Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Instagram, the popular Millennial photo sharing site, is gaining traction with world leaders, government leaders and nonprofit executive directors. Aside from having a personal branding strategy, what exactly makes an effective personal brand for a nonprofit leader? Instagram is about photo sharing and tell stories in photos.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

This is an example of a community using video to capture the inspiration inherent in its nonprofit mission. Best Photography Winner — Learning Tree Farm. The nonprofit The World is Fun shows us a great option: make volunteering fun and easy. First, we want to thank every nonprofit and NGO who submitted.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

You’ve read articles about up-and-coming communications channels and whether you should incorporate them into your nonprofit outreach strategy. That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. How To Identify and Build Your Nonprofit’s Story in 5 Steps. Top Nonprofit Storytelling Examples to Inspire You.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Looking for inspiration or hands-on help with your digital storytelling? Portland, Oregon: Websites as Storytelling Tools: A Case Study.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 18, 2016

Many nonprofits struggle with collecting quality images due to either financial restrictions or the nature of their mission. If that’s your case, see if stock photography is an option. Abstract or macro photography can be very effective if chosen carefully. Storytelling: persuade with imagery.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2016

No matter your budget or movie-making skills, you can find the right combination of equipment for your nonprofit or public library. If you have a bigger budget to work with and some photography experience, you might invest in a DSLR camera, as you'll likely use it for more than just your videos. Pick Your Camera. spanhidden.

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Care2

JANUARY 13, 2012

We’re about to see Pinterest use among nonprofit organizations explode. Pinterest has a lot of potential, especially for organizations whose stories lend themselved to visual storytelling. Steal these 42 Creative Pinterest Ideas for Nonprofits. In exhibits and galleries where photography is permitted, of course!)

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Let’s walk through the process of making a film for your nonprofit with nothing more than a smartphone, an editing app, and passion for your cause. Best practices for filming are very much the same as for photography. For example: Facebook. On Instagram, the storytelling aspect is the most important.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2015

Half the Sky's website is a perfect example of using large images for impact: 5. Learn Photoshop: Intro to Photoshop for Nonprofits: Part 1 and Part 2. The Analysis of Choosing the Right Images and Stock Photography Sites. image visual communication digital storytelling Multimedia and Graphics website' spanhidden.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The world’s most talented designers are inspiring others, provoking change, and even saving lives for nonprofits. This was very different from the typical nonprofit websites that I’ve worked on. Josh: Collecting good photography. WHY SHOULD A DESIGNER CONSIDER DESIGNING FOR A NONPROFIT?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design and communications firm specializing in nonprofit organizations to help them fundraise, educate, and promote membership and the mission of their institutions through design solutions. A great example from last summer is from an opioid law suit — the State of Oklahoma v.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design and communications firm specializing in nonprofit organizations to help them fundraise, educate, and promote membership and the mission of their institutions through design solutions. A great example from last summer is from an opioid law suit — the State of Oklahoma v.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2023

That’s why the holiday season is the busiest for nonprofits. With all those donations, though, nonprofits often forget about sharing their year-end fundraising results. Once the busy season slows down, nonprofits are not only left with a wealth of donations. How should nonprofits acknowledge economic setbacks?

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, the need for volunteer support is an ongoing gap that you aim to fill every day. Between social media marketing, nonprofit storytelling , and direct outreach, your efforts to cultivate a base of committed volunteers are never-ending. You should also think about the roles you need volunteers to fill.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Monday rolls around, and you find yourself posting yet another press release to your nonprofit website’s blog. Your nonprofit blog can be much more than just a newsreel—your blog can spread awareness about your cause, find new donors , and strengthen relationships with current supporters. Think again! Let’s dive in!

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2023

That’s why the holiday season is the busiest for nonprofits. With all those donations, though, nonprofits often forget about sharing their year-end fundraising results. Once the busy season slows down, nonprofits are not only left with a wealth of donations. How should nonprofits acknowledge economic setbacks?

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

It’s clear that having a comprehensive online fundraising strategy is crucial for modern nonprofits. When your nonprofit uses online fundraising platforms and follows best practices, you can meet your supporters where they are—online—and enable them to give quickly and easily. Here’s what to expect: What is online fundraising?

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Global Giving

JULY 12, 2017

Making a short video for your nonprofit can be an exciting experience. I’ve made dozens of videos for nonprofits, all over the world. Here are 11 questions your nonprofit should ask and answer before you sign a contract with a filmmaker: 1. It can also be frustrating. Who, why, and what? Who is the target audience of your film?

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AFP Blog

MARCH 27, 2012

Visual Storytelling: Powerful Connections for Your Nonprofit | Nonprofit Marketing | Getting Attention : Video, infographics, still photography, and even a t-shirt or cap featuring your call to action are all examples of visual media nonprofits are using to tell stories in powerful ways!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Jesse Lane will share the super-simple process for raising more money for your nonprofit. He and his team over at Branches Mission Lab do really awesome work for a variety of nonprofits, especially those of you in the ministry space. I know that you’re nonprofit leaders and for that, I want to say thank you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

What are some great examples of creative work that is very effective in social impact?" Here are some examples of ways people have used the arts to create social impact: 50 Crows Social Change Photography "Images inspire people to act. I'd love to hear your examples in the comments! Great question!

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 10, 2022

posted by Arlene Islas Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The video landscape is evolving, and the pandemic prompted nonprofits to consider how video is planned, produced, presented and consumed. Brainstorming with team members and stakeholders can help generate storytelling ideas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Achieve

AUGUST 6, 2019

For many nonprofits, social media is a crucial part of their marketing mix. Take Instagram for example – a channel with over 400 million active daily users who spend an average of 53 minutes per day consuming content on the platform! . Using Instagram, nonprofit organizations can: Drive interest. Share updates. Garner support.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

They were using music, dance, poetry, and storytelling, and they were succeeding. The leader, for example, of a religious movement. For example, this idea of using poetry, as the girls are in Zimbabwe, would probably not work in other cultures that don't have that predisposition towards poetry. They are making progress.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Storytelling as a technique has been getting a lot of buzz in the nonprofit world. When crafting effective stories for nonprofits, we've found the best tales are told not just with evocative language but through smart visual design. After all, effective visual storytelling relies on the medium matching the message.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Provided you set aside the time to explore and experiment, your nonprofit can use the tools listed below to significantly improve your web and email communications and your social media campaigns. Periscope is a mobile app connected to Twitter that enables nonprofits to easily broadcast live from special events or while on location.

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