Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The theme of this year's conference is "Making Meaning Matter" with panels and discussions on community building and digital media. The panel "The New Connectivity: Storytelling for the Digital Age" focused on best practices for nonprofits and other social good organizations to spread their message over social media.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 28, 2011

We hosted our final live Twitter chat for the Digital Storytelling Event yesterday. There's still time to enter your submission before the second annual Digital Storytelling Challenge ends this coming Monday, January 31! Here are some highlights: "Good cause related video needs to have a call to action." – @gmcknight.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

Make it as easy as possible for donors to finalize their gifts by offering options like ACH , credit cards, and digital wallets like Google Pay or Apple Pay. Include all necessary tools to fundraise, if applicable. Be specific in your storytelling. Provide a point of contact to answer any questions.

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Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

Though it has changed in shape during the pandemic, here are seven tips on how to use your digital ecosystem to enhance your fundraising. As people are spending more and more time online, digital fundraising is vital for mission-driven organizations to achieve and surpass goals. . Which digital channels get you the most traction?

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Focus on impact storytelling . But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. Direct Mail versus Digital Communications . They believe direct mail is better at telling a touching story and conveying facts than digital methods.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Advances in technology now mean that many nonprofits most likely have access to basic video storytelling tools. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, can be really powerful storytelling tools. The tweet chat was held one day before the official launch of the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge (TSDigs).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Be sure to update your print materials, e-signatures, websites, and blogs, if applicable. Related Links: Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Use Pinterest and Utilize Digital Photography for Nonprofit Storytelling. 3) The tool set of the desktop version of Instagram is limited, likely on purpose.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

As we all continue exploring the vast horizons of the internet and the social tools it offers, be sure to check out the applications that help you continue telling stories with the power of video, maps and more. And for good reason: I love tools that help make quality content and storytelling something that all of us can create.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

But if you want to get even deeper insights, do an in-depth review of a similar nonprofit’s practice – whether it be broad – such as digital marketing techniques or narrow such as analyzing specific techniques as part of a content strategy. Harness the Power of Storytelling. We want our donors to be advocates.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

While you can use several marketing elements from your individual donor campaigns in your grant applications, creating effective proposals requires some additional considerations. As you develop language for different funding priorities, organize it into folders by topic to make it easy to pull for additional grant applications.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2009

Now to dig into this topic because it combines a couple of interest - storytelling with social media and working in a networked way. Lina offers a concise definition of Transmedia Storytelling , a concept and term coined by Henry Jenkins. It’s likely time to add storytelling to the task list.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Development Officer Annual Gala Event CLOSE DOWN Reallocate resources to digital fundraising campaigns that offer broader reach and lower overhead. Marketing Manager Charity Auctions CLOSE DOWN Shift focus to more sustainable and cost-effective fundraising methods such as digital campaigns.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Now, as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape our digital landscape, a new role will emerge for nonprofits: the AI Prompt Architect. 5 Creative Content beyond text Generative AI tools are becoming very powerful storytelling aids. Whether it is images, audio, or videos, generative AI tools are able to 10x the production.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 2, 2020

Building your digital fundraising program -- This is a great example of a chief initiative because it really is a huge project to undertake! For example if your chief initiative is to build your build your digital fundraising program, here's what good, better, best might look like. Interested in storytelling planning resources?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Decades before the dawn of digital ads and social media, advertising legend David Ogilvy penned his seminal book “Ogilvy on Advertising” sharing hard-won lessons on how to effectively persuade consumers. This could involve: Running digital ads on a consistent daily/weekly basis to stay top-of-mind. Lean into what works.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 22, 2022

digital wallets. This tool accepts credit card, ACH, and digital wallet payments and has been tipped to start processing cryptocurrency payments soon. Stripe, like many tools listed in this article, has a great API through which it can be paired with an applicable nonprofit CRM. automated clearing house (ACH) payments.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 8, 2020

Let's say your chief initiative is to build your digital fundraising program. This is a great example of a huge obstacle to building your digital fundraising program and I would making building an email list a top priority. Time to work on digital fundraising is your biggest obstacle. Another example.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

" Try These Dynamic Digital Storytelling Platforms | Community Organizer 2.0 – "Nonprofit organizations can tell the best stories. Here are my top digital storytelling platforms and tools for your nonprofit to try out in 2010."

