Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

We’ve shared past blogs highlighting important figures and resources on Hispanic Heritage Month , and this year, we sat down with a few of our employees to share their personal stories about their Hispanic heritage and what the month means to them. Immigration stories can also vary a lot. Every country has its own culture.

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

The articles in the March issue of the NTEN: Change journal capture stories of nonprofits in transition; they’re transforming from one stage to another, using technology to fuel their campaigns, initiatives, and to optimize their day-to-day work. >>Read >>Read the March 2014 issue!

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

While this story was inspiring, it didn’t necessarily represent the great work SAI did as a whole. That’s why we’ve focused this entire issue on nonprofit impact. We were proud to note that through this intervention, there were no reported outbreaks. For nonprofits, measuring their broader impact can be easier said than done.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. These donors had various motives for supporting abolition, however it rarely involved creating an equitable society that included Black people nor supported continual policy and societal change.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

To learn more about knowledge work and its role in grantmaking, check out the post Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work is Core to Equitable Change. However, datamaking has added power because it can beused to deepen strategic social processes of foundation-funded change.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

You can read the post and join the conversation over there – it’s also copied below. —– It’s not a surprise to any of us that social media is changing the way our organizations work, not just communicate. Joining the conversation really means conversations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

Transmedia – Making Change Across Mediums by Danny Alpert, Executive Director, Kindling Group and Executive Producer, See3 Communications. I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. ” Enjoy. Today, it’s a whole new ballgame.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? When the issue of interest moves from measurement for accountability/compliance to #evaluation for learning from Karcsig. Or as @orgnet says, “Turning data into stories is the real trick.&#. Do numbers only matter?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

There are mountains of resources for nonprofits who want to perfect the art of telling the stories of the clients and communities they serve. In fact, a recent Nonprofit Quarterly blog post calls on nonprofits to tell use their storytelling skills on a much broader level; to change the prevailing narrative about being poor in America.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

For those that follow the #4Change twitter-based chats, this is a post recapping and highlighting our latest conversation on social media application in the Climate Change movement. How can we and how are we using social media tools for social change? So, what are the biggest lessons for using social media in a global movement?

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

The world is changing, and so is philanthropy. But that’s okay: by being vulnerable and open to change, you can transform your organization into one that mirrors your constituents and better serves your mission. They feel valued and respected for who they are and what they bring to the conversation. Christal M.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Despite these divergences, we found great convergence around the big issues in the field. Scott told a story about the edict to not step on the grass in his lovely italianate gardens. While some long time members of the community were unhappy with change, scores of new people came in. They don’t know what they’re missing.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2021

Between a global pandemic, extreme climate change, increasing inequities, and a growing global movement for equality, it’s not hyperbole to say that we’re facing unprecedented challenges. Other episodes explore health inequity, workforce development, climate change, and the opportunity gap in education. So inspiring. BT: Intimacy.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” “The conversation easily gets off-track, and before you know it, 30 minutes have passed and we haven’t even discussed important business because we’ve gotten off on a tangent again.” Or more importantly, discussing strategic issues that the Board NEEDS to be addressing? Solution: Redirect. You know David.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

But, the question that will ultimately get more prospective donors in the door is: how are you changing the world? No matter the details of your story, you can leverage that sense of empathy to solicit a response from your audience. Your story goes far beyond simply telling the tale of how you got started.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Working with trusted community partners with deep history and expertise on grantmaking for racial equity, we responded this month by updating our special issue site on funding for racial equity. We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. . generate and?reinforce

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Here’s what the letter says in case you can’t read it: “What does it mean when we say you’ve changed a life? You have truly changed his life. You are changing each one of their lives with your gift, and we are so grateful for your support.” It tells the story of one life being saved. Others are very shy.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2019

This new technology allows journalists and other stakeholders to access conversations among the individuals whose day-to-day lives feel the impact of important community issues. A conversation host sits with selected members of a community and guides a conversation about important local issues.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Their stories, brimming with passion, resilience, and a rich cultural legacy, are deserving of more than just passive acknowledgment. Nonprofit organizations serve as community leaders and agents of change, and participating in Hispanic Heritage Month can solidify their advocacy for diversity and inclusion.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2022

Amanda’s role is to build a collection of objects telling stories about Americans’ giving throughout our history. We also convene conversations with historic perspectives about philanthropy’s impact across a wide spectrum of issues. Giving in America opened on Giving Tuesday 2016. .

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? I shared this on Twitter and the conversation brought out some interesting points that I curated in “Storify,” a story telling tool. (I As @orgnet says, “Turning data into stories is the real trick.”.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” Leaders who do not have an exquisite understanding of an relationship with themselves can never hope to have conversations that unlock creativity, purpose, and results with their teams.” How do you address these signs?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, everything changed for them in terms of how they connect with donors, supporters, and beneficiaries. And things are still changing, day by day and moment by moment. Because I believe in the power of conversation, connection, and creativity. Is there expertise we can share? Why do I know this?

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Achieve

JUNE 3, 2014

No one cares about issues. What makes us care enough that we can’t escape, that we are determined to change the way we live or the thing we’re working on, that we let the issue bubble out of our mouths every time we talk to a human because we simply can’t help it? My bet is someone was telling you a good story.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

You’re having a cup of coffee talking about the ways your nonprofit changes lives. What stories would you tell? Write like you are having a conversation with a donor at your kitchen table. Better Fundraising Email Trick #2: Keep It Conversational . The mortal enemy of a conversational writing style is jargon.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

, made me think again about the open-ended topic Ashoka posed in it’s “Blog your way to Hyderabad&# competition announcement: the interconnection between technology, invention and social change. Invention, Technology and Social Change: What’s driving you? There are so many examples we could include.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2022

I had a fantastic conversation with hosts Jonathan McCoy and Becky Endicott about driving innovation in the nonprofit sector and what’s next for capital campaigns and major gifts. Consequently, many organizations have gotten curious about technology and are courageously embracing change. We now have no choice but to innovate.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2022

Always be telling your story — and always be listening 4. I had a fantastic conversation with hosts Jonathan McCoy and Becky Endicott about driving innovation in the nonprofit sector and what’s next for capital campaigns and major gifts. You don’t have to buy everything at once and change your whole organization. That IS scary!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

I believe that our children’s generation is key to creating lasting change in equality, justice, climate change, and human rights. There’s a lot to do for our small team of four mums who run Our Kids’ Climate part-time, but we are convinced that parent power can change the world! Start talking about it!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” Leaders who do not have an exquisite understanding of an relationship with themselves can never hope to have conversations that unlock creativity, purpose, and results with their teams.” How do you address these signs?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Today is Blog Action Day and this year’s theme is Climate Change. Earlier this week, I posted a summary from this month’s #4Change chat that focused on social media in the Climate Change movement. Blog Action Day 2009 will be one of the largest-ever social change events on the web. Take action on Climate Change.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

Tough Conversations. Find out how to tap into your unique skills to create social change and make a positive impact in today’s world. Why not lean into that feeling by reading books that will inspire you to change the world? You’re More Powerful than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen by Eric Liu.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” Leaders who do not have an exquisite understanding of an relationship with themselves can never hope to have conversations that unlock creativity, purpose, and results with their teams.” How do you address these signs?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2023

They have the courage to have conversations often considered taboo or too difficult.” Leaders who do not have an exquisite understanding of an relationship with themselves