Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Stories are windows into new worlds. Now more than ever, nonprofits need to share stories of how they’re making the world better.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

What would motivate you to share it with your friends? Why does social sharing matter anyways? We’ll also look at the types of emotions that drive engagement and how you can leverage them to increase social sharing for your nonprofit’s videos. Which Emotions Increase Social Sharing? Emotional stories of beneficiaries.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As I will be sharing tomorrow with my copresenters at the Independent Sector’s Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits , the process of engaging volunteers requires time, expertise, planning, and adequate resources, necessitating a well-devised strategy — and that means investments to support that strategy. New stories to tell.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Donors share their good fortune with those in need. In that same spirit, we asked some of our favorite fundraisers to share their best piece of fundraising advice, as a way of paying it forward to other gift officers. Experiment with fundraising ideas and share your own tips and hacks with other fundraisers.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 27, 2024

In-kind donations were the most popular non-cash actions among all respondents, followed by volunteering time (41.4%), sharing a nonprofit’s social media posts (39.8%) or encouraging family members or friends to get involved with a local nonprofit (35.6%), although within the latter categories there were more significant generational disparities.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In today’s world, sharing stories with video is absolutely essential. It’s More Memorable : According to the Stanford Graduate School of Business , stories are remembered up to 22 times more than facts alone. Start by determining exactly what your nonprofit is looking to accomplish with video stories.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 1, 2021

Sharing your text-to-donate keyword and shortcode on social media helps brand your campaign and allows donors to easily give from their mobile devices, which is where most people view social media. Students can share these videos to their family and friends through other social media platforms, email or text.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 7, 2019

Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a tale of a hero overcoming a hardship to find a happy ending, or a tale of misfortune with a valuable lesson learned, it’s ingrained into our DNA to seek out stories. If you’re having trouble getting momentum behind your cause, try to share stories. Why tell stories?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. But how do you actually pick a great story? And more importantly, how do you take a great story and turn it into a great fundraising story? . To have a great fundraising story, you need a few key things. You need one person. .

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Bloomerang

JULY 27, 2021

Once you’ve cracked the code to the pattern, you’ll find that telling compelling nonprofit stories becomes less overwhelming and more manageable. You can apply the same blueprint again and again and know the stories will be well received by your audience. . Below I’ll break a good story down into four key ingredients.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This GivingTuesday, you may want to try something a little different as part of your social media strategy : Consider social media sharing and engagement as a form of generosity. In this blog, we’ll dive into why social media sharing is useful on GivingTuesday and a great way to encourage generosity.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Asking donors to share their donor stories and including all donors’ perspectives, regardless of the donation amount, can create a stronger and more resilient community around the organization. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

In the nonprofit world, we often walk a delicate tightrope when it comes to the stories we tell. However, raising money isn’t as simple as telling difficult nonprofit stories every single day. In fact, telling too many heavy stories too often has the potential to alienate or fatigue the audience you’re hoping to inspire. .

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Asking donors to share their donor stories and including all donors’ perspectives, regardless of the donation amount, can create a stronger and more resilient community around the organization. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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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. As the old saying states, “Those who tell the stories rule the world.” ” Why are stories so effective? Once upon a time…. The best part?

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 31, 2024

These periods—such as holiday seasons, community celebrations, or shared challenges—create windows of increased empathy and giving potential. Consistency Compounds Leave the 1-hit wonders to the 90’s boy bands , push through the dip and build something that matters over time.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

Imagine a story where someone was born, everything went perfectly from beginning to end, and then the story was over. When it comes to a good nonprofit story, struggle and overcoming are at the center. Knowing what struggle your nonprofit helps solve will help you get good at identifying which stories you should be sharing.

