Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Picture yourself in a donor’s shoes. So, you get to work and land on one text-heavy website and another website with a prominent video that describes a nonprofit’s work, mission, and impact. HubSpot’s recent research helps to answer this question: branded video content is the most memorable. What are nonprofit explainer videos?

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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. To watch the full webinar for GivingTuesday inspiration.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Video-Based Learning: Engage, Educate, and Inspire GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In a study of 1,673 students, 79% of participants said they watched videos to learn profoundly about a subject’s real-world applications and improve their grasp.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Video-Based Learning: Engage, Educate, and Inspire GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In a study of 1,673 students, 79% of participants said they watched videos to learn profoundly about a subject’s real-world applications and improve their grasp.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Video-Based Learning: Engage, Educate, and Inspire Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems In a study of 1,673 students, 79% of participants said they watched videos to learn profoundly about a subject’s real-world applications and improve their grasp.

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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. And many more videos submitted for the challenge integrated photos into their narratives. demonstrates the power photos also have to tell stories.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

—– I’m really excited by tools that enable digital or transmedia storytelling. I recently attended the US launch event for Historypin is a new (and free) application for Android, iPhone, or the web that arranges photos, videos, and text in the context of time and location (leveraging the Google Maps API).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. While Facebook and Twitter may be waning a bit in popularity and usage, visual storytelling platform Instagram keeps growing in engagement and daily time spent on the site. .

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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). Here’s an example from a recent campaign I worked on: You can view this post and watch this video here. To execute this, we asked a few parents to film a 60 second video on their phone or in Zoom to answer that question.

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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. Storytelling techniques Craft these stories with care, using narrative techniques that engage the emotions of your readers.

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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 26, 2010

I heard a wonderful presentation recently about storytelling. It’s entirely possible to tell a very compelling story without using pictures. Instead, you paint a picture with the words you use. Then think about what you see in your mind’s eye as you watched the video. www.girleffect.org.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Modern technology provides us all with new opportunities for storytelling, including new ways to approach the ever-important visual element. That is the topic of the most recent episode of The sgENGAGE Podcast: Visual Storytelling: A Picture is Worth 60,000 Words. Wrap our heads around the idea of visual storytelling.

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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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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! A Jamboree of Tools. Sounding It Out.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping. That sounds amazing.

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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. Tools for Digital Storytelling. Here’s how it works.

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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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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Digital storytellers! You spent time and talent on creating your video or picture slide show, now we invite you to show it off! The video with the most votes wins a $400 Best Buy gift certificate while the most popular slide show takes home a slick new Lytro camera. tsdigs digital storytelling' How It Works.

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 19, 2024

Look to Past Campaigns for a Fuller Picture It’s also helpful to analyze past year-end campaigns for insights. Tell Stories that Make You Stand Out from the Crowd In episode 3 of “Year-End in July,” we discuss the power of storytelling in fundraising. Create a culture of storytelling by inviting everyone to identify potential stories.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 6, 2011

Storytelling has gone digital. Get the tools to produce high-quality photos and video that showcase your library's work. Our Digital Storytelling Event will begin January 13 and includes webinars, discussions, and a contest to show your work and win prizes.

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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. Focus on visual storytelling. Instagram is primarily a social media platform for sharing pictures and videos.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Get your supporters involved in your storytelling: Ask your donors to tell #MyGivingStory, but be sure to ask them to tag your nonprofit in the post Create your own hashtag storytelling challenge or picture sharing challenge on social media. (ie In fact, 57% of people who watch nonprofit videos go on to make a donation.

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TechImpact

JULY 28, 2014

Visual storytelling. If you’re a nonprofit that has a lot of events, use Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook to share pictures and videos from those events in the community. Fundraising General Social content marketing donation donors fundraising nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech social media storytelling'

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

For example, our preference for video content rings true. As I dug into the advice, I couldn’t help but reflect on the way I engage with nonprofit social media: Is the use of humor and short-form video crucial for brands to grab my attention? Has a shorter attention span, which requires content that is skimmable.

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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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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Photos of people are particularly compelling, so gather pictures of volunteers, beneficiaries, and community members. The Doctors Without Borders blog has plenty of examples of this type of captivating storytelling, including a gripping story about people fleeing violence in Sudan.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 28, 2016

In our Hubinar with Jeremy Vest, we learned that video is powerful. We also learned that the problem with video is that it’s difficult. Coming up with content, conveying a message effectively, and editing and promoting a video are all challenges for creating sensational video content, especially for nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your followers. Include pictures and details of their contributions, express how thankful you are. You can thank your supporters weekly with images and videos. Sneak Peek Give video tours of the inner workings of your organization. Show that you are grateful!

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

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. The figure is expected to rise to 54% by 2016, at which time video-on-demand traffic will have tripled. Video is a very powerful arrow in the content marketer’s quiver.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 18, 2013

Feel confident being able to effect change in your organization with video. These 5 tips from Atomic Training can help you get on your way to producing effective videos. 1) Plan ahead: Coming up with an engaging video from being to end might be a bit overwhelming - planning ahead can save you a lot of time in the end.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 22, 2024

To resonate in the hearts of Millennials and Gen Zers, consider creating the following content across your social channels: Images and videos : For these visually oriented generations, you can demonstrate your nonprofit’s impact through images and videos. While crafting this content, leverage storytelling tactics.

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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. Use pictures with people in them for the highest engagement. People tend to be drawn to other people and pictures of other people rather than just text graphics. Use short videos for Facebook Ads.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. This makes storytelling a necessity and a digital discipline.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 4, 2022

And more importantly, it’s your opportunity to clarify how storytelling will support your fundraising or communications goals. After all, storytelling is a tool and we want to be strategic in how we use that tool. In this article, we’re going to take a step back from reactive storytelling to get intentional and on message!

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