See3

APRIL 9, 2024

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. Put your audience first.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

Did you ever stop to consider that storytelling is your organization’s currency? After all, this ancient art form has the power to literally move your audience to give, support and share the important work you do with the world. Click the image below to view this week’s MotivateMonday episode.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The answer lies in the power of storytelling. Pattern recognition: A storytelling superpower Our brains are wired to recognize patterns. Collective experience: Building community through stories Research from Princeton University shows that when we share stories, our physiological responses align.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. Ethical storytelling for nonprofits produces stories that not only help nonprofits share their work and inspire donors but also honor the dignity of those the story is about. What is Nonprofit Storytelling?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This framework provides a holistic approach, encompassing various dimensions of a digital strategy, including audience engagement, content creation, and impact measurement. For instance, if audience engagement is a priority, prompts related to chatbot interactions and personalized messaging are key. Output as a table.”

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This is part one of a series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller. And one way I’ve found to be a good communicator is to work on your storytelling abilities. . And one way I’ve found to be a good communicator is to work on your storytelling abilities. . Great storytellers are made , not born.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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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. In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. There are several ways to hone your storytelling craft. Seek inspiration from real storytellers.

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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. Decide when to share your story. .

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. As entrepreneurial expert Gary Vaynerchuk puts it, “Storytelling is by far the most underrated skill in business.”

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In part two of this series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about how to engage your audience emotionally through creative storytelling. In the first part of this series, I talked about why you need to define your goals, your brand and voice, and your audience before crafting your story.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Whether it’s an emailed donation appeal, social media post, or old-school flyer on a bulletin board, the best nonprofit communications help your audience relate to and position themselves within your mission’s story. Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers? Effective storytelling keeps things balanced and tangible.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

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. This storytelling framework asks you to answer three basic questions: Story of Self: Why have you been called to serve?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Her team at Cause Fokus uses empathy-based marketing to turn passive audiences into loyal advocates. In order to win back trust and stay top-of-mind, nonprofits must focus on establishing emotional connections with their audience through consistent, high-quality content. Make eye contact with your audience. Say their name.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

By sharing compelling stories that highlight the real-life transformations resulting from their work, your grantees can demonstrate the impact they have on their communities. Here are five ways to prove impact through storytelling—and how you, the grantmaker, can help.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

One way to differentiate your organization and drive greater giving is through the power of storytelling. Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. Share their stories in a way that is engaging, emotional, and authentic.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Let’s dive in and explore how creating donor personas can help us engage and resonate with our target audience better, so that in turn, we can create more impact in our areas of work. Social media platforms : help us gauge who and what our audience is engaging with. Why Do Donor Personas Matter?

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Storytelling is a strategic tool that has been used since the beginning of humanity to transmit a meaningful message to others. Through stories, people can speak out their minds, share wisdom, and pass information to others. Select Your Audience. Of course, not everyone on this planet is your audience. Know Your Goals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Need to show others -- whether a large audience or one person -- that you have shared commonalities. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible. Are trying to deliver difficult news and want to show empathy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. Harold led an exercise that challenged us to find ways to be more intentional with our storytelling. Good news helps us keep moving forward.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

My colleague, Julia Campbell, has just published a book, “ Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits ” and was kind enough to share an advanced copy. This comprehensive book covers the following: Part One addresses storytelling readiness, especially now to transform your nonprofit’s culture.

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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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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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CauseVox

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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Bloomerang

JULY 27, 2021

Over centuries, storytelling has followed a similar pattern. You can apply the same blueprint again and again and know the stories will be well received by your audience. . If you feel like you struggle to know where to start when sharing compelling nonprofit stories , keep reading! Knowing your audience helps with this.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Valentine’s Day is a great time to give your audience a little extra sugar!

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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. However, few of us working in the social impact space could admit to utilizing storytelling to its fullest potential.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. Yes, it’s 2018 and we are still talking about the power and benefits of storytelling. 15 Minute Storytelling Workouts. 30 Minute Storytelling Workouts.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll unveil the art of transforming individual stories into a collective force that not only resonates with your audience but also propels your cause forward. These narratives can resonate deeply with your audience, fostering an emotional connection and a deeper understanding of your mission.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2021

Having a coherent communications plan where you package your message will help ensure each piece of content you share is part of a greater story you are telling. In Parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, we discussed identifying your objectives and discussed how to better understand your audience. Stories are relatable.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Nonprofits are able to grow their audience by tapping into GivingTuesday’s large, global social media community. Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone. The easier it is to share, the more likely people are to do it. That’s a lot of eyes!

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

This is especially effective when trying to convince an audience why the mission of your organization is an important one. Stories are a form of communication that really shows an audience why something matters by giving an issue a context, a face, and a name. . Struggles can be big or small. character against nature. relationships).

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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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Forum One

MARCH 5, 2024

The experience takes audiences on a visual and emotional journey through five women’s lives, inviting audiences into the work of the Museum that spotlights how women’s histories have been recorded, remembered, lost, and recovered. Forum One is proud to support the Museum’s mission to understand our past better and inspire our future.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Storytelling is an invaluable tool for non-profits. Telling great stories helps your non-profit get its message out into the world, connect with new audiences and motivate people to take action like making a donation. What is storytelling? I want to take a minute to differentiate story from storytelling. Think about this.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

So, when looking to help nonprofits with some of their top challenges: Reaching out to a broader audience. With video storytelling being their preferred medium, what better way to help nonprofits than raise awareness and engagement with a young audience? Engaging with younger generations. Tapping into new revenue streams.

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