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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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Nonprofit calls to action are what drive people to take the next step. In this article, we’ll focus specifically on the calls to action you need for your nonprofit website. You need a way to motivate website visitors to take action and support your nonprofit’s mission—that’s where calls to action come in.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Write a Call-to-Action (CTA) That Inspires Engagement. A call-to-action (CTA) is a statement designed to get the person reading it to take specific action. Every successful fundraising appeal employs a CTA to motivate supporters to donate, volunteer, subscribe or otherwise take action.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For organizations that are trying to connect with their supporters, telling a compelling story is essential. Whether you’re planning an advocacy or fundraising campaign, using a storytelling framework to create your calls to action can help you make emotional connections with your audience and ultimately move them to act.

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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. Email newsletters. Volunteers.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 18, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The Power of Testimonials: Inspiring Action for Your Nonprofit. As a nonprofit, you can use this concept to your advantage to motivate action for the benefit of your work. Help out with examples and good leading questions. Enter the testimonial. Please let us know in the comments!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

The power of sharing a personal story is well documented. We love hearing stories. And during these times, stories have the power to help us feel less alone in our very human experiences. By hearing a personal story, donors and non-donors can understand the impact of your mission and see it in action.

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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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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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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

With a great story, you can illustrate non-profit impact super clearly for donors in a way that other kinds of writing might not be able to capture. In this article, I’m going to talk about the common challenges of explaining non-profit impact and go over the action steps you can take to explain your non-profit’s impact through storytelling.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Your brain loves a good story. There is a distinct chemical reaction that happens in one’s brain when they’re reading a compelling or interesting story. This same chemical is also created when you’re reading stories. For example, donating money to charities that are associated with that great story or narrative.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2021

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Include inspiring stories and testimonials. Pare down the most inspiring stories from the past year into bite-sized stories or quotes, and your donors will feel proud to be a part of your team. Pair your impact stories with high-quality photos showcasing the difference you make in your community.

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

A large part of that is examining what actions define fundraising strategies that bring in more online donations and keep donors engaged each year. Below, you’ll find the proactive actions taken by nonprofits who increased their online donations by 84% with 122% more transactions in just 90 days. Our findings are now your roadmap.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Most blogs are no longer written in the first person and serve more to tell the stories and news commentary of a nonprofit, rather than the opinions of its leadership. Embed calls-to-action within your blog content. Below are three examples from three different nonprofits: 1) e-Newsletter opt-in on the Marshall Project blog.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

We’ll get into more detail about the types of emails you can send, but all of them should include some story-driven content. A clear statement of your fundraising goal and impact A clear call to action, whether it’s a donate button or another action you would like readers to take. Email Types. Simply thank your donors.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Telling great stories helps your non-profit get its message out into the world, connect with new audiences and motivate people to take action like making a donation. In this article, I want to take it back to basics so you understand what is a story and why they matter for your non-profit. What is a Story?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

Video engagement on social media is the measurable action that viewers take after watching. Science shows that certain emotions trigger our impulse to take action and share, while other emotions suppress it. Your emotions compel your body to take action. Emotional stories of beneficiaries. Political/controversial topics.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

For example, a local nonprofit working on educational issues may raise awareness about specific school board policies with the aim of making them more inclusive. That’s why advocacy organizations and activists organizing their local communities toward action can be such a useful way to drive positive change on LGBTQ+ issues.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. If you have not read it, please do.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Kevin Hostutler, President, CEO and Co-Founder of ACGI Software, told me this story about how disruption pointed him in an important new direction early in his career. “In Read more of Kevin’s story in our Book “ Association 4.0: Understanding the potential futures steers decision-making away from reaction and towards positive action.”

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

Story arcs play an important role in non-profit narrative development. We often place a lot of emphasis on individual stories and use those individual stories in fundraising and communications. Why Non-Profits Need to Think in Story Arcs. Over time, a season in the case of a TV show, a story arc reveals itself.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Of course, we’ve spent the year sharing tips and tricks to get your virtual fundraising to the next level all year long, but let’s be real: few things are as helpful as seeing real examples of real nonprofits doing it right. So here it is: our favorite 7 crowdfunding and peer-to-peer website examples from 2021. Let’s take a look.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 20, 2020

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. If you have not read it, please do.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own.

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Kindful

MARCH 8, 2021

Here are the automated email examples we’ll cover: Welcome email. Your expertise, intelligence, and passion cannot be replaced by technology; your donors still want to hear your story and interact with you. With Mailchimp, you can set up emails that are sent automatically when a particular action is triggered by one of your contacts.

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Achieve

JULY 7, 2021

introduced Stories to compete with the rising popularity of Snapchat Stories, and the way we interact with social media has never been the same since! people use Instagram Stories daily and 2 out of 3 users say that the feature fosters brand interaction. But how can you make your Stories engaging? Back in 2016, Instagram.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Send them a victory email to thank them—and let them know how this win was made possible thanks to their actions. Share a personal story: Ask your clients or beneficiaries for feedback on how your nonprofit’s programs have positively affected their lives. Alternatively, you can highlight your supporters’ stories!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

When you invite these loyal supporters to take action, you need to introduce your campaign in a way that emphasizes their unique value and motivates them to help kick off your fundraising effort. And if your supporters don’t engage with your call to action the first time around, a well-structured follow-up is crucial. Make it personal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

If you are incorporating new ideas into this year’s fundraising efforts, use this data to make some predictions about how you can best motivate your audiences into action. Take this example: Don’t: With your support, we can reach our goal of increasing food and clothing donations by 25% in our community. 2) Review Your Goals.

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CauseVox

MAY 17, 2024

Learn from real-life examples and expert guidance to practice your storytelling skills, empowering you to inspire generosity and make a lasting impact across diverse channels. Embark on a journey where storytelling is key to fundraising success!

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

But how can you attract passionate advocates who will show up ready to volunteer, sign petitions, attend rallies, and otherwise take action to help you create positive change? Tell your supporters clearly and directly what your goal is, the why behind your goal, and how you need your volunteers to take action. Don’t lose hope!

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2021

Almost all media now feature feel-good stories about people and organizations that do good. Here are 6 steps to get the press to tell your story: 1. A small story, even an announcement about your special event or volunteer project, in a weekly newspaper could lead to interest from the local TV station. Tell a riveting story.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Knowing that it can be tough to execute on we thought we’d give you a few examples of nonprofits effectively using content marketing as a key part of their online strategy. Here are 5 nonprofit content marketing examples. Big Brothers Big Sisters – Leverage video to tell your story. Now that’s content marketing in action!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

When you understand what information you’ve collected, you can start taking action based on what you’ve found. . It’s like trying to work out the story at the heart of the findings. Take these steps when analyzing your findings and you’ll end up using that time wisely and be ready to take action based on the results. .

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

This often results in data being directionally accurate, but unreliable when looking for hard and fast numbers – crucial for example when looking at revenue and transaction-related data. The post Google Analytics 4 – A Continuing Story appeared first on Media Cause. Doesn’t integrate with other Google products…yet.

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