Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

Funders, board members and policymakers are increasingly interested to know what value your brand provides to a community and what change they exist to create. Intelligent networking or communication will not help a nonprofit that’s unclear about its objectives. Effective Communications through Stories. To Sum It Up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2006

The Storyteller and the Listener Online , edited by Holly Stevens of Oak Ridge, North Carolina, publishes two guest essays each month which explore, "the role of story and narrative in peacemaking, healing, bridge building and reconciliation processes in communities around the world." Bloggers are storytellers.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2025

For example, National Dog Day for an animal shelter, Mothers Day for domestic violence services, Brain Tumor Awareness Month (May) for a childhood cancer research organization, Grandparents Day for a senior service organization.you see where were going with this! Storytelling: This should be a critical component of your appeal.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 8, 2013

A few Decembers ago when I was home in Vancouver, I went with some girlfriends to serve breakfast and hand out holiday gift bags at a drop-in center for the less fortunate, where community members are offered shelter, activities, and a daily hot meal. storytelling impact Colleen Dunbar' Connect with Colleen on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

The March of Dimes community rallied to raise money in Maddie's memory, unleashing a groundswell of support and sympathy expressions. . Ammado has recently launched a new take on peer-to-peer fundraising called giving circles and giving communities that nonprofits should keep an eye on. More than $550,000 was raised last March. .

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

It's easy to see why Twitter wanted a foothold in the video messaging game — dynamic storytelling apps like Instagram and Cinemagram. In the end, this is the short bit I created for our annual Digital Storytelling Challenge: Hey cool cats. Capture moments at engaging events like hack-a-thons or community. Central time.

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Classy

JULY 19, 2021

Use these insights to confidently inform your marketing processes, expand your reach, and better engage your community online. . Livestrong posted a Facebook video during the shelter-in-place order about the ways their organization supports cancer survivors during a pandemic and beyond, and its powerful message drove more than 33,000 views.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In every community, there are always needs that go unfulfilled. Going directly to your community and requesting in-kind donations is a great workaround when it isn’t easy to find and purchase material goods yourself. Host a blood drive in your own community to help make healthcare possible for patients from any and every background.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

your most important fundraisers have been canceled or shifted online, you’re managing a remote team now, board members are growing concerned and the community you serve still needs your help. . Human storytelling. Storytelling Resources . Right now you’re likely dealing with a major crisis ? Stacy Caprio.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2013

See3, YouTube, NTEN, and Cisco came together to award storytellers for their awesome work, celebrate the many organizations and individuals who submitted great video, and highlight the nonprofit community who participates. YouTube video NTEN digital storytelling Cisco DoGooder Awards See3' Change Agent Award.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Over at Community Organizer 2.0 , they featured a campaign by the Center for Great Apes. It is difficult to get people excited to buy office supplies, but if they have the opportunity to purchase items used by the population you are helping, whether that is apes, children or cancer patients, donors will be more likely to back your cause.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Instead, it’s an opportunity for storytelling, donor cultivation , supporter engagement, and a way to build awareness around your organization and mission. Your Organization’s Community: Often, your best resource is your current base of donors and other supporters. It’s not just a 24-hour event (even if it only “runs” that long).

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

For decades, LLS has harnessed people power to raise funds for cancer research and treatment through Light the Night , Team in Training , Visionaries of the Year , and other unique in-person events—historically raising 67% of all individual contributions made to LLS. Support Authentic Experiences.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 24, 2025

Attend If Youre: A fundraising professional in New Orleans To Register: [link] APRIL NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference Baltimore, MD + Virtual April 16-18, 2025 If youre driven to leverage technology to create a more equitable world, youll find your community at NTEN/NTC. To Register: [link] **Lets Connect!

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat gathered nonprofit video experts and other experienced storytellers to share what works, what channels are best and more when it comes to sharing videos over social media. What does your organization do to communicate with your volunteers, fans, and constituents?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. Emphasize what you will do with the gift and how it will impact the community.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2014

So without further ado, meet our judges, a collection of storytelling experts who will be choosing our awardees. Vanessa Chase is a fundraising and communications strategist. She founded The Storytelling Nonprofit to help nonprofits connect in more meaningful ways with donors through stories and stewardship. Vanessa Chase.

