Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) uses its social channels to showcase its mission in action – and views creative partnerships as central to their work around the world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

She has worked with Candid, Cornell University, the United Nations, and Vital Voices Global Partnerships, among others. From a very young age, it is through stories that we learn about ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live. Storytelling is core to how we as human beings communicate. Digital Storytelling Framework.

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Socialbrite

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Yet it is action, not avoidance, that will inspire others to do the same and, ultimately, create a culture of effective activism for change. Tell compelling and relatable stories of people who have engaged constructively and how they found it rewarding and impactful. Like wildfires, the impact of global catastrophes can spread quickly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Extra information is available further down the page, but they encourage action right away instead of trying to educate. How they use this technique : They use a large screen overlay to display a COVID-related call-to-action. This method is good if the announcement or call-to-action will be around for a while.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

If you want your text to be effective, you must edit and add your own ‘voice’ and perspective. Please include posts with energetic calls to action to donate to help support our programs or care for our rescues. When asking people to share pictures, ask that they tag @PurrfectPets to be featured in our stories and site!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 29, 2021

Pride is not just a celebration of LGBTQ+ voices, culture, and experiences — it also creates visibility for under-represented groups and encourages us all to be our authentic selves. It means taking positive action to improve the lives of the LGBTQ+ community and using your voice to boost theirs. Listen and Educate Yourself.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. He shared some of his journey on his way to success, reminded us that everyone has a story and that the way we tell that story shapes our world.

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

Maybe you focus your teacher efforts on Meta with a strong campaign running across the Newsfeed, while engaging with the student population through Stories, TikTok, and Snapchat. 5000 Voices. Consider using on-platform social data to engage your audience to learn more about upcoming initiatives or to inspire action.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

After three years of meeting virtually, we’re bringing bbcon back in-person October 22-24 in Denver! The star of Barbie (2023) champions the power of using your voice both on screen and off, promoting voting rights and cultural representation through her work with organizations such as Voto Latino.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Specifically, you should create content around the “why” of your existence and share the stories that demonstrate your successes in fulfilling your mission. Here are some examples of what you can share: A story they’ll want to enter into. Take a look at how you’re telling your story. . Something useful to them.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Showing impact numbers and, more importantly, stories keep donors informed and engaged. It’s easy to feel like you’re the voice of your organization, and it’s tempting to try to talk like you are that organization. When posting on social media, skip the formalities and embrace your unique voice and tone.

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Forum One

APRIL 13, 2021

Their mandate is to exhibit and preserve the collection of the best assets that represent the story and chronology of a culture or a society. They have been produced by people putting energy into telling their stories. These objects also have the power to bring to light a variety of stories and experiences.

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Neon CRM

MAY 23, 2023

You can check out their “Act Now” page for specific, actionable ways to fight racism, like contacting your elected officials, reporting incidents of AAPI hate, and learning more about their work. Their website includes a rundown of their permanent and special exhibits, plus information about their in-person and virtual events.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

It also means your communications need to feel like a virtual conversation, meeting their need for interesting, relevant information — not just whatever you feel like telling them. For extra sizzle, add a video of your mission in action to show donors what their gift will make possible. A donor relationship is no different.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Identify your campaign ambassadors and create easily shareable content and stories worth sharing. It’s okay to be a little vulnerable and tell your organization’s story. Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event, contests, matching gifts, and challenges.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

However, given the uncertainty of what makes a good blog post a great blog post, there are some tried-and-true formulas and rules you can follow to give your site a leg up in the virtual world. This means always using the first person voice (I, I’ve, me etc.) Start with your title. Write like you talk.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

We have some really incredible nonprofit customers, and we’re excited to hand the virtual stage over for some of them to share valuable insights into their work and how they use Nonprofit Cloud to do it. I’m looking forward to the session, Amplifying Underrepresented Voices in Tech. The best part?

