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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

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To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. Create Space for Evolution Don’t fixate on giving every goal a finite timeline.

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Revealing Volunteer Impact In Your City: New Playbook

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Telling the story of volunteer impact is a powerful way to attract residents to volunteer. While articulating the desired impact through work plans or robust position descriptions can aid in holding volunteers accountable. Understand emerging approaches (What new methods could enhance you impact story?)

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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If one or more of your directors is involved in diversity planning in their professional life, ask them to present to the group; Or invite a CEO and/or staff members from another association to tell their story. Articulate the Vision Writing the diversity statement can be a co-creative activity. All of us have baggage.

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Strategies to Build Donor Trust and Retention

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Evaluate how your organization’s and your community’s core values are being articulated and experienced in the stories you tell , in your interactions with the public, and in your communications with donors. Is the support of a corporation or a government agency going to be lauded and celebrated more than that of an individual?

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5 Fundraising Power Principles to End Your Year Strong

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Your organization will need to make a strong impression and deliver a clear articulation of how you carry out your mission. Sharing your fundraising results creates an important moment to celebrate your community, your team, and your organization. You should include these elements when sharing your success story.

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Nine Digital Marketing Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn from charity: water

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They employ numbers throughout their site to make people feel aligned with thousands of others, and they give a face and a voice to those thousands with pictures, videos and written stories. Harrison’s emphasis on telling his personal story when he talks about charity: water sets the tone for the organization’s marketing strategy.

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How Nonprofits Can Engage an Audience Through Storytelling

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Through stories, people can speak out their minds, share wisdom, and pass information to others. Telling a good story can influence the mindset of the audience, and this explains why a lot of businesses today are using this tool to market their brands to their potential customers. Choose the Story Type. Know Your Goals.