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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We all know versions of this story. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. The challenges that my colleagues and I were facing were derived from the same source but were manifesting in entirely different ways. The daily needs outweigh the big picture. Days later, our office and offices everywhere were closed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2022

What difference did it make? It’s also helpful to include pie charts, bar graphs, or other visuals that help readers see the big picture and understand financial trends. The most important part of a nonprofit annual report is the description of your accomplishments. What were the results? Connect the dots for them. About the Author.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

After watching a few short, low budget videos, it became clear just how effective (and inexpensive) film could be when it comes to spreading your nonprofit''s story and mission. It is different for different mediums. Online video screen size is different than a big screen. Think about size of final screen.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The difference is that with VR, the user is immersed within the virtual environment, while with AR, the virtual aspects are overlayed onto real-world places. Pictures can be useful tools, but nothing is quite as effective as walking through a virtual war zone or experiencing what happens in late-stage dementia firsthand.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 4, 2022

When it’s the beginning of a new calendar year or the start of a new fiscal year, the fresh start is a great time to create your non-profit’s annual story strategy. Just like creating a fundraising plan or a communications plan, a story strategy is your opportunity to build a clear roadmap to your goals. Goal Setting & Priorities.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Only include information that is needed to see the big picture. Members join an association board because they want to make a difference for their profession and society. Tell your financial story. Eliminating unnecessary details. Developing a consistent format that allows for easy comparison across months and years.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

In the nonprofit industry, we often hear the phrase “every dollar counts” or “together, we can make a big difference.” It may be time for your nonprofit to reevaluate your fundraising strategy and learn how micro-donations for nonprofits can make a significant difference. By Kaley Aposporos , Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

Tailor Your Messages for Different Groups Recognizing that donors have diverse preferences and motivations is crucial for effective communication. A one-size-fits-all approach often falls short, as different donors may respond better to specific messaging or communication channels.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Tell an Emotional Story The Power of Narratives: People connect with stories. Consider the different departments in your association. From telling compelling stories that resonate to showcasing tangible returns, the journey to embracing analytics is paved with promise. The same goes for analytics.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While advocating for survivors in San Francisco, I witnessed first-hand how critical stories are in tapping into people’s empathy. However, it wasn’t until my career took a turn into strategic communications and marketing that I learned just how integral a winning story is to the success of an advocacy campaign. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 16, 2024

Have you ever embarked on the tremendous pile of work involved in creating your annual donor report and wondered whether it makes a difference? Let’s make it an incredible resource for sharing your organization’s story and engaging supporters. I found a few things I really like, especially this: We’re telling the right story.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Good: “Since you’ve donated to the Chicago Food Bank in the past, I wanted to send you this letter to thank you for your past gift and to share a little about how your donation made a difference. I wanted to send you this letter to thank you again for that gift and to share a little bit about how your donation made a difference.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. A great story builds credibility and properly positions you in the eye of the buyer."

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Your generosity will make a difference in our community by allowing us to continue in our work. Remember that every donation makes a difference, regardless of size. Tell a Compelling Story: As Jeff Brooks emphasizes in his book, “The Fundraiser’s Guide to Irresistible Communications,” stories are key.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different? This method?focuses?on

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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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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. The Power of Nonprofit Storytelling In a world inundated with information, your nonprofit’s story is what sets you apart. Know Your Audience Before penning down your story, it’s imperative to understand your audience.

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CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2024

It should be visible across all pages of your website, it should be large, in a different color and with clear copy such as “Donate Now.” Videos, personal stories, quotes, and images will all help evoke an emotional response in your donor. Explain why you need them? How will they help solve the issue with their donation?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

It’s about telling your story in an authentic way that fans the flames already burning in people’s hearts. This is why stories are so important. Good fundraising stories are full of emotion and draw people in. Ok, see the difference in a good Ask and a bad one? Remember that giving is an emotional act.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

It paints a complete picture of the people you serve and the opportunities they can capitalize on with some help from within their community. According to a guideline published by M+R, a useful quick test for your own messaging is to simply answer the question: If the subject of this story were to read it, how would they feel?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

What story will you tell in the letter? What difference will their money make? See the difference? Instead, tell a story about someone whose life has been changed by the work your nonprofit does. Instead, picture one donor in your mind, and write to that one person. Plan it out. What will you ask people to give?

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

Every institution has a slightly different gift capacity formula, but you can improve its effectiveness by verifying your data points across multiple sources. Just make sure you’re pulling from different sources when you perform your manual cross-check. You can see the bigger picture. Cross-check for accuracy.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 1, 2024

Know Your Audience Introduce Yourself Tell A Story Make A Clear Ask Highlight The Benefits Extend An Invitation Show Your Gratitude Write your Auction Item Donation Request Letter Start Getting Auction Item Donations Rolling In So, you’re planning a silent auction and need to drum up some amazing items. This will help you tailor your message.

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Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2022

Nonprofits have found success by having a more universal message this connect to the story of any mother/father and it is rather than mentioning the person specifically – “Mother’s Day Gifts that Remember her And honor her Memory” (this message has been found to be 43% better at triggering donations when combined with another color).

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You’ll want to tell a compelling story that breathes life into your cause and paints a vivid picture of the powerful difference every donation makes. This isn’t just about beautiful words—pictures and videos are your allies, bringing the world closer to your cause and adding a human touch to cold stats.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 20, 2024

Begin with a personalized thank you, describe the specific impact of their volunteer work (like how many people they helped or the difference they made), and acknowledge their essential role in supporting your organization’s mission.” Highlights the impact: Detailing how their work made a difference reinforces their value.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

With breaking news, it takes time for the full picture to emerge. To help the sector understand the emerging funding picture, Candid prioritizes collecting current, “real-time” data. We review the flurry of news stories, press releases, and announcements, and we actively search websites to identify and record grantmaking data.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

It’s through stories that donors become interested and engaged in an organization and its cause. It’s not enough to just tell the stories in words. Visual images help donors visualize and understand what the organizations they support are doing, and how their contributions make a difference. Listen Now: Resources: Ira Horowitz.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

It’s the difference between a “Donate” CTA and more urgent ones like “Take Action Today” or “Get Involved Now.” You’ll find pictures and stories of the students they help, along with strong language that includes information about the crisis at hand—that most of Florida’s Youth in poverty will never complete college.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Stay tuned to discover actionable insights that can truly make a difference. Look to Past Campaigns for a Fuller Picture It’s also helpful to analyze past year-end campaigns for insights. Reach out to LYBUNT donors in November and December – a good story can always prompt someone to give again! Practice radical stewardship!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Since this is an article on using AI to write, we asked Google’s Bard, “What is the difference between ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Bing Chat?” It can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Heart-warming human-interest stories. You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does. Donors and prospects want to know that your organization makes a difference, and the best way to show that is to tell a story. Visitor-friendly website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

Think of each participant as a mini-influencer, out there telling the story of your cause and galvanizing their followers to donate and participate. A push-up, plank, yoga, pilates, or CrossFit (you get the picture) challenge. What makes p2p fundraising uniquely effective?

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