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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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

2 – Letters that Tell a Great Story Raise More. Great fundraising letters tell a story – a compelling story – where the donor is the hero, and working through your non-profit, he or she vanquishes a villain through the power of a donation. Don’t have a story like that for your non-profit? Picture captions.

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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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Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2024

Instagram isn’t just a platform for selfies and dinner photos. Use a Clean, Recognizable Logo for Your Profile Picture Your logo should be easily recognizable, even in a small icon format. Consider the Grid: Cohesive Aesthetics Matter Your Instagram profile should tell a cohesive visual story. Take the Course 9.

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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. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

After watching a few short, low budget videos, it became clear just how effective (and inexpensive) film could be when it comes to spreading your nonprofit''s story and mission. Last night, a couple of us from the VisionLink team attended another wonderfully informative Tech4Good forum on the power and execution of video storytelling.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2021

Many fundraisers took pictures and shared updates as they went so that their supporters could see the beautiful desert they were helping to preserve. Many fundraisers shared information about the hikes they were planning, posted pictures of the desert, and made their pages unique. .

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

When you highlight an individual donor, consider telling a story about why they chose to give. In each post, include relevant photos, images, or graphs, to further elevate the donor story. Use the space to share donation stories, pictures, and impactful fundraising statistics. Leverage your online community.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

You realize that people connecting, laughing, hugging, and supporting a mutual cause can be a story worth sharing if done right. You have a smartphone, some skills, and a willingness to learn, but somehow your photos look slightly off. Here are some tips to make your next event a photo success. Don't worry. Learn by doing.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2012

demonstrates the power photos also have to tell stories. More than 40 photo slideshows were submitted from social benefit organizations across the globe as part of this year’s challenge. And many more videos submitted for the challenge integrated photos into their narratives.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Some tips and tricks for how to tell a compelling story and get more donations on GivingTuesday Recently we were joined by Victoria Leonhardt from GivingTuesday to talk about the power of GivingTuesday and how to harness it for your organization. Set Your GivingTuesday Goal Not every nonprofit will be using GivingTuesday to raise more funds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Data-driven storytelling and the Theory of Change Like words, numbers tell a story. And like photos, they can also paint a picture, especially when transformed into charts, infographics, dashboards, etc., or combined with photos of the communities you serve. That’s the beauty of data-driven storytelling.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

This blog post delves into practical strategies for transforming your nonprofit’s annual report into a compelling narrative that highlights your achievements, tells stories of transformation, and motivates your community to continue their support. Highlighting key achievements Remember, there are two reasons why donors give!

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Analyzing measures of systemic biases My personal encounters with racism were mere glimpses of a bigger picture about the need for DEI initiatives. There are more objective measures that tell a story of systemic biases that anecdotes alone can’t. And we should examine the stories behind those numbers.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

If you think EI is a soft skill, one of those activities that requires maximum effort for minimum results, these statistics tell a different story. Photo prompt—Each player selects a picture from a magazine or other source and describes the behaviors that are occurring from several different perspectives.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, stories are more than just words on a page or images on a screen; they are the beating heart of your mission. One of the primary ways we do this is through story. Once you have gathered and analyzed the data, you will have a better idea of how to craft a story that speaks to them.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

What story will you tell in the letter? Instead, tell a story about someone whose life has been changed by the work your nonprofit does. Instead, picture one donor in your mind, and write to that one person. Instead, picture one donor in your mind, and write to that one person. Plan it out. Write to one person.

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Care2

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Nancy Schwartz, nonprofit marketing blogger , kicks off the series with Short-Form Stories Sizzle on Social Media. More seriously though… I’m in the midst of a storytelling deep dive, and some of the most memorable nonprofit stories I’ve found were shared on.org social media channels.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 23, 2023

Create short videos, post engaging photos, and design eye-catching graphics. Don’t try to tell your organization’s entire story. Pick one tiny piece of your work and tell that story, focusing on the lives that were changed because of your organization. Tag them in captions and photos. Think short and engaging.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

Think of each participant as a mini-influencer, out there telling the story of your cause and galvanizing their followers to donate and participate. A push-up, plank, yoga, pilates, or CrossFit (you get the picture) challenge. What makes p2p fundraising uniquely effective? ” (via the Prostate Cancer Foundation ).

