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Strategic Storytelling For Brand Building: How To Identify And Share Your Nonprofit’s Brand Origin Story

Kindful

That’s the power that story holds. Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. As the old saying states, “Those who tell the stories rule the world.” ” Why are stories so effective? It’s brain science.

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How to Read the Minds of Your Donors

NonProfit Hub

The ability to read minds. What if I told you that you can enter the minds of your donors without even meeting them? Tell stories. It’s been proven that stories are an effective fundraising tool. Stories also generate empathy. The post How to Read the Minds of Your Donors appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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12 free nonprofit books to help you achieve year-end fundraising success

Candid

Unlock year-round giving success by telling the right story Storytelling is at the heart of nonprofit fundraising. If you’re not effectively telling the story of your nonprofit, these books will help you craft a compelling narrative. How nonprofits use stories to create impact and change the world by Lisa Gerber. From So What?

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Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

Bloomerang

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. Science says: We’re wired for negative Sadly, our brains are wired to respond to negative messages. Negative events impact our brains more than positive events.

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How To Use The Flexible Method During A Business Crisis

Eric Jacobsen Blog

James Burstall The book includes what Burstall describes as heartening stories from a wide range of people who put elements of the Flexible Method into action. “It Burstall also recommends that when a crisis hits, that you gather your sharp brains around you and listen carefully. “Be

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Nonprofit Content Creation: Back-To-The Basics of the Writing Process

Bloomerang

You’ve heard how important storytelling is for communicating your mission and message but let’s face it – you haven’t written a story since high-school English class. The brain dump. Once you can actually start visualizing your story it will help you know which direction to go with it. Just write whatever comes to mind.

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How to Overcome the Fear That Success Is Selfish in Order to Better Serve Your Nonprofit and Your Community

Bloomerang

Read the first post on overcoming the fear that your story doesn’t matter. . By identifying and addressing limiting beliefs that you may face, you can train your brain to approach tasks with more confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm. Stop taking your story for granted. Playing small. What does playing small mean?