Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. But don’t just take it from me – Forbes named storytelling the #1 most important career skill of the future.

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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. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

That’s where storytelling comes in. 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. Here are some questions for digging into this activity.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

This is where your storytelling work boils down to effective messaging. Their parents send them to your program as a fun, weekly activity. A big part of storytelling is finding your angle for telling the story. The post Non-Profit Storytelling: What If There Is No Conflict? What’s the conflict in this scenario?

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged. Now, Sam is back to work, and is an active and productive member of our community in a country Sam was so proud to defend on the battlefield.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

One of the best storytelling tips I can give you is to set yourself up for measurement success from the very beginning. The very best advice I can give you on storytelling is to always start with the end in mind. Storytelling is a tool that supports various fundraising and communications strategies and goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

This practical and interactive webinar will provide links to valuable resources to conduct further research on your own and to take steps begin your international organization’s journey to access, attract and activate U.S. << Register Now >> Please Note: This webinar will be recorded.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. As entrepreneurial expert Gary Vaynerchuk puts it, “Storytelling is by far the most underrated skill in business.”

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Since they don’t have the bandwidth to regularly post to their CauseVox campaign site, they kept donors in the loop by linking to their org’s Facebook where they’re more active. Using The Power Of Storytelling To Sell The Need. A great fundraiser is a great storyteller. A great fundraiser is a great storyteller.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

Incorporate Storytelling There’s no doubt that stories are powerful and evocative—we have plenty of books, movies, and TV shows as proof of that. While auction item descriptions should be concise, you can still incorporate storytelling elements to entice guests into bidding on your items.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

In our roles as non-profit storytellers, we often need others to tell us their stories so that we have material to work with. Why Supporting People Sharing Individual Stories is Necessary Do we always have the best perspective to support people through their storytelling process? I tell other people’s stories for a living.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 1, 2014

Today, many of the most successful organizations on the planet intentionally use storytelling as a key leadership tool ,” explains Smith. Several companies, such as Kimberly-Clark , actively teach storytelling skills to their leaders.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Storytelling: Don’t fall back on brand reliance. The cultural pulse changes over time and so too must your storytelling strategy. You can also learn more about storytelling strategy in the sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 116: Storytelling 101. Placing a value on efficiency will translate to greater mission outcomes.

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The Fundraising Authority

MARCH 28, 2021

Storytelling is one of the most challenging aspects of donor cultivation. By reaching out to volunteers you can bypass much of the storytelling and advertising expense, which is traditionally required. In fact, recent studies show that each volunteer’s time is worth over $23 per hour. Why not ask them to also give financially?

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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. Nonprofits can also make use of storytelling to engage their audience , get their attention, and influence them to change their behavior and take action. posted by Chris Giarratana Digital Strategy Consultant.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Since then it has grown from 106 million active monthly users to 310 million active monthly users. Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. For the first 13 years of its existence, growth was slow but steady. For example: 1.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

You have an amazing array of tools at your disposal to amplify your cause, streamline supporter activities, and shine a spotlight on your advocacy efforts. Whether it’s the instant spreadability of Twitter, the communal spirit of Facebook, or the captivating visuals of Instagram, each platform is a chapter in your storytelling saga.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

The massive generosity movement is largely driven by an active online community. Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone. You could even try live-streaming updates, appeals, and behind-the-scenes looks at your activities. billion that year.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Some of that adaptation will require higher educational attainment, or spending more time on activities that require social and emotional skills, creativity, high-level cognitive capabilities, and other skills relatively hard to automate.” Written, verbal, interpersonal, storytelling, and presentation?

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act? In this two-part course you’ll learn how to use a simple storytelling framework and decision science to enhance the clarity of your organization’s digital communications.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

So, in January 2014 I started writing a book on non-profit storytelling. Through the process of researching, interviewing people, and writing this book I have learned so much about storytelling. The post The Power of Sharing a Personal Story appeared first on The Storytelling Non-Profit. for nearly a year.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Showcase your organization’s impact through storytelling, testimonials, and interactive exhibits, allowing attendees to connect emotionally with your cause. Listen Actively and Respond Proactively Be present and actively listen to your guests.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 15, 2012

Today, many of the most successful organizations on the planet intentionally use storytelling as a key leadership tool ,” explains Smith. Several companies, such as Kimberly-Clark , actively teach storytelling skills to their leaders. Paul Smith , author of the new book, Lead With A Story , is a true believer in telling stories.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge is underway! If you haven't heard, during the month of April TechSoup is hosting our 4 th annual Digital Storytelling Challenge designed to inspire, educate, and empower nonprofits, libraries and social good organizations to tell their story through video and photos. Aaron Bramley Lights.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Your nonprofit stay active all year long on social media. Social Tech content marketing fundraising social media storytelling supporters technology' Constantly keeping your followers up to date on Facebook, engaging with donors, and other nonprofits on Twitter. So if you’re already doing such an awesome […].

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Here are simple ways to use storytelling that will stick with your constituents and prompt them to support your cause. Even though we’re not all gifted storytellers, artificial intelligence can make us look like we are. Tell a Powerful (and Personal) Story Humans are hardwired for narrative. Stories help us pay attention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Julia Campbell is social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. As a general trend, women make up more of the population on social networking sites than men do – but on Pinterest, they make up a whopping 81% of active users.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Create engaging activities for your guests to participate in. Popular activities include: Photo booth area aligned with your theme that allows guests to create buzz and share as a memory on social media. Focus on storytelling. It’s a crucial time for guests to be welcomed,mingle, and network. Set realistic goals. Balance is key.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. While Facebook and Twitter may be waning a bit in popularity and usage, visual storytelling platform Instagram keeps growing in engagement and daily time spent on the site. .

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

Increasingly, organizations of all sizes have access to digital tools that provide data, but data storytelling—making facts relatable and actionable—takes additional effort to transform data into tangible stories. Develop a strategy for data storytelling. Know your audience. Understand your capacity. Commit to a schedule.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Making the Most Out of Testimonials It’s important to actively seek testimonials from various stakeholders – customers, partners, supporters – whose experiences can provide valuable insights. Importance of a Coordinated Effort Recognize that collecting testimonials is not a passive activity but a proactive campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Twitter is not for every nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Over time through powerful visual storytelling a nonprofit can build a strong brand and grow their Instagram following, but without the ability to link to a donate page inside of Instagram, it’s difficult to inspire your Instagram followers to do more than simply like and comment on your photos. Promote your website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

With video storytelling being their preferred medium, what better way to help nonprofits than raise awareness and engagement with a young audience? All while actively fundraising, since a donate button to the related nonprofit’s verified donation page is embedded within each post. The power of social media to help drive social good.

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Steve Bridger

JUNE 24, 2011

I attended the Guardian’s Activate summit this week and was heartened to see a sprinkling of attendees from our sector. Ditto, charities as “sensemakers” – mashing data with storytelling – a topic that Peter Wanless blogged about this week. Charities should expect it.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

The winners of the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge have been announced! First Place: Mountaintop Library Expands Horizons by Room to Read. read more.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Visualizing Where Meaning Making Can Happen “Mapping” activities are often the starting point of identifying data collection opportunities. We are taught to create an organizational chart or a program activity graphic or a network diagram of organizations needed to address an issue like homelessness or educational equity.

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