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. Social media by itself is not a very effective channel for direct fundraising. PHOTO OF SMILE TRAIN TWEET. Image courtesy of No Kid Hungry.

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Care2

MARCH 6, 2014

Did Getty Images, the world''s largest photo service just make its photos free to use? Getty Images says you can use images for free by embedding them on your website or blog as long it''s for non-commercial purposes. As I understand it, the photos can''t be used for commercial purposes, such as selling a product.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Click “Add a Button” on the top right of your nonprofit’s page underneath the cover photo. You can accomplish the same effect on Twitter by pinning a link to Smart Donations with a call-to-action on the top of your page. The easiest path is the Facebook “Donate” button. A menu will appear.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

However, just because your nonprofit has an active Facebook doesn’t mean you can automatically utilize Twitter or LinkedIn effectively. Facebook is a great tool for sharing photos and videos, spreading news of events and sharing company updates. Prioritize posting photos or short videos with succinct captions over very lengthy updates.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

How can your nonprofit create effective Facebook Ads? Before you start using Facebook Ads, make sure you register as a nonprofit with Facebook and set up your Facebook page so you can effectively advertise to your supporters. How can your nonprofit create effective Facebook Ads? Use high-quality images for ads.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

There’s both an art and science to effectively using social media and by implementing the best practices below your NGO’s ability to reach a global audience is significantly increased. 1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format. Photo: Jeremy Barnicle/Mercy Corps.

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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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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone. That’s direct scientific proof that storytelling is the way to go when we want to engage and inspire people on GivingTuesday and beyond. The easier it is to share, the more likely people are to do it.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Modern technology provides us all with new opportunities for storytelling, including new ways to approach the ever-important visual element. That is the topic of the most recent episode of The sgENGAGE Podcast: Visual Storytelling: A Picture is Worth 60,000 Words. Wrap our heads around the idea of visual storytelling.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

You have a smartphone, some skills, and a willingness to learn, but somehow your photos look slightly off. Your conference photos are always whitewashed, your last demonstration photos were too dark to share, and red-eye is still very much a thing in office photos. Did those photos capture the emotions of a face?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

GivingTuesday is an excellent opportunity to use storytelling to draw in new and existing donors and supporters of your cause, on December 2 and beyond. You can drive social media to your blog as well, where you can post more substantial content within your updates , such as interviews, photo galleries, Q&As, and more.

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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. Popular activities include: Photo booth area aligned with your theme that allows guests to create buzz and share as a memory on social media. Focus on storytelling. Set realistic goals.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Use your About page as a jumping-off point and go more in depth, using engaging historical photos, maps, and documents as much as you can. Adding high-quality images can also help your SEO, and it’s a great opportunity to showcase your nonprofit’s photos. Another great topic is the history of your organization.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Classy

JUNE 16, 2021

In your instructions, you can also include helpful tips for things like what campaign photo the fundraiser might want to use, or ideas for their campaign page’s headline. Storytelling Examples. Storytelling is a key way to connect donors to your campaign and humanize the fundraising process. High-Level Tips for Success.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Remember, the most effective nonprofit websites prioritize donors’ preferences and motivations in their design and structure. Show the real impacts that year-round donations can have on your mission by using compelling images within your website. Use A/B testing to determine which images are most effective for engaging visitors.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or you’re new to the sector, you’ve seen an effective holiday fundraiser. It takes thorough, effective planning to create a holiday fundraiser, find the volunteers to make it happen, and get your message in front of the right audience. But what makes these fundraisers so successful?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

Having a calendar lets you see an overview of your social media posts, helping you to create more effective campaigns. It’s useful to have your photos and links (to your website, a blog post, a news article etc) ready in a folder or folders so that when you want to schedule new posts, it’s easy to access the content.

