Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. . Share an on-the-ground perspective of your work. Share an on-the-ground perspective of your work. Communicate with your audience by showing engaging photos of your work or a testimonial. Emphasizing the cause requires you to: . Build a strong narrative.

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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. Could funders prioritize storytelling as a reporting and evaluation mechanism? Storytelling'

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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. In today’s post, I’m sharing 10 engaging non-profit newsletters ideas that you can use in your next newsletter campaign.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your followers. Share stories of your fundraising campaigns and the cause that you’re promoting. Quotes by Influencers Take this opportunity to up your networking game. Polls, for instance, are an excellent way to know the preference of your audience while engaging them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

If you want a good overview of the Sharing Economy from a nonprofit perspective, read these two posts from TechSoup, Why Nonprofits Are Needed in the Share Economy and Nonprofits Imagine A Better Sharing Economy. I think of GivingTuesday as a great example of a sharing economy fundraiser. 1: Relationships Matter.

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

Increasingly, organizations of all sizes have access to digital tools that provide data, but data storytelling—making facts relatable and actionable—takes additional effort to transform data into tangible stories. Develop a strategy for data storytelling. Know your audience. Understand your capacity. Commit to a schedule.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

As a member of Generation Z (Gen Z), or today’s 11- to 26-year-olds, I have been curious about the advice given to nonprofits on capturing younger audiences’ attention. Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos. Sharing on social media can be viewed as a form of generosity.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

Understand Your Audience. Take a look at those in your target audience. From there, identify and align variables like stories, voices, ask ladders, donation form appeals, and aesthetics that align best with each segment of your target audience. Share their why. Embrace Storytelling. Where do they live?

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It also requires strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative marketing techniques to reach your target audience and inspire them to take action. Share photos and videos of the animals in your care and use relevant hashtags to expand your reach. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

As a non-profit professional, it’s essential to come out of the weeds of individual storytelling so that you can be strategic with what you tell your audience over time. It can enhance your campaign’s effectiveness by: Allowing you to sequence messaging in a way that moves the audience towards your goals.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Many organizations have to strategize around limited budgets while trying to reach the largest audience possible to get their mission out there. Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission. Nonprofit marketing goals often focus around building recognition, fostering community, and increasing your funds raised.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If someone was scrolling through their social media account and came across a post from your nonprofit, would they like, comment, or share it? Just like identifying an ideal donor profile is useful for fundraising, your social media presence should cater to your defined target audience. Let’s dive in! What should you post?

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

However, corporations also receive many requests for support from nonprofits, so it can be more difficult to make your proposal stand out, especially if you’re a smaller organization with less audience reach. Influencer. An influencer matching partner is an individual with a large social media following. Small Business.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

For example, a movie-themed event or a gaming night can bring together a diverse audience. Arrange inclusive community events: Community gatherings that celebrate diversity and inclusivity can resonate with a broad audience, including those who are passionate about social causes.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

From sharing your mission to advertising fundraising campaigns, social media offers plenty of opportunities to help you boost your fundraising efforts. 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. Engagement. Transparency.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 20, 2010

One of the ways grantees can do this is by capturing and sharing success stories of their work. asked me to share some of my storytelling experience with the grantees in hopes that they would be inspired to better document and share the important work that they do and the impact they have in their communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. According to HubSpot Research , Linked Pages that have 100 followers or more earn a median of two clicks on the first two posts that a nonprofit shares on LinkedIn per week. For example: 1.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 1, 2021

There are a number of trends worth exploring: Technology that fuels data-driven storytelling. Our work with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) shows the power of harnessing data for impact storytelling. Getting creative to reach the audiences you want, not just the ones you have.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

To do so, we recommend sharing the extensive research on the effectiveness of this fundraising strategy. When talking to your team about the benefits of direct mail fundraising, it’s important to consider factors that might influence the data. Define your audience. Refer to the data.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

From the beginning of humanity, stories have been how we make sense of the world, share wisdom, and explain our existence. Storytelling is the most powerful tool nonprofits have at their disposal. All good stories engage audiences, influence their behavior, and inspire them to share the emotion felt from the story.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 20, 2021

If you are working to master the messaging of your mission to share with the public, start by looking within. But really, good nonprofit strategic communication begins within an organization before ever setting out to share with everyone else. . Sounds very spiritual doesn’t it? Core Values.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 28, 2022

Jack Harries understands the power of storytelling. These engaged activists shared great ideas for how we can help young people learn to tackle climate change — for themselves and for the world. Read more from Cristina Jones: 5 Tips for Defining Brand Identity Through Intentional Storytelling. Opens new window. About the Author.

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TechImpact

APRIL 28, 2014

It is important when doing any social media campaign that your define a target audience. With over 1 billion users on Twitter and Facebook, you need to target a demographic to influence to start your campaign. General Mobile Social Tech facebook nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech social media storytelling' During the even.

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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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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

It takes thorough, effective planning to create a holiday fundraiser, find the volunteers to make it happen, and get your message in front of the right audience. Ensure it aligns with how your audience views the holiday. Volunteers share their campaign pages with friends, family, and the rest of their personal networks.

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

Storytelling. One of the hottest buzzwords in nonprofit communications right now is storytelling. This is because story is one of the most effective forms of communication available; it’s a concrete way to demonstrate your mission and create real connection with the audience. Reach out to social media influencers?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

To take advantage of these connections, here are some tips: Schedule regular brainstorming sessions where board members can share potential contacts and discuss strategies for approaching them. They can also use their connections with local businesses and organizations to help you reach new audiences.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds, there’s a renewed urgency and opportunity for organizations to delve deeper, recognizing and celebrating the profound impact of Latino narratives on our shared American story. Power in Partnerships: Collaborate with Hispanic businesses or influencers for events or initiatives.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Through a combination of fundraising efforts, community engagement, and storytelling, Giving Days aim to create a surge of donations and raise awareness about the vital work your nonprofit organization is doing. They bring people together around a shared cause, creating a sense of unity and purpose.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2021

To successfully share your story , you need to understand and appreciate the value in it. You also need to stop talking yourself out of sharing it. To tell a story that attracts, inspires, and influences action , you need to start by tackling the self-limiting belief I mentioned above. Share your struggles.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2009

Now to dig into this topic because it combines a couple of interest - storytelling with social media and working in a networked way. Lina offers a concise definition of Transmedia Storytelling , a concept and term coined by Henry Jenkins.

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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. Know your data in and out,” says Emily.

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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 We’re here to help!

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Gen Zers are influenced the most by social media when it comes to fundraising. Be specific in your ask and avoid using jargon or acronyms that could confuse your target audience. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable and share stories that highlight the human impact of your nonprofits work. Use data to back up your claims.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2023

There are countless examples of streamers, influencers, and gamers going online and fundraising for a cause. This shared experience builds a sense of community and social interaction around your cause. These enhancements can also help you reach a larger audience. Virtual/hybrid galas “Not another Zoom meeting!”

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

I constantly hear from nonprofit organizations struggling with how to effectively leverage the attention of this digitally-immersed audience. If you do a media buy for your video, you have the ability to hit a very granular audience. Know your audience, but more importantly, know why you’re telling them your story.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2022

Individual executives have a significant advantage over company accounts across many platforms both from a storytelling and algorithmic standpoint. This will also allow some privacy for the CEO if they don’t want to share their full profile access. Sprout Social or Hootesuite tools to schedule out posts to personal profiles.

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