The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

By utilizing digital platforms, organizations can connect with donors around the world, allowing for a broader audience and potentially larger donations. Going Virtual with Events Even before the pandemic forced a pivot to online activities, the trend towards virtual events was growing.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

For example, let’s say that your auction event attracts an audience of individuals drawn to trips and travel. Incorporate Storytelling There’s no doubt that stories are powerful and evocative—we have plenty of books, movies, and TV shows as proof of that. For auction items, your storytelling element will likely be a personal anecdote.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Valentine’s Day is a great time to give your audience a little extra sugar! From nurturing new email sign-ups to celebrating important milestones, leveraging automation techniques—and personalizing your content for different segments of your audience—is a smart and easy way to highlight the impact of your supporters’ generosity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

So, when looking to help nonprofits with some of their top challenges: Reaching out to a broader audience. With video storytelling being their preferred medium, what better way to help nonprofits than raise awareness and engagement with a young audience? 3) A platform for virtual events and fundraisers.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

Rather than cancel the event, they worked to create a new two-week long, virtual fundraising event and rays of sunshine beamed through the newly created window they opened. Like other organizations, they heard the buzz about virtual events. Our team worked with her to identify examples of successful donation forms and virtual events.

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Forum One

MARCH 5, 2024

The experience takes audiences on a visual and emotional journey through five women’s lives, inviting audiences into the work of the Museum that spotlights how women’s histories have been recorded, remembered, lost, and recovered.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

” The new product seeks to seamlessly blend digital content with your physical space, offering both Virtual and Augmented Reality capabilities. Also, audiences only want to pay for premium content, and creating experiences for Vision Pro worth paying for will be costly.

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

My friends at TechSoup asked me to pass along info about their upcoming digital storytelling event. What do we mean by Digital Storytelling? According to Wikipedia, "Digital Storytelling refers to using digital tools so that ordinary people can tell their own real-life stories."

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

It’s important to determine goals and objectives , understand your audience , and develop a coherent message as first steps because having these pieces in place will help you identify the best medium or communication channel for each nonprofit message. . Events (in-person, virtual, hybrid events ). Which channels should you use?

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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. Develop a strategy for data storytelling. Know your audience. Understand your capacity.

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Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2023

The dotCOMM Awards winners have been announced, and we are thrilled to say that Forum One has been awarded 5 dotComm awards in the categories of nonprofit websites and virtual events! Overall, this work has helped to empower NRDC’s content managers, engage their audience, and amplify their impact.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

RSVP now for TechSoup's fourth annual Digital Storytelling Screening and Awards Party on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Participate Virtually. Participate virtually at the Aloft Nonprofit Commons Drive-In Theater in Second Life. You can also watch the awards ceremony live streamed on uSTREAM online for our global audience.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you’re looking to host a virtual event or an in-person event , you need a fun hook for it. Step 2: Consider your audience. In order to start to pin down who your target audience is and what may appeal to them, ask yourself these questions: Will guests be bringing coworkers, partners, or families?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Storytelling is an essential fundraising skill for nonprofits. One of the most amazing nonprofit storytellers I ever heard in my life is Alberto Cairo (International Committee of the Red Cross) who delivered a truly inspirational speech during the International Fundraising Congress closing plenary. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 5, 2020

However, no one could have predicted the effects that COVID-19 would have , with many nonprofit organizations now solely relying on virtual fundraising efforts to continue operations. Virtual fundraising has become more accessible and intuitive than ever before thanks to the extensive internet and the wide variety of donation tools available.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2021

Many organizations went virtual and saw great success. They found that people still wanted to support their favorite missions and wanted to do something good, and virtual was really the only option at the time. . Hosting one event with both in-person and virtual components could help create synergy between the two events. .

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Virtual Fundraising. You can mobilize your supporters to fundraise and advocate on your behalf; plus it can all be done virtually. You can’t have a successful campaign without communicating with your audience. Make your emails are unique and effective with these email storytelling tips. Campaigns & Ideas.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

As you quickly grow and engage your audience , it can be easy to lose track of your campaign plan. Leverage storytelling to build a base. Volunteer supervisors who will manage advocacy volunteers and create dynamic virtual and in-person trainings. Be clear on: Your target audience. Leverage storytelling to build a base.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Just like identifying an ideal donor profile is useful for fundraising, your social media presence should cater to your defined target audience. Understand your audience As the old saying goes, you can’t be all things to all people. The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

And you can host them in person, or as virtual or hybrid events. For example, a movie-themed event or a gaming night can bring together a diverse audience. Or try additional experiential events like interactive workshops, virtual reality experiences, or access to behind-the-scenes activities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Julia Campbell is social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. And, according to numerous studies , we now that women at virtually every income level are more likely to give to charity (in some cases, nearly twice as much). By Julia Campbell .

