sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. As you create marketing content, use storytelling strategies. But what makes these fundraisers so successful?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

2) Focus on Storytelling and Impact. More than 56% of social media users cite compelling storytelling as a prime motivator in donating so you should capitalize on your best ambassadors to help raise money. Stupid Cancer encouraged their community to share their own stories on social media. Watch a 4-minute CauseVox demo here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2006

The Storyteller and the Listener Online , edited by Holly Stevens of Oak Ridge, North Carolina, publishes two guest essays each month which explore, "the role of story and narrative in peacemaking, healing, bridge building and reconciliation processes in communities around the world." Bloggers are storytellers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Some points and examples we shared in response to questions: Fundraisers need to be experts in transmedia storytelling techniques and exploring new possibilities for sharing stories. Transmedia storytelling it is the technique of telling a story across multiple online platforms and formats using current digital technologies.

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Classy

JULY 20, 2021

There was a cancer-related organization I brought on, and I loved that I was able to level with and speak to them from personal experience. David : Extra administrative work, outdated donor experiences, inability to capture storytelling to connect people to their mission, and donor retention or acquisition are the big ones we see a lot.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2014

So without further ado, meet our judges, a collection of storytelling experts who will be choosing our awardees. She founded The Storytelling Nonprofit to help nonprofits connect in more meaningful ways with donors through stories and stewardship. We’ve been inspired and moved by your stories. Vanessa Chase. Mikey Leung.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

By now, you've probably heard all the benefits of building a social media presence on Facebook or Twitter. TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat gathered nonprofit video experts and other experienced storytellers to share what works, what channels are best and more when it comes to sharing videos over social media.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 21, 2016

After all, the primary goal of nonprofits is to build relationships. For example, nonprofits seeking to help cancer patients could use VR technology to help potential donors learn more about standard therapies for treating cancer or what it feels like to be diagnosed with such an illness.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The recent NTEN 501 Tech Club event in New York presented a panel on the topic of multi-channel fundraising, and Thomas and Beth both pulled nuggets from the presentation to help nonprofits understand the role of new media in storytelling, and the role of storytelling in our donor and constituent relationship building.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2018

Over the years, Accordant Philanthropy has helped dozens of foundation clients—from small hospitals to large national health systems—build and enhance their fund development efforts. She could probably provide similar information on your hospital’s cancer and orthopedic programs as well. Create storytelling squads.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

By now, you've probably heard all the benefits of building a social media presence on Facebook or Twitter. TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat gathered nonprofit video experts and other experienced storytellers to share what works, what channels are best and more when it comes to sharing videos over social media.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Build trust so donors can be confident you’ll deliver on your promises. The American Cancer Society: When prospects explore ways to give on the ACS website, they see a clear statement about what they can expect for their donation. Your gift means we can continue to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

For example, an organization seeking to support those with cancer might see if local cancer care clinics are willing to post flyers advertising your program. Newspapers, magazines, and blogs focus on storytelling. Focus on relationship building. Going outside of the box. Optimize your current volunteers’ experience.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2021

Are you truly building an online community, or just looking at these numbers as an ego boost? Instead of focusing on growing your social media numbers, how about focusing on building community – retaining engaging the fans/followers that you do have? Here are three ways to build an online community of supporters for your nonprofit: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

And I think it’s good that we’re building such a fun, vibrant community…but not good enough. Are we building sympathy or empathy? How can we build partnerships between nonprofits and the corporate sector such that our successes build upon one another? On the power of individual storytelling & fun.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The easiest way to start building out your plan is by identifying your goals. If you’re hoping to use this campaign to fund a new building, your goal would be the amount you need to build the building. I like to build my timeline starting from the end and moving backwards, especially if my campaign culminates in an event.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The key to getting your nonprofit’s story in the news is building relationships with local journalists. A new building, whether you are breaking ground or ready to cut the ribbon. Offer a tour of your new building or addition, and emphasize what your organization will be able to do in the bigger space. More about that later.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

He is one of the best teachers to learn howto use brand storytelling and social media to build your organization’s reputation, donor community, and social impact. He is offering a seminar (visit www.WeFirst13.com For example, is the focus of your work improving the life of cancer survivors or funding research for a cure?

