Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

charity: water , a nonprofit that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, is leading the way when it comes to redefining nonprofit marketing; they are exceptional at inbound marketing, focusing on creating powerful content to inspire people to join their cause. How can your organization apply this?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

Events give people a reason to come out and support the cause and are the perfect backdrop to share how your charity makes a difference. These events aim to showcase the work that the nonprofit has accomplished on behalf of the donors, and is also a great opportunity to involve beneficiaries to share their stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Julia Campbell is social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. And, according to numerous studies , we now that women at virtually every income level are more likely to give to charity (in some cases, nearly twice as much). By Julia Campbell .

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Charity watchdogs are a type of nonprofit that publicly share information about charities, including reviews and ratings. Storytelling as a solution. Communicating what a nonprofit does through storytelling is a valuable and engaging tool for stakeholders. Equip your nonprofit to tell stories of impact today.

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

We all have a story. That's what the Digital Storytelling Challenge seeks to accomplish every year. We want to help inspire and educate you to be able to tell your own story with confidence and with success. We want to help inspire and educate you to be able to tell your own story with confidence and with success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2012

The site was established in 2004 on the 10th Anniversary of the genocide in partnership with the Rwanda Government, Kigali City Council, and Aegis Trust, a charity in the UK dedicated to the prediction, prevention, and ultimately elimination of genocide. You can find her story on the Generation Rwanda site).

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In April of 2020, Charity Navigator surveyed over 4,000 nonprofit representatives and learned that of those surveyed, 83% reported suffering financial hardship due to the pandemic and the economic shut down. Many organizations are now finding that a crisis management plan is not the whole story.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2011

I'm going to start by telling a story about storytelling. While devotedly pouring over websites dedicated to votive candles and stationary, googling " decoupage ", and researching charities for our registry, I was stopped in my tracks by a striking banner ad. By Nasser Asif, Director of Marketing and Media, See3 Communications.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2020

As an additional sponsor perk, add the sponsor’s company name and logo to any signage you place with your DipJar. Ask a local coffee shop to place your DipJar on their register counter for a Charity Month. Not sure how to tell your organization’s story? Put your Jar to Work! Create an Anniversary Campaign!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

In previous years, we called it our Digital Storytelling Challenge. Any charity anywhere in the world can send us a short video or five-picture Flickr slideshow that tells about their work and will be entered to win some cash prizes. Our story challenges get lots of attention. Please visit the site to view this video).

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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. Breaking news relevant to your mission and programs. 6) Respond to and engage with followers.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

So whether you’re hosting a charity golf tournament and haven’t hit your target numbers or are running a donation campaign that’s short of its objective, you can tap into the power of peer-to-peer fundraising with these four strategies to beat the clock and meet your goals.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Not every donor is necessarily going to come to you – for larger donations and sponsorships, you’ll have to pitch your charity. Every successful charity has a few major donors or sponsors that give them the lion’s share of their funds. If not, don’t spend your entire time talking about your charity. Do: Tell A Story.

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MAY 27, 2021

NRDC launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories and moments from the last 50 years to mark its anniversary. Our team partnered with NRDC to conceptualize how to capture these highlights in an engaging and informative story. The Frist Art Museum. Excellence – Website for Cultural Institutions.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept. When asked, Melissa mentioned having a strong fundraising strategy begins with having a strong plan in place ahead of time. Here is a list of ways you can cover more ground for your year-end campaign: Share Your Story.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Over $1,640,000 in gifts were given this year, and over $177,000,000 was raised online for charities and nonprofits. Storytelling works. In 2015 and 2016, #GivingTuesday created #MyGivingStory , a campaign that aimed to raise awareness by using storytelling as a marketing tactic. A story length of only 500-600 words.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 13, 2016

