Care2

MARCH 6, 2014

Did Getty Images, the world''s largest photo service just make its photos free to use? Getty Images says you can use images for free by embedding them on your website or blog as long it''s for non-commercial purposes. This could be especially embarrassing if your competitor uses the same image as you.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

. —– I’m really excited by tools that enable digital or transmedia storytelling. I recently attended the US launch event for Historypin is a new (and free) application for Android, iPhone, or the web that arranges photos, videos, and text in the context of time and location (leveraging the Google Maps API).

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2024

Four common grant proposal documents (free samples included). This article breaks down their key components and links to free sample resources so you can see what a successful document looks like. Storytelling in grant writing Want to capture funders’ attention?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. Are you telling a personal story, creating a fundraising pitch, inspiring others to care about a cause , or teaching potential customers about your business? Choose between images, video clips, icons, or text.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Tell a Powerful (and Personal) Story Humans are hardwired for narrative. Stories help us pay attention. And stories inspire action. Here are simple ways to use storytelling that will stick with your constituents and prompt them to support your cause. Encourage P2P fundraisers to tell their own stories.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Tell Your Story Effective storytelling deepens the connection between your organization and your donors, leading to more donations via social. If your nonprofit uses our “Impact Stories” feature, draw attention to those stories in your social post, or incorporate them into your goals (e.g. Imagery can help with this too.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. TechSoup's annual Storymakers campaign launches September 5.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone. It doesn’t have to be fancy!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 16, 2024

Let’s make it an incredible resource for sharing your organization’s story and engaging supporters. At the same time, the foundation had begun taking its first steps into the new world of personalization and integrating our entire donor funnel from brand story to donor thank-you. Our stories should (and do) speak to that impact.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2017

TechSoup believes that nonprofits must have not only access to technology, but also the capacity to tell their story through video and images. Whether the goal is advocacy, fundraising, or a combination of things, the ability to tell your organization's story and compete in the digital space is critical.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

If your nonprofit has a Twitterer on staff, then set them free to tweet. Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Here at TechSoup, we're big on stories. Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. Asia and Pacific Rim.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 13, 2024

You’ll also lose the stories they hold. As the founder and CEO of HistoryIT , she works with organizations to photograph and catalog the objects, documents, and images that accumulate over time and turn them into a collection that your team can search through and use. All their stories matter, and they matter on a larger scale.

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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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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Submit your digital video, five photographs, or a super-short story now, because we have $13,000 in prizes available! We have webinar recordings , tools, and resources to help you make stories that stand out. London, United Kingdom: Digital Storytelling. Guatemala City, Guatemala: Taller de Digital StoryTelling en Guatemala.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Ask if any will submit a story or picture to showcase their success. Storytelling is also a powerful tool to engage your stakeholders, especially with compelling images and graphics. In your annual report, ensure you humanize your data by including interviews or member stories. The state of membership. Download now.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The panel "The New Connectivity: Storytelling for the Digital Age" focused on best practices for nonprofits and other social good organizations to spread their message over social media. Heroic Stories Capture Nonprofit Audiences. Sachs advised organizations to look to ancient mythology when forming their stories.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2015

Oh stock images. Here are a few key considerations to help you choose fantastic images for your site. Are You Treating Your Images as Content? Good, this is important: Photos and other images should never be used just as decoration. Good, this is important: Photos and other images should never be used just as decoration.

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Classy

JUNE 16, 2021

Free Download: Understanding the True Financial Potential of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. These could include tips, such as: A reminder to make the campaign personal by including photos and stories that demonstrate how the fundraiser is getting involved and why this cause matters to them. Storytelling Examples.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Social media is the perfect place to talk about their experiences and share their stories. You can run a competition, giving away free perks to the member that contributes to the best photo. Creating tweetable images, which members can tweet with the click of a button, can be a great way to get more people to share your content.

