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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

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For our fictitious story, the plot is that many children only eat one meal a day — dinner. For example, our plot is that many children eat one meal a day and do poorly in school. They’re just overall happier children, and their success at school sets them up for success later in life! What is happening in your hero’s life?

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Crafting Impactful Narratives: The Art of Nonprofit Storytelling

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You can see how they shared his story of going to rescue more children in the small text beneath the heading which makes him the hero of the narrative. Inspiring photos and videos of your impactful work in action is crucial, but so are the stats. You can transform your statistics and figures into narratives that stir action.

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Can Dr. Seuss Help Your School Drive Admissions?

Connection Cafe

It’s with this simple formula, known as the story arc, that storytellers across centuries have attracted, captivated, and motivated audiences. Your conflict is the decision families are faced with when looking for a new school for their children. Introduction + Conflict + Climax + Resolution = Story.

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112 Nonprofit Blog Posts, Articles, and Stories from 2013 You Can’t Miss.

Connection Cafe

It’s important that you begin paying attention to the stats. In Daniel Melbye’s post, What Nonprofits Should Know About Next Generation Fundraisers , he dissects the report and offers up some pretty important stats in easy-to-digest pieces. Infographics. They’re all the rage- but only when done correctly.

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How Save the Children Is Using An Edgy Infographic As Part of A Multi-Channel Campaign for Children in Syria

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Save the Children’s Ettoré Rossetti, Director of Digital Marketing & Social Media for Save the Children USA, emailed me an infographic on the impact of the Syria crisis on children. There’s enough children impacted by the crisis in Syria to fill every professional baseball and professional football stadium in the US.

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