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

Learn how to build, design, and innovate upon an effective digital fundraising program with this book, which includes everything from email marketing best practices to digital advertising strategies, to systems to future-proof your fundraising. . Free Download: Your Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. Here are some ways you can build on what your donation form is already doing to further optimize the online giving experience: Make your form multi-step. Here are two strategies to implement in your direct mail materials to help you better connect with donors: Rely on strong storytelling.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

Human storytelling. Or a breast cancer survivor who was pregnant when diagnosed, and she received care thanks to a grant provided to the hospital by Susan G. The strength of your campaign’s proof points won’t necessarily ensure success, but the strength of your storytelling with the right influencer partners will. Stacy Caprio.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Also known as social fundraising, personal and/or team fundraising, or p2p fundraising, peer-to-peer fundraising enables nonprofits to increase their reach, find new donors, and build deeper connections with their existing supporters. The easiest way to start building out your plan is by identifying your goals, timeline, and structure.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

People in need of surgery, cancer treatments, and transfusions due to traumatic injuries benefit from blood drives everywhere. Storytelling is one of the best ways to communicate that impact to your supporters. Videos are also a highly effective storytelling tool. Blood drive. Thank your supporters.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

Also known as social fundraising, personal and/or team fundraising, or p2p fundraising, peer-to-peer fundraising enables nonprofits to increase their reach, find new donors, and build deeper connections with their existing supporters. The easiest way to start building out your plan is by identifying your goals, timeline, and structure.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

Also known as social fundraising, personal and/or team fundraising, or p2p fundraising, peer-to-peer fundraising enables nonprofits to increase their reach, find new donors, and build deeper connections with their existing supporters. The easiest way to start building out your plan is by identifying your goals, timeline, and structure.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

It's easy to see why Twitter wanted a foothold in the video messaging game — dynamic storytelling apps like Instagram and Cinemagram. In the end, this is the short bit I created for our annual Digital Storytelling Challenge: Hey cool cats. And for more digital storytelling tools and resources, check out tsdigs.org.

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

While I was with the American Cancer Society, we were inspired by an amazing monitoring system developed by the Humane Society. You can make one, too: type in Cancer (or your own keyword) at search.twitter.com and see what results are returned. In 2008, I helped start the Frozen Pea Fund against breast cancer. Be proactive.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Harvey McKinnon and Andy Robinson will discuss how to build stronger donor relationships and how you can use this strategy to improve every kind of fundraising. What we want to emphasize today that most of the work is relationship building. Why you became a fundraiser is also a way to build trust. And next slide. .

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

And in 2018, as you saw, as I hurriedly got on to this to this presentation, I was diagnosed with cancer and I felt I needed to retire. They help you identify potential donors, they build relationships with those potential donors, they generate interest in the organization, they show prospects what the organization is all about.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

“We will use this end-of-year giving season to kick off our capital campaign to build a new facility for our nonprofit. For example, Solid Ground provided updates on their “Build a Home for Healing” campaign using a fundraising thermometer: 5. Here are some storytelling tips: Tap into people’s love of narrative.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

From #batkid to #GivingTuesday, the Next Generation of American Giving to Content Marketing for Nonprofits , storytelling to social fundraising, retention rates to relationship building, the roundup below covers it all (and everything in between). Follow up, say thank you, and start building the relationship. Checklists.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

We saw a nonprofit in cancer care raising, you know, almost three times more at their annual event because they did these four simple steps. That means you’ve got a good foundation to build on some of these other strategies we’ll talk about. Before they raised maybe less than $10,000 in a similar day. It’s a big deal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Last year, TweetsGiving , raised $11,000 to build a classroom in Tanzania using Twitter to spread messages of thanks and opportunities to donate. More importantly, the event was one of a series of social media fundraisers that offered evidence that Twitter and other social media tools were not just a passing fad. . Click at the Heartstrings.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2006

So we went out and celebrated, and then in the subsequent weeks, it became very clear that the developer who wanted to build on the watershed had no intention of abiding by the citizens' rule. I think a very, very big part of social change is storytelling, and I know that's why you do what you do.

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