Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

This change would leave many of our donors (without email addresses) in the dark when it comes to news and feel-good stories about the organization. The stories can be tightened up. In Bonnie’s case, I noted that a story from a parent packed a strong emotional punch, but again, could be trimmed. The photos need captioning.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

All that said, as social media managers, we need to read in order have moments when we are completely immersed in a story using our brains to process words, sentences, story structure, and plot lines – not just soundbites, headlines, tweets, and pins. 9) Browse pictures of baby animals regularly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

They employ numbers throughout their site to make people feel aligned with thousands of others, and they give a face and a voice to those thousands with pictures, videos and written stories. Harrison’s emphasis on telling his personal story when he talks about charity: water sets the tone for the organization’s marketing strategy.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

The fewer words you use the better, but you will need words to tell your story. You can also emphasize your headlines and key phrases by bolding them, increasing the font size, and capitalizing the letters. Experiment with photos and short videos to find the right mix that tell your nonprofit’s story. We like Arial and Calibri.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

There are only two headlines which, if read alone, give the following message: Bar pass rate continues to climb. There are no images to tell a story explaining why they’re sending this appeal. There’s nothing wrong with this picture; therefore, there’s no reason to donate. . Our Incoming 1L class.” There’s no specific ask.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 24, 2017

That means instead of the usual generic headlines that don't state what the email is about; you have to be on point. What Is The Story? You have a story to tell -- why you need the help of your donors. To ensure that your email reaches your donor , you have to take extra measures. Utilize Links and HTML.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Is it primarily educational, or are you using it as a platform to share stories? Think about how you can incorporate these things into your blog: Sharing stories of your nonprofit’s successes and failures. A picture says a thousand words, and it takes a fraction of the time to digest. Captivate with headlines. Beef it Up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2014

Sharing memories – stories, pictures – after the party keeps the good feeling going, and makes everyone want to attend next year. It’s got to be fun – games and activities can make a big difference. The execution details matter: flow, food, decorations, music. Party favors (rewards) can be an unexpected delight.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

Consider the following: On the same day in the fall of 2007, two contradictory newspaper headlines accompanied high profile, front-page articles in both the East Valley Tribune and the Arizona Republic. The stories were about Arizona schools and the state of education pertaining to the academic achievement of students and their schools.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

THE BIG DIRECT MAIL PICTURE – Top 10 Tips. Start with a story to draw your readers in. Use a sad story that transforms into a happy one. If you use any pictures, be sure they are of people, not buildings. Use stories in your copy but only one story. One story is more powerful than three stories. (~Tom

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday 2023 by the Numbers Most leading headlines focus on the overall total dollars raised on GivingTuesday. After a short review process that mainly consisted of whether she liked the pictures the nonprofit put on their website , she settled on donating to Texas-based nonprofit Animal Rescue Connections.

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sgEngage

MARCH 28, 2023

Here are five ways you can make sure you are communicating your organization’s financial information in a single, efficient story to help your board make effective data-driven decisions. And should an opportunity or issue arise where the fund might be used, the board knows the full picture.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Using a theme helps you craft a story across your annual report and ensures members and stakeholders connect with your report. In addition to including the statistics, highlight some of your new members, featuring a Q&A that tells their membership stories. For example, did membership increase this year?

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

Conclusions indicate that the upper left of a page is the highest viewed area, headlines draw the eye before pictures, and more. For example, try to keep all general information about who you are on one “About Us” page instead of breaking it out into multiple pages (Our Mission, Our History, Our Staff, Our Story, etc).

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

News outlets ran stories on the doc and its exposé. Is it so unrealistic to think that maybe the creators and contributors had at least a glimmer of an idea of these outcomes when making the picture? You can watch a film like Blackfish and feel sad for a little while after you turn it off, then forget about it and go about your life.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

News outlets ran stories on the doc and its exposé. Is it so unrealistic to think that maybe the creators and contributors had at least a glimmer of an idea of these outcomes when making the picture? You can watch a film like Blackfish and feel sad for a little while after you turn it off, then forget about it and go about your life.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2021

Controversial and provocative topics, large international events, and clickbait news headlines always float to the top due to the amount of engagement they receive (positive and negative). It means getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things, like Facebook Live or Instagram Stories. Pique Curiosity. Ask again – So what?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

Long story short, driving sufficient traffic and clicks with Google Ads is essential for boosting brand exposure and your advertising efforts’ ROI. Capture attention with your headlines. Then, use the description to highlight your nonprofit’s story and the impact of supporting your work. A single CTA.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

That’s why stories are important, especially if our goal is to build a social movement: stories help us understand and relate to each other. For example, World Press Photo put together this powerful series on life in North Africa, giving an inside perspective not found in headlines, soundbites, or protest clips.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

We help you all tell your story to the masses and raise more funds faster. That’s kind of a part of my story. And I think this day I took this picture was the day that I really started to ask this question. However, my story didn’t end there, and I want to kind of quickly tell you what happened next.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

They counteract this by telling the stories of people both past and present who have connections with the American Red Cross. Don’t be afraid to share people’s stories because it will make your organization feel a lot more friendly and open. Like the American Red Cross, they know how to use personal stories to promote their brand.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Picture this: A prospective supporter arrives on your nonprofit’s website hoping to learn more about your cause. Showcase your mission statement as a sub-headline beneath your nonprofit’s name to grab your visitors’ attention and let them know what your organization is about right off the bat.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Also, make your stories easy to read by using 18-point headlines and body text that is at least 13-point: nothing is more of a turn-off than a site that requires a visitor to squint. This gives the ability to feature photos and large fonts and highlight important elements that encourage people to act.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 5, 2021

This newsletter integrates pictures, which is a nice touch. But what I really want to highlight is how they divide up the newsletter sections with great headlines. They use very catchy headlines that show the organization’s work. Definitely an idea to test out in your newsletters!

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Neon CRM

JULY 14, 2023

Visuals: Also include images that journalists can use in their pieces about your organization, like logos, key personnel photos, and event pictures. Headline: Create a clear, compelling headline that covers the most important aspect of your message. Review the publication to see how news about your story would fit.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Chances are you don’t know the full picture of how your nonprofit operates. Take a look at National Geographic’s article, “ Unbelievably Cute Pictures of Rescued Baby Sloths.”. This article does so well because: The headline entices a positive emotion from readers. The blog post tells a story, thereby connecting with the reader.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The most appealing presentations don’t just have good grammar and nice pictures; they are beautifully designed. Select photos that tell a story related to your content and avoid using them purely for decoration. Use your headline to explain what the data reveals and what you want your viewers to know. 3) First slide.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In this blog, we examine who the players are in this space and look at what this funding picture means in relation to President Biden’s free community college proposal. . million to Cerritos College’s woodworking program made headlines as its largest donation to date. What are community colleges? . Where is funding coming from? .

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