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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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

Social media really is a team sport, so encourage staff to keep you in the loop about what’s going on and share content ideas as well as photos from events and work happening behind the scenes. You may get some blurry photos and ideas that don’t pan out, but tell them how to make it better next time and encourage their enthusiasm.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

If it’s helpful, consider drafting a short call script for your board members to refer to in their Thanksgiving messages to donors. In the script, be sure to mention the donor’s name, the amount they contributed, and maybe add one unique detail about their donation (time, place, etc.). Of course, consent is key.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. By appealing to a wide range of our senses, videos capture our attention and activate our emotions, unlike any other medium. The original DIY video platform, YouTube, is now the world's second largest social network and search engine. I come prepared.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

Create thank-your videos. Video is an increasingly popular communication tool for young donors, and your nonprofit can leverage it with thank-you videos. In general, there are two types of thank-you videos a nonprofit can create: Videos for all supporters. Videos for specific supporters. Host office tours.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

For Learning and Development (L&D) professionals, instructional designers, and HR teams, AI tools are transforming the creation of videos, graphics, and voiceovers, making it easier than ever to deliver high-quality training materials at scale. With just a script, Synthesia can turn your content into a video featuring a virtual presenter.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

And when we are off the clock, we take virtual trips to foreign countries, cook on live-demo video calls, and shimmy around our living rooms with fellow Zumba dancers who could be anywhere in the world. Before your presentation, take the time to record some video tests on the platform you are using with a few parts of your presentation.

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Global Giving

JULY 12, 2017

Making a short video for your nonprofit can be an exciting experience. I’ve made dozens of videos for nonprofits, all over the world. Equally, if there are edits on the script or final cut, it’s important to determine how long the client has to submit them to the filmmaker. Do you want photos in addition to video footage?

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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. And a lot of this content that I’m talking about today is in my book called “Cloudburst” on fundraising, you’ll find scripts and things in there you haven’t ever seen before. And the thank-you video.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

There’s all kinds of videos you can watch. So we’re going to talk about scripts, and strategy, and tactics, yes, but we’re also going to step into greater courage. I got plenty of videos on my YouTube that they can watch about how to build more courage. Visit our website. So jump on that if you want.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2023

TIP: Attach a brief video or a photo showing how their gift will be used. TIP: Learn: (1) Who to call; (2) Who should make the call; (3) When to call; (4) How to call; (5) What to say, and (6) Next steps by heading over to Clairification and grabbing my free “ Donor Thank You Calls E-Book + Script.” You can even add music.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

She asked staff to give 15 minutes of their time to handwrite a card and prepared them with ready-made assets, stationery, stamps, and sample scripts. She made it fun with decorations and a staff photo contest. Staff got into the spirit with personalized doodles and videos.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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. Likewise, fundraising pages and scripts should weave the art of storytelling with data to highlight accomplishments, plans, and success stories.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 23, 2014

I found the greatest online video ever made by a nonprofit. There are several reasons why I think this is the perfect example of an effective online video. It has a lot to do with the video itself, but it also has to do with what happens after the viewer watches. Notice how this video says nothing about Greenpeace?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

And when we are off the clock, we take virtual trips to foreign countries, cook on live-demo video calls, and shimmy around our living rooms with fellow Zumba dancers who could be anywhere in the world. Before your presentation, take the time to record some video tests on the platform you are using with a few parts of your presentation.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Bring skills to the table to do tasks you can’t afford to hire out (like bookkeeping, lawn maintenance, facility maintenance, video editing, etc.). Use a photo that reflects the heart of your organization’s work. Thank-you video: Shoot a short video thanking your volunteers. Don’t make anything long or fancy.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Send them a photo and story of someone your organization serves. If you’re not offering in-person tours at the moment, consider setting them up via Zoom or another video communication platform. . Tip : Invite them to post a photo of themselves with their gift and tag your nonprofit so more people are introduced to your cause.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2021

A selfie video from your office could offer people a peek behind the curtain at your organization, and can be a powerful tool for updates, announcements, or even day-in-the-life-of-a-staffer content. When it comes to creating content, keep that same sense of sincerity. But try to update the public regularly.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. Create a brief script for everyone to follow, then give everyone a few names to call. Personalized thank-you video.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

