The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 4, 2022

When it’s the beginning of a new calendar year or the start of a new fiscal year, the fresh start is a great time to create your non-profit’s annual story strategy. And more importantly, it’s your opportunity to clarify how storytelling will support your fundraising or communications goals. Goal Setting & Priorities.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is one of the key components of getting your organization seen by potential supporters! Learn more about how nonprofit marketing can benefit your organization: What is nonprofit marketing? Types of nonprofit marketing Nonprofit market plan Marketing best practices What is nonprofit marketing?

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Social media has changed the marketing world, and Facebook Ads for nonprofits are an easy tool to increase your organization’s presence online. Since 2009, Facebook has provided the option to create featured ads on their platform to help businesses and organizations reach others’ newsfeeds. How do nonprofits use Facebook Ads?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Organizations relying on event-driven fundraising suffered. A whopping 48% of Americans don’t trust nonprofits Interestingly, people trust local organizations far more than large institutions. That’s because human beings are hardwired for nonprofit storytelling. The best way to maintain and build trust?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Here are easy-to-implement content ideas to help fill out your social media calendar. Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your followers. Share stories of your fundraising campaigns and the cause that you’re promoting. Do not forget to mention the contribution of your donors in making your campaign a success.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2022

By nature our field hosts a wide array of organizations all in service of good. Centralizing what we can know about each organization is essential to building a field that is effective, efficient and equitable. . The Center was one of the first organizations to work with Candid in this capacity.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If you work for a nonprofit organization, you’ve likely heard that Giving Tuesday is one of the most important days of the year. Campaigns & Ideas. Giving Tuesday Campaigns & Ideas. That’s why it’s important to plan ahead, set goals, and brainstorm some Giving Tuesday campaign ideas several weeks or months in advance.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Many participants were interested in using facebook as a communication platform for local campaigning and I created a session all about it. Another topic that is of interest and can serve as a valuable launch pad for conversations and information, both for Romanian NGOs and organizations around the world, is a blog.

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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. From sharing your mission to advertising fundraising campaigns, social media offers plenty of opportunities to help you boost your fundraising efforts. Why should nonprofits use social media?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2022

For many nonprofits, Giving Tuesday is the most important giving day in their yearly fundraising calendar, and it takes time and careful planning to execute a successful Giving Tuesday campaign. Kick things off with a great Giving Tuesday campaign that will wow your donors and get them excited about donating.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

A 24-hour fundraising campaign like #GivingTuesday (mark your calendar for December 2 nd , 2014) is the perfect opportunity to experiment with new tactics and tools, and to showcase inspiring stories from your nonprofit. So why not take the same concept and apply it to your #GivingTuesday campaign? Check them out below.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

The calendar does much of the heavy lifting for you, and wallets are broadly open. A match provides a time-limited opportunity for your donors to make more impact with their donations and gives an excuse to push the volume and lean on transactional tactics that are consistently among the calendar’s top performers. .

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Do you think a donor wants to be asked for a capital gift in April, a bequest gift in July, and an annual gift in November – all in the same calendar year? But that’s what all too often happens when you silo departments and campaigns: Asking becomes centered on your organization’s processes. No, they don’t.

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Classy

JULY 28, 2021

Ensure your website and campaigns are mobile-friendly to capture donations from band new donors. Classy allows you to provide four recommended gift size options on your campaign pages, as well as the option to include a prefilled donation amount. Keep an eye on your calendar to note your top donor acquisition days. .

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The end of the year is fast approaching and with it, your year-end fundraising campaign. So how can you take advantage of the season of giving to raise more for your organization? During the conversation, Melissa shared a few of here top tips to help other organizations best leverage #GivingTuesday for year-end fundraising.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The concept is a simple one: find a way for your family, your community, your company, or your organization to come together to give something more after the largest shopping days of the year. If you’re a registered charity (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the U.S.) GivingTuesday 2021 Storytelling. Campaign Timeline.

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

From our 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar , here are five hot summer events that are sure to bring the heat. Major gifts, win-back programs, industry trends, data and testing, direct marketing, development planning, crowdfunding, fundraising on mobile, and the future of strategic storytelling - and that's just the first day!

