sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Donors share their good fortune with those in need. Corporations give back to the communities that support them. In that same spirit, we asked some of our favorite fundraisers to share their best piece of fundraising advice, as a way of paying it forward to other gift officers. Volunteers serve missions that matter to them.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion in Nonprofit Storytelling. And how do you share stories in a way that honors the people featured in them? By having a more diverse and inclusive range of voices internally, you’ll be better positioned to find voices outside of your organization that you can share with your community. .

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

billion by bringing together individual donors, businesses, and communities in a unified event with a shared purpose. Attract new donors with these GivingTuesday fundraising strategies Tell your story this Giving Season and leverage GivingTuesday’s data, research, and community insights. In 2023, GivingTuesday raised $3.1

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

You could include some information on volunteering, provide a link to your website, or share a short video they can watch (and hopefully share) about your organization. Share another powerful story here. . Remember, every organization has multiple stories to share because every organization has multiple people involved.

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DonorDock

JANUARY 7, 2025

They share their journey from university colleagues to founders of a media ecosystem centered around philanthropy and generosity. Becky and John discuss their unique approach to storytelling, community building, and the importance of shifting from transactional to relationship-focused fundraising.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

These videos should focus on authenticity and storytelling. For instance, a short clip of a beneficiary (or parent) sharing their personal journey can be far more impactful than a list of achievements. Additionally, use phone calls to share exclusive updates or important news about your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2021

We share how to make the ideas happen, how to put them into action, plus creative uses to get you going when you’re ready. We gathered our best case studies from real-world nonprofits, like yours, to share with you the tools, tips and strategies they used in pivoting to virtual events. Promoting Your Virtual Fundraising Event.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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. An example of storytelling in a Raising Hope Dogs GivingTuesday social media fundraising campaign.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 14, 2024

Children from underserved communities. When it comes to sharing a nonprofit’s impact, sensitive stories demand compassionate and responsible handling. However, navigating storytelling that balances between transparency and respect for privacy can be daunting. Let’s dig in: 3 Keys to Sharing Sensitive Stories 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

4) Encourage your existing members to share their experiences. Social media is the perfect place to talk about their experiences and share their stories. Create social media materials, then encourage people to share them on their pages. 5) Build an engaged community on social media. Source: Go-Gulf.

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DonorPerfect

JUNE 15, 2022

For our DonorPerfect Community Conference this year, we handpicked industry experts to lead virtual sessions on nonprofit storytelling techniques that promote fundraising growth and success.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. According to HubSpot Research , Linked Pages that have 100 followers or more earn a median of two clicks on the first two posts that a nonprofit shares on LinkedIn per week. For example: 1. Tagging corporate sponsors and partners.

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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. By applying simple information-sharing strategies, you can appeal to donors who, in today’s dynamic world, are more sophisticated and demand data when deciding how to allocate funds for donation.

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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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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2021

Described as a membership-based community, the app aims to connect womxn using storytelling — including through both live video chat sessions as well as with pre-recorded stories that are available at any time. “I got to see that storytelling connects us,” she explains. Yoni Circle founder Chloe?

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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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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. You’d be surprised how often people share about nonprofit events they’ve attended or projects they’ve taken part in. 5) Collaborate with your surrounding community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Prioritize storytelling over marketing. If you make storytelling a higher priority than marketing, then over time your nonprofit’s brand becomes synonymous with the cause(s) you advocate. Links shared on Google+ are mostly ignored while photos garner high +1 rates and shares.

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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This share increases to almost 30% among those with a net worth of over $100 million, underlining the growing number and importance of private charitable foundations.” Strategic, data-driven storytelling can create lasting emotional connections and visibility beyond traditional philanthropy.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

The power of sharing a personal story is well documented. When we consider the power of personal stories for non-profit fundraising and communications, stories have the ability to help your community understand the value of your organization’s work. I’ve also thought that I don’t have stories worth sharing.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is the secret to successful grant writing?” Share your drafts to get constructive feedback. We will conduct pre and post evaluations, we will send surveys to the teachers, we will survey the parents and share and use this data to make better improvements.”

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DonorPerfect

JUNE 28, 2022

We handpicked industry experts to lead virtual sessions on nonprofit storytelling techniques that promote fundraising growth and success. Even though the conference is over, there’s enough value in these sessions to influence your campaigns for years to come, and we want to share as much of our speakers’ knowledge as possible.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

By using community-driven fundraising techniques, such as peer-to-peer fundraising , making phone calls, sharing the campaign online, connecting you with prospective donors, or using their community connections to broaden your campaign’s scope, your board can kickstart the fundraising efforts.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 19, 2024

Foster collaboration and ownership Create teams with representatives across departments to encourage shared ownership. Build communities where data experts share knowledge, best practices, and challenges. Promote the use of data visualization and storytelling to communicate insights.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. 2) Share photos of your volunteers in action. Your employees have great stories to share! I firmly believe in the latter.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Join us and learn the four key elements of community storytelling: Inclusion, Attention, Reputation & Validation, and Action. Key Takeaways: Inclusion: Nonprofits can foster a sense of community by involving their donors, beneficiaries, and volunteers in decision-making processes.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to. That said, for those nonprofits that do want to grow a community on Twitter, follow these best practices when writing your tweets to maximize the likelihood of your tweets getting noticed: 1. 1) Set up your nonprofit’s Twitter Profile to maximize followers.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

These experiences can transform communities, strengthen missions, and build a pipeline of future leaders and advocates. When students participate, their personal growth becomes part of the community’s well-being. It enhances students’ sense of purpose and strengthens their connection to the communities they serve.

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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. I’m wildly passionate about encouraging others to share their stories because I believe it’s through these narratives, insights, and perspectives that we’re able to create connections and the impact that makes a true difference.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Join us and learn the four key elements of community storytelling: Inclusion, Attention, Reputation & Validation, and Action. Key Takeaways: Inclusion: Nonprofits can foster a sense of community by involving their donors, beneficiaries, and volunteers in decision-making processes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

25% YELLOW: Emotional Storytelling Emotional appeals were crucial for tapping donor heartstrings. By sharing genuine, personal stories, nonprofits could connect more deeply with their audiences, encouraging more substantial and sustained giving. Significant contributions went towards advocacy, legal support, and community development.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

These are people who want to help amplify your message to increase your impact, share their passion, and recruit others to join the cause. . No wonder brand messages are shared 24 times more frequently when coming from employees (real people) compared to when posted by the company. . Share the why with your ambassadors.

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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. About Module: Share the funds mission and donor impact. Donations Module: Share a list of recent donors which updates in real time.

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