Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

It’s common knowledge today that storytelling is among the most effective ways to connect with an audience and deliver content in a way that’s catchy, resonant, and memorable. But what does storytelling mean in practice? The post Truly Compelling Cases for Support: 5 Storytelling Tips appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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MAY 26, 2021

of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. A good story allows organizations to build those relationships, win hearts, change minds, and prompt action. As entrepreneurial expert Gary Vaynerchuk puts it, “Storytelling is by far the most underrated skill in business.”

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 26, 2010

I heard a wonderful presentation recently about storytelling. It’s entirely possible to tell a very compelling story without using pictures. Instead, you paint a picture with the words you use. Then think about what you see in your mind’s eye as you watched the video. www.girleffect.org.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2015

We started with mindfulness from Chris Block, improvisation from David Havens , and Heather and I co-facilitated a session on networks. Expect a few blog posts from me on these topics, but in this post I’d like to reflect on what I learned about mindfulness lead by Chris Block , CEO of American Leadership Forum in Silicon.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 7, 2023

But each tactic is rooted in a single overarching strategy: Writing with your donors in your mind. When you write a fundraising email, start with your donors in mind. This will make you a more effective storyteller, help you create stronger CTAs, and make it more likely that you’ll hit your fundraising goals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

It engages their minds and their hearts by appealing to both their intellect and emotions. Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Without the assistance of community-minded individuals just like you, we wouldn’t be able to serve those in our community each year. Paint a vivid picture of what their support achieves through your organization. We ask that you make a commitment to support our annual appeal by making a cash donation. Happy fundraising!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Next, let’s talk about some storytelling strategies to help you maximize your giving. I like this kind of story in a year-end campaign because it feels timely for the season (especially the last few days of December) and paints a clear picture of your vision for the next year. And we can all use more engagement during December, right?

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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. That’s a wrap!

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Personal stories and heartfelt messages can do what numbers alone cannot – they can touch hearts and change minds. Whether it’s the instant spreadability of Twitter, the communal spirit of Facebook, or the captivating visuals of Instagram, each platform is a chapter in your storytelling saga.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

A picture is worth a thousand words. Imagine if you didn’t need an expensive camera, artistic mastery, or a ton of time to create what was in your mind’s eye. We are about to enter into a golden age of storytelling more unbound from resource constraints than ever before. Public link: [link]. Public image: [link].

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Keep the 3Cs of digital storytelling in mind—content, connection, and community. Donors want to learn something from their interactions with your organization, develop genuine relationships with other stakeholders, and join a community of like-minded people.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A connected throughline of our shared humanity With that in mind, as I reflect on the influences, changes, and overall trends we have seen in employee engagement, philanthropy, and CSR in 2023, and those that are to come in 2024, I cannot help but be struck by the notion that it is not about specific trends or actions.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2011

I'm going to start by telling a story about storytelling. Apparently, pointing to pictures of wedding things and saying "that's gross" doesn't count as feedback, so it was time for me to come up with better suggestions on my own and give her some well-deserved rest. By Nasser Asif, Director of Marketing and Media, See3 Communications.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

User-Friendly: Fundraising platforms are often designed with user-friendliness in mind, making it accessible to both experienced and novice fundraisers. By designing your campaign with these personas and insights in mind, you go beyond creating a generic page; you’re speaking directly to the motivations and preferences of your audience.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Make sure your “About” section provides an accurate picture of your mission and what your organization does. The two most important pictures on your profile will be your profile picture and header image. However, it’s important to keep in mind that LinkedIn is not just any other social media page.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind. Use your logo as your profile picture. This will give others the chance to join the conversation and meet like-minded supporters. One of the best ways to do this is by storytelling. What should you post? When should you post?

