Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!) They like people, are dedicated and enthusiastic about your cause, are great storytellers and listeners , and have a natural gift for raising money (of course!).

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

Inevitably, there is an articulation of values through most stories. The post 5 Types of Stories for Non-Profit Fundraising appeared first on The Storytelling Non-Profit. What has influenced this difference? What should donors care about this difference? . The Values Story. Values are what drive people to give to certain causes.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

In September, the San Francisco Online Community Meetup welcomed Cara Jones , founder of Storytellers for Good , and JD Lasica , chief strategist at Socialbrite. Jones and Lasica spoke on the topic of using storytelling for community building. Principles of Storytelling. Aim for the heart. Let your characters lead.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2013

TechSoup kicked off its 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge with the webinar Creating a Culture of Storytelling. The webinar provided case studies of how one nonprofit and one library created storytelling cultures within their organizations. How to Create a Culture of Storytelling.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Leverage storytelling to build a base. People crave a clearly articulated goal to connect with and promote. Leverage storytelling to build a base. But as with any great storyteller, you’ll first need to know your audience. Rely on established relationships. Use the Internet to spread your message. Where do they live?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Use storytelling to encourage donors to give. . “I With that in mind, use storytelling techniques to draw them in, show them how they can be part of the solution, and ask them to donate. . Are you able to articulate the impact their gift will have on your mission. It’s easier than finding a dead man’s toe!

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

Impact measured through storytelling Finally, as we look at the year ahead, I would be remiss if I did not mention impact. There is no shortage of frameworks and methodologies for measuring, assessing, and articulating social impact; however, one element that we must not lose sight of is our qualitative data and stories.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Organizations should also articulate the particular characteristics and leadership traits needed for different types of crises within their plans. She is passionate about staff training and development, storytelling and working toward creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive sector.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We are finding specific, program or appeal-based peer-to-peer campaigns not only provide platforms for your storytelling, but additional stage time for your volunteers and advocates to share their memories. We see nonprofits around the world adding QR codes to their direct mail appeals or posters at onsite events to drive online giving.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

It must be articulate enough to measure progress against, inspiring enough to move people to action, and still broad enough to withstand the test of time. It all starts with your organization’s mission statement. Nonprofits must have a clear and compelling mission statement that states the organization’s reason for being.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Take the time to thoughtfully articulate them. turn a fundraising appeal letter into an email, text, and/or social media post; write a brief impact report using a storytelling approach to summarize key outcomes). Here’s a snippet of a fuller exercise from my 7 Clairification Keys To Unlock Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Potential.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

And now, a deeper look at what worked: Content and Storytelling for Year-End Fundraising Gains with Hope Services. In order to rise to this challenge, Media Cause focused on leveraging these elements to improve on 2020 wins and increase conversions through: Personalized storytelling. Compelling and varied multimedia content .

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Kindful

APRIL 5, 2021

Do people in your community know who you are, but have trouble articulating what your mission is? For this type of video, you should interview people within your organization who can properly articulate what it is you do. Extended client testimonial video. Story and mission video.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

Articulate Your Brand Vision. Include visual storytelling, especially in videos. By showing off your strengths, forming a groundbreaking board, drafting brand strategies , and drawing more support, your organization will be more prepared to further your cause. Paint the life of your central character in bright and vibrant colors.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Once you understand your part in this matrix of good, you can better tell your story and articulate your value in grant writing. Each step you take to maximize your impact creates a ripple that carries through to create global change.

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Care2

MARCH 12, 2012

Great Storytelling Can Go “Viral” The video follows important storytelling principals, such as the th ree-storytelling elements crafted by renowned Harvard Professor Marshall Ganz. And a story of now articulates the present as a moment of challenge, choice, and hope,” says Ganz.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 15, 2015

How to articulate risk according to probability and seriousness, both for your position and the opposition's, and ensure that yours is "safer." You'll also discover that storytelling and humor, when used properly, can be two of the most highly effective persuasion tools. And, he teaches you to focus on the influencing power of risk.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

Given this, articulating your mission can help fuel your peer-to-peer campaigns, which means it’s time for you. volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. . Millennial Impact Report. Salsa Labs. , In her role, she leads the charge with lead generation, content creation, and brand management. .

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your community, protect the environment, or provide a lifeline to those in need, your storytelling ability can mean the difference between a thriving and well-funded program and one that falls flat. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

Guest post by Vanessa Chase : Fundraising & Communications Strategist, Storytelling Enthusiast and Philanthropy Advocate. If you find yourself in a similar position, it’s time to look at storytelling as an option for scalable donor stewardship. Host a storytelling time event. photo cred:Flickr. On Twitter. .

