Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2025

How about a boss, CEO, or board member who thinks that just because they dont like something (like monthly giving, legacy marketing, direct mail, full-page reply devices), donors wont like it either? Download this 3-month road map. Pro tip: youre not your target audience.] Need help drafting that plan? I got your back!

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The Next Web

JANUARY 14, 2014

The stuff that memes of made of, GIFs currently rule the Internet with king pins like #WHATSHOULDWECALLME and Buzzfeed using them as fuel for a new breed of digital storytelling. For marketers, though, animated GIFs can also play an important role as a storytelling tool in emails. The takeaway?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Iconfinder is an online database of almost one million icons and many of the social media icons sets are available to download for free. Nonprofit Social Media Storytelling Facebook Group :: facebook.com/groups/socialmediastorytelling. Postable allows users to easily send Thank You cards through snail mail. Sejda :: sejda.com.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

That’s why every culture uses storytelling to pass down vital traditions and values. See this principle at work in these good and bad examples of nonprofit storytelling. Download this infographic to make sure you collect and use the 7 basic story elements. Why You Need a Great Story. Humans are hardwired to respond to stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

PowToon enables user to create video animations for video storytelling and presentations. Iconfinder is an online database of almost one million icons and many of the social media icons sets are available to download for free. Postable allows users to easily send Thank You cards through snail mail. PowToon :: powtoon.com.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2011

Use Your E-mail Signature. A fast and super easy way to market your organization's mission and upcoming events/programs is to make the most of your e-mail signature. Storytelling. Always know the response rate to both direct mail and e-mail and keep track of it. Keep reading. Every nonprofit has a story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2010

It found that if they needed help and couldn’t reach 9-1-1, one in five would try to contact responders through a digital means such as e-mail, websites or social media. Conference attendees will be asked to download and join the Emergency Data Society.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Download your free Heartable Fundraising Writing Book and you’ll also get a free subscription to their “never-miss” weekly newsletter. My own site, where I regularly publish the best examples in nonprofit storytelling and donor communications (including both email and direct mail). Subscribe to her weekly updates here.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Don’t forget that artwork can be copied and mailed to donors (clients don’t have to make 100 original drawings!) A couple of options to grab your donor’s attention includes slipping your letter in a colorful outer envelope or using an envelope size that’s larger (or smaller) than what routinely arrives in the mail. It’s a win-win-win.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

Some examples of fundraising and marketing assets you may use in your campaign include: direct emailing , radio ads, bus ads, mail drop, etc. Being able to write your direct mail letters in September. Download the case study below. In brief, to ask more than once and in different places. Get that done in October.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Forget what you’ve been told: Your annual appeal doesn’t have to be sent in December only, you don’t have to focus solely on finding major donors, and sending the annual appeal letter in the mail doesn’t have to be the end of your annual campaign communications. In fact, it can be the beginning.

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CauseVox

APRIL 18, 2025

Storytelling is your most powerful tool. Consider including a small, inexpensive token of appreciationlike a flat sticker, bookmark, or magnetsomething easy to mail that reminds them theyre part of something meaningful. Download Our Free Complete Guide to Recurring Donations:

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 31, 2021

I see it in the overflowing box of direct mail in my office and the hundreds of never-opened deleted emails. Could a 5-word (or 6-Word-Storytelling) exercise help jumpstart your creativity? Download the one used in our Nonprofit Storytelling class. Human, honest, clear, urgent.” I see it in my students.

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Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

The impact of these donation appeals is also often even further blunted by infrequent engagement opportunities, such as advocacy or other storytelling and educational messages where the constituent has a chance to make a difference without being asked for money. You can download the Breakeven/ROI Calculator here.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Download your Template below and follow along: 1. By focusing on powerful storytelling, donor centrality, and impactful communication, you can create letters that not only avoid embarrassment but also inspire action and make a genuine difference. Download this resource for creative ways to spotlight your donor as the hero.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Make your emails are unique and effective with these email storytelling tips. The Power Of Storytelling For Fundraising. The most powerful tool you have to build a connection with prospective donors is storytelling. Learn how you can use storytelling to help you fundraise. Giving Tuesday Social Media Post Ideas.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

You can create these mission moments on social media, share a special update via email, or use this holiday as an opportunity to send out a direct mail piece. Learn more about getting others interested in your mission by downloading our free Nonprofit Storytelling eBook.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s not even how compelling your offer is, or your mailing list. Download this annotated example to see what Wiki does right…and what I’d do differently. The Key to Building a Robust… Power of Storytelling | Orbis shows donor love on… What’s in My Inbox | Thanking Your Monthly Donors The Numbers Are in and They Ain’t Good.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept. Download your #GivingTuesday planning guide. For more storytelling tips, check out our guide, How To Tell Stories that Connect, Move, And Inspire Everyone. Is storytelling a big component of the campaign?

