

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