Achieve

MAY 22, 2014

Quality imagery and consistency with smart branding are vital for any organization trying to tell a story visually. Associating your brand and story with a simple and clean aesthetic also makes an attractive impression. Visuals are a powerful tool for communicating what you do and should never be overlooked.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 18, 2016

If that’s your case, see if stock photography is an option. Abstract or macro photography can be very effective if chosen carefully. For example, let’s say an interested visitor has clicked a link to a blog story from your home page and has read one of your success stories. What you do matters—it matters a lot!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 7, 2017

Make sure you promote that fact as much as possible, so that lots of people sign up. Tell a Compelling Story. As humans, we are brought to action through stories. Stories resonate with our emotions, far more than the latest facts and figures ever will. How could you make this work for your nonprofit?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 30, 2012

When Debbie walked on stage, she carried a shopping bag and the first thing she said, “I’m the CEO of Goodwill, people expect me to have a shopping bag!” She made her point by doing a quick poll of people in the audience. Next, she started tossing balls at people in the audience.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

TS: Do multiple people at your organization participate in social media? Multiple people take ownership for a variety of events and initiatives and see social media as one of the tools they can use to raise awareness and cultivate our online community. Got any social media stories or tips? Or is it limited to one person?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Note From Beth: I’m a huge fan of Giving Days because they raise the awareness, engagement, and donations to nonprofits and being generous. Last week, we watched as a national day of giving and awareness campaign for “Giving Tuesday” unfold and spur spikes in donations.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 7, 2008

I usually direct people to places like Emily Weinberg's Nonprofit Blog Exchange , or BlogHer's Social Change and Nonprofit blog list. You may be surprised by what you find as Roger Carr of Everyday Giving Blog observed after using the site, "I was aware of most of the nonprofit blogs featured on the site.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Photographs are incredibly powerful, and they play a huge role in shaping how we see the world and the people around us. Every day, we constantly see photos of people—in social media, on websites, on television, in advertisements, in print, and in our daily environment. A bit of extra effort and awareness can go a long way.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 25, 2008

Does this story illustrate the art of network weaving ? Online communication is growing at an incredible rate and organizations cannot stay behind to shape their online image and story. ve tried creating an event for a radio broadcast and one for a specific concert to see if people would RSVP. Tell me about you and your job.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Josh: Collecting good photography. Storytelling is one of the most important ways for us to spread awareness about the threat of malaria, and pictures are invaluable when it comes to telling a good story. Pratima: The people are nice. Sometimes you’ll get an emergency brief that needs to be delivered on in a few hours.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 15, 2009

A large number of the collaborative projects of which I'm aware (in which staff partner with community members to co-develop exhibits or programs) are initiated with teens. Teens are certainly not the only people who like to express themselves and engage socially through technology. Teens are not the only people with stories to tell.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

How To Identify and Build Your Nonprofit’s Story in 5 Steps. Because of that, after we cover how to write your nonprofit’s story from start to finish, we’ll discuss a few tips to keep in mind when sharing that story via digital marketing. That’s where your nonprofit’s story comes into play. Let’s get started.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2023

Many people like to give back to celebrate the holidays and spread some cheer. Showcasing end-of-year giving: Helps your nonprofit stand out from competitors It’s no secret that people tend to be most charitable at the end of the year. Most charities are aware of these patterns. Did you tell impactful stories on social media?

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

Increase brand awareness. People will see that others are supporting your nonprofit online. Throughout the drive, you can share information about matching gifts using communication platforms like social media, email, and your website to spread awareness of these programs.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Today, most foundations already use digital strategies to communicate effectively about the work and impact of their grantees; however, there are still so many opportunities to expand these digital strategies to make better use of interactive digital platforms to raise awareness and communicate impact. Think of a digital platform as: .

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

It takes planning and thought to create a fundraiser that people will support and bring in the kind of money you’re looking for. How many people opened your email? How many people are engaging with your social media posts, commenting, liking, or sharing? Make sure it’s as easy as possible for people to give!

