Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action. Storytelling matters in grant writing for two key reasons: Stories help you stand out. Stories make things real.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It also solidifies their first impression of your organization and influences whether they’re interested in further exploring and supporting your cause. Be sure to incorporate your nonprofit’s guiding principles and why these values are important to your cause on your homepage. Impact stories.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. Storytelling is a skill.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Both large and small nonprofits earned top honors this week for their attention-getting taglines, demonstrating again that an organization of any size can craft a powerful, pithy motto to build awareness and connect with its key audiences. Civic Benefit: Holding Power Accountable — Common Cause. The Cleveland Foundation. Filling lives.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. We recommend running a story-centric campaign that leads up to GivingTuesday. And it’s a huge opportunity to get your cause in front of new faces.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

However, in a crowded fundraising landscape, it can be challenging to stand out and capture the attention of potential donors. Here are some tips for creating compelling narratives that drive greater giving: Before you start telling your story, it’s important to identify your core message. Make it Easy to Donate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Use hashtags strategically to mention important causes, campaigns, and events, but hashtag spamming to try to increase your reach doesn’t work and has a negative effect on engagement. There is a need for that on Twitter, but framing your Twitter story a little more on the positive side can definitely increase your engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2015

As the need for donations continues, the public attention starts to wane, so does donor interest. Let’s continue to pay attention and support this effort. My directive is to “make history” – so no problem? Funding and other important information can be tracked here: [link]. I have arrived in Geneva.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

The problem lies in thinking of editing as a process of correction — where a better, more knowledgeable, or more experienced writer fixes the shortcomings in a draft. One of the leading causes of lukewarm, deflated, meandering copy is a lack of clear purpose. How can I give myself useful writing feedback? Remember: you are not normal.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

This thank you letter can be the gateway to building a long lasting relationship between the donor and your cause. Tip #2 Lead with a story when you write a donor thank you letter How many donor thank you letters have you read that started with “ On behalf of.” You could try using a creative opening, such as leading with a story.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Because, Thursday, September 8 brings the official release of Paul Smith 's new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Strength-Based Messaging: A Powerful Tool Thankfully, in recent years, new and long overdue attention has been focused on changing the way we build our donor relationships. Because it recognizes the root causes of social ills, by definition it describes a long-game issue that extends beyond solving challenges for an individual.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Chances are, there’s a cause you’re enthusiastic about. Sure, you can volunteer and advocate for causes that you feel connected with, but you may still feel like you can do more. In fact, all it takes is the same passion that got you interested in the cause in the first place. Use Your Story The Right Way.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

How will you grab the attention of your donors when their inbox is already full and they barely have time to read what’s already there? How will you convey your message in as few words as possible so you make the most of every second you have their attention? Your list might look something like this: Andrea’s success story.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Using a specific story and words from one of their alumni, Fiver effectively and emotionally conveys the impact their organization has on participants, and asks their audience to donate today. This is your opportunity to draw donors in with your story and get them personally invested in your cause. Tell A Story.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Watch her recent webinar, 6 Types of Stories You Should Be Telling on Social Media. It builds that trust and earns their attention, so when you do have something to ask them, they’ll pay attention. One month could be hope, the next month could be resilience–it’s completely dependent upon your cause and your mission area.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at three important steps to take as you start planning your year-end fundraising campaign, including: Setting your year-end fundraising goals Identifying your campaign’s story Planning for donor retention Let’s take a look! Stories say so much more than statistics! How can those points help you tell a story?

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

What actions do you want them to take––and more importantly, are those actions realistic with someone who has recently been introduced to your cause? Every cause has multiple reasons why someone should care, and depending on the size and structure of your organization, some may have more internal weight and priority than others.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 18, 2021

This is pretty long-winded, and might lose your audience’s attention—not because it isn’t compelling, but because it doesn’t get to the point. A clearly-defined need is a great way to grab someone’s attention right out of the gate. Capitalize on the parts of your nonprofit’s story that carry emotional weight.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, fundraisers have struggled to engage online donors with the cause. The livestream is the only point of contact between guests and the cause , so it must look good, sound good, and maintain excitement and tension throughout to keep people from walking away. You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

The key is to engage them as close to the moment of their gift as you possible because you already have their attention. You need to give these audiences more information about the problem you are working to solve, how your organization is doing that, and why you need their support to do it. First, define your impact.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2021

Even a simple walk outside for half an hour can reset the day and give you the break you need to take in your problems with a clear head. Simply getting on with it makes a huge difference to how you feel about any problem. It’s something called avoidance behavior: short-term fixes which create long-term problems. . Take Control.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Understand the Power of Data Leveraging data to understand your donors is critical because it allows your nonprofit to drive the strategies that connect your cause to your donors’ passions. Clean up dirty or messy data early on to identify problem spots. Looking for help to utilize your data to drive your year-end strategy?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! They don’t do anything to promote your brand, your cause, or your mission.

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Qgiv

MARCH 15, 2022

In that case, you must clearly state the problem you’re trying to solve and share how you’ll approach solving it. Why is your approach to solving the problem better? But who do you ask to contribute to your cause? No one should feel obligated to give, but they should have the option to donate in support of the cause.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

To help tell this story better, (RED) recently took a trip with one of our supporters, Roche, to Zambia to film a series of labs that are conducting life-saving tests and giving patients and doctors critical information in the fight against preventable diseases. The problem is that they just aren’t engaged around global health.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By translating these lessons into the nonprofit context, we can gain valuable insights into crafting campaigns that inspire participation rather than simply grab attention. Repeat what works – Keep using effective stories, calls to action, and emotional appeals. Don’t rely too much on gimmicks or guilt.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To take advantage of these powerful giving trends, preparation is key to ensure your organization secures meaningful results when competing with organizations across cause areas that are making a similar appeal. Pay extra attention to tags on top donors and reach out to those who haven’t given in a while or haven ’ t been contacted lately.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 25, 2019

It involves using rational and emotional appeals to move listeners and readers to take some action, like making a gift or volunteering time in support of your cause. This research is a goldmine for fundraisers and other nonprofit leaders seeking to hone their craft and improve their ability to bring together good people and good causes. .

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Within Media Cause’s Creative, Brand, and Design team, one of our favorite things to do— besides creating incredible work for our clients—is sharing inspirational and educational resources with each other: articles, POVs, webinars, classes, books, case studies, blogs, tutorials, cheese. Just wanted to see if you were paying attention.).

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

But what are we actually changing in order to fix the problem? You see, one of the key problems – especially for annual giving portfolios – is that there are lots of donors. Hundreds, if not thousands of donors that require our attention. A story about a need, a story about someone who has been helped, etc.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. They speak to supporters with authenticity and display your story in a way that easily grabs the viewer’s heart. There are many ways to tell your organization’s story without asking the people you serve to appear on camera.

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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. This helps put a face to your appeal and generate empathy for your cause. Follow these steps to tell a complete story : Select a protagonist. Define the problem. Wrap it up with a call to action.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Right now, we’re seeing lots of lackluster results from a variety of causes in a variety of areas. Worries about the economy and rising gas prices can cause people to pull back on their giving. That’s too many Asks in a short period of time which can cause the appeal to fall flat. What do you see? Was it at least 5%?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Have Them at Hello Start with an irresistible subject line that’s 50 characters or less and grabs your audience’s attention: Convey urgency. (“Our Once confirmed, welcome them with an email that tells your organization’s story and sets expectations on how often they’ll hear from you. Ask a question. (“How Personalize it. (“Joe,

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