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Nonprofit Storytelling: The Quick and No-Nonsense Guide

Bloomerang

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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NonProfit Work and Us

Museum 2.0

I mean, we’re not not curing cancer. An exit interview is too late. Mission statements can quickly come to justify all sorts of bad habits and behavior, both as perpetrated upon us by leadership and peers, as well as the ways we often end up treating ourselves. And how do you act on that information to save the relationship?

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What I Learned About Online Donor Engagement from Fundraisers in Brasil

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Some points and examples we shared in response to questions: Fundraisers need to be experts in transmedia storytelling techniques and exploring new possibilities for sharing stories. Transmedia storytelling it is the technique of telling a story across multiple online platforms and formats using current digital technologies.

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Holly Stevens: Blogging as Storytelling

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Storyteller and the Listener Online , edited by Holly Stevens of Oak Ridge, North Carolina, publishes two guest essays each month which explore, "the role of story and narrative in peacemaking, healing, bridge building and reconciliation processes in communities around the world." Bloggers are storytellers.

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The Foundation of Successful Fundraising: Defining Your Nonprofit’s Unique Value Proposition

Allegiance Group

The American Cancer Society: When prospects explore ways to give on the ACS website, they see a clear statement about what they can expect for their donation. Your gift means we can continue to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. Use storytelling to bring the UVP to life.

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

Qgiv

For example, an organization seeking to support those with cancer might see if local cancer care clinics are willing to post flyers advertising your program. Newspapers, magazines, and blogs focus on storytelling. Going outside of the box.

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Guest Post by Stacey Monk: Dogooders Won’t Change the World (Alone)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

His interviewer interjects with a comment that ends with “It’s a really dire situation I think.” On the power of individual storytelling & fun. “I hate these poster child looks of these kids that look so hungry…like ‘please give us money.’ …I I hate that because I was one of those kids. starts around 20:58). starts around 4:35).

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