Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Advances in technology now mean that many nonprofits most likely have access to basic video storytelling tools. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, can be really powerful storytelling tools. The tweet chat was held one day before the official launch of the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge (TSDigs).

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2012

We learn to use mobile production tools, cooperative social sites for group curation and unique filesharing services like Dropbox , Skype along with new tools like Instagram, WeVideo , Stroome and many new apps to edit our captured video and photos for story creation. Aaron Bramley - Lights Camera Help. Thomas Grasty - Stroome.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

TechSoup wants you to succeed at storytelling. up a camera. We want to help further your mission through storytelling. expert tips, our generous partners work with us to create a network fueled by storytelling. Cisco Flip video camera. First Place Photo. Cisco Flip video camera. Well, we believe that.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Yet many nonprofit leaders are intimidated by videos and more comfortable with traditional stories and photos to tell your organization’s stories. I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” Not everyone is comfortable on camera, just like everyone isn’t comfortable speaking in front of a crowd. It’s like a video selfie.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 6, 2012

Submissions for the 2012 TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge have closed, but the fun has just begun! So who are these hard-working digital storytelling junkies? Let's meet the folks who will decide which one-minute videos and five-photo slide shows take home these excellent award donations from our generous partners.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. We shared Yash’s invaluable insights on digital storytelling and we couldn’t resist sharing his advice on creating compelling videos. You don't even have to go to a store to buy a camera, you can just shoot film on your phone. I come prepared.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Elliot blogged about a group that gives cameras to local groups around the world in order to share their stories. The use of telling stories through photos has also been discussed here various times, with tips on different photo-sharing and slideshow tools discussed. These stories don't need to be fancy or expensive.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Looking for inspiration or hands-on help with your digital storytelling? Portland, Oregon: Websites as Storytelling Tools: A Case Study.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Photo by Global Fund for Children. There are contests to push filmmakers to “ tell the story behind the still ” and television producers are turning to this compact video recording technology. Along the way we learned some valuable lessons to help nonprofits use this new video technology to tell their stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

I couldn’t help but think – what if Joe Page or other community foundation board members had flip cameras, some video and story telling training and shared their stories on the Alaska Community Foundation Facebook page? No matter the technology, the process of capturing and sharing a good story quickly is the same. Some Tips.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Flickr Photo by SMEX Beirut. The project is being managed by IIE and builds on a highly successful program launched in the Middle East five years ago, Women in Technology. The E-Mediat team in Jordan created this wonderful thank you video to Cisco as part of mastering their video storytelling skills.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2013

But nonprofits should still keep tabs on movement in mobile as it is shaping workplace technology. If you're not active on the technology your community is using, how can you reach them? Video-Sharing Apps and Super Smartphone Cameras. For reference, most professional DSLR cameras don't have that megapixel count.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

In the past few years, we've seen the transformation from long to extremely short-form digital content like that on Vine and Instagram, and we've experienced the rise and fall of numerous storytelling apps never to be seen or heard of again. But how can stories touch hearts and minds if they go unnoticed and unheard?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

At TechSoup, we're all about using technology to tell your nonprofit, charity, or public library's story. So when a new digital storytelling tool comes along, we jump at the chance to test it out. Steller (free; Apple iOS) is an app that lets you build stories with your photos, videos, and text.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 1, 2014

We have cases with museum objects that people told stories about, with large images of those storytellers adjacent to the object, and in the middle of the gallery is a long rectangular table with touchscreens where people can access all the stories that have been recorded. Photos are fun. The proposal to Metlife was all video.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

I was lucky enough to work along side Mark Horvath and Shawn Ahmed , both experts at capturing stories on video and sharing through social channels. This post is a roundup of the videos, photos, and tweets from the day. To be a little meta, here’s a photo by Mark Horvath as the video was being shot. Tech Recycling Day.

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Care2

MARCH 28, 2011

This first connection came up for me in the panel I organized on storytelling for movement building. Stacey Monk of Epic Change, Mark Horvath of Invisible People, and Estrella Rosenberg of Big Love, Little Hearts shared their perspectives on authentic storytelling from personal experiences. Photo Credit: Paul-W

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

A recent post by Isaac Kiehl highlighted social media, and in particular the use of online photos, as a means by which nonprofits can improve interaction with the community. The more resources you have at your disposal, the more sophisticated your video content and storytelling can become. Patrice Sheldon , Freelance Public Relations.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Here is a look at how a few German nonprofits and charities are using technology donations for social good. Streetfootballworld supports a worldwide network of organizations in well over 50 countries.The photo above is of one of their programs in Brazil. Empowering Youth Through Soccer. Making More Time to Educate Youth.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2012

In It's Not You, It's Your Stories at the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , Steve Daigneault (VP of eCampaigns at M&R Strategic Services ) and Sue Citro (Director of Digital Strategy, Global Programs at The Nature Conservancy ) shared their tips for telling better and more effective stories. Photo: gfpeck.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 3, 2011

We have cases with museum objects that people told stories about, with large images of those storytellers adjacent to the object, and in the middle of the gallery is a long rectangular table with touchscreens where people can access all the stories that have been recorded. Photos are fun. The proposal to Metlife was all video.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2012

Nonprofits and Mobile Technology. More nonprofits and libraries are using mobile technologies to educate, activate, and engage audiences and constituencies of all shapes and sizes. AMOLED screen is a beauty for sure, and lends itself quite nicely for video and photo capture. The Venue Pro’s 4.1

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Photo by Trav Williams. Documenter: Using a digital camera, the documenter should capture photos of the process – the set up, the activity, and the products from the activity. Our track was one of three tracks for participants to dive deep into a topic and learn from peers through dialogue. Then we opened up for discussion.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

What technology is your staff going to need to fulfill their roles? Here is an example of how a faith-based organization leveraged storytelling in a fundraising appeal.]. Social media offers the opportunity to post different kinds of content like photos and videos. What credentials will they need to get in?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2006

His list of benefits include: Video is a powerful storytelling medium and has the potential to engage people and build relationship, particularly if using some of the video/social networking sites. The technology is cheap (compared to a few years ago). The tools used are low cost (Logitech camera and MovieMaker software).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Begin by writing a social media strategy : 1) Conduct an online technology audit. On Facebook, visually appealing photos and compelling graphics receive up to 4X more engagement (shares and likes). Instagram : When the impulse strikes, post photos and videos in real-time. Create photo and video essays.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

I keep on telling my story of how I moved between the East and West, between physical environments (architecture, urban design) and virtual (web and mobile development and strategy), between technology and the humanities. Photos matter. You can select from various past dates when the streetview camera captured the image.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

NTEN’s Technology Leadership Academy Returns for 2012 – "We're excited to announce that the Technology Leadership Academy is returning in 2012. Digital Storytelling Challenge from TechSoup – "TechSoup’s annual Digital Storytelling Challenge (TSDigs), powered by Lights.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Squared is a service that enables Instagrammers to print their favorite Instagram photos or convert them into magnets and posters. SnapWidget allows you to display your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram photos in collage format on your website or blog. The buttons are fully customizable and provides social share counts and analytics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

Squared is a service that enables Instagrammers to print their favorite Instagram photos or convert them into magnets and posters. Snappa is a simple-to-use graphic design tool with a built-in stock photo, illustration, and icons library. Photo Editing. Squared :: squared.one. Ideal for staff and volunteer appreciation.

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