Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

It goes without saying, but calendar year-end is a critical time for many nonprofit organizations. Whether revenue comes from a previous campaign, a particular audience, or a giving package, leverage clean data so you can know where you’re going and eliminate potential problems. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2019

If you spend any time working with foundations, you’ll notice a central thread in the stories told by their leaders, in the content posted to their websites, and in the information they share with the news media. Here are five steps you can take to make that happen with your storytelling: 1. Identify your most important audiences.

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Classy

MAY 17, 2021

As the largest fundraising day of the year only continues to grow, now is the time for your organization to begin mapping out its strategy to make the most out of your December. Uses a large gift to encourage additional gifts in a time-based initiative, essentially doubling the impact of a corporation’s contribution. Come Prepared.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

[On Demand Webinar] GivingTuesday.org: What to Expect for Giving Tuesday 2020: Challenges and Opportunities in Times of Crisis. Watch this webinar from the Giving Tuesday Team to see what we know (and what we don’t) about how this year will shape up, why there’s still opportunity in challenging times.

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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. We heard this many times throughout the pandemic, but online events do not have to feel like generic team conference calls.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 20, 2020

This could include blog and website content, social media updates, press releases, email marketing, and so on. They are often stand alone campaigns that you do one time for a very specific purpose. Applying Remarkables to Your Nonprofit If ever there was a time for engaging and inspiring communication, it's right now.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In these cases, we’ll spend time developing a plan that starts with listening, goal setting, outlining constraints, and exploring solutions. Our strategic communications team develops content strategies, storytelling strategies, and press outreach to ensure clients are communicating with impact.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. The reason is twofold: first, it makes sense to align with the holiday season, a time of generosity and giving back.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2013

The press, donors, and supporters are looking for great stories too. Giving - They give their resources, whether it be time, money, or reputation. Extend your reach by targeting press. Getting press can help you reach new audiences of supporters. They also have a hard time approaching press.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2017

But you know what’s even more pressing? Taking comp time when earned. Most of the time, we burn out because we’re just doing too much. The lack of consistency amounted to a lot of wasted time and effort, and a lot of overtaxed staff and supporters. Simply deciding what you *don’t* do. And that’s 80% of strategy, really.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

Building buzz and press for an advocacy action. Facilitating face-time and team building for your regional staff. 350 also carefully timed the road trip one month before its 10/10/10 Global Work Party in which volunteers challenged world leaders to join them in doing the hard work to create climate solutions. Raising funds.

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Achieve

JUNE 11, 2020

“We have so much going on right now – how can we even find time to fundraise?” . Make no mistake, current times are challenging. Tip: Right now really might not be the right time for some organizations to fundraise. Now is also a great time for a “thank-a-thon” in lieu of fundraising. . That is 100% okay! Why It Works: .

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2013

To kick off TechSoup's 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge , we have compiled apps to help you showcase your organization in action. Also, make sure to follow TechSoup's Online Community Coordinator, Alexandra Bezdikian, as she tests the digital storytelling tools of the trade. Liveblogging, Curation, and Social Media.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2020

As the virus’ impact has moved to a regionally-evolving place, some clubs need resources at different times. “In It was a surround-sound approach to make sure that all the messaging was consistent, but tailored to meet the interests and needs of our varying audiences. a well-wishes email, helpful tools, special events, etc.)?

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 8, 2024

Before your next auction rolls around, it’s time to ramp up your nonprofit’s marketing efforts once more. By tapping into the power of storytelling, you can connect with your audience emotionally, thereby motivating action and support. Understand your audience. Local news and press. Let’s jump in.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2013

Summer is a big time for mobile news: there's Apple's World Wide Developer Conference, Microsoft Build, CTIA, and a spree of other mobile-related press conferences. Apps like Vine or Instagram (which now has video) let you experiment with storytelling in a shorter format. Capture and Share Events with Mobile Apps.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

If not, you can follow the conversation in real time on Twitter with the hashtag #crowdx. (We’ll For the most part, I agree with the way the crowds voted – but, given that people were able to submit and vote at the same time, it means some groups only submitted on the very last day, not leaving much time for votes.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . So, getting your story in the news is still a worthwhile strategy, particularly if your nonprofit is young and needs a bigger audience. This can take time, but it pays off.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 2, 2017

Time spent on your website pays off, too—online donations were 7% of all fundraising last year. It’s takes a good chunk of time and work to get it up and running, but it’s an essential tool to have up your sleeve. It’s takes a good chunk of time and work to get it up and running, but it’s an essential tool to have up your sleeve.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2009

In particular, the building of platforms that allow for (1) storytelling and communication, and (2) effecting and demonstrating impact, allow for continuous commitment to the movement. Creating a sustainable engagement platform within your existing structure takes time, creativity and dedication. 2) How will you create connection?

