Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

With video storytelling being their preferred medium, what better way to help nonprofits than raise awareness and engagement with a young audience? However, the internet can be a stressful place with many negative and sad stories and visuals. Half of that time is spent on mobile devices.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Storytelling Storytelling possesses an unparalleled power to ignite empathy, drive action, and foster connection – making it an indispensable tool for your GivingTuesday social media campaigns. And in order to tell stories effectively you need to understand who your audience is. or “What would you want the world to know?”

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Last night, a couple of us from the VisionLink team attended another wonderfully informative Tech4Good forum on the power and execution of video storytelling. After watching a few short, low budget videos, it became clear just how effective (and inexpensive) film could be when it comes to spreading your nonprofit''s story and mission.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In part three of this series on how to become a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about the practical skills you need to tell an effective story. In part two, I touched on the storytelling elements that will inspire your audience and encourage them to take a desired action. . Edit your story. . Is this story evergreen?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Greg Fine – a marketing consultant that works to elevate nonprofit marketing impact, revitalize giving campaigns, and bring energy and awareness to nonprofit brands and their mission. 25% YELLOW: Emotional Storytelling Emotional appeals were crucial for tapping donor heartstrings. Online Donations – St. The good news?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The event also included plenary speakers, including a provocative talk about storytelling with data from Alexandra Samuel. Her most controversial point was: “Rigorous data gathering and analysis can get in the way of effective storytelling by non-profits.”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Once your NGO has laid a foundation for online fundraising success by launching a mobile-optimized website, an e-newsletter, and having the ability to accept online donations, your NGO is then ready to use social media to maximize online fundraising and cause awareness. 1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Data-driven insights for donor education Numbers tell a powerful story when paired with local context. Building donor awareness through personal stories Personal narratives make statistics meaningful and memorable. Site visits let supporters meet program staff and participants who feel comfortable sharing their stories.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 4, 2011

In a time when photographs circulate around the globe at an unprecedented scale and speed, and revolutions are propelled by viral images, it has become more important than ever for mission-driven organizations to create impactful visual media that can drive action and fuel awareness. Photo by Alex Masi on behalf of The Bhopal Medical Appeal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This is where data and statistics come in, combined with a powerful image that tells a story. Posts with personal, heartfelt stories always work best on social media. This is where social media storytelling comes in! Share a personal story from a staff member, a donor, or a client, with an ask at the end.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2024

Today, text messaging platforms enable instant, direct interaction with wider audiences, facilitating greater fundraising, awareness campaigns, volunteer coordination, and real-time updates during crises. Storytelling and emotional connection: Effective storytelling remains a powerful tool for community-building.

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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. How To Identify and Build Your Nonprofit’s Story in 5 Steps. Map out the basic arc of your story.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Story interviews (or narrative interviews) are almost always necessary in order to tell a rich, interesting story. When you are able to talk to someone directly about a story, you can ask questions the help you gather key facts, details, and emotions to tell a compelling story. I hope that they inspire you!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Similar to how consumer brands use holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday to ignite the spirit of the holiday season and boost foot (or click) traffic, nonprofits can leverage Giving Tuesday to attract donor awareness, gifts, and loyalty. Every touchpoint with your donors will bring them closer to your Giving Tuesday story.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Nonprofits choosing to wait until the giving season arrives are missing out on the opportunity to boost awareness and appeal to donors who are looking to donate as early as September or October. Bringing your nonprofit’s story and projects to life with video is more powerful than text or a photograph alone. Make it easy for them.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. It is often much more effective to use as few words as possible and let images tell the stories for us. Our audience is no longer taking our word for it.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

It told a powerful story of inclusion, talent, and the transformative impact of music. Highlighting the story of Tommy Bak, the young musician with autism who inspired this event, brings the mission to life. An intuitive layout ensures visitors can easily navigate your story, connect with your mission, and contribute to your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Write good stories. GivingTuesday 2015 was very successful and the trend will likely continue in 2016 – not only on #GivingTuesday, but also on cause awareness days. Broadcast your story live. Begin by writing a social media strategy : 1) Conduct an online technology audit. 2) Name goals and action items.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I continue to evolve my thinking about how to tell non-profit stories. This is natural in any line of work, but in non-profit storytelling I find that it mostly impacts my process for writing and telling stories. I also read a lot of non-profit stories that are simply just the facts told chronologically.

