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The Science of Nonprofit Video Engagement: How To Use Emotion to Increase Social Sharing

Nonprofit Tech for Good

You spontaneously leap to your feet and shout as you celebrate your team’s epic win! Emotional stories of beneficiaries. But if you tell a story that makes viewers feel afraid or sad, expect more comments than shares. Think about a story that your nonprofit can tell about one of your beneficiaries. Emotions + Surprise.

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How Small Nonprofits Can Recruit Entrepreneur Volunteers to Their Cause

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Sounds like you have some important things in common. Celebrate. Share your success stories with other charities too. Take a hint from them and stop trying to fit in. The budding entrepreneur knows that he is always just one step removed from going back to the 9-5 rat race. Six Steps to Make the Connection.

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Not On Our Watch: The Least Depressing Book About Darfur You'll Ever Read

Have Fun - Do Good

Don't get me wrong, there are extremely sad and depressing stories in here, but mostly it is a book that shares Cheadle and Prendergast's, "Two Paths Out of Apathy," inspiring citizen activist success stories, and tools and information to help you take action. Cheadle's stories reveal the reality of being a celebrity activist.

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150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. A creative fundraiser can make any of these items sound attractive to the donor. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Hint: It’s the XYY Soup Kitchen.” It is seen as wasteful overhead.

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[VIDEO] How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money

Bloomerang

How do you relate to my story? I see a lot of folks identify with this story as well. Let me know if any of these sound familiar. So these are some of the stories we tend to tell ourselves, right? But here’s a hint I always find really helpful. So how familiar do these ones sound? So it’s good.

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[VIDEO] How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money

Bloomerang

How do you relate to my story? I see a lot of folks identify with this story as well. Let me know if any of these sound familiar. So these are some of the stories we tend to tell ourselves, right? But here’s a hint I always find really helpful. So how familiar do these ones sound? So it’s good.

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Mobile Fundraisers: Explore Best Practices & Campaign Ideas

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Craft engaging (but concise) stories. A good story can be the deciding factor in contextual giving and connect donors closer to your cause. When it comes to storytelling with mobile fundraising, make sure to put your donors at the center of the story. Influencer or celebrity campaigns. Have an opt-in policy.

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