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Power of Storytelling | Harmony for Change: The Global Impact of Playing For Change

Pamela Grow

I recently stumbled across this captivating rendition of John Mayer’s Grammy-winning “Waiting on the World to Change” via Dan Rather’s newsletter. The organization believes in the transformative power of music as a tool for social change. Beyond its social impact, music has profound effects on the soul and the brain.

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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

Get Fully Funded

Use Normal Language in Your Story A long, drawn-out, flat story with a bunch of numbers and statistics and jargon is not a good way to convey your message and your needs. You’re immediately captivated, and you WANT to know the story behind this photo. If it’s a captioned/narrated video, the background music is very important.

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Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events

The Modern Nonprofit

But how do you ensure your events not only honor this rich heritage but also captivate and mobilize your community towards meaningful action? Consider featuring traditional music, dance, theater, or martial arts groups from the community. Displaying AAPI visual arts is another engaging activity. Avoid too much cultural jargon.