NTEN

OCTOBER 4, 2011

A single photograph has the power to shift public policy, alter the course of wars, and engage civil society. Photographs and videos create options for supporters to share your message with their networks, exponentially building your audience. Christy helped found the San Francisco-based digital photography publication, Once Magazine.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2021

Any experienced marketer would tell you that understanding one’s audience is key to success in communication. After you identify the goals and objectives of your communication efforts, you can identify an audience. Each goal may have several different audiences in which you want to communicate to. . Pain Points. Occupations.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re planning an advocacy or fundraising campaign, using a storytelling framework to create your calls to action can help you make emotional connections with your audience and ultimately move them to act. This storytelling framework asks you to answer three basic questions: Story of Self: Why have you been called to serve?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

25% YELLOW: Emotional Storytelling Emotional appeals were crucial for tapping donor heartstrings. By sharing genuine, personal stories, nonprofits could connect more deeply with their audiences, encouraging more substantial and sustained giving. Your audience can’t give if they don’t first see your ask.

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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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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

They are led by experts in public health, health care, and community health who have the knowledge and wisdom to direct significant resources into communities with the greatest need for investment—those who experience health inequities. They support the success of philanthropic investments.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 10, 2021

Although he’s coming from a numbers-driven background, growth expert Julian Shapiro focuses on the emotional power of storytelling these days. Your own excitement will take your audience on a journey with you in ways that paid acquisition can’t. Don’t overthink it. Image Credits: Julian Shapiro.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Submitted by Chad Norman, publisher of I dig webby things.and I bet you do too So much of social media and relationship marketing revolves around storytelling, and this is especially true for nonprofits. Last week I was listening to some old school hip-hop - you know, Eric B and Rakim , Public Enemy , Boogie Down Productions , etc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

A fundraising campaign soft launch—the release of your campaign to a limited audience prior to the general public—allows your organization to establish early momentum on your campaign. Be specific in your storytelling. Keep these elements in mind when drafting your next follow-up email: Include their name in the subject line.

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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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Bloomerang

JULY 27, 2021

Over centuries, storytelling has followed a similar pattern. You can apply the same blueprint again and again and know the stories will be well received by your audience. . When it comes to nonprofit storytelling , The Singularity Effect is proven to be effective. Knowing your audience helps with this.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

If your nonprofit has a large following on LinkedIn and a signature program that is well-known to the public, then a Showcase Page could be worth time and effort. Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. Gmail, Yahoo, etc. For example: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

Finally, your social media ambassadors will enjoy some influence with a particular group of people you are targeting as a current or desired audience. Follow the lead of organizations like the Austin Public Library who have a sign-up form for those interested in participating. To find the right people, be curious and open.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2021

In Parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, we discussed identifying your objectives and discussed how to better understand your audience. Your organization or brand may have a slightly different approach than that of another organization—but it’s important your audience learns what to expect from you. Stories are relatable.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Here are five ways to prove impact through storytelling—and how you, the grantmaker, can help. Your role as a grantmaker could involve providing guidance on ethical and trauma-informed storytelling practices , ensuring that an individual’s story is shared with dignity and respect.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

Your Who : Your Audience. It’s important to note that one of the best forms of messaging is through storytelling. Chances are good your audience members are not hanging out on all of your available platforms, so it is likely you will be reaching fresh eyes each time. Which brings us to the next factor, the audience.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The panel "The New Connectivity: Storytelling for the Digital Age" focused on best practices for nonprofits and other social good organizations to spread their message over social media. Heroic Stories Capture Nonprofit Audiences. Shapins said the company plans to open it up to the public soon.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Similarly, working with businesses for your end-of-year giving campaign can open doors to new audiences and resources. Platforms like Instagram and Facebook thrive on storytelling , so use them to highlight the impact of your work through testimonials, photos, and videos. Secure A Matching Gift Matching gifts are nonprofit gold.

