Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

There’s both an art and science to effectively using social media and by implementing the best practices below your NGO’s ability to reach a global audience is significantly increased. Donors and supporters are increasing overwhelmed by text-heavy storytelling – especially on mobile devices.

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Forum One

MARCH 8, 2021

We designed and developed a custom website that includes a powerful and integrated storytelling component—“Profiles in Peace”—that allows GIWPS to create its own voice on the platform where site visitors can view videos and oral histories from around the globe. Telling stories through images of empowerment.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The National Council on Mental Wellbeing drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. Support Children’s Colorado Foundation. Pacific Science Center.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The National Council on Mental Wellbeing drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. Support Children’s Colorado Foundation. Pacific Science Center.

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See3

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Many nonprofits fall into the trap of believing that their audience is the general public, when the truth is that your supporters are much more nuanced than that. A great way to narrow in on your organization’s audience is to develop audience personas. How Make-A-Wish is Using Audience Personas .

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This can help you engage a wider global audience while breaking down geographic barriers. 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.

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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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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. Ensure it aligns with how your audience views the holiday. As you create marketing content, use storytelling strategies.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Thanks to YouTube, videos can be raw, without heavy editing, and still strike the right chord with audiences. “We Virtual tour: A peek behind the curtain at your organization will engage your audience, especially those who are curious about your work. There are many sites with free and low-cost images and music.

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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. Let’s get started.

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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. She founded The Storytelling Nonprofit to help nonprofits connect in more meaningful ways with donors through stories and stewardship. We’ve been inspired and moved by your stories. Bailey Rosser.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2013

Check out my pinterest board “ Nonprofit Infographics.” Before you hire a designer, work with your in-house design or do it yourself, it is a good idea to identify the goal, audience, data, and key message that you to communicate. So you also need data visualization, marketing, and storytelling skills.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Ami’s one and only board is called “ Really want these ” and instead of Louboutins, iPhone cases and nail art she’s dying to try, Ami’s pinned images include plain rice, faucets for clean drinking water, and chalk for school. The images link to your fundraising landing page. It links to a donation landing page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2012

Ash Shepherd wrote a guest post earlier this week that offered fabulous templates and steps for developing the graphic images for your Facebook Page. Here’s how to shape your new page around photos and images that engage and motivate your community: Your Facebook Cover Photo Is Prime Real Estate: So Find Photo(s) That Tell Your Story Best.

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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. They have the power to inspire, engage, and ignite action in ways that data and statistics alone cannot.

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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. But there may be a group of willing volunteers that you’ve previously overlooked: children! You can also include infographics or images for visual appeal.

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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. SOS Children’s Villages Illinois acquired 75% of their new donors for the entire year with their year-end peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. Why is year-end giving such a big deal? Be specific.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 4, 2017

Also check out the work Microsoft did with the Missing Children Society of Canada and the Calgary Police Department. These partners deployed Azure services to create a system for helping to more quickly and reliably rescue missing children. Obey the Simple Truths of Digital Storytelling. Image: Wes Holing. Authenticity.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When your page is visually appealing, you’re more likely to wow your audience. Understand Your Audience Once you’ve chosen your platform, it’s time to get a better understanding of your audience. These are fictional representations of different segments of your audience. Start with creating donor personas.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

The more peer-to-peer participants you recruit, the more your mission is brought to the forefront of different audiences. Basic peer-to-peer planning looks like this: [This image describes the basic steps of a peer-to-peer fundraiser: 1. Determine a goal, 2. Recruit volunteers, 3. Provide resources, 4. Share campaign pages, 5.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2015

When I began working with nonprofits, I realized that there is a very common parallel between recruiting and fundraising: storytelling. She’s worked the early morning shift and has served breakfast to and seen many, many children off to school over those years. Target your audience! This is great for donor retention!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2014

engaging in digital storytelling. Through online testing, we can gain insights into our audience, and make our creative work better. No best practice or example works — or is applicable — to all organizations and all audiences. reviewing email and e-newsletter metrics. adopting design best practices. The first rule?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Image by Codilicious from Flickr. Father McKenna Center : The McKenna Center serves the needs of the poor, men, women and children through a variety of programs funded by generous individuals, religious orders and institutions, foundations and government grants.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2011

Examples: With School Children Raising Money for Nonprofits, What Is the Line Between Engagement and Exploitation? Fine said it's extremely important to get familiar with editors as well as their audiences. Superman as a Public School English Teacher: Day 1 (Satire). Don't blanket the entire Internet with a press release.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

RMHC provides comfort, care, and support for families with children who are sick around the world.” We’ve outlined a six-step process to help you uncover the “why” you share with your core audience. Try to avoid stock images if you can. Use storytelling to bring the UVP to life. Even when they can’t be.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this image, runners’ legs are tied with pink ribbon to symbolize support for a cause. In this image, three women sit in a field watching a charity concert. And you don’t need famous musical groups either: Local acts with local fan bases are a great way to attract audiences and put on a great show.

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M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

Striving to make storytelling work given the constraints of time, space, the boss’s demands, evolving trends, and how dang hard it is to draw horses. I’m going to level with you Straight talk and transparency bring the audience inside your circle of trust. <FirstName>, But there’s no future here for my children.”

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A school supply drive can help your local schools provide quality education to all children, especially those from underserved communities for whom school supplies are a major expense. In the winter, ask your community to donate old coats and sweaters to keep children and adults warm as the weather gets chillier. Clothing drive.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

Everyone has heard of the Make-A-Wish Foundation —the romantic nature of granting sick children their wishes can touch even the coldest of hearts. You’ll find plenty of pictures of children whose dreams have come true thanks to this nonprofit. To connect with your audience you have to engage with them. Make-A-Wish America.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. Use an emotionally compelling image or a short story at the top of your form that illustrates what kind of positive impact your donors are having on your beneficiaries. Segment your audience by new versus existing donors. Don’t forget about direct mail! Use social media. Find more major gifts.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2023

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. This 157-page report created a useful tool for Zero to Three’s advocacy at any stage.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

It's no secret that we are advocates of digital storytelling at TechSoup. This April our 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge offers resources to sharpen your skills and an opportunity to enter your short video or five-image slide show by April 30 to win awesome prizes! Want to move your images into motion?

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Forum One worked closely with the AARP Livability Index team to meet the needs of its audiences with an easier-to-use website and accessible data that informs consumer and policy decisions nationwide. Overall, this work has helped empower NRDC’s content managers, engage their audience members in their mission, and amplify their impact.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Forum One helped the AARP Livability Index meet the needs of its audiences with an easier-to-use website and accessible data that informs consumer and policy decisions nationwide. Overall, this work has helped empower NRDC’s content managers, engage their audience members in their mission, and amplify their impact.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Compelling images The human brain can process images as quickly as 13 milliseconds. That’s why it’s helpful to break up your long blog posts with images. You can also create image slideshows or carousels to offer website visitors something different than the typical blog post. Let’s dive in!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2013

This peer learning exchange is designed to help state-based groups to be more effective in engaging their networks toward covering uninsured children. The project supports a cohort of children’s health care insurance advocates with monthly peer calls, a face-to-face annual workshop, and expert one-on-one coaching from SpitFire coaches.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Your storytelling and the look of your website are important, but your website isn't doing its job unless people know how to give you money. Instead of slamming your audience with information, break the information up into smaller pieces. Images: CauseVox. For an effective website, make sure you include the following.

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