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 19, 2024

Look to Past Campaigns for a Fuller Picture It’s also helpful to analyze past year-end campaigns for insights. 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. Create a culture of storytelling by inviting everyone to identify potential stories.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

And beyond that, you can expand your reach to find even more like-minded people who would resonate with your mission and be interested in supporting your organization. However, creating a strong social media presence isn’t as simple as writing a post and hitting “send” or taking a few pictures and uploading them online.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Keeps Your Cause Top Of Mind Timely and consistent thank you’s keep you and your cause at the forefront of your donor’s mind. Keep in mind the size and scope of your donor base before giving out call lists. I still have my picture today. That means that you’re giving kids a leg up and their parents a peace of mind.

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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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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Why a Modern CFO and When Do You Need One If you were to close your eyes and picture a CFO or an accountant, what do you see? The modern CFO is visionary, abundance-minded, collaborative, and technologically savvy. The modern CFO should have experience with some of them and an open mind to try new ones.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Now add a layer in your mind showing the people represented in those circles and lines. Storytelling Storytelling has also become a prominent concept connected to data processes in philanthropy. These visual analysis tools illuminate potential connections and spaces where relationships exist or are possible.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2022

GivingTuesday Ultimate Guide : Giving Tuesday is the biggest giving day of the year, so there’s a lot to keep in mind when preparing for it. Keeping these best practices in mind while you create your donation form can help you raise more on Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday Preparations.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I also love reading, storytelling, and looking at the world creatively. Once he began to learn in new ways, it opened the door for me to understand my mind better, though I still struggled. I am able to see a big, holistic picture due to my neurdiversity. I am a dyslexic thinker and proud of it. . I love people.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

When crafting your fundraising message, tug at heartstrings and paint a picture of how donations will make a real difference in the lives of those you serve. Keep in mind that 72% of all charitable giving comes from individuals , make your mission resonate with them through storytelling. Use data to back up your claims.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Picture yourself in a donor’s shoes. But keep in mind that there are also free and low-fee tools that you can use to produce an explainer video on your own and at a lower cost. . To learn more about how to construct your nonprofit explainer video’s narrative, check out this guide to nonprofit video storytelling.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Photos of people are particularly compelling, so gather pictures of volunteers, beneficiaries, and community members. The Doctors Without Borders blog has plenty of examples of this type of captivating storytelling, including a gripping story about people fleeing violence in Sudan.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It engages their minds and their hearts by appealing to both their intellect and emotions. Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

It engages their minds and their hearts by appealing to both their intellect and emotions. Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

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Classy

MAY 17, 2021

In our guide, The Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling , we’ll help you discover and tell your nonprofit’s story in a way that engages corporate partners and motivates them to get involved. . Free Download: Your Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling. Here are a few recommendations to keep in mind: Maintain good posture.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Use storytelling elements to make this section of your lapsed donor letter as effective as possible. Accompany your story with a picture that helps your donor visualize the people they supported in the past. This picture includes a family: a mom, a dad, a toddler, and a baby. Top Takeaway: Invite donors to get involved again.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

When scheduling your ad campaigns, keep in mind that some months are more lucrative when it comes to donations. Use pictures with people in them for the highest engagement. People tend to be drawn to other people and pictures of other people rather than just text graphics. Use high-quality images for ads.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Get your supporters involved in your storytelling: Ask your donors to tell #MyGivingStory, but be sure to ask them to tag your nonprofit in the post Create your own hashtag storytelling challenge or picture sharing challenge on social media. (ie You can use their direct testimonials to build out larger stories to share.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Add an effective, development-minded board of directors to an effective, development-minded CEO or ED, and you’ll find yourself with fundraising that is several times more effective than it would be otherwise. With that in mind, don’t assume your board members understand fundraising or how to talk about your organization.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

Pictured: Devi Thomas’ sons. Help children that are worried or are experiencing eco anxiety by finding a group or organization with like-minded people. I was lucky enough to find like-minded parents across the world who shared my vision of working together to help more parents get involved in climate action. Devi Thomas.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 17, 2024

Picture this: your event is buzzing with excitement, filled with engaged attendees who are inspired by your mission. Offer an Engaging Event Experience Creating an engaging event experience is key to capturing the hearts and minds of potential donors.

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