Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Below are six tips for nonprofits that want to use digital storytelling to engage donors and boost giving.

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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.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

CauseVox’s New Site Editor allows you to craft your perfect page without any design or tech experience and elevate your visual storytelling. We understand the challenges of creating and maintaining a fundraising site while juggling the myriad responsibilities of running a nonprofit. Intuitive Site & Page Designer 1.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2013

TechSoup's 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge is here! All April long, we're putting on events to sharpen your digital storytelling skills. Then, you submit your own short video (up to 90-seconds) or five-image slide show to our challenge to win prizes!

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Finding ways to tap into theses audiences for marketing purposes has been a challenge. Image courtesy of Unified. Industry News Mobile Tech mobile Mobile Fundraising Mobile Technology nonprofit nonprofit technology social media storytelling technology'

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

There are more places than ever to get free images that are entirely OK for you to use for your communications. Here are 10 sources for images you can freely use on your website or other communications channels. Where to Find Free Images. Google Advanced Image Search lets you filter your search by usage rights.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

Here at TechSoup, we know that successful storytelling does not happen in a blink of an eye, out of thin air, or by pressing a magic button. In short, successful storytelling is as much about making it an organizational priority and incorporating it into everything you do, as it is about the technology you use. Pacific time for this.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup's 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge kicks off this April combining a month of learning and friendly competition into a media-making challenge. Challenge participants create a short video (up to 90 seconds) or a five-image slideshow to enter for the chance to win prizes. Register for all three today.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Last night, we held our Digital Storytelling Challenge Awards Party here at TechSoup headquarters in San Francisco. We screened highlights from the more than 100 video, image, and GoldMail submissions and celebrated the great work nonprofits and libraries are doing to tell their unique and important stories.

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

When you think of Make-A-Wish, what’s the image that comes to mind? We discovered a significant lack of personalization and segmentation in our brand messaging and storytelling, and personas were our response to that,” Smith said. Do you want to take your nonprofit’s storytelling to the next level?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 17, 2022

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. More than 50,000 organizations and institutions rely on our tools to power their purpose.

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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. Challenges and Benefits Common Challenges Logistics: Coordinating caterers, entertainment,decorations, and volunteers can be complex. Focus on storytelling. Set realistic goals.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

In September, the San Francisco Online Community Meetup welcomed Cara Jones , founder of Storytellers for Good , and JD Lasica , chief strategist at Socialbrite. Jones and Lasica spoke on the topic of using storytelling for community building. Principles of Storytelling. Image: SusanChavez. Aim for the heart.

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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. 3 Tell Stories that Make You Stand Out from the Crowd In episode 3 of “Year-End in July,” guests Dom Spinosa, Alyssa Boger, and copywriting expert Cathe Hoerth discuss the power of storytelling in fundraising.

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Classy

JUNE 16, 2021

Additionally, if your fundraiser toolkit is for a specific challenge, such as an annual walk, you can share a little more about the event, including how and why it got started and its overall timeline. Storytelling Examples. Storytelling is a key way to connect donors to your campaign and humanize the fundraising process.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

At the same time, you’ll need a slightly more formal public relations initiative that shapes and maintains your organization’s image. Webinar Next-Level Storytelling Tactics for Nonprofits Learn More 5. Click on this image to take the quiz! Which CRM is right for me?

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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. Harness the power of storytelling through images, videos, and updates. It’s the crucial, climactic moment that gathers all elements and propels the narrative forward.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. We all like to be a part of something successful, and peer pressure is very effective (Ice Bucket Challenge, anyone?).

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 9, 2020

I remember that being a challenging transition for me when I started working from home in 2013. In addition to using Trello for The Storytelling Non-Profit, I use it personally for meal planning and household management. Most of us are working from home and sheltering in place through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Forum One

MARCH 8, 2021

This year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge because a challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions, but we can choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequity. Telling stories through images of empowerment.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It can be even more challenging when you’ve hit a wall in your acquisition efforts. Add donate call-to-action images or buttons on your top 20 most visited pages. No matter what your mission is, you’re probably dedicating significant resources to finding potential supporters and getting that first gift.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

The following image conveys what this looked like in practice for the same cultural intermediary that used the matrix tool above. Storytelling Storytelling has also become a prominent concept connected to data processes in philanthropy.

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

This article covers the nuances of nonprofit marketing, exploring the different types, channels, and challenges. Table of Contents The Impact of Nonprofit Marketing Types of Nonprofit Marketing Nonprofit Digital Marketing Breakdown What Challenges Do Nonprofit Marketers Face? What Challenges Do Nonprofit Marketers Face?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts. The challenge presented by email fundraising is how it is often done in a mass, impersonal way that doesn’t engage the supporter.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Share Their Stories: Launch storytelling campaigns to showcase the success stories and challenges Latinos face in your community. These pages can host videos and images and narrate the artists’ stories. These events can help educate participants about the Latino community’s role in shaping the nation.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On Demand Webinar] GivingTuesday.org: What to Expect for Giving Tuesday 2020: Challenges and Opportunities in Times of Crisis. Watch this webinar from the Giving Tuesday Team to see what we know (and what we don’t) about how this year will shape up, why there’s still opportunity in challenging times. Here you go!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 14, 2016

The challenge is that Millennials behave differently than the generation of supporters before them, and technology has hugely influenced their communication styles and preferences. But your organization can go a step beyond by empowering Millennials to be the storytellers. Make sure the image is the right size.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Hearing how other designers approach some of the same creative challenges we face every day, and getting a peek into their thought processes, felt like a welcome dose of camaraderie. Like the title of the AIGA article states, small budgets are a big challenge for many nonprofits. What would the structure be like? What about content?

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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

OCTOBER 1, 2013

So, whether you are a social wallflower or a busy bee, visual storytelling allows your audience to see and engage with what you want them to. You are the storyteller. Storytelling is about inspired imagination, and there's nothing that inspires action more completely than a photo or video. You are the adventurer.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

To get diverse perspectives from TechSoup Global staff about user-generated content, we asked Marc Manashil, Community Evangelist for NetSquared, to share how challenges like Restart Romania enable users to get engaged at all levels. Web-based challenges are not a new phenomenon at TechSoup Global.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

After amassing 800 million active users worldwide, TikTok is now used for much more than dance challenges and quick recipe videos. . Like any other marketing tool or social media platform, TikTok’s value is in its storytelling ability. Create a series of videos highlighting different aspects of your organization.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

In previous years, we called it our Digital Storytelling Challenge. We thought we’d ask some past winners to tell us about how they’ve been using their videos and how important storytelling is to their organization. Our story challenges get lots of attention. The Winners in Their Own Words.

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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. Naples, Florida: #Storymakers 2017: Creating Images and Video with Adobe Spark. Storytelling and Content Strategy Best Practices.

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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. BWF’s steps to annual giving encourage storytelling through your annual giving campaign. As the final touch, use images and videos to really make your story come to life.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. Kigali, Rwanda: Storytelling Event. Thursday, September 21, 2017.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to nonprofit storytelling, in which you’ll explore the following points: The Importance of Storytelling for Nonprofits. 7 Tips for Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits Using Digital Marketing. Unleash the challenge.

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