Tech Soup

JULY 28, 2009

Many of you may not know, but TechSoup Canada has its own site and services for nonprofits in Canada. They have a terrific recap of a recent Net Tuesday held in Toronto that was focused on online storytelling with video. If you've not visited their blog yet, you should, regardless of where you are. Tools Web 2.0

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

A great story? 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. The Blue Whale Campaign (CauseVox). Indiegogo). It's a proven formula.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Are you ready to join a global, Storytelling conversation on Twitter at #Storymakers2014 spanning the globe from India, Libya, Kenya across Europe, Canada and the United States. Topic: AWESOME Digital Storytelling case studies. Topic: Mobile tools and platforms for telling your story. Topic: Tools for Storytelling.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Inspire your supporters by creating a campaign that engages your community, promotes your brand, and encourages generous donations. Inspire your supporters by creating a campaign that engages your community, promotes your brand, and encourages generous donations. How can you plan a more successful Library Giving Day?

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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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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

An additional gift of up $3,500 (US) worth of Cisco products to help each winning org harness the power of human and technology networks to multiply their impact on the people and communities they serve. For nonprofits, video is a great way to share your mission, get out a message, and tell the stories of the people and issues you support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format. Donors and supporters are increasing overwhelmed by text-heavy storytelling – especially on mobile devices. Thus, your NGO should prioritize sharing your success stories in photo essay format on your website or blog. To schedule tweets in advance, use HootSuite.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 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. Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories. Abuja, Nigeria: A Well-Told Digital Story Is Powerful. Storymakers.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

TechSoup’s digital storytelling challenge is open between now and September 26, 2014. Submit your digital video, five photographs, or a super-short story. Looking for inspiration for your digital story? They are holding digital storytelling events all month! Naples, FL: Digital Storytelling Workshop.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

In previous years, we called it our Digital Storytelling Challenge. We thought we’d ask some past winners to tell us about how they’ve been using their videos and how important storytelling is to their organization. Our story challenges get lots of attention. Storytelling is an important part of any organization.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2014

Net2Local organizers hold regular events connecting the nonprofit and technology communities. Toronto, Canada: Tech Planning for 2014: Trends and Best Practices. Victoria, Canada: Where do all the People Live: Choosing the Right Tools to Track Your Data. Vancouver, Canada: Raiser’s Edge Therapy: Year-End Tax Receipts.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2014

Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. Vancouver, Canada: Community Management Inside Out: Why culture matters. Vancouver, Canada: Social Media Success with HootSuite. Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

How big is the NetSquared Local community? Digital Storytelling Challenge. NetSquared organizers were jazzed by the Digital Storytelling Challenge. They collaborated with the TechSoup Global team to bring events into their communities. Highlights from the NetSquared Community Blog. Number of events held: 38.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2016

Since our last storytelling Twitter chat , both the opportunities and challenges in producing a great digital story have increased. More stories flooding our social media airwaves mean that it's increasingly difficult to get a non-visual story heard. Topic : Storytelling in central and eastern Europe and Eurasia.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

For example, Tyson Foods supplies grants for organizations that give back to their community, such as nonprofits that help provide food access. State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Company supplies grants for nonprofits in three categories of funding, which are safety, community development, and education. Tell your nonprofit’s story.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2012

From the TechSoup Community. Learn how to become a social organization with tips from Yammer 's director of community. July is digital storytelling month Down Under. Learn how not to make three digital storytelling mistakes. TechSoup Canada. Here's a roundup of what we've been doing. TechSoup Blog.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Being on lockdown turned me into a bird lover so I’d open this email sent to my friend John Lepp by Birds Canada. Short, compelling storytelling that tells the donor how they can help from the ARC Massachusetts. . This community is getting sick without running water.” Esther’s story ( why should I care enough to open this?