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2023

It’s no secret that effective marketing helps maximize the fundraising potential of your nonprofit’s events. You’ve probably heard that creating a multi-channel marketing strategy tends to be more effective than focusing on just one communication method. Choose a high-definition, well-composed photo as the base of your eCard.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Like any other marketing tool or social media platform, TikTok’s value is in its storytelling ability. Label each day on the content calendar with the names of the platforms you’ll be posting on, what you plan on posting about, and any photo or video you’ll need created for the post. Add any effects you’d like to use.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

At first glance I noticed the words and what they were signaling [image] which is a fearful discourse, and it immediately raised concern in me from a framing and messaging perspective. It’s just ridiculous to say that they didn’t alter this image and darken it in any way. I looked at this as a designer and laughed at that, right Devyn?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2012

Ash Shepherd wrote a guest post earlier this week that offered fabulous templates and steps for developing the graphic images for your Facebook Page. As of March 30, your organization’s Facebook page will be transitioned to the new timeline format, featuring a engaging cover photo (if you do it right) like Surfrider Foundation (see above).

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

Use a few impactful images as well to enhance your storytelling. Some social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook are primarily geared towards visual storytelling, so make sure you have impactful, attention-grabbing photos and videos to share with. However, these images aren’t just useful for bidding.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Preparation is key To effectively retain emergency donors, you must have a solid foundation in place. Effective Communication During Emergencies During emergencies and disasters, timely and effective communication is critical for connecting with donors and providing real-time updates on relief efforts. This builds a connection.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It also requires strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative marketing techniques to reach your target audience and inspire them to take action. Share photos and videos of the animals in your care and use relevant hashtags to expand your reach. Use each partner’s strengths and resources effectively.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

But, with more competition than ever, tried-and-true methods aren’t as effective as they used to be. 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. But it’s not always an effective path.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Here's one of my absolute favorite-of-all-time slideshows that does this effectively: it's called You Suck at PowerPoint. Here's a prime example from presentation rockstar Garr Reynolds of how simplifying the dataset you want to share can be visually effective: 7. Use Images to Visualize and Explain. spanhidden.

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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. Adobe : Adobe products aren’t just for creative professionals — with a little know-how you too can make powerful digital images and videos.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

Effectively inspiring millennial donors to get involved in your next peer-to-peer campaign requires. volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. . Add a visual element with images and videos. Communicate with your audience by showing engaging photos of your work or a testimonial. As of 2019, 90.4%

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2016

Learn more about collecting, organizing, and sharing your images and video footage. Collect and Compile Your Images and Videos. Scoop.it (Android, iOS) allows you to compile press coverage, photos, and social media. The result is a one-of-a-kind image. Edit Your Images and Videos. Organize Your Images and Videos.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2013

To kick off TechSoup's 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge , we have compiled apps to help you showcase your organization in action. Also, make sure to follow TechSoup's Online Community Coordinator, Alexandra Bezdikian, as she tests the digital storytelling tools of the trade. Image: Man with smartphone, Shutterstock.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

especially since social networks are naturally optimized for visual storytelling. Like any other marketing channel, you have to know what you’re working towards to promote your cause effectively. The organization has posted a photo and a question to showcase their interest in the follower’s stories. Image Source: St.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

TechSoup is about to embark on a grand series of events to help nonprofits learn and demonstrate ways to effectively tell their stories. Some of my favorite causes have captured my loyalty and heart strings through amazing use of video and images. Last year, I blogged about what a hoot the AARP voting video was. read more.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

TechSoup's Ale Bezdikian tested out Vine during TechSoup's Digital Storytelling Contest. The other big news in digital storytelling apps is that Instagram now supports videos in addition to photos. But don't write Montaj off; the app packs some powerful storytelling tools. Don't forget about YouTube!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Image from Flickr by Xurble. Here are a few images from the charity: water website that show how they employ social proof. You can then make each testimonial a piece of content for your social channels by quoting the best parts in an image. Include photos of the donors or the company logo whenever possible.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Yet many nonprofit leaders are intimidated by videos and more comfortable with traditional stories and photos to tell your organization’s stories. As you get more comfortable with sharing videos on your website and social media channels, you will see how effective nonprofit fundraising videos are at bringing in donations.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Selecting photos for your brand in a deliberate and thoughtful way makes your organization more inclusive. Every day, we constantly see photos of people—in social media, on websites, on television, in advertisements, in print, and in our daily environment. It also has the power to make our culture more equitable for everyone.

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