Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Small to mid-sized nonprofits: rather than hiring your fifth development director in three years, consider outsourcing your creative and/or grants, freeing up your fundraiser’s time for growing relationships. Your emotional case for support drives all donor communications, from grant proposals to web copy to fundraising appeals.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Deciphering Key Questions It is equally as important to determine what to collect as it is to identify what we can stop giving our attention. However, grants to create publicly available data sets or data training for marginalized groups or under resourced organizations do not by themselves lead to equitable outcomes.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

When I talk to other non-profit professionals about email fundraising, many of the questions I get asked boil down to how to capture and keep people’s attention. In this article I’m going to show you my approach to narrative and storytelling in email that has helped me raise just shy of $1m in a year for one of my clients.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Together with partners like Salesforce, over the past 16 years (RED) has raised over $700 million dollars for global health, and (RED)-funded grants have impacted over 245 million people. How Can Brands Leverage Storytelling To Tap Into the Cultural Zeitgeist and Shift Public Perception? And storytelling is at the very heart of that.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Using your brand colors can also help attract attention from people who may be already familiar with your organization and increase your brand visibility online. Storytelling Through Ads Storytelling through Facebook Ads for nonprofits helps make your promoted content more engaging for your audience.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. If you’re looking for a smaller event with a more specific focus, you may want to check out the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference! Fundraisers who leave the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference leave inspired by the sessions and other attendees alike. Click here to learn more about NTC 2021.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

This work can include writing newsletters, social media posts, research articles, editorials in the voice of the founder, and grant writing. 5 Creative Content beyond text Generative AI tools are becoming very powerful storytelling aids. This can lead to increased productivity and cost savings.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Here are several types of tickets you can consider offering, each with its unique advantages: General Admission Tickets : These are the standard tickets that grant entry to the event. Incorporate compelling visuals, such as event photos or promotional graphics, to capture attention. Emotional connections drive ticket sales.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

In previous years, we called it our Digital Storytelling Challenge. We thought we’d ask some past winners to tell us about how they’ve been using their videos and how important storytelling is to their organization. Our story challenges get lots of attention. Storytelling is an important part of any organization.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Fundraising & Grants/ @CASEAdvance. Fundraising & Grants. The program provides focused attention on key compliance issues for both private foundations and charitable organizations, plus practical walk-throughs of an IRS audit and an Attorney General Investigation.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A major part of making your marketing campaigns successful is by using visual storytelling. Drag-and-drop tools and libraries full of graphic design elements make it easy for you to put together the designs you need to grab your supporters’ attention. Grant management. Grants are a great funding source for many nonprofits.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

If you’re going to the BBCON 2013 Conference starting September 29 th , you should expect a great conference filled some of my favorite nonprofits and campaigners who will be sharing their insights in email marketing, storytelling via multiple channels, and social media wins and fails. Dr. Seuss Helps You Rock Digital Storytelling.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 29, 2010

. • In her post, Nonprofit blogs: why this one works , Lisbeth of Nonprofit Execs on the Edge points to 2 keys to a juicy blog: a focus on storytelling and blog posts that aren't staff-generated. Nonprofit 2.0 This balance between 1 and 3 -- deflecting praise but also driving your org's strategy -- simply works.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

If you attend, be ready to pay attention and take good notes. There were also a limited number of discounted registrations ($400) for nonprofits with total revenues under $1,000,000 that were granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost: General admission is free.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2017

Measurement, Storytelling and Breaking Silos. We will see continued demand for measuring and reporting the results of grants, community partnerships, and employee programs. The importance of measurement will continue to grow in 2017. Technology.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept. For more storytelling tips, check out our guide, How To Tell Stories that Connect, Move, And Inspire Everyone. Is storytelling a big component of the campaign? Why is year-end giving such a big deal?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2015

Yesterday, I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens. If you don’t know Chris Block, he is a gifted storyteller. ” It can be practiced simply with just paying attention to your breathing.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Publicize volunteer grant opportunities. Through volunteer grant programs, companies provide grants to organizations where employees volunteer on a regular basis. Incentivize potential volunteers to get involved with your nonprofit on a regular basis by educating them about volunteer grant opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

What this often means is that their messages might not garner the media attention or viral traction they deserve. While emotive storytelling is crux to engaging the hearts and minds of social media consumers, advocates are ethically bound to preserve the privacy of vulnerable clients. originality, empathy, integrity and courage.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This means more than just losing your employees’ attention at your All Hands meetings. Offer corporate giving opportunities , such as matching gifts and volunteer grants, to help your workers make an impact through your business. Impact storytelling. The best way to connect them to your cause is through your beneficiaries.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

