NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2022

Financial storytelling isn’t about number-crunching—it's a smart way to clearly communicate your financial position to your stakeholders, even if they’re not accountants. Download this whitepaper to understand how to tell your financial story in a way that boosts your sustainability and growth.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 2, 2022

Writing a successful fundraising communication — be it an e-appeal, social media post, direct mail letter, personal letter, program copy or anything else — can feel daunting. Especially given the high rate of failure (since 100% response is rare), having to write the ask can seem like a pathway to failure.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

These could be individuals youve seen demonstrate a lot of passion for your cause or have a personal story that ties them to it. Determine what youll share and when across your communication channels, including email, social media, text messaging, and your website. 8) Launch and Engage Youre almost ready to launch!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Stories are windows into new worlds. Now more than ever, nonprofits need to share stories of how they’re making the world better.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible.

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.orgSource

JULY 3, 2023

Giving your association’s stories their 15 minutes of fame has never been easier. In fact, it has the potential to be the star of your communication campaigns and the basis for multiple other varieties of messaging. An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” video was still a communications outlier.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets. Welcome people who can contribute unique stories and experiences. Enhance Communication The other three Cs depend on this fourth quality. Avoid cookie-cutter hiring.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 17, 2025

“ Numbers have an important story to tell. Data visualization uses graphs, maps, and other graphics to communicate complex information more effectively. But pair that text with an image, and we remember 65% of the information communicated. They rely on you to give them a clear and convincing voice.” Thats a big jump.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Seems nonprofit communications folks everywhere have jumped on the infographic bandwagon. But an infographic is no cure-all for your communication woes. The example below uses just two eye-catching visuals to tell a simple yet startling story about global carbon emissions. Amelia Kohm, Ph.D. , Are simple. A few might work.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 1, 2022

In his latest blog, Duke Haddad talks about how he learned a long time ago that video is vital to nonprofit storytelling to educate prospects, donors, and other constituencies by showing the impact a nonprofit makes on a community.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

If you’ve done all the work to compile compelling stories, gather impressive statistics, and produce a visually engaging digital report, then why only use that report once? Highlight compelling data points or success stories to inspire action, whether donating or getting involved with your organization.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2021

If your organization is a university or hospital foundation with millions in the bank, then hiring a company to do all video-related communications for you might make sense. Use your iPhone or Zoom or whatever tool you are comfortable with to do the recording.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 16, 2024

Branding can make or break a nonprofit, yet many organizations struggle to communicate their value effectively. Without clear, concise communication, potential supporters may not grasp the full impact of the nonprofit’s work. Using stories and testimonials makes the mission tangible and understandable.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2025

Even the best strategy will fall flat if it isnt communicated effectively and embraced across the organization. Aligning People: Moving in the Same Direction with Purpose When an organizations people are aligned, theres a clear throughline between the mission, the strategic plan, and the daily work being done at every level.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 12, 2020

But, you will quickly saturate your base of supporters if all your communications revolve around fundraising asks. . Sending email communications is your chance to ignite strategic conversations with your donors, members, volunteers, and subscribers. You can also tell powerful stories through the testimonials of the people you serve.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

With more than 150 countries joining, and more than 14 billion impressions on social channels every year, it’s the perfect opportunity to tell your story to a global audience of people interested in making a difference through the power of social media. The theme of your story can help you define the content you’ll need to create.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Include inspiring stories and testimonials. Pare down the most inspiring stories from the past year into bite-sized stories or quotes, and your donors will feel proud to be a part of your team. Pair your impact stories with high-quality photos showcasing the difference you make in your community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2024

While organizations have mainly used basic SMS for communications and fundraising, the explosion of smartphone technology and the proliferation of messaging apps have to diversify their approach to supporter engagement. Mobile messaging has evolved significantly over the past decade, especially within the nonprofit sector.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For nonprofit professionals serving rural communities, building strong donor relationships starts with clear communication about local needs and measurable outcomes. Building support starts with helping donors understand these crucial differences in how housing insecurity manifests in their specific communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

Everyone is talking about the ways that artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline the process of creating articles, stories, or posts. To create meaningful material that will move audiences to action, though, a human touch and a sound communication strategy is still essential. Stories of impact and change?

