Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

They provide intangible benefits that are difficult to quantify, making it harder to demonstrate the immediate impact of donations. They tell people’s stories, they help them be seen, and create community. The arts are what set great cities apart—drawing us in and captivating our hearts. Our greatest successes are off stage.”

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Organizing a successful event involves a delicate balance of meticulous planning, creative vision, and a touch of magic. And what better way to weave that magic than through captivating décor that leaves a lasting impression on your guests? Your choices should evoke emotions and captivate the audience.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Giving Days bring together individuals, businesses, and organizations to rally support for non-profit causes and amplify their impact. The concentrated effort can lead to a significant increase in fundraising outcomes, allowing organizations to meet financial targets, fund crucial projects, and expand their impact. Expand your program?

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This post delves into the pivotal role of the Invitation and Marketing Chair, exploring their responsibilities, essential skills, and how they weave a captivating story from the initial invitation to the final follow-up.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Event branding not only enhances your organization’s identity but also helps convey the mission and impact of your cause. In this blog post, we’ll explore impactful event branding strategies tailored for nonprofits, empowering you to leave a lasting impression and drive support for your fundraising endeavors.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

To make a positive first impression for visitors who land on your website, seek to introduce your nonprofit by highlighting its mission-driven work and tangible impacts in the community. Impact stories. Next, you will want to tackle illustrating how your organization positively impacts its beneficiaries.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events As the vibrant tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month unfolds, the opportunity to celebrate, educate, and inspire through impactful events is immense. Share stories that inspire giving.

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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. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Interesting and informative content can truly set your fundraiser apart from the rest, and the right photos can help tell your story in a unique way. Here are a few tips about choosing photos that can lead to fundraising success : Stay away from using grainy or unclear images. 4) Write a captivating fundraiser story.

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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. Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission. Expands visibility and credibility in the community by showing your impact.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

It serves as a funding pipeline that sustains your operations and allows you to grow your impact over time. Tell prospective donors your story and mission to show them why your daily operations are important. Interview community members who have been supported by your organization and let them tell their stories in their own words.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The earlier tickets are bought also gives you a better picture of how successful the event may be. Making sure your supporters are cared for can greatly impact how well an event does for an organization. The connections you make with your donors can be imperative to your success.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Draw inspiration from impactful introductions like the one crafted by Jules Brown for an acquisition piece for Women’s Aid: “Could you picture, for a moment, a woman on the brink of making the hardest decision of her life?” ” Find your own dramatic and exciting angle to captivate your audience. Happy fundraising!

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 7, 2019

Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a tale of a hero overcoming a hardship to find a happy ending, or a tale of misfortune with a valuable lesson learned, it’s ingrained into our DNA to seek out stories. If you’re having trouble getting momentum behind your cause, try to share stories. Why tell stories?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

With the captivating visuals and persuasive copy that come from the work of a nonprofit, these messages are naturally compelling and have the potential to motivate donors to act. The Brand Story. A brand story relays the history, character, motivations, and other defining qualities of your nonprofit, from conception until today.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we embark on another year of impactful endeavors, let’s delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2024. Employing these latest trends and best practices can help you amplify your organization’s fundraising success! Fundraising is a pivotal part of your nonprofit’s ability to help change the world.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Examples of benefit concerts Some major examples of successful benefit concerts include Live Aid , Tibet House US’s Annual Benefit concerts , and One Love Manchester. Its historic impact continues to resonate, highlighting the transformative power of music in rallying support for humanitarian causes.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts. This provides an immersive and interactive way for supporters to experience the impact of their contributions, making the cause feel more tangible and real.

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Kindful

APRIL 19, 2021

When creating your outline, be sure to include plenty of feel-good success stories as well as a detailed explanation on how donations benefit the community you’re serving. Within your annual report, you should also include data and statistics about specific fundraising events and campaigns, highlighting how successful they were.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 9, 2017

To me, the words “content marketing” are a mouthful of sand for something that’s supposed to be so captivating and delicious. The heart of content marketing for any company or organization is to tell captivating stories and add value to the reader to relay the impact of your efforts.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

Why should you care, what's the impact of a documentary? Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s 2013 tearjerker circles around an orca named Tilikum, who was captured at two years old and held captive in various aquatic zoos until his death 25 years later. News outlets ran stories on the doc and its exposé. Now that’s an impact.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

Why should you care, what's the impact of a documentary? Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s 2013 tearjerker circles around an orca named Tilikum, who was captured at two years old and held captive in various aquatic zoos until his death 25 years later. News outlets ran stories on the doc and its exposé. Now that’s an impact.

