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

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The answer lies in the power of storytelling. Pattern recognition: A storytelling superpower Our brains are wired to recognize patterns. Amplify impact through storytelling Storytelling in fundraising isn’t just about what you tell; it’s about how you tell it. Understand your audience Your event is a 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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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. Is there a timely aspect to this story?

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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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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2022

You’re struggling to connect with your target audience and gain or retain their support. Filmmaker and storytelling expert, Rain Bennett, will walk you through how to utilize the power of storytelling via video as a key marketing technique to help hook your audience fast, while keeping them engaged for the long haul.

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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? Let’s explore an example.

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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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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

In this article, we’re going to re-visit the importance of conflict in non-profit stories and discuss how to frame your conflict so that it’s motivating to your audience. This is where your storytelling work boils down to effective messaging. A big part of storytelling is finding your angle for telling the story.

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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. At the same time, nonprofits saw the largest trust decline of any American institution in 2023. While building this community takes time, it will ensure you always have a full pipeline of people interested in engaging with your cause.

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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. Telling a good story can influence the mindset of the audience, and this explains why a lot of businesses today are using this tool to market their brands to their potential customers. Select Your Audience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 14, 2020

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. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. About the Author.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

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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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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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Once upon a time…. 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.” Additionally, Forbes names storytelling “the #1 most important career skill for the future.”

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

For example, let’s say that your auction event attracts an audience of individuals drawn to trips and travel. Having a template allows you to save time planning your auction , as you’ll know what information you need for each item and can take the guesswork out of the writing process.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

Given this, articulating your mission can help fuel your peer-to-peer campaigns, which means it’s time for you. volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. . Communicate with your audience by showing engaging photos of your work or a testimonial. Millennial Impact Report. As of 2019, 90.4% of millennials.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

One of the biggest things that holds people back is the thought that they don’t have enough time—to take the next step, make that phone call, complete that project, etc. Often it can feel like life is too overwhelming and there simply isn’t enough time to add one more thing to your to-do list. . Tomorrow isn’t promised.

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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. . When it comes to nonprofit storytelling , The Singularity Effect is proven to be effective. Knowing your audience helps with this.

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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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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Whether they are donating their time, their voices, or their dollars, it’s essential to make sure your supporters know how valued they are—and fully grasp the impact of their generosity. Valentine’s Day is a great time to give your audience a little extra sugar! Get in touch at FreshEyesDigital.com !

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

But if you’re like most nonprofit organizations, you don’t have a whole lot of extra staff or time to devote to chasing news anchors and movie stars to help you get your mission in the public eye. This blog post will help provide some quick tips and techniques for helping your mission get more attention in less time. Storytelling.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

We are in the season of renewal, and it’s the perfect time for nonprofit leaders to re-evaluate their fundraising strategies for spring. Reassess Your Goals and Audience Align with Donor Preferences Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets! This injects a touch of seasonal fun and attracts a broader audience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2018

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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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2021

So, how do we help our audiences find the information they need? Before identifying which menu approach is appropriate, make sure your team is aligned on overall goals, audiences, and content needs. Audiences: Which audience groups are you prioritizing? Remember: you are not your audience. What issues do they have?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s that time of year again, where we trade in our flip flops for sweaters and pumpkin-spiced lattes. We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year. We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

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

JANUARY 25, 2022

An integration between your customer relationship management (CRM) platform and online fundraising platform is a simple time-saving solution that can help you collect all of your donor data in one place. HOPE Atlanta did just that with the integration to create more time for donor stewardship. “As Eliminate the Risk of Error.

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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. Most businesses are trying to sell something with their marketing campaigns and don’t need as much of a personal connection with their audiences as a nonprofit would.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

Your Who : Your Audience. It’s important to note that one of the best forms of messaging is through storytelling. Taking the time to craft powerful stories will go a long way in your communications. Which brings us to the next factor, the audience. Understanding Your Audience. Where they spend their time online.

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John Kenyon

MARCH 5, 2024

– Communication Quirks: Sure, AI can schedule your social media posts and even draft some snazzy emails, but it won’t magically make your message resonate with your audience. So, keep those storytelling skills sharp and remember: authenticity beats automation any day. – Governance Glitches: Board meetings with robots?

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