Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Establish a connection between your position and the organization’s mission, emphasizing your dedication to the cause. Enclosing a survey? If you’re looking for a starting point, download our free Survey Letter Template and modify it to suit your needs. Will you be calling to set up a face-to-face meeting?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Who are your target storytellers?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Sponsored by Give Lively Increasingly, donors are turning to social media to find causes to support. According to a recent survey , almost half of millennials say they’re inspired to give to charity by social media. Donors and prospective donors want to know how their contributions will support your cause directly.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In April of 2020, Charity Navigator surveyed over 4,000 nonprofit representatives and learned that of those surveyed, 83% reported suffering financial hardship due to the pandemic and the economic shut down. Many nonprofits are still unsure if they will ever be the same or even operate again.

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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. Examine your donor database, social media channels, or even survey data to answer questions, like the following: Why is your mission relevant to your audience’s direct interests?

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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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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Your nonprofit relies on storytelling to forge emotional connections with potential supporters and spread awareness of your mission. All of your podcast endeavors should tie back to and further your mission in some way, either through spreading awareness of your cause or supporting your fundraising efforts. Mission-driven.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Focus on impact storytelling . One popular method is to send surveys asking for specific feedback on recent initiatives, their overall donor experience and their communication preferences. Tip #4: Focus on impact storytelling . Personalize all appeals . Segment your audience . Ensure communication is a two-way street .

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Greater Giving

APRIL 26, 2023

Proven Strategies and Best Practices for Nonprofits to Increase Fundraising Event Revenue Our recent survey showed that there are a variety of effective methods to generate event revenue for your cause, including sponsorship, ticket sales, live and silent auctions, raffles, fund-a-need, text-to-donate, and peer-to-peer fundraising.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

For example, leaders might survey who makes up a board of directors or determine if there are groups that would benefit from an organization’s services that currently are not. To engage with the next generation of donors most effectively, utilize authentic storytelling via social platforms. Create interesting volunteer opportunities.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos. Adding Gen Z’s perspective to the picture To put today’s expert advice to the test, we created a short survey that asked Gen Z about their use of social media as it relates to philanthropy.

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VisionLink

JUNE 19, 2012

Survey your friends and family to see how they describe all the wonderful things your nonprofit does. Share stories Storytelling will bring your website and your cause to life. Use visuals and graphics to turn complex data into easy-to-understand pictures. Don’t know how to reach out to your audience? Measure, measure, measure!

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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. conduct research Gather data on your current supporters Review your nonprofit’s existing data, such as donor records , volunteer information, and past survey results.

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Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Make sure your donors are your primary storytellers. Equip fundraisers with tools to talk about your cause so that it will resonate with donors. If you wish to collect anonymous feedback, send out surveys for your fundraisers to complete at their discretion. Set up donation pages.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

By using cause-specific language that clearly conveys the urgency of needs on the ground, you can compel donors to take immediate action through their communications across channels. Visual storytelling through images and videos from the field helps make the crisis tangible and show donors their dollars at work.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

How powerful a magnet is your nonprofit cause and the way you engage potential constituents? Especially not in our digitally revolutionized marketplace where you must actively pull supporters towards your magnetic center rather than pushing out energy likely to dissipate before it does your cause any good. Tell more stories.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Finding people who genuinely care about your cause is like making a new friend; it takes time and effort. You probably need to be spending more time in these online spaces than you are today: The more active and responsive you are, the more likely it is that potential supporters will see your dedication and become interested in your cause.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Though originally focused on advertising, Ogilvy’s wisdom contains enduring truths around driving action and results that can aid any cause, even with today’s new tools and platforms. Survey existing donors on what compelled them to support you before. Remember your goal is persuading consumers.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2009

Donnie Claudino (pictured), TechSoup Canada's Marketing Manager, brought a lesson about how to use storytelling in online media. He began by sharing his own story: as an American, he found himself wanting to immigrate to Canada and used storytelling to land a job. He delivered his message in the form of a Web site and a video.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

Until the sector reframes the definition of a successful innovator to include proximate Black leaders advancing unparalleled community-driven impact, we will never dismantle the root causes of the world's most urgent problems. of CEOs and leaders of surveyed foundations are people of color. .

