Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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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. Social media is the perfect place to talk about their experiences and share their stories. 6) Use video and live streaming for storytelling. If you’re doing this, make sure to measure the clickthrough rate.

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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. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization. Incorporating a CTA like a donation link or a volunteer sign-up form can amplify the impact of your story. Problem solve.

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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. Tag and thank them.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But direct mail isn’t dead —the personal touch, visibility, and open rate that comes with direct mail have made it significant in the digital age. Every piece of direct mail that converts donors has to not only capture their attention but also move them to take the next step and give. Tell stories in your direct mail campaign.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

This level of personalization not only enhances donor satisfaction but also boosts retention rates by encouraging your donors to stay engaged with your cause! Master the art of nonprofit storytelling Storytelling is an essential tool for nonprofits, and its importance continues to grow year after year.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Personalization in the subject line will boost your open rate and tangible offers like ‘get 4 more kids to camp!’ The ACLU sent me this email the morning after Giving Tuesday to say they know a lot causes are vying for my attention and that it’s not too late to help them meet their match. Alice, help get 4 more kids to camp!

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

Guest post by Vanessa Chase : Fundraising & Communications Strategist, Storytelling Enthusiast and Philanthropy Advocate. Donor stewardship is a great place to begin making changes that can impact your donor retention rates. Hundreds, if not thousands of donors that require our attention. photo cred:Flickr.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Stories are social. The importance of digital reputation management – stories last forever and can spread quickly. Some things have not changed: Time and attention are finite. Everyone loves a good story. Stories need to be compelling, immersive, human, funny, or provocative to capture attention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Tweets with links have an 86% higher retweet rate and higher engagement overall because people are hesitant to retweet or engage with tweets that do not have a source or a call-to-action. 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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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. Personal stories, donor benefits, time sensitivity?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Stories are windows into new worlds. Now more than ever, nonprofits need to share stories of how they’re making the world better.

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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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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

The goals you set will help you plan the rest of your campaign: The channels you use for appeals, decisions about your event, and even the types of stories you’ll tell your donors will hinge on the goals you’ve set for your campaign. To grab attention and avoid being dismissed as junk mail, get creative with your envelope.

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

Given the attention that Data gets from the media, influencers, and the hill, we believe that every communications department is obligated to look closer at their data and how they are using it - and should be tapping into it to get work done towards your organizations goals. Focus the Story We touched on this principle above.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Moving forward, ask your donors to rate your organization on social media or provide a donor testimonial. 5: Collaborative Storytelling Sells. In a sharing economy, your story and the way it’s told is not completely under your control. Instead, your supporters are empowered to tell your story in their own, personal way.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

When your ads appear on your existing donors’ feeds, it reminds them of your cause and encourages them to donate again, increasing your donor retention rate. Creating compelling ads involves choosing the best ad format for your campaign and using your ads to tell a story that encourages people to click on your advertisement.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Choose useful metrics that track things like your engagement, impressions, reach, referrals, and conversion rates. 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. Focus on storytelling. Develop your brand.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

By offering a discounted rate for those who purchase tickets well in advance, you can create a sense of urgency and boost initial ticket sales. Incorporate compelling visuals, such as event photos or promotional graphics, to capture attention. Webinar Next-Level Storytelling Tactics for Nonprofits Learn More 9.

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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. The neat thing about Fiver is that there is time is built in for program staff to collect and story bank client testimonials, which means they’re not scrambling at the end. Your donors want to hear those stories.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2021

To be specific, many nonprofit organizations rely heavily on digital marketing due to its relatively low cost and quick delivery rates. Social media platforms promote the use of posts that are brief and attention-grabbing. Unfortunately, online spaces are not always the best places for emotional storytelling.

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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. How To Identify and Build Your Nonprofit’s Story in 5 Steps. Map out the basic arc of your story.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Given the attention that Data gets from the media, influencers, and the hill, we believe that every communications department is obligated to look closer at their data and how they are using it - and should be tapping into it to get work done towards your organizations goals. Focus the Story. Speak With Numbers. Reveal Change.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

On average, direct mail has an open rate of 57.5% Consider incorporating these strategies into your preliminary concepts for the campaign: Leverage storytelling. Take advantage of that personal touch by adding a story designed to strengthen your connection with donors even more. What are the benefits of direct mail fundraising?

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2019

When you start your awesome email with a great subject line, you’re more likely to increase your open and click-through rates. How can you design an effective email if you don’t know the story that you’re trying to tell? Once you have your story, you can effectively design an email that matches the aesthetic. Conversational.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, stories are more than just words on a page or images on a screen; they are the beating heart of your mission. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures. One of the primary ways we do this is through story. Now imagine your ideal donors. Who are they?

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

Between the visual storytelling opportunities, real time update capabilities, almost all of the same advertising options as Facebook, and 1 billion active monthly users* – Instagram is a no brainer to me. they do an amazing job of visual storytelling), @rainforestalliance. , @habitatforhumanity. , @aspca. , Share impact stories.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

If your nonprofit feeds the creative flame with passion and storytelling, you'll start getting somewhere. It is important to make sure you are using people's stories in their own voices to convey your message; to meet your audience where they are. And you'll be a lot more likely to create that flame with humor.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2013

In this post, How to Get a 2nd Gift from New Donors , Joe Garecht shares his 4 step new donor stewardship process to help nonprofits plan beyond the first contribution and get retention rates up past 22.9%. You know that in order to catch and keep the attention of new donors and current donors, you have to tell stories.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

These events aim to showcase the work that the nonprofit has accomplished on behalf of the donors, and is also a great opportunity to involve beneficiaries to share their stories. Location, date and time may encumber a high attendance rate. Be ready for the attention and use the momentum to carry out a year-long fundraising plan.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This means more than just losing your employees’ attention at your All Hands meetings. Studies show that high engagement rates can lead to a 23% increase in productivity and quality of work, boosting your revenue. Impact storytelling. Improved profitability. Increased retention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

You are limited to 150 characters, so get straight to the point, draw attention to your bio with emojis and campaign hashtags, and include a call-to-call to action. For example, Greenpeace Canada and No Kid Hungry : Story Highlight Covers. Write Good Captions.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 7, 2023

This will make you a more effective storyteller, help you create stronger CTAs, and make it more likely that you’ll hit your fundraising goals. Paint a Picture of Your Donor When you send a fundraising email, you’re not lobbing a story into the universe and hoping donors will give as a result. What stories do they want to hear?

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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. Choose a photo that enhances the story you’re telling and connects your reader to your cause.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2013

The stories, the characters, the themes, the plot, the brand — they’re all crafted in a way that envelopes even the innocent bystander. Hunger Games Lesson 1: Storytelling is Vital for Survival. Their story became bigger than the games. It’s one thing to write a story or speak of your mission’s impact.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Now we have smartphones, whose data, when strung together forms the story of our lives. I can’t remember when I first heard, our identity is the story we repeat to ourselves. Our Stories. Today we have a wild abundance to the ways we collect our stories. What emerges is a story – your story.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

But it’s not just about aesthetics; your design should have a purpose and tell a story. Storytelling through Design Now, let’s dive into the heart of your campaign – storytelling. Images, videos, and infographics are your allies in creating a compelling story. Also, consider bolding the important stuff.

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