Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

By using narrative and storytelling techniques, you’ll be able to communicate your nonprofit’s mission and impact while building stronger emotional connections with your audience. 3 Top Nonprofit Storytelling Strategies Well-crafted nonprofit stories will help you engage with your audience and inspire them to take further action.

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Kindful

APRIL 5, 2021

Video is beneficial in demonstrating the impact your organization has on the community. Having a mission-focused nonprofit video can help boost donor giving and volunteer involvement. Clear messaging makes a successful nonprofit video. With a goal in mind, you can begin to build your nonprofit video. Call-to-action video.

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

The answer: tell an engaging story. But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act? In the video below, find four tips to do just that. I mean, so it's pretty, very important part of what an organization uses to tell a story.

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Association TV

MARCH 16, 2022

for your age 45+ audience is going to bomb. But is it just because you posted it in the wee hours while your audience is asleep? Inciting incident, hero’s journey, that utterly captivating climax and just when the audience is sitting on the edge of their seats… breathe in, breathe out, the conclusion that ties everything together.

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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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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

When you add a cinematic touch via video to that message, it becomes the most effective method to draw in viewers and spread the word about the work than any other available option. People love watching videos! Video has an unbelievable advantage over other forms of messaging. The Brand Story. The Awareness Video.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

Story arcs play an important role in non-profit narrative development. We often place a lot of emphasis on individual stories and use those individual stories in fundraising and communications. Why Non-Profits Need to Think in Story Arcs. Over time, a season in the case of a TV show, a story arc reveals itself.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

Introducing Nonprofit Digital Sponsorships: Creating a live or on-demand co-branded online content series that provides value and shares impactful stories for viewers. . According to a New York Magazine report, conducted in partnership with Livestream, 80% of consumers would rather watch a live video from a brand than read a blog.

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Care2

MARCH 3, 2023

Nonprofit video stories captivate the hearts and minds of your donors, helping to drive meaningful results that support your cause. However, recent studies have shown that, due to increasingly shorter attention spans, audiences are more likely to engage with shorter, episodic videos, as opposed to one long piece of content.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Short videos are exploding on platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. As a nonprofit, you likely want to tap into this trend to raise awareness and engage new audiences. But creating a high volume of quality short videos can be time-consuming. Here is a look at a customized video layout we created.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

You can still tell a story and it should have a hook and conclusion, but it cannot include opinions or words such as “best” “fun” “entertaining” etc. You also need to talk to everyone, not a specific audience. If you produce a video, you can use it for PSAs, social media and direct people to it via email. About the Sponsor.

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VQ Strategies

APRIL 26, 2024

While many organizations record volunteers’ contributed hours so they can translate them to a financial value based on this annual value, as I have shared in blogs , toolkits , and videos (and, frankly, at every other opportunity!), this communicates only quantity – not quality. That we celebrate volunteer volume.”

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

The YouTubers who manage those channels know how to tell a story and they are experts in their field. This advice is especially relevant for anyone looking to attract a younger audience. Thought leadership is a powerful way to engage an audience that prefers to be educated versus sold to. For one compelling reason.

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See3

JULY 6, 2016

These projects represent deliberate investments by organizations in solutions that strongly position their ideas in the digital marketplace and move their audiences to action. The post Three Strategic Ways to Tell Your Organization’s Story Through Video appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The Zoo partnered with a Seattle production company to ensure the livestream and the video content was of the highest quality possible; it needed to look and sound authentic to truly bring the Jungle Party magic to virtual attendees. What is a reasonable amount of time for your audience to stay attentive while watching a livestream from home?

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Instagram can be a powerful tool for nonprofits wanting to connect to a broader audience. You’ll also be able to add a special Donation sticker to Stories and Live videos and a “Donate”button to your profile, which will let users go directly from your content to a donation page. Work With Influencers.

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Association TV

MARCH 16, 2022

for your age 45+ audience is going to bomb. But is it just because you posted it in the wee hours while your audience is asleep? Inciting incident, hero’s journey, that utterly captivating climax and just when the audience is sitting on the edge of their seats… breathe in, breathe out, the conclusion that ties everything together.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

From a very young age, it is through stories that we learn about ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live. Digital storytelling enables nonprofits to tell their stories across multiple media, potentially in multiple languages, and to reach unknown readers and viewers through the power of tagging and amplification.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

Ask a volunteer to share a personal story from their time serving the organization, or ask one of your clients to share an example of how your organization has benefitted them. Add a visual element with images and videos. Communicate with your audience by showing engaging photos of your work or a testimonial. As of 2019, 90.4%

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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? 2) A video network for collaborative creativity.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Super-short videos have become one of the coolest (and easiest!) ways to tell stories in just a few seconds. Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. Really short.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. The Power of Nonprofit Storytelling In a world inundated with information, your nonprofit’s story is what sets you apart. Know Your Audience Before penning down your story, it’s imperative to understand your audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Note from Beth: Is Facebook Live or posting videos part of your nonprofit’s strategy for 2018? Using a tool like Animato can make it easy for your nonprofit to create DYI videos, but to be successful you need to develop a strategy and use compelling storytelling. Video is a medium uniquely suited to do just that.”.

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

It gives your audience a tangible transformation to observe through the sharing of the written word, photos, testimonials, and videos. We tell stories. Stories are the most effective form of communication available because they immediately engage the reader on an emotional level and in a way that is interesting to them.

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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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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2016

That's because these aren't just children's nursery rhymes; they're sticky stories, or stories that stick with you for decades. When we were children, we all knew how important stories were. So, isn't it obvious that's how you should be reaching your audience? Understand Your Audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Feeding America gratefully stewards its corporate donors through its digital channels, yet stays focused on sharing content that will increase audience loyalty.

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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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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. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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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. Data on donor behavior, preferences, and interactions provides audience insights that can be used to improve fundraising strategies and optimize future campaigns.

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Global Giving

APRIL 10, 2020

I have a confession: I have a crush on Zoom, the video conferencing platform. If you are suddenly tasked with turning an event into a webinar, these nonprofit video conferencing tips are for you. Here are my top six tips for Zoom (or your favorite video conferencing platform): 1. Practice and prepare. Best of luck!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

The next step is for the organization to craft and disseminate a story through the “digital storytelling ecosystem:”. The story should be consistent, cohesive and compelling, and readily accessible by a simple Google search of the organization’s name. Enable the audience to identify with it. Transparency.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

An eye-catching opening, slick text animation, smooth transitions — these are all important elements of polished social videos. But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. But also, it's important to know how you address your audience, if at all.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This is a smart option if your communities engage primarily on these platforms because you can launch it fast and you have built-in audiences of people who already have shown an affinity for your brand and your mission. You know your audience best. Tag your products in Stories and Posts. Build up excitement about new products.

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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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