Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Telling one person’s emotionally compelling success story through an appeal video can be the single most powerful way to inspire donors to give generously. How can we help people share their stories in ways that empower them and inspire donors without exploiting their struggle and pain? Don’t try to tell someone’s story for them.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 29, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Additionally, use pictures and lists to make your content more visually appealing and easier to read. 2) Technical Details Matter, Too. Your webmaster can help with this.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In part two of this series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about how to engage your audience emotionally through creative storytelling. In the first part of this series, I talked about why you need to define your goals, your brand and voice, and your audience before crafting your story.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Send video updates A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a video is worth even more. Twice a year, create a video update that goes beyond statistics and a talking head executive director, to highlight the human stories behind your mission. These videos should focus on authenticity and storytelling.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Read on to discover the value of data-driven storytelling and how this key feature increases trust and enables your nonprofit to drive more revenue. Data-driven storytelling and the Theory of Change Like words, numbers tell a story. Data-driven storytelling and the Theory of Change Like words, numbers tell a story.

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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. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures. One of the primary ways we do this is through story. Now imagine your ideal donors. Who are they?

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VisionLink

JUNE 19, 2012

Use visuals and graphics to turn complex data into easy-to-understand pictures. Share stories Storytelling will bring your website and your cause to life. Don’t talk about what your nonprofit does for others; let them tell their own story! Don’t get too technical. Try to keep the number of pages to a minimum.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 18, 2021

One of the tactics I frequently use is storytelling to increase awareness of a campaign (surprise, surprise). In this article I’m going to break down the role stories play in marketing a year-end fundraising campaign, what kinds of stories to tell, and how to share those stories. The story communicates a problem.

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NTEN

MAY 3, 2011

By Colin Holtz and Steve Daigneault, M+R Strategic Services Everyone is talking about "the power of stories" — social scientists, nonprofit directors, your mother, you name it. Nonprofits are adding stories to their fundraising messages. Their four central points may sound familiar: Stories are universal.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

A blog can provide the space for sharing news, announcements, stories, and other information and let you reshare and distribute it all over the web. Multimedia Storytelling. Or, maybe you weren’t interested in the stories being told. Do you have videos, pictures, or slides? Create Community Dialogue.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Your organization’s story. Storytelling is a huge part of convincing potential supporters to donate to your cause. Powerful pictures. Photographs and infographics that speak volumes without text tell your nonprofit’s story for you. The flexibility to donate an amount the supporter can afford.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

There are mountains of resources for nonprofits who want to perfect the art of telling the stories of the clients and communities they serve. In fact, a recent Nonprofit Quarterly blog post calls on nonprofits to tell use their storytelling skills on a much broader level; to change the prevailing narrative about being poor in America.

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Care2

JANUARY 26, 2011

The second annual TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge is coming up on January 31 st. Create a digital story (60 seconds or less video or 5-panel picture story) that conveys your nonprofit’s mission and work in a compelling and creative way. Need some tips to create your digital story?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

If a news story is breaking when you get to work in the morning, and it is related to your mission or your programs, write up a quick two-paragraph summary of or commentary about the breaking news story, add a link to the original source, and then distribute your blog post to your communities. Share Stories from the Field.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Annaliese pointed out to us that podcasting is usually not perceived as digital storytelling , and we agreed that this is an idea worth discussing. But a podcast can be a vehicle for storytelling, if you make the effort to infuse it with a narrative. That's because some stories tell themselves.

