Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

However, in a crowded fundraising landscape, it can be challenging to stand out and capture the attention of potential donors. 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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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

How to make sure you have the right fundraising auction item descriptions to entice your guests to bid on them. 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. But how do you write a great description?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

You’re in for a treat in this article as we’re going to talk about how to find your next best step in non-profit storytelling. Today, I want to help get the most out of your non-profit storytelling efforts by helping you decide where to take your work next. Non-Profit Storytelling: Your Next Best Step.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we embark on another year of impactful endeavors, let’s delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2024. Fundraising is a pivotal part of your nonprofit’s ability to help change the world. Employing these latest trends and best practices can help you amplify your organization’s fundraising success!

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. Ethical storytelling for nonprofits produces stories that not only help nonprofits share their work and inspire donors but also honor the dignity of those the story is about. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? Stories are powerful.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. But don’t just take it from me – Forbes named storytelling the #1 most important career skill of the future.

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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. From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. 25 storytelling interview questions to inspire your next story interview.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A well-run and well-attended fundraiser could be a game changer for your nonprofit. Even worse: There’s no one right answer, no “one weird trick to sell fundraiser tickets” that stands head and shoulders above the rest. To sell more tickets to your nonprofit’s fundraiser, it’s going to require a multi-pronged strategy.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

That’s where storytelling comes in. In this article, I’m going to talk about the common challenges of explaining non-profit impact and go over the action steps you can take to explain your non-profit’s impact through storytelling. Your fundraising and communications work greatly benefits when you write simple, clear copy.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Nonprofits are always looking for new and innovative ways to fundraise. While it’s important to keep fundraising fresh and exciting for your supporters, it’s also crucial to remind them what you’re actually raising money for. Marketing your mission should remain a top priority in your fundraising efforts. Let’s get started!

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2022

While her experience shines through her answers by sharing great tips through this discussion, including emphasizing your email list. Cylinda Nickel is the Executive Director of Compassion Services International (CSi), a nonprofit dedicated to global support and change for the future. About your Speaker.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

In the context of fundraising the most common stories that we tell are impact stories and stories about people. Impact stories work well for fundraising because they demonstrate a need that donors can meet through donating. Having a need is absolutely essential to fundraising success. That’s just the nature of the beast.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. So is almost every other nonprofit.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I’ve been writing fundraising copy since 2010. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in 11 years of writing and millions of dollars I’ve raised, it’s that writing for fundraising is its own genre. And writing fundraising emails is its own wonky subgenre. Writing for Fundraising is a Process. Source stories.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Leveraging Your Board for Nonprofit Fundraising: 10 Strategies and Tips for Success What if we told you that your nonprofit’s board members hold the keys to a fundraising revolution? That’s where this blog post comes in!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. 25 storytelling interview questions to inspire your next story interview.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns.

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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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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

We are in the season of renewal, and it’s the perfect time for nonprofit leaders to re-evaluate their fundraising strategies for spring. To stay ahead of the curve and maximize your fundraising success, consider these four ways to refresh your approach for the new season: 1.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Each episode is packed with insights , strategies, and real-life experiences designed to help you flourish in your fundraising endeavors. Dive in as our experts share their top tips and secrets that have consistently won the day in the nonprofit world. Listen to this episode. Listen to this episode. Behavior design strategies can help.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Whether you’re planning a 5k fundraiser , dance-a-thon, or social media campaign, you know a lot goes into preparing for a peer-to-peer fundraising initiative. But one of the most challenging aspects of peer-to-peer event planning is recruiting supporters who will act as volunteer fundraisers. Make it easy to join your campaign.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

Learning how to write a donor thank you letter is a skill all fundraising professionals need. In this post you’ll find 10 tips for writing an impressive donor thank you letter plus some great nonprofit thank you letter examples. Tip #5 Write short sentences If you want your letter to be easy to read, write in short sentences.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

10 quick tips to craft a stellar nonprofit branding strategy Creating a stellar nonprofit branding strategy takes time and effort but is worth it in the long run. Here are some quick tips to get you started: Start by defining your brand identity. Strengthen your organization’s reputation. Increase your impact on the community.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 18, 2021

Sharing compelling stories is a critical aspect of your organization’s fundraising. It’s a storytelling experience that fosters empathy in an impactful, lasting way. They’re stories that can ultimately convince supports to make a gift. So how are you bringing your donors into your stories? An unforgettable way.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 8, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Essential Grant Writing Tips for Your Nonprofit. Make sure that you meet all the qualifications and that the constraints of the grant work with your fundraising plan. A great way to generate storytelling content is by interviewing a variety of people that have benefited from your nonprofit’s work.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

What are the top #GivingTuesday fundraising ideas to make you stand out in 2022? It’s no secret that you have a big chance to capitalize on the momentum #GivingTuesday to accelerate your year-end fundraising. It’s no secret that you have a big chance to capitalize on the momentum #GivingTuesday to accelerate your year-end fundraising.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

TECH TIP: Streamline your association’s annual reporting procedure with the Nimble AMS user-friendly report and dashboard builder. TECH TIP: When you adopt Nimble AMS, you score the exclusive tool, Nimble Create , to supercharge your next annual report. Contributed to your fundraising campaigns? . In volunteering? .

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other.

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Classy

JUNE 16, 2021

With Classy’s peer-to-peer and registration with fundraising campaign types, your supporters can sign up to fundraise on your behalf. However, many of the participants in these campaigns often are not professional fundraisers, so they need a little help along the way to ensure they can be as successful as they want to be.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

For instance, a Humane Society’s audience would visit their blog expecting to see things like tips for keeping dogs cool in the summer and recipes for dog treats. Her early career focused on content creation, engagement and digital storytelling work. Certain nonprofits lend themselves well to specific topics.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

This post offers five ways you can optimize your fundraising campaign and create winning emails as we all prepare for the biggest season for nonprofit fundraising — end-of-year giving. How are the answers to these questions impacting your fundraising? Embrace Storytelling. Where are they in their lifecycle?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

In our effort to highlight brilliant changemakers, we sat down with Cylinda Nickel at Compassion Services International to dive deeper into their global fundraising initiatives – particularly their work for Ukraine- and hear about her top fundraising tips. Fundraising Campaign Best Practices. Donation Tipping.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings. What’s your favorite?

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2021

As the world starts to open back up after the COVID-19 pandemic, now is an excellent time to re-imagine the various components of your organization and whether or not an in-person fundraising event makes sense. One area a lot of nonprofits are starting to dissect even more is the world of fundraising events.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 2, 2022

Translating a cause you care about into compelling words for a fundraising appeal can be a challenge. All of these things can get in the way of you actually writing the fundraising appeal that you need to write in order to raise money. That roadmap is called a fundraising appeal brief. That’s a one-way ticket to overwhelm.

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