Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Nonprofit storytelling remains a timeless and powerful tool for connecting with potential donors. As we gear up for GivingTuesday, the perfect opportunity to engage supporters and boost fundraising efforts, it’s crucial to refine your narrative strategy. This post-campaign storytelling reinforces the value of ongoing support.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

You’re in for a treat in this article as we’re going to talk about how to find your next best step in non-profit storytelling. For everything we put time and effort into, we want there to be intention and strategy. Non-Profit Storytelling: Your Next Best Step. After You’ve Set a Storytelling Goal.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

We are in the season of renewal, and it’s the perfect time for nonprofit leaders to re-evaluate their fundraising strategies for spring. Aligning your fundraising efforts with donor preferences fosters stronger connections and increases the likelihood of successful campaigns.

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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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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. Ethical storytelling for nonprofits produces stories that not only help nonprofits share their work and inspire donors but also honor the dignity of those the story is about. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? Stories are powerful.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 18, 2022

, making it a no-brainer to include in your marketing strategy for Giving Tuesday! But before you start sending out email blasts to all your donors, it’s well worth it to take time to fine tune your email fundraising strategies to get the most out of your Giving Tuesday communications. Focus on storytelling. Segment your donors.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Your nonprofit has worked diligently to build programs, events, and campaigns that help make the world a better place. In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. There are several ways to hone your storytelling craft. Seek inspiration from real storytellers.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes How to Mobilize a Movement: 6 Tech Strategies for Supporter Advocacy We know your journey is sprinkled with dreams of making a huge difference, as well as the occasional sleepless night, wondering how you can mobilize a movement with the resources you have.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re planning an advocacy or fundraising campaign, using a storytelling framework to create your calls to action can help you make emotional connections with your audience and ultimately move them to act. This storytelling framework asks you to answer three basic questions: Story of Self: Why have you been called to serve?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

By: Jas Finnell, Digital Strategy Manager at Riley Children’s Foundation. An added benefit of email marketing strategies is that you can analyze performance and optimize those conversations in real-time. How have they engaged with past email campaigns? Understand Your Audience. Take a look at those in your target audience.

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Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Peer-to-peer campaigns are notable for their ability to connect with new donors through your current supporters and open up more fundraising opportunities. Make sure your donors are your primary storytellers. Make sure your donors are your primary storytellers. Set up donation pages. Connect with other fundraisers.

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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. of respondents stating they planned to use email marketing in 2023.

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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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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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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. Just like creating a fundraising plan or a communications plan, a story strategy is your opportunity to build a clear roadmap to your goals. Goal Setting & Priorities.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2021

How can nonprofits use digital storytelling to create effective campaigns? What strategy is right for your nonprofit? TechSoup's first digital storytelling mini-conference — we were joined by industry leaders who showed us how to build a strategy, use the right tools, and execute successful digital storytelling campaigns.

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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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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.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 4, 2011

Data: Strategy and Storytelling. We also talked about user testing and storytelling with data. One of the case studies I used in our discussion was last year’s To Mama With Love campaign from Epic Change. Well, as of yesterday at noon, this year’s campaign is off and running! Presentation.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

But even the simplest goals aren’t necessarily easy—and they usually require a pretty sophisticated strategy to back them up. 7 Things Your Association Strategy Should Include Mapping out a strategy for your membership association isn’t a one-time process. If it doesn’t, then your organization won’t last.

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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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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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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. Focus on impact storytelling . One of the best methods to increase your donor retention is to leverage your overall communication strategies. Tip #4: Focus on impact storytelling .

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

Closeup Woman hand using Laptop pc with email icon, Email concept Creating your nonprofit’s digital strategy comes with its own set of challenges, from creating engaging campaigns to standing out in donors’ inboxes. Your Welcome Email According to Campaign Monitor, Welcome emails have a whopping 91.43% open rate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Imagine your nonprofit’s social media fundraising strategy as planning a trip to a new country. Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. Ask followers for input on an upcoming campaign or what they want to see more of on your platforms. Say their name. Use more “you” and less “we.”

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

It’s the perfect time to nail down your strategy and decide how you’ll stand out. Whether you’re a Giving Tuesday pro or embarking on your first official Giving Tuesday campaign, these 13 answers will help you prepare, organize, and execute a memorable strategy. Building your campaign layout.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Whether you’re hoping to build a new website from scratch or revamp your existing digital presence, you’ll need the right strategies and tools to streamline the process. For example, a CTA that says “Donate towards our campaign!” is less effective than “Donate by midnight to get your gift matched!”

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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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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But that’s what all too often happens when you silo departments and campaigns: Asking becomes centered on your organization’s processes. Asking depends on which campaign gets to include the gift towards reaching their monetary goal. . The capital campaign goal is $1 million. This approach is not donor-centered.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Fundraising Campaign Best Practices. We could talk your ear off about how to run a fundraising campaign but we wanted to show you instead. An excellent example is CSI’s Ukrainian relief effort, which exemplifies the best of the best when it comes to running a fundraising campaign. A great fundraiser is a great storyteller.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If your fundraising event or the end of a specific fundraising campaign is quickly approaching and you haven’t quite hit your goal, try not to stress. Peer-to-peer fundraising often leverages social media and tech platforms to share campaigns, collect payments, and track progress.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Leveraging Your Board for Nonprofit Fundraising: 10 Strategies and Tips for Success What if we told you that your nonprofit’s board members hold the keys to a fundraising revolution? That’s where this blog post comes in!

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In our 25-year history, Forum One has developed thousands of digital platforms and websites, campaigns, brand strategies, and custom tools that help nonprofits and government agencies communicate, deliver programs, and cultivate financial support. What the strategy team does. Meet the strategy team.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Your marketing strategies and the marketing channels you use can drastically affect your fundraising success throughout the year. Nonprofit marketing refers to all of the different strategies your organization uses across the various channels of communication to spread awareness about your cause and gain new supporters for your mission.

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