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Guest Post by Jasper Visser: Storytelling for Social Cohesion at Story House Belvédère

Museum 2.0

On a beautiful location in a former jazz-era night club, a committed team works on storytelling activities to bring different communities in the city together, and contribute to a happier, more engaged city. After the photography show, the team was encouraged to continue their work.

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Storymakers 2016 Winners

Tech Soup

Best Photography Winner — Learning Tree Farm. This is storytelling at its most sophisticated as we see animations and voices come to life. But how to activate them? Digital storytelling is a powerful tool for libraries to let their audience know, "Hey, we're here, and we do amazing work! spanhidden.

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The Key to Relevant Fundraising in 2015 and Beyond

Connection Cafe

Be a storyteller. Storytelling is critical for fundraising. Yet, nonprofit organizations large and small seem to struggle with finding stories to tell, in words, in video or in photography. And despite the significant changes in our methodologies, storytelling and knowing the audience isn’t going away, either.

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Social Video Questions, Answered: Join TechSoup July 20

Tech Soup

Is It Different from Digital Storytelling? for this one hour talk show series with leaders in the nonprofit social video field sharing their storytelling tips, production budgets, viral. 2010 as a way of using film, photography, and real-time reporting. Previously he managed all of Flip Video's philanthropic activities.

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Steal these 42 Creative Pinterest Ideas for Nonprofits

Care2

Pinterest has a lot of potential, especially for organizations whose stories lend themselved to visual storytelling. In exhibits and galleries where photography is permitted, of course!) You can also use this to pin pics of your most active volunteers, board members, honorees, etc. If you're a museum, zoo, or aquarium: 19.

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Design Series: Creating Continuous Engagement

Forum One

We balanced this responsive design with delightful interactive features like load animations, hover effects, and striking photography to highlight the Zoo’s impact. New information, stories, and updates about your mission and activities will encourage repeat visits and ongoing engagement from your audience.

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How to Get Children Involved in Kid-Friendly Volunteer Roles

Nonprofits Source

Between social media marketing, nonprofit storytelling , and direct outreach, your efforts to cultivate a base of committed volunteers are never-ending. Plan engaging activities Any activity that involves kids must be engaging to capture their attention, and the best way to discover what they would enjoy is by simply asking!