Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

As you get started on sifting through your data reports and action items completed this year, keep an eye toward how your internal and external reports can blend data-driven stories of impact. If you can’t do something with the data, it’s not supporting the story you need it to tell.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Nancy’s Story “Working with public institutions was especially important during the early days,” Nancy recalled. “We As the pandemic continued, the focus evolved.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2024

For years, when nonprofits would publish digital reports with their best stories, they had to point inspired readers to a separate page to make a donation, disrupting the storytelling to fundraising pipeline. Instead of disrupting the narrative flow with external links or calls-to-action, donations become an integral part of the story itself.

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Achieve

JULY 7, 2021

introduced Stories to compete with the rising popularity of Snapchat Stories, and the way we interact with social media has never been the same since! people use Instagram Stories daily and 2 out of 3 users say that the feature fosters brand interaction. But how can you make your Stories engaging?

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Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2024

Fostering Authentic Relationships With and Amongst Your Audience Digital advocacy is critical to moving missions forward, creating systemic change, educating your base, and mobilizing leaders who are loyal to your organization and committed to the larger movement in which you operate. This is especially true during an election year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

1) Multi-Channel Strategy Employing a multi-channel strategy helps nonprofits reach a wider audience with their year-end campaign. Online channels (email, social media, website, donation forms, and texting) encourage real-time interactions, personalized messaging, and taps into tech-savvy younger donors.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Here are four plugins–some free, some paid—that are designed specifically to decrease bounce rates (the ugly term for users hitting the “back button” without exploring your site); increase page views; and generally encourage your audience to stick with you day after day for every new post, video or product or service launch. Loyalty.js

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We all know versions of this story. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. It became clear that while we needed more staff in several areas of our work, I advocated for someone to help with our social media and audience engagement. Our audience engagement director learned quickly and shared everything we had to offer.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

For example, a nonprofit working to combat climate change could launch a social media advocacy campaign encouraging followers to share personal stories about how climate change has impacted their lives. For instance, an organization focused on education could create an interactive quiz to raise awareness about the importance of literacy.

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Forum One

MARCH 5, 2024

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the work that the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum does each and every day to bring women’s stories alive and into focus. We invite you to explore one of the initiatives we’ve been honored to be part of creating to expand access to women’s stories in our nation’s history.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Create content that attracts the audience you’re targeting with the goal of getting them to interact with you. Big Brothers Big Sisters – Leverage video to tell your story. Along the way they’ve used content in the form of life changing stories to help shed light on how they’re making a difference.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Implement name tags, offer personalized greetings, and create opportunities for one-on-one interaction with key staff and board members. Showcase your organization’s impact through storytelling, testimonials, and interactive exhibits, allowing attendees to connect emotionally with your cause.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In part three of this series on how to become a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about the practical skills you need to tell an effective story. In part one of this series, I talked about figuring out your goals and objectives, developing your brand and tone, and choosing your audience. Edit your story. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Understand Your Audience. How long someone has been supporting your event, how they prefer to be contacted, and the content they’re most likely to interact with are just a few examples of how data helps you reach your supporters where they are. Have a Robust Communications Plan.

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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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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

It helps if they’re easy to understand, shareable, and engaging across a broad audience. Pathfinder International’s annual report combines thoughtful web design, powerful graphics, individual stories, and gorgeous portraits to vividly showcase their beneficiaries. Pathfinder International.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A strategically branded and story-focused fundraising site can transform a simple visitor into a lifelong passionate donor. Compelling Narrative Integration: Master the art of weaving compelling, brand-aligned stories into your fundraising site with CauseVox’s design editor.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It is often much more effective to use as few words as possible and let images tell the stories for us. When we use images that are based on real data and facts, our story, and more importantly – our conclusions – become self-evident. Our audience is no longer taking our word for it.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

The best blogs engage audiences by making personal connections with readers and sharing insider mission information. This guide will explore best practices for creating a blogging and content strategy that drives audience engagement, encourages donations, and makes readers feel like part of your nonprofit’s community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

As technology evolves, your nonprofit should expand to tell your story in more engaging, shareable, and innovative ways, such as podcasting. With nearly half a billion podcast listeners worldwide today, the format is very promising for nonprofit professionals who have detailed stories to tell. Produce content for a low cost.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

No matter the details of your story, you can leverage that sense of empathy to solicit a response from your audience. Your story goes far beyond simply telling the tale of how you got started. Integrate your story into your website. These elements make up the tone of the story. Maintain the right tone of voice.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By doing this, you’re encouraging your followers to amplify your organization and cause to reach a broader audience. That way, followers know they are helping you reach new audiences (and therefore more supporters). Whereas on Instagram, you’d want them to share your content to their Stories.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 15, 2023

UX or “User Experience” refers to designing while prioritizing the user and the way in which they interact with your product. For consumer-driven brands and nonprofits alike, understanding what UX design is is crucial for the online experience of your audience. For example: Messaging and design go hand in hand for UX.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery. For example, a movie-themed event or a gaming night can bring together a diverse audience. Catering to different tastes ensures that your event appeals to a broad audience.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2021

You can get creative with what you post when you post, and how you interact with supporter responses, discussions, and content from other organizations and thought leaders. Know Your Audience. Once you know your audience, your content goals can be refined and set. Keep in mind what platforms fit your audience.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

They are great networking opportunities and can suit many kinds of events, audiences, and causes. Understand your audience When planning your marketing strategy, it’s helpful to start with the end in mind—who are you trying to reach? Demographics. Previous engagement. Sponsor connections.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For organizations that are trying to connect with their supporters, telling a compelling story is essential. Whether you’re planning an advocacy or fundraising campaign, using a storytelling framework to create your calls to action can help you make emotional connections with your audience and ultimately move them to act. Story of Us.

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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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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2012

One of the most effective ways of telling your organization's story is through images – and maps are one of the most powerful visuals you can employ. Online maps provide context, engage viewers with interactive features, and reveal stories by visualizing your data. In short, maps are awesome!

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

Not all social media channels are created equally when it comes to engaging with your audience—meaning your planning and execution needs to be nimble and flexible based on your goals and the audiences you want to engage with. We’re not saying that every ad needs to be on-trend, but it doesn’t hurt to lean into what’s going viral.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Help donors find and give to your cause online Fifty-five percent of people who interact with a nonprofit on social media take action, and of this group, 59% consider donating money as a result. Move beyond how to reach your audience on social media and learn why being connected online with your supporters matters. From So What?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

These methods, rooted in physical interaction and personal connection, have stood the test of time. By utilizing digital platforms, organizations can connect with donors around the world, allowing for a broader audience and potentially larger donations. Remember, successful crowdfunding relies on compelling stories and regular updates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Keeping nonprofit audiences engaged during training can improve your outcomes. Energizers are activities designed to awaken a sleeping audience or activate a jaded one. On the last day, we made use of the beautiful three-story double staircase by having participants do a couple of laps up and down the steps.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

His research shows that professional development learning experiences need to be as interactive as possible to boost retention and application. I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect again on a decade of experience of designing and delivering interactive webinars. Tailor the Interaction to the Size of the Group.

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