Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos. Feels loyal to organizations that align with their values and have a positive impact on the world. To make these more engaging, we’re going to test using different images, calls to actions, and subject lines.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Expands visibility and credibility in the community by showing your impact. Investing in marketing helps you build a foundation for growth, community engagement, and impactful change. Nonprofit marketing is deeply intertwined with social impact rather than focusing on financial gain.

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M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

A legislative advocacy campaign must overcome natural inertia—a sufficient number of lawmakers must be convinced that taking action will have more benefit (or less backlash) than not taking action. Who and what influences the lawmaker (is it constituents, polling, the press)?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 28, 2022

Jack Harries understands the power of storytelling. Research has shown that if 100% of students in developed countries received climate education, the emissions impact would be greater than that of wind and solar combined. Here are some of the highlights of our programming at Davos this year.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It also requires strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative marketing techniques to reach your target audience and inspire them to take action. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization. Show impact and results. Don’t just tell your audience what you do—show them the impact of your work.

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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. Telling a good story can influence the mindset of the audience, and this explains why a lot of businesses today are using this tool to market their brands to their potential customers. Choose the Story Type.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

An integral part of powering that purpose is intentionally telling the stories of our customers and partners, with a focus on action, impact, and culture. We’re proud to partner with The Atlantic on such an impactful project that centers the stories of Black communities and leverages technology to engineer a more equitable future.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

Through speaking, training, and consulting, she shows social purpose organizations how to use social media and storytelling to build communities, showcase impact, and advance their causes. She was recently named one of the top 25 Nonprofit IT Influencers to Follow in 2019 by BizTech Magazine.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Giving Days bring together individuals, businesses, and organizations to rally support for non-profit causes and amplify their impact. The Benefits Of Giving Days Giving days offer several notable advantages for nonprofits and the communities they serve by attracting donors , raising awareness and encouraging action.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts. These authentic and candid videos can help donors see the direct impact of their contributions and build a stronger connection with your cause.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2021

To tell a story that attracts, inspires, and influences action , you need to start by tackling the self-limiting belief I mentioned above. You may have to get up every morning and repeat that mantra when you get dressed for your job—a job that has a positive impact on the world—and that’s OK! Say it out loud: My story matters.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Your nonprofit relies on storytelling to forge emotional connections with potential supporters and spread awareness of your mission. Plus, inviting thought leaders, influencers , and other guest speakers that your audience cares about helps secure your place as a trustworthy nonprofit.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And in a digital world where 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media take some action, that’s a substantial missed opportunity. If you’re new to the social media scene, you might consider partnering with a nonprofit influencer to kickstart your engagement efforts. Highlight your appreciation.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

When creating your social media strategy, research what tools can help you expand on your goals to make the maximum impact you can. And it’s a direct line where you can share the work you do with your supporters to provide transparency and motivate your community for action. Why should nonprofits use social media?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

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. It’s in the next few years that decisions are taken, or not taken, that will impact our kids’ lives forever. Pictured: Devi Thomas’ sons.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 14, 2016

The challenge is that Millennials behave differently than the generation of supporters before them, and technology has hugely influenced their communication styles and preferences. Clearly defining the various engagement levels is very helpful when it comes to taking strategic action. Include a call to action in your stories.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 20, 2010

asked me to share some of my storytelling experience with the grantees in hopes that they would be inspired to better document and share the important work that they do and the impact they have in their communities. How organizations can build the storytelling culture into their DNA. How to write a good story and inspire ACTION.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In this post, I’ll highlight four of the key takeaways identified by our attendees as being the most critical to positioning their foundations for greater impact in 2020. bbcon Takeaway #3: Impact measurement must be baked into the culture of your foundation . What is impact, and why does it matter? l everage the results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Now, instead of relying on brands to market to us as consumers, we’re using the influence of friends and family to make decisions. 5: Collaborative Storytelling Sells. As the power and influence of a sharing economy continues to grow, you’ll need to relinquish control of your messaging and turn your audience into storytellers.

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Forum One

JUNE 29, 2021

While sometimes seen as a necessary task amidst other priorities, your annual report is both the moment to tell your nonprofit’s story of impact over the last year and a major opportunity to increase engagement and excitement in your mission for years to come. . Is it one that is about personal stories of change and impact?

