Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

Increasingly, organizations of all sizes have access to digital tools that provide data, but data storytelling—making facts relatable and actionable—takes additional effort to transform data into tangible stories. Communicate Impact with Stories. Develop a strategy for data storytelling. Understand your capacity.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It’s about inspiring the spirit of giving and ensuring that your donors understand that their support is crucial and that their contributions will have a direct impact on those communities served by your organization. Sharing individual stories of need are more personal to donors than an overview of the broader impact.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Here are a few of the lessons learned in 2020 that have stuck with me in 2021, hopefully they can help you as throughout the last quarter of 2021. . While 2020 brought many new lessons, it also reminded us that what we already know still matters. When you hear of a donor supporting an individual – celebrate their generosity.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

Imagine a story where someone was born, everything went perfectly from beginning to end, and then the story was over. Where is the lesson learned? When it comes to a good nonprofit story, struggle and overcoming are at the center. Human beings love a good story for several reasons. Where is the intrigue?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We collaborate across teams and functions — this includes the Trailhead team that provides mentoring for our editors and writers, and all the support that makes the Trailhead magic happen. The post 1 Million Trailhead Badges: Lessons from Salesforce.org’s Trailhead Journey appeared first on Salesforce.org.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Telling great stories helps your non-profit get its message out into the world, connect with new audiences and motivate people to take action like making a donation. In this article, I want to take it back to basics so you understand what is a story and why they matter for your non-profit. What is a Story? There you have it!

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Instead of repeating those numbers, we’ll focus on the practical “in the weeds” analysis that can support you in making data-driven decisions that go well beyond this time of year. But healthy donor retention numbers within Neon CRM users show that donors are more than happy to support organizations they’ve previously been involved with.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

But, it also means using the disruption to identify opportunities for innovation and growth and applying lessons learned to develop future initiatives. Kevin Hostutler, President, CEO and Co-Founder of ACGI Software, told me this story about how disruption pointed him in an important new direction early in his career. “On

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We all know versions of this story. 18Doors is a nonprofit that supports interfaith couples and families exploring Jewish life. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. Support People, Not Just Positions. We held a staff retreat, ate cupcakes decorated with our new logo, and toasted with champagne. and Canada.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

If you want big corporate partners and investors to help support your vision for social change, you need to really emphasize your nonprofit’s story and major impact. The post 3 Lessons Of Tech And Social Entrepreneurship appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 31, 2021

She knew her board members would need to be able to set up their own virtual “tables” and reach out to family and friends to ask for donations and support. Providing Support And Making Space. Lessons Learned. Here were their major lessons. Start With Your Supporters.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2021

Leave it to leadership and communications expert, David Grossman , to decide to write a book called, Heart First, Lasting Leadership Lessons From A Year That Changed Everything. Heart First is engaging, inspirational and packed with powerful stories of lessons learned by a wealth of leaders with diverse backgrounds.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 7, 2019

Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a tale of a hero overcoming a hardship to find a happy ending, or a tale of misfortune with a valuable lesson learned, it’s ingrained into our DNA to seek out stories. If you’re having trouble getting momentum behind your cause, try to share stories. Why tell stories?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2011

Momsrising Story Site. Using Social Media to Leverage Family Stories: MomsRising Shares Lessons Learned. Last fall, messaging research released by the Herndon Alliance found that the most effective way to sway swing audiences to support health care reform is to use personal stories paired with a fact or two about health reform.

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CauseVox

MAY 4, 2021

AuSM serves Minnesotans, throughout their lives, with a fundamental commitment to advocacy, education, support, collaboration, and community building. We asked some of our top supporters and board members to take on the role of “AuSM Champions” and create peer-to-peer fundraising pages. Personal Outreach And Finding Fundraisers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

In the process, we have heard many stories about their experience. I’d like to share some of those stories to help normalize concerns and confusion on what steps to take in this new world. I was amazed at the amount of options out there for nonprofits to learn from and the support.”. “We Lessons learned?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Cultural events during AAPI Heritage Month serve dual purposes – celebrating the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures while also raising awareness and support for important community causes. Engage AAPI leaders and elders to gain their support and input. Or present grants and donations to causes they support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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Candid