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process. For example, many consultants include fundraising appeals in emails to their mailing lists in support of their nonprofit clients. Remember the storytelling part of your case statement?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Better storytelling/more humanity When it comes to fundraising, our hearts nearly always overrule our heads. Carve out roughly 30 minutes for this free storytelling training. Direct mail is essential to nonprofit fundraising for the small to mid-sized primarily community-based nonprofits I work with. How are you making yours?

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Initiate conversations via mail, phone, or email, and listen attentively. If you’re looking for a starting point, download our free Survey Letter Template and modify it to suit your needs. Related Posts: Is Your Nonprofit Storytelling Missing This Key Ingredient?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 18, 2018

As the 2018 midterm elections near, it’s likely hard to ignore the ads, phone calls, mail pieces, and emails from political campaigns in your area reminding you to vote. For our full recommendations on campaign strategies that nonprofits should start using, download the complete guide: 1.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Communication Preferences: Which groups of donors like to be communicated with via email, social media, direct mail, or phone calls? So maybe you only need to mail 500 rather than 5,000 printed donation forms every year. Download our ChatGPT prompt guide for free here: It Is A Win/Win!

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Achieve

JULY 23, 2017

If you’re short on time or resources, your print/mail house likely offers mailing list cleanup services for a nominal fee and can match your data against national registries for the most accurate results. Strong campaigns utilize needs-based storytelling, which starts with the beneficiaries your organization serves.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

Know Your Audience Storytelling for Impact Leverage Social Media Harnessing the Power of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Optimizing Your Website and Donation Forms Participate in GivingTuesday Don’t Leave Out Your Board! Storytelling for Impact When you are planning a campaign, you’re doing more than just writing out a series of appeals.

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Classy

JULY 9, 2021

While you may still use some events, direct mailing, or other strategies as part of your fundraising effort, the bulk can come from your online campaign page. Download the Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling. Storytelling allows donors to form an emotional connection with your cause. Focus on Donor Stewardship.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

While printing and mailing a physical newsletter used to be the norm, with email, creating and sending a newsletter is easier than ever. Download our Nonprofit Newsletter Worksheet to start building your own newsletter! Put your storytelling skills to good use to grab your readers and get them invested in your cause.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Don’t forget about direct mail! Up your storytelling game. Don’t forget about direct mail! Though online marketing and online giving are important, there are other ways to get donations, like sending direct mail appeals or fundraising letters. Optimize your email strategy. Leverage text fundraising.

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 19, 2024

Tell Stories that Make You Stand Out from the Crowd In episode 3 of “Year-End in July,” we discuss the power of storytelling in fundraising. Creative storytelling practices can help you rise above the rest, especially when you can go beyond merely telling donors what you do and how you do it. Also, lead with mobile.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

Download Our Free Fundraising Plan & Calendar Template: Why Do You Need a Fundraising Strategy? Video Marketing In todays digital world, nonprofits should consider investing in video and visual storytelling as a key fundraising tool. Download your free nonprofit fundraising and calendar plan here.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Social media is an incredibly powerful storytelling tool for your nonprofit. According to our report, Navigating the Unknown: 2020 Findings to Future-Proof Your Fundraising , social media posts were the number one driver of charitable gifts in 2020—ahead of email and direct mail appeals! Nonprofit Editorial Content Calendar.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

How did our donors respond to social media posts/text messages/direct mail/emails about last year’s campaign? Here’s a rundown of your different options: Your website Email Direct mail Social media ( Pro tip: This includes direct messaging and comments on social media as well!) Download our hybrid event planner!

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

You need to ensure that it’s easy for you to set up and update the campaign site, manage your peer-to-peer fundraisers, and download your donation and personal fundraiser data easily. Nonprofit storytelling fuels fundraising. Skip anything that requires you to take a class or learn to code to be able to use it.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Enhanced email and direct mail outreach will be sufficient for the entry-level tier, which will be the majority of your mid-level donors. Download our guide containing everything you need to launch your own mid-level giving program. Direct mail. Highlight the impact of past/potential gifts : Storytelling is powerful.

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Care2

MAY 17, 2007

Converting Subscribers to Donors | Main | Some Great Citizen Journalism Links » Thursday May 17 2007 Free Range: The Art of Story Telling Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 02:11PM | by James OMalley Thanks to everyone who attended the Internet Advocacy Roundtable on storytelling! 60) Search « Cultivate, Educate or Activate?

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