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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. . Public relations (cable news, radio, newspaper, etc.). Direct mail or newsletter.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

This is especially effective when trying to convince an audience why the mission of your organization is an important one. Stories are a form of communication that really shows an audience why something matters by giving an issue a context, a face, and a name. . Struggles can be big or small. character against nature. relationships).

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For instance, charity: water has a 100% model , where every public donation funds sustainable clean water projects, and private donors cover its operational costs. But by combining technology with storytelling, the organization can draw a clear line to the people their donors are helping.

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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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Forum One

DECEMBER 20, 2010

asked me to share some of my storytelling experience with the grantees in hopes that they would be inspired to better document and share the important work that they do and the impact they have in their communities. How organizations can build the storytelling culture into their DNA. John Snow, Inc. How to capture a story effectively.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2023

Although Autio is currently only available on iOS , the company is currently testing an Android app in private beta and plans to release it to the public soon. Image Credits: Autio Sears says the new funding will go toward expanding the app’s content library, reaching new audiences, and growing the startup’s team.

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

Huge organizations have huge teams and designated employees just for nonprofit public relations and outreach, media connections, and communications. This is where knowing the basics of nonprofit public relations will come in handy so you can effectively pitch media and not waste your time without seeing results. Storytelling.

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Bloomerang

MAY 18, 2021

The effort lacks clear communication objectives and no specified audience has been identified. The content could be great, but lacking clarity in the other two categories (goals and audience) can really limit success. Entertain – Cultivate interest and emotion in your audience so they will continue to engage.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2012

The 2012 Digital Storytelling Challenge was a great success, with more than 250 total submissions from social benefit organizations in 24 countries! First up are our awards selected by our panel of judges , hard-working digital storytelling experts who flexed their skills to pick strong stories to receive award donations from our sponsors.

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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. Leverage storytelling to build a base. This is important both for making a clear plan and for engaging the public. If you’ve ever led an advocacy campaign, you know that it has an incredible number of moving pieces.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The answer lies in the power of storytelling. Pattern recognition: A storytelling superpower Our brains are wired to recognize patterns. Amplify impact through storytelling Storytelling in fundraising isn’t just about what you tell; it’s about how you tell it. Understand your audience Your event is a story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

During the chat, @GivingTues will start with welcomes, and then lead a discussion about storytelling best practices. MyGivingStory, in its second year, is a nationwide campaign and social media storytelling contest to inspire public discussion about the reasons people give. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Blog Posts.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. As entrepreneurial expert Gary Vaynerchuk puts it, “Storytelling is by far the most underrated skill in business.” Additionally, Forbes names storytelling “the #1 most important career skill for the future.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

Note from Beth: Digital storytelling is key to fundraising success, but using a storytelling lens in your organization can have further benefit of busting organizational silos. Fortunately, storytelling busts silos. Bringing in those diverse voices means we can tell more stories and invite in new audiences.”.

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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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Tableau

MAY 13, 2022

Three worthy contestants take center stage in front of a global audience and have 20 minutes to deliver a compelling and awe-inspiring story using the same data set. Storytelling – Is there a clear story being told or a question being explored, and is there appropriate context? Iron Viz dashboards are powered by Tableau Public.

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Tableau

MAY 13, 2022

Three worthy contestants take center stage in front of a global audience and have 20 minutes to deliver a compelling and awe-inspiring story using the same data set. Storytelling – Is there a clear story being told or a question being explored, and is there appropriate context? Iron Viz dashboards are powered by Tableau Public.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Meanwhile, digital-native journalists and independent voices have built influence through transparency, authenticity, and direct engagement with their audiences. Legacy outlets’ journalistic rigor, editorial accountability, and broad reach continue to make them essential players in shaping public perception.

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Tableau

AUGUST 20, 2021

As always with Iron Viz, I get the most joy from the small but important design flourishes, the little tweaks that advance the data storytelling, and the sometimes-hidden steps that elevate the data analysis. Don’t forget, though, that you have an audience who want to understand your chart. Don’t be afraid of “boring” bar charts.

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