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Ars Technica

APRIL 14, 2025

Andrew : Going into the first season, Id been aware of The Last of Us , the video game, as a story about an older guy and a kid trying to navigate a post-apocalyptic world. I didnt know if it was a direct adaptation, but I did notice that the shows video gamey storytelling reflexes were still fully intact. Andrew : Yes!

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NTEN

OCTOBER 7, 2011

And don't forget the "communications" side, whose press releases and news items help raise awareness. So as fundraisers, how can we tell the real story – expose the true heart of an organization – when our messaging is only one part of a huge multi-dimensional website? Through the stories of four young victims, the A.C.T.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

Monitor important dates : there are numerous awareness days that are relevant to your organization. 7) Tell your story. Nonprofits have the best stories to tell. Your next campaign will be more effective with storytelling, so it’s time to get everyone’s feedback when building your story. 8) Bring the team together.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 10, 2019

You can raise awareness about your cause, you can improve the engagement with your existing supporters but you can also make direct fundraising asks on specific channels. Instagram posts need to include visual content of high quality, and you can include long-form captions to tell a story. 5) Tell a story, don’t just make the ask.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

More people being aware of your work and your mission will help you remain sustainable, not just socially, but economically, too. This is where the art and science of effective storytelling comes in. Packing all of your organization’s efforts into a thoughtful, easy-to-digest story can be remarkably challenging.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Storytelling is such an important feature for those looking at new ways to market themselves. And for nonprofits, the opportunity to build a donor base using stories is evergreen. Let’s look at how you can take advantage of effective storytelling.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

There is a need for that on Twitter, but framing your Twitter story a little more on the positive side can definitely increase your engagement. It’s a good practice to tweet content relevant to breaking news stories. Upload powerful photos and videos. Create custom graphics for powerful quotes, statistics, and call-to-actions.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Story interviews (or narrative interviews) are almost always necessary in order to tell a rich, interesting story. When you are able to talk to someone directly about a story, you can ask questions the help you gather key facts, details, and emotions to tell a compelling story. I hope that they inspire you!

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Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

Part of making a compelling case for anything is telling a story. It’s common knowledge today that storytelling is among the most effective ways to connect with an audience and deliver content in a way that’s catchy, resonant, and memorable. But what does storytelling mean in practice? Telling the Story: 5 Tips 1.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

While incorporating insights provided in our webinar with Maria Bryan, we’ll demystify the content planning process, discuss trauma-informed storytelling, unpack resources , and help you create content that converts. The Importance of Storytelling It’s no secret that a great story can generate movers and shakers.

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TechCrunch

JULY 16, 2021

But it is through his Press42 venture that he collaborates with startups and corporations on organizational storytelling and strategic communications, and it is also what we discussed in the interview below (which has been edited for length and clarity). In the end, that’s exactly what storytelling provides.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 28, 2025

Whole Whale created the Funnel of Engagement to help orgs like you better map the typical journey a supporter takes from being Aware of your organization to becoming Committed to your cause. Heres what that looks like: Aware : People learn your name and start to understand what you stand for. What to do instead: Balance your efforts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

While your organization accounts work to build an authentic community, share your story, and advance your brand strategy, playing the game as it was intended (person-to-person) can drive even more meaningful engagement with your cause. . 7 Keys to an Effective Social Media Ambassador Program. 1) Determine your social media objectives.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

“Social media is a storytelling tool, it’s let voices effected by climate change be heard around the world&# (@ amysampleward ). Many social media tools are specifically designed for users to tell stories and voice opinions, others are built as aggregators and distributors of users’ stories. Lesson #1: Voice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

A PSA is communicated via radio, television, online, and via other media formats without charge so that the public is aware of the issue/topic and can take action. . You can still tell a story and it should have a hook and conclusion, but it cannot include opinions or words such as “best” “fun” “entertaining” etc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. You can use video to tell a story about what donors made possible, take them on a virtual tour of your facility, or spotlight major contributors of your campaign. 5) Collaborate with your surrounding community.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

It’s a total shift in behavior that nonprofits should harness to boost their fundraising efforts, grow their donor bases, and raise brand and issue awareness. They prefer engaging with causes through Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms where visual storytelling thrives. Sharing drives more donations.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

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