EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means many organizations are busy identifying ways to show supporters appreciation for their financial support, volunteer hours, and help promoting their organization’s purpose and programs—and showing this kind of appreciation often means communicating the impact a supporter has had.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. But don’t just take it from me – Forbes named storytelling the #1 most important career skill of the future.

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M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

A legislative advocacy campaign must overcome natural inertia—a sufficient number of lawmakers must be convinced that taking action will have more benefit (or less backlash) than not taking action. The answers to these questions will be central to building an impactful legislative advocacy campaign.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’ve ever led an advocacy campaign, you know that it has an incredible number of moving pieces. As you quickly grow and engage your audience , it can be easy to lose track of your campaign plan. That’s why planning is the most important stage in your advocacy campaign. Leverage storytelling to build a base.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

It’s a relatively inexpensive way to connect with your supporters and an essential part of most fundraising campaigns. How can you make your campaign stand out in overcrowded inboxes? Try these five creative ideas to get more out of your nonprofit email campaigns. Start With Gratitude When was the last time you said “Thank you!”

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Creating Unforgettable Nonprofit Events for Maximum Impact Ever been to a nonprofit event that left you in awe and inspired to make a difference? Attract new donors : Events can introduce your organization to new potential supporters, who may be inspired to contribute after witnessing the impact of your work.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

Coming in highest was email campaigns, with 88.6% In this article, we break down the reasons why email campaigns are a perfect place to begin engaging your donors and how your nonprofit can use email to your advantage starting today. Donors want to know that they are making a positive impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face. Ask followers for input on an upcoming campaign or what they want to see more of on your platforms. Say their name. Don’t fake it.

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Qgiv

MARCH 17, 2022

What they did: United Against Poverty Orlando created an email series to help countdown to their fundraising campaign. They organized a peer-to-peer campaign called Hand UP Orlando and encouraged community members to become hand up heroes by creating or joining a group fundraising team or by donating. Request a Demo.

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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. About the Author. Cristina Jones.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. To improve your planning process and get the best results, use these tips: Align your campaign message with the holiday.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

Any nonprofit organization dreams of having successful fundraising campaigns. Of course, managing a fundraising campaign can have a lot of parts and pieces. It can be a challenge to figure out how to manage them all while dealing with other day-to-day fundraising tasks.So, what is the key behind a successful fundraising campaign?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Email Fundraising Campaign Strategies for Giving Tuesday. Before you start planning your Giving Tuesday email campaign, take a look at your email analytics. Once you’ve compiled this information, you can use it to create more attention-grabbing emails for your Giving Tuesday email campaign. Focus on storytelling.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Fundraising events and one-time campaigns are great ways to raise money for your organization, but infrequent fundraisers don’t provide consistent income. Annual giving campaigns can raise money to cover your day-to-day expenses by bringing in a steady stream of funding. Set a theme for each year’s annual giving campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

By Jess Woloszyn , Content Specialist at Classy.org – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. An incredible Giving Tuesday 2021 campaign will: Reach donors from any device. Building your campaign layout.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As you plan your direct mail donor acquisition campaign, keep the following tips in mind. Segment Your Audience Segmentation isn’t only essential for email campaigns—segmenting your direct mail recipients personalizes your message and improves engagement. Tell stories in your direct mail campaign.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Among the thousands of nonprofits that use CauseVox, we’re always amazed at the impact each organization makes everyday. Fundraising Campaign Best Practices. We could talk your ear off about how to run a fundraising campaign but we wanted to show you instead. Using The Power Of Storytelling To Sell The Need.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. Maps can be used to illustrate the work of a nonprofit, the areas they serve, and the impact of their fundraising efforts. Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

With the help of impactful testimonials, you can turn compelling narratives into a driving force for your mission. They serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work. This widespread use maximizes their impact.

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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 Annual Campaign by Erik J. From So What?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

Aligning your fundraising efforts with donor preferences fosters stronger connections and increases the likelihood of successful campaigns. The Power of Storytelling Showcase Impact with Fresh Narratives Spring is a symbol of growth and new beginnings. Fresh storytelling inspires donors and motivates continued support.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone. That’s direct scientific proof that storytelling is the way to go when we want to engage and inspire people on GivingTuesday and beyond. The easier it is to share, the more likely people are to do it.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

Nonprofit budgets are often tight, and each of your campaigns should aim to hit as high a return on investment (ROI) as possible. For each of your online campaigns, your revenue goal should tie into your overall fundraising strategy. A campaign’s inputs include all costs spent on running the campaign.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Expands visibility and credibility in the community by showing your impact. Investing in marketing helps you build a foundation for growth, community engagement, and impactful change. Nonprofit marketing is deeply intertwined with social impact rather than focusing on financial gain.

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Classy

JULY 9, 2021

If your nonprofit is looking to make a big investment in a particular project, you may have wondered if launching a capital campaign is the right path for you. Capital campaigns are time-limited efforts with a large fundraising goal for a specific need. Read Next: The 4 Phases of a Modern Capital Campaign.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

What draws you to one crowdfunding campaign over another? Perhaps it is a combination of a few different storytelling elements. Our Storymakers 2014 challenge kicks off August 26, so to get you inspired, I've compiled some great examples of digital storytelling in crowdfunding campaigns. Is it an inspiring video?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. As we round the corner to year-end fundraising season, fundraisers, campaigners, and comms folks are busily preparing to tap into this awesome opportunity for fundraising.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Whether it’s the instant spreadability of Twitter, the communal spirit of Facebook, or the captivating visuals of Instagram, each platform is a chapter in your storytelling saga. The Art of Storytelling: Sharing Supporters’ Stories There’s something profoundly human about sharing stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

A lot of time, effort, and preparation goes into ensuring end-of-year campaigns produce all the funds needed for organizations to sustain their important missions. The Sustainable Giving Report covers this topic in depth and found that 75% of donors have had their finances negatively impacted by inflation but 80% of donors continue to donate!

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Here are a few tips from The Fundraising Authority to make the most out of this technology: Promote a specific project or campaign. Plan some initial marketing around this web-based campaign to spread awareness. The buzz word “storytelling” rings loudly here. Have a marketing plan in place. Select the right site.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your organization’s donor communications program — consisting of solid Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems — utilizes neuroscience, consistency, and proof of impact to deliver trust in a nutshell. That’s because human beings are hardwired for nonprofit storytelling. The best way to maintain and build trust?

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Classy

APRIL 19, 2021

A fundraising campaign soft launch—the release of your campaign to a limited audience prior to the general public—allows your organization to establish early momentum on your campaign. Email #1: Introduce the Campaign. Make it clear what need your campaign is addressing and why it matters to your donors. .

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Get specific about how a gift today will translate to impact tomorrow—and wherever possible, quantify! Don’t be afraid to make some last-minute changes to your campaign if the data supports them. What is the quantifiable impact of each dollar amount raised? Who in your network can you leverage to make a greater impact?

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