Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. However, it’s critical for that organizations don’t just tell stories effectively—they have to tell them ethically, too.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

Having an impact or being part of an impact is motivating to donors. That’s where storytelling comes in. With a great story, you can illustrate non-profit impact super clearly for donors in a way that other kinds of writing might not be able to capture. What is the value of (program/service/organization) to the constituents?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Engaging the next generation of donors, including Millenial and Gen-Z Donors, requires understanding their values and preferences. Use social media to share your organization’s mission, impact, and success stories. Use data and statistics to show the impact of your programs and how donations are making a difference.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. For those new to direct mail , it’s “the process of writing, designing, printing, and distributing hard copy requests for funds to your donors and/or prospective donors.”. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment?

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Fresh Eyes Digital Donors, volunteers, and supporters are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

It’s a common challenge faced by many nonprofit organizations. Unfortunately, even an AI prompt is likely to bring up something like this… Dear Fill in Name, Now in existence for over insert number of years, fill in name of organization continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the community.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

They serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work. Impactful Testimonials The most powerful testimonials are those that are relatable, specific, and convey a clear before-and-after transformation due to your organization’s intervention.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Does your organization have a new project or special initiative within your community launching in 2023?

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

How do you reach new donors? If you want to increase the impact of your organizations fundraising campaigns, it is key to ask the right question, at the right time, in the right way. Below, we have compiled some fundraising statistics that you should know, and 7 tips to help you make your fundraising initiatives more effective.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Social media is an important channel of communication for connecting with your donors and supporters. With social media, you can connect with your donors in real time and give them information about the work you’re doing and a peek behind the curtain at the people that make your mission a success. What don’t you like?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. While Facebook and Twitter may be waning a bit in popularity and usage, visual storytelling platform Instagram keeps growing in engagement and daily time spent on the site. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Year-end giving is a vital piece of the nonprofit fundraising puzzle, and the time when many organizations reap the harvest of the fundraising seeds they have sown all year long.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is one of the key components of getting your organization seen by potential supporters! Learn more about how nonprofit marketing can benefit your organization: What is nonprofit marketing? Types of nonprofit marketing Nonprofit market plan Marketing best practices What is nonprofit marketing?

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 8, 2019

Just because your organization is small doesn’t mean it can’t bring in big donors. These tips will help you find major donors by capitalizing on the connections you already have and expanding your reach in the community. Exhaust all your efforts there before you even think of searching for major donors elsewhere.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2018

That’s where we, as nonprofit storytellers, need to begin. Before all else, you need to be able to tell your organization’s “origin story.” Being able to emphatically and confidently tell your origin story will make a world of difference when talking to potential donors and volunteers. Starting your story from scratch.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Your donors and supporters are on social media and you need to be too! Leveraging your social channels to keep in continuous and real-time touch with donors is one way to get the most out of communications. Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your followers. You can do the same for your donors as well.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

As nonprofits rely heavily on donors to provide their revenue, the question becomes, how do prospects determine an organization’s donation-worthiness? Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. Storytelling as a solution. The problem with ratios.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

The list offers a wide range of activities to choose from to support the financial growth of the organization. Use the power of a story to highlight the organization’s accomplishments I am a huge believer that board members don’t need to be subject matter experts to be good fundraisers. They simply need to be good storytellers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Customized for small nonprofits on a limited budget, the Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits webinar highlights current trends in using social media for fundraising, advocacy, and storytelling. 7%: Our organization does not need to fundraise. 35%: Our organization does not believe we could raise much money on Facebook.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing. Hook your audience.

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Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Peer-to-peer campaigns are notable for their ability to connect with new donors through your current supporters and open up more fundraising opportunities. Make sure your donors are your primary storytellers. These personal asks will always be more effective than a cold ask from your organization alone.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the journey of organizing impactful nonprofit events that will have your supporters eagerly waiting for the next one. Engaged supporters often turn into long-term donors, volunteers, and advocates. Tell a Compelling Story : People connect with stories more than facts or statistics.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing. Hook your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Like all social media today, organic reach is very low. 3) Tweet content that inspires engagement.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The “up” months include the year-end giving season, where donors are inspired to make their last tax-deductible donations for the year. This is also the time when many organizations host their year-end gala or another major event to drive even more donations. A conversion-optimized donation page. A compelling “why.”.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

You want to try asking a donor for a bequest gift for the first time. You have a strong prospect in mind: a longtime donor who’s been deeply connected and involved with your mission for years. The donor is vaguely familiar with planned giving, but they’ve never before considered it. Educate your team and your donors.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Don’t make the mistake of doing too little donor outreach during this critical time! Create an email template with slight variations depending on donor age, familiarity with your organization, and specific programming interest. Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes 8 Tips for Crafting an Appealing Year-End Email Appeal.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

In the four years since its inception, Library Giving Day has produced impressive results: 450 library organizations have reported a total of more than $5 million raised. That donor experience is all about having a strong online campaign page that encourages your supporters to set up a fundraising page quickly and easily. Be realistic.

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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. Seeing Tara speaking to a person on the street is much more compelling than posting a simple statistic. I firmly believe in the latter.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Although building a following online has its own challenges, digital tools have the potential to dramatically increase awareness about your cause and connect you with prospective donors who you might not have otherwise discovered. On social media, storytelling is a powerful tool that can draw in people who have stumbled across your platform.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

This allows supporters to feel more connected to the organization and the cause itself. Donors have the option to cover the platform fees as a voluntary contribution. Setting and reaching an initial $200 goal is better than setting an initial $2,000 goal that may intimidate potential donors. Why do you care?

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media for nonprofits is one of the best ways for organizations to reach out, engage with the community, and promote the work they do. Learn how your organization can take full advantage of social media in this guide! One of the biggest reasons your organization should use social media is how cost-effective it is.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

It is not a secret that nonprofits need volunteers and donors to achieve their goals and carry out their mission. The question is, is your organization focusing on the volunteer base that you already have? Many nonprofits do not know that the line between their volunteers and donors is very thin.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

One of the simplest and best ways to get your donors engaged with giving in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is to send an end-of-year giving letter out to your donors. It is a direct way to connect with your donors and ask them if they’d like to make a final gift to your organization before the new year.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 13, 2017

During day one, we got our fundraising fix, as John Rood, John Haydon, Steven Shattuck and Tom Ahern discussed everything from storytelling to donor fatigue, donor retention and getting your board on board with fundraising. Storytelling is a key part of fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2017

That statistic in itself is a dramatic indication of what’s happening in the realm of consumerism today. Becoming familiarized with these new attitudes is critical for understanding how to engage this “new donor”. Imagery can also be static or show movement based on the desired action from the donor.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Nonprofits and cause driven organizations just like yours are now marketing on Tiktok to help raise awareness and support for their missions! 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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