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Care2

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Editors Note: This week Frogloop is devoted to a blog series on storytelling. Nancy Schwartz, nonprofit marketing blogger , kicks off the series with Short-Form Stories Sizzle on Social Media. It’s really no surprise, given the nature of social media, that the best of the best tend to be short-form stories.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Sometimes finding the right story for your year-end appeal can be tough. How do you capture stories in a way that truly invites your reader into the picture? The stories that inspire action? She’ll share strategies for how to collect stories and use them to meet your goals. appeared first on Pamela Grow.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

If a news story is breaking when you get to work in the morning, and it is related to your mission or your programs, write up a quick two-paragraph summary of or commentary about the breaking news story, add a link to the original source, and then distribute your blog post to your communities. Share Stories from the Field.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I continue to evolve my thinking about how to tell non-profit stories. This is natural in any line of work, but in non-profit storytelling I find that it mostly impacts my process for writing and telling stories. I also read a lot of non-profit stories that are simply just the facts told chronologically.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

All that said, as social media managers, we need to read in order have moments when we are completely immersed in a story using our brains to process words, sentences, story structure, and plot lines – not just soundbites, headlines, tweets, and pins. 9) Browse pictures of baby animals regularly. Reading books does that.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Why Tell Stories in December. There are so many reasons why your non-profit should tell stories. Stories help you explain your theory of change in a clear, tangible way. The Future Story.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

That’s the power that story holds. Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. As the old saying states, “Those who tell the stories rule the world.”

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged. It paints a complete picture of the people you serve and the opportunities they can capitalize on with some help from within their community.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

Part of making a compelling case for anything is telling a story. 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? Telling the Story: 5 Tips 1.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 7, 2011

So as fundraisers, how can we tell the real story – expose the true heart of an organization – when our messaging is only one part of a huge multi-dimensional website? When done correctly, a microsite can be one of the most powerful storytelling tools available to fundraisers. Through the stories of four young victims, the A.C.T.

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

One effective way to transform your data from an afterthought into a powerful communications product is through visualizations that help tell your story. Here are 6 ways to tell your stories with data that you can apply to your own web and communications work: 1. Focus the Story We touched on this principle above.

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

We all have a story. That's what the Digital Storytelling Challenge seeks to accomplish every year. We want to help inspire and educate you to be able to tell your own story with confidence and with success. We want to help inspire and educate you to be able to tell your own story with confidence and with success.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

It's no secret that we are advocates of digital storytelling at TechSoup. This April our 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge offers resources to sharpen your skills and an opportunity to enter your short video or five-image slide show by April 30 to win awesome prizes! Picking a story framework helps viewers connect to your story.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Nonprofit storytelling remains a timeless and powerful tool for connecting with potential donors. Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. Who are they? What motivates them?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Digital storytellers! We have so many wonderful stories rolling in! But what good is a digital story if it’s not shared? You spent time and talent on creating your video or picture slide show, now we invite you to show it off! You've invested time and energy into your digital story — now campaign for it.

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TechCrunch

JULY 16, 2021

But it is through his Press42 venture that he collaborates with startups and corporations on organizational storytelling and strategic communications, and it is also what we discussed in the interview below (which has been edited for length and clarity). In the end, that’s exactly what storytelling provides.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 23, 2012

While the barrier to video production and distribution tools has lowered greatly in recent years, many organizations miss the opportunity to present their stories, lacking the skills to use the tools effectively. The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge , powered by Lights. Mobile Storytelling Tweet Chat - Learn More!

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

However, when approached with creativity and strategic thinking, it can serve as a powerful instrument for storytelling, showcasing impact, and inspiring donors and supporters to take action. The impact metrics you share The stories of transformation you tell Selecting which metrics and outcomes to highlight is crucial.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The time has come to make your digital story stand out. With all that digital information available, how can your story possibly stand out? For example, out of the four following pictures, the bottom right makes the best thumbnail because it draws you in, even when displayed in tiny thumbnail size. Learn More.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Moment—Using your data to tell stories, make decisions, and change the world.” We’ve all heard the phrase, “a picture is worth 1,000 words.” Please share your story in the comments! Moment—Using your data to tell stories, make decisions, and change the world.” 1: What is an infographic?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2019

For 2019, that book is Paul Smith's, The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell , released this past summer. All of Paul Smith’s three books on storytelling are must-reads for business leaders, salespeople and parents. All of Paul Smith’s three books on storytelling are must-reads for business leaders, salespeople and parents.

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