The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. Two Types of Non-Profit Storytelling. In my experience, when we talk about “storytelling” in non-profit fundraising, we’re talking about one of two separate things.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives. Either way, we think activating your supporters should be easy and effective.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Turn New Supporters Into Strong Supporters. A donor’s first experience with your organization should be a good one as it can be the difference between turning them into a repeat supporter or someone who gives once and never again. . Stories help personalize your mission and show real impact with real people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. You’ve probably heard this already – that storytelling is important. What do we mean by storytelling? Nonprofit storytelling lets donors and volunteers know that they are making an impact and making life better for real people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

By Audrey Phillips , a customer success manager at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Mention the donor’s past involvement with your organization and the impact their previous gifts have made.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2024

Imagine the impact your nonprofit could achieve if your stories captivated more hearts and inspired more actions. Great news: with the right storytelling techniques, this is entirely within reach. We’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you master the art of storytelling for your nonprofit. Get Started Today!

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your community, protect the environment, or provide a lifeline to those in need, your storytelling ability can mean the difference between a thriving and well-funded program and one that falls flat. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2024

For years, when nonprofits would publish digital reports with their best stories, they had to point inspired readers to a separate page to make a donation, disrupting the storytelling to fundraising pipeline. We solved this problem with Storyraise , a solution for nonprofits to create digital annual, impact, and donor reports.

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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. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 12, 2023

How Project Access Northwest’s used Video Storytelling to Create Impactful Communication with Supporters In the world of nonprofits, effective communication with supporters is crucial for success. Organizations need to express gratitude, share accomplishments, and generate excitement for upcoming initiatives.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. Moreover, an online search may take your prospective supporter to other platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and, of course, Candid. Tell stories to meaningfully engage and form genuine connections with your supporters. It’s human.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This is part one of a series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller. And one way I’ve found to be a good communicator is to work on your storytelling abilities. . And one way I’ve found to be a good communicator is to work on your storytelling abilities. . Great storytellers are made , not born.

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. Cultural change is needed to achieve long-term advances in justice and equity, making the role of transformational storytellers all the more important," said Mertes.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

An effective case for support is a must-have for any organization that relies on donations to get its work done and make a difference in its community. Your case underpins all of your messaging and is a tool that can be actively used to engage different audiences and motivate action in support of your mission. Let’s take a closer look.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. 1) Ask your supporters to create Facebook Fundraisers for you. Your supporters may not know that you are set up and ready to accept donations via Facebook. nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

2) Recurring Donors and Giving Flexibility Recurring or sustaining-level donors are supporters who are excited to provide ongoing support and have a long-term impact on your organization, whether this is on a biweekly, monthly, or on a quarterly basis. Local celebrities can increase awareness of an organization tremendously.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Prioritize storytelling over marketing. Increasingly, donors and supporters follow causes on social networks. If you make storytelling a higher priority than marketing, then over time your nonprofit’s brand becomes synonymous with the cause(s) you advocate. Do not automate content between social networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

By Jess Woloszyn , Content Specialist at Classy.org – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Show them precisely what impact their gift will make. Giving Tuesday 2021 is right around the corner.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. While Facebook and Twitter may be waning a bit in popularity and usage, visual storytelling platform Instagram keeps growing in engagement and daily time spent on the site. .

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In part two of this series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about how to engage your audience emotionally through creative storytelling. In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. . In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. .

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. Social media is great for enticing potential supporters and piquing their interest, through eye-catching visuals and emotional stories.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 18, 2021

Master your digital storytelling so you can put out great and engaging content, to grow your list of supporters. A strong social media strategy can help increase fundraising revenue while driving brand awareness!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Round up a list of your major donors and task your team with sending them a personal video to thank them for their continued support! 3) Grow your social media presence by following your supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Individual giving has seen a steep decline, with donors becoming more selective about the causes they support. This combination puts immense pressure on nonprofits to find creative ways to engage supporters and bring in donations. Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. Say their name.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The post 5 Key Social Media Analytics Your Nonprofit Needs To Track appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Mobile Social Tech analytics database donations donors nonprofit nonprofit technology social media storytelling supporters technology'

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

But, the fact of the matter is, the channels you employ will have little impact on your outreach strategy if the messages you send through those channels are subpar. That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. 7 Tips for Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits Using Digital Marketing. Let’s get started.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

When more and more content is bad, good content deepens connections with audiences, ranks high in search engines, and amplifies impact. Think through the desired relationship with the audience—perhaps the voice should be of a trusted expert, a knowledgeable and funny friend, or a supportive counselor? Stories of impact and change?

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. Maps can be used to illustrate the work of a nonprofit, the areas they serve, and the impact of their fundraising efforts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

What will the impact be? This is where social media storytelling comes in! By crafting compelling stories, creating a sense of urgency, and making the donation process seamless, you can inspire generosity and foster long-term support. Data helps the reader or viewer understand that this problem needs to be addressed, and fast.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 29, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Good SEO content needs a clear title, a good introduction, and well-written supporting content, lists, tables, and images related to the central theme. 3) Leverage Your Networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Greg Fine – a marketing consultant that works to elevate nonprofit marketing impact, revitalize giving campaigns, and bring energy and awareness to nonprofit brands and their mission. 25% YELLOW: Emotional Storytelling Emotional appeals were crucial for tapping donor heartstrings. Online Donations – St.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. This widespread use maximizes their impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

There’s still time for your organization to secure important year-end gifts—if you can capture people’s attention and motivate them to support your cause. PIH’s website has an “Our Impact” page that highlights their positive influence around the world. The page includes several storytelling graphics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

Their work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, CNN and AdWeek and Doug is a guest lecturer at Stanford University on the power of storytelling for nonprofit organizations. If your video connects powerfully with your supporters they’ll like, comment on and share the video with their friends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2024

Workers want to use AI tools right now but leaders in both the for-profit and nonprofit space worry that they won’t be able to demonstrate the impact AI has in objective terms and are leery to implement new technology without proper security and policy in place.

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