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Decatur, Illinois: Storytelling, Planning, and Scheduling Content for Your Nonprofit #Storymakers2017. Columbus, Ohio: Nonprofit IT Forum.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

We are both excited and proud to see that Forum One has been awarded in nine categories for our work in website, video and mobile application development and design. Forum One redesigned the National Council’s website to create a digital experience that conveys the value and impact of its new brand. AARP Livability Index.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

We are both excited and proud to see that Forum One has been awarded in nine categories for our work in website, video and mobile application development and design. Forum One redesigned the National Council’s website to create a digital experience that conveys the value and impact of its new brand. AARP Livability Index.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Please keep in mind you will need: A PDF copy of a bank statement from the last 3 months (you will need to upload this as part of the application). Submitting a statement that is older than 3 months will cause a delay in your application being approved. don’t forget to leverage storytelling. Remember – empathy sustains charity!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Since we announced this new program, we’ve received hundreds of applications from families reaching out for this helping hand. I’ve certainly put in the time and effort into stories, messaging, and other content only to have them collect digital dust on my computer. I start by building my key messaging into the creative brief.

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Forum One

JUNE 29, 2021

At this point in time, nearly all mission-driven organizations produce a digital version of their annual report. This annual report combines a digital interactive experience with a hard-copy report. This is an example of a digital-only approach to report on complex datasets that are then updated year-over-year. Girls Who Code.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 18, 2013

Atomic Training is proud to be a part of this year's Digital Storytelling Challenge. Learn more about how to gain access to our training on video production software applications or training on other popular software applications. storytelling tsdigs digital storytelling Atomic Training tsatomictraining'

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Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2012

Particularly important for smaller nonprofits and libraries, troubleshooting problems, maintaining your technology, learning new tech skills, and increasing the effectiveness of every day applications can help keep you ahead of the curve and help avoid problems down the road. DIY Software Learning Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2011

Check out the information and application process here. No brochures: digital storytelling for nonprofits. Joe Lambert, Digital Storytelling. And, if you’re thinking your organization can’t afford to send you to the conference, there are scholarships available for nonprofits folks.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2014

engaging in digital storytelling. No best practice or example works — or is applicable — to all organizations and all audiences. In a given week, my peers and I are: using e-marketing tools to write more personalized, relevant messages and stories. reviewing email and e-newsletter metrics. drafting advertisements.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

I have noticed in the many grant applications I have prepared and submitted that budgets play a more important role than ever. I have also known some philanthropists whose grant applications include a large section for a detailed budget, and a relatively small section for a written description of the program for which funding is being sought.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

" Great example of digital storytelling and community engagement. . – "Join Vivanista in sharing the love of philanthropy by participating in our Love of Philanthropy photo contest that showcases images of what it means to be philanthropic." Check it out and submit a photo yourself!

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Classy

APRIL 19, 2021

Make it as easy as possible for donors to finalize their gifts by offering options like ACH , credit cards, and digital wallets like Google Pay or Apple Pay. Include all necessary tools to fundraise, if applicable. Be specific in your storytelling. Provide a point of contact to answer any questions. Provide campaign updates.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Does it convey a unique advantage to potential applicants? Involve current students in recruitment outreach, whether digitally or at in-person recruitment events. Use video storytelling! Adapt your marketing. Re-evaluate your messaging. How is your institution a better choice for their future? What makes you stand out?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 16, 2010

The team at TechSoup has brewed up a select menu of tools and strategies to provide a social media curriculum to conference attendees on how to explore Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and applications for engaging volunteers and supporters around the world.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2011

Numerous applications exist, many of them free and with very simple editing capabilities, to upload smartphone videos to the Internet. Applications such as Ustream , Qik. Digital Savant Podcast #3: David J. Digital Storytelling Methods: Time and Resources Needed? Optimising Video For Search Engines.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

The conference is designed to be a lean, mean, digital best practices machine, which makes it a great fit for nonprofit pros looking to hone their skills, but maybe not a great fit for those looking to build their professional network. How to Register: Registration for 2024 has yet to open.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 11, 2013

The Elements products also include a common Organizer that allows you to easily tag and find photos (similar in function to the Bridge application used in the Creative Suite programs). Maybe you can use the software to take home the grand prize in this year's TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge ! TechSoup Admin Fees.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2010

It found that if they needed help and couldn’t reach 9-1-1, one in five would try to contact responders through a digital means such as e-mail, websites or social media. To meet this growing challenge, the American Red Cross is launching an initiative to address how to reply to these digital cries for help more effectively.

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