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. Thank donors and volunteers often. Volunteers share their campaign pages with friends, family, and the rest of their personal networks.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Unlike businesses that market their goods or services for the purpose of making a profit, nonprofit marketing tends to focus on goals like: Raising awareness of the nonprofit’s cause and educating the public about key issues Engaging supporters in the organization’s operations (fundraising campaigns, volunteer opportunities, events, etc.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

I delivered a keynote for Social Good Brasil in 2012 and for a conference on volunteering hosted by Fundação Telefônica in 2014. Some points and examples we shared in response to questions: Fundraisers need to be experts in transmedia storytelling techniques and exploring new possibilities for sharing stories. Content is king.

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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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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

For example, they ask for two-way radios because, “These radios are used by all staff and volunteers when on grounds. Use your storytelling skills! Explain the purpose of each item: Why do you need this? CGA is quite thorough in this regard and is clear why they need each item. As with any donation, follow-up is important.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 24, 2025

Offering opportunities to collaborate with fundraisers from around the globe, youll find sessions dedicated to donor research, relationship building, volunteer engagement, leadership, ethics, and accountability all designed to help you elevate your impact. Attend If Youre: A nonprofit professional working with cancer centers across the US.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

Human storytelling. Or a breast cancer survivor who was pregnant when diagnosed, and she received care thanks to a grant provided to the hospital by Susan G. The strength of your campaign’s proof points won’t necessarily ensure success, but the strength of your storytelling with the right influencer partners will. Stacy Caprio.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

A good social media policy provides clear guidelines on what staff should do when posting and interacting with constituents, volunteers, and donors. Read an account of how Canteen , an Australian nonprofit dedicated to supporting teenagers with cancer, used social media to raise awareness for an online and offline campaign.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

So, you want to recruit volunteers, but you’re not sure how to go about it. You get plenty of calls and visits to your organization with inquiries about volunteer opportunities, but the conversation often doesn’t go far because the right questions aren’t being asked. So why DO they want to volunteer? Who Are You Looking For?

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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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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. Brainstorm story angles with your Board, staff, and volunteers. See what types of stories they cover.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We recommend including: Board Members Major Donors Recurring Donors Longtime Donors Volunteers Members (if applicable). We’ve all heard it before: storytelling is at the heart of nonprofit fundraising. Your soft launch is a way to introduce the campaign and ask for support from a specific group of people. Obviously share them!

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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. For example: “I first encountered Habitat for Humanity as a volunteer. I met a family who lived in a cramped and dilapidated apartment.

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See3

JULY 31, 2017

See3 is working with Make-A-Wish to help them tell more powerful stories – stories that speak to the impact of a wish on everyone touched by the experience, stories that illustrate the urgency of granting those wishes, and the need for donors and potential volunteers to step up. This work matters. Dr. Fahner loves this work.

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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.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

A good social media policy provides clear guidelines on what staff should do when posting and interacting with constituents, volunteers, and donors. Read an account of how Canteen , an Australian nonprofit dedicated to supporting teenagers with cancer, used social media to raise awareness for an online and offline campaign.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Here’s the best candidates for peer-to-peer: Board members Staff Volunteers Partners Returning donors Program alumni Past event attendees. Your volunteer fundraisers are out on the field making the plays and scoring the touchdowns, while you draw up the game plans, help them play to their strengths, and cheer them on.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. Connect with volunteers. Provide engaging content that your supporters want to interact with and share with others— blog posts with human stories, striking images, videos that explain your mission, information on your volunteer program, event invitations, etc. Plan exciting fundraising events.

