Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. Let’s just be honest right up front: in the case of many nonprofits, the staff is small and the time is limited.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Let’s take a look at why storytelling matters for nonprofit grant writing and actionable ways you can start telling more compelling stories in your proposals. Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers? Storytelling matters in grant writing for two key reasons: Stories help you stand out. Stories make things real.

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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. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve. Look at her eyes.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Some of that adaptation will require higher educational attainment, or spending more time on activities that require social and emotional skills, creativity, high-level cognitive capabilities, and other skills relatively hard to automate.” AIs still need more rehearsal before they are ready for prime time.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The answer lies in the power of storytelling. Pattern recognition: A storytelling superpower Our brains are wired to recognize patterns. Amplify impact through storytelling Storytelling in fundraising isn’t just about what you tell; it’s about how you tell it. The power of stories Why stories?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. There are several ways to hone your storytelling craft. Here are four nonprofit storytelling strategies that will help you attract new supporters and keep them for years to come: Maintain the right tone of voice.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

That’s where storytelling comes in. In this article, I’m going to talk about the common challenges of explaining non-profit impact and go over the action steps you can take to explain your non-profit’s impact through storytelling. Here are some questions for digging into this activity. Here’s my guide to conducting story interviews.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. Do you remember the first time you met them? I hope that they inspire you!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

In other words, it costs less time and money to cultivate repeat donors than to always try to acquire new ones. A welcome email series helps you stay top of mind and builds trust with first-time donors. As a storytelling coach and consultant, it is her mission to empower others to share their stories for impact and income.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Digital communications have become ever more important over the last year and a half, and visual storytelling is a critical part of an effective strategy. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Why visual storytelling matters to fundraising. How to test and fine-tune a story over time. Examples of great visual storytelling.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

This is where your storytelling work boils down to effective messaging. A big part of storytelling is finding your angle for telling the story. The next time you are working on a story, take a minute to brainstorm the different angles that you can tell that story. The post Non-Profit Storytelling: What If There Is No Conflict?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

One of the best storytelling tips I can give you is to set yourself up for measurement success from the very beginning. The very best advice I can give you on storytelling is to always start with the end in mind. Storytelling is a tool that supports various fundraising and communications strategies and goals.

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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 benefits of strength-based messaging Strength-based messaging encourages long-term and recurring giving, rather than a one-time gift to meet an immediate need.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. Two Types of Non-Profit Storytelling.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re planning an advocacy or fundraising campaign, using a storytelling framework to create your calls to action can help you make emotional connections with your audience and ultimately move them to act. This storytelling framework asks you to answer three basic questions: Story of Self: Why have you been called to serve?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. Do you remember the first time you met them? I hope that they inspire you!

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 14, 2024

Mark Johnson, founder of Playing For Change, reinforces the message, stating, “The time is now; to unite as a human race.” Related Posts: Lessons from MotivateMonday | Change your thinking,… Is Your Nonprofit Storytelling Missing This Key Ingredient?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In part three of this series on how to become a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about the practical skills you need to tell an effective story. In part two, I touched on the storytelling elements that will inspire your audience and encourage them to take a desired action. . You want to share the right message at the right time.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In part two of this series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about how to engage your audience emotionally through creative storytelling. In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. . In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. Harold led an exercise that challenged us to find ways to be more intentional with our storytelling. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. About the Author.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 14, 2020

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Results: 3) SMART Communications Targets: Precision in Objective Setting Crafting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) communication targets is crucial. ChatGPT Prompt: “Suggest SMART communication targets that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Output as a table.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2014

I don’t have to tell anyone who reads Beth’s blog about the value of storytelling. Few would deny that storytelling is a powerful tool for inspiring action and influencing thought leaders, donors, and decision makers. However, few of us working in the social impact space could admit to utilizing storytelling to its fullest potential.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 1, 2022

In his latest blog, Duke Haddad talks about how he learned a long time ago that video is vital to nonprofit storytelling to educate prospects, donors, and other constituencies by showing the impact a nonprofit makes on a community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Note from Beth : Over the past six months, I’ve been on an advisory group for project that my colleague Jay Geneske at the Rockefeller Foundation has spearheaded to help build the capacity of nonprofits in storytelling skills. Your CEO as Master Storyteller. The 40/60 Content Rule: Less Time Writing, More Time Sharing.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

One of the biggest things that holds people back is the thought that they don’t have enough time—to take the next step, make that phone call, complete that project, etc. Often it can feel like life is too overwhelming and there simply isn’t enough time to add one more thing to your to-do list. . Tomorrow isn’t promised.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Their goal is to bring hope and help to various nations during times of crisis. It’s not enough to just collect email addresses and send updates; you’re going to be interested to see how your open and click rates trend over time. Using The Power Of Storytelling To Sell The Need. A great fundraiser is a great storyteller.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Once upon a time…. of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. As entrepreneurial expert Gary Vaynerchuk puts it, “Storytelling is by far the most underrated skill in business.” Additionally, Forbes names storytelling “the #1 most important career skill for the future.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Presented by: Elizabeth Ngonzi , Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs and Former CEO of Afrika Tikkun USA. charitable giving in 2018 was $428 billion, yet most international organizations are unaware about how the U.S.

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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2011

I had a chance to spend time with Petri at SXSW this year where we talked about how Make-a-Wish Foundation of American is using social media as part of their digital strategy. His perspective storytelling and letting the Make-a-Wish brand roam free in the social space was impressive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 5, 2013

Time: 1pm-2:30 EDT. Finally, the webinar closes with a brief exploration of Flickr and Instagram and discusses how your nonprofit can make your digital photo storytelling mobile. Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Cost: $50 or Winter Webinar Special. How to Register: Sign up ! Presented By: Heather Mansfield.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Time: 1pm-2:30 EDT. Finally, the webinar closes with a brief exploration of Flickr , Tumblr , and Instagram and discusses how your nonprofit can make your digital photo storytelling mobile. Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Cost: $50 or Fall Webinar Special. How to Register: Sign up ! Presented By: Heather Mansfield.

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