Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

billion by bringing together individual donors, businesses, and communities in a unified event with a shared purpose. GivingTuesday fundraising allows many charities and nonprofits to raise more on this day than any other and reminds us of the positive community, societal, and personal impact of supporting causes aligned with our values.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In part two of this series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about how to engage your audience emotionally through creative storytelling. In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. . In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. .

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The stakes are high; securing funds means supporting the needs of my own community. We advocate for our communities while operating within systems that may not always reflect our values or experiences. Here are some wellness tips to help you thrive: Rest as resistance Your worth is not tied to how many hours you work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2024

Additionally, AI and chatbots have been increasingly employed for automated responses and personalized communication, helping nonprofits engage with supporters more efficiently. New trends in community-building can significantly strengthen mobile messaging practices and help build stronger, more engaged communities.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

A welcome email series helps you stay top of mind and builds trust with first-time donors. Studies tell us that thanking donors right away helps them feel important and satisfied about their gift. Stories help personalize your mission and show real impact with real people. What is a welcome email series?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Small towns and remote communities face distinct barriers when tackling housing insecurity – from scattered populations across wide geographic areas to limited transportation and fewer emergency shelter options. Organizations that articulate these community-specific needs position supporters to make a targeted impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2021

After nearly ten months of almost exclusively helping nonprofits hold virtual events and fundraisers, the team at MobileCause has honed in on what your nonprofit needs to support a year of memorable and lucrative fundraising. This comprehensive checklist will help you save time, stay organized and raise more donations.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion in Nonprofit Storytelling. Think about the voices you need on your team in order to effectively serve the population you want to help, seek out those applicants, and pay them fairly. . Don’t be afraid to ask for help. . But how do you go about that? Why is this important?

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. Cultural change is needed to achieve long-term advances in justice and equity, making the role of transformational storytellers all the more important," said Mertes.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

After the commercialism craze of Black Friday and Cyber Monday is over, GivingTuesday is a day to help us all refocus. Storytelling Storytelling possesses an unparalleled power to ignite empathy, drive action, and foster connection – making it an indispensable tool for your GivingTuesday social media campaigns.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Read on to discover the value of data-driven storytelling and how this key feature increases trust and enables your nonprofit to drive more revenue. Data-driven storytelling and the Theory of Change Like words, numbers tell a story. or combined with photos of the communities you serve.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Whether youre a nonprofit, educational institution, healthcare organization, or a socially responsible corporation, a well-designed website sets the stage for stronger donor relationships, more engaged volunteers, and deeper community trust. A user-friendly donation form helps too.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Seeing the direct impact helps donors feel emotionally connected to your cause and that their social investment was a wise one. These videos should focus on authenticity and storytelling. These interactions help humanize your mission and allow donors to see the direct impact of their support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

You’ll be able to leverage the popularity of these networks to help you recruit new members to your organization. Research can often help you decide which ones you want to target. It can often help to look at some of your competitors to see how they’re performing. 5) Build an engaged community on social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. While Facebook and Twitter may be waning a bit in popularity and usage, visual storytelling platform Instagram keeps growing in engagement and daily time spent on the site. .

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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Those who gift significant resources to well-known individuals—who have limited experience leading community or population-based programming—also give them the power to decide to whom those dollars should be regranted within communities. technology and think tank conferences on diverse topics).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Pew Internet reported that over half of YouTube users say that the platform is at least “somewhat important for helping them understand things that are happening in the world.”.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

And yet I can’t help feeling as if the internet has imprisoned us with shackles that look like computers, tablets, and phone screens. Your commitment to making a positive impact in our community has been nothing short of inspiring, and we are genuinely grateful for the trust and generosity you continue to show. A chilling notion.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is the secret to successful grant writing?” Tell them something that makes them feel how important it is and then tell them how they can help. Others can provide valuable insights and help you refine your application. Know your prospective funder in depth!

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Powerful Tribute Fundraising: How Flipcause Can Help Imagine turning every heartfelt memory and meaningful milestone into a powerful opportunity to support your cause. By nurturing these emotional ties, you create a community of dedicated supporters who are committed to your organization’s success.

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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

Try these 13 successful, yet underutilized strategies to help you raise more money and create stronger relationships this year-end. Mobilize Your Closest Friends We often forget to ask our nonprofit or charity’s most loyal friends for help before a fundraiser begins. These are your most vulnerable donor segments that need nurturing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In this environment, building a community of loyal advocates for your cause is more important than ever before. While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Here’s how you can do it: Prioritize community-building over sales pitches.

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Forum One

MARCH 2, 2023

This is in part due to the Webflow community, which has created engaging educational content on Webflow University. While Webflow boasts a no-code environment, the ability to add code to pages helps to advance the experience and provides developers with more creative coding challenges. Find more inspiration on Made In Webflow.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

25% YELLOW: Emotional Storytelling Emotional appeals were crucial for tapping donor heartstrings. Emotional Connection: The campaign raised awareness about ALS, a debilitating disease, fostering empathy and a desire to help. Significant contributions went towards advocacy, legal support, and community development.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

That’s where storytelling comes in. In this article, I’m going to talk about the common challenges of explaining non-profit impact and go over the action steps you can take to explain your non-profit’s impact through storytelling. What does it mean for a (person/community/place) to benefit from this (program/service/project)?

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

By sharing compelling stories that highlight the real-life transformations resulting from their work, your grantees can demonstrate the impact they have on their communities. Here are five ways to prove impact through storytelling—and how you, the grantmaker, can help.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

By Julia Campbell, host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast and founder of the Nonprofit Social Media Summit , a free all-virtual event created to help nonprofits navigate the fast-changing social media landscape to drive more donations. Data helps the reader or viewer understand that this problem needs to be addressed, and fast.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your community, protect the environment, or provide a lifeline to those in need, your storytelling ability can mean the difference between a thriving and well-funded program and one that falls flat. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

By integrating storytelling with functionality, CauseVox Fund Pages help organizations bridge the gap between donor intent and impact. Fund pages combine storytelling, transparency, and simplicity to elevate the donor journey while reducing admin overhead for your team. Here’s how the key components come together.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A year later, they havent received an update on how their gift helped. A supporter donates to an animal shelter but never sees stories of the pets they helped save. Instead of We helped 500 students get access to books, say, Because of you, 500 students now have books. Make donors the heroes of your storytelling.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Writing out and sharing your story will help you make the impact you’re hoping to have. When it comes to moving the needle on your nonprofit’s mission, in your development, and in your career, your story is a vehicle that can help you create that impact you want. Once you figure out those things, I want you to think about your story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. 5) Collaborate with your surrounding community. Follow the lead of this executive director who launched her two-person nonprofit team into the limelight simply by joining in on the community conversation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs. For example: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

Four or more interviews with members of an audience can be amazingly helpful in understanding what will resonate. When I initially asked ChatGPT to generate topics that applied to the title, it gave me a big list of the ways that AI can help create content more efficiently. They are also a key to genuine storytelling.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Nonprofit activities shape the students, teaching them valuable skills, helping them foster empathy, and connecting them to causes that matter. These experiences can transform communities, strengthen missions, and build a pipeline of future leaders and advocates. They bring energy, fresh ideas, and an eagerness to make a difference.

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