Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

Why should you care, what's the impact of a documentary? News outlets ran stories on the doc and its exposé. Now that’s an impact. Is it so unrealistic to think that maybe the creators and contributors had at least a glimmer of an idea of these outcomes when making the picture? So impact isn’t just a direct A to B.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

Why should you care, what's the impact of a documentary? News outlets ran stories on the doc and its exposé. Now that’s an impact. Is it so unrealistic to think that maybe the creators and contributors had at least a glimmer of an idea of these outcomes when making the picture? So impact isn’t just a direct A to B.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

is the founder of Data Viz for Nonprofits , a design consultancy that delivers high-quality visualizations that help organizations to quickly grasp their data, improve their work, and show their impact. Pictures don’t always beat words, particularly confusing pictures. And because no clear message or story emerges, they give up.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes 6 Tips for Writing A Winning Crowdfunding Story. This guide will help you write a winning nonprofit crowdfunding story that’ll help you raise enough funds for your organization. What impact will you have? Be clear about how your nonprofit will impact others or change the world.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

We use Salesforce tools to create a digital environment which engages at-risk youth, and has proven to be highly impactful in changing negative trajectories and positively impacting wellbeing. The evidence on this is clear: if we impact their wellbeing, we get better health, social, education, and engagement outcomes.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In this article I’m going to break down the role stories play in marketing a year-end fundraising campaign, what kinds of stories to tell, and how to share those stories. Using Stories to Increase Awareness of a Year-End Fundraising Campaign. What Kind of Stories Your Non-Profit Should Tell?

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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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CauseVox

JULY 10, 2024

By combining innovative ideas with community engagement and leveraging technology, we can develop unique initiatives that resonate with our audience and drive meaningful impact. 1:1 match from Tito’s) For example, consider the impact of Tito’s 1:1 match. 1:1 match from Tito’s) For example, consider the impact of Tito’s 1:1 match.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Automation: Many experts shared how automation is freeing up resources, allowing teams to focus on high-impact projects while letting technology handle repetitive tasks. Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilizing data for strategic decisions was a recurring theme. Sessions demonstrated how associations are turning data into actionable insights.

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DonorPerfect

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Boost Fundraising and Donor Engagement Picture this: A beautifully designed envelope arrives in your supporter’s mailbox. Inside, a personalized letter shares a compelling story of impact, complete with vibrant images and a clear call to action.

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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

As you get started on sifting through your data reports and action items completed this year, keep an eye toward how your internal and external reports can blend data-driven stories of impact. If you can’t do something with the data, it’s not supporting the story you need it to tell.

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sgEngage

MARCH 28, 2023

Here are five ways you can make sure you are communicating your organization’s financial information in a single, efficient story to help your board make effective data-driven decisions. And should an opportunity or issue arise where the fund might be used, the board knows the full picture.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

It’s crucial that your online donation forms and landing page match the story you’re telling. Add impactful images or videos and text to your donation form and landing page! What is an impact statement? How can I show visual impact? How do you help donors understand the impact they make with their donation?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Why Tell Stories in December. There are so many reasons why your non-profit should tell stories. Stories help you explain your theory of change in a clear, tangible way. The Future Story.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Motivations for their giving include receiving tax deductions and understanding the impact their investment is making. Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Using a theme helps you craft a story across your annual report and ensures members and stakeholders connect with your report. In addition to including the statistics, highlight some of your new members, featuring a Q&A that tells their membership stories. For example, did membership increase this year?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Show them the impact of their donations. Another way to convert one-time donors into monthly donors is by showing them the impact their donations have! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to accomplish this: First, gather your GivingTuesday and end-of-year stats and personal stories in one place. Short videos .