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Givinga

APRIL 6, 2021

You should understand what matters to your employees as you venture into building out the program – after all, employee participation in the giving program is of paramount importance, as captivated employees will serve as brand ambassadors for your company. Step 3: Incentivize Employee Participation.

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NetWits

JULY 11, 2012

Schools have a unique opportunity to build their Facebook following and stay connected with alumni due to the captive audience and deep relationships that are built with students, families and faculty. Past students sharing their stories. Alumni success shots. It’s the place to be for most nonprofits. Virtual campus tour.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 19, 2014

” The Power of a Good Story. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: stories are the currency of fundraising. Regardless of how you start, people pay attention to a good story. Stories ignite emotions and speak to the human experience. Evoking sorrow, elation, or even rage connects your reader to the story.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, stories are more than just words on a page or images on a screen; they are the beating heart of your mission. One of the primary ways we do this is through story. Once you have gathered and analyzed the data, you will have a better idea of how to craft a story that speaks to them.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

the impact of documentaries in 2022. Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s 2013 tearjerker circles around an orca named Tilikum, who was captured at two years old and held captive in various aquatic zoos until his death 25 years later. News outlets ran stories on the doc and its exposé. Now that’s an impact. To learn, laugh and feel.

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BoardAssist

AUGUST 26, 2014

If everyone in your office devotes one hour to writing notes or making phone calls, it can have a huge impact on donor satisfaction. To repeat success, your need to know what went well and to correct mistakes, you need to know what went wrong. A story, however short, isn’t very satisfying without the ending. Ask for Feedback.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Much like training prepares a runner for their big race, taking time to prepare beforehand will set your blog up for success. Is it primarily educational, or are you using it as a platform to share stories? Think about how you can incorporate these things into your blog: Sharing stories of your nonprofit’s successes and failures.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2013

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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Greater Giving

JUNE 12, 2023

How Project Access Northwest’s used Video Storytelling to Create Impactful Communication with Supporters In the world of nonprofits, effective communication with supporters is crucial for success. Organizations need to express gratitude, share accomplishments, and generate excitement for upcoming initiatives.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

With a well-planned appeal, your nonprofit can reconnect with donors, thank them for their past support, highlight their impact, and ask for their continued support. Fundraising Annual Giving Campaigns: Early Planning for Long-Term Impact 7 min read Read Now 1. Setting S.M.A.R.T.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

So, how do you keep the momentum going and ensure your gala’s impact resonates beyond a single evening? Compile short, impactful clips showcasing the event’s atmosphere, guest testimonials, and program highlights. Send personalized emails with highlights of their contributions and the impact made possible by their support.

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CauseVox

MARCH 13, 2024

Here at CauseVox, we love a good success story. We sat down with Amanda Liaw, Communications and Marketing Manager, to discuss their giving day success and how partnering with CauseVox helped engage donors more effectively by leveraging customized fundraising tools. Why did they choose CauseVox for the job?

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

Consider matching donors: Partnerships and matching donors can have a major impact on a giving day. Setting clear and achievable goals for your nonprofit giving day ensures you have a roadmap to guide your efforts and maximize your impact. If you can tailor the impact statements to the giving day’s specific goals, even better!

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

We’ve all been there: staring at a blank screen, desperately trying to create captivating social media fundraising content that resonates with our audience, while keeping up with the latest algorithms and trends. The Importance of Storytelling It’s no secret that a great story can generate movers and shakers.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s not just about telling the story of your organization or cause; it’s also about connecting with donors and potential donors in a way that feels personal, real, and authentic–and inspires them to take action on behalf of your cause. This helps build trust with your audience and makes your story more relatable.

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