Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Instagram’s current tool set makes it very challenging for nonprofits to convert their Instagram followers into donors. However, provided your nonprofit has the graphic design skills necessary to embed text and graphics upon images, you can use Instagram for fundraising. Promote your website. Promote your text-to-give campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

From a very young age, it is through stories that we learn about ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live. Digital storytelling enables nonprofits to tell their stories across multiple media, potentially in multiple languages, and to reach unknown readers and viewers through the power of tagging and amplification.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In the frenzy of exciting discounts and hot new product trends, it can be a challenge for nonprofits with online shops to compete with big brands and e-commerce giants that have significantly larger marketing and advertising budgets. Tag your products in Stories and Posts. The holiday shopping season is upon us.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

To kick off our new success stories. section of TechSoup.org we launched a contest last month for great digital inclusion stories. We called it the TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge. We of course got lots of great stories, and our winner is the Pottsboro Area Library. success stories.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? Conflict: Don’t let this word fool you.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 17, 2022

At Salesforce.org, we know that the stories that matter most are the stories from our community. To achieve this, we’re expanding our storytelling focus to spotlight more stories of our community, and to share the work of our constituents all over the world in compelling ways. The Evolution of the Salesforce.org Brand.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Finding the courage to challenge your mindtraps and confronting your fears. Reimaging the kind of leader you can be, and then strategically putting this image into action. To “unlock” your leadership potential, you need to challenge your beliefs, face your fears, and leave behind what no longer serves you.

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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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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2021

Colleen was able to create a boilerplate fundraising appeal for personal pages that lived in that template, and put in an image that fundraisers could use right out of the gate. Colleen explained that “ Some people took that as a challenge and are hiking 100 miles.” Keep It On Theme.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The word “gala” conjures images of glittering ballrooms, elegant attendees, and a night dedicated to supporting a worthy cause. A “Mission Moment” showcases real-life impact with a concise emotional story focused on a tangible achievement made possible by donations. Set realistic goals. Focus on storytelling.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We understand the challenges of creating and maintaining a fundraising site while juggling the myriad responsibilities of running a nonprofit. The CauseVox Site Editor addresses these challenges head-on, providing your organization with a seamless site builder. Create custom, stand alone pages to tell your story in more detail.

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Socialbrite

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Image by Cam Miller (CC BY NC ND). For many of us, simply shutting down when faced with many challenges is a coping mechanism. Tell compelling and relatable stories of people who have engaged constructively and how they found it rewarding and impactful. Strategies to combat the epidemic of hopelessness. Post by Eric Anderson.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Naples, Florida: #Storymakers 2017: Creating Images and Video with Adobe Spark.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Here at TechSoup, we're big on stories. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Atrisco, New Mexico: Working Group/Help Desk: Bring Your Projects and Tech Challenges. Wellington, New Zealand: Sharing Battle Stories from 2017 (So Far), over Soup | Net2Welly Aug '17 Meetup.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Because it recognizes the root causes of social ills, by definition it describes a long-game issue that extends beyond solving challenges for an individual. According to a guideline published by M+R, a useful quick test for your own messaging is to simply answer the question: If the subject of this story were to read it, how would they feel?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Show your fans - images of your volunteers, ambassadors, experts in action are an important part of telling your community story. Image: Development in Gardening (Audience Choice Photo Winner - Digital Storytelling Challenge 2013). Harness that!

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 22, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Diversifying Revenue Streams: Launching an Online Store for Your Nonprofit In the world of nonprofit management, funding often poses one of the biggest challenges. Showcase Stories and Impact Products can tell a story. Are you leveraging every possible revenue stream for your nonprofit?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Recently we teamed up with Microsoft on a great informational website that gets to the heart of the matter, the Greener IT Challenge. Greener IT Challenge is one of our newest offerings. I hope you’ll join me in being certified as an official Greener IT Challenge green IT environmentalist. Images: Greener IT Challenge.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Short anecdotes about your organization’s successes and challenges can help the potential funder connect with your work on a personal level. Photo credit: SolStock via Getty Images The post Visibility and relationships: Effective fundraising for small nonprofits appeared first on Candid Blog.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Yet, for many nonprofits, the shifting backdrop of the digital age is presenting new challenges and opportunities. For nonprofits, they offer a powerful way to engage donors, share success stories, and rally support for fundraising campaigns. Harness the power of storytelling through images, videos, and updates.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 29, 2016

