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Advocacy for everyone: 6 ways to help your supporters take action

EveryAction

Collecting petition signatures A petition is many things: a way to quantify support around an issue; a tactic that helps bring new supporters on board; a relatively light lift to help keep passionate advocates engaged. Some have even described it as a grassroots rally on paper. If possible, include a photo of the stakeholder!

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From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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Telling a compelling story: Communicating program impact in a grant proposal

Candid

You need to share data on how many people in the area experience food insecurity, the causes, and the long-term implications of hunger on their lives. But to convince funders, you’ll need not just numbers but also stories. The narrative of your proposal should be a story with a linear plotline.

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12 free nonprofit books to help you achieve year-end fundraising success

Candid

We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year. These nonprofit books provide sample messaging and practical guidance to help you write appeals that resonate with your donors and compel them to support your organization. So is almost every other nonprofit.

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Share Stories to Further Your Cause

NonProfit Hub

Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a tale of a hero overcoming a hardship to find a happy ending, or a tale of misfortune with a valuable lesson learned, it’s ingrained into our DNA to seek out stories. However worthy your cause, sometimes it can be hard to measure your day-to-day progress. Why tell stories?

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Making a Great Story into a Powerful Fundraising Story

Bloomerang

We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. But how do you actually pick a great story? And more importantly, how do you take a great story and turn it into a great fundraising story? . To have a great fundraising story, you need a few key things. You need one person. .

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Building Bridges Between Volunteers And Donors: Emily’s Story

Bloomerang

This is the story of how George Washington University Hospital , a hub of compassionate healthcare and advanced technology, bridged this gap, and the inspiring journey of Emily, a volunteer turned major donor. Now in her fifties, she has not only provided hands-on help but also developed a deep understanding of the hospital’s needs.

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