Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2019

While that money is often being used to make our communities more equitable, help cure diseases and provide health care to the sick, feed the hungry, and educate our children, too often the focus on dollar signs and big numbers often dehumanizes their work and makes them seem inaccessible. Every industry has its own language.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2015

In his book, Paul demonstrates how storytelling is a powerful business tool that can mean the difference between mediocre results and phenomenal success. Since the book was published about three years ago, my admiration for Paul's passion for storytelling and helping to teach people how to effectively tell stories has only but grown.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

I saw the look of hope on the children’s face and how they began to envision a future filled with possibility.” Call to action Finally, make a call to action. Levi does a great job of adding his own personal call to action before sharing a video from the organization he is fundraising for. Why should they care?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2017

With a platform for shared understanding of outcomes definition, how to measure progress, and a standardized language for giving, foundations and nonprofits are able to collaborate for change more effectively. We’re seeing more and more organizations embracing data to drive strategy, collaboration, and impact storytelling.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

As our understanding of the problem has evolved, the language we use has evolved too. Operationalizing equity is about what are the concrete things you do to put it into action to make a difference. Food insecurity. Nutrition insecurity. With nearly 200 food banks nationwide and offices in Washington D.C.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept. SOS Children’s Villages Illinois acquired 75% of their new donors for the entire year with their year-end peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. Is storytelling a big component of the campaign?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Something in the photos and the language on the page pulled me in and made me care. If you provide opportunities for children, show children getting opportunities they might not otherwise have. Show a happy photo of your organization in action, preferably one person or one animal being helped.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 25, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Power Up Your Content: Mastering the Art of Compelling Storytelling Discover the secrets of storytelling that make your nonprofit stand out! Introduction Storytelling is an essential part of any nonprofit fundraising campaign. Use Visuals : Visuals are a powerful tool in storytelling.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 4, 2017

Also check out the work Microsoft did with the Missing Children Society of Canada and the Calgary Police Department. These partners deployed Azure services to create a system for helping to more quickly and reliably rescue missing children. Prescriptive analytics (action): This answers the question of "What should we do?"

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

A documentary should make an impact on the viewer, making them feel deep empathy or outrage and inspiring them to take action, such as giving to your organization. Avoid an overly sweet or flowery language or imagery. Call to action: Don’t forget to provide a call to action. We like WeVideo for simple editing.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

RMHC provides comfort, care, and support for families with children who are sick around the world.” More importantly, avoid technical language or jargon. Don’t just tell someone about your work; show it in action. Use storytelling to bring the UVP to life. Your donation helps RMHC families feel at home.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

If you want to see the system in action, request a personal demo that’s customized to your nonprofit’s needs. Storytelling Night There are two ways to put on a storytelling night. In this image, children enjoy a trunk or treat Halloween event. To learn more about Neon Fundraise, click the button below.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. Make sure your donation form is prominent in your navigation bar and that you include multiple calls to action (CTAs) throughout your site that lead to it. Include important calls to action. Don’t forget about direct mail! Use social media. Consider other media outreach. Find more major gifts.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Second is to develop some action-oriented strategies to recruit and retain and engage diverse board members in fundraising activity broadly. And then unpacking some case studies that can articulate some of these strategies in action. They are natural storytellers and advocates for your organization.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 2, 2023

You see, your mission statement is your organization’s soul in the form of a strong action verb and few other carefully chosen words. We advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children who are under protection of juvenile court. Create some rough drafts: Use this format: We [action verb] [who] [why].

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

To do this, we found a top-of-the-line event platform, developed video assets to aid in the event’s storytelling, and even sent virtual attendees meals from local caterers. This project took home six awards this year! Forum One worked with NMAAHC to create a unique virtual experience that would feel almost like attendees were there in person.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

To do this, we found a top-of-the-line event platform, developed video assets to aid in the event’s storytelling, and even sent virtual attendees meals from local caterers. This project took home six awards this year! Forum One worked with NMAAHC to create a unique virtual experience that would feel almost like attendees were there in person.

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Neon CRM

JULY 27, 2023

Sarah Patel Sarah is a 36-year-old biologist who is married with two young children. Interests: Animals, Children/family events, Environmental site cleanups No interest: Environmental policy and laws, Black tie or formal events David Cantor David is a 62-year-old retired attorney. He is widowed with grown children and grandchildren.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

They have children, they’re doing all of this. I worked with a organization that they worked with abused children. They have families, they have children, they have this. You’re speaking my language. Sabrina: Some physical storytelling element. They’re busy just like you. Why do I have to do that?”

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Museum 2.0

JULY 31, 2007

As Elaine puts it in the essay, When I was last involved in such an endeavor, it was when the Boston Children's Museum was small, insignificant, and unselfconscious. Will those styles just redefine another rigid set of rules for right action? Finally, the third issue is about storytelling. Was it possible to create new ones?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2009

Michael Quinn Patton uses metaphors and stories to talk about evaluation in everyday language. What I discovered, is that through his engaging storytelling, I got inspired by evaluation. Children were born into this space but they became unhappy and plotted to push the parents apart. What you measure is engagement and trust.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 26, 2023

Rather, you’ll need to craft emotionally compelling text donation appeals that pull at your supporters’ heartstrings and spring them into action. Use Storytelling With all the competing modes of communication from other brands that want your supporters’ attention, what makes your nonprofit’s communications stand out? Let’s begin.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

They were using music, dance, poetry, and storytelling, and they were succeeding. The children are ages 6-16, and they're making huge strides by leading a national movement against child rape in Zimbabwe. The other half of that section is all about what kind of action you can take to support women around the world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Move people to action. It is critically important to craft your key messages in specific language that reflects their values and on platforms they can relate to. They love to ride (what matters to them), and they are committed to helping children with disabilities have better lives (their values.). Change minds.

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