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5 Types of Stories for Non-Profit Fundraising

The Storytelling Non-profit

Stories are an incredible tool for non-profit fundraising. Stories help non-profits illustrate their compelling reasons for giving in a way that makes sense to people who aren’t doing the work day in and day out. Your non-profit has lots of stories to tell and some of those will be your best suited stories for non-profit fundraising.

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Nonprofit Startups: Apply for 501(c)(3) Status or Secure Fiscal Sponsorship?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jeni Putalavage-Ross , SVP of Operations at Ribbon – a platform helps nonprofits and charitable individuals start nonprofits quicker while saving time, money, and effort. How does someone test an idea for a nonprofit without committing the time, effort, and money to apply for 501(c)(3) status, find a board, and secure long-term funding?

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10 Engaging Content Ideas for your next non-profit Newsletter

The Storytelling Non-profit

When done well, your newsletter can even help your organization raise money. When asking members of The Storytelling Non-Profit community about their organization’s newsletter campaigns, the top challenge their organizations were facing was to find the right type of content that keeps their audience engaged.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

Get Fully Funded

Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. Both have their place and can be highly profitable. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on.

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How to Tell Stories that Raise Money in December

The Storytelling Non-profit

Coupling the spirit of the holiday season, the urgency of the year-end tax deadline and the fact the non-profits are asking more, means donors are giving more. To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Why Tell Stories in December.

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Non-Profit Storytelling: What If There Is No Conflict?

The Storytelling Non-profit

When writing a story to raise money, an essential part of the story is a conflict. For a lot of non-profit causes, the conflict is clear, high-stakes, and very motivating. Causes and Stories with No Conflict There are a variety of different stories you can tell about your non-profit.

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Nonprofit Cause Marketing: A Guide to Impactful Partnerships

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Cause marketing is a collaboration between a nonprofit like yours and a business that helps you raise money and awareness for your cause. A purchase-triggered donation is when you buy a product and part or all the profits from your purchase get donated. What is cause marketing? Purchase-triggered donation. Digital programs.

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