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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Forum One

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Davey Awards celebrate agencies that demonstrate exceptional creativity. These awards honor the power of big ideas over substantial budgets and emphasize the importance of storytelling and innovation in digital design. Forum One has been recognized with 10 prestigious Davey Awards for our work with clients this year.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes As the air turns crisp and communities gather to celebrate the warmth of the holiday season, you have a unique opportunity to amplify your impact. Partner with Local Businesses and Influencers Collaborate with local businesses, influencers, and community leaders to co-host events or sponsor activities.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

By using community-driven fundraising techniques, such as peer-to-peer fundraising , making phone calls, sharing the campaign online, connecting you with prospective donors, or using their community connections to broaden your campaign’s scope, your board can kickstart the fundraising efforts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

For example, with each communication to your recurring donors, you can explain to them exactly where their money is going and how it supports the cause. Leverage the power of storytelling to add extra personal detail to your supporters’ donations and foster a deeper bond with your sustaining level donors.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Here at Qgiv we celebrate nonprofits seven days a week. Of course, it’s nice to have a national holiday so we can celebrate a little louder than usual. Today, we observe August 17 as National Nonprofit Day to acknowledge the positive impact that nonprofit organizations have on our local communities and around the world.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Now it's time to celebrate and share the inspiration with you — our community. for our gala celebration. Join us for a celebration of the nonprofit sector. See cutting-edge storytelling. digital storytelling TechSoup Event storymakers tsevents video' Reserve your ticket here.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. Harold led an exercise that challenged us to find ways to be more intentional with our storytelling. Here are my top five insights from that discussion.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

Their work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, CNN and AdWeek and Doug is a guest lecturer at Stanford University on the power of storytelling for nonprofit organizations. You spontaneously leap to your feet and shout as you celebrate your team’s epic win! Watch what this group of teens did for their community.

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NTEN

APRIL 10, 2014

To recognize the tremendous work of volunteers that support the nonprofit sector, we’ll be publishing a blog post every day this week to celebrate their contributions. Today we give a huge thanks to our mighty team of NTEN Community Champions : you helped to collectively raise over $30,000 for the greater good of the #nptech community!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

The first is compelling brand storytelling, and the second is fluency in social technology. Unfortunately few brands effectively master both, as veteran storytellers struggle to deeply understand social technology, or digital natives rush to emerging technology only to overlook the importance of storytelling.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The contest is presented by YouTube and See3 Communications and generously sponsored by Cisco and us, NTEN. We’re seeking out and celebrating the best videos that nonprofit organizations have created to advance their missions using this powerful medium to create meaningful change for the better.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2021

It may seem strange for a new, invite-only platform that is currently only available on iOS to gain widespread popularity so quickly, but FOMO — or fear of missing out — mixed with scaled, community-based conversation (think: interactive podcasts) appears to be a winning combination. VP of Marketing Communications at Salesforce.org.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

This campaign was more than a fundraiserit was an opportunity for donors to witness the talent within the autism community while directly supporting ASFs mission to advance research, improve lives, and foster understanding. Share the Stage isnt just about raising fundsits about celebrating collaboration and breaking barriers.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Corporations give back to the communities that support them. Gen Z wants to be part of a community, so think virtual. We started a newsletter that has long-form content and highlights members to help build our membership into more of a community.”— Donors share their good fortune with those in need.

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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.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

We are proud to see how this work continues to make an impact on communities, the nation, and the world. The new American Jazz Museum brand positions the museum to be a beacon of rich history and vibrancy for the community and neighborhood and attract audiences from around the country to experience music from a range of eras and artists.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2013

If a fantastic community story falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? Forced metaphor aside, your community is full of stories, and it is these stories that bind your community together. But how can you make sure your community's stories are being shared? How to Participate.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Perhaps it was some of those that can help to account for the NTEN community's busy week. This Member round up features mergers and lots of great new tools to help you with everything from storytelling to benchmarking and finding local Jewish holiday celebrations.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2014

These last few months, we worked with a number of partners to bring you the Baby Steps Storytelling Competition with the belief that early childhood education is the most important investment we can make in our children’s future. Let's celebrate the winners! competitions tsdigs storytelling community'

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

She is one of our great online community organizers. In 2013, she co-authored Social Change Anytime Everywhere: How to implement online multichannel strategies to spark advocacy, raise money, and engage your community with Allyson Kaplin. Certainly several of our celebrities mentioned ongoing concerns around privacy.

