Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Note from Beth : Over the past six months, I’ve been on an advisory group for project that my colleague Jay Geneske at the Rockefeller Foundation has spearheaded to help build the capacity of nonprofits in storytelling skills. Each of Hatch’s five sections are designed to help you craft, curate and share impactful stories.

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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. And in order to tell stories effectively you need to understand who your audience is. or “What would you want the world to know?”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This is where data and statistics come in, combined with a powerful image that tells a story. As nonprofit social media managers , we have to be thinking about conversions. Conversions are simply marketing objectives for your audience to complete, such as subscribing to a mailing list or making a donation. 6) Make it personal.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Remento , a company focused on capturing and preserving family stories, has raised $3 million in seed funding led by Upfront Ventures. The company’s new iOS app is designed to give users conversation prompts to inspire family members to share stories about their lives. Image Credits: Remento.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Storytelling should be your top priority, but balanced with a steady intermingling of marketing, fundraising, engagement, and curation. Storytelling. Communicating the stories of your nonprofit is the most powerful means of inspiring your donors and supporters. Fundraising. Fundraising.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2022

That is where storytelling comes in. When you think about it, every aspect of your company is about storytelling. Hiring your first employees into a startup is storytelling: You are spinning a story that contrasts their steady, reliable job at an established company, pitching it against taking a chance on your startup.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Conversely, loyal donors give 42% more over their lifetime and are 70% more likely to leave a planned gift. Twice a year, create a video update that goes beyond statistics and a talking head executive director, to highlight the human stories behind your mission. These videos should focus on authenticity and storytelling.

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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. Data-driven storytelling and the Theory of Change Like words, numbers tell a story.

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Tableau

JUNE 15, 2021

To enable transformation across the business, Chief Information Officers (CIO) need to tell memorable data stories to the board and to the business, says Juha Teljo, Tableau VP of Solution Engineering. Keep reading for a conversation with Teljo on how CIOs can use data storytelling to communicate insights that resonate and inspire action. .

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

No matter the details of your story, you can leverage that sense of empathy to solicit a response from your audience. Your story goes far beyond simply telling the tale of how you got started. In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. Seek inspiration from real storytellers.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2021

An early Snapchat employee who once architected the “Our Stories” product, Chloe? 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.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

In our roles as non-profit storytellers, we often need others to tell us their stories so that we have material to work with. We need to collect and share individual stories that highlight our organization’s impact and show the difference we’re making in the world.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to nonprofit storytelling, in which you’ll explore the following points: The Importance of Storytelling for Nonprofits. How To Identify and Build Your Nonprofit’s Story in 5 Steps. Map out the basic arc of your story.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

However, success stories exist! In fact, UJA Federation of New York was recently featured as an important success story, with a recently released report detailing the results of ten years’ of investing in volunteer engagement infrastructure, training, and coaching. Leverage this conversation guide to help you start that dialogue.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 13, 2014

These users not only want to keep up with the conversation, they want to get involved with it, too. Millennials tell their own story through Twitter. Offer a way for millennials to share their story through their feed by suggesting a hashtag, asking a question, or encouraging them to share anything!

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TechCrunch

JULY 15, 2021

For Doug Landis, the answer is one simple compound gerund: storytelling. Following stints at Salesforce and Google, he served as the “chief storyteller” at Box. These days, Landis is the growth partner at Emergence Capital, where he helps tell the stories of the firm’s portfolio companies. Connect the dots. Timestamp 3:20).

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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. If you make storytelling a higher priority than marketing, then over time your nonprofit’s brand becomes synonymous with the cause(s) you advocate.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Your Website Is More Than a Digital BrochureIts Your Storyteller In many ways, your website isnt just an online brochure; its the narrator of your mission. A thoughtfully crafted, user-friendly site conveys your story, showcases impact, and inspires action. A user-friendly donation form helps too.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Another topic that is of interest and can serve as a valuable launch pad for conversations and information, both for Romanian NGOs and organizations around the world, is a blog. A blog can provide the space for sharing news, announcements, stories, and other information and let you reshare and distribute it all over the web.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Thankfully, many social media networks will have mechanisms that will allow you to have a private conversation. There are a few important tips that you should follow when having a conversation with a prospective member; Answer questions as directly and succulently as possible. 6) Use video and live streaming for storytelling.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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Tableau

APRIL 22, 2022

Most conversations about climate change have a global lens. That is precisely what a trio of our Tableau Foundation partners are doing—driving local conversations about climate change. That is precisely what a trio of our Tableau Foundation partners are doing—driving local conversations about climate change. April 28, 2022.

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Tableau

APRIL 22, 2022

Most conversations about climate change have a global lens. That is precisely what a trio of our Tableau Foundation partners are doing—driving local conversations about climate change. That is precisely what a trio of our Tableau Foundation partners are doing—driving local conversations about climate change. April 28, 2022.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I continue to evolve my thinking about how to tell non-profit stories. This is natural in any line of work, but in non-profit storytelling I find that it mostly impacts my process for writing and telling stories. I also read a lot of non-profit stories that are simply just the facts told chronologically.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Video is ideal for storytelling. Expensive equipment isnt necessary; anyone can capture powerful stories with a cell phone. What matters most is providing authentic content that tells the story of what your organization does and how it makes a difference. They created conversation by telling animals’ stories.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When I talk with non-profit professionals about their storytelling endeavors, I often get asked questions about interviewing someone for their story. Story interviews for non-profits are a skill you can master. Story Interviews for Non-Profits – Why You Need to Have a Conversation and Not Just an Email Exchange.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. She regularly provides useful tips and resources to the nonprofit sector through her blog, #501SocialBlog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

7) Tell your story. Nonprofits have the best stories to tell. Your next campaign will be more effective with storytelling, so it’s time to get everyone’s feedback when building your story. Your success metrics can focus on likes, comments, shares, clicks, and even conversion. 8) Bring the team together.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

It told a powerful story of inclusion, talent, and the transformative impact of music. Highlighting the story of Tommy Bak, the young musician with autism who inspired this event, brings the mission to life. An intuitive layout ensures visitors can easily navigate your story, connect with your mission, and contribute to your cause.

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Achieve

MARCH 3, 2025

Role-playing helps them prepare for different conversations, such as introducing the campaign or addressing donor concerns. Highlight success stories. Storytelling is a powerful way to connect gatekeepers emotionally to the campaign. Encourage gatekeepers to amplify these stories on social media or at community events.

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The Verge

JULY 6, 2020

It’s called The Last Light : an interactive story about a young woman dealing with the death of her grandmother, designed to show the storytelling potential of mixed reality. Story was always this golden chalice we could never quite grab.”. Story was always this golden chalice we could never quite grab.”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s like seeing a new place through the eyes of a local, where you engage in authentic conversations, share personal experiences, and build a community that’s genuinely interested in your cause. Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work. Make eye contact with your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s OK to not include links in conversational tweets and replies, but even then sharing links to resources or call-to-actions (CTAs) is often appropriate and useful, especially in Twitter Threads. It’s a good practice to tweet content relevant to breaking news stories. Schedule tweets in advance.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Nonprofit storytelling remains a timeless and powerful tool for connecting with potential donors. Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. Who are they? What motivates them?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

To drive conversion and boost revenue, fundraising professionals will need to create campaigns that attract new supporters and prioritize donor experience. PRO TIP: Crowdfunding campaigns are best for story-driven and time-bound direct giving appeals like Giving Tuesday. Remember, authentic storytelling goes a long way with donors.

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