Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

She is also the Founder and CEO of Liz Ngonzi Transforms , a boutique international consulting firm that provides consulting, executive coaching, and training services that enable social sector leaders and entrepreneurs to increase their impact and reach their potential. Physical distance from audience. Limited budget.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

They’re a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but what makes an annual report effective? It helps if they’re easy to understand, shareable, and engaging across a broad audience. One of our favorite parts is their “Pushing Impact” section. Annual reports are a staple of nonprofit life.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 22, 2024

Segmented appeals Targeting specific segments of your audience with personalized invitations can significantly boost engagement and improve your fundraising outcomes. Taking the time to craft a thorough invitation can translate to a larger, more engaged audience, ultimately leading to greater success for your fundraising efforts.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

As Fiver pivoted to offer digital services in the wake of COVID-19, the fundraising team took the opportunity to craft a narrative around how donated funds directly impacted things like Camp WiFiver , a live-streamed camp experience. Fiver used their story of Camp WiFiver to inform their 2021 #GivingTuesday campaign. Develop A Toolkit.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In part two of this series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about how to engage your audience emotionally through creative storytelling. In the first part of this series, I talked about why you need to define your goals, your brand and voice, and your audience before crafting your story.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Stories are powerful. It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Telling a good story can also give your donors confidence that your nonprofit is making an impact and that their donations are used effectively. What is Nonprofit Storytelling?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Stories help embed a message into context and, often, entertainment. The message is the medication , and the story is the peanut butter. The audience needs to hear the message but wants to consume the peanut butter, so to speak. . In this post, I’ll focus on the strategy behind telling a compelling story. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

This will create a great first draft, but it’s important to personalize the content by adding stories from your community or sharing updates on the progress made towards achieving your mission. The tool can draft stewardship emails, create impactful copy for annual reports, and even generate speeches for stewardship events.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2024

We’ll outline five proven strategies to get your nonprofit noticed online, helping you attract more supporters and drive greater impact. Use clear and concise language, short paragraphs, and bullet points to make your content easy for online readers (and search engines) to digest. Let’s get started! Maintain proper heading hierarchy.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

From segmenting donor lists to fostering a culture of gratitude, these tactics offer a roadmap for deepening connections and making a greater impact. When crafting messages for your donors, it’s crucial to use language that is easily understood and engaging.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2021

Having a coherent communications plan where you package your message will help ensure each piece of content you share is part of a greater story you are telling. In Parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, we discussed identifying your objectives and discussed how to better understand your audience. Stories are relatable.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Using a specific story and words from one of their alumni, Fiver effectively and emotionally conveys the impact their organization has on participants, and asks their audience to donate today. Developing a strong fundraising appeal is the first step to getting your audience (your donors and soon-to-be donors!)

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 20, 2024

Delivers a clear impact: Explaining how monthly donations will be used provides a concrete reason for giving. Highlights the impact: Detailing how their work made a difference reinforces their value. Highlights the impact: Provides a clear picture of how their donation will help, reinforcing their positive impact.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. Here are some tips for creating compelling narratives that drive greater giving: Before you start telling your story, it’s important to identify your core message. Make it Easy to Donate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

But there are countless benefits to registering your nonprofit with RoundUp App , including: A custom RoundUp App registration page with your own logo, photo, and impact statement. The opportunity to join a community of other nonprofit professionals using the platform to share ideas, success stories, and lessons learned.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Effective advocacy, which leads to systemic and cultural change, starts with the stories we tell—and believe—about our own experiences, community, and world. Digital advocacy allows us to tell our stories creatively and on a scale that wasn’t previously possible. Identify Your Own Story What ignites your passion for an issue?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events As the vibrant tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month unfolds, the opportunity to celebrate, educate, and inspire through impactful events is immense. Share stories that inspire giving.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

On August 17, the United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day to recognize the impact of the social sector and highlight the importance of charitable organizations across the country. . This national holiday offers nonprofits the opportunity to: Spread awareness of their impact to new audiences.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Negative events impact our brains more than positive events. While all three approaches communicate the same story to the audience , the tone or language changes how the nonprofit connects or attracts the audience. These uplifting stories burnish your brand and are more effective over time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Here’s a story from my customer service research about a customer who called Zappos requesting a specific pair of shoes. The moral of the story is that the Zappos employee was trained to provide customer service…in this instance, the agent found a solution to the problem even though it did not result in a sale for Zappos.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. Mission statements are typically short and to the point, briefly communicating the nature of the organization’s work, impact , goals, and values. Next, ask about what language resonates with them.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Instead editing is, or should be, a collaboration — where multiple perspectives combine to shape content so that it can better connect with audiences. Before anything else, make sure you understand who your audience is, and what the goal of your message is — whether that is revenue, petition signatures, clicks, education, or anything else.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action. But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ? Stories make things real.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Draw inspiration from impactful introductions like the one crafted by Jules Brown for an acquisition piece for Women’s Aid: “Could you picture, for a moment, a woman on the brink of making the hardest decision of her life?” ” Find your own dramatic and exciting angle to captivate your audience. Happy fundraising!

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

To spread the word about a new initiative or build awareness around your mission-driven work, effective communication with your audiences is key. Step 2: Define your audience Understanding your audience can make or break your communications campaign’s success. This is where a communications campaign can come in handy.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2024

However, just as it takes powerful communication to expand your volunteer team or share impact reports with donors, you’ll need an effective outreach strategy to create and sustain lasting connections with companies in your community and beyond. Partnering with a local business can benefit both your organization and your corporate partner.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

There are a number of ways you can tell your supporters “Thanks” on Thanksgiving , including: Social Media Email blast Direct mail The goal of this engagement touchpoint is to show your donors, volunteers, board members, and other stakeholders how vital they are to your organization and equate their commitment with impact.

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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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OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

Then, begin segmenting your audiences based on various characteristics and target them with different messages. Add celebratory language. For example, include language that lets registrants know that by registering, they’re on their way to making a big impact for your organization’s mission. Say thank you.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Unlock the fundraising potential of your nonprofit by understanding your target audience. This will help you understand the types of supporters that are most likely to be interested in your cause and guide your efforts in targeting the right audience.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. This story should be short and to the point. Infuse your letter with language that acknowledges this meaning.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make. Showing impact numbers and, more importantly, stories keep donors informed and engaged. Ditch the industry jargon and formal language when writing or speaking with your supporters.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. They speak to supporters with authenticity and display your story in a way that easily grabs the viewer’s heart. Thanks to YouTube, videos can be raw, without heavy editing, and still strike the right chord with audiences. “We

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

By Korrin Bishop , writer at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Customizing default social media language to display when campaigns are shared. Adding donor support contacts to each campaign.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Overall, this work has helped to empower NRDC’s content managers, engage their audience, and amplify their impact. This built on NMAAHC’s core design system and utilized design, illustration, motion graphics and more to engage NMAAHC’s audience and create a visual language that could excite and inspire event attendees.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2024

Here’s the thing: people don’t just donate or bid on things—they invest in stories. These aren’t your average grocery store selections; think themed collections that tell a story. Highlight the provenance of the bottles or the unique story behind the theme in your marketing materials.

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