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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

Candid

Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people. According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity.

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7 Tips for Standout Nonprofit Website Content in the Age of AI

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Everyone is talking about the ways that artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline the process of creating articles, stories, or posts. However, there’s a great opportunity to stand out simply by having a distinctive human voice. Ideally, put some time aside to interview some real people. Lean into this expertise.

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Amplifying Female Voices: Strategies for Equitable and Inclusive Grantmaking

sgEngage

Like many diversity efforts, including women’s voices in grantmaking decisions—particularly women from historically marginalized groups—doesn’t often happen organically. The first step to creating more inclusive grantmaking is understanding whose voice is being lost. Artwork by Toya Beacham See Women and Girls. Intentionally.

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Power of Nonprofit Storytelling | Ethical Storytelling: 3 Keys to Sharing Sensitive Stories

Pamela Grow

“What do I do if my nonprofit serves individuals who have sensitive stories that could trigger others?” People experiencing homelessness. When it comes to sharing a nonprofit’s impact, sensitive stories demand compassionate and responsible handling. Let’s dig in: 3 Keys to Sharing Sensitive Stories 1.

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From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials

The Modern Nonprofit

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. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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DEI in Nonprofit Storytelling: A Beginner’s Guide to Sharing Empowering Stories

Bloomerang

Few things connect people together better than stories, which is why it’s important that your nonprofit showcases as many diverse and inclusive stories as possible. . How do you tell stories that are influenced by and meet your standards for your diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives ? Why is this important?

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The Power of Sharing a Personal Story

The Storytelling Non-profit

The power of sharing a personal story is well documented. We love hearing stories. And during these times, stories have the power to help us feel less alone in our very human experiences. By hearing a personal story, donors and non-donors can understand the impact of your mission and see it in action. I know, I know.

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