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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? NetSquared groups are holding free events all month.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format. Donors and supporters are increasing overwhelmed by text-heavy storytelling – especially on mobile devices. Thus, your NGO should prioritize sharing your success stories in photo essay format on your website or blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

You can try our tool for free, but there are also many other options beyond the nonprofit sector that you can try out. Ideally, it’s good to test tools around scheduling, campaign management, image and video editing to find what works best for your organization. 7) Tell your story. Nonprofits have the best stories to tell.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Based upon the knowledge and experience that the nonprofit sector has gained over the last 20 years of using websites and email for storytelling and fundraising, the webinar content below was presented August 23, 2016 to 1,662 nonprofit staff. To register for future free webinars, please see the Nonprofit Tech for Good Webinar Schedule.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2016

Based upon the knowledge and experience that the nonprofit sector has gained over the last 20 years of using websites and email for storytelling and fundraising, the webinar content below was presented August 23, 2016 to 1,662 nonprofit staff. To register for future free webinars, please see the Nonprofit Tech for Good Webinar Schedule.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

TechSoup's Ale Bezdikian tested out Vine during TechSoup's Digital Storytelling Contest. The other big news in digital storytelling apps is that Instagram now supports videos in addition to photos. At first glance, Montaj might seem like a cheap Vine rip-off as you only get five seconds instead of six to tell your story.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Tell prospective donors your story and mission to show them why your daily operations are important. Interview community members who have been supported by your organization and let them tell their stories in their own words. BWF’s steps to annual giving encourage storytelling through your annual giving campaign.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

TechSoup's DigiToolbox is back to demo another tool you can pick up to tell your digital story. To get started with Animoto, either first Sign Up or Sign In in to your free or existing account. Step 4 - Add Images & Music. Using the Web and Internet video tsdigs digital storytelling tstellingyourstory'

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Qgiv: [Free Ebook] 2020 #GivingTuesday Ultimate Guide. Qgiv put together a free ebook packed full of helpful resources. As you prepare your marketing plan, you’ll need a variety of assets like graphics, images, banners, and messaging. 4 Steps To Telling Your Nonprofit’s Story Through Email. Here you go!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Images are powerful: they can tell your organization's story quickly and persuasively, help show your impact, and help you connect with volunteers and donors. Flickr gives nonprofits and libraries an easy way to store and share these powerful images. their images. Don't have a Flickr account? New Ways to Shar e.

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Classy

MAY 17, 2021

To help narrow down the types of companies you’d best align with, identify your core values, company culture, and brand image, and then brainstorm a list of potential partners who you believe could complement each of those areas. . Set the tone for a potential partnership by telling your nonprofit’s story. Know Your Audience.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Through a combination of fundraising efforts, community engagement, and storytelling, Giving Days aim to create a surge of donations and raise awareness about the vital work your nonprofit organization is doing. The power of story can never be underestimated! Start by developing a compelling narrative. Share often and share wide.

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Forum One

MARCH 8, 2021

We designed and developed a custom website that includes a powerful and integrated storytelling component—“Profiles in Peace”—that allows GIWPS to create its own voice on the platform where site visitors can view videos and oral histories from around the globe. Telling stories through images of empowerment.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. Other outreach methods for engaging your community can start to be costly, but outside of paid advertising, social media is free! Transparency.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

TechSoup is about to embark on a grand series of events to help nonprofits learn and demonstrate ways to effectively tell their stories. Some of my favorite causes have captured my loyalty and heart strings through amazing use of video and images. These stories don't need to be fancy or expensive.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. They speak to supporters with authenticity and display your story in a way that easily grabs the viewer’s heart. There are many ways to tell your organization’s story without asking the people you serve to appear on camera.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Using Storytelling in Your Appeal . There’s nothing more powerful than a story to help you connect with your audience. Luckily, animal shelters tend to have some great stories! . One of the most compelling stories that animal shelters can use is a heartstrings-tugging before -and-after.

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