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

“Map out the story you need to tell. Data storytelling is about bringing your data to life in three simple steps: Explore: find patterns and insights Monitor: check performance (leading indicators and key performance indicators) Explain: go beyond the what and dig further into the why. Know your data in and out,” says Emily.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat gathered nonprofit video experts and other experienced storytellers to share what works, what channels are best and more when it comes to sharing videos over social media. Learn how to use LinkedIn's new features to tell your organization's story.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat gathered nonprofit video experts and other experienced storytellers to share what works, what channels are best and more when it comes to sharing videos over social media. Learn how to use LinkedIn's new features to tell your organization's story. Connecting Up.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

An additional gift of up $3,500 (US) worth of Cisco products to help each winning org harness the power of human and technology networks to multiply their impact on the people and communities they serve. For nonprofits, video is a great way to share your mission, get out a message, and tell the stories of the people and issues you support.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 4, 2017

Also check out the work Microsoft did with the Missing Children Society of Canada and the Calgary Police Department. Obey the Simple Truths of Digital Storytelling. Brett Meyer, chief strategy officer at ThinkShout , detailed the eight key elements of telling stories online. Focus on human stories, not policies.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Net2Local, TechSoup Global’s grassroots #nptech community-building initiative has almost reached the end of 2013. ” Community Highlights. Fourteen Net2Local groups descended on their communities in full costume and delivered one-on-one training to local social benefit organizers. What did we do? Regional Ambassadors.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore some of the latest mobile fundraising apps. Transforming Communities is a Microsoft-funded initiative that builds on what TechSoup and Microsoft already learned through the first App It Up project. Apps that Incorporate Fundraising.

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NTEN

JANUARY 12, 2015

If you made a video in 2014 that had an impact in your community or around the world, we want to see it. The contest is presented in partnership with YouTube and See3 Communications. This award celebrates YouTubers who use their storytelling skills and their loyal fans to change the world. See contest rules here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

For example, Greenpeace Canada and No Kid Hungry : Story Highlight Covers. Third, if your nonprofit regularly shares stories on Instagram, make a strong first impression by creating custom Highlight covers using a graphic design tool or a mobile app. Write Good Captions. “Link in Bio” Strategy.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

The Agents of Change Summit aims to unify and expand the community of professionals using marketing and technology to change people’s health and lifestyle behaviors for social good. frank is the foremost gathering of people who use strategic communications to drive social change. Agents of Change Summit. Agents of Change Summit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

In April, I blogged about HSUS "Stop Canada's Cruel Seal Hunt" campaign over at blogher and my blog and last December on my blog as part of a roundup of articles on using social networking spaces for campaigns. Tell me about the Stop Canada's Cruel Seal Hunt campaign? We also used youtube because it???s what you can do.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2012

The 2012 Digital Storytelling Challenge was a great success, with more than 250 total submissions from social benefit organizations in 24 countries! While we value each submission and every wonderful story, part of the fun was the spirit of friendly competition. Most Creative Storytelling: Oxfam. First Place Video.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Along with the challenges faced by the social good community, there have also been inspiring moments of collaboration and opportunity. This June, for the first time, Blackbaud Canada brought together four executives from the sector to share critical learnings and best practices in the Digital Executive Roundtable.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

and we work with dozens of clients in Canada, States on an annual basis, and we look at all sorts of other. Or is it somebody that you see them as a kind, caring, community-minded person who might be able to make a difference? . Who else in the community should we talk to? . But essentially. Is it just an ATM machine?

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Affect is a new community event highlighting the diversity of work and design behind social change. It’ll open with candid stories about the ups and downs of working in social good and close with an afternoon of action and volunteering with local nonprofits. Alliance for Strong Families and Communities / Hollywood, CA / $1,000.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

There are local leaders in Australia, Canada, Latin America, Mexico Chile, and Singapore organizing on the ground to expand the reach and spirit of generosity. This is happening along with the larger trend of communities hosting Giving Days to encourage more philanthropy and highlight the important work of nonprofits in their communities.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 3, 2007

The five types Elaine defines are: object-centered (focus on STUFF) narrative (focus on STORY) client-centered (focus on AUDIENCE, children's and science museums fall here) community (focus on SELF-EXPRESSION, community and cultural centers fall here) national (government-sponsored) Each of these types has its strengths and challenges.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 8, 2013

A few Decembers ago when I was home in Vancouver, I went with some girlfriends to serve breakfast and hand out holiday gift bags at a drop-in center for the less fortunate, where community members are offered shelter, activities, and a daily hot meal. These stories put a face - a tangible, human element – to your mission and vision.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2013

We're in the season for charities to brush off their video cameras to tell their story and it's looking like the other Facebook (Google+) is starting to become a more useful tool for community organizing. Nonprofits Using Google+ Communities. Google+ Communities are similar to Facebook's Groups.

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