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

Narratives have the power to liberate or oppress because they have the potential to influence the beliefs and behaviors of individuals, which in turn can shape institutional policies and practices. Who are the messengers and storytellers that can most effectively deliver these messages and move this narrative?

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

Millennial Impact Report. volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. . Clear calls-to-action (CTAs). Millennial donors are often influenced by quick, seamless, and easily accessible experiences. and prefer to understand their impact on the world through their philanthropic efforts.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

In the past few years, we've seen the transformation from long to extremely short-form digital content like that on Vine and Instagram, and we've experienced the rise and fall of numerous storytelling apps never to be seen or heard of again. But how can stories touch hearts and minds if they go unnoticed and unheard?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. The Value Proposition - Purposeful Action in a Changing World. The Value Proposition - Purposeful Action in a Changing World. The IMPACT Conference. The IMPACT Conference. Jan 23 -27.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

Whether an ROI is “good” or “bad” will depend on the specific campaign’s goals and the timeframe for the impacts you’re looking for. 6 marketing tips for improving ROI Your marketing activity can directly influence and improve your campaigns’ ROI. Using the same numbers as before, the CPDR would be 0.4 or $1 raised for every $0.40

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2009

In particular, the building of platforms that allow for (1) storytelling and communication, and (2) effecting and demonstrating impact, allow for continuous commitment to the movement. There are a few foundational questions to be asked before building a cultural movement through the use of media and storytelling.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

A few years ago, Jeff and I went on a pro bono IT consulting project to Uganda to serve a Action for Children, an NGO that fights poverty by preserving families and delivering micro-finance. We saw the power of grassroots and peer-to-peer fundraising and the impact that it can have. We love non-profits and the impact they have.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Virtual bbcon 2020 is fast approaching, with thousands of nonprofits registrants, many of whom are fundraising, communications and marketing pros like yourself: ready to expand your vision with fresh ideas and actionable inspiration! Derrick Feldmann – INFLUENCE|SG. Cheryl Contee – Do Big Things.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Bonus: some helpful examples and templates to put this into action now. ). It should contain purposeful actions that aim to achieve specific fundraising goals from a diversified group of sources, and be data-driven from start to finish. Just a heads-up: this is a long read. Let's get started! Making your case. Ready, set, goals!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

Time Magazine provocatively named “The Protester” as its 2011 “Person of the Year” for its riveting influence on last year’s social and political events. As courageous citizens connected with each other to express dissent and organize public actions, social media tools spurred activism and social change in unprecedented ways.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Information Sharing and Storytelling. Try these suggestions to connect with your HR colleagues: Provide recruitment messages with impact data and storytelling. Their ability to influence peers over time is the type of champion you want and need. Information Sharing and Storytelling. Increase Employee Giving.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Standing on the brink of the 4th Industrial Revolution , this was certainly a year of transformation, from a changing political landscape, to a string of terrible disasters, to new technologies impacting how we engage with our supporters. The desire to know the who, wha t and why is a massive driving factor for truly successful fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2017

But what we’ve also seen are upticks in advocacy behavior, strength in the power of social influencers , and real belief in the capacity for nonprofits to cultivate change , in a world filled with so much uncertainty. Imagery can also be static or show movement based on the desired action from the donor.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2011

" Many participants agreed that tweets, while short, can be powerful and can elicit action. Action can be thought of as creating conversation. One participant said, "A good tweet is something that elicits action offline, for example, a laugh or a conversation. Granted, that's hard to measure."

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

It's not enough to just share stories about your impact — how do you mobilize and engage people who are passionate about issues you're working on? NetSquared DC organized a panel discussion on Engagement Strategy: Empowering Champions* and Influencers* on November 3, 2015, to delve into this question. Engage Offline.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2019

A growing number of organizations are instituting junior boards to outsource next gen engagement to a group of young, mission-oriented, loyal supporters with networks and influence to leverage. Impact Ivan , the youngest segment (in his 20s) wants to make sure what he does has a direct impact—he prioritizes donating time and items over money.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2017

What’s an action you need to take to achieve your goal? Who on your team will be responsible for taking this action? When do they need to take this action? By showing my article to social influencers in my space, I was also able to leverage their audience to share my work. Note: Only 4.5% Track audience engagement.

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