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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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

For example, let’s say that your auction event attracts an audience of individuals drawn to trips and travel. Incorporate Storytelling There’s no doubt that stories are powerful and evocative—we have plenty of books, movies, and TV shows as proof of that.

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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. Human brains engage, absorb, and remember stories better than any other form of communication available. . Human brains engage, absorb, and remember stories better than any other form of communication available. .

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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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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

You can also use tools to target specific audiences for your different campaigns, helping you ensure your reach the people most likely to support your cause. By targeting specific audiences, you can also tailor the type on content you’re posting to increase the likelihood of viewers turning into donors. Engagement. Transparency.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 23, 2017

From Paul Smith's book, Lead With A Story , here are the 10 reasons for embracing storytelling as a business tool : Storytelling is simple Storytelling is timeless Stories are demographic-proof Stories are contagious Stories are easier to remember Stories inspire Stories appeal to all types of learners Stories fit better where most of the learning (..)

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Facebook allows you to target specific demographics for a minimum of one dollar a day. How do you target the right audience for Facebook Ads for nonprofits? If your organization needs some extra help with events or day-to-day tasks, there are options to target a specific demographic to recruit new volunteers for your organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 29, 2017

From Paul Smith's popular book, Lead With A Story , here are the 10 reasons for embracing storytelling as a business tool : Storytelling is simple Storytelling is timeless Stories are demographic-proof Stories are contagious Stories are easier to remember Stories inspire Stories appeal to all types of learners Stories fit better where most of the learning (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2016

From Paul Smith's popular book, Lead With A Story , here are the 10 reasons for embracing storytelling as a business tool : Storytelling is simple Storytelling is timeless Stories are demographic-proof Stories are contagious Stories are easier to remember Stories inspire Stories appeal to all types of learners Stories fit better where most of the learning (..)

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Additionally, audiences are likely to open and engage with direct mail. Direct mail reaches different audiences. The first step in creating any marketing campaign is to conduct preliminary research that investigates and explores data about your organization’s current audience and past campaigns. Research and exploration.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 20, 2016

From Paul Smith's book, Lead With A Story , here are the 10 reasons for embracing storytelling as a business tool : Storytelling is simple Storytelling is timeless Stories are demographic-proof Stories are contagious Stories are easier to remember Stories inspire Stories appeal to all types of learners Stories fit better where most of the learning (..)

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

As you quickly grow and engage your audience , it can be easy to lose track of your campaign plan. Leverage storytelling to build a base. Be clear on: Your target audience. What are their interests and demographics? Where does your target audience spend their time online? Leverage storytelling to build a base.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 1, 2014

Paul Smith , author of the best-seller book, Lead With A Story , is a true believer in telling stories. Today, many of the most successful organizations on the planet intentionally use storytelling as a key leadership tool ,” explains Smith. A compelling story is a close second.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 19, 2016

From Paul Smith's book, Lead With A Story , here are the 10 reasons for embracing storytelling as a business tool : Storytelling is simple Storytelling is timeless Stories are demographic-proof Stories are contagious Stories are easier to remember Stories inspire Stories appeal to all types of learners Stories fit better where most of the learning (..)

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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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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether your nonprofit already has a devoted following that likes and shares your posts, or you’re still building your presence on social media, here are some tips will help you expand your social audience and, ultimately, your donor base. Setting up a blog on Medium is a great way to start telling your nonprofit’s story (and it’s free).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2016

From Paul Smith's book, Lead With A Story , here are the 10 reasons for embracing storytelling as a business tool : Storytelling is simple Storytelling is timeless Stories are demographic-proof Stories are contagious Stories are easier to remember Stories inspire Stories appeal to all types of learners Stories fit better where most of the learning (..)

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. Are you telling a personal story, creating a fundraising pitch, inspiring others to care about a cause , or teaching potential customers about your business? Who Am I Talking To? How Can I Captivate?