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

Identify your campaign ambassadors and create easily shareable content and stories worth sharing. Some things we recommend for a great campaign: Write a powerful and engaging story. Have a clear call-to-action with an inspiring ask. It’s okay to be a little vulnerable and tell your organization’s story.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

As it happened another person, also named George on the panel was wearing virtually the same outfit. To take a step back, consider how you might give directions to a virtual assistant if you wanted them to write specific copy. This can also be a good place to add your brand voice or donor personas to describe who you are talking to.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

They believe direct mail is better at telling a touching story and conveying facts than digital methods. Donors occupy a variety of different digital and physical spaces, and you must be mindful of both your traditional and virtual engagement strategies. Explain the specific actions that your organization has taken.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

To mark its anniversary, NRDC launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories and moments from the last 50 years. Our team partnered with NRDC to conceptualize how to capture these highlights in an engaging and informative story. The Vilcek Foundation. Gold – Arts for Websites. I’m Determined.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

They’re doing a virtual book tour exploring concepts from Open Community : a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. Lindy : And we hope to gather lots of great stories about Open Community in action, which we’ll continue to share in lots of ways throughout the year. We’d love to chat!).

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EveryAction

MAY 4, 2016

You might be wondering: why isn't the main course all of the inspiring photos, incredible stories, and data-driven impact numbers that I'm putting front-and-center in my campaign? Nonprofits like Conservation International use video to (literally) lend a voice to the voiceless in pursuit of spreading awareness of their causes.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

Build your case for support around individual stories and compelling examples of how your nonprofit is making an impact. Follow these steps to tell a complete story : Select a protagonist. Give your audience information that will help them identify with the individual featured in your story. Wrap it up with a call to action.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

With the right tools, a thoughtful engagement strategy, and appropriate calls to action, these fundraising events are proving quite lucrative. Each project, fund, or giving focus has a story to tell. Some extended the traditional 24-hour giving day to an entire week, with prizes and raffles taking place virtually.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a part of our lives for a long time, powering our smartphones’ virtual assistants, personalizing content recommendations on streaming services, and ushering in innovations in self-driving car technology. Others have voiced worries about AI threatening human jobs and perpetuating discrimination.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 7, 2017

And while education and financial independence are critical steps to empowerment, they are merely two pieces of a much bigger and far more complicated story. Empowerment, or the lack of it, is an issue for women and girls virtually everywhere. Recent research in the U.S., It faces us everywhere. We can inspire change.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

One agenda item is mentioned, and that is Betty’s cue to break into lengthy stories and opinions, basically hijacking the conversation. He’s the one that somehow manages to turn a conversation about the next fundraiser into a story about his nephew’s baseball game. Solution: Redirect. Repeat after me: “Great, Betty. You know David.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. . Join Krista, Libby, Lisa and many more inspirational speakers at the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions for sessions dedicated to nonprofit wellbeing and resilience. Get Registered Now for Free.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

This is more of a transcript than a recap, more of what I hope can be a refresher or stimulator for follow up blogs than simply the whole story itself. what about calls to action that aren’t online? A campaign (in my definition) is anything that mobilizes action. Good campaigns move away from awareness 2 spur action.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

NTEN is taking part in the virtual book tour Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer are doing to explore concepts from Open Community: a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. In this post, Maddie and Lindy answer a few questions for the NTEN community. Why did you write Open Community? What’s next?

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 30, 2023

Know What Educational Content is Worth Creating Analyzing data can help associations identify dead-end courses – or courses members take that don’t result in a secondary action – versus courses that lead to a track of other courses or the purchase of a product or service.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

I’m also a champion for the Blue Key Campaign which is using a Facebook Group to coordinate and communicate around our work supporting the campaign. Last year, Darim Online used a Facebook Group to facilitate a virtual book club for the Networked Nonprofit. What are your success stories? What do they care about?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 25, 2009

While it’s not a new term, a few months ago, “slacktivism” became the topic of a firestorm debate among nonprofit advocates, online marketing professionals and social change proponents after a series of media stories including an article by Warren Clements of Toronto’s Globe and Mail, “A slacktivist and his crackberry are seldom parted.”

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.orgSource

JANUARY 22, 2024

But how do we put the human touch into interactions in a virtual landscape that doesn’t provide emotional cues? It’s about the intent to seek these insights, aligning systems, operational models, and processes focused on unifying and analyzing customer data so that it’s insightful, actionable, and personal.”

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Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2021

Kristal Frazier will provide strategies that will empower you to become confident in your next virtual ask. We are here to talk about “The 3 V’s of Virtual Communication.” So just glad to be here, and I want to share this with you so you can be ready for your next virtual ask. Full Transcript: Kristal: Okay.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 8, 2014

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. If you do one thing (the trigger) then this will happen (the action). How it works for nonprofits: This helps you be a voice for whatever cause you’re advocating. You can also add the snaps to your story, where people can view it for longer without it disappearing.

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