CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Whether you have a #GivingTuesday strategy in the works or you’re starting fresh, check out some #GivingTuesday insights gleaned from The Fiver’s Children Foundation. About The Fiver Children’s Foundation. Fiver’s goal is to empower children to make positive life choices, to become engaged citizens, and to succeed in school and beyond.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

I believe that our children’s generation is key to creating lasting change in equality, justice, climate change, and human rights. It’s the gift of having my children teach me that everyday actions can make a world of difference. Children are teaching their parents that everyday actions can make a world of difference.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

We tell stories. Stories are the most effective form of communication available because they immediately engage the reader on an emotional level and in a way that is interesting to them. Our neural activity increases 5X when listening to a story. Prompt action from your audience . Prompt action from your audience .

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

If you’re venturing into nonprofit video production for the first time, here are four expert tips for how to leverage educational videos to inspire action and create an engaging experience for viewers. Use an engaging and quick opener to convince viewers to care, for example: “More than 9 million children faced hunger in 2021.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Not the call to action (which needs to be clear and motivational). Then build the email so that every word, every image, every bit of formatting supports them to take that action. Your fundraising emails have ONE JOB: get people to take action. Your list might look something like this: Andrea’s success story.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 29, 2022

This influx of data is used to make sure the correct calls to action are sent at the most ideal times. The full nurture series is inherent to Journey Builder, and its triggers take potential corps members through several other calls to action, such as meeting TFA recruiters, event promotions, etc., Written by Blake Becker.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2023

Phrases Let’s begin with some effective calls to action inspired by Words that Sell by Richard Bayan. Let’s say you begin with: Instead of “Today I’m sharing Amelia’s story with you.” Say “Today I’m sharing Amelia’s story with you because she needs your help.” Say “Yes, I want to give because children need me.”

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2016

That's because these aren't just children's nursery rhymes; they're sticky stories, or stories that stick with you for decades. When we were children, we all knew how important stories were. And I don't mean rhymes, but really high-impact, emotional stories, true stories.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

Whether it’s raising funds for a disaster relief effort, collecting school supplies for underprivileged children, or gathering essentials for a local shelter, this versatility makes them adaptable to a myriad of causes. It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

How do you motivate people to take action so you’ll get the results you’re looking for? It’s about telling your story in an authentic way that fans the flames already burning in people’s hearts. This is why stories are so important. Good fundraising stories are full of emotion and draw people in.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A nonprofit elevator pitch is a very brief (about 30 – 60 seconds – the time it takes to take a typical elevator ride) compelling story that communicates who you are, what you do, why you do it, and the impact a donor’s support can make. What is a nonprofit elevator pitch? Every day, we strive to [specific goal or target].”

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

This acknowledges your constituents’ agency, or control over their actions and consequences. According to a guideline published by M+R, a useful quick test for your own messaging is to simply answer the question: If the subject of this story were to read it, how would they feel? It also fairly places them in the context of community.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Dubbed the “30-Day Sustainability Challenge,” this constituent journey invites its audience to take personal action in the global movement fighting against climate change. You May Also Enjoy: Success Story: UMBC: Building a Better Recruitment and Admissions Funnel. Success Story: Helping Children Heal With Salesforce.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Tell a Compelling Story: As Jeff Brooks emphasizes in his book, “The Fundraiser’s Guide to Irresistible Communications,” stories are key. Instead of overwhelming your readers with statistics, focus on one individual’s story that evokes emotion. Don’t Forget Your PS: Your postscript is crucial.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. This story should be short and to the point. But there is so much more to properly thanking donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

A theme I heard throughout the day on multiple panels was a call to action for people in the room to serve the world by following their passion. This was particularly true in Maria Bello’s story about her work in Haiti with creating a women’s network called We Advance. Malkin , known as jdviolinboy on YouTube.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2021

If there was ever a moment for a call to action for climate change, it is in the wake of the COP26 conference. From the Malala Fund to the University of Maryland to LEGO, the momentum for climate-related change is just beginning — led by insights from children, women and girls, engineers, and investors. World Wildlife Fund.

