Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

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? You already have your greatest asset: your story.

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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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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. Her research also demonstrates that EI competencies improve the more you use them. The five EI skills are: Build self-awareness to identify what makes you vulnerable to burnout.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

Donors want to see their support making a real difference, and nonprofits that want to improve donor retention will need to demonstrate impact and form long-lasting relationships with their supporters. Here are five strategies to help your nonprofit increase your supporters’ value and build relationships that stand the test of time.

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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. DipJar demonstrated its value in fundraising, but another application also came to mind. It has recently completed the acquisition of the entire city block on which the landmark building stands.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. It should be robust enough to attract users and demonstrate the product’s value.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

You’ll also be able to add a special Donation sticker to Stories and Live videos and a “Donate”button to your profile, which will let users go directly from your content to a donation page. Build a Content Strategy. Your Instagram strategy won’t get very far without high-quality content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Subaru’s social post demonstrated a commitment to fighting hunger – and to Feeding America. They demonstrate the importance of teamwork to the nonprofit’s approach.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

making donors feel appreciated goes a long way toward building long-lasting relationships. For example, $5 delivers a pair of shoes, $50 covers a week of meals for a family of four, while $1000 builds a well in a village. When an organization is transparent about how funds are allocated, it builds trust. 5) Give numbers.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

But when the chatbot can write an essay, that’s another story. But making skill building an organizational priority is a hedge against the unknown that offers 360 degrees of current benefits. Skill building is a foundational strategy for retaining talent and attracting bright new employees to your organization.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Ultimately, what matters is that in advocacy, no one is an island—advocates derive strength and power from numbers, and a petition is one of the quickest and easiest ways to demonstrate the collective will of your supporters. Visual and auditory elements make a story stronger by engaging the senses.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

From a very young age, it is through stories that we learn about ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live. Digital storytelling enables nonprofits to tell their stories across multiple media, potentially in multiple languages, and to reach unknown readers and viewers through the power of tagging and amplification.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. Storytelling helps you build a tribe.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

When you say “thank s , ” you strengthen the relationship between a donor and an association , building greater trust and a stronger connection. To nurture your donor relationships, check in on your donors, sending them thank you not es and updates on your campaign. Create repeat donors. Social media shout out.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Building strong relationships with donors is the backbone of successful fundraising. Demonstrating appreciation shows that you value their partnership with the organization. Showcase Impact Through Stories: Share compelling stories or language that illustrates the positive impact the donor has had on the organization’s mission.

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CauseVox

MAY 4, 2021

AuSM serves Minnesotans, throughout their lives, with a fundamental commitment to advocacy, education, support, collaboration, and community building. We pre-recorded demonstrations from chefs and a mixologist and played them during the livestream. We had interviews and demonstrations. We had stories. We had drawings.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Impact numbers are a great way to demonstrate the positive changes your organization has provided. That’s why we recommend contextualizing your impact numbers with a powerful story. Get Up Close and Personal Encourage your grantees to share personal stories directly from the beneficiaries of their programs.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

AAPI Impact on American Culture – Demonstrate the many ways Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have shaped and contributed to broader American society. Aim to create an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere that brings together diverse AAPI communities and builds bonds. Share stories that inspire giving.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Reposting content from accounts related to your issue area and adding your expert commentary can help you build legitimacy and reach a wider audience. Committed board members with diverse backgrounds can bring wide-ranging personal and professional networks and help build and expand connections for the organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

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. Think of each participant as a mini-influencer, out there telling the story of your cause and galvanizing their followers to donate and participate.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Meeting attendance: Demonstrating commitment A successful nonprofit board starts with committed board members who prioritize attending meetings and events. Engaging in conversations with prospective donors and sharing the impact of the nonprofit’s work is a crucial step in building relationships and attracting vital resources.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The book is a quintessential American dream story from a Mexican entrepreneur who shares the tale of building a multi-million-dollar business from scratch, complete with both success and failure, and always a vision of hope. market and grew his company to a multimillion-dollar success story that defined an industry.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 14, 2022

Many charities and nonprofits struggle to connect and build relationships with younger donors. If you want to win over Millennial and Gen Z supporters, you need to do three things: connect with their activism, engage with them where they are, and demonstrate your impact. Demonstrate Your Impact. Connect With Their Activism.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

It’s easy to demonstrate the correlation between diversity, innovation, engagement, and increased revenue. But endorsement from their peers goes a long way toward building buy-in. Build Excitement Goals create excitement. Collect, analyze, and share the data. The evidence points to equity as good for business.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The power of stories Why stories? Stories have a unique capability to connect deeply with people. In a world bombarded with information, a well-told story cuts through the noise and resonates with the heart. Stories, in their essence, are patterns that help us navigate the complexity of the world.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

When writing a story to raise money, an essential part of the story is a conflict. A problem or conflict in a story naturally builds a case for giving. Conflict demonstrates a clear problem that donors can solve by making a donation. But impact stories are just one type of story we can tell.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Building long-lasting fruitful relationships with your donors requires diligence, hard work, and careful planning. But if you follow the principles of the donor engagement cycle, you can use them as a framework around which to build the rest of your donor stewardship plan. Engaging donors is no simple task.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

This thank you letter can be the gateway to building a long lasting relationship between the donor and your cause. Especially when writing a donor thank you letter, it is important to personalize it as much as possible to build rapport with the contributor. You could try using a creative opening, such as leading with a story.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

So, how can a new nonprofit develop a pool of prospective donors when they’re still building their visibility and reputation? A face-to-face meeting is the ideal way to approach prospective donors, so you can tell your story in a heartfelt way, emphasize the urgency of the work, and build rapport with them.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

He shared some of his journey on his way to success, reminded us that everyone has a story and that the way we tell that story shapes our world. Let people tell their own stories. There is value and impact in stepping back and letting people tell their own stories in their own words.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Focus on educating new donors about unfolding events and exact needs, while demonstrating the impact of contributions already made. This emergency response communication sets the foundation for building lasting relationships. Include impact stories and photos showing how their support made a difference. This builds a connection.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Signature Gala Evening Elements A well planned event timeline builds excitement and spurs action without feeling forced. A “Mission Moment” showcases real-life impact with a concise emotional story focused on a tangible achievement made possible by donations. Set realistic goals. Focus on storytelling. Balance is key.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 22, 2024

Across the nation, city leaders strive to build resilient cities, serve their residents, and strengthen their communities economically, socially, physically, and beyond. Volunteer managers must communicate the impact of volunteers to gain program resources, recruit volunteers, and, ultimately, build strong communities.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Your organization needs to reach its fundraising goals, so use an innovation mindset to start small with new initiatives, track outcomes, and to use agility to build off successes. Create a strategy that prioritizes the demonstrated ways that women give, for instance, engaging them in programmatic activities and building trust.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Demonstrating genuine care fosters trust and opens doors for future support. Share event highlights , impact stories, and volunteer opportunities through email newsletters and social media. Remember, it’s not just about raising money; it’s about building relationships that fuel your mission and create lasting change.

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