Achieve

MAY 15, 2024

Perhaps you haven’t been meeting your fundraising goals. Review eligibility and guidelines. Once you’ve pinpointed specific grants that you’re interested in applying for, start by ensuring that your organization meets its eligibility rules and any other guidelines and requirements. Write a grant proposal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. To begin, provide your staff, board members, and volunteers guidelines for maximizing their LinkedIn Profiles , such as: Complete their profile and upload a professional photo. For example: 1.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

And remember – follow their guidelines to the letter. Grab the oars of compelling storytelling , row with gusto and make your application stand out. This storytelling can even jazz up your overall communication strategy. With this, you’re already on their good side. And what’s more?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This is natural in any line of work, but in non-profit storytelling I find that it mostly impacts my process for writing and telling stories. One of the changes I’ve recently made is simplifying my personal definition of storytelling to this: Storytelling is the process of sharing facts, which are told with emotions and details.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Picture this: You’re about to hold the fundraising event of a lifetime. Planning your fundraiser now feels time-consuming and stressful, and you’re not sure if you can get your event ready in time. Even if your fundraiser has hundreds or thousands of registrants, communicating with them should be simple. Let’s begin.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This makes it particularly ill-suited to major gift fundraising, where donors make their largest gifts when the process brings them joy , autonomy and purpose. . You’re asked to consider a gift 5X your normal gift (a pretty standard ask guideline for capital campaigns). Channel The Storytelling Mode Of “ Once Upon A Time ” .

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Feature them on your website, in newsletters, on social media, in grant applications, and during fundraising campaigns. For instance, donor testimonials can be particularly effective in fundraising materials, while client stories may be more impactful in community outreach. Who are your target storytellers?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

However, with a read-a-thon fundraiser, you can give your supporters the opportunity to slow down and crack open a book while also teaching young students the value of reading and escaping into exciting stories. What is a read-a-thon fundraiser? How to host a read-a-thon fundraiser. Why should you host a read-a-thon?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. Promo video: This type of video gets supporters excited about an upcoming event, fundraiser, or activity. Videos show as well as tell. It’s like a video selfie.

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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. Ensure you always adhere to your brand guidelines , whether you’re crafting your podcast’s slogan or simply determining what your tone will be. Who is our target audience and why would they listen?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2011

There's still plenty of time to participate in the second annual TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge ! Finished video or photo stories created according to the challenge guidelines can be submitted at the challenge website. Don't know about the challenge? Pacific time, January 31, 2011. read more.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2016

And data storytelling is at the forefront of such initiatives. At first thought, data and storytelling sound like an odd mix. "Data" sounds dry, while storytelling weaves narratives aimed at appealing to people's emotions. Such exposure often improves capacities to fundraise. Online Guidelines and Handbook.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

While acquisition is definitely a worthwhile goal, a sensible fundraising specialist will tell you that another top priority of any given fundraising project should be retaining the dedicated supporters that you already have. . Focus on impact storytelling . Tip #4: Focus on impact storytelling .

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. From sharing your mission to advertising fundraising campaigns, social media offers plenty of opportunities to help you boost your fundraising efforts.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Direct mail: For a more traditional approach, send fundraising flyers , event invitations, and thank-you notes to members of the community through the mail. Then, leverage SMS campaigns for urgent appeals, event notifications, and fundraising drives, including links to your website or donation pages for quick and easy responses.

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Achieve

JUNE 11, 2020

“We have so much going on right now – how can we even find time to fundraise?” . Understandably, many nonprofit professionals are raising the question: “Should we be fundraising right now?” If you stop your fundraising efforts what will that mean for your organization in the long term? To which my answer is a resounding YES!