Now is the time to send in your nonprofit's story! Share your story. The 2016 TechSoup Symantec Success Story Challenge (the "Challenge"). Challenge Schedule. Challenge submission opens August 29, 2016 at 8:00:01 a.m. All submissions must be received by the Challenge end date and time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

This will create a great first draft, but it’s important to personalize the content by adding stories from your community or sharing updates on the progress made towards achieving your mission. 8) Creating New and Exciting Fundraisers Looking for inspiration for a new fundraising challenge or a fresh approach to your campaign emails?

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Perform A Personal Challenge. A popular way to bring attention to your charity fundraiser is through a personal challenge. For many, their challenge is symbolic, such as the David Lichman Mustache Challenge. David Lichman Moustache Challenge. Use Your Story The Right Way. Personal Fundraiser Story.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 23, 2012

While the barrier to video production and distribution tools has lowered greatly in recent years, many organizations miss the opportunity to present their stories, lacking the skills to use the tools effectively. The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge , powered by Lights. Image: dancetechtv.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2013

” When cultivated and well-presented , this “data metamorphosis” takes on a new resonance for one simple reason: it begins to reveal stories. We all love stories. Stories resonate. Stories delight. Stories move us. For foundations, stories are vital to our work. Images: Glasspockets.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2013

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge is back and there are some great prizes in store for organizations with the most creative, compelling, and entertaining stories. However, before we can talk about prizes or even sending submissions, we need to cover how to create those digital stories.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Yet, at most foundations, rarely does anyone with a communications background ever review the story this critical document shares with the outside world. All Form 990s had been released as TIFF image files making it both time-consuming and expensive to extract useful data from them. What kinds of use cases are there? In 2017, Martha S.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Take a look and cast your vote so that we can share some pretty spectacular and helpful insights and stories with you next March! If this resonates with you, join us for this session which confirms the biggest challenges, but also explores some pretty great opportunities and success stories. That’s a whole other challenge.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Navigating the complexities of year-end fundraising for nonprofits can often feel like threading through a maze of challenges. Reach out to LYBUNT donors in November and December – a good story can always prompt someone to give again! You can also create a culture of storytelling by inviting everyone to identify potential stories.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Use compelling, emotional images and video to get across the importance of your cause. Issue a challenge to your followers! Suggest posting a personal story about your nonprofit or the cause, or encourage a specific action with photo evidence. Spotlight a story that must be shared. Get creative!

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

The challenge is that your campaign will need to promote your organization’s general needs rather than a specific project or program. Tell prospective donors your story and mission to show them why your daily operations are important. Your story should have a clear message and a compelling case for support.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2013

He gave a talk at the recent SXSW conference on "Moving from Story to Narrative." Hagel characterizes stories as having a clear beginning, middle, and end. Stories are tightly circumscribed with a defined "us" and an "other." Stories are for others to witness and are mainly about the storyteller.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Their stories, brimming with passion, resilience, and a rich cultural legacy, are deserving of more than just passive acknowledgment. Share Their Stories: Launch storytelling campaigns to showcase the success stories and challenges Latinos face in your community. These narratives can inspire and educate.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

In a world facing countless challenges and inequalities, even one day of generosity and compassion can transform lives and communities. These events provide a platform to share your organization’s mission, stories of impact, and the challenges you seek to address. The power of story can never be underestimated!

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

to report on Tech for Good trends and also to find out how things are going in one of the most challenging areas of philanthropy: providing much needed help and support to people in the Muslim world. The Challenge of Philanthropy to the Muslim World. Image One - Temple: Courtesy of Stuck in Customs Creative Commons.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns. As you plan your next fundraising campaign, consider how you'll use stories as a central element of your messaging. How will you tell your story to create both authenticity and urgency? Tip 1: Create a Strategy.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Besides the warm, fuzzy feeling you'll get from the act of sharing, organizations that submit the most compelling and innovative story will win their choice of one of these three amazing prizes from our RCI program. Submit your story anyway! Check out our terms and conditions below, and share your story today. Interested?

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