Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. TechSoup's annual Storymakers campaign launches September 5.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

The team included the director, board chair, administrative marketing and communication staff and a community engagement consultant. We are taught to create an organizational chart or a program activity graphic or a network diagram of organizations needed to address an issue like homelessness or educational equity.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Tell Your Story Effective storytelling deepens the connection between your organization and your donors, leading to more donations via social. If your nonprofit uses our “Impact Stories” feature, draw attention to those stories in your social post, or incorporate them into your goals (e.g.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

Use the power of a story to highlight the organization’s accomplishments I am a huge believer that board members don’t need to be subject matter experts to be good fundraisers. They simply need to be good storytellers. Stories are powerful at opening doors and hooking people’s interest.

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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.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2013

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge is back and there are some great prizes in store for organizations with the most creative, compelling, and entertaining stories. However, before we can talk about prizes or even sending submissions, we need to cover how to create those digital stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

This year’s Day of Service featured three different projects – a computer recycling project and installation of a wireless network in Washington, DC’s largest homeless shelter and meal preparation at DC Central Kitchen. My role was to document the event and collect stories. The Art of Story Capture.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Sharing real-life stories and examples will reinforce the idea that their money made a tangible difference in the world. Use storytelling elements to make this section of your lapsed donor letter as effective as possible. Tell a story about a person who benefitted from your donor’s support. How much do you want them to give?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

With less than a month to go before this year's #GivingTuesday on December 2, it's time to start nailing down your communications for your fundraising campaign. GivingTuesday is an excellent opportunity to use storytelling to draw in new and existing donors and supporters of your cause, on December 2 and beyond.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Short, compelling storytelling that tells the donor how they can help from the ARC Massachusetts. . Their second subject line: “What is doubled-up homelessness?” . This community is getting sick without running water.” Esther’s story ( why should I care enough to open this? People who are unhoused do have jobs.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

We’ ve talked about the importance of storytelling on Frogloop before. Sarah Massey reminded us earlier this summer that we can all be our own reporter and we included effective story telling as of our favorite Fi ve Tips to Enaging New Online Activists. In one weekend, the team produced and edited 38 videos from start to finish.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

More than any other time of the year it's time for charities to tell their compelling story. Storytelling with Mobile Video. They're a homeless services and neighborhood revitalization nonprofit that serves West Philly. Tell Your Story. " May well be. TechSoup has some tools that may come in handy.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

We so often focus on learning from innovative online campaigns that we miss out on opportunities to integrate offline cause communities and grassroots advocacy. Road trips are an excellent platform for causes to tell important stories, engage volunteers, and fundraise in an innovative way. Diverse Goals. Trail-blazing Road Warriors.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

In previous years, we called it our Digital Storytelling Challenge. We thought we’d ask some past winners to tell us about how they’ve been using their videos and how important storytelling is to their organization. Our story challenges get lots of attention. Storytelling is an important part of any organization.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Repeat what works – Keep using effective stories, calls to action, and emotional appeals. Participation builds loyalty and community. A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. Don’t rely too much on gimmicks or guilt. Apply those lessons.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When the donor clicks through to the donation page, a call to action should be prominent like “Your gift helps us feed the homeless!” Keep an eye on your inbox for the latest news about our fight to end hunger in our community.”). Tell a heart-tugging story. Make it part of the header or main menu so it shows up on every page.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

An effective case for support is a must-have for any organization that relies on donations to get its work done and make a difference in its community. Part of making a compelling case for anything is telling a story. But what does storytelling mean in practice? Telling the Story: 5 Tips 1. Who’s involved in your story?

