Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. Cultural change is needed to achieve long-term advances in justice and equity, making the role of transformational storytellers all the more important," said Mertes.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

A problem or conflict in a story naturally builds a case for giving. For a lot of non-profit causes, the conflict is clear, high-stakes, and very motivating. However, many students and clients I work with compare their cause with others and doubt that they have a compelling enough conflict for a story.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Do your grant applications tell stories that catch the attention of funders and illustrate the real impact their support will have on your community? Let’s take a look at why storytelling matters for nonprofit grant writing and actionable ways you can start telling more compelling stories in your proposals.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2021

It may seem strange for a new, invite-only platform that is currently only available on iOS to gain widespread popularity so quickly, but FOMO — or fear of missing out — mixed with scaled, community-based conversation (think: interactive podcasts) appears to be a winning combination. A New Way to Engage and Fundraise.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

To run a successful nonprofit organization, you need to convince people to support you and help you raise funds to further your cause. However, that’s often easier said than done: what are the best ways to convince people to lend their support to your cause? Where Should You Use Nonprofit Storytelling? Social media posts.

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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. Here are my top five insights from that discussion.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

One way to differentiate your organization and drive greater giving is through the power of storytelling. Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. Emotional storytelling is more effective in fundraising than facts and figures alone.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

It’s that time of year again, Cause Camp 2021 is just around the corner! Cause Camp, presented by Nonprofit Hub and Do More Good , has been nationally recognized by Forbes as a “must-attend” for the nonprofit sector. We are excited to announce the Cause Camp 2021 speaker line-up! Cause Camp 2021 Speaker Line-Up.

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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 this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. . In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. .

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and inspire others to join your cause? At CauseVox we are inspired daily by people like you who capture hearts, ignite passion, and drive change by fundraising for causes you really care about! This allows supporters to feel more connected to the organization and the cause itself.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2013

Until recently the nonprofit pioneers of the Social Web had to mostly rely on their intuition that their social media campaigns were resulting in more dollars raised online, an increase in brand and cause awareness, and higher rates of volunteer recruitment and retention. That said, congrats to the early adopters! Source: Avectra.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Visual storytelling through images and videos from the field helps make the crisis tangible and show donors their dollars at work.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

In September, the San Francisco Online Community Meetup welcomed Cara Jones , founder of Storytellers for Good , and JD Lasica , chief strategist at Socialbrite. Jones and Lasica spoke on the topic of using storytelling for community building. Principles of Storytelling. Aim for the heart. Keep It Simple.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. I am where I am today because of their unwavering support.”

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The Fundraising Authority

MARCH 28, 2021

Storytelling is one of the most challenging aspects of donor cultivation. This is especially true when engaging prospective donors who are new to your cause. While some of your volunteers may have never made a monetary gift to your organization, they certainly already understand your mission and the cause you serve.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Nonprofit managers face increasing challenges when it comes to promoting causes, attracting donors, and engaging supporters. Instead of solely relying on the organization’s account to post messages, empower supporters to become advocates for the cause.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

The massive generosity movement is largely driven by an active online community. It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. billion that year. You can also provide pre-written social media captions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Peer-to-Peer fundraising can build a major gift pipeline for your organization as well!

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing refers to all of the different strategies your organization uses across the various channels of communication to spread awareness about your cause and gain new supporters for your mission. Nonprofit marketing goals often focus around building recognition, fostering community, and increasing your funds raised.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Despite the novelty, we were interviewing some of the most forward-thinking leaders in our community. A constant bombardment of messages causes burnout. Virtual communication works better with boundaries and rules for engagement. A constant bombardment of messages in texts, via email, and on social platforms, causes burnout.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The word “gala” conjures images of glittering ballrooms, elegant attendees, and a night dedicated to supporting a worthy cause. Beyond just raising money, galas offer incredible opportunities to enhance community engagement, cultivate new donors, and celebrate your organization’s impact. Focus on storytelling.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Eventually, they saw the need to harness technology to help simplify fundraising, inspire supporters, and rally communities. Put simply, the more effort you put into building your email list, the more your numbers will grow, and the more successful your fundraising will be. Using The Power Of Storytelling To Sell The Need.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Cause Camp is just a couple of months away, and we want to introduce you to the unprecedented thought leaders who will be educating and inspiring you along the way. Without further ado, your Cause Camp 2019 speakers and the topics they’ll be presenting in March! Julia Campbell. Rachel Muir. Shanon Doolittle.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. While Facebook and Twitter may be waning a bit in popularity and usage, visual storytelling platform Instagram keeps growing in engagement and daily time spent on the site. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

After all, strong storytelling can help build meaningful connections with your audience and even move them to rally around your cause. Building your campaign layout. A corporate sponsor can help fund a matching campaign, boost your exposure, or drive employees to give to your cause for Giving Tuesday.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media for nonprofits is one of the best ways for organizations to reach out, engage with the community, and promote the work they do. Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Contacting elected officials and other decision-makers Your supporters hold many identities: they’re legislative constituents from the federal level down to the municipal level; they’re consumers and customers; they’re community members. This means their voices hold power in a range of ways. Lobby days (in-person or virtual!)

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

By showing off your strengths, forming a groundbreaking board, drafting brand strategies , and drawing more support, your organization will be more prepared to further your cause. Funders, board members and policymakers are increasingly interested to know what value your brand provides to a community and what change they exist to create.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Mastering Modern Grant Writing for Nonprofit Success In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit funding, grants continue to play a pivotal role, with billions of dollars allocated annually to support various causes and projects. This storytelling can even jazz up your overall communication strategy.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

Newsletters are an unquestionably good way to build relationships with your constituents, in particular, donors. As long as the issue or the cause of the news is aligned with your organization's efforts, then it would be a great idea to make a newsletter commenting on the news.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

How Can Brands Leverage Storytelling To Tap Into the Cultural Zeitgeist and Shift Public Perception? And the late, great Steve Jobs gave (RED) some pretty good advice on storytelling: Keep it simple. How Does a Brand Like (RED) Use Storytelling To Mobilize Other Brands To Do Good? And storytelling is at the very heart of that.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I am concerned that this will contribute to the loneliness epidemic and political divide by decreasing time spent interacting with others in one’s community. However, I’m excited to have a new tool for building empathy by allowing someone to share an experience.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here ! Get in touch at FreshEyesDigital.com !

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Nonprofits can use social media as a tool to; Raise awareness for their cause. Build a stronger community of supporters. Your NGO can use a variety of compelling storytelling methods to share your history with your supporters. This will encourage effective donations and build trust. .

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Cause Camp 2020 is going to feature next level content. Digital Storytelling Expert, J Campbell Social Marketing. Cause Camp 2020 Host. Through speaking, training, and consulting, she shows social purpose organizations how to use social media and storytelling to build communities, showcase impact, and advance their causes.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Individuals raising money for a cause they care about deeply want to surpass their donation goals and build enthusiasm for the mission. Once you hit your target, why not raise it another 25% for the cause you support? Even though we’re not all gifted storytellers, artificial intelligence can make us look like we are.

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