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

While I was with the American Cancer Society, we were inspired by an amazing monitoring system developed by the Humane Society. You can make one, too: type in Cancer (or your own keyword) at search.twitter.com and see what results are returned. In 2008, I helped start the Frozen Pea Fund against breast cancer.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Stronger supporter and community relationships: Marketing provides natural opportunities to connect with people who support your mission, from low-level donors to corporate sponsors. As you continue to market your cause and personalize your communications, you can encourage loyalty and support.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. As you create marketing content, use storytelling strategies. But what makes these fundraisers so successful?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

Often folks are looking simply for gratitude, personal connection, attachment to community, feeling of belonging, greater purpose and a sense of identity. Your giving to our hospital is appreciated” is not the same as “Your giving to cure cancer makes you a visionary leader.” Human beings are wired for storytelling.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

But there is more … There is a wonderful community here. Stephen’s Story was a campaign launched by Teenage cancer fundraiser Stephen Sutton who passed away from cancer, but not before raising several million pounds for the charity as part of his bucket list. His campaign was amplified by other influencers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

Call us social entrepreneurs, changemakers, social innovators, nonprofiteers, the delta sector, np techies, community benefit professionals, pick your poison, there’s a growing number of places we hang out - with one another. And I think it’s good that we’re building such a fun, vibrant community…but not good enough.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We’ve all heard it before: storytelling is at the heart of nonprofit fundraising. As you build out the content for your campaign and start to plan your marketing, storytelling should be at the heart of everything you do. But how often do you really think about that? Let’s stop and take a moment with that concept.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Using CauseVox’s platform, Endure To Cure exemplifies the power of peer-to-peer fundraising by mobilizing almost 1000 individuals to donate to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. This leads to higher levels of engagement, increased donations, and a stronger sense of community around the nonprofit’s cause. Why do you care?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers help nonprofits connect with the community. There are likely a number of interested parties in your community that want to make the world a better place. For example, you’ll need far fewer volunteers at a small lecture event than you will at a community-wide dance-a-thon. Use current volunteers as a resource.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2024

From leveraging compelling storytelling to utilizing interactive features, these strategies are tailored to help organizations of all sizes harness the full potential of their social media presence. By creating compelling content—such as videos, images, and storytelling posts—fundraisers can capture attention and inspire action.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

2) Focus on Storytelling and Impact. More than 56% of social media users cite compelling storytelling as a prime motivator in donating so you should capitalize on your best ambassadors to help raise money. Does your work lend itself to a community engagement campaign? Watch a 4-minute CauseVox demo here.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat gathered nonprofit video experts and other experienced storytellers to share what works, what channels are best and more when it comes to sharing videos over social media. What does your organization do to communicate with your volunteers, fans, and constituents?

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The American Cancer Society: When prospects explore ways to give on the ACS website, they see a clear statement about what they can expect for their donation. Your gift means we can continue to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. Use storytelling to bring the UVP to life. It’s a difference they can see.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Nonprofit storytelling fuels fundraising. The best stories that we’ve seen include these elements: They’re sourced from the community They use quotes and images They tell the same story across multiple mediums They’re designed to be shared. This builds excitement with both your fundraisers and donors. Truly the sky is the limit!

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See3

JULY 31, 2017

“There is just an overwhelming amount of personal and financial stress during a prolonged medical crisis; families can begin to apart socially and psychologically when child has cancer. That comes, it turns out, when the community comes together to support the family of a kid with a critical illness. It happens through Make-A-Wish.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling fuels fundraising. The best stories that we’ve seen include these elements: They’re sourced from the community They use quotes and images They tell the same story across multiple mediums They’re designed to be shared. This builds excitement with both your fundraisers and donors. Truly the sky is the limit!

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2015

We definitely learned what it means to charity: water, but what does meaningful marketing mean to the entire nonprofit community? When I think of meaningful marketing, the next thought that comes to mind is storytelling. You see, storytelling is not just an age old tradition. I have to admit; my mind tends to wander.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling fuels fundraising. The best stories that we’ve seen include these elements: They’re sourced from the community They use quotes and images They tell the same story across multiple mediums They’re designed to be shared. This builds excitement with both your fundraisers and donors. Truly the sky is the limit!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2009

This festival is the first of its kind and is a pillar of the City of Austin, a prominent city in the non-profit, grass roots and activism communities. These organizations, along with filmmakers, will use the festival to spread the word about their cause, develop a community of followers, and expand the film-for-a-cause genre.

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