They can be presented as PDFs, videos, interactive web pages, online booklets, or in other unique formats. Include photos or videos to show what your efforts looked like. Follow these steps to create an effective video: Be picky about your videographer. As you review your top options, carefully examine their past videos.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

You can go on our website, learn all about us, watch videos, pretty easy to find. If you want to like take a photo of this, if you want to screenshot this, this is everything that I want you to be thinking about doing. If you do that, I recommend giving them a script to make it super easy. But don’t do that right now.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Your emailed welcome kit could contain a link to a video giving a quick virtual tour of your programs or a personal welcome from you. If you work with animals, can you have a fashion photo shoot involving holiday sweaters? It helps to provide the people making calls with a script. You could also do a video shout-out.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Meaning yes, TikTok and Instagram videos are now in Google Search results, not only in “branded” searches. Google is indexing social videos and sharing those results with their users. How can you make your video more searchable? SERPs consistently pull recommended search content from social platforms.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

Create a video. Record short videos for donors that address them by name and share what their specific contribution will help your nonprofit accomplish. Create a script that your callers can use to keep these conversations short but impactful. How you show appreciation should vary based on how much a donor contributes.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

For instance, ever get swept up in the Facebook videos that automatically play as you scroll through your feed page? Create a timeline contest that encourages people to craft videos and photo sets boosting your fundraiser. Build your campaign around the concept of letting the community create the content.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example, my friend operates a food pantry, and she did not like a video a volunteer made about getting ready to volunteer at the food pantry. My friend thought the video of a volunteer deciding what to wear to the food pantry made light of food insecurity and struck the wrong tone. Videos, done right, can be very effective!

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Supply sample fundraising emails, Facebook posts, tweets, phone scripts, thank you notes, approved logos, etc. Add a great default photo to fundraising pages. Your photo may inspire others to donate. Allow fundraisers to upload either photos or videos to their page. Provide samples of everything.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 11, 2015

Both programs are lighter editions of Photoshop, Adobe's popular photo-editing application, and Premiere Pro, its robust video-editing application. The Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements bundle is ideal for organizations that want to quickly enhance photos and create movies to communicate their stories and their mission.

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Still wondering if you have what it takes to tell a story through video? By the end of this post and with a bit of practice, you’ll understand and have the skills to turn your story into a great video, from planning to shooting to editing to publishing to sharing, all on the smartphone you carry in your pocket! Of course you do!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A blog is a perfect place to put your content, whether that be articles, guides, videos, photo galleries, local news updates, or updates from your staff. Brainstorm these terms and include them in your content either behind the scenes in the settings script of your web pages or in the text of your original content.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2013

This newly updated image- and video-editing bundle runs on Windows machines or Macs, and is now available to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries through TechSoup. Support for automating Photoshop tasks through scripts written by developers. Choosing the Right Software. Adobe Photoshop Elements Organizer.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

Topics include the latest storytelling tools, fundraising strategies, and a video 101 seminar. Saint Paul, Minnesota: Video and Photography 101. Mukono, Uganda: How to Create a Digital Photo Story to Fundraise for a Community Cause. Mukono, Uganda: How to Create a Simple Video Story to Advocate for a Community Concern.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 11, 2013

This newly updated image- and video-editing bundle runs on Windows machines or Macs, and is now available to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries through TechSoup. Support for automating Photoshop tasks through scripts written by developers. Choosing the Right Software. When to Go Pro.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Elements doesn't have Photoshop's high-end features, but still provides standard editing tools, a filing system for managing photos, and handy tutorials and wizards for newbies. Support for automating Photoshop tasks through scripts written by developers. CMYK coloring for preparing images for professional printing.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

Supply sample fundraising emails, Facebook posts, tweets, phone scripts, thank you notes, approved logos, etc. Add a great default photo to fundraising pages. Your photo may inspire others to donate. Allow fundraisers to upload either photos or videos to their page. Give fundraisers the option to upload a video.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 10, 2022

The video landscape is evolving, and the pandemic prompted nonprofits to consider how video is planned, produced, presented and consumed. Video is predicted to account for 82% of all consumer internet traffic by 2022. The primary goal should always be high video engagement. Identify the type of video and production.

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