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Nonprofits and cause driven organizations just like yours are now marketing on Tiktok to help raise awareness and support for their missions! Like any other marketing tool or social media platform, TikTok’s value is in its storytelling ability. Create a series of videos highlighting different aspects of your organization.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

how are you getting the word out about your Giving Tuesday campaign? For best results, your multi-channel marketing campaign should look similar across all of the channels you use to reach your supporters. Use these tips to put together a great multi-channel marketing campaign to earn more Giving Tuesday donations.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! The 2015 - 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. Drop us a line!

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

In this interview, Julia shares some of the strategies she teaches her clients, including her secret formula for social media calendars, how nonprofits can improve engagement on their social channels, and the one thing she wishes nonprofits would stop doing online. Another thing I recommend: look at your calendar for the year.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Discover how HOPE Atlanta , Metro Atlanta’s most established agency committed to fighting homelessness and hunger, capitalized on this integration to optimize their data collection , and explore how your organization can do the same to maximize fundraising potential. Automatically Transfer Data Between Platforms. Eliminate the Risk of Error.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Start by optimizing your organization’s website for ticket sales: Feature the event on your homepage with a prominently placed “Buy Tickets” button. Next, start crafting some engaging email marketing campaigns Segment your email list and send personalized invitations. That’s what group tickets are there for!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It is a direct way to connect with your donors and ask them if they’d like to make a final gift to your organization before the new year. A generic fundraising ask won’t connect with your donors and encourage them to donate to your organization. Storytelling is one of the best ways to connect with your donors. Thank your donors.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 20, 2020

Anything that regularly shows up on your editorial calendar is in this category. They are often stand alone campaigns that you do one time for a very specific purpose. In general I would say that most organizations are pretty good at Heartbeat communications. They stand out. What I see far less of in the sector are Remarkables.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

This goal will help you and your organization focus and it will give the donor a reason to give beyond “operational costs.” Some organizations make use of fundraising events as a means to raising year-end donations. Events are among the most effective ways to have a strong year-end giving campaign when your objective is on-mission.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Whether your organization is large or small, you’ll want to capitalize on December’s fundraising opportunities—from GivingTuesday to end-of-tax-year gifts. Organizations that are consistently killing it during year-end fundraising season have three things in common. Their campaign is hinged on a compelling story.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Rejoice, fundraisers—after months of hearing “I only give toward the end of the calendar year,” donors are finally in the spirit of giving. Create a calendar indicating when you plan to reach out to donors, post on social media, send out emails, etc. The more you strategize, organize and plan, the more successful your campaign will be.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 5, 2020

However, no one could have predicted the effects that COVID-19 would have , with many nonprofit organizations now solely relying on virtual fundraising efforts to continue operations. In order to get more familiar with your organization, many people will likely head to your “About Us” page. About Us page.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

Every month TechSoup’s NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free (or low cost) nonprofit technology events and workshops to over 50 cities. Starting on August 26th NetSquared organizers are holding digital storytelling events as part of the Storymakers campaign. Toronto, Canada: Digital Storytelling.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. If you’re looking for a smaller event with a more specific focus, you may want to check out the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference! Fundraisers who leave the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference leave inspired by the sessions and other attendees alike. Click here to learn more about NTC 2021.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

TechSoup's annual Storymakers campaign launches September 5. We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Storytelling and Content Strategy Best Practices. San Francisco, California.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Digital Storytelling Challenge. NetSquared organizers were jazzed by the Digital Storytelling Challenge. Ten Net2 groups held Digital Storytelling events in their community, with an estimated 360 attendees. Eight of the eleven cities in the digital storytelling global tweet chat were led by Net2 local organizers.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

While incorporating insights provided in our webinar with Maria Bryan, we’ll demystify the content planning process, discuss trauma-informed storytelling, unpack resources , and help you create content that converts. The Importance of Storytelling It’s no secret that a great story can generate movers and shakers.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

With #GivingTuesday only weeks away, hopefully your fundraising campaign plan has taken shape and you're feeling prepared for the big day. And it's a busy time of year in general; our inboxes are overflowing with notices about sales, discounts, special offers, and campaigns. Include Your Community in Your Campaign.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. Kigali, Rwanda: Storytelling Event. Thursday, August 3, 2017.

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