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Candid

MAY 7, 2024

You need to share data on how many people in the area experience food insecurity, the causes, and the long-term implications of hunger on their lives. Share step-by-step details of how, when, and where the program operates and who is doing the work. But to convince funders, you’ll need not just numbers but also stories.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, a dynamic team, or an individual on a mission, having a well-defined strategy for quickly creating and sharing fresh ideas is a must-have in our times. To stay healthy, nonprofits must continually generate and share new ideas. Do you have one in place? Or you’re stuck. Think about this for a moment.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

It involves responding consistently to all incoming communication, including comments, direct messages, mentions, and shares. Liking and commenting on followers’ posts and stories builds stronger connections and signals that they are valued members of the community. Inbound Engagement is the foundation of authentic relationships.

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Blue Fox

MARCH 23, 2022

I want to share a story with you, and I hope it will help you or someone you love one day. Why am I sharing all of this with you now? I'm sharing this all with you because, as strong and as fierce as I'd like to think I am, this experience challenged me deeply on every level. I'm risking here. Most people haven't.

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

As I was preparing a series of blog posts on member engagement and communications (the #1 issue facing organizations in 2011 according to our Blog Reader Survey), one of January's Nonprofit Blog Carnival posts - Nonprofits and Information: Sharing Our Stories - caught my attention. Are you sharing your stories?

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Storytelling and creating an impact story are important ideas for nonprofits to consider when creating their marketing material. Sharing an organization’s story can help connect their mission, problem, impact in a personal and powerful way…through sharing their story.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether the use of stories or data will create a more compelling year-end appeal: Dear Charity Clairity, Should nonprofits appeal to reason or emotion in their appeals? Stories trigger emotion That’s because the human brain is wired for stories , not facts.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 18, 2021

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. Using Stories to Increase Awareness of a Year-End Fundraising Campaign. What Kind of Stories Your Non-Profit Should Tell?

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

Increasingly, organizations of all sizes have access to digital tools that provide data, but data storytelling—making facts relatable and actionable—takes additional effort to transform data into tangible stories. Communicate Impact with Stories. Tell your own stories. Develop a strategy for data storytelling.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2024

Videos are one of the best ways to share your story with potential and current donors. Here's how to use them to support your mission.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

3 Top Nonprofit Storytelling Strategies Well-crafted nonprofit stories will help you engage with your audience and inspire them to take further action. These stories also lend authenticity and credibility to your nonprofit, as it shows the direct connection between your values and actions. Incorporate authentic and personal stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2013

Place a little bet & or share your #failure story… you could win a Surface! CALL TO ACTION: Place a Little Bet at Your Nonprofit and Share It (You could win a Microsoft Surface or Other Schwag from the Case Foundation). Place a Little Bet” – try something small to experiment with, learn from it, and share it.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When I talk with non-profit professionals about their storytelling endeavors, I often get asked questions about interviewing someone for their story. Story interviews for non-profits are a skill you can master. Story Interviews for Non-Profits – Why You Need to Have a Conversation and Not Just an Email Exchange.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes 6 Tips for Writing A Winning Crowdfunding Story. This guide will help you write a winning nonprofit crowdfunding story that’ll help you raise enough funds for your organization. Do you have before and after pictures you can share? What impact will you have?

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

You can collect fantastic, compelling stories, but if no one hears or sees them, they fall flat. You can manage 10 social media accounts, but if you are not telling great stories and cutting through the online clutter, your audience will not engage. The key is using stories to get people’s attention on social media channels.

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

The answer: tell an engaging story. But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act? Next it's really understanding how to properly develop your story so it has the problem, the solution, the impact and the ask, right?

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Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

Over 1,000 nonprofits attended our 2024 Seals webinar , but we know there are many more out there looking to tell their story of impact and share that story broadly with current and potential donors to make their case for funding. You can earn a Gold Seal of Transparency without sharing an audited financial statement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2014

Reynolds shared her expertise with me awhile back during an interview. In terms of how to communicate so people get it, it is pretty widely accepted that story telling is the most effective," explained Reynolds. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Team Building Vision Sharing'

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