Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged. The challenges of strength-based messaging Finding the balance in your story. Focus on the individual, not their circumstance.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. You can collect fantastic, compelling stories, but if no one hears or sees them, they fall flat. PHOTO OF SMILE TRAIN TWEET.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

My colleague, Julia Campbell, has just published a book, “ Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits ” and was kind enough to share an advanced copy. This comprehensive book covers the following: Part One addresses storytelling readiness, especially now to transform your nonprofit’s culture.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. But how do you actually pick a great story? And more importantly, how do you take a great story and turn it into a great fundraising story? . To have a great fundraising story, you need a few key things. The same goes for a photo.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

Flickr Photo by Rex Hammock. Note from Beth: Digital storytelling is key to fundraising success, but using a storytelling lens in your organization can have further benefit of busting organizational silos. How and Why Stories Can Bust Nonprofit Silos – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto .

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

Incorporate Storytelling There’s no doubt that stories are powerful and evocative—we have plenty of books, movies, and TV shows as proof of that. While auction item descriptions should be concise, you can still incorporate storytelling elements to entice guests into bidding on your items.

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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. Animoto isn’t a new tool, but it is still in my top five.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

If possible, include a photo of the stakeholder! Sharing stories Stories help us to better connect with one another as human beings, and when it comes to advocacy, storytelling can be a powerful tool. Visual and auditory elements make a story stronger by engaging the senses.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Share a personal story: Ask your clients or beneficiaries for feedback on how your nonprofit’s programs have positively affected their lives. Personal stories can be highly compelling—and serve as powerful reminders of what your nonprofit can do, thanks to your supporters. Alternatively, you can highlight your supporters’ stories!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. While Facebook and Twitter may be waning a bit in popularity and usage, visual storytelling platform Instagram keeps growing in engagement and daily time spent on the site. .

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

—– I’m really excited by tools that enable digital or transmedia storytelling. I recently attended the US launch event for Historypin is a new (and free) application for Android, iPhone, or the web that arranges photos, videos, and text in the context of time and location (leveraging the Google Maps API).

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

TechSoup invites you or your organization to participate in the 2012 TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge ! How to get involved: Submit a one-minute video or five-photo slideshow to win prizes! What’s your organization’s story? Here's last year's Digital Storytelling Challenge winner: Spread the word: www.tsdigs.org.

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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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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Evening meals sometimes went on for hours as we continued our storytelling. We are surrounded by stories: our own story, the stories of our families and friends, and the stories of the work we do every day. These stories simply exist in our minds until we add language and share them with others.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2021

Having a coherent communications plan where you package your message will help ensure each piece of content you share is part of a greater story you are telling. Your message can be written, verbal, or even visual, but all messages should tell a story. Package your message and brand as part of an overall story. Spread the word?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Click “Add a Button” on the top right of your nonprofit’s page underneath the cover photo. Tell Your Story Effective storytelling deepens the connection between your organization and your donors, leading to more donations via social. The easiest path is the Facebook “Donate” button. A menu will appear.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Last night, a couple of us from the VisionLink team attended another wonderfully informative Tech4Good forum on the power and execution of video storytelling. 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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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2011

There's still plenty of time to participate in the second annual TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge ! Finished video or photo stories created according to the challenge guidelines can be submitted at the challenge website. and Erika Padilla-Morales of Streetside Stories. Don't know about the challenge? read more.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

But year-end fundraising campaigns that exceed their goals happen because there is a compelling story behind them. In this post, you’ll learn why storytelling is a key component of your year-end fundraising campaign and how to start planning the storytelling aspects of your campaign today. . You want the best one.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Storytelling is a strategic tool that has been used since the beginning of humanity to transmit a meaningful message to others. Through stories, people can speak out their minds, share wisdom, and pass information to others. Generating compelling stories is no longer a luxury or a choice for nonprofits. Choose the Story Type.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone. When humans hear a story, the chemicals cortisol, dopamine, and oxytocin are released in our brains—the chemicals that form memories, keep us engaged, and deepen our relationships. It doesn’t have to be fancy!

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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.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2014

TechSoup is committed to helping nonprofits build their storytelling capacity. For the past four years, we have been amazed and inspired by the storytelling created by our members. This year's focus is how to create stories that stand out. More than 135 social good organizations sent us their digital stories.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

Mission moments” are a great time to deliver your organization’s strongest stories to a captive audience. Studies show most audiences respond better to content when there is a visual component such as a photo or a video. A few strong, communicative photos can go a long way! Direct mail and newsletters.

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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.&#. Storytelling Project is an experiment in collecting community feedback.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

RSVP now for TechSoup's fourth annual Digital Storytelling Screening and Awards Party on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Pacific time at PARISOMA — and join us in celebration of the many powerful digital story submissions that came to us from all over the world! Featured Appearances.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2017

TechSoup believes that nonprofits must have not only access to technology, but also the capacity to tell their story through video and images. Whether the goal is advocacy, fundraising, or a combination of things, the ability to tell your organization's story and compete in the digital space is critical. Storymakers 2017 is here!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Are you shocked to find out that uploading photos is the number one activity on Facebook, or that Pinterest is the number one growing social platform these days? So, whether you are a social wallflower or a busy bee, visual storytelling allows your audience to see and engage with what you want them to. You are the storyteller.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Julia Campbell is social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. It’s not about what you are eating in the moment or your current vacation photos. Tip: Share stories about your impact and the different ways to get involved with your cause.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. Are you telling a personal story, creating a fundraising pitch, inspiring others to care about a cause , or teaching potential customers about your business? Who Am I Talking To? Add Media to the Slides.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2011

The second annual TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge has begun! If you've already created a video or photo story according to the challenge guidelines, you can head over to the challenge site and submit it now. read more.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

Cool photos? A great story? Perhaps it is a combination of a few different storytelling elements. Our Storymakers 2014 challenge kicks off August 26, so to get you inspired, I've compiled some great examples of digital storytelling in crowdfunding campaigns. What draws you to one crowdfunding campaign over another?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Over time through powerful visual storytelling a nonprofit can build a strong brand and grow their Instagram following, but without the ability to link to a donate page inside of Instagram, it’s difficult to inspire your Instagram followers to do more than simply like and comment on your photos. Promote your website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

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. You can run a competition, giving away free perks to the member that contributes to the best photo.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2012

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge , powered by Lights.Camera.Help. asked social benefit organizations for their best photos and videos and in return shared a month’s worth of educational events. The collected digital storytelling event recaps can all be found here. Production: Capturing Your Story on Camera.

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