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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. Collective experience: Building community through stories Research from Princeton University shows that when we share stories, our physiological responses align.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Each of these auctioneers was selected by the greater fundraising community as they are nominated, vetted and then opened up to nationwide voting to arrive at the finalists. Suzanne has been instrumental in raising millions for nonprofits and foundations throughout the country that have propelled community engagement and support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

GivingTuesday , a day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season that celebrates and encourages charitable activities that support nonprofit organizations, will take place exactly 28 days or four more Tuesdays from today. This is exactly what GivingTuesday is doing with the capacity building aspect of its campaign.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 23, 2023

Are they young activists passionate about climate change or experienced professionals with a heart for community development? Reddit – Engage with niche communities by joining relevant subreddits and participating in discussions. Snapchat – Targets a younger demographic and allows sharing of short, engaging content.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2025

Celebrate milestones: Is your organization celebrating a milestone? Capitalize on current events: Were not suggesting you hijack a news cycle, but if something happening in your community, state or country impacts your organization, then it might be a great time to send a fundraising appeal to your donors.

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Neon CRM

MARCH 27, 2025

Thank-you messaging that celebrates your donors generosity and welcomes them to your community of supporters. DONT: Forget to Say Thank You A donation receipt doesnt take the place of a well-written thank-you, but it is a great opportunity to celebrate your donors generosity.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

Perhaps it is a combination of a few different storytelling elements. Our Storymakers 2014 challenge kicks off August 26, so to get you inspired, I've compiled some great examples of digital storytelling in crowdfunding campaigns. Storymakers2014 fundraising crowdfunding digital storytelling causevox' Cool photos?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

He is one of the best teachers to learn howto use brand storytelling and social media to build your organization’s reputation, donor community, and social impact. He is offering a seminar (visit www.WeFirst13.com com for details). But these efforts will only build the company’s reputation if the success stories are told.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

PSFK presents a ‘curated collection of creative thinkers will present new ideas in design, innovation and storytelling to an audience of peers’ in New York City on April 11. The Summit is building a community of queer women in tech worldwide. Celebrate Your Life. Rakia Reynolds , Skai Blue Media. . Empact Showcase 2014.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Discover how Flipcause’s innovative platform empowers you to maximize the impact of tribute fundraising, helping you raise more funds and build lasting relationships with your community. By nurturing these emotional ties, you create a community of dedicated supporters who are committed to your organization’s success.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Are communications skills strong across the organization? Written, verbal, interpersonal, storytelling, and presentation? When employees attain new levels of ability, reward those accomplishments and celebrate success both individually and publicly. Do all staffers have the knowledge to be brand ambassadors?

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Tableau

MARCH 6, 2021

It’s time for another monthly look at the most exciting Tableau-related blogs and videos produced by our community in the last month. February was a special month, because we also launched our new Tableau Community Hub —a space dedicated to elevating and celebrating the people, programs, and inspirational work of the community.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Last night, we held our Digital Storytelling Challenge Awards Party here at TechSoup headquarters in San Francisco. We screened highlights from the more than 100 video, image, and GoldMail submissions and celebrated the great work nonprofits and libraries are doing to tell their unique and important stories.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

However, when approached with creativity and strategic thinking, it can serve as a powerful instrument for storytelling, showcasing impact, and inspiring donors and supporters to take action. Storytelling techniques Craft these stories with care, using narrative techniques that engage the emotions of your readers.

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NTEN

MARCH 17, 2011

By Roger Burks, NTC Storytellers Host One of my favorite things to do at each Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) that I attend is to find a comfortable chair — or a nice bit of floor — to sit, write and quietly experience what's going on. It's a celebration of personality. It's the continuation of community.

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