Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

My colleague, Julia Campbell, has just published a book, “ Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits ” and was kind enough to share an advanced copy. This comprehensive book covers the following: Part One addresses storytelling readiness, especially now to transform your nonprofit’s culture.

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CauseVox

MAY 17, 2024

Master the art of storytelling across various channels to create compelling narratives that engage and convert. Embark on a journey where storytelling is key to fundraising success! Join us for this enriching session, and unlock the full potential of storytelling as a catalyst for multi-channel fundraising campaign success.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

You’re in for a treat in this article as we’re going to talk about how to find your next best step in non-profit storytelling. Today, I want to help get the most out of your non-profit storytelling efforts by helping you decide where to take your work next. Non-Profit Storytelling: Your Next Best Step.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2014

From print fundraising appeals to digital annuals reports to compelling storytelling through tweets and status updates, the social science of online behavior confirms again and again that messages are most effectively communicated through images.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

The effective use of social networks is a skill not to be underestimated. Prioritize storytelling over marketing. If you make storytelling a higher priority than marketing, then over time your nonprofit’s brand becomes synonymous with the cause(s) you advocate. This reflects a seismic shift away from text to visual content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Storytelling should be your top priority, but it should be 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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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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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. If you are inspired to discover how storytelling can help you attract and win over your audience’s support, be sure to check out this free, on-demand course, Digital Storytelling: How to Engage and Activate Your Supporters Online. It’s human.

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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. . Read parts one and two.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Skills and People Needed to Launch a Fundraising Program If you’re new to fundraising, don’t worry—many of the skills needed to succeed are likely already present within your organization. It is always a bonus if your team has personal qualities like integrity, leadership skills, and outstanding manners. Ready to learn more?

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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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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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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

With millions of players worldwide engaging in epic quests and imaginative storytelling, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has transcended its tabletop origins to become a global pastime. A new study suggests that the game may also offer unique benefits for individuals on the autism spectrum. Read Entire Article

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 12, 2024

Data storytelling is an essential skill to inform and persuade any type of audience. Read this article for pointers to sharpen your storytelling techniques.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. 25 storytelling interview questions to inspire your next story interview.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Nonprofit activities shape the students, teaching them valuable skills, helping them foster empathy, and connecting them to causes that matter. Pair food drives with storytelling sessions where students learn about local hunger challenges. Creative workshops and skill-based opportunities Students love opportunities to learn and create.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Some of that adaptation will require higher educational attainment, or spending more time on activities that require social and emotional skills, creativity, high-level cognitive capabilities, and other skills relatively hard to automate.” Discover New Talent Skill building is also a way to discover hidden talent.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 25, 2012

To get started, nonprofit social media managers need to learn and feel comfortable with taking a lot of photos at events, on the street, in the office, and on site visits.

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Tableau

MAY 18, 2022

Three fierce contestants took the keynote stage to rock day two with their mad data storytelling skills. The judges evaluated the vizzes based on three criteria: design, analysis, and storytelling. It was an outstanding performance and dazzling display of data storytelling from all three contestants. And the winner is….

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Tableau

MAY 18, 2022

Three fierce contestants took the keynote stage to rock day two with their mad data storytelling skills. The judges evaluated the vizzes based on three criteria: design, analysis, and storytelling. It was an outstanding performance and dazzling display of data storytelling from all three contestants. And the winner is….

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

My personal favorites so far are Cloud Paradise , and Amoureuxse , both of which boast excellent storytelling.) subtitles, can be a surprisingly effective way to build your real-world language skills. These range from sci-fi to rom-coms to documentaries. The shortest lasts a mere two minutes; the longest clocks in at 25. (My

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DipJar

APRIL 19, 2021

So, you would think that the most pressing skill to build is in revenue generation, like fundraising , government grants, or fee-for-service programs. Yes, the number one skill that nonprofit professionals need to focus on in 2021 is marketing. The first skill to develop in seeking major gifts is prospect research.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Your organization’s ability to embrace social media as a storytelling and fundraising tools depends upon the hours and salary that you are willing to invest. That said, for your social media staff to be effective on social media, they need an advanced skill set. Invest in social media staff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. Be generous with endorsing the skills of others as endorsements are often reciprocated. For example: 1. Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs.

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Double the Donation

MARCH 11, 2024

According to Steve Jobs, “The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values & agenda of an entire generation that is to come.” Translating collected data or evidence into a compelling and insightful narrative is known as data storytelling. The skill […]

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

One bit of wisdom is that like most skills, managing a remote team is both easier and more complicated than we could have imagined. These skills can now be put to use under less urgent circumstances. With limited access to body language, tone, and context, precise communication becomes an essential skill.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. 25 storytelling interview questions to inspire your next story interview.

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TechCrunch

MAY 19, 2021

Prior to Spokn, Davis had worked with an entrepreneur in the Middle East building out a social enterprise network focused on skills training, a role in which she handled internal communications. We “work to find the right storytellers in the company,” she said. More thoughts on growing podcasts.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Listen with Empathy During times of change, listening with empathy becomes a crucial skill. Apply the same skills when youre discussing a change in leadership and your donors will feel seen and heard. Whats the distinction between listening with empathy and offering a sympathetic ear?

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

This user-friendly tool allows you to customize your campaign page without the need for technical expertise or coding skills. This strategy not only broadens your reach but also brings new donors into your community through personal connections and storytelling. Junior League of Tallahassees 2024 Little Black Dress Initiative ) 3.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

The page includes several storytelling graphics. By using different visuals and storytelling devices, they have been able to leverage their content to reach many more people. PIH’s website has an “Our Impact” page that highlights their positive influence around the world. The Mission Continues: Dustin’s Story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

25% YELLOW: Emotional Storytelling Emotional appeals were crucial for tapping donor heartstrings. Emotional Storytelling Donors want two things: to know they’re donating to a worthy cause and to see how their money is causing change. Leverage Storytelling Almost every organization has compelling success stories. Leverage them.

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Tableau

AUGUST 20, 2021

Iron Viz is amazing, not just because of the skill of the people who make it to the top 10, but because of the talent of everyone who enters: win or learn, you can’t lose with Iron Viz. Judging Iron Viz is about design, storytelling, and analysis. On top of that, his analysis and storytelling were exceptional.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

Completing a learner analysis to understand who the learners are, what challenges they face in their roles, what skills they need to improve, and how they prefer to learn is a key step in creating material that your stakeholders—internal or external—can use effectively. Use digital storytelling techniques.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

Key Takeaway : People starting to put more thought into the area of data visualization, but in order to pull it off nonprofits need to have folks on staff that have journalistic, data analysis and graphic design skills. Key Takeaway : Producing real games for good can be costly and requires a very unique set of skills. Visual Notes.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 25, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Power Up Your Content: Mastering the Art of Compelling Storytelling Discover the secrets of storytelling that make your nonprofit stand out! Introduction Storytelling is an essential part of any nonprofit fundraising campaign. Use Visuals : Visuals are a powerful tool in storytelling.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Storytelling is an invaluable tool for non-profits. But so many non-profit professionals get discouraged by storytelling because they think it’s going to require the unparalleled writing skills of a Pulitzer Prize winner. What is storytelling? I want to take a minute to differentiate story from storytelling.

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