Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

I think the most important part of designing a competition that leverages crowdsourcing is to strike a balance between too many voices, and too few. Embrace storytelling. the community leaders or influencers have already emerged and can contribute to the crowdsourcing project’s success. Public voting process.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Brian Gardner defines social proof as “the positive influence created when people find out others are doing something – now, suddenly, everyone else wants to do that something too.”. Harness the Power of Storytelling. After all, the people on the charity: water team are masters at storytelling.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. Ethical storytelling for nonprofits produces stories that not only help nonprofits share their work and inspire donors but also honor the dignity of those the story is about. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? Stories are powerful.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

The storytelling was engaging and compelling. Most people didn’t “get to participate” in the Arab Spring because we didn’t have an effective role in regime change beyond global support and voice amplification (a crucial role, but not the change per se) and to think otherwise would be paternalistic.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

When asking members of The Storytelling Non-Profit community about their organization’s newsletter campaigns, the top challenge their organizations were facing was to find the right type of content that keeps their audience engaged. Share an impact story A great non-profit newsletter idea is to use storytelling.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Leveraging creativity – How your persuasive message resonates with listeners (storytelling, visual aids, structure, curiosity) Honing your delivery – Your unique style, movement, personality, and ability to execute effectively. Take a deep breath, visualize yourself delivering a successful presentation, and use your voice for good.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos. But to truly understand how nonprofits can best engage Gen Z on social media, we thought it was important to bring my generation’s voice into the conversation. Investigate working with social sector influencers (not celebrities).

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2021

To tell a story that attracts, inspires, and influences action , you need to start by tackling the self-limiting belief I mentioned above. You may take your knowledge and lessons for granted because they’re so ingrained in you and who you are, but they could influence others in a profound way.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

It was a pivotal time when women began to exert more influence and demonstrate the different ways in which philanthropy could support the needs of all of humankind. Also, don’t underestimate the power of storytelling and communications as a way to influence and amplify one’s work to impact a broader audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 28, 2014

Humberto Kam from the Monterrey Bay Aquarium and Cindy Johanson from Edutopia shared some case studies about storytelling and what inspires people to share your organization’s content. Humberto Kam talked about how they engage with influencers and let them spread and remix their content. SMOP14 @TSFF.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

Engage influencers and free agents. Pick a campaign and platform to experiment with integrating social fundraising , but build your network and get organized first. Let your stakeholders share their story and passion about your organization – from the heart and humor work. Cultivate and cheer on champions for your cause.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

Young people are quickly influencing how organizations communicate and market to all ages , say Feldmann & Yu. To engage with the next generation of donors most effectively, utilize authentic storytelling via social platforms. Direct marketing and communication toward younger audiences. Explore networking.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2022

Individual executives have a significant advantage over company accounts across many platforms both from a storytelling and algorithmic standpoint. Thoughts on Brand Voice. There are many problems with this which is the subject of a different novel… The purpose of this guide is to help organizations take advantage of this truth.

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

Storytelling. One of the hottest buzzwords in nonprofit communications right now is storytelling. Using the singularity effect is very effective when it comes to storytelling. Reach out to social media influencers? Let them know you’ve done your research and appreciate the voice they give to important causes.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

Focus on things that can have ripple effects, like influencing your work to adopt a new travel policy, helping your sport club organize carpooling, or taking part in local decision making. The parent voice carries acute moral and emotional weight. It’s important that kids see us acting for their future. Devi Thomas.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Foundations face unique communications challenges—from amplifying the voices and work of their grantees, to advancing their overall mission and goals. Or do you want to serve as a cheerleader, giving grantees the ability to directly voice the work that you are supporting? Your storytelling strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

With an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with celebrities like Melissa McCarthy, Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld, and recently teaming up with Oscar winner Brendan Fraser for a fundraising collaboration, Brett’s influence extends across the globe.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

If your nonprofit feeds the creative flame with passion and storytelling, you'll start getting somewhere. It is important to make sure you are using people's stories in their own voices to convey your message; to meet your audience where they are. And you'll be a lot more likely to create that flame with humor. Attentive.ly.".