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Roundtree

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Tell a story. Rather, you need to tell a story about a person who has been impacted by your organization’s work. Don’t just tell me your organization served 4,000 children. If you want donors to believe your organization makes a real impact in the lives of people, tell a story that puts the impact on display. Be specific.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Beyond the news headlines, there are great stories of people who are making a positive difference for peace. Today, PeaceTalks is a global platform dedicated to telling and sharing real-life stories of people positively contributing to peace. Showcase and amplify inspiring stories and what is working to build peace.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 13, 2021

By appealing to your donors’ sense of self, you can persuade them to take action. Fundraising copywriter Lisa Sargent offers some great examples of the our/your swap in action : Our vision is to make the world a better place. Put YOU in action: Swap I and we statements for ones that begin with you or we, together.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

To mark the courage and strength of the brave men and women working on the front lines of conflict and raise awareness for those affected by disasters around the world, we’re highlighting 10 nonprofits that are making a difference by driving action and support for aid efforts. Take Action | Twitter | Facebook. Equality Now.

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

Share your disability story and listen to others’ During Disability Pride Month, it’s essential to shine a spotlight on what disability pride is and to give people with disabilities a platform to share their experiences. If you know others with disabilities, encourage them to share their own stories with the world.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Setting Up Your Personal Fundraising Page A personal fundraising page, like the one seen above, is where individuals or individuals within a team can share their story, set a goal and invite their network to give. Use a personal story, explain how you first got in contact with the organization and why their mission is important to you.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Using a specific story and words from one of their alumni, Fiver effectively and emotionally conveys the impact their organization has on participants, and asks their audience to donate today. This is your opportunity to draw donors in with your story and get them personally invested in your cause. Tell A Story.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This personal story illustrates the power of handouts and how they can make a difference and help you reach your goals. In my days working for the Meningitis Trust , we gave out handouts that shared the symptoms for meningitis in children. Below I’ll cover how to improve the effectiveness of your nonprofit’s handouts.

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See3

OCTOBER 30, 2015

By putting together a comprehensive profile of your audience, your nonprofit is better able to create personalized content that speaks to your audience and drives them to action. Push your organization to start telling new stories. But stories that focus on the nonprofit often fail to drive constituents to action.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

to take action (sign a petition, engage on social media, volunteer). Consider implementing one or two solid list-building activities a year, like this one from Children’s Medical Center. Include one success story (no more) with the focus, always, on how your donor’s support made it happen. Call to Action.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

All April long, we’ll provide your organization with training and resources to tell its story digitally. Get started on telling your story with tools from the TechSoup catalog. Read about how your community can breathe new life into an old story from Connecting Up, our Australian partner. TechSoup for Libraries.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Those who tuned in to the virtual event were treated to conversations with some incredible headliners, and heard nonprofit customers share their technology impact stories. . Salesforce.org’s second annual Nonprofit Summit, held earlier this month, attracted over 6,500 attendees from 100 countries.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

Post calls to action. Tell your story passionately and briefly, and make sure you have a “Donate Now&# button directly inserted into the blog post. Tell your story passionately and briefly, and make sure you have a “Donate Now&# button directly inserted into the blog post. Share stories from the field.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

So, they shifted their fundraising efforts to focus on Hunger Action Month and their “Stand in the Gap End-of-Year Match Appeal.”. Hunger Action Month. CROS asked everyone to get involved and go “orange” for the month of September in support of Hunger Action Month. Moral of the Story.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. They speak to supporters with authenticity and display your story in a way that easily grabs the viewer’s heart. There are many ways to tell your organization’s story without asking the people you serve to appear on camera.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Illinois Action for Children (IAFC) is committed to building strong families and powerful communities through the administration of programs and advocacy efforts focusing on children. For more information on Illinois Action for Children, including how to support its mission, visit actforchildren.org.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2021

This is powerful information because it is actionable, and it can inform your end of year strategy for 2021. When and where you can, find ways to tell your organization’s story in diverse ways. Diversity can include religion, social economic status, ways of thinking, forms of story- telling, etc.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 1, 2023

5 Nonprofit Blog Best Practices We’re all pretty familiar with the basics of blogging best practices—post regularly, use spelling and grammar editors, include a compelling image, and call your reader to action. Now, let’s switch gears to the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF).

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

By telling the right stories in the right way, you can lure visitors to your donation page and inspire them to give. Something in the organization’s story stirs my heart, and the next thing I know I am on their donation page filling in my credit card number. It’s best to start with a short story.

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