sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Here are five ways to prove impact through storytelling—and how you, the grantmaker, can help. Your role as a grantmaker could involve providing guidance on ethical and trauma-informed storytelling practices , ensuring that an individual’s story is shared with dignity and respect.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Notice how subconsciously your attention was just hooked? of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. As entrepreneurial expert Gary Vaynerchuk puts it, “Storytelling is by far the most underrated skill in business.” Happy storytelling! Once upon a time….

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Evening meals sometimes went on for hours as we continued our storytelling. When I began writing proposals, storytelling was the only way I knew to convey the problems my organization faced and what we were doing to overcome those problems. But storytelling still plays a prominent role in all requests that I write.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Eroding Trust The loss of trust is now a global problem. And it’s one of the biggest problems nonprofits face. What was initially considered a challenge has now become a workforce crisis in need of immediate remedy and commitment to overcome longstanding problems exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And, most importantly, we discovered new strategies for adaptation and problem solving. But we also paid special attention to looking after each other. “To Stuart Meyer is currently Founder and Chief Storyteller, Social Frequency Media. We learned the importance of technology for communication and collaboration.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Last month brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. Storytelling is a skill. What took longer was actually convincing myself that writing a book teaching salespeople how to be better storytellers would make the world a better place.

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

So many things are competing for your supporters’ (and potential supporters’) attention, from the latest meme to their endless email queue—how can you capture their interest amidst all that noise? But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Next, let’s talk about some storytelling strategies to help you maximize your giving. In this story, you are highlighting a problem that your organization solves, what it matters that you keep solving it, and how donors can help set you up for success in the new year. And we can all use more engagement during December, right?

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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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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. Solving this problem costs only $.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

By sharing struggle, you are likely to engage your audience on a deep level in which they will sit up, pay attention, and long to know how things turn out. Introduce the struggle, describe it, and then demonstrate how the character overcame the problem — most likely with the help of your organization and supporters.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

How Can Brands Leverage Storytelling To Tap Into the Cultural Zeitgeist and Shift Public Perception? And the late, great Steve Jobs gave (RED) some pretty good advice on storytelling: Keep it simple. How Does a Brand Like (RED) Use Storytelling To Mobilize Other Brands To Do Good? And storytelling is at the very heart of that.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

It’s also a time where you have an intense amount of attention and focus on your actions, your performance, and even how fast or slow you walk. Finally, there can be situations when the outgoing CEO becomes a key issue to mitigate in your transition plan and consumes a considerable amount of your time, energy, and attention.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 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. Storytelling is a skill. Storytelling is a powerful tool. And, the newest installment in the series is equally good, informative, practical and actionable.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

Storytelling is a tactic that many non-profit organizations use in order to create empathy between the donors and the project, and to also share the results of their contributions. The post 10 Tips for Writing a Better Donor Thank You Letter appeared first on The Storytelling Non-Profit.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 16, 2020

Every month it feels like we have to compete harder for attention. The problem is that if you keep thinking about what you have to do in fundraising and communications to stand out, it often leads you down the path of tactics that feel gimmicky, uncomfortable, and out of integrity with how your non-profit wants to show up.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 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. Storytelling is a skill. Storytelling is a powerful tool. And, the newest installment in the series is equally good, informative, practical and actionable.

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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. Problem solve. Then, show you’re working to solve that problem with the help of your supporters. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A smart online donation form is more likely to retain potential donors’ attention and encourage them to complete the process. Make a gift yourself and watch for problems or places where a new donor might experience confusion. It requires minimal time and effort to fill out.

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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. Storytelling is a skill. What took longer was actually convincing myself that writing a book teaching salespeople how to be better storytellers would make the world a better place.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 5, 2022

We have problems thinking of what to say. You’ll also want to strategically use bolding or italics to call extra attention to key points in your letter. The post How to Write Your Best Fundraising Letter appeared first on The Storytelling Non-Profit. Sometimes it's difficult. Sometimes we run into writer's block.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Attention to Detail: From the placement of napkins to the arrangement of floral arrangements, your meticulous attention to detail ensures that every element contributes to the overarching aesthetic. Problem-Solving: Quick thinking and adaptability to troubleshoot any issues that arise during the setup or event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

For example, this @FeedingAmerica tweet communicates the billion-pound problem that is food waste, but closes the tweet with a positive spin about how they are working to solve the problem of food waste and in terms of engagement, the tweet performed above average: 2. Breaking news relevant to your mission and programs.

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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. Storytelling is a skill. Storytelling is a powerful tool. This is a great week. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It helps them relax. Including me.

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

It can justify the work that your organization is doing, help others understand why it is critical, and offer exciting new ways to motivate others to help solve the problems your organization is working on. Focus their attention, and they'll get it. It's locked in white papers, policy briefs, and fact sheets.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

Gulati : Efforts to tackle pressing problems such as climate change and inequality have stalled, leaving society at a crossroads. I found that deep purpose companies are extremely attentive to their culture and bring it into close alignment with their purpose. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Just wanted to see if you were paying attention.). Creative-problem solving on a small budget. But instead of seeing this as a problem, how can we turn it into an advantage? . Last year’s pandemic only amplified the importance of being able to find non-traditional approaches to problem solving.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The challenge is grabbing your visitor’s attention. Because the site convinced me that the organization was working to solve an urgent problem and that my gift would make a meaningful difference. It demonstrates your organization’s unique approach to addressing a community problem. But it’s not as easy as it sounds.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Gulati : Efforts to tackle pressing problems such as climate change and inequality have stalled, leaving society at a crossroads. I found that deep purpose companies are extremely attentive to their culture and bring it into close alignment with their purpose. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia: My framework that I use with my clients is 80/20: 80% of your posts should be informative, educational, inspirational, helpful, valuable, shedding light on your programs, storytelling, etc. It builds that trust and earns their attention, so when you do have something to ask them, they’ll pay attention.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to nonprofit storytelling, in which you’ll explore the following points: The Importance of Storytelling for Nonprofits. 7 Tips for Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits Using Digital Marketing. Invite supporters to join.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

The storytelling was engaging and compelling. As activists, professionals in social good, and as storytellers, we have to move beyond engaging the community to really parsing out what is the right change and the effective path to the solution. Here’s the problem – these simple narratives can cause damage.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

You’ll wow them with the attention. . The problem with goal-setting today is that not meeting a goal is viewed as failure. A skilled communicator can turn the power of storytelling into compelling messaging that inspires action. Consider personally contacting a few first-time donors, too. DON’T REST ON ANY LAURELS.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A popular way to bring attention to your charity fundraiser is through a personal challenge. There are many storytelling best practices that charities use, some of which you can incorporate into your own personal fundraising story. Focus on the following: Set up the problem. Perform A Personal Challenge.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2022

Gulati : Efforts to tackle pressing problems such as climate change and inequality have stalled, leaving society at a crossroads. I found that deep purpose companies are extremely attentive to their culture and bring it into close alignment with their purpose. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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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. Use statistics to vividly demonstrate the scale of the problem being addressed. Put a human face on the cause through case studies, testimonials, and videos.

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