The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When I talk with non-profit professionals about their storytelling endeavors, I often get asked questions about interviewing someone for their story. Story interviews for non-profits are a skill you can master. Story Interviews for Non-Profits – Why You Need to Have a Conversation and Not Just an Email Exchange.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

We need to collect and share individual stories that highlight our organization’s impact and show the difference we’re making in the world. Arguably one of the most important steps in collecting individual stories is interviewing someone about their story. Story interviews can bring up all kinds of memories and emotions.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Story interviews (or narrative interviews) are almost always necessary in order to tell a rich, interesting story. To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. Sometimes, they also worry about what to do if the interview is not going well.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

The power of sharing a personal story is well documented. In this post I want to give you a real life example of the power of sharing a personal story. Why Telling Personal Stories Can Be a Challenge It’s probably not a big surprise that I’m a fan of people sharing their personal stories. We love hearing stories. I know, I know.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 31, 2023

Hear the most compelling interview about the generosity crisis with co-authors of “The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges,” Nathan Chappell, CEO of Changing our World, and Brian Crimmins, Senior Vice President of DonorSearch AI.

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Blue Fox

DECEMBER 12, 2019

A Story About How We Serve Clients… When Bill.com calls to interview your CEO, you jump at the opportunity! Especially when they mention that your CEO is viewed as an industry-leading financial services provider and they want to share her expertise. And, now we’re blushing!

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 20, 2023

Listen to Julie Packard discuss and share the steps that are urgently needed to help save the oceans that are so integral to the future of our planet.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Dear reader: For a humble period of time, I’ve interacted with nonprofit executive directors, board members, and staff to share with nonprofits the practical wisdom acquired through working in the sector. The post Letter from the Editor: Blue Avocado Interviews appeared first on Blue Avocado. A little over a year ago, I […].

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 24, 2021

Stevenson spoke at Salesforce.org’s Education Summit where he shared jarring statistics, including that one in three black male babies in this country is expected to go to jail in his lifetime. As important as that is, you have shared that we still have a lot of work to do. He was wrongfully convicted and released in 2015.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But not all of these may be immediately on display when you’re interviewing someone – so you have to ask the right questions to find out! However, most candidates will have a handful of success stories to share. We can help The post Top Interview Questions For Hiring a Major Gifts Officer appeared first on Allegiance Group.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Our interview process is rigorous. We do phone screening followed by three waves of interviews with teammates from different cross sections of the company. If you’re interviewing prospective employees, be as clear about the company’s expectations for behavior and attitude as you are about the professional skills required.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 4, 2021

In an exclusive interview with NonProfit PRO, Goldsmith-N'Diaye shared more about MSF’s donor retention efforts, gave an overview of its communications strategy, explained why its monthly giving program is so critical and much more.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Qgiv provided an environment where I felt comfortable sharing my challenges with the leadership team, and I always felt like I had the support I needed to navigate this new phase in my life. The post Celebrating Women in Tech: An Interview with Qgiv’s Female Leaders appeared first on Qgiv Blog.

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Forj

MAY 18, 2021

Video interviewing platforms frequently field questions around the benefits of implementing video interviews when you are already using a video chat or video conferencing tool. When it comes to the interview process, it’s crucial to the candidate experience, time to hire, and hiring goals, to use the best tool to suit your needs.

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Association TV

JANUARY 4, 2022

Now that everyone you could possibly want to film is in one place, it’s easier to book a 30-minute interview with each of them than it would have been to corral them all throughout the year. The good news is, you don’t even need to worry about capturing interviews for each content piece. MHI shares their experiences with WorkerBee.TV.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2017

To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews. Fortunately, Richard Finnegan, shares in his book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews : Why did you decide to leave us?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes – Guest Post by Kelcie Tacchi. Like many nonprofits, the rapidly evolving environment around and within us was littered by a practice of ad hoc documentation and person to person knowledge sharing. As a nonprofit, it’s your most valuable asset. Never stop communicating.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Colin told me that they recently held a very popular social media workshop for seniors at Cambridge Community Television ( @cctvcambridge ) but that it is a topic that would benefit from more coverage – so, I asked if I could interview him! Tags: interview communitys resources seniors social media.

