sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Your nonprofit has worked diligently to build programs, events, and campaigns that help make the world a better place. In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. There are several ways to hone your storytelling craft. Seek inspiration from real storytellers. Altruistic.

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Donorbox

MARCH 17, 2023

Storytelling has been a part of human communication for centuries. Storytelling is an important tool for nonprofits, too! Stories are how we connect with each other, how we learn new things, and how we make meaning from our experiences.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Why is this pertinent to the nonprofit sector you might be wondering? For example, donating money to charities that are associated with that great story or narrative. While the ROI of storytelling is a difficult one to measure , what’s important to understand is that it does work. Does your nonprofit have a blog?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In part three of this series on how to become a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about the practical skills you need to tell an effective story. In part two, I touched on the storytelling elements that will inspire your audience and encourage them to take a desired action. . For example, you might look at: .

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re planning an advocacy or fundraising campaign, using a storytelling framework to create your calls to action can help you make emotional connections with your audience and ultimately move them to act. This storytelling framework asks you to answer three basic questions: Story of Self: Why have you been called to serve?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In part two of this series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about how to engage your audience emotionally through creative storytelling. In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. . In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. Whether it’s an emailed donation appeal, social media post, or old-school flyer on a bulletin board, the best nonprofit communications help your audience relate to and position themselves within your mission’s story. Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers?

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged. These guidelines can apply to all sectors of the nonprofit landscape: Use “person-first” language. Focus on the individual, not their circumstance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. LinkedIn Pages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

My colleague, Julia Campbell, has just published a book, “ Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits ” and was kind enough to share an advanced copy. This comprehensive book covers the following: Part One addresses storytelling readiness, especially now to transform your nonprofit’s culture.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

How to Create Compelling Narratives that Drive Greater Giving Nonprofits rely on donations to fund their programs and achieve their mission. One way to differentiate your organization and drive greater giving is through the power of storytelling. Emotional storytelling is more effective in fundraising than facts and figures alone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

But the good news is that nonprofits benefit from higher open rates compared to regular marketing emails. To improve your nonprofit email marketing, focus on sending relevant messages to your donors at the appropriate times. Check out nine nonprofit email marketing examples every nonprofit should have.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Here are five ways to prove impact through storytelling—and how you, the grantmaker, can help. For example, if a grantee runs an educational program, they could share a story about a student who improved their grades or gained admission into college due to the program.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

For nonprofit organizations, which often have to meet urgent needs with limited resources, the importance of well-designed learning materials cannot be overstated. Use digital storytelling techniques. Digital storytelling, which combines narrative techniques with digital media such as video or images, can be particularly productive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

By Doug Scott , the founder of Tectonic Video , a leading video agency for nonprofits. He and his team work with nonprofits across the U.S. Their work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, CNN and AdWeek and Doug is a guest lecturer at Stanford University on the power of storytelling for nonprofit organizations.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

We’ve featured their work too many times to count (here and here and here, for example), and John has generously guest-presented a number of times on MotivateMonday. Fundraising Writing If you write for your nonprofit, you need to know the dynamic duo of Julie and Brett Cooper. Do yourself a favor and subscribe. They’re tried and true.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Among the thousands of nonprofits that use CauseVox, we’re always amazed at the impact each organization makes everyday. It may sound strange but Cylinda and many other nonprofit professionals swear by it: the #1 fundraising hack is to grow your email list. Using The Power Of Storytelling To Sell The Need. Grow Your Email List.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Mastering Modern Grant Writing for Nonprofit Success In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit funding, grants continue to play a pivotal role, with billions of dollars allocated annually to support various causes and projects. Use real-life examples, bring your impact to life with heartfelt testimonials.

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2022

Cylinda Nickel is the Executive Director of Compassion Services International (CSi), a nonprofit dedicated to global support and change for the future. She has worked in various roles in mission oriented nonprofits and joined CSi about 4 years ago.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 12, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Leading the Charge: Why Strong Leadership is Crucial for Nonprofits Welcome back to our series on the top five reasons why nonprofits fail. The Importance of Leadership in Nonprofits Let’s face it: nonprofits need heroes. Inspiration comes in many forms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2014

I don’t have to tell anyone who reads Beth’s blog about the value of storytelling. Few would deny that storytelling is a powerful tool for inspiring action and influencing thought leaders, donors, and decision makers. However, few of us working in the social impact space could admit to utilizing storytelling to its fullest potential.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. She regularly provides useful tips and resources to the nonprofit sector through her blog, #501SocialBlog. 1) Sign up for Google for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Julia Campbell is social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. She regularly provides useful tips and resources to the nonprofit sector through her blog, #501SocialBlog. By Julia Campbell . 2) Pinterest is about discovery.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

Once you and your team have worked together to fine-tune your internal nonprofit strategic communication initiatives by constructing a mission statement, vision statement, and identifying your core values, you can now start to strategize your external nonprofit communication efforts. For example, take the American Cancer Society.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Note from Beth : Over the past six months, I’ve been on an advisory group for project that my colleague Jay Geneske at the Rockefeller Foundation has spearheaded to help build the capacity of nonprofits in storytelling skills. Your CEO as Master Storyteller. Taming the Measurement Monster. What Makes a Story Great.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

By Jess Woloszyn , Content Specialist at Classy.org – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Nonprofits raised more than $2.47 1) How does Giving Tuesday work for nonprofits?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, there are new, unique challenges and opportunities in the fundraising landscape that require nonprofits like yours to take a strategic and dynamic approach to maximize your fundraising efforts. For example, ChatGPT is easy to learn and use. A well-informed donor is a committed donor!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Blogger Vu Lee, who wrote the forward to The Happy Healthy Nonprofit , offers up 9 tips for self-care , including downloading a chrome plugin that replaces 45 with photos of kittens. 2: Use Transmedia Storytelling to Share Stories That Inspires InspireAction. Good storytelling is a key skill for your social media team and strategy.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2018

This article was originally published in Nonprofit Hub Magazine. That’s where we, as nonprofit storytellers, need to begin. That is, you need to be able to explain where your nonprofit came from. If you can, find a specific example to build your story around. Everyone has a favorite story. From the experts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2014

It is superb for visual storytelling about your organization, its stakeholders, and results. Nonprofit Examples and Getting Started or Rebooting A Strategic Approach. Ten Inspiring Nonprofits (2012) on Instagram by Mashable. Best Practices and Tips for Nonprofits. How to Use Instagram. Free Report: Simply Measured.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Storytelling is an essential fundraising skill for nonprofits. One of the most amazing nonprofit storytellers I ever heard in my life is Alberto Cairo (International Committee of the Red Cross) who delivered a truly inspirational speech during the International Fundraising Congress closing plenary. Hatch for Good.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. Yes, it’s 2018 and we are still talking about the power and benefits of storytelling. 15 Minute Storytelling Workouts. 30 Minute Storytelling Workouts. 60 Minute Storytelling Workouts.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. One important yet often overlooked aspect of nonprofit fundraising auctions is the auction item description. Communicate expertise (proven, reliable, noted, etc.)

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If you work for a nonprofit organization, you’ve likely heard that Giving Tuesday is one of the most important days of the year. In 2020, nonprofits raised $2.47 4 Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas For Your Nonprofit. This post includes four examples of how you can raise funds and why they might work for your nonprofit.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

One of the best ways to do that is to attend nonprofit conferences. We rounded up a few of our favorite nonprofit fundraising conferences and included our impressions of each one. You’ll leave every session you attend with handouts, examples, and ideas bouncing around in your head. They’re the best! There are so many choices!

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Your nonprofit relies on storytelling to forge emotional connections with potential supporters and spread awareness of your mission. As technology evolves, your nonprofit should expand to tell your story in more engaging, shareable, and innovative ways, such as podcasting. Connect with nonprofit professionals.

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