Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While advocating for survivors in San Francisco, I witnessed first-hand how critical stories are in tapping into people’s empathy. However, it wasn’t until my career took a turn into strategic communications and marketing that I learned just how integral a winning story is to the success of an advocacy campaign. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. The five EI skills are: Build self-awareness to identify what makes you vulnerable to burnout.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. Here’s why storytelling is so vital: 1) Creating an Emotional Connection: Stories have the power to evoke emotions and connect with audiences on a personal level.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2023

MENTOR was first launched in 1990 to expand opportunities for young people to build positive mentoring relationships with adults outside of their families. In order to build those positive relationships, MENTOR recruits and provides training resources to potential mentors and links the right mentors to mentees across the nation.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

Imagine a story where someone was born, everything went perfectly from beginning to end, and then the story was over. When it comes to a good nonprofit story, struggle and overcoming are at the center. Knowing what struggle your nonprofit helps solve will help you get good at identifying which stories you should be sharing.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand. Evaluate how your organization’s and your community’s core values are being articulated and experienced in the stories you tell , in your interactions with the public, and in your communications with donors.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

I would love to learn how you became interested in XYZ cause. An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship. Many donors are happy to talk at length about their reasons for supporting their favorite causes and organizations. We are honored that you trusted us with such a significant gift.

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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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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

These committed donors provide the support you need to spread awareness about your cause, generate excitement about your events, recruit volunteers, and of course, fund your mission. Vaguely knowing they’re contributing to a good cause alone isn’t enough for the majority of supporters. Personalize communication. Demonstrate impact.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

When they reached the Capitol Building, many activists left their wheelchairs and powerchairs and shed their other mobility aids to crawl up the steps to demonstrate the inaccessibility of public spaces and push senators to vote yes on the act. If you know others with disabilities, encourage them to share their own stories with the world.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 16, 2010

Last November we saw a few alarming events taking place in this social media for social good sector: Causes left Myspace and Ideablob shut down , both without warning or community support. Building networks, communities, connections, campaigns, and our work. So, how do we build this marketplace? But not money.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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VQ Strategies

APRIL 26, 2024

As we wrap up another National Volunteer Week and embark on another year of engaging volunteers to build capacity, reach new audiences, enhance quality of our programs, raise funds, and so much more, take some time to consider what we really value. It reveals, for example, that we prize volunteer quantity. Is it merely volume?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

After all, there is nothing more disappointing than contributing hard-earned money to what looks like a good cause, and then having absolutely no idea whether it made any difference. When supporters see that their generosity truly matters, they’re much more likely to give again, give more, and publicize the cause. 5) Give numbers.

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DipJar

APRIL 14, 2022

The story of that day, the movement it spawned, and its lasting impact are told at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. They are a DipJar customer whose cause and work deserve to be highlighted. It has recently completed the acquisition of the entire city block on which the landmark building stands.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Phone Calling legislators can be a very effective way of bringing their attention to an issue or cause, and flooding phone lines with thousands of concerned constituent calls means you become essentially impossible to ignore. Visual and auditory elements make a story stronger by engaging the senses. Lobby days (in-person or virtual!)

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

We’ve got your back and by “got your back” I mean we’ve put together this complete guide to building the plan for your capital campaign. Some of the most common types of projects are: Building or renovating a space Buying land Starting a new program Purchasing supplies or equipment Increasing staff Upgrading technology. Don’t despair.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

How and Why Stories Can Bust Nonprofit Silos – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto . Stories are for people. We have existing meetings with departments across the organization, but now we’re approaching them with an eye for their stories of impact and success. Build story-gathering into your process.

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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. The hardest part of fundraising is making the ask.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Every year, it spends over €30 million to further this aim by building social inclusion programmes and campaigns for small-scale, community-led projects in the Netherlands and the Dutch islands of the Caribbean, and providing opportunities for them to learn from each other. Building Better Relationships Through Insight.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

With this in mind, let’s jump right into building a strong and supportive community for your nonprofit on the platform! Encourage Facebook users to deepen their investment in your nonprofit’s cause by inspiring them to take the lead in effecting change online. Create engaging content on Facebook.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2021

How do you build trust with donors? Here are a few ways you can make your organization stand out and build trust with those who are loyal to your cause. Consistency will build trust. This tie-in content will ensure that invested viewers can easily find out more about your mission, or the story being featured.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

She’s the CFO for a mid-sized cause-and-cure nonprofit organization and it sounded like she runs a tight ship. The problem, as she told the story, was Alan. Two Sides to Every Nonprofit Silo Story. I’ve heard so many versions of this same story over the years. Three Ways to Start Bridge-Building. Barbara asked me.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

But while it may seem tempting to toss your organization’s own time and money into that pool, what does it mean to build an app? As a reader of this, you’re probably in a decision phase around how to build out your nonprofit’s mobile strategy towards impact. A Data-Informed, Hypothetical Story of HappyApp.org.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

To provide some background, #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that builds off of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the overall spirit of generosity during the holiday season. Started in 2012, this movement inspires millions of individuals to donate to their favorite causes annually. To put this in perspective, in 2018, 3.6

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The oldest of the Millennial Generation are in their mid-careers, and as this generation become more secure in their careers and have more disposable income, nonprofits need to understand how they relate to causes to better capture their resources. Stories also need to connect, inspire and motivate people to act. Sense of urgency.

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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. Assembling a board of directors with some big names in the nonprofit sector is one of the simplest ways to build your brand. Articulate Your Brand Vision.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Here’s how you can build that board. Funders will review your organization’s Form 990 to learn about your story. They know that for their organizations to be positioned well for future growth, they must be intentional about being chief stewards who inspire confidence among key supporters and others willing to advocate for their causes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

It creates a personal, meaningful introduction of your cause and nonprofit to new donors. Below, we’ll show you how to build and incorporate a peer-to-peer campaign and share a few fun ideas to try, but first, we’ll explain what sets this form of social fundraising apart. How to Build a Peer-to-Peer Campaign.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The current lack of integration limits what you can easily do with the data being collected with external tools so prepared build in some extra time to export data to build new reports. The post Google Analytics 4 – A Continuing Story appeared first on Media Cause.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. The Power of Nonprofit Storytelling In a world inundated with information, your nonprofit’s story is what sets you apart. Know Your Audience Before penning down your story, it’s imperative to understand your audience.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2021

Nonprofits have the opportunity to join, or even create, conversations about the causes they support and the missions they drive forward. While the barrier to creation is lower than other platforms (you don’t have to worry about imagery or building creative assets), it does require that you understand the schedule, and curate your feed.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Cause Camp 2020 is officially in the books! Our team owes a big ‘thank you’ to our Cause Camp host, Julia Campbell , who gracefully led us through both days of programming. Here is a recap of Cause Camp 2020. . An attendee said, “Cause Camp has rejuvenated my spirit and hope! She remarked, “We are resilient.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

By Dana Bakich , founder and CEO of Positive Equation – a digital consultancy focused on equipping nonprofits with the tools and resources to build impactful digital strategies. For the example below, we’ll be building out a sample Facebook Live co-branded series. 82% prefer live video over traditional social posts. .

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Share a personal story: Ask your clients or beneficiaries for feedback on how your nonprofit’s programs have positively affected their lives. Personal stories can be highly compelling—and serve as powerful reminders of what your nonprofit can do, thanks to your supporters. (Be Alternatively, you can highlight your supporters’ stories!

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