Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

After your nonprofit has crafted a content strategy and created an editorial calendar (Chapter 7), the next step is to start thinking about the tone of voice of your content. The easiest way to craft your tone of voice is to base it upon the mission of your nonprofit. And then use those words to craft your tone of voice.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 17, 2025

“ Numbers have an important story to tell. They rely on you to give them a clear and convincing voice.” Imagine the impact your nonprofit could have if audiences better recalled its stories and messages or made better use of your organizations tools and services. AARP can easily add new stories and graphics.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 16, 2021

You’ll need to prick up your ears for this slice of deepfakery emerging from the wacky world of synthesized media: A digital version of Albert Einstein — with a synthesized voice that’s been (re)created using AI voice cloning technology drawing on audio recordings of the famous scientist’s actual voice.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Few things connect people together better than stories, which is why it’s important that your nonprofit showcases as many diverse and inclusive stories as possible. . How do you tell stories that are influenced by and meet your standards for your diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives ? Do you hear your voice?

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2021

Instagram has always limited who can post swipe-up links to their stories, but today, the company is starting a new test that could widen that ability. People will also be able to respond to stories that include a sticker, which they can’t currently do with stories that have a swipe up.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

SEE ALSO: 2025 movie preview: All the films you'll want to know about Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp ( Marcel the Shell with Shoes On ), Lilo & Stitch once again tells the story of renegade alien Stitch (voiced by Chris Sanders , who co-directed and voiced Stitch in the original film) who crash-lands in Hawaii.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 11, 2025

To some extent, algorithms and ad tech have been doing this for years, recommending links and stories based on your clicks and browsing behavior. A large language model could, in theory, understand the kinds of stories I care about and modify what Im readingmaybe by adding an angle relevant to my region.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses are getting the ability to let you send and receive Facebook Messenger messages right from your face, according to a Wednesday post by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Adding the ability to use the Stories as a Tony Stark-esque communication device makes them significantly more useful as a piece of wearable tech.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Share regular updates and behind-the-scenes stories to create emotional connections and a tangible sense of impact for your donors. Increased visibility and credibility A connected community amplifies your voice. Share stories of impact from donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

Long story short, it went viral" when the scammer ended up blocking Bingham's number — and changed his life. In 2019, another LA resident — musician and voice actor Rosie Okumura — decided she'd chase down a scammer who bilked her mother out of $500 via a Windows pop-up window on her PC. million subscribers.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

They were good people with interesting stories to share. Despite his considerable achievements, his need to recount every detail of his company’s growth story suggested he was still seeking validation. In the past week, I had “conversations” with two leaders who talked too much.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2024

A thoughtfully crafted, user-friendly site conveys your story, showcases impact, and inspires action. Define Your Mission, Vision, and Brand A design agency can create a stunning backdrop for your story, but they need a script first. Voice and Tone : Are you friendly and approachable? Scholarly and formal?

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Engadget

APRIL 8, 2025

A "Creator's Voice" promo video published on Tuesday ( via Kotaku ) echoed what developer Supergiant Games posted in a FAQ last week: Switch 2 and Switch will be the only consoles to play the roguelike on out of the gates. When Hades II moves out of Early Access and into v1.0 later this year, Nintendo will have a prime seat at the table.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. With millions of social media accounts around the world, nonprofits must develop creative yet consistent voices to stand out.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

Emotional stories of beneficiaries. But if you tell a story that makes viewers feel afraid or sad, expect more comments than shares. Think about a story that your nonprofit can tell about one of your beneficiaries. Now consider all of the different ways you could tell that story, including narrative voice, structure and imagery.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 18, 2025

For example, if you are a nonprofit that provides mentorship and leadership development for young adults, you can weave in aspects of your brands story by highlighting real-life success stories of mentees who have gone on to make an impact. Integrating testimonials and success stories near your CTA can also be highly effective.