The report analyzes the results of the Give to the Max Day in Greater Washington, DC. The event had three components: A contest that stimulated gifts from individuals and encouraged nonprofits to give attention to acquiring new donors or re-engage lapsed donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2009

In particular, the building of platforms that allow for (1) storytelling and communication, and (2) effecting and demonstrating impact, allow for continuous commitment to the movement. There are a few foundational questions to be asked before building a cultural movement through the use of media and storytelling.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2020

Some organizations have focused on storytelling, highlighting the good that comes from the work they do. There’s certainly a greater focus on storytelling with our partners, and wanting to make sure we’re lifting up positive news and stories in a time where it can feel like the news cycle’s negativity is never-ending.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2012

Nonprofit marketing expert, and NTEN board member extraordinaire, Nancy Schwartz wants to help you with a straightforward value swap: you give her your attention for 5 minutes and she'll share her expertise on storytelling.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

They used Twitter to draw attention to a free concert happening on the Washington, Mall which resulted in 60,000 people attending. The training event, which will be live streamed starting at 9:00 am , will feature fundraising and social media gurus Katya Andresen, Danielle Brigida, Tracy Equality Viselli, Jocelyn Harmon and more.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 28, 2020

This wasn’t easy before and it will be even harder now, but as attention to labor concerns increases and our understanding of who “essential workers” really are shifts, now is the time. We clearly need to find the balance between keeping our institutions financially viable and treating our workforce as it deserves to be treated. Let’s do it.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Give Data the Attention It Deserves How do last year’s operating costs inform this year’s annual appeal goals? Pay close attention to what worked in the past and use your organization’s data to make informed decisions. Did you meet last year’s fundraising goals, or did you fall short? Did you raise more than you needed?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 4, 2011

In an increasingly image-driven world, it is necessary for nonprofit organizations to capitalize on the undeniable power of visual storytelling to support their mission. The visual story of the Bhopal Medical Appeal was subsequently awarded a Getty Grant for Good in 2011 after winning the 2011 Focus for Humanity NGO Assignment Fellowship.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Maddie Grant, founding partner at Culture That Works and NTEN board member. NetSquared DC Engagement Strategies Panelists — Maddie Grant, Andrew Nachison, and Dale Pfeifer (left to right). Your audience will respond to stories that immediately grab their attention. The panelists included. Dale Pfeifer, CEO of GoodWorld.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

How to write a winning grant proposal) will also be displayed in search results. Not to mention, people have short attention spans. For example, you can use storytelling to create an easy-to-follow and engaging visitor experience. Incorporate your keyword into your webpage’s title and main headers or sections. Meta description.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

James was a grant writer for a nonprofit that worked with children. He applied for grants to help his NPO expand its reach, but lately, he’s run into a bit of a snag. Until he started using more storytelling with his grants. Plus, these answers will directly apply to what you are going to write in your grant proposal.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If your nonprofit is stuck in rut or relying on a few big dollar donors or granting institutions for a majority of your funding, a grassroots fundraising or advocacy campaign might be just the answer you’re looking for. As a contrast, many nonprofits rely on a few large gifts from major donors and/or grants from major institutions.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

and all over the world, that focus on essential topics like: Fundraising & Grants. Fundraising & Grants / #IFC2016 / @TheResAlliance. Fundraising & Grants. Annual Conference of Grant Professionals. Annual Conference of Grant Professionals. Grant Professionals Association / Atlanta, GA / $840.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It’s no secret that you have the opportunity to capitalize on the momentum #GivingTuesday to fundraise for your nonprofit: the challenge is what #GivingTuesday ideas and best practices will help your nonprofit capture attention? Download your #GivingTuesday planning guide below: 1. Prepare Early. Make Partnerships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Pay close attention to this because it is likely that you will lose your audience’s attention at the same moments. Eileen Smith of Spokesmith, on empathy: “A great way to demonstrate you have values in common is through storytelling. Go deeper — use empathy. If you don’t have your own story — retell someone else’s.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

They are in one or many channels and your job as a nonprofit marketer is to deliver the right message to them at the right time—ultimately convincing them to spend their attention, time, and money with you. Google Grants. I recommend using Google Grants as your initial base search strategy. Paid Google Ads.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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!

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