Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For organizations that are trying to connect with their supporters, telling a compelling story is essential. 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.

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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. Let people tell their own stories.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

How to Remain visible in a Sea of Noble Causes. Remain economically viable in a sea of noble causes? This is where the art and science of effective storytelling comes in. Packing all of your organization’s efforts into a thoughtful, easy-to-digest story can be remarkably challenging. Can you stand out from the crowd?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. But how do you actually pick a great story? And more importantly, how do you take a great story and turn it into a great fundraising story? . To have a great fundraising story, you need a few key things. You need one person. .

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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 hardest part of fundraising is making the ask.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

From scientists to politicians, activists to storytellers, women have always played a major role in shaping society into what it is today. This year, the theme has been designated as “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” The post March Cause Awareness: Women’s History Month appeared first on Qgiv Blog.

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Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2024

We began this series with Part 1: Telling an Impactful Story through The 5 Building Blocks of a Digital Advocacy Campaign In this installment, we focus on how to foster authentic relationships with and amongst your audience—relationships that are critical to creating a human connection that fuels movements and drives change.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

In 2021, Media Cause worked with 11 clients in partnership on their End of Year Efforts. 2021 Year End Success Stories. And now, a deeper look at what worked: Content and Storytelling for Year-End Fundraising Gains with Hope Services. One unique storytelling approach they used was giving handles.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

Conduct surveys or focus groups with your existing donor base to understand their current priorities and preferred giving methods. Are there new causes or initiatives that resonate more now? The Power of Storytelling Showcase Impact with Fresh Narratives Spring is a symbol of growth and new beginnings.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

PRO TIP: Crowdfunding campaigns are best for story-driven and time-bound direct giving appeals like Giving Tuesday. After all, strong storytelling can help build meaningful connections with your audience and even move them to rally around your cause. A group of major donors who want to make a big impact.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Lapsed donors are a valuable group of supporters. Their past donations prove they’re committed to your cause, and their familiarity with your organization means they’re often easier to engage than brand-new supporters. That group is your lapsed donor segment. Tell a story about a person who benefitted from your donor’s support.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Nonprofit managers face increasing challenges when it comes to promoting causes, attracting donors, and engaging supporters. Instead of solely relying on the organization’s account to post messages, empower supporters to become advocates for the cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. It’s also the top platform for 18 to 24-year-olds, with 85% of this age group on the platform (compared to just 51% for Facebook). . The site just reached 1.8

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

In the last few years, Microsoft has rebuilt LinkedIn working out many of the kinks and bugs that made it frustrating to use, and has launched a suite of new tools and functionality for LinkedIn Pages , Profiles , and Groups. Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs. For example: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Julia Campbell is social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. While lifestyle and fashion pins are certainly popular on the site, there are a wide variety of reasons why people across all age groups love Pinterest. By Julia Campbell .

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Here at TechSoup, we’re big on stories because we believe they can change lives. That's why we’ve created a month-long global campaign built around the transformative power of storytelling, uniquely customized to the nonprofits, libraries, and social benefit organizations we serve. Are You Up for the Challenge?

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

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. Nonprofit marketing content also needs to consistently tie back to your cause and the work you do.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Cause Camp 2020 is going to feature next level content. Digital Storytelling Expert, J Campbell Social Marketing. Cause Camp 2020 Host. Through speaking, training, and consulting, she shows social purpose organizations how to use social media and storytelling to build communities, showcase impact, and advance their causes.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

One of the most effective ways this can be done is through storytelling. But how do you craft your story in a way that gets across your message while emotionally connecting with people? Topics Discussed in This Episode: Why stories are so valuable in getting people to engage with an organization or cause. Jocelyn Wright.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

With DAFs, your donors can contribute to your cause in a way that encourages long-term support while benefiting from tax deductions. Whether your collaboration works as a sponsorship or a cause marketing campaign , find a business that aligns with your nonprofit to boost awareness with strategic collaboration.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

Digital storytelling is everywhere these days. And if there's any more widespread topic than digital storytelling, it's data. While both are important to your nonprofit, charity, cause, or library, both together just might be its secret weapon. Join us on Tuesday, April 9, at 10:00 a.m. How to Participate.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re part of an animal shelter, wildlife conservation organization, or advocacy group, these insights will help you navigate the ever-evolving world of nonprofit marketing. Personalize these email campaigns to make donors feel appreciated and connected to your cause. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization.

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Media Cause

MAY 20, 2021

As designers, we use symbols to communicate complex subjects, change perception, and unify people around a specific cause. But what was meant to unite has actually caused a divide for many people in that specific community. Telling the story about a population requires more than a singular visual. The power of storytelling.

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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. These authentic and candid videos can help donors see the direct impact of their contributions and build a stronger connection with your cause.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Allegiance Group makes achieving direct mail success simple. If you find constituents who support a cause similar to yours that highly value transparency and community-driven outreach, you’ll want to differentiate your nonprofit by highlighting those qualities in the direct mail you send out during your campaign. Let’s get started!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

But these events are not only about maintaining existing relationships; they also provide a unique opportunity to tap into the extended networks of your donors—by attracting their friends to your cause. Collaborate with influencers: Partner with social media influencers or advocates who align with your cause.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

It’s not just about age and location; it’s about understanding why someone cares about the cause, what drives them, and what barriers might be preventing them from contributing. Communication Preferences: Which groups of donors like to be communicated with via email, social media, direct mail, or phone calls?

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. You can also use tools to target specific audiences for your different campaigns, helping you ensure your reach the people most likely to support your cause.

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Achieve

AUGUST 28, 2016

If you’ve followed me on this blog or through my series of articles here, you’re familiar with my take on the need to move potential supporters from mere interest to deep engagement with your cause over time. If you’re a nonprofit executive, what can you do to get the public involved in your issue or cause? That’s very rarely the case.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Use hashtags strategically to mention important causes, campaigns, and events, but hashtag spamming to try to increase your reach doesn’t work and has a negative effect on engagement. There is a need for that on Twitter, but framing your Twitter story a little more on the positive side can definitely increase your engagement.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Try to seed between 15-30% of your goal to show your donors and prospects that you’re successfully generating support for your cause and their gifts can help you reach your goal. You can facilitate donors’ participation by telling the story of their tangible impact. Get in touch here! Katy Beth Cassell, Director.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The panel "The New Connectivity: Storytelling for the Digital Age" focused on best practices for nonprofits and other social good organizations to spread their message over social media. Heroic Stories Capture Nonprofit Audiences. Sachs advised organizations to look to ancient mythology when forming their stories.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

So when it comes to inspiring your donors to support your cause, you might consider creating a nonprofit explainer video for your organization. How familiar or comfortable are they with the causes or issues you address? Wondering what might work best to showcase your cause? What are nonprofit explainer videos?

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2021

Volunteers are almost twice as likely to donate to a cause than non-volunteers. Let them engage with your cause and the mission that your organization stands for. You can also give them the chance to make guest blog posts, where they can showcase their experiences with your organization and express why they care about your cause.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

This will help you understand the types of supporters that are most likely to be interested in your cause and guide your efforts in targeting the right audience. Gather new data directly from your target audience This can be collected through methods such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups.

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Achieve

JULY 15, 2014

One of these ideas addressed the next stage in storytelling. Nonprofits commonly hear that they need to tell stories rather than simply present a need or quote facts and figures. Well-told stories can make an emotional connection with an audience, and where our emotions are involved, our time, talent and treasure usually follow.

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