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M+R

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Read time: 6 minutes This summer—and not for the first time—I put on an outfit that referenced my favorite song (Cruel Summer), and a regrettable amount of glitter that I still find in my house to this day. Finding creative ways to build excitement and re-engage core audiences are also, of course, part of the communications toolkit.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Whether you have a staff of one or 100, you will find benefit in taking time away to attend. At the AMA Nonprofit Marketing Conference, we’ll teach you how to reach a bigger audience on a smaller budget, and transform your marketing dollars into maximum impact. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. State/Local. Jun 13 - 14.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2011

After you've crafted your story, it's time to pitch it to an editor. Fine said it's extremely important to get familiar with editors as well as their audiences. Don't blanket the entire Internet with a press release. , Superman as a Public School English Teacher: Day 1 (Satire).

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M+R

JUNE 7, 2023

Read time: 9 minutes We work across a range of issue spaces at M+R, including immigration, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, criminal legal system reform, affordable housing, and countless others. As folks working in media relations, we try to never assume our target audience consumes the same news sources that we do.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2020

If you’re heading into 2020 unsure of the state of your site, it might be time for a refresh! Engaging supporters (and attracting new ones) with storytelling techniques. The start of the new year is the perfect time for reviewing your technology and making improvements of any size.

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M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

Read time: Kind of a while, tbh, but there’s a shortcut! Pay was lousy, and there was constant pressure from publishers to produce more work in less time. 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. That’s okay.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 8, 2024

Now, it’s time to take another look at it to make sure the document has evolved with your campaign and is ready for the public eye. Perfect your storytelling strategy based on the tactics that have resonated most with donors so far. The quiet phase is the most important part of a capital campaign—so taking your time is a good thing!

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2009

| Main | Advocacy Online Unveils Social Networking Platform in Toronto » Thursday Jun 11 2009 Five Tips to Engaging New Online Activists Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11:58AM | by Allyson Kapin Your nonprofit spends time and money growing your online list. Be a storyteller. Everybody does it. And how will you follow up?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. For example, research shows personalized emails deliver six times higher transaction rates. This means you’ll be more likely to hit your target every time, instead of taking a shot in the dark. Don’t forget about direct mail! Use social media. Consider other media outreach. Look for grants.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

At frank, we divide our time among great talks by strategists, storytellers and scientists and casual opportunities to connect with other sophisticated communicators over coffee or cocktails. Whether you have a staff of one or 100, you will find benefit in taking time away to attend. Feb 23 - 26. Join us in Washington, D.C.,

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2007

A lot of nonprofit blogs have come on the scene in the year between these events and I feel like it is time to revise and update my "10 Ways" post to include not only ways that nonprofits can use blogs, but also engage bloggers to support their cause. Include bloggers on your press list. So here it goes.10

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

Often times this requires shifting through many useless articles in the hopes you’ll find one that will make an impact on your organization. They combine the perfect balance of fun and serious—as their aim is to protect the world’s oceans they can’t be too silly, but need just the right amount to keep their audience interested.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 25, 2008

I really value that he took the time to engage in the conversation and the learning process.). A day in the PR office of an orchestra is never the same; it goes beyond cranking out press releases and pitches. I was looking for jobs at that time, having just graduated, and I wanted to create some kind of portfolio.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

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. Summertime is an especially good time for film screenings as you can turn them into an outdoor picnic event. Storytelling Night There are two ways to put on a storytelling night.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

A month after the story was published, an email arrived from a writer at the New York Times who had discovered our feature and wanted to write it up. Take the time to package the story as best you can: add photos, video, audio, pull quotes, infographics. Put the time and the resources in to bring the story to life.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. The Nonprofit Storytelling Conference is unlike any conference you've ever attended. As you dive deep into the world of storytelling and connecting with donors, we also want you to have a great time and feel inspired when you leave. Nov 10 - 11.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Monday rolls around, and you find yourself posting yet another press release to your nonprofit website’s blog. The Doctors Without Borders blog has plenty of examples of this type of captivating storytelling, including a gripping story about people fleeing violence in Sudan.

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