EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

If possible, include a photo of the stakeholder! Phone Calling legislators can be a very effective way of bringing their attention to an issue or cause, and flooding phone lines with thousands of concerned constituent calls means you become essentially impossible to ignore. Lobby days (in-person or virtual!)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Once you’ve got their attention, people will want to get in touch, to find more information about becoming a member. You might want to hire a photographer for events, then get participant’s permission to tag them in photos on social media. 6) Use video and live streaming for storytelling. Run competitions and giveaways.

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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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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Click “Add a Button” on the top right of your nonprofit’s page underneath the cover photo. When visitors come to your Twitter profile, your call-to-action and donation link immediately draw their attention. The easiest path is the Facebook “Donate” button. Set up the button by signing in as an administrator to your nonprofit’s account.

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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. Create Visuals.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. The key is using stories to get people’s attention on social media channels. PHOTO OF SMILE TRAIN TWEET. I firmly believe in the latter.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Popular activities include: Photo booth area aligned with your theme that allows guests to create buzz and share as a memory on social media. Guests need to have time to enjoy their meal before you begin your program so they can give their full attention to the program. Focus on storytelling. Set realistic goals. Balance is key.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either! Upload powerful photos and videos.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone. That’s direct scientific proof that storytelling is the way to go when we want to engage and inspire people on GivingTuesday and beyond. It doesn’t have to be fancy!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Use these questions to guide your storytelling strategies and then add your text, images, video clips, and even narration to Adobe Spark Video! Photo-printing company Persnickety Prints knows its target customer inside and out, and that knowledge comes through in how it addresses its audience: 2. Who Am I Talking To?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 18, 2022

If you have access to a heatmaps tool, check out what parts of your emails attracted the most attention from your donors. Once you’ve compiled this information, you can use it to create more attention-grabbing emails for your Giving Tuesday email campaign. Focus on storytelling. Segment your donors.

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

That's what the Digital Storytelling Challenge seeks to accomplish every year. At the 2013 Digital Storytelling Awards Gala on May 28, the community's successes were clear. Our team was quite impressed with the quality of photos and videos submitted, and all the hard work that was put into each. " First Place Photo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. That said, the number of businesses fighting for their attention in their inboxes and on their news feeds may have left them feeling a bit fatigued. Not to worry.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Have a clear message Kick off your giving page with an attention-grabbing headline that captures your mission and what you’re asking for. Ideally, your page should, in 30 seconds, make clear to donors the ins-and-outs of your cause through engaging text, enthralling photos, videos, and graphics.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Photo Ads Photo ads are one of the most common types of promotion on Facebook. 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. Use before and after photos to show what your nonprofit is capable of.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Blogger Vu Lee, who wrote the forward to The Happy Healthy Nonprofit , offers up 9 tips for self-care , including downloading a chrome plugin that replaces 45 with photos of kittens. And, of course, tons of photos of kittens and cats. 2: Use Transmedia Storytelling to Share Stories That Inspires InspireAction.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

However, the real challenge begins when the initial urgency subsides and public attention shifts away. Having these elements in place not only positions you to capitalize on the increased attention during emergencies but also provides a clear pathway for donors to continue their support. This builds a connection.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Leverage Multiple Marketing Channels If you want to attract the attention of as many supporters as possible, develop a multichannel marketing strategy. Share photos and videos of the animals in your care and use relevant hashtags to expand your reach. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization. Show impact and results.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Are you shocked to find out that uploading photos is the number one activity on Facebook, or that Pinterest is the number one growing social platform these days? So, whether you are a social wallflower or a busy bee, visual storytelling allows your audience to see and engage with what you want them to. You are the storyteller.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

Use a few impactful images as well to enhance your storytelling. Make sure to personalize your email messages with the supporters’ name to grab their attention and make them feel special to your organization. On your online bidding platform, you’ll probably already have photos for every item you’re auctioning off.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Using a tool like Animato can make it easy for your nonprofit to create DYI videos, but to be successful you need to develop a strategy and use compelling storytelling. Jane Goodall Institute: Storytelling on Facebook and beyond with square videos. However, storytelling isn’t enough. Storytelling is key for shares.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We tried all sorts of things to get attention and see how far we could push the boundaries. And in a world where there’s constant demand for attention, and it’s easy to get distracted, taking the time to hone your learning skills makes a lot of sense. Put a photo of your kid, grandkid or beloved pet on your desk.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Knowing the answers to these questions can help you create content and social media that attracts people’s attention and draws new donors to your website. With new social media platforms popping up every day, it can be difficult to determine what platforms to focus your attention on. Focus on storytelling. Develop your brand.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The challenge is grabbing your visitor’s attention. Something in the photos and the language on the page pulled me in and made me care. A photo accompanied by a concise story or a short video with an attention-grabbing headline should be right there to introduce your visitor to the essence of your organization’s work.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Using an online platform, set each volunteer up with their own campaign page , which they can personalize with a photo and description of their connection with your cause. As you create marketing content, use storytelling strategies. Volunteers share their campaign pages with friends, family, and the rest of their personal networks.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Optimize your photos. When choosing your header image, pick a photo that best represents the work your organization does. Whether it’s a photo of your volunteers in action or pictures of the communities you serve, the photo you pick should demonstrate your organization’s impact to visitors to your LinkedIn page.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts. But, with more competition than ever, tried-and-true methods aren’t as effective as they used to be.

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2023

Come up with a catchy title for each item, ensure your descriptions are skimmable, and add relevant photos. Videos are more engaging than text or images alone, hold supporters’ attention for longer, and provide a multimedia storytelling experience. Choose a high-definition, well-composed photo as the base of your eCard.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Your NGO can use a variety of compelling storytelling methods to share your history with your supporters. Use microblogs and trustworthy platforms to drive attention to your website and social media pages. Social media is such a visual platform, and videos and photos attract more attention than text.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. . Communicate with your audience by showing engaging photos of your work or a testimonial. Your peer-to-peer software should provide the opportunity for them to share these elements with personal photos and customized descriptions. Millennial Impact Report.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Use compelling photos and video. Because you have such a small amount of time to grab your reader’s attention, you need to catch their eye immediately. Make this page short, easy to read, and include photos if possible so the donor can get an idea of how their money will make a difference.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

TechSoup has been running international video and photo competitions for some years now. 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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Some things have not changed: Time and attention are finite. Some points and examples we shared in response to questions: Fundraisers need to be experts in transmedia storytelling techniques and exploring new possibilities for sharing stories. Stories need to be compelling, immersive, human, funny, or provocative to capture attention.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Flickr Photo by lyzadanger. Rubel talks about the issue of &# content decay&# or the amount time content has to get attention from our networks. This includes understanding when your community is engaged so it easier to engage them in a meaningful way. Frequency and good storytelling are important. hours on Twitter.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

In the digital age, where most traditional storytelling is done over the Internet, attention spans are ever shrinking. National Library of Medicine put the average 2013 attention span at 8 seconds. Of that 8 second average attention span, I can assure you that my generation is on the lower end of that count. Incredible.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

To take your donation page to the next level, use these top strategies: Leverage storytelling: New site visitors might not feel completely sold on whether they should give to your organization. To illustrate your nonprofit’s impact and demonstrate how donations will be used, highlight a brief story at the top of your donation page.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. By appealing to a wide range of our senses, videos capture our attention and activate our emotions, unlike any other medium. We shared Yash’s invaluable insights on digital storytelling and we couldn’t resist sharing his advice on creating compelling videos.

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