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Telling your Nonprofit's Story through Video

VisionLink

Last night, a couple of us from the VisionLink team attended another wonderfully informative Tech4Good forum on the power and execution of video storytelling. Consider an audio slideshow Can even use an iPhone camera Ask corporate partners to donate/lend equipment Reach out and ask for free/cheap help from experts and students.

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Tools to Tell Your Digital Story Available Through TechSoup

Tech Soup

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge is back and there are some great prizes in store for organizations with the most creative, compelling, and entertaining stories. If you’ve never created a digital story with a distributed team, then read this recap to learn how some well-known nonprofit storytellers do it.

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In Search of Bachelors and Philanthropy in Rural Alaska and Video Story Capture Tips

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

While it is intended for storytelling with powerpoint, I think the frameworks and templates she offers for narrative arcs are very valuable. Shoot close to your subject so the audio doesn’t suck especially when using a camera with built-in mic. If the latter, I have a storyboard in my head and edit as I go.

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SlideRocket Launches iPad Presentation App

Tech Soup

Like PowerPoint, SlideRocket lets you create customized slides with text, images, and media. You can add flash animation, audio narration, YouTube videos, and polls to your presentations. If you have a SlideRocket account, the free app lets you import and play your SlideRocket presentations on the iPad.

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10 Elements of an Effective Nonprofit or Do-Good Blog

Have Fun - Do Good

Interviews (written, audio, video). Ask readers to share opinions, resources, and content (blog posts, photos, audio, video). If you receive a comment, acknowledge it, even if your reply is brief. Post about a range topics (i.e. it's not just about you) You could write about: Breaking news in your field. Staff and supporters' opinions.

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111 Low-Cost or Free OnlineTools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Vinepeek gives you a glimpse of Vine’s potential for visual storytelling. allows users to merge PowerPoint, slideshows, and video to create more visually compelling presentations. for awareness campaigns, staff and volunteer training, and creative storytelling and reporting. Vine :: vine.co. Viewbix :: viewbix.com.

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100 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. Cinchcast :: cinchcast.com.

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