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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

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For our fictitious story, the plot is that many children only eat one meal a day — dinner. For example, our plot is that many children eat one meal a day and do poorly in school. They’re just overall happier children, and their success at school sets them up for success later in life! What is happening in your hero’s life?

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How to Thank Your Donors: Stop Focusing on the Money!

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They educate children. Action Item of the Week #1 — Create a Stewardship Plan. Action Item of the Week #2 — Create Stewardship Materials. For example, you should use distinct language for: first-time donors. Will more children be vaccinated, thanks to them? Think about what they do for your organization.

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Networked Capacity Building: Finish Line Grantees Social Media Training

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Next Bruce Lesley gave a virtuoso case study of how he uses Twitter to curate news articles and resources related to children’s issues. One-Click Advocacy: What is the call to action online? They revised the language to fit their organizational style. On the Ground Engagement: What will you ask people to do offline?

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Leadership Development in Nonprofits: Identifying Toxic Signs of Ego in Your Development Space

ASU Lodestar Center

If you witness a person is consistently taking over a conversation to talk about themselves, you can veer the focus back by kindly acknowledging what they were saying using reflective language, and then saying, “but this meeting is about X and we need to hear from Mr. Y.” The culprit? Therefore, there is little risk to them either way.

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HealthCare.gov: A Model Facebook Page

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Any registered Facebook user may post a comment. Page administrators do not engage directly with the commentators. This page would be strengthened by the addition of some short language explaining the Page's sponsors and purpose. "Family/Children," "Person with Disability," "Senior," etc.).

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The Internet Gets Charitable

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

KONY2012 has prompted countless reporters, bloggers, and talking heads to comment on the changing ways in which we are becoming aware of social problems and the organizations that are tackling them. In many ways, however, the KONY2012 episode is an old story about the power of social capital and strong narratives.

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Four Models for Active User Engagement, by Nina Simon

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

If you want a chance of winning a copy, leave a comment saying how you might apply some of the science of participation to your social media strategy. How can you describe user participation in a shared language that helps your team make the right decision for your project? I've purchase a two copies, one for me and one to give away.

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