The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. Two Types of Non-Profit Storytelling. In my experience, when we talk about “storytelling” in non-profit fundraising, we’re talking about one of two separate things.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 22, 2023

Jennifer Rubin and Terry Pearl of 360 Philanthropy Group shared an anonymous nonprofit case study that relied on storytelling via social media and email to raise $57,000 in unrestricted funds in two weeks. Here’s a look at their recommended social media strategy.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Community buildingcultivating a network of engaged donors, volunteers, board members, and beneficiaries who share a sense of belonging and commitmentmight be the most overlooked strategy for long-term success. Building out your nonprofits network of supporters fosters trust , shared purpose, and long-term loyalty.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

You could include some information on volunteering, provide a link to your website, or share a short video they can watch (and hopefully share) about your organization. Share another powerful story here. . Remember, every organization has multiple stories to share because every organization has multiple people involved.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2024

For years, when nonprofits would publish digital reports with their best stories, they had to point inspired readers to a separate page to make a donation, disrupting the storytelling to fundraising pipeline. We solved this problem with Storyraise , a solution for nonprofits to create digital annual, impact, and donor reports.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This is part one of a series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller. And one way I’ve found to be a good communicator is to work on your storytelling abilities. . And one way I’ve found to be a good communicator is to work on your storytelling abilities. . Great storytellers are made , not born.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. You’ve probably heard this already – that storytelling is important. What do we mean by storytelling? Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2024

Great news: with the right storytelling techniques, this is entirely within reach. We’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you master the art of storytelling for your nonprofit. Utilizing Multiple Platforms: Explore the best platforms for sharing your stories, from social media and websites to newsletters and events.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Join Chad Leaman, Director of Innovation at Neil Squire Society, as he shares rapid-fire fundraising tips to empower nonprofits and increase year-end donations. Chad will provide actionable insights into leveraging storytelling, Giving Tuesday, and year-end strategies to boost engagement.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

billion by bringing together individual donors, businesses, and communities in a unified event with a shared purpose. GivingTuesday shares valuable data, research, and community support activities, along with three expert strategies to help your nonprofit achieve year-end fundraising success and make the most of GivingTuesday.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 27, 2022

Your organization has a story worth sharing! Dive into the power of storytelling through our free virtual conference on June 7 & 8, 2022, where you’ll learn from fellow fundraisers, expert consultants, and trainers as they give away their secrets for telling your community about your impact.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In part three of this series on how to become a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about the practical skills you need to tell an effective story. In part two, I touched on the storytelling elements that will inspire your audience and encourage them to take a desired action. . Decide when to share your story. .

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 14, 2024

When it comes to sharing a nonprofit’s impact, sensitive stories demand compassionate and responsible handling. However, navigating storytelling that balances between transparency and respect for privacy can be daunting. In the post, we’ll explore the three essential keys to sharing sensitive stories at your nonprofit.

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Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As practitioners, we make concrete changes to the way we engage in fundraising and share our learnings (i.e., structures to increase information sharing and accountability when donors abuse their power toward staff or volunteers) and unlearnings (i.e.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2021

We share how to make the ideas happen, how to put them into action, plus creative uses to get you going when you’re ready. We gathered our best case studies from real-world nonprofits, like yours, to share with you the tools, tips and strategies they used in pivoting to virtual events. Promoting Your Virtual Fundraising Event.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

These videos should focus on authenticity and storytelling. For instance, a short clip of a beneficiary (or parent) sharing their personal journey can be far more impactful than a list of achievements. Additionally, use phone calls to share exclusive updates or important news about your organization.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 12, 2023

How Project Access Northwest’s used Video Storytelling to Create Impactful Communication with Supporters In the world of nonprofits, effective communication with supporters is crucial for success. Organizations need to express gratitude, share accomplishments, and generate excitement for upcoming initiatives.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Every communication piece you write to a donor has two goals: Make your donor care about your cause and/or the people, animals, or problem you are trying to solve Enhance how good your donor feels about themselves The heart of all of this is storytelling. Support training for storytelling. Reward great 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. By applying simple information-sharing strategies, you can appeal to donors who, in today’s dynamic world, are more sophisticated and demand data when deciding how to allocate funds for donation.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. This means the story you share about your mission-driven work can motivate everyone—from your potential and existing donors to your staff and board members. Equip yourself with the skills to put the power of storytelling to work for your nonprofit.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Storytelling Storytelling possesses an unparalleled power to ignite empathy, drive action, and foster connection – making it an indispensable tool for your GivingTuesday social media campaigns. An example of storytelling in a Raising Hope Dogs GivingTuesday social media fundraising campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Share any available data or context that can help ChatGPT generate insights. ” Instructions: Share your nonprofit’s communication objectives and goals. Liz’s NYU course, “ Digital Storytelling for Fundraising: Leveraging Emerging Technology for Impact ,” complements this journey. Output as a table.”

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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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. There are several ways to hone your storytelling craft. Here are four nonprofit storytelling strategies that will help you attract new supporters and keep them for years to come: Maintain the right tone of voice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Storytelling should be your top priority, but balanced with a steady intermingling of marketing, fundraising, engagement, and curation. Storytelling. When done well, storytelling will evoke emotions ranging from empathy to anger that will galvanize your donors and supporters to take action on behalf of your nonprofit.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your community, protect the environment, or provide a lifeline to those in need, your storytelling ability can mean the difference between a thriving and well-funded program and one that falls flat. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Sharing authentic, purpose-driven content can help build deeper connections. Nonprofits struggle to stand out in today’s digital noise.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Organizations that track and share these practical impacts help donors grasp how their support directly improves lives through targeted programs like mobile medical units and transportation assistance. These relationships grow through consistent updates, shared victories, and clear demonstrations of community impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Now more than ever, nonprofits need to share stories of how they’re making the world better. Share your best stories—but go beyond just posting them on one platform. Tailor your most compelling narratives for different channels to share them widely. WFP USA also shared Rani’s story on Instagram.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

4) Encourage your existing members to share their experiences. Social media is the perfect place to talk about their experiences and share their stories. Create social media materials, then encourage people to share them on their pages. 6) Use video and live streaming for storytelling. Source: Go-Gulf.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

According to HubSpot Research , Linked Pages that have 100 followers or more earn a median of two clicks on the first two posts that a nonprofit shares on LinkedIn per week. Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. For example: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

Be specific in your storytelling. Share how this campaign will impact a particular beneficiary. Donors want to participate in a winning effort, so share the success you’ve had so far. Prove to your donor that they weren’t part of a mass email chain and that you truly value their involvement. Provide campaign updates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. 2) Share compelling fundraising videos. Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund: Meet Bobbie and Ia. and Canada before the international rollout.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Spend the best 30 minutes of your day as Natalie Monroe, Community Engagement Manager at MemoryFox, shares the secrets to identifying and crafting compelling stories that drive engagement and 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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CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

By integrating storytelling with functionality, CauseVox Fund Pages help organizations bridge the gap between donor intent and impact. About Module: Share the funds mission and donor impact. Donations Module: Share a list of recent donors which updates in real time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

With video storytelling being their preferred medium, what better way to help nonprofits than raise awareness and engagement with a young audience? On Flixxaid, your nonprofit’s supporters can easily share videos of their virtual participation and fundraise. The power of social media to help drive social good.

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