Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

As I was preparing a series of blog posts on member engagement and communications (the #1 issue facing organizations in 2011 according to our Blog Reader Survey), one of January's Nonprofit Blog Carnival posts - Nonprofits and Information: Sharing Our Stories - caught my attention. Are you sharing your stories?

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

Increasingly, organizations of all sizes have access to digital tools that provide data, but data storytelling—making facts relatable and actionable—takes additional effort to transform data into tangible stories. Attract attention with “Snackable” content. Develop a strategy for data storytelling. Understand your capacity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. Here’s why storytelling is so vital: 1) Creating an Emotional Connection: Stories have the power to evoke emotions and connect with audiences on a personal level.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To captivate your audience and make a lasting impression, follow these tips: Tell Your Story : Your nonprofit has a unique story to tell, and it’s essential to share it authentically. Personal stories from beneficiaries or volunteers can be particularly effective in conveying your organization’s message.

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

So many things are competing for your supporters’ (and potential supporters’) attention, from the latest meme to their endless email queue—how can you capture their interest amidst all that noise? The answer: tell an engaging story. So those are very four key elements to telling a compelling story that really can get people 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. Incorporate authentic and personal stories.

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

This blog post will help provide some quick tips and techniques for helping your mission get more attention in less time. What story will you tell? This is because story is one of the most effective forms of communication available; it’s a concrete way to demonstrate your mission and create real connection with the audience.

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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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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

You want to draw attention to the great work you’re doing (since it’s such a key part of remaining socially and economically sustainable). Packing all of your organization’s efforts into a thoughtful, easy-to-digest story can be remarkably challenging. The next step, then, is to share it—to continue renewing your SLO.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This means that nonprofits have to compete with each other for donors’ attention and resources as they gravitate towards causes rather than organizations. Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

A secondary ask —sometimes referred to as “daisy-chaining,” including a follow-up with an ask for a donation or a re-share once a supporter has submitted the first form can be an extremely effective way of continuing to engage your supporters. Visual and auditory elements make a story stronger by engaging the senses.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Nancy’s Story “Working with public institutions was especially important during the early days,” Nancy recalled. “We As the pandemic continued, the focus evolved.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2021

Almost all media now feature feel-good stories about people and organizations that do good. Even so, getting attention from the shrinking, but highly diversified, press pool still takes persistence and creativity. Here are 6 steps to get the press to tell your story: 1. Tell a riveting story. Start small.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We all know versions of this story. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. But a lot of content was created and shared, and I’m still not sure how it all happened because I was busy changing diapers and trying to make it to Zoom meetings. I’m grateful that my supervisors were paying attention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The square one received 2 times the likes and 3 times the shares when compared to the landscape video. You really only have a few seconds to grab attention. Get their attention with a “hook” (i.e. something that grabs the viewer’s attention) and then get to the point. Tell One Story at a Time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

The YouTubers who manage those channels know how to tell a story and they are experts in their field. ” Kurtzman believed that thought leaders should help shape the way people think about the world by sharing their ideas and insights and by challenging the status quo. But I have learned a few things about each of those topics.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. 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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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. The Power of Nonprofit Storytelling In a world inundated with information, your nonprofit’s story is what sets you apart. Know Your Audience Before penning down your story, it’s imperative to understand your audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

If you want a good overview of the Sharing Economy from a nonprofit perspective, read these two posts from TechSoup, Why Nonprofits Are Needed in the Share Economy and Nonprofits Imagine A Better Sharing Economy. I think of GivingTuesday as a great example of a sharing economy fundraiser. 1: Relationships Matter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

Even though you won’t be networking in person, with online fundraising tools, you can still share success stories, celebrate your donors, energize your audience, and stay on brand the same way you would at an event that’d cost big bucks to put on. Share to social media as often as possible. It pays to pay attention.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2015

The book shares how and why our mind pays attention to some events, ideas, or people and not others. Parr uses the metaphor of building a fire to describe how capturing attention works. There are three stages starting with ignition, what captures immediate attention. It is based on reciprocity.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether your nonprofit already has a devoted following that likes and shares your posts, or you’re still building your presence on social media, here are some tips will help you expand your social audience and, ultimately, your donor base. Include a call-to-action in those posts to donate and to share your post with friends.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action. Storytelling matters in grant writing for two key reasons: Stories help you stand out. Stories make things real.

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Because people pay more attention to visuals than just plain text, right? Not only can you tell a visual story and show gratitude to your donors by sharing videos of your project’s progress, but using a video can double your […]. Why do people use images on their campaign pages?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For example, the “Reusable Goods Collection” from Heal the Bay : Tell your product’s story in the caption. Don’t miss the opportunity to directly tell your product’s story and how that ties into your organization’s mission in your caption on social media. Tag your products in Stories and Posts.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

The key to Facebook Subscriptions is that you can now have staff members share information in the public timeline (not just to their friends) via their personal profiles that anyone who has “subscribed&# to can see. Your Board Member can proudly share their personal connection and stories of impact.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. In fact, our brains are hardwired to respond to stories. 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. It’s human.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Share the good news of any preliminary results you have from your Giving Tuesday campaign, such as how much you raised or any challenge matches you’ve met. Use this email to share how supporters can learn more about who they are helping with their donation and some details about your community on social media.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Growing up in the 1960''s sometimes my parents would say to me, "now, don''t tell stories," heading off what they anticipated might be an untruthful account of events. Truthful stories, of course. Stories demand attention of listeners. Stories demand attention of listeners. Stories inspire.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. Community organizing often involves coalition-building, or working with allied entities and organizations to meet shared goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2015

As the need for donations continues, the public attention starts to wane, so does donor interest. Let’s continue to pay attention and support this effort. I shared this article on Facebook and it sparked an interesting discussion. All share intel and data, instead of competing and cannibalizing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

What I like most about Miguel Leal ’s memoir, aside from its overall compelling and inspiring information, are the business and life lessons he shares. market and grew his company to a multimillion-dollar success story that defined an industry. Humbling failure can be an opportunity to pay attention and start again.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Throughout the event, you’ll extend invitations to your existing donors to contribute, while also capturing the attention of potential new supporters who might discover your organization and choose to contribute to your cause. Amplify your organization’s story and impact, drawing attention to the critical work you do.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

If that’s how you’re approaching the content you’re sharing on social media or in your newsletters, this blog post is for you. . This should include your ideas for topics, the stories you need to communicate effectively and inspire supporters to take a desired action, and any assets you’ll need to support the content pieces. .

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

The best blogs engage audiences by making personal connections with readers and sharing insider mission information. You could write longer posts to share a beneficiary’s story or explain a complex issue relevant to your mission. Tell compelling stories. Use your blog to spotlight supporters’ accomplishments and stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

That said, the number of businesses fighting for their attention in their inboxes and on their news feeds may have left them feeling a bit fatigued. Make it a point to find them so you’re getting as many eyes on your attention-deserving content as possible. 9) Ask donors to simply share your social media posts and emails.

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