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

Leveraging creativity – How your persuasive message resonates with listeners (storytelling, visual aids, structure, curiosity) Honing your delivery – Your unique style, movement, personality, and ability to execute effectively. Take a deep breath, visualize yourself delivering a successful presentation, and use your voice for good.

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Socialbrite

DECEMBER 5, 2019

find influencers and see what they’re doing. passive voice usage. It can also help learn what people are searching for the most. The tool allows us to: explore ideas and get inspired. track the current situation within our cause or niche. analyze popular articles and posts to get insight. Hemingway. number of adverbs.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This document should include a comprehensive overview of your nonprofit’s logo, color palette, and typography, as well as define your brand’s tone of voice and other writing style guidelines. Instead of solely focusing on influencers with large follower counts, prioritize relevance. Build authentic relationships.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

Google Earth Outreach from Rebecca Moore: Google’s mapping tools may seem like an obscure tool to use in your work but these aren’t traditional maps: the new generation of mapping technology is fully interactive, enables storytelling, and more. (Did Influence decision-makers; impact public policy.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2011

For Earth Day 2010, Repower America created a fun video that engaged their members and showed the world the broad spectrum of voices that were demanding clean energy legistation. A campaign can amplify its influence with media and decision-makers if it can show there is a movement demanding change. Earth Day, Remixed.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Storytelling is good, but no one likes to read a paragraph where a single sentence would do. If you’ve ever spent time on LinkedIn you’re bound to come across influencers. But the English language is complex and basic word processing tools don’t understand the use of passive voice or complex sentence structures.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

Tell stories One of the best ways to engage supporters is to use effective storytelling strategies. Influencer campaign Influencer marketing is becoming increasingly popular in the nonprofit sector as people spend more and more time on social media platforms. You can also track social media conversion rates.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Leveraging creativity How your persuasive message resonates with listeners (storytelling, visual aids, structure, curiosity) Honing your delivery Your unique style, movement, personality, and ability to execute effectively. Take a deep breath, visualize yourself delivering a successful presentation, and use your voice for good.

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

Facebook, LinkedIn) Blogs offer a human voice, newsworthy information and experiences, and a forum for feedback -- and empower supporters to engage with and share ideas around your stories and news. ThePort, Ning) Multimedia content sharing is a powerful tool for storytelling, providing content that is easy to share and embed.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The first step is to start acknowledging our biases and to realize when and how they influence our actions. Many of the choices we make are heavily influenced by biases we may not be aware of, which can cause us to unintentionally perpetuate inequality. Here are a few guidelines to consider when choosing photos. Often unwittingly.”

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Check out this interview between two women in Atlanta that touches on the influence of a strong grandmother and racial tensions in high school. Though all stories are welcome, StoryCorps is focusing on highlighting stories from veterans in particular this year as part of its Military Voices Initiative.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 27, 2014

These people—the lifeline of your organization—their preferences, opinions, ideas and voices matter. Nonprofits are filled to the brim with storytellers. No matter how the relationship started the story that unfolds thereafter is directly influenced by the steps you choose to take with your supporters. Be Gracious.

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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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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

Narratives have the power to liberate or oppress because they have the potential to influence the beliefs and behaviors of individuals, which in turn can shape institutional policies and practices. Who are the messengers and storytellers that can most effectively deliver these messages and move this narrative?

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

You have influencers on social media who call themselves content creators, posting videos and content online, and people like myself who consider themselves content writers, because, well, we write for a living. Develop your brand voice. Content tends to be an all-encompassing word these days. So, how do you create a content strategy?

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Neon CRM

JULY 5, 2023

Harnessing the power of AI to generate or enhance content can help you create compelling posts while maintaining your unique voice and style. Storytelling campaigns: This type of campaign depends on user-generated content. That can help you guide the future of your organization and give your users a voice.

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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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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

Drink lots of water beforehand and during the recording session to ensure you’re hydrated and your voice stays strong. Take water and snack breaks to ensure that your voice sounds good and you maintain focus. Stay hydrated. You’ll be speaking for quite some time as you record your podcast. Record in a quiet room. Promote your podcast.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

It showcases diverse voices. Tags: storytelling Unusual Projects and Influences usercontent. Participants only get 24 hours of fame, but they know exactly when they are. It's also easy for participants to promote their posts by sharing them on social networks and via email. I promise a very different window into my life.

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