The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

Story arcs play an important role in non-profit narrative development. We often place a lot of emphasis on individual stories and use those individual stories in fundraising and communications. Why Non-Profits Need to Think in Story Arcs. Over time, a season in the case of a TV show, a story arc reveals itself.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

Whether you tell stories in your fundraising or communications program, chances are you want to understand the impact and return on investment (or ROI) of the stories you tell. It can be near impossible to measure the success of a story if you haven’t first thought about what your desired outcomes are and drivers of success.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

. —– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. Historypin.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

First, blogging allows your nonprofit to have a consistent stream of new content use in your e-newsletter and share on social media which increases traffic to your website and awareness of your nonprofit’s brand. For the first time, readers could comment and share their opinions publicly on a piece of online content.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Alternatively, you can highlight your supporters’ stories! Check out our last installment here !

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Leverage video to tell your story. Through the Start Something Web Series they’re shedding light on the impact that Bigs have on Littles by telling their story through quality video they publish on their YouTube channel, share on their website and talk about on Facebook.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

Flickr Photo by Rex Hammock. Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto share why. How and Why Stories Can Bust Nonprofit Silos – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto . How and Why Stories Can Bust Nonprofit Silos – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto . Stories are for people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either! Upload powerful photos and videos. Schedule tweets in advance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

To share your mission with a wide audience. Are we gathering photos all year long so we have enough come time to prepare our report? What are our best stories to tell? Where will we tell our key messages in different ways (Executive Director letter, photo captions, etc.)? Who will write the Executive Director letter?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether your nonprofit already has a devoted following that likes and shares your posts, or you’re still building your presence on social media, here are some tips will help you expand your social audience and, ultimately, your donor base. Click “Add a Button” on the top right of your nonprofit’s page underneath the cover photo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Interesting and informative content can truly set your fundraiser apart from the rest, and the right photos can help tell your story in a unique way. Here are a few tips about choosing photos that can lead to fundraising success : Stay away from using grainy or unclear images. 4) Write a captivating fundraiser story.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2021

Almost all media now feature feel-good stories about people and organizations that do good. Here are 6 steps to get the press to tell your story: 1. A small story, even an announcement about your special event or volunteer project, in a weekly newspaper could lead to interest from the local TV station. Tell a riveting story.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 6, 2023

Share their Stories Highlight the impact of your nonprofit volunteers by sharing their stories on social media, newsletters, and website. You can interview volunteers, take photos of them in action, and create graphics that showcase their accomplishments.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

How to get involved: Submit a one-minute video or five-photo slideshow to win prizes! Remember that video is the content people are spending the most time with online these days, and digital stories are a powerful way to share the passion and hard work your organization puts toward your mission! What’s your organization’s story?

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

After watching a few short, low budget videos, it became clear just how effective (and inexpensive) film could be when it comes to spreading your nonprofit''s story and mission.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Stories are powerful. It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Telling a good story can also give your donors confidence that your nonprofit is making an impact and that their donations are used effectively. What is Nonprofit Storytelling?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 31, 2021

Each member used CauseVox to send emails to their networks and share on social media. Paired with this, her fundraisers could still personalize all of their copy, photos, and information. Lisa gave her fundraisers plenty of support by creating a toolkit to help them set up their page, write their asks, and share their stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

Even though you won’t be networking in person, with online fundraising tools, you can still share success stories, celebrate your donors, energize your audience, and stay on brand the same way you would at an event that’d cost big bucks to put on. Share to social media as often as possible. So why not join them?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2011

One of the winners was Katy Gilbert from Stories of Our City. I’m really excited to share her guest post below where she documents some of the questions they asked and how they interpret the feedback to inform their work and programs. Questions & Qriously Answers. “what kind of personal stories do you like best?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. These strategies should include a variety of tactics for recognizing and sharing insights with your corporate partners. Feeding America. Feeding America and Subaru.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

4) Encourage your existing members to share their experiences. Social media is the perfect place to talk about their experiences and share their stories. You might want to hire a photographer for events, then get participant’s permission to tag them in photos on social media. Source: Go-Gulf.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

So I am taking a break from writing the letter to share those three things with you. 2 – Letters that Tell a Great Story Raise More. Great fundraising letters tell a story – a compelling story – where the donor is the hero, and working through your non-profit, he or she vanquishes a villain through the power of a donation.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Pathfinder International’s annual report combines thoughtful web design, powerful graphics, individual stories, and gorgeous portraits to vividly showcase their beneficiaries. For instance, the WNET group’s “Year In Review” series uses viewer interaction to create a dynamic story beyond attractive web design. Pathfinder International.

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

It gives your audience a tangible transformation to observe through the sharing of the written word, photos, testimonials, and videos. And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. We tell stories. Our neural activity increases 5X when listening to a story. Set the scene.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 17, 2009

You can either share a story about how you, another person, or a group is having fun and doing good , or take a photo of a way you can have fun and do good at the same time. No photos have been submitted yet, but six people have submitted stories (see some of them below).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The square one received 2 times the likes and 3 times the shares when compared to the landscape video. They were able to get a video up that received way more shares, views and engagement than their average videos due to it being very relevant to what people were talking about on social as Hurricane Harvey hit.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

You realize that people connecting, laughing, hugging, and supporting a mutual cause can be a story worth sharing if done right. You have a smartphone, some skills, and a willingness to learn, but somehow your photos look slightly off. Here are some tips to make your next event a photo success. Don't worry.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

Flickr Photo by Caramel - Creatives Common Licensed. Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? Or as @orgnet says, “Turning data into stories is the real trick.&#. Do numbers only matter? The only valid data is quantitative data. How do you make sense?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For example, the “Reusable Goods Collection” from Heal the Bay : Tell your product’s story in the caption. Don’t miss the opportunity to directly tell your product’s story and how that ties into your organization’s mission in your caption on social media. Tag your products in Stories and Posts.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

Your channel is the vessel in which you choose to share your content. While events require a lot of effort and planning, they’re a great place to share your nonprofit message and even turn a profit for your organization! Mission moments” are a great time to deliver your organization’s strongest stories to a captive audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2023

You can upload up to 10 photos to a Thread. You can also “Share” your Threads as an Instagram post and/or an Instagram story. It should come as no surprise that doing so seems to result in higher organic reach than regular posts and stories (for now). 2) Know the basics about creating and posting a thread.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2021

Their Executive Director made calls to high donors, they presented the fundraiser to board and staff, and they asked staff to share with friends and family. Many fundraisers took pictures and shared updates as they went so that their supporters could see the beautiful desert they were helping to preserve. Keep It On Theme.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

With over 2 billion active monthly users , you can connect with a broader audience there by sharing engaging posts. Share compelling imagery. For instance, you might share photos from last year’s successful event or a behind-the-scenes look at your event setup. Tag your account in a story.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Fresh Reward Ideas for Your Next Campaign Impactful Updates : Share detailed insights about the difference each donation makes. Pair these impacts with personalized acknowledgments like photos, thank you notes from beneficiaries, or invitations to events where they can see their contributions in action.

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