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Storytelling is an essential component of fundraising , and especially so when it comes to mobile fundraising. So, how exactly can your mobile fundraising affect and support your nonprofit storytelling? When it comes to storytelling with mobile fundraising, make sure to put your donors at the center of the story.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

Here’s the best candidates for peer-to-peer: Board members Staff Volunteers Partners Returning donors Program alumni Past event attendees. Your volunteer fundraisers are out on the field making the plays and scoring the touchdowns, while you draw up the game plans, help them play to their strengths, and cheer them on.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

People in need of surgery, cancer treatments, and transfusions due to traumatic injuries benefit from blood drives everywhere. If you don’t have the internal manpower to do so, however, you’ll need to seek out volunteers to help with the planning process. Videos are also a highly effective storytelling tool. Blood drive.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

Here’s the best candidates for peer-to-peer: Board members Staff Volunteers Partners Returning donors Program alumni Past event attendees. Your volunteer fundraisers are out on the field making the plays and scoring the touchdowns, while you draw up the game plans, help them play to their strengths, and cheer them on.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Start promoting your campaign in the fall months so that when your supporters have funds (or the time to volunteer) to give at the end of the year, they’ll remember to give to your organization. Share photos of your campaign events or volunteer opportunities to highlight the human side of your cause.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

And in 2018, as you saw, as I hurriedly got on to this to this presentation, I was diagnosed with cancer and I felt I needed to retire. But if not, I’m talking about actually volunteering at a program event, taking off that board member hat and actually doing some hands-on stuff with the clients. Again, they are volunteers.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2006

I think a very, very big part of social change is storytelling, and I know that's why you do what you do. When I did a little digging into who this guy was, he was one of three leaders of one of the world's largest companies called Freeport-McMoRan, which is engaged in mining and chemical production all around the world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Her enthusiasm and love for entertaining began at an early age which led her to become a professional clown named, “Sneakerz” in which she devoted time for volunteer work at Children’s Hospitals, the Special Olympics, children’s parties and countless events! Dan volunteers his time as a dedicated Rotarian with the Anchorage South Rotary Club.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what mistakes nonprofits should avoid when crafting compelling stories: Dear Charity Clairity, I’ve been hearing a lot about storytelling and want to be sure I avoid common pitfalls. The post [ASK AN EXPERT] What Are Some Storytelling Pitfalls To Avoid?

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

The fundamentals of human behavior have a large effect on an organization’s ability to fundraise, so this book breaks down the psychology of peer-to-peer fundraising and the fuel that drives donor and volunteer behavior. Free Download: Your Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling. By Dan Pallotta.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2009

With the wildlife we're compiling, We could keep the scientists smiling, And lose the grave and stern decorum that was our storytelling before, 'Though tweets are short and fitted,' I said, we'll increase the total submitted. Utterli bc often our volunteers only have a phone and no computer or internet access. Everyone likes photos.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Jimmie Alford, one of the great fundraisers in America, told me a story a few years ago, which was about this volunteer who had to raise money for mental health in a community. ” And the volunteer said, “Oh, I’m not asking for money, I just want to get your advice. We know that storytelling is powerful.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

We saw a nonprofit in cancer care raising, you know, almost three times more at their annual event because they did these four simple steps. What is the value that you give to supporters, donors, volunteers? You need to get better at storytelling, like strengthen those muscles and practice it and do it over and over again.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

From #batkid to #GivingTuesday, the Next Generation of American Giving to Content Marketing for Nonprofits , storytelling to social fundraising, retention rates to relationship building, the roundup below covers it all (and everything in between). So, it’s time to get in front of this group. Checklists. They’re necessary.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2021

employed powerful visuals to grab your attention and storytelling designed to keep you reading. Macmillan Support Center drives engagement by asking their community to share pictures with their father’s who fought cancer. She is the author of two books, a mom of two kids, and a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 21, 2025

Maybe its the family member they lost to breast cancer or the poverty they experienced as a child. 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. Its a difference they can see. Be specific.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 27, 2025

By making your needs known via multiple channels, youll receive the revenue, volunteer hours, and event attendance youre looking for. Leverage storytelling. For example, after searching for the term fight childhood cancer, an ad for the organization CURE Childhood Cancer appears as the first result. Write compelling copy.

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