Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2014

I don’t have to tell anyone who reads Beth’s blog about the value of storytelling. Few would deny that storytelling is a powerful tool for inspiring action and influencing thought leaders, donors, and decision makers. However, few of us working in the social impact space could admit to utilizing storytelling to its fullest potential.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2021 Communicator Awards winner of 12 awards in six different categories! The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications. Without further ado: the winners! The Vilcek Foundation. The Frist Art Museum.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We are excited to share that we have been selected for 12 Davey Awards for our “Creative David” excellence in web design. The Davey Awards competition honors the achievements of the “Creative Davids” internationally who derive their strength from big ideas, not big budgets. NTI Nuclear Security Index. I’m Determined.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

We are so very excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized in nine categories in this year’s W³ Awards competition. The W³ Awards competition honors creative excellence on the web and recognizes the creative and marketing professionals behind award-winning sites, videos, and marketing programs. AARP Livability Index.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

We are so very excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized in nine categories in this year’s W³ Awards competition. The W³ Awards competition honors creative excellence on the web and recognizes the creative and marketing professionals behind award-winning sites, videos, and marketing programs. AARP Livability Index.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. Harold led an exercise that challenged us to find ways to be more intentional with our storytelling. About the Author. Cristina Jones.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2021

Any experienced marketer would tell you that understanding one’s audience is key to success in communication. After you identify the goals and objectives of your communication efforts, you can identify an audience. Each goal may have several different audiences in which you want to communicate to. . Pain Points. Occupations.

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Bloomerang

JULY 27, 2021

Over centuries, storytelling has followed a similar pattern. You can apply the same blueprint again and again and know the stories will be well received by your audience. . When it comes to nonprofit storytelling , The Singularity Effect is proven to be effective. Knowing your audience helps with this.

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Forum One

JANUARY 4, 2022

As we wrap up our reflection on 2021 and are ready to kick start 2022, we are immensely proud of the strategies, designs, and tools we’ve developed to help our mission-driven clients have an impact in the areas they care about most. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. The ALS Association. Vilcek Foundation.

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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. Congratulations to all of these award winners, and collective gratitude to all the participants in this year’s digital storytelling challenge.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2021

In Parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, we discussed identifying your objectives and discussed how to better understand your audience. Your organization or brand may have a slightly different approach than that of another organization—but it’s important your audience learns what to expect from you. Stories are relatable.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

This is especially effective when trying to convince an audience why the mission of your organization is an important one. Stories are a form of communication that really shows an audience why something matters by giving an issue a context, a face, and a name. . Struggles can be big or small. character against nature. relationships).

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

Your Who : Your Audience. It’s important to note that one of the best forms of messaging is through storytelling. Chances are good your audience members are not hanging out on all of your available platforms, so it is likely you will be reaching fresh eyes each time. Which brings us to the next factor, the audience.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

These include awards for best-in-industry websites and even an app. The new American Jazz Museum brand positions the museum to be a beacon of rich history and vibrancy for the community and neighborhood and attract audiences from around the country to experience music from a range of eras and artists.

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

My friends at TechSoup asked me to pass along info about their upcoming digital storytelling event. We will help you learn how to maximize the impact of your organization's message with online audio, video, and images. Attend the Challenge Screening and Awards party at TechSoup Headquarters in San Francisco or from Second Life.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

This may mean abandoning “traditional” newsletter content (like an update letter from your Executive Director) in favor of content that engages and inspires your audience to action. Share an impact story A great non-profit newsletter idea is to use storytelling. What content ideas are you thinking of using in your newsletter?

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

How much guests enjoy themselves can greatly impact your funds raised and the chances that your event will grow by word of mouth in future years. Step 2: Consider your audience. Just like every marketing effort, you need to know your audience if you want to successfully appeal to them. What’s the age range of the guest list? .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

It’s important to determine goals and objectives , understand your audience , and develop a coherent message as first steps because having these pieces in place will help you identify the best medium or communication channel for each nonprofit message. . It helps solidify your nonprofit brand and build rapport with your audience.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2021 WebAwards winner of seven awards in six different categories! To mark its anniversary, NRDC launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories and moments from the last 50 years. The Frist Art Museum. Outstanding Website. The ALS Association.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 28, 2022

