VisionLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Last night, a couple of us from the VisionLink team attended another wonderfully informative Tech4Good forum on the power and execution of video storytelling. 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.

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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. Reels, which are short, engaging videos, have become a central part of Instagram’s strategy, designed to compete with TikTok.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2024

How do you capture stories in a way that truly invites your reader into the picture? In this session, you’ll discover: How videos and photos can transform a story into something more powerful than words on a page could ever be, enhancing your nonprofit storytelling efforts. The stories that inspire action?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

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. People visiting your site will find it easier to connect emotionally with the subjects of your photo.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Instead, your visuals should work to create a cohesive picture of your organization that represents your values, mission, and audience. . To help your nonprofit start improving your website’s visuals, this article provides three tips for effective nonprofit website design: Use photos of real people in action. .

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Note – Photos or a video of your characters are HIGHLY recommended. Large, beautiful photos of the family, perhaps in front of their humble home). Pictures and Videos Can be Worth a Thousand Dollars They can also be worth a thousand words. Photos and videos are crucial to the success of your story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

That’s a lot of words, so we’ve created the below video that explains how to build and host peer-to-peer campaigns. This video will: . A push-up, plank, yoga, pilates, or CrossFit (you get the picture) challenge. Provide an overview of how to build your own campaign. ” (via the Prostate Cancer Foundation ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2014

Photo Credit: Tristan Hanson. Why Your Nonprofit Should Invest in Video As Part Its Communications Strategy – Guest Post by Michael Hoffman, CEO of See3. It’s obvious to anyone who spends time online that video is taking over the internet. 92% value the investment they have made in video. Finding the ROI.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

They can be a video interview with the donor about the mission. Photo and Bio. Shoutouts to donors on images and cover pictures. These are icons or image overlays that you add to your profile picture the same way people do declare they voted, or donated blood, or got vaccinated. These need not look like a commercial.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2012

Although most people tend to think of videos when they think of digital storytelling, the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge (TSDigs), powered by Lights. demonstrates the power photos also have to tell stories. And many more videos submitted for the challenge integrated photos into their narratives.

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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.” Of course, consent is key.

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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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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Photos and videos have immediate appeal and draw people into a story FAST. In fact, sometimes a video or series of photos can tell the story for you. In fact, sometimes a video or series of photos can tell the story for you. You can also use pictures of your volunteers in action working with beneficiaries.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There’s lots of videos, lots of things you can look at to get a sense of what we offer. We’re going to talk about the bigger picture things as it relates to personal branding and making yourself memorable, so you can raise some more money and improve those donor relations. You can send a custom thank-you video.

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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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Care2

JUNE 19, 2012

You know the old saying; a picture is worth a thousand words? According to research conducted by Social Media Today , pictures are also worth a lot of “Likes” on Facebook too. Both “Likes” and comments on photos are a lot more popular then posts that have links, status updates, and video.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 23, 2023

Create short videos, post engaging photos, and design eye-catching graphics. YouTube: People love to watch videos, and YouTube is where more than 2.3 Investing in compelling videos on your YouTube channel gives you content for your YouTube audience, and you can market that content across other channels. With more than 1.1

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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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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2015

One undeniable trend is that people are increasingly attracted to images and videos and much less interested in unadorned text. 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? Get Individual Signed Consent for Photos.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2024

I’ll share what I’ve learned from the big-picture analytics, insights from my deep dive into content, and how they inform my approach to our social media plan (which you’re welcome to borrow for your nonprofit). The top-level analytics The first thing I do is look at the big picture.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Wondering what video can do for you? This handy infographic from Tech Impact illustrates the power of video for engaging your users. Kivi Leroux Miller has teamed with BC/DC Ideas to create a photo a day challenge for Instagram and Twitter to help nonprofits share their mission through daily photo prompts.

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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. Explore Tectonic Video’s roundup of top nonprofit videos for inspiration when creating your videos.

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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. Plan and record video.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I like monthly e-newsletters that combine brief stories and compelling photos. Send mission impact videos. These videos can have a huge impact. Photos typically catch more attention. And there is a bigger picture at stake. Communicate clearly and consistently on what’s being achieved with gift dollars.

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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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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

With all the details ironed out, all that’s left is to upload your image or video with your text copy and publish your Facebook Ad. Photo Ads Photo ads are one of the most common types of promotion on Facebook. Use pictures with people in them for the highest engagement. Use short videos for Facebook Ads.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

A recent post by Isaac Kiehl highlighted social media, and in particular the use of online photos, as a means by which nonprofits can improve interaction with the community. Online video takes this interaction one step further. A report by tech giant Cisco found that 51% of all consumer internet traffic in 2011 was video traffic.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 31, 2021

million images, videos, and other files related to child sexual exploitation were reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). . These tools unfortunately still fail to detect a significant form of CSEM — livestreaming video, whether produced by manipulative “groomers” or by violent traffickers. .

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Super-short videos have become one of the coolest (and easiest!) Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. Why Super-Short Videos? Fundraising videos. Really short.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

Starting to get reports of podcasts, videos blogs, and photo blogs from Cambodia. Norbert Klein has started a photoblog - I love the photo of family on the motorbike. Denith has posted a new photo album that contains pictures of Udong Mountain, aka Phnom Preah Reach- ja-troub. A typical scene in Phnom Penh.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

But you’ll have more content to use if you can include multiple perspectives, such as the children of the individual, volunteers who worked with them, and any other peripheral people or organizations with knowledge of the story to construct a more well-rounded picture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

In the virtual workplace, being on video conference meetings and communicating via online collaboration platforms takes more energy than working face-to-face. When we communicate through a video conference screen, there is a 1.2 Why Remote Work Is Exhausting. We also don’t have a full understanding of the context. second delay.

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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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Neon CRM

JULY 5, 2023

Short-form video, AI content, and interactive features are all options that can work with what you already have. The three social media trends for nonprofits to watch in 2023 include short-form videos, AI-created content, and interactive content. If short-form video is available, it’s wise to build some content around it.

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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. Optimize your photos. The two most important pictures on your profile will be your profile picture and header image. Your header should also include a short tag line. Network and create an outreach strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Since everyone needed to interact through video chat or Zoom calls in 2020, virtual fatigue set in and people became reluctant about attending virtual galas. By partnering with restaurants and caterers, and using video chats to facilitate socializing, virtual luncheons and dinners can be appealing affairs.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

Interest Keepers: Post photos and videos of your work in action throughout your campaign. Videos: Create at least one video for your campaign. Nothing is more impactful than a well-done video with the right music in the background. A good video will be shared far and wide! A link to donate!

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