Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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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. Multi-channel strategies were crucial for broad outreach, frequency and engagement. Online Donations – St.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

You’ve read articles about up-and-coming communications channels and whether you should incorporate them into your nonprofit outreach strategy. But, the fact of the matter is, the channels you employ will have little impact on your outreach strategy if the messages you send through those channels are subpar.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. In addition to overall giving increasing these next two months, the number of your donors giving online and via social media channels is growing. 2) Explore YouTube Giving Tools.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 22, 2013

Content marketing, and especially the “storytelling” aspect, is incredibly important in the evolving digital world. The solution to content marketing and storytelling is blogging, because each post can be easily shared as a link via social media without cutting out vital parts of the story your nonprofit is trying to tell.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

By Jess Woloszyn , Content Specialist at Classy.org – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Show them precisely what impact their gift will make. A group of major donors who want to make a big impact.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 17, 2013

It’s more important than ever to keep your digital channels up to date and as lively as possible. The post Increase Holiday Donations With These 5 Digital Strategies appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. In fact 76% of donors started searching for nonprofit information after seeing an online ad.

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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. These artists are all great examples of how media can be used for social change - as a vehicle for storytelling. And he did it well.

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

When a complete website redesign is not an option, there are small tweaks and improvements that can help you quickly optimize your website’s impact today. You can reimagine old footage or images by giving them new life on your social media channels. Think about your website experience from top to bottom as a storytelling platform.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

Key Takeaway : From websites, to email, to apps to social media, having a mobile strategy that’s executed across all your online channels is a key part of future growth. Beyond simply creating neat graphics, nonprofits are starting to seriously think about ways to use the data they have to visually show their work, impact and results.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Share your donors’ impact. . This helps you also broaden your overall outreach, as communicating with donors on multiple channels and showing consistent attention to detail can go a long way towards converting new donors while also solidifying your relationship with your current ones. . Share your donors’ impact. . Add visuals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

A well produced and high quality PSA will go a long way with the media station as well as the listeners/viewers and make a bigger impact than a spot that is clearly not good. PSAs are a great way to take advantage of expensive advertising channels outside of your budget, but they aren’t the end all be all.

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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. . Your channel is the vessel in which you choose to share your content.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

Whether you tell stories in your fundraising or communications program, chances are you want to understand the impact and return on investment (or ROI) of the stories you tell. One of the best storytelling tips I can give you is to set yourself up for measurement success from the very beginning. Need some storytelling inspiration?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In fact, one of the most in-demand job skills for digital marketers and fundraisers is knowing how to effectively use social media advertising channels and Google Ads. Perhaps improved storytelling (text, images, videos, polls, stickers, etc.) 6) If eligible, experiment with Fan Subscriptions to gain monthly donors.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 26, 2015

LGBT organizations, for example, are using channels like Facebook, Twitter […]. The post How LGBT Organizations Use Social Media For Social Good appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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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. Participants include @GivingTues, @magusgalmarini (Agus Galmarini of the Gates Foundation) @ArielAzoff (Social Impact at Medium), @ meansandrew (Head of Philanthropy & Civic Innovation @Uptake ) and me. Blog Posts.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 18, 2021

One of the tactics I frequently use is storytelling to increase awareness of a campaign (surprise, surprise). As you might imagine, this is very complementary to a multi-channel fundraising campaign in that it helps your organization be omnipresent. The story communicates the impact of your organization’s solution.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2011

Ready to dive into how to convey messages using specific marketing channels, and ultimately, how to measure the results of your work? If you have more employees, the impact is even greater! Storytelling. Keep reading. Use Your E-mail Signature. Every nonprofit has a story. Build a Marketing Plan.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Below are six tips for nonprofits that want to use digital storytelling to engage donors and boost giving.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Get specific about how a gift today will translate to impact tomorrow—and wherever possible, quantify! The weeks leading up to GivingTuesday are a great opportunity to speak with your supporters about what your goals are for the day, and what kind of impact their gifts can help you make. Make sure you tell your supporters about it!

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Focus on impact storytelling . But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. Together, these two channels optimize the delivery of any kind of communication material. . Personalize all appeals . Segment your audience .

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

With the help of impactful testimonials, you can turn compelling narratives into a driving force for your mission. They serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work. This widespread use maximizes their impact.

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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. Utilizing infographics, charts, and other visual tools can help break down your nonprofit’s achievements and impact into digestible bits.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 24, 2010

Her new book, “The Nonprofit Marketing Guide: High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Build Support for Your Good Cause,&# is part survival guide and part nitty-gritty how-to handbook for nonprofit communicators. I’ve always preferred to work with smaller organizations because I felt like my impact was always greater there.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Effective storytelling is the secret sauce of nonprofit fundraising and marketing. David Aaker is the guru of powerful, authentic, and engaging storytelling. This book provides a simple framework for measuring impact of a strategy used by a social sector organization. 5) Creating Signature Stories by David Aaker.

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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. Flickr Photo by Rex Hammock. Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto share why. Silos are for corn.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. Telling a good story can also give your donors confidence that your nonprofit is making an impact and that their donations are used effectively. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? To that aim, there are two important terms to know.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

And while last-minute or poorly coordinated year-end fundraising campaigns may not be as effective as well-planned, multi-channel efforts—you only miss the shots you don’t take. Thank first-time donors for their first gift, highlight the impact of that gift, and ask them to consider making a second gift to make a bigger difference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2013

What’s the latest impact of new technologies on society? This has definitely not gone unnoticed by nonprofit marketers, with a number of high profile organisations starting to utilize these channels to communicate with their audiences, both cheaply and effectively. Guest Post Storytelling Video' What’s not?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

One way to differentiate your organization and drive greater giving is through the power of storytelling. Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. Emotional storytelling is more effective in fundraising than facts and figures alone.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

We want them to share content, we want them to feel really connected to their impact and we want them to represent that to all their friends and family.”. You can then make each testimonial a piece of content for your social channels by quoting the best parts in an image. Harness the Power of Storytelling.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2011

There are two cohort groups, one working on strategic use of a single channel and a more advanced group working on an integrated strategy. With both, the process begins with setting SMART objectives and Kami Huyse points out why this is important. Increase email list sign ups through social media channels by 500 names by June 30, 2012.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 19, 2015

In a word, storytelling , relating a message to supporters that is both engaging and leads them to take action. In short, knowing and understanding the impact they are having makes donors feel the tangible effects they’re making in the world. So what makes one organization stand out from all others in terms of success? Picktochart.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2022

Incorporating storytelling. Use storytelling techniques , such as introducing the main character, the issue your organization is trying to address, and your proposed solution. Connecting donations to impact. Prepare your marketing channels. These marketing channels might include: Social media. Direct mail.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 25, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Power Up Your Content: Mastering the Art of Compelling Storytelling Discover the secrets of storytelling that make your nonprofit stand out! Introduction Storytelling is an essential part of any nonprofit fundraising campaign. Use Visuals : Visuals are a powerful tool in storytelling.

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