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

especially since social networks are naturally optimized for visual storytelling. Like any other marketing channel, you have to know what you’re working towards to promote your cause effectively. Post a Facebook survey. Nonprofits can use socials to demonstrate their impact and engage their communities with this approach. .

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Make your emails are unique and effective with these email storytelling tips. The Power Of Storytelling For Fundraising. The most powerful tool you have to build a connection with prospective donors is storytelling. Learn how you can use storytelling to help you fundraise. Canva: Giving Tuesday Graphic Design Templates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

charity: water , a nonprofit that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, is leading the way when it comes to redefining nonprofit marketing; they are exceptional at inbound marketing, focusing on creating powerful content to inspire people to join their cause. Tap Into the Power of Social Proof.

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2023

Videos are more engaging than text or images alone, hold supporters’ attention for longer, and provide a multimedia storytelling experience. Consider creating a video for new supporters to educate them on your organization and its cause in addition to videos that directly promote your auction.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Last week, our friends at AFP released the 2015 Fundraising Effectiveness Survey Report. The point is to bring these new donors into the fold—make them feel like a part of your cause and a part of a team. There is some really great stuff in the report that I urge you and your team to review together! That’s a NET LOSS of 3%!

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia: My framework that I use with my clients is 80/20: 80% of your posts should be informative, educational, inspirational, helpful, valuable, shedding light on your programs, storytelling, etc. One month could be hope, the next month could be resilience–it’s completely dependent upon your cause and your mission area.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 8, 2017

2 Months: Survey. Conduct a new-donor survey to check your status on donor commitment and satisfaction. Moving forward, surveys will offer feedback for areas of improvement and indicate where your organization is a top-notch performer. Let your donors know that you’re listening. 3 Months: Appeal.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your community, protect the environment, or provide a lifeline to those in need, your storytelling ability can mean the difference between a thriving and well-funded program and one that falls flat. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

Events give people a reason to come out and support the cause and are the perfect backdrop to share how your charity makes a difference. do lots of surveying of your donors, supporters, partners and volunteers. A show of appreciation goes a long way to get them excited to continue supporting your cause.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 3, 2020

According to a survey conducted by Fidelity Charitable, 25% of donors plan to increase their donations this year. By suggesting peer-to-peer fundraising to your donors, you’re giving them an easy avenue to contribute more to the cause, with no actual additional cost. This is where peer-to-peer fundraising comes in. Give thanks.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

Guest post by Vanessa Chase : Fundraising & Communications Strategist, Storytelling Enthusiast and Philanthropy Advocate. If you find yourself in a similar position, it’s time to look at storytelling as an option for scalable donor stewardship. Or profile a donor about why they give to the cause. photo cred:Flickr.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

While incorporating insights provided in our webinar with Maria Bryan, we’ll demystify the content planning process, discuss trauma-informed storytelling, unpack resources , and help you create content that converts. The Importance of Storytelling It’s no secret that a great story can generate movers and shakers.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2017

Here’s the best part: You can uncover audience insights to get search traffic like Habitat For Humanity: Survey visitors on your website. Survey Visitors On Your Website. Sending a survey to your email subscribers is one of the best ways to gain insight into their wants and needs. Track audience engagement.

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NTEN

JULY 21, 2011

This week our members are giving away free HD video cameras, improving free phone service, creating awesome online surveys, and talking tech over breakfast. We’ve got an article on Video Storytelling for Your Cause in our most recent Change:Journal , that may give you some great ideas for using video. Have more news to share?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Webb writes that technology can help people take immediate action in a cause, such as post-disaster notification apps. For more on cloud computing and nonprofits, see TechSoup's 2012 Global Cloud Computing Survey results. TechSoup's Digital Storytelling Challenge. Technology can help charities save money and time.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

How about sending out informational surveys about how to improve the workplace? The best way to connect them to your cause is through your beneficiaries. Impact storytelling. Workplace giving is a great way to rally your team around important causes. Leadership style. Organizational culture. What is Corporate Giving?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Information Sharing and Storytelling. Try these suggestions to connect with your HR colleagues: Provide recruitment messages with impact data and storytelling. Develop a program for new employees to immediately give to their favorite charity, such as a Cause Card initiative. Information Sharing and Storytelling.

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