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

A picture is worth a thousand words. By creating images that evoke emotion, you can make your materials more impactful and persuade people to donate to your cause. Creative Ideas for Social Impact Imagery. It can be hard to get a picture of a specific item with perfect lighting. Generate Imagery for Fundraising Materials.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 22, 2024

Deliver creative and impactful solutions by evaluating the emotional impact of strategies. Context is the color that makes facts a story. In addition, related expenses such as taxes also have an impact. Understanding these details puts the picture in a frame. Understanding these details puts the picture in a frame.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2022

It’s also helpful to include pie charts, bar graphs, or other visuals that help readers see the big picture and understand financial trends. Sending out an Annual Report to your donors can be a great way to both keep donors engaged after year-end and to share your impact with those that care most about your organization.

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Whole Whale

MAY 10, 2021

Annual nonprofit reports are great for the big picture impact of the organization, however they only come once a year. An annual cadence of reporting is not great for keeping donors engaged throughout the year which is where donor impact reporting comes in. New innovations or tests projects the organization is running.

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Double the Donation

JULY 22, 2024

Picture this: Your wildlife conservation foundation is gearing up for an email marketing campaign. Your marketing team composes an engaging series of emails, complete with stories about real beneficiaries you’ve helped, statistics that illustrate your impact, and testimonials from donors and volunteers.

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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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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Ideally, your GivingTuesday campaign will include stories about those who benefit from your donors’ generosity. If you can, include a picture similar to those you’re sharing on social media or in your emails. Say you’re running a food kitchen: You’re probably planning to use pictures of your clients in your social media posts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2024

Create volunteer opportunities through which their actions will have an obvious impact. Instead, ask them to help with hands-on projects that have a tangible impact on your cause. 5) Share the impact Gen Z is attracted to transparency. Seeing how their donation makes an impact motivates them to give and volunteer.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 4, 2023

Don’t stop volunteer appreciation events after April—continue celebrating your member volunteers all year long! Read our blog to d iscover how Nimble AMS and Community Brands ma d e volunteer recognition a central initiative with the 2023 Volunteer IMPACT Awards. You can see all of the winners here.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Grateful, multi-channel impact reporting It’s time to tweak the “ ask, thank, report, repeat ” formula to add in a lot more reporting across the myriad media channels your constituents use. Even adding impact stories to your newsletter is not enough. Humans are wired for stories. Leverage your influencers to boost trust.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

However, when approached with creativity and strategic thinking, it can serve as a powerful instrument for storytelling, showcasing impact, and inspiring donors and supporters to take action. Utilizing infographics, charts, and other visual tools can help break down your nonprofit’s achievements and impact into digestible bits.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 12, 2012

On Financial Narratives and Financial Footnotes: The Truth Is in the Fine Print Guest Beneblog by Teresa Throckmorton, Benetech's CFO and VP, Finance In a previous blog post, we shared the Seven Benetech Truths : the core values that define our identity and culture, that guide our work, and that tell our story.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Tell an Emotional Story The Power of Narratives: People connect with stories. Revenue Impact – calculate the revenue impact of the future state improvement using known or estimated values. Acting on this insight, they shift their live workshops to nighttime, leading to a 30% increase in participation.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Set Goals GivingTuesday is inherently a short-term initiative, so having a specific fundraising and impact goal set for your campaign has been proven to help drive urgency and donations. By including the impact of each monetary donation, Volo Kids donors can see just how their dollars are being used.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 29, 2021

Additionally, use pictures and lists to make your content more visually appealing and easier to read. Image Alt Tags – If your website uses pictures to tell a story, help search engines understand this story by using “alt” attributes on your images. 2) Technical Details Matter, Too. Your webmaster can help with this.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

That’s the power that story holds. Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. As the old saying states, “Those who tell the stories rule the world.”

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

the impact of documentaries in 2022. News outlets ran stories on the doc and its exposé. Now that’s an impact. So is it so unrealistic to think that maybe the creators and contributors had at least a glimmer of an idea of these outcomes when making the picture? So impact isn’t just a direct A to B. Influence.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

From segmenting donor lists to fostering a culture of gratitude, these tactics offer a roadmap for deepening connections and making a greater impact. By prioritizing readability, you create a more enjoyable and impactful experience for your audience. One of the key factors in readability is your choice of fonts and text styles.

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