The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

With a great story, you can illustrate non-profit impact super clearly for donors in a way that other kinds of writing might not be able to capture. 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.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Telling great stories helps your non-profit get its message out into the world, connect with new audiences and motivate people to take action like making a donation. In this article, I want to take it back to basics so you understand what is a story and why they matter for your non-profit. What is a Story?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In this post on limiting beliefs, I want to talk about a common one I hear from nonprofit professionals: the fear that their story doesn’t matter. Given the nature of this work, people can and will learn something from you because they’re listening to you and what you have to say. . Just on the basis of that alone: Your story matters!

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

You could turn to ChatGPT to help you outline captivating, story-centered messages that get people excited about contributing to your campaign. AI can help your nonprofit: Get accurate and actionable supporter insights. AI’s Place in The Nonprofit World appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

More on that after the tips to get people to donate. Here are nine ideas that will get people donating on Father’s Day: 1. Start this campaign at least a few weeks before the day and make sure the messaging and graphics are in place, especially if you are promoting a P2P (peer-to-peer) type of fundraising event.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

It’s a word that deserves a prominent place in every management team’s playbook. Kevin Hostutler, President, CEO and Co-Founder of ACGI Software, told me this story about how disruption pointed him in an important new direction early in his career. “In Read more of Kevin’s story in our Book “ Association 4.0:

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We love hearing about nonprofits’ successful fundraising strategies in action, and sharing these stories allows nonprofits to learn from each other. One of the best ways to become a fundraising success story is to leverage the data in your nonprofit donor database to better reach and personalize donor outreach.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

But how can you attract passionate advocates who will show up ready to volunteer, sign petitions, attend rallies, and otherwise take action to help you create positive change? The Campaign Workshop Joe Fuld, president Often campaigns make assumptions that people on the team—volunteers, donors, etc.—understand Don’t assume!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. If you have not read it, please do.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

Story arcs play an important role in non-profit narrative development. We often place a lot of emphasis on individual stories and use those individual stories in fundraising and communications. Why Non-Profits Need to Think in Story Arcs. Over time, a season in the case of a TV show, a story arc reveals itself.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. If you have not read it, please do.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

If you are incorporating new ideas into this year’s fundraising efforts, use this data to make some predictions about how you can best motivate your audiences into action. Review your target audiences , not just focusing on their habits, but what motivates them to engage with your organization in the first place. 2) Review Your Goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Crystal Dionysopoulou is the founder and Creative Director of Lucid Fox , a dynamic web design and development agency that puts people first. Tasks will tell you what people need to get done on your site, which helps you organize it efficiently. Are there any new tasks that people need to do in this situation? 3) Bushfire Help.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

How and Why Stories Can Bust Nonprofit Silos – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto . Stories are for people. The challenge is to reach our audiences where they are, in that moment, with compelling content and a call-to-action… Not exactly what siloed organizations are best at. Silos are for corn.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. An effective story not only helps nonprofits attract new donors but also increases overall brand awareness, which can be good for landing corporate sponsorships or attracting media coverage.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

You want to make it easy for your donors, especially because so many people are likely going to donate on their phones. For many organizations, #GivingTuesday is one of the largest giving day of the year, which is why it’s crucial to have the right technology in place. Insights From Fiver. Get Your Donations Matched. 25, $50, etc.),

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Leverage video to tell your story. Through the Start Something Web Series they’re shedding light on the impact that Bigs have on Littles by telling their story through quality video they publish on their YouTube channel, share on their website and talk about on Facebook.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

People are talking about artificial intelligence—AI is everywhere. Those thoughts are also a source of existential dread, even for people working at a tech company like Eventgroove! The drawings will take place via Instagram Live on 11/1. The second prize is a $200 gift card to the best place for pho in town, Pho-Nomenal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

FILL IN THIS CAPTION: You’re invited to [ORG NAME]’s [EVENT NAME] on [MONTH, DAY, YEAR] from [TIME] to [TIME] at [PLACE]. HERE’S THAT CAPTION IN ACTION: You’re invited to Teeny Rescue’s Yappy Hour on March 2, 2020 from 7-10 PM at Rose Gold’s Bar. HERE’S THAT CAPTION IN ACTION: Your date makes a big difference.

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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

These amazing organizations are committed to social change and making the world a better place. UGC is provided by happy volunteers and donors who want to share their stories of social good. In turn, savvy nonprofits can repurpose those unique stories, videos, and images and create other content.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

2022 year-end is quickly approaching, so it’s prime time to ensure your nonprofit has a plan in place to maximize returns! Why do people give so much money to charity during End-of-Year (November – December)? 2021 Year End Success Stories. We’ll also discuss why this time of year is so critical for fundraising efforts. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

people who want to help. A good CRM like HubSpot or EveryAction can help you do that, or if not, pulling available data into a centralized “source of truth” is a good place to start. Finally, come prepared with the resources your committee members might need to spring into action. That is a GREAT start.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

But quick technological advancements can be overwhelming, causing many people to feel uncertain about where to begin. This will create a great first draft, but it’s important to personalize the content by adding stories from your community or sharing updates on the progress made towards achieving your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2013

Place a little bet & or share your #failure story… you could win a Surface! Some smart organizations are helping their people make failure not only productive, but also fun. CALL TO ACTION: Place a Little Bet at Your Nonprofit and Share It (You could win a Microsoft Surface or Other Schwag from the Case Foundation).

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Many times, communication is something people don’t feel is their strong suit. 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.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Let me tell you a story. Fundraising systems are, in their simplest form, plans of action for your development office. There are lots of different fundraising systems your nonprofit can (and should) have in place: A prospecting system. Systems bridge the gap and allow few people to do more work with less financial investment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2013

The plenary session was called “ Placing Little Bets: Failing Informatively for the Nonprofit Technology Sector,” and I was joined by smart folks – Brian Reich, Erin Shy, Megan Kashner, and Allie Burns who represent different points of view in our community – from funders, disrupters, software platform, and nonprofits.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

—– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. or read the entire post copied below. Historypin.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

That’s why peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns do so well – people want to give to their friends, or their friends’ friends, and rally around their loved ones. Most texts are read right away, so the easier it is to get involved, the more likely donors are to take action then and there. Start crowdfunding with birthday fundraisers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. On behalf of your organization, investigate ways to receive money that the organization may not have in place already.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Among the sixteen are: Collaborate and Connect Lead with Calm Purpose Gather Your Generals Communicate, Communicate, Communicate Protect Your Cash Learn From History Put Your People First Seek Help Supercharge Your Creativity Rest, Reward, Review The sixteen methods make up what Burstall calls, The Flexible Method.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. If you’re watching the recording, hope you’re having a good day because we are here to talk about some creative ways that people are contributing to the community. Full Transcript: – [Lindsay] Okay. . I’m Steven.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

” This individual guides people along the pathway to passionate philanthropy. ‘Fundraiser turnover solutions: Transforming the story character’ is a tour de force for what is often termed “donor-centered fundraising.” Fundraisers are treated as “money grubbers,” and no one likes people in this role.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. A great story builds credibility and properly positions you in the eye of the buyer."

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