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

Even though fundraising events can be a lot of work, they provide your nonprofit with the chance to tell your story en masse, connect with your constituent base, and market to a larger audience. Fundraisers are split regarding virtual and hybrid options at their fundraising events. Donors are engaging with virtual and hybrid events.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. This can help you engage a wider global audience while breaking down geographic barriers. Virtual dance party: Energize your online fundraising with a virtual dance party!

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Segment your audience . Focus on impact storytelling . On top of that, multi-channel marketing allows you to more easily cater your communications to specific audience segments and use each channel for different purposes. . The tips that we’ll discuss next are applicable to both print and virtual communication. .

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Generosity Xchange Date: October 11-12, 2023 Location: Virtual Website: www.neonone.com/resources/generosity-xchange-conference/ Who Should Attend: Nonprofit fundraisers, marketers, leaders, and professionals of all career levels. Generosity Xchange is a two-day virtual conference hosted by Neon One.

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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

For more tips on how to use different storytelling tools to draw in your audience, download The Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling. Identify the Right Target Audience. Take these donor acquisition strategies back to your team and experiment with what works best for your nonprofit audience.

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

That's what the Digital Storytelling Challenge seeks to accomplish every year. At the 2013 Digital Storytelling Awards Gala on May 28, the community's successes were clear. Congratulations to all of these award winners, and collective gratitude to all the participants in this year’s digital storytelling challenge.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2023

Virtual/hybrid galas “Not another Zoom meeting!” From taking a seat at a virtual table with colleagues, family, and friends, to instant donor recognition, to silent auctions, to access to exclusive content, there are many digital solutions that can enhance your donor experience. Did your participant just unlock the 20K step badge?

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

Leverage the benefits of this fast-growing industry and reach a larger audience by creating a nonprofit podcast. This guide will give you the rundown on how to get started so you can smoothly host an engaging podcast that will “wow” audiences. Connect with your audience in a new way. Why start a nonprofit podcast?

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

They simply need to be good storytellers. Storytelling opens doors and creates interest and can be coupled with an invitation to “take action” on the organization’s website which hopefully helps them acquire email addresses. Getting covered by the media immediately expands your audience and interest in your issues.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

While it may be tempting to stick to one marketing channel, a multi-channel strategy uses email, social media, text messaging, and direct mail, to reach a wider audience and generate more excitement for your auction. Use a few impactful images as well to enhance your storytelling. Direct mail marketing. Email marketing. Ticket price.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Like any other marketing tool or social media platform, TikTok’s value is in its storytelling ability. Does the tool help you reach your target audience? If you’re considering creating a TikTok account for your nonprofit, it’s important for you to evaluate if you’ll be able to reach your target audience on the platform.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 6, 2012

Submissions for the 2012 TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge have closed, but the fun has just begun! While our community is busy from March 6 – 12 picking their favorites for the Audience Choice Awards , our panel of expert judges will be selecting the top digital stories from among hundreds of entries. As the Dean of Story.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

GivingTuesday is an excellent opportunity to use storytelling to draw in new and existing donors and supporters of your cause, on December 2 and beyond. How can you lead your audience back to your blog again and again for exclusive information, stories, and updates about the campaign?

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In all scenarios, audiences experience the National Council impact story, strengthening the connection and interest they have in the institution and the important work it is doing. Silver – Virtual & Remote Experiences, Arts & Culture. Pacific Science Center. Silver – Federal Government Website.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In all scenarios, audiences experience the National Council impact story, strengthening the connection and interest they have in the institution and the important work it is doing. Silver – Virtual & Remote Experiences, Arts & Culture. Pacific Science Center. Silver – Federal Government Website.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Sidenote: if you weren't able to join us for this month's webinar, make sure to follow EveryAction on Twitter + keep up with our virtual and in-person events to join us next time! If your goal is to engage + build relationships with your audience (hopefully it is!), About Wistia. How did it do at what ?". Ready to start posting?

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