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Grant Writing and the Perfect Storytelling

Tech Soup

I grew up on a farm in Minnesota. Evening meals sometimes went on for hours as we continued our storytelling. We are surrounded by stories: our own story, the stories of our families and friends, and the stories of the work we do every day. I figured that if I told a good story, the funder would be willing to invest in our work.

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Telling Your Story: NetSquared #Storymakers2017 Workshops for Nonprofits

Tech Soup

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. Friday, August 11, 2017.

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Member Round Up: Working Together!

NTEN

Last year she changed her focus at NTEN to became our Research and Publications Director, and she’s already receiving huge honors for her work. This award is evidence that when the nonprofit community works together to support each other’s causes, we can achieve great things! You should enter TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge.

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Onboarding Your Program and Fundraising Volunteers

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For example, if you are taking a volunteer for your homeless shelter that offers overnight accommodations and food service, you want to familiarize that person with the food service program, since that’s where they will be serving. All of the above works well for both program volunteers, and fundraising volunteers.

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The 15 Best Nonprofit Videos to Help You Connect With Supporters

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For example, if you work with an animal nonprofit and rescue stray animals off the street, you may sometimes take in animals in pretty awful shape. Check out this great example from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota does a great job with auction item reveals. Time to get festive.

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Get Help in Telling the Story of Your Nonprofit's Impact

Tech Soup

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. Saint Paul, Minnesota: Gearing Up for Give to the Max Day. Storytelling and Content Strategy Best Practices. Friday, September 8, 2017.

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How To Put Social Fundraising On Steroids: Community Giving Days

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I always enjoy the opportunity to present on social fundraising because while the tools come and go, the principles for success don’t change. I illustrated each principle with examples of nonprofit social fundraising campaigns that highlight a particular practice. Cultivate and cheer on champions for your cause.

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