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

It paints a complete picture of the people you serve and the opportunities they can capitalize on with some help from within their community. According to a guideline published by M+R, a useful quick test for your own messaging is to simply answer the question: If the subject of this story were to read it, how would they feel?

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You’ll want to tell a compelling story that breathes life into your cause and paints a vivid picture of the powerful difference every donation makes. This isn’t just about beautiful words—pictures and videos are your allies, bringing the world closer to your cause and adding a human touch to cold stats.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2022

Functioning primarily as a picture and video sharing platform, Instagram is a great place to share visuals of the work your organization does. For your profile picture, it’s best to use your organization’s logo. Instagram is primarily a social media platform for sharing pictures and videos. Branding your account.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

All About Your Brand: Logo, Typography, Colors, Photos, and Tone What do you want the look and feel of your site to be? and it is communicated through your logo, typography, colors, photo style, and tone or voice. The fewer words you use the better, but you will need words to tell your story. Next, think about photo quality.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 1, 2024

You’ll want to tell a compelling story that breathes life into your cause and paints a vivid picture of the powerful difference every donation makes. This isn’t just about beautiful words—pictures and videos are your allies, bringing the world closer to your cause and adding a human touch to cold stats.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 5, 2012

To upload a Timeline Cover to your nonprofit’s Facebook Page, simply hover your mouse over the area at the top of your page where cover photos are featured and an “Add a Cover or Change Cover” pop-down menu will appear that will allow you upload a cover photo: 2) Upload a Profile Picture :: 180 Pixels X 180 Pixels.

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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. If your nonprofit has an environmental focus, nature photos can also be captivating. Create a photo slideshow so those who attended the event can click through to see if they ended up in any pictures.

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Bloomerang

MAY 11, 2021

I will add to this post several pictures so all of you can muster a true sense of what she was to members of the Love clan. We began harvesting such best practices based upon the amazing Donor Retention work of Adrian Sargeant (you will see Adrian and his wonderful family in a few of the pictures below).

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2015

Rules of Thumb for Using Photos of People. Are photos that you take with your camera or phone yours or your organization's property to use as you wish? Well, you would think so, but there are some rules around this, especially if the photos are of minors under 18. If the person pictured is under 18 years of age.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

I still have my picture today. Ask your clients if they’d like to help with your Thanksgiving messages to donors; they can be featured in a “thank you” video or share their story through a letter. This Thanksgiving, let your donor know exactly how they’ve contributed to the “bigger picture.”

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M+R

JULY 6, 2023

But we do need a place where we can reach supporters, share content, and look at pictures of other people’s dogs — preferably without being subjected to harassment, trolling, misinformation, and attacks on our democracy. Posts can be up to 500 characters, and they can include links, photos, or videos up to 5 minutes long.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Numbers Only Tell Half a Story. Numbers are easy to count, but what about the stories of the individuals we engage with? We’ve offloaded this case study creation to the participants themselves and created a digital environment where they can tell their own story every time. Qualitative Data Analysis. Why is that important?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Heart-warming human-interest stories. You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does. Donors and prospects want to know that your organization makes a difference, and the best way to show that is to tell a story. Remember, facts tell, stories sell.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

A picture is worth a thousand words. Whether you need product photos, photos of people using your products, or simply stylish stock photos, these tools can help you find what you’re looking for. It can be hard to get a picture of a specific item with perfect lighting. Is your website in need of some fresh imagery?

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NetWits

JULY 16, 2012

Make the Most of Your Cover Photo. Your Facebook cover photo is prime real estate. When thinking through your Facebook cover photo make sure you keep your brand in mind, but try to also show off your culture, history, mission and values. You might also try having a little fun with your cover photo. Show off your campus.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Plan and take photos you can use throughout your campaign. Direct mail appeals are most effective when reinforced with photos. After you choose your campaign’s theme, messaging, and story, take some time to either gather existing photos that you can use or schedule time to take supporting photos. Email appeals?

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