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 25, 2016

A personal story is an articulation about the values, beliefs, and events in someone’s life that have lead them to give and now fundraise. To articulate this, Ganz developed a storytelling model based on challenge, choice, and outcome. These two parts of the story are usually easy for people to articulate.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2017

These foundations and nonprofits are collaborating on a deeper level, structuring initiatives based on a common language of giving with an articulation of an action plan for achieving intended impacts. We’re seeing more and more organizations embracing data to drive strategy, collaboration, and impact storytelling.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

It’s uncommon for a nonprofit to spend time developing and articulating their unique value proposition, but this is one area in which organizations should act like companies. Harness the Power of Storytelling. After all, the people on the charity: water team are masters at storytelling. How can your organization apply this?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Virtual Reality Is the Future of Storytelling. My gut reaction to that experience was that the future of virtual reality (VR) does not lie in the hands of Hollywood production houses or video game enthusiasts, but in those of documentarians and storytellers worldwide. What VR Can Do. The VR revolution has already begun in earnest.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

As our speakers in the session focused on “data-driven storytelling” highlighted, analytic reports don’t replace meetings, but they can certainly help them. Have you taken the time to clearly articulate your desired impact , and the outcomes or indicators you’ll need to monitor to see your progress toward that goal?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Your volunteers should be able to clearly articulate what your organization stands for and what makes it worth volunteering for. Newspapers, magazines, and blogs focus on storytelling. Try giving your volunteers “elevator pitches” they can use when encouraging others to join your volunteer program.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2007

I'm going to quote the notes from David verbaitem because he has summarized the key points much better than I could ever articulate at this moment and my text notes suffered because I was attempting to incorporate video capture: All techniques (whether intentional or not) are part of our vocabulary as visual storytellers and communicators.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And then unpacking some case studies that can articulate some of these strategies in action. They are natural storytellers and advocates for your organization. Compared to when fundraising expectations are not clearly articulated during board recruitment. We’ll then pivot to recruiting and retaining diverse board members.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 8, 2024

Perfect your storytelling strategy based on the tactics that have resonated most with donors so far. Using this document as the basis, you can build out campaign brochures, blog posts, and social media content that articulates your nonprofit’s vision.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Storytelling can help you draw in visitors and encourage them to explore your content beyond your homepage. Make the most of this opportunity by clearly articulating your nonprofit’s purpose, grabbing your audience’s attention with engaging visuals, and pointing to different ways supporters can get involved.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Try to articulate your organization’s long-term goals and aspirations in high definition. Research how social media and effective storytelling is used the world over to create engagement and drive donations. . This will help you stay focused on your goals and avoid getting sidetracked by other priorities. Get social.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 2, 2023

A vision statement articulates where you are headed, your future, the target in the distance that you are aiming for in everything that you do. It becomes the basis of storytelling and fundraising for your organization, so it’s important to take the time to get your mission statement right. It’s the foundation of your messaging.

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Qgiv

JUNE 12, 2023

Nonprofit executives are charged with keeping a 30,000-foot view of the organization, and in that sense, they seem best-positioned to articulate what your organization is about. This kind of broad representation can seem cumbersome to a busy nonprofit executive, but it is essential! Contact us about our Strategic Planning Services !

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2014

The art part is how you articulate your organization’s measure of success and formulate strategies to realize that success. The science part of the equation starts with a solid methodology and tools. It’s also having a clean, complete, and accurate data and the discipline to make sense of the data and use what you learn to improve results.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

The way storytelling can be harnessed internally to break down silos; 3. How storytelling can enhance fundraising, even by volunteers and board members; 4. Advanced Storytelling: Combining Your People and Money Stories to Raise More Money. Master Storyteller and Fundraising Culture Change Expert, Lori L. 9:15-10:15am CST.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 10, 2017

To achieve this connection, set up a storytelling strategy in advance full of examples of your nonprofit’s origin and success stories to win over donors on a shared human level. Some strong areas where your nonprofit can promote engaging storytelling may include: Face-to-face donor interactions at fundraisers and volunteer opportunities.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 28, 2017

” The importance of being able to articulate the need for tech to achieve their mission. In the digital age, anyone can be a storyteller. You have to tie the need for technology up to all of your strategic goals. – Amy Sample Ward , CEO, NTEN. – Heather Mansfield , Founder, Nonprofit Tech for Good.

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