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EveryAction

MAY 23, 2016

As someone who has jumped from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector and back again, I’ve learned a lot about the nuances of both, especially in terms of the all-important first interview. No matter the reason, if you want to work at a nonprofit, it’s important to be able to sell yourself in an interview.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 24, 2010

Learn more in the interview below. Why not talk face to face with people who pass through the network to be part of our day without having shared a conversation out loud. to-face conversation and, through a short video that summarizes the meeting and share. Tags: interview community building gov2.0 as a backdrop.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

shared this valuable advice. Several years ago, I interviewed Stuart Meyer*. What are the requirements for calendar and file sharing? Follow the survey with targeted in-person interviews based on the results. Read interviews with Stuart, Joanna, and David in our Association 4.0 Are there safety considerations?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Facebook: Share posts to your Facebook Page and use Facebook Live for streaming the events and interviews. Instagram: Share photos and video clips and stream using Live Video Stories. If you plan on conducting interviews, you’ll need two staff people – one to conduct the interviews and another to record/stream.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

I want to share a few of my favorite techniques for making sure that you’re identifying and adapting to the evolving needs of your audience while designing. By facilitating discussions around specific topics or features, you’re allowing participants to share their opinions, experiences, and suggestions to improve and guide those designs.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Taproot connects nonprofits and other social change organizations with skilled volunteers sharing their expertise pro bono. The post Interview with Lindsay Gruber: Building Corporate Resilience through Pro Bono Volunteerism appeared first on Salesforce.org.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn. The goal of this book is to provide an intensely practical guide to making that transition by sharing insights, stories, and approaches from hundreds of leaders to build the skills you will need to make the leap to leader,” explains Bryant.

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 1, 2024

I say “officially” because May 1 is the date on our incorporation papers, but the real date is April 22, when I opened up shop in shared office space in Georgetown, Washington, DC. For a change, Leah Monica, Director of Marketing at Matrix Group, interviewed me about my personal journey and the journey of Matrix Group.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Are there some standards about board turnover I can share with my executive director so they can begin to understand the importance of transforming the board? When people leave the board, conduct an exit interview in which you ask them if there are committees they’d like to stay on (or join) moving forward.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2015

For the past five years, I have been lucky enough to attend the Social Innovation Summit in Silicon Valley , an interdisciplinary conference that brings together leaders at the intersection of technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business to share innovative ideas about social change. Video is here ).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2017

To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews. Fortunately, Richard Finnegan , shares in his book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews : Why did you decide to leave us?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 24, 2010

I’m thrilled to have the chance to share an interview with her here and encourage you to add your questions in the comments! This interview is part of her virtual book tour; check out the full calendar of events. Tags: interview marketing best practice fundraising storytelling.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2015

To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews. Fortunately, Richard Finnegan , shares in his book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews : Why did you decide to leave us?

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Association TV

JANUARY 4, 2022

Now that everyone you could possibly want to film is in one place, it’s easier to book a 30-minute interview with each of them than it would have been to corral them all throughout the year. The good news is, you don’t even need to worry about capturing interviews for each content piece. MHI shares their experiences with WorkerBee.TV

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2015

15-second video interviews are the new elevator pitch. In a world where attention spans are waning, the ability to communicate a message succinctly and on camera is a very valuable skill. While a few individuals succeeded in just one take, most needed two or three takes.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 27, 2010

You can learn more about John and OpenAction in the interview below. The team also hopes to incentivize organizations to share knowledge and give beneficiaries a direct voice. Do you have any lessons learned or stories you can share with other social entrepreneurs? Where did the idea for OpenAction begin?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2014

Reynolds shared her expertise with me awhile back during an interview. She recommends that leaders share their vision at least seven to 10 times with their employees, and to make it clear to everyone what specifically each person can do each day to help achieve the collective mission.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Find out more in the interview below! Participants will share what they are grateful for through Twitter and other online media and attend gratitude parties around the world. People donate to a shared cause in honor of that for which they are most grateful. What is Epic Change? What is TweetsGiving? Where do the funds go?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Find out more in the interview below! Participants will share what they are grateful for through Twitter and other online media and attend gratitude parties around the world. People donate to a shared cause in honor of that for which they are most grateful. What is Epic Change? What is TweetsGiving? Where do the funds go?

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