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Over the last five years, Candid has re-imagined our annual report approach to be more efficient and result in a more useful product that goes beyond compliance to support donor stewardship and brand awareness. Lessons learned As nonprofits, we often approach our work through a lens of what’s been successful in the past.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

To make it easier, we’ve organized the components of a nonprofit business plan into three categories based on your responsibilities: Board Support and Guidance Vision and Values Alignment Financial and Resource Planning Executive Summary: A brief overview of the nonprofit’s mission, goals, and strategies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

With our blog firmly established as a valuable source of content, we are now developing strategies to further leverage our blog to support our policy goals. As we continue to use this tool, we are eager to hear from our colleagues about what lessons you have learned about how to plan and execute a blog carnival or similar effort.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2021

Many fundraisers took pictures and shared updates as they went so that their supporters could see the beautiful desert they were helping to preserve. One of the biggest factors in helping MDLT be successful as a new fundraising event was the customer support and ease of use of the CauseVox site. Lessons Learned. Updates Are Key.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

She explained how ABOMS found a user-friendly solution to supporting members on their journey to professional certification. They shared stories about strengthening member relations, growing resources, and using tech tools to eliminate the zombie effect, or those repetitive tasks that drain creativity and enthusiasm.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Trye Nichols prompted vocal support for social justice throughout the business community. Based on my anecdotal experience, most associations support the idea that a diverse leadership and workforce contributes to their success. Five percent of association CEOs are women.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

To provide customized support, an AI must be configured and trained to assist in your particular project. Associations could take a lesson in customer delight from Las Vegas. Put the Bot to Work Remember the news story about the Bing chatbot and New York Times reporter Kevin Roose? In other words, you need a bot of your own.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Beneath the spotlight, mid-size nonprofits like Ballet Lubbock offer valuable lessons in resilience and overcoming adversity. They tell people’s stories, they help them be seen, and create community. When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

That way people are able to support the causes they care about, no matter what. The opportunity to join a community of other nonprofit professionals using the platform to share ideas, success stories, and lessons learned. Donations are processed at the end of the month and are deposited directly into your Stripe account.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Acting Together to Lift up Philanthropy: WINGS Guidance on How to Build a Supportive Ecosystem , by Wings This philanthropic resource expands on the wisdom of Helen Keller, who said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

AI and the growth of subpar supporter communications Nonprofits embraced AI in 2023. Your contributions have allowed us to make significant strides in addressing pressing needs, supporting vital programs, and fostering positive change. We are, as a species, addicted to story. Clay Buck said it best in this tweet from 2022.

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NetWits

MAY 11, 2011

And wouldn’t you know it, she is raising funds for a local charity and wondering if you will support her cause. Moral of the story? You, as a nonprofit organization, have Aunt Mabels that support your organization today. 2: Ask her to share her story. 2: Ask her to share her story. So what can you do today?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

We tell stories. Stories are the most effective form of communication available because they immediately engage the reader on an emotional level and in a way that is interesting to them. Our neural activity increases 5X when listening to a story. 6 steps to telling your nonprofit’s stories. Act one – Set Up.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Hosted by Salesforce.org Chief Customer Officer Rob Acker, Cloud for Good Founder & CEO Tal Frankfurt and CARE Head of Corporate Partnerships Chris Noble discussed the strategies and technologies that help them be nimble enough to respond to emergency campaigns, create change regularly, and the lessons they have learned along the way.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 21, 2022

We learned important personal and professional lessons through the trials and sprints of the last two years: resiliency, the importance and interdependence of our personal and community safety nets, our boundaries, and awareness of our respective privileges and challenges. About your Speaker.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. ” Invest in training and support. Kimbia, an Austin, Tex.-based

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In Dream Big and Win , author Liz Elting shares the lessons she learned ― both the successes and failures ― while building a billion-dollar company from scratch. This fast-paced, honest and authentic and often humorous book is full of practical and inspiring tips you can implement immediately.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

Here are some examples of fundraising videos that tell great stories, elicit an emotional response from the viewer, and feature a clear call-to-action at the end asking for your donation. Hear this inspiring story of Bobbie, a homeless woman who was helped by the Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund to become more empowered and more hopeful.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Specifically, you should create content around the “why” of your existence and share the stories that demonstrate your successes in fulfilling your mission. Here are some examples of what you can share: A story they’ll want to enter into. Together, these comprise your case for support. . Something useful to them.

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