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NTEN

OCTOBER 4, 2011

In a time when photographs circulate around the globe at an unprecedented scale and speed, and revolutions are propelled by viral images, it has become more important than ever for mission-driven organizations to create impactful visual media that can drive action and fuel awareness. Photo by Alex Masi on behalf of The Bhopal Medical Appeal.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Your nonprofit blog can be much more than just a newsreel—your blog can spread awareness about your cause, find new donors , and strengthen relationships with current supporters. Photos of people are particularly compelling, so gather pictures of volunteers, beneficiaries, and community members.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2023

Many people like to give back to celebrate the holidays and spread some cheer. Showcasing end-of-year giving: Helps your nonprofit stand out from competitors It’s no secret that people tend to be most charitable at the end of the year. Most charities are aware of these patterns. Did you tell impactful stories on social media?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

This is a must-buy app if your nonprofit regularly tells your story through mobile photo-sharing. A directory of quotes by famous people, this websites list thousands of inspirational quotes useful for Tweeting and Facebook Status Updates. Simply tap the screen and pan your device in any direction. BrainyQuote :: brainyquote.com.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In fact, studies show that more and more people are gravitating toward spending money on travel and events rather than material things, and for good reason. While you don’t have to put the latest gadgets and popular items into all of your baskets, being aware of cultural trends can help you find unique additions for your gift baskets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2015

” Each presenter shared inspiring stories and thoughts about the future of social good on their particular platforms without giving a sales pitch. He said that Facebook is on a mission to make the world more open and connected. “A fully connected world gives people access to life long learning and economic opportunity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Crowdsourcing is defined broadly as: The process of organizing many people to participate in a joint project, often in small ways. Over a century after its inception, over 52,000 people in 1823 places across 17 countries participated in the Christmas Bird Count – using email, web sites, and social media tools. 3) Crowd Voting.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

The arts are a wonderful way to make a difference in the world because they are fun, engaging, and oftentimes help you to tell stories, all key elements to attracting and keeping people involved in a cause. Examples of socially rousing photography permeate our history: Vietnam, Rwanda, 9-11’s Ground Zero.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 14, 2022

Research shows that website visitors are drawn to authentic images of real people—not decorative images or stock photos alone. Let’s take a closer look at how you can choose visuals that do just that by supporting your mission and helping to grow awareness of your cause. Go for authenticity. Use infographics to illustrate concepts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

This story is the fundraising equivalent of the bikini-clad woman in the Slimfast ad - a special success story." My husband and I just moved to Nashville, where we have made providential connections with likeminded people - our tribe if you will. We love to love people. For now, I think I have.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 10, 2022

If people are not given adequate content, they will not share with others and the organization and its mission will fail to engage the community. However, other goals may include attracting volunteers, creating organizational awareness or fundraising. One of the best ways to share the message is by telling a story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

This is a must-buy app if your nonprofit regularly tells your story through mobile photo-sharing. Ideal for launching online fundraising and awareness campaigns, your nonprofit needs at least a month to prepare your campaign materials and craft your messaging in order to build a sense of anticipation among your fans and followers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

This is a must-buy app if your nonprofit regularly tells your story through mobile photo-sharing. A directory of quotes by famous people, this websites list thousands of inspirational quotes useful for Tweeting and Facebook Status Updates. Simply tap the screen and pan your device in any direction. BrainyQuote :: brainyquote.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

This is a must-buy app if your nonprofit regularly tells your story through mobile photo-sharing. A directory of quotes by famous people, this websites list thousands of inspirational quotes useful for Tweeting and Facebook Status Updates. Simply tap the screen and pan your device in any direction. BrainyQuote :: brainyquote.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

This is a must-buy app if your nonprofit regularly tells your story through mobile photo-sharing. A directory of quotes by famous people, this websites list thousands of inspirational quotes useful for Tweeting and Facebook Status Updates. for awareness campaigns, staff and volunteer training, and creative storytelling and reporting.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

"[T]hose of us who take pictures, even for our own personal trips, and share those pictures with friends, because we have that skill, also have an obligation to help people understand each other more completely. I'll tell you a story about one instance in which the women were using poetry, actually. In 2001, I began photographing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

This is a must-buy app if your nonprofit regularly tells your story through mobile photo-sharing. A directory of quotes by famous people, this websites list thousands of inspirational quotes useful for Tweeting and Facebook Status Updates. Simply tap the screen and pan your device in any direction. BrainyQuote :: brainyquote.com.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 2, 2021

And if you’re one of those people and you’re really struggling and you need a lot of assistance and you’ve limited capacity, I feel you, so. But the principles, the principles are always the same, getting people to know you, getting people to like you, and getting people to trust you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Specifically for nonprofits, Lightful is a social media management platform that enables organizations to schedule social media posts ahead of time and provides analytics to help organizations raise more awareness and funds. Change.org is an online petition platform used by over 200 million people in 196 countries. Issuu :: issuu.com.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 19, 2007

A month ago I listened to Christine Karumba, the Country Director for Women for Women International in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, tell Honorata's story on the Voices on Genocide Prevention podcast. Each had their own stories of horror, of lives lost, and of struggling to regain their dignity. She received the John F.

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