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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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sgEngage

JUNE 28, 2023

Like many diversity efforts, including women’s voices in grantmaking decisions—particularly women from historically marginalized groups—doesn’t often happen organically. The first step to creating more inclusive grantmaking is understanding whose voice is being lost. Artwork by Toya Beacham See Women and Girls. Intentionally.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This wasn’t just about having diverse faces in the room but about ensuring those with diverse perspectives had a voice in shaping solutions to the issues we sought to address. Recognizing this, we began to transform our organization, ensuring diversity at every level, working to embed this principle into everything we do.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 28, 2025

Studies show that more than half of supporters want to know an organizations story before deciding whether to donate. Know Your Voice and Tone: Decide whether youll sound warm and conversational or scholarly and formal. Hold brand training sessions and provide simple brand guidelines so everyone feels equipped to share your story.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In this post on limiting beliefs, I want to talk about a common one I hear from nonprofit professionals: the fear that their story doesn’t matter. Just on the basis of that alone: Your story matters! Finding the value in your story. Building your confidence when telling your story. Say it out loud: My story matters.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 15, 2022

While some may initially be reluctant to offer an opinion, members love to see their association represent their voice to policymakers, industry leaders, and the general public. Staff conversations will inspire you to generate insightful and engaging thought leadership content to represent member voices. Attend association events.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Human leaders must be able to lead not only with their heads but also with their hearts and souls, says veteran executive coach Hortense le Gentil , author of the new book, The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World. Part 2 Learning to shift your mindtrap out of the way.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 7, 2020

She also voiced exasperation with the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. “That’s antithetical to what it means to be that kind of researcher.”. Gebru sent an email to the Brain Women and Allies listserv at Google detailing the pushback she’d gotten on the paper.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

She has worked with Candid, Cornell University, the United Nations, and Vital Voices Global Partnerships, among others. From a very young age, it is through stories that we learn about ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live. Storytelling is core to how we as human beings communicate.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Align yourself with your organization’s highest intentions, and ensure your grant writer knows how to tell a compelling story that connects the dots between your needs and the funder’s interests. ” you would tell them a powerful story. Your Voice Matters! Submissions may be edited for length and clarity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

Want to learn how to use social fundraising to get the most out of your supporters voice? But when it comes to social fundraising, try to go one step further and encourage your supporters to use their own voices to share what they’re doing with your cause and tap into a whole new audience that might be unaware of your nonprofit and mission.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

Through real-life stories and research-backed strategies, she breaks down 10 key conversations that help you build influence, set boundaries, and operate from a position of power. Feedback: How do I voice my opinion and deliver criticism up the chain of command? Go beyond your boss. That promotion you want? My boss loves me.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Remento , a company focused on capturing and preserving family stories, has raised $3 million in seed funding led by Upfront Ventures. The company’s new iOS app is designed to give users conversation prompts to inspire family members to share stories about their lives. Image Credits: Remento.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Plus, if there’s a large cohort of members or customers that simply aren’t answering, then all you’re doing is getting the voice of the vocal minority. But realistically, that’s not telling the whole – and oftentimes not even half – the story. This is why member behavior – the actions taken – is so important.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2024

For example, sharing exclusive content, behind-the-scenes stories, or live updates via text messages can drive followers to a nonprofit’s social media pages, creating a more engaged online community. Nonprofits increasingly use mobile messaging to share impactful stories that connect supporters emotionally to the cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

7) Tell your story. Nonprofits have the best stories to tell. Take some time to craft your messaging, in your unique voice. Your next campaign will be more effective with storytelling, so it’s time to get everyone’s feedback when building your story. It’s a great balance between being proactive and reactive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2019

Emotion AI, the Internet of Things, voice-giving, facial recognition payments, and human microchips. Instagram is planning to launch a donate button for Stories its platform later this year – and that’s all we know for now. BitPay :: bitpay.com. For eligibility and fee information, please see the InLieu FAQ.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Read the previous posts on believing that your story doesn’t matter , thinking that success is selfish , being in a victim mindset , living in fear , and thinking you have no time. . One tool that can help you address this doubt is figuring out—and changing—the negative stories you’re telling yourself. . The Inner Critic.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 22, 2023

As outlined in an interview with Great Big Story, his audition for Mario almost did not happen. Martinet is a lifelong actor that had appeared in a handful of films and television shows before finding employment with Nintendo. Martinet walked into the gig at the last minute, just as the. Read Entire Article

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Through volunteer opportunities and various charities listed as an option to donate to, companies can remain a voice for under-served communities who need extra support. Aligning donations with local charities also helps create a more collaborative story. People will recognize that their communities are being served.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 18, 2025

In Melinda French Gates’s new book, The Next Day , she illuminates the importance of knowing the story that you are writing for yourself. After turning 60, leaving The Gates Foundation, and beginning a new chapter in her philanthropy, I was curious about the story that she is authoring. What are French Gatess new dreams?

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