Jack Harries understands the power of storytelling. Research has shown that if 100% of students in developed countries received climate education, the emissions impact would be greater than that of wind and solar combined. Read more from Cristina Jones: 5 Tips for Defining Brand Identity Through Intentional Storytelling.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Michael Hoffman, founder of the DoGooder Awards, reached out to me let me know that it was time for public voting. As Michael wrote in a guest post last year , marketers are discovering the power of video and they now have a lot of data to prove that it works. But it’s not easy to create effective videos.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Let’s explore how these two factors impact higher education and the potential strategies institutions can adopt. Ensure your marketing, website, and social media appeal to a broad audience and reflect an ever-changing student population. Use video storytelling! How is the perceived value of a college degree changing?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Focus on selling – Judge ads by sales results, not awards. Make the mission or program the hero – Focus messaging on your nonprofit’s values, impact, and service. This showed him that ad campaigns should spotlight the product itself – the emotional impact it provides. Creativity matters only if it sells.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 20, 2021

Before you communicate with an audience, get together with your board and staff and get your stuff straight. Madison Gonzalez is a National Public Speaker, Storyteller of the Year Award-Winner, Best-Selling Author of Dear Mirror, Events Manager, and Published Poet. Sounds very spiritual doesn’t it? Have a coherent mission.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2021

This gives your audience multiple chances to support you while choosing to attend the event they’re most comfortable with. Madison Gonzalez is a National Public Speaker, Storyteller of the Year Award-Winner, Best-Selling Author of Dear Mirror, Events Manager, and Published Poet. Host an outdoor in-person fundraising event.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2012

Winners of the Digital Storytelling Challenge (TSDigs) stand to receive exciting prizes from TechSoup’s generous donor partners like Adobe, Cisco Systems, Seagate, Citrix, Flickr, and SlideRocket. The Audience Choice Award is your chance to pick the digital story you feel made the biggest impact.

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Forum One

JUNE 29, 2021

While sometimes seen as a necessary task amidst other priorities, your annual report is both the moment to tell your nonprofit’s story of impact over the last year and a major opportunity to increase engagement and excitement in your mission for years to come. . The State of Babies Yearbook 2021. Girls Who Code.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 31, 2012

Our guests will talk about consistency, production quality, distribution tips and ways to work effectively together to achieve the greatest impact with your nonprofit stories. He has spoken publicly about his work to audiences at the Smithsonian, UC. Get your story ideas ready and RSVP for Nonprofits Live on February 8.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The first grants are to be awarded later this year. Economic downturns have had a significant impact on the sustainability of local news outlets, leading to layoffs and closures in many areas. They can also invest in innovative projects and experiments that explore new revenue models, storytelling techniques, and technology solutions.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

In the past few years, we've seen the transformation from long to extremely short-form digital content like that on Vine and Instagram, and we've experienced the rise and fall of numerous storytelling apps never to be seen or heard of again. But how can stories touch hearts and minds if they go unnoticed and unheard?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

Learning to Improvise Can be Life-Changing , from The Detroit Creativity Project , demonstrates the highest level of technical production and takes the audience on a stirring, heartfelt journey into Detroit's schools. Then imagine how this teaching can impact children's lives, transforming their journey through life.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Data storytelling is about bringing your data to life in three simple steps: Explore: find patterns and insights Monitor: check performance (leading indicators and key performance indicators) Explain: go beyond the what and dig further into the why. Reiterate their impact, celebrate their success, and say thank you every step of the way.”

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2012

Our guests will talk about consistency, production quality, distribution tips and ways to work effectively together to achieve the greatest impact with your nonprofit stories. Driven by a desire to make a game-changing difference in how people consume content, Tom comfortably resides at the junction where media and technology collide.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Your marketing messages should explain the positive impact that participants can have on your mission by raising funding on behalf of your nonprofit. Consider incorporating storytelling into your recruitment campaign. Use this opportunity to also award top participants with a prize or certificate.

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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. The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge received many many entries from 12 different countries.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Their latest iteration, titled “Radical Impact” will bring together over 25,000 nonprofit professionals across three days and 75+ high-impact sessions to provide them with actionable next steps in their fundraising and marketing efforts. Cost: General admission is free.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2014

So without further ado, meet our judges, a collection of storytelling experts who will be choosing our awardees. Awards will be announced at our gala on October 22, 2014 at SOMArts in San Francisco (you can RSVP and get your invitation here ). Joaquin Alvarado. Joaquin Alvarado is CEO for The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR).

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