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Hands on Fundraising

APRIL 2, 2024

And stories are the way we connect to people’s feelings. You know that we humans are wired for story. And that a story will plant an idea in someone’s head much better and faster than any list of facts. That’s why […] The post Finding the stories you need appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Hands on Fundraising

JULY 2, 2024

I’m convinced we’re made of stories And if that sounds a little goofy, then I’m guilty. The stories we tell ourselves about our lives and loves. The stories we hear from other people that shed light on who they are. But I’m sticking to it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 26, 2021

By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design and communications firm specializing in nonprofit organizations to help them fundraise, educate, and promote membership and events through design solutions. Clearly and simply define the purpose of the communication. 1) Stay on point. Do you want them to become a member?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2025

The underlying rationale, facts, and stories should be repeated over and over in the messaging of all promotional and solicitation initiatives. Create a communications calendar: The good news is that there have never been so many communication channels, and the better news is that many of them are affordable even for smaller nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. Sense of urgency.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Nonprofits spend most of their time trying to get donations, so make sure you follow-up every contribution with a prompt thank you, acknowledgement, and receipt that communicates your organization's story with impact.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Nonprofits spend most of their time trying to get donations, so make sure you follow-up every contribution with a prompt thank you, acknowledgement, and receipt that communicates your organization's story with impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. It can be tough to know how to move forward since your donors have different communication goals than your nonprofit. Feeding America.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Communication Various kinds of messaging resonate with different generations and supporter types. Supporters across the globe are interested in hearing personal stories about how their support has made a difference, and volunteers are the supporter group most likely to say this describes them perfectly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

Communicate your organization’s unique value proposition clearly, transparently, authentically, and relevantly. The next step is for the organization to craft and disseminate a story through the “digital storytelling ecosystem:”. Presented here is a roadmap for differentiating your international organization – in a competitive U.S.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

So, we began to view fundraising not as a necessary evil but as an opportunity to build a community of advocates deeply invested in our mission. We started sharing the stories of the collective’s artisans, illustrating the direct impact of their donations. Tailor your communications to reflect these nuanced interests.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

For example, Greenpeace Canada and No Kid Hungry : Story Highlight Covers. Third, if your nonprofit regularly shares stories on Instagram, make a strong first impression by creating custom Highlight covers using a graphic design tool or a mobile app. For example, Oceana and the Dogs Trust : Account Category & Contact Information.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

2) Craft a compelling message (behind-the-scenes, a call-to-action, a positive story, etc.). 3) Upload visual content that tells the story of your organization. 8) Experiment with Facebook Stories. The same is true with Facebook Stories. Experiment with Facebook Stories and make your own decision.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

I’m here with an end-of-year timeline and fundraising communications calendar to make end-of-year fundraising as easy as pie. October Collect testimonials, impact stories, videos, and pictures and use them to write ‘reporting back’ stewardship emails, postcards, texts, thank-a-thon phone scripts, or letters.

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sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2025

Your online presence allows you to set the tone and make a good first impression with potential donors and a compelling financial story can be the gateway for the curious to become long-term supporters. With aligned systems, your financial story is always available, so you can keep your communications fresh and tailored to your audiences.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Here’s some stellar advice on what to think about before you start writing your appeal from fundraising expert Claire Axelrad: A compelling story. A photo that reinforces your story. A : Personalizing your communications—whether email or direct mail—has a huge impact on your donors’ feeling known, seen, and appreciated by you.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

So, think twice before cutting back on communications – especially during the end-of-year season when people tend to do the lion’s share of giving. Generally, sharing one story is best. Impact reports, on the other hand, tend to share multiple stories.

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