Tina, the development director, found the perfect grant in the most unlikely of places…) A bold proclamation? They will be more likely to invest in your nonprofit to make the community a better place to live. Several agencies post 990 forms each year, including Guidestar and Charity Navigator. Let’s do that.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Maximize Your Digital Marketing Channels Even if your event is taking place in-person, your marketing efforts should be primarily happening online. Start by optimizing your organization’s website for ticket sales: Feature the event on your homepage with a prominently placed “Buy Tickets” button.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We’ll share the best places to find your assets and the best practices for your press releases, donation pages, website, and more. 4 Steps To Telling Your Nonprofit’s Story Through Email. Make your emails are unique and effective with these email storytelling tips. The Power Of Storytelling For Fundraising.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Every nonprofit aims to have impact, but few have the systems in place to calculate little more than outputs. While this story was inspiring, it didn’t necessarily represent the great work SAI did as a whole. The true test of any nonprofit is to demonstrate impact. But the first test is to set up a way to measure it.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Whether it’s a corporate gala, a charity fundraiser, or a celebratory soirée, the role of the Décor Committee Chair is pivotal in curating an ambiance that resonates with your guests on a sensory level. Your artistry stimulates conversations, encourages connections, and becomes an integral part of the stories guests will recount.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Asking someone to donate to a toilet charity might not usually yield great results, but because they made it more relatable, tangible and fun, WaterAid had amazing success with this campaign. Put an emphasis on storytelling by using real names, avoiding fancy jargon and showing your donors the direct impact of their donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

In August, 2015, the second ALS Icebucket Challenge took place. 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.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Charity Fundraising Agent (Android, iPhone) helps you keep track of your fundraising campaigns by monitoring both online and offline donations. From gaming to storytelling, these apps make supporting a cause entertaining and interactive. iOS) is a microdonation app that aims to make donating to charities a social activity.

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Still wondering if you have what it takes to tell a story through video? As charities, we tell stories all the time—it’s how we show our donors their money is making a difference! Find your story. Like all good stories, your final script should have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Of course you do!

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

In October 2017, she published her first book, “Permission To Screw Up,” in which she tells the stories of her biggest mistakes in leadership. She hopes to inspire other leaders to share their “perfectly imperfect” stories of success to empower people with the knowledge that even if they screw up, they can still make it. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

For example, they recently set up an Amazon wish list for their Food Pantry and posted to their FB page. Within minutes, a fan commented that they had just placed an order for them. They used social media to help win the DC Best Place to Volunteer Contest. Image by Codilicious from Flickr. They said thanks.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

ways to tell stories in just a few seconds. Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. Help , a nonprofit dedicated to helping other nonprofits tell their stories through film and video.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 19, 2017

By becoming better storytellers, a nonprofit can send out a stronger message about the impact of their programs. Each organization is so unique in its own way that if it simply told a better story, the minute details of how it spends its money would be overshadowed. The way we think about charity is dead wrong [Video file].

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See3

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Here are a few good title examples from YouTube star PewDiePie for Charity Water and the Sierra Club. In your video description, consider telling people a story instead of describing what’s happening in the video. Be entertaining, and remember that the description area is not the place to hit messaging points.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 3, 2016

So make sure you have a data strategy in place before thinking about implementing BI tools. Other solid metrics to consider include tracking how many people attend board meetings, how much money each program brought in, and your standard administrative costs versus the money that goes to the focal point of your charity.

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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. On empathy & telling stories that matter. Now don’t get me wrong, I love you people. starts around 17:27).

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2015

Consider using images of real people to help you tell your story; it's even better if the people are a part of your mission. Generic stock photos do not convey authenticity, and therefore using them on your site to tell your organization's story comes off as inauthentic. Places to go for images: Top 10 Sources for Free Images.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

After all, many nonprofits and charities raise upwards of 30% or more of their annual operating budget during these few short months. In the script, be sure to mention the donor’s name, the amount they contributed, and maybe add one unique detail about their donation (time, place, etc.).

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 27, 2017

Using Razoo’s nonprofit portal, any registered nonprofit can set up a professionally branded, completely custom charity fundraising page to collect donations at any time. To help you make the most of your fundraising campaigns, Razoo has built-in storytelling and social sharing features. Standout Features.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

But it’s not just about aesthetics; your design should have a purpose and tell a story. Storytelling through Design Now, let’s dive into the heart of your campaign – storytelling. Images, videos, and infographics are your allies in creating a compelling story.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2007

in order to get an idea to stick, the idea needs to be Simple, Unexpected, Concrete, Credible, tug at Emotions, and tell a Story (their acronym is SUCCES). They do a good job of using examples for each of these things (like why Southwest Airlines is so successful, and why the Kidney Heist urban legend sticks so well, among other stories.

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