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Just like identifying an ideal donor profile is useful for fundraising, your social media presence should cater to your defined target audience. Understand your audience As the old saying goes, you can’t be all things to all people. The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 30, 2015

From Paul Smith's book, Lead With A Story , here are the 10 reasons for embracing storytelling as a business tool : Storytelling is simple Storytelling is timeless Stories are demographic-proof Stories are contagious Stories are easier to remember Stories inspire Stories appeal to all types of learners Stories fit better where most of the learning (..)

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

These partnerships with businesses corporations can help both you and your for-profit partners widen your audiences while providing extra financial support for your mission. Tapping into this demographic is going to be crucial for fundraising, and your organization will need innovative and tech-savvy approaches.

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Classy

MAY 17, 2021

Know Your Audience. In addition to solidifying your organization’s goals, understand who your audience is and what their values are. Match Your Demographic Profiles. Aligning demographics is another telling way to determine if a partner is going to be a good fit. Free Download: Your Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 15, 2012

Decades later, I continue to share this story with any employee I also believe in but who needs to do something differently to be better at his job. Paul Smith , author of the new book, Lead With A Story , is a true believer in telling stories. A compelling story is a close second.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2012

From Paul Smith's new book, Lead With A Story , here are the 10 reasons for embracing storytelling as a business tool: Storytelling is simple Storytelling is timeless Stories are demographic-proof Stories are contagious Stories are easier to remember Stories inspire Stories appeal to all types of learners Stories fit better where most of the learning (..)

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Unlock the fundraising potential of your nonprofit by understanding your target audience. This will help you understand the types of supporters that are most likely to be interested in your cause and guide your efforts in targeting the right audience.

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Achieve

JULY 15, 2014

One of these ideas addressed the next stage in storytelling. Nonprofits commonly hear that they need to tell stories rather than simply present a need or quote facts and figures. Well-told stories can make an emotional connection with an audience, and where our emotions are involved, our time, talent and treasure usually follow.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Tell prospective donors your story and mission to show them why your daily operations are important. Interview community members who have been supported by your organization and let them tell their stories in their own words. BWF’s steps to annual giving encourage storytelling through your annual giving campaign.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2011

I'm going to start by telling a story about storytelling. The point here is that I would not have internalized the story of this man and his case and the work that AI was doing to preserve his life without seeing that simple banner ad. It's an instance of advertising as storytelling and it's something many NPOs rarely consider.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2023

Esports and livestreaming You would be hard pressed to find an organization that did not want to attract a younger donor base, as most organizations rely heavily on aging demographics, such as Boomers and Matures. These enhancements can also help you reach a larger audience. Did your participant walk five miles/kilometers?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

When your website showcases your organization’s impact and tells your story well, visitors will want to know more. No matter which platform you’re using to engage with your donors, focus on storytelling and sustaining relationships. Demographics like gender, age, and location. Social media. How much they donate. Events attended.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Set SMART goals Build your audience persona Develop your brand Determine what channels to use Put together a content strategy Drive engagement Track your results. Build your audience persona. Instead, build an audience persona to guide the creation of your social media posts and content. Focus on storytelling.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

That said, organic reach has been dropping slightly for LinkedIn Pages over the last year and will likely continue to do so, but the recent growth in its popularity, the demographics of its users, and the ability to connect with donors and engage corporate sponsors and foundations have made LinkedIn a must-use social network for nonprofits.

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Classy

JULY 9, 2021

Public kickoff: includes launching your campaign to a wider audience, announcing your goal, and fundraising the remainder with smaller donations. Across age demographics, donors prefer to give online. Tell a Great Story . As with other campaigns, your capital campaign ask should center around a story.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Repeat what works – Keep using effective stories, calls to action, and emotional appeals. ” For nonprofits, this shows the value of thoroughly researching your donors’ demographics, history, and motivations before crafting appeals. Don’t rely too much on gimmicks or guilt. Lean into what works.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 25, 2019

If you’re having trouble connecting with your audience, it could be because you haven’t gotten to know them as well as you should. Use Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram insights to keep track of the demographics of people who engage with your content. Lack of personal connection. Brand confusion.

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