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2012

From the TechSoup Community. Learn how to become a social organization with tips from Yammer 's director of community. July is digital storytelling month Down Under. Learn how not to make three digital storytelling mistakes. Here's a roundup of what we've been doing. TechSoup Blog. Connecting Up Australia.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using products donated through TechSoup to help the youth in your community develop valuable life skills that will prepare them to take full advantage of their bright futures. The stories on the LIM are highly engaging and optimized for social media sharing. b) Story Submission. Ready to enter?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

For example, if you are taking a volunteer for your homeless shelter that offers overnight accommodations and food service, you want to familiarize that person with the food service program, since that’s where they will be serving. This builds your reputation in the community and may even get new people to volunteer.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

In order to lead your ministry, provide valuable programming, and connect your community to your mission, you need adequate funds. For example, let’s say your faith-based organization is also an outreach ministry for shut-ins and the homeless. There might be people within your own community who want to help.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, stories are more than just words on a page or images on a screen; they are the beating heart of your mission. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures. One of the primary ways we do this is through story. Now imagine your ideal donors. Who are they?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Yes, Labor Day is now long past (or so it already feels), but the three-day weekend never slowed down the nptech community! Invisible People is hitting the road with Virgin Mobile, Sevenly, and Ford to bring awareness to youth homelessness. Check out the plans and help get the stories heard!

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Care2

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

Example of Bad Subject Line: Renew Your Commitment to End Dog Homelessness. Tell A Story. So you hooked your members with a short and catchy subject line, now continue to engage them in the body of the text with a brief (not 10 paragraphs), straight forward appeal that tells a story. Short, Catchy Subject Lines. Short and Sweet.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Yes, Labor Day is now long past (or so it already feels), but the three-day weekend never slowed down the nptech community! Invisible People is hitting the road with Virgin Mobile, Sevenly, and Ford to bring awareness to youth homelessness. Check out the plans and help get the stories heard!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

The mission is to promote participation and practice in dance, movement, and performing arts traditions from around the world while using the arts as a key tool to revitalize community. They used social media to win “ Deals for Deeds ” contest. Image by Codilicious from Flickr.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Instagram Strategies for Nonprofits Instagram has rapidly become one of the most powerful social media platforms for nonprofits to connect with potential donors and share their stories. Strategic storytelling is key to engaging new donors on Instagram.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers help nonprofits connect with the community. There are likely a number of interested parties in your community that want to make the world a better place. For example, you’ll need far fewer volunteers at a small lecture event than you will at a community-wide dance-a-thon. Use current volunteers as a resource.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

But to clearly convey your impact on your community, your nonprofit needs to put its findings into context. Storytelling is a great way to connect data points to real people, actions, and outcomes, making cold metrics more engaging and personal. First, you’ll need to define who you want your story to appeal to.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

With more than 75 events scheduled for October, there's probably an event scheduled for your community, so RSVP now for one of our meetups. If you're holding monthly events that gather the #nptech community, let me know , and I'll include you in the next community calendar, or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Creative Storytelling and Diversity: Normalizing the Human Experience Through Increased Representation. Storytelling is a powerful tool. It can help us explain complex topics, and share stories and struggles in a very human way. Creative storytelling isn’t just about who we include, it is also about HOW we include those people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

While your organization accounts work to build an authentic community, share your story, and advance your brand strategy, playing the game as it was intended (person-to-person) can drive even more meaningful engagement with your cause. . What role does social media play in your overall communications plan? .

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

When you hear the word "community," what do you envision? Most of us experience community in isolation, moving through a small cluster of bubbles: Work. When we break out of these bubbles and build bridges across our differences, we build stronger communities. Building bridges makes communities more equitable.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

They aren’t interested in large-scale issues like ending homelessness — that goal feels too big. But providing meals and blankets for the homeless people in their community is more attainable. Use storytelling to bring the UVP to life. The story of a donor’s journey to your organization will inspire others to follow suit.

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Everyaction

MAY 16, 2018

Lack of access to appropriate mental health care carries serious consequences, including increased likelihood of hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and suicide. They boast a success rate of over 90% for youth that complete their programs and now live in the community and stay in school. The Village Network.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

Then around being an advocate, share their personal stories. You have to teach them to share their personal stories, and we’re going to get into that in more detail in what I’m talking about around sharing the personal story. We did a Halloween event where we served thousands of community kids. not a jet.

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