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

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There are some universal elements to any compelling story, whether they’re in books, the news, articles, blogs, or movies. Plot/Desire: In any good story, there’s a problem that becomes part of the plot of the story. And the hero has a desire to overcome that problem. What Makes a Good Story? What is needed to make this better?

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Interview with Bryan Stevenson: On Juneteenth and Justice

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Bryan Stevenson (BS): It’s important that we have a new consciousness about the problems created by our history. In the United States, most children are taught that Christopher Columbus discovered this continent, that we created freedom and democracy. Getting proximate to the problem was where the real transformation was.

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Youth Programs Featured in TechSoup Global’s Local Impact Map

Tech Soup

By far, the biggest set of stories are the ones from organizations that serve youth and children. Support for Autistic Children in the U.S. I have a soft spot for nonprofits that tackle really hard problems, and autism is certainly one of those. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far.

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Youth Programs Featured in TechSoup Global’s Local Impact Map

Tech Soup

By far, the biggest set of stories are the ones from organizations that serve youth and children. Support for Autistic Children in the U.S. I have a soft spot for nonprofits that tackle really hard problems, and autism is certainly one of those. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far.

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

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Volunteer policies and procedures: It is critical that you have policies and procedures in place that minimize potential problems that could arise. For example, if volunteers will be working with children, they should keep anything they learn about the child’s background confidential. Are there movies they might want to view?

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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An emergency campaign can help you raise the money you need to effectively deal with the problems at hand. Not ready to step back into a movie theater yet? Give your donors the full movie night experience with a virtual viewing party. Viewing party. Virtual college + career prep workshop.

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Help I Just Lost My Google Ad Grant

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One of the big problems that has arisen with the grant is that, in order to use the full amount, many spend excess money on broader terms that may not apply to the organization rather than losing the chance to spend the money.

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