CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

CauseVox’s New Site Editor allows you to craft your perfect page without any design or tech experience and elevate your visual storytelling. You can add images, videos, text and forms to better engage with your supporters, donors, and volunteers. Custom Pages Want to go deeper?

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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. 4) Encourage your existing members to share their experiences. 6) Use video and live streaming for storytelling.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

We develop our skills by seeking, absorbing, questioning, adapting, and experimenting, oftentimes bringing diverse influences together to create something that’s unique for our clients’ needs, but with connections to other relevant spaces. In a strange way, reading this article was a validating experience for many of us.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

How do you target the right audience for Facebook Ads for nonprofits? In general, posting engaging content on social media will help you broaden your audience, but employing Facebook Ads expands your reach even further by delivering your posts to your supporters’ feeds and showing them to your chosen targeted demographics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

That said, the best practices below are based on Nonprofit Tech for Good’s experience using Twitter almost daily since 2008. Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. Ideally, your website and blog content display a large default image when shared on Twitter (and all social media).

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

My friends at TechSoup asked me to pass along info about their upcoming digital storytelling event. We will help you learn how to maximize the impact of your organization's message with online audio, video, and images. What do we mean by Digital Storytelling? 10/1: Digital Storytelling Challenge kickoff webinar.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The word “gala” conjures images of glittering ballrooms, elegant attendees, and a night dedicated to supporting a worthy cause. Elevate Your Gala Dinner Experience The seated dinner in the centerpiece of your gala. Inspiring speakers that resonate with your cause can captivate the audience.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

The second report of the series, Living with Pocket Change: What It Means to Do More With Less , examines the impact and real-life experiences of chronic philanthropic underinvestment. Also, don’t underestimate the power of storytelling and communications as a way to influence and amplify one’s work to impact a broader audience.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your followers. You can thank your supporters weekly with images and videos. Polls, for instance, are an excellent way to know the preference of your audience while engaging them. You can ask questions relating to their latest donation experience with your nonprofit.

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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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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.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Reach your audience Audience is key. Think about your target audience and what they would be interested in. For instance, a Humane Society’s audience would visit their blog expecting to see things like tips for keeping dogs cool in the summer and recipes for dog treats. Long-form writing performs better with SEO.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Intuitive user experience. By getting to know your supporters better, you can understand how they’re using your website and how you can improve their experience. Show the real impacts that year-round donations can have on your mission by using compelling images within your website. Intuitive user experience.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

LinkedIn is a great resource for nonprofits because of its audience. The two most important pictures on your profile will be your profile picture and header image. When choosing your header image, pick a photo that best represents the work your organization does. What is the best way to use LinkedIn for a nonprofit?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Engage with your audience by responding to comments Participate in conversations Be authentic and avoid highly polished replies Track your top 10 or 20 followers and tag them to help share your content Ask followers to opt in to your email list for more direct communication, Pro Tip: Befriend the algorithms with inspiring content.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

As a member of Generation Z (Gen Z), or today’s 11- to 26-year-olds, I have been curious about the advice given to nonprofits on capturing younger audiences’ attention. Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos. Experiment with creating more engaging emails.

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See3

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Many nonprofits fall into the trap of believing that their audience is the general public, when the truth is that your supporters are much more nuanced than that. A great way to narrow in on your organization’s audience is to develop audience personas. How Make-A-Wish is Using Audience Personas .

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. The apps are easy to use and don’t require fancy lighting, editing, or video experience. Images and Videos. Image 2: TechSoup.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

These highly interactive experiences allow your nonprofit ample time to engage with supporters face-to-face. Hosting a silent auction allows your nonprofit to: Provide supporters with an engaging, fun experience. You can also create communication segments in your email platform to send personalized messages to different audiences.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2012

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Campaign. kicked off with a special edition of Nonprofits Live on the topic of collaborative storytelling. Collaborative storytelling refers to working with a team, sometimes distributed, to produce video. See more digital storytelling learning opportunities at the official TSDigs page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

There’s both an art and science to effectively using social media and by implementing the best practices below your NGO’s ability to reach a global audience is significantly increased. Donors and supporters are increasing overwhelmed by text-heavy storytelling – especially on mobile devices.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The new website also applies insights from usability testing to improve the experience of exploring community data to help individuals and families decide where to live, and exploring data to help community leaders and policymakers serve more of their residents. Silver – Federal Government Website. Forum One has worked with the U.S.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The new website also applies insights from usability testing to improve the experience of exploring community data to help individuals and families decide where to live, and exploring data to help community leaders and policymakers serve more of their residents. Silver – Federal Government Website. Forum One has worked with the U.S.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Moreover, it provides a platform to address issues affecting the Hispanic community, enriches cultural competencies for the organization, fosters stronger relations with Latino clients or partners, and boosts the organization’s visibility among diverse audiences. These narratives can inspire and educate.

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

Leverage the benefits of this fast-growing industry and reach a larger audience by creating a nonprofit podcast. This guide will give you the rundown on how to get started so you can smoothly host an engaging podcast that will “wow” audiences. Connect with your audience in a new way. Why start a nonprofit podcast? Speak slowly.

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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. It’s likely time to add storytelling to the task list.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

If your goal is to engage + build relationships with your audience (hopefully it is!), Amy recommends testing different types of posts (a bold graphical image with copy vs a link with preview image + short description, for example) to determine which ones resonate most with your audience and produce the results you're hoping for.

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

Make your outreach personal by creating unique and individual experiences. Start by understanding your audiences and tailoring content and outreach to their needs. Walk: Collect data and determine what it is telling you about your audiences. Think about your website experience from top to bottom as a storytelling platform.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

You can’t have a successful campaign without communicating with your audience. As you prepare your marketing plan, you’ll need a variety of assets like graphics, images, banners, and messaging. Make your emails are unique and effective with these email storytelling tips. The Power Of Storytelling For Fundraising.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

It takes thorough, effective planning to create a holiday fundraiser, find the volunteers to make it happen, and get your message in front of the right audience. Ensure it aligns with how your audience views the holiday. As you create marketing content, use storytelling strategies. It’s not thanks to the holiday alone.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Additionally, audiences are likely to open and engage with direct mail. Direct mail reaches different audiences. Partnering with a qualified agency with years of experience can help you manage these various parts and form a cohesive, high-quality final product. On average, direct mail has an open rate of 57.5%

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

An amazing marketing opportunity that comes with a giant audience. especially since social networks are naturally optimized for visual storytelling. Think about your target audience. Try to focus on the platform most used by your target audience. Ask the audience to share their story . Image Source: St.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2012

There’s been a lot written about pinterest and lots of nonprofits experimenting, but how do you do it strategically? Kate Kilbourne is the Web & Social Media Manager at Camfed USA shares her experience. As Pinterest is a sharing platform, using the most attractive images in our arsenal was essential to my strategy.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Through a combination of fundraising efforts, community engagement, and storytelling, Giving Days aim to create a surge of donations and raise awareness about the vital work your nonprofit organization is doing. You can also engage with influencers or ambassadors to share your Giving Day and expand your reach or tap into new audiences.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Thanks to YouTube, videos can be raw, without heavy editing, and still strike the right chord with audiences. “We Virtual tour: A peek behind the curtain at your organization will engage your audience, especially those who are curious about your work. There are many sites with free and low-cost images and music.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 17, 2022

While keeping this top of mind, you should ensure you give your audience what they want and need. Understanding user intent and your audience. One Hootsuite experiment found that following SEO best practices for captions, rather than a hashtag strategy, proved to bring in more engagement. Deep knowledge of writing well.

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