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

How can we make storytellers feel safe and trust that their stories will be told with the utmost respect and in a way that they would want them to be told? Below we have outlined a few key strategies for ethical storytelling, along with some specific guidelines on the full video production process that you can consider.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2021

With so many forward-thinking members on the platform, there is also ample opportunity for networking, finding mentors to help guide your strategy, and even fundraising. One early example of the potential fundraising power of Clubhouse came in February, when an unprecedented winter storm shut down much of Texas’ infrastructure.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Library Giving Day is an international one-day fundraising event that could significantly boost your library’s fundraising potential. 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. Need inspiration? Be realistic.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

If you’ve been in the fundraising game for a while, you’re aware of the important role major donors play. On average, gifts from major donors make up the bulk of a nonprofit’s fundraising revenue each year. She’s data-obsessed and strives toward community-centric fundraising. Guidelines for Major Donors.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In addition to email and your website, social media has become one of the more effective tools for nonprofit fundraising, especially for a crowdfunding campaign. Crowdfunding is a fundraising strategy in which a nonprofit raises many small donations from a variety of people. What does this mean for you?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 5, 2020

As a nonprofit professional, you know that the fundraising landscape changes each year. However, no one could have predicted the effects that COVID-19 would have , with many nonprofit organizations now solely relying on virtual fundraising efforts to continue operations. Catering to the needs of your various audiences. Ready to begin?

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 9, 2010

Social networks and social media has busted out of the marketing communications and fundraising silos and changing the way nonprofits deliver programs, manage, and even govern. The writing process for the book: Expository vs storytelling. Operational guidelines need to be specific and include examples! —— [link].

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

Many grants have strict guidelines on which nonprofits can receive their funding. Many grants have strict guidelines your organization must follow to receive the grant. Effective storytelling helps your application appeal to the reviewer’s emotional response and encourages them to care about your nonprofit and the work that you do.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

If you don’t already have a set of brand guidelines, now is a great time to put them in place. Creating these guidelines will help ensure your content sounds the same across all avenues. Content calendars are also great for aligning with any critical dates in your yearly plans—do you have a big event or fundraising moment?

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to nonprofit storytelling, in which you’ll explore the following points: The Importance of Storytelling for Nonprofits. 7 Tips for Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits Using Digital Marketing. Let’s get started.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

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. Decatur, Illinois: Storytelling, Planning, and Scheduling Content for Your Nonprofit #Storymakers2017. Columbus, Ohio: Nonprofit IT Forum.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Looking for inspiration or hands-on help with your digital storytelling? Portland, Oregon: Websites as Storytelling Tools: A Case Study.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

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. Baltimore, Maryland: Fundraising Tech 101 and Tech Help/Consultations.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Fall has arrived, and with it comes fundraising season! Not a fundraiser? Mukono, Uganda: Digital Storytelling. IMAGE ATTRIBUTION GUIDELINES Image Name: Author / License. Feeling overwhelmed? Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. and the globe. Mukono, Uganda.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 17, 2022

If you don’t already have them, create brand guidelines to show how you communicate to your supporters. Will you be pushing for fundraising at year-end? Following these guidelines and tips will ultimately help you and your readers. Getting Set Up for Success. Create a focus by month or by quarter. .

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Just like with any other type of fundraiser, food drives require lots of planning. Are branding and design really that vital to the success of a fundraiser? Set up a peer-to-peer fundraising page, complete with a thermometer to track how much money your food drive has raised. Virtual pantry drive. Create your food drive logo.

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

Text fundraising! In this guide, you’ll learn: How Text Fundraising Can Be Used For Small Nonprofits? Learn everything you need to know about text fundraising with our awesome crash course. How Text Fundraising Can Be Used For Small Nonprofits? Text-to-give is a carrier-based mobile fundraising method.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Their marketing has tangible results: in 2012 alone they raised $33 million, and over $8 million of that was raised through their online fundraising platform. As each fundraiser shares their campaign with their personal network via word of mouth and online, the number of people who know about charity: water quickly multiplies.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Engaging board members in fundraising is one of the most common nonprofit challenges out there. Feeling like your board members won’t help work toward your organization’s fundraising goals is discouraging, especially if you feel like you’ve tried everything to get them involved. Why Is Engaging Board Members in Fundraising So Hard?

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The recent NTEN 501 Tech Club event in New York presented a panel on the topic of multi-channel fundraising, and Thomas and Beth both pulled nuggets from the presentation to help nonprofits understand the role of new media in storytelling, and the role of storytelling in our donor and constituent relationship building.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2020

IDSA focuses on supporting clinicians and providing guidelines and resources for the people and researchers on the frontlines, like Dr. Fauci and others working to find a cure, as well as universities that are hosting trials. As someone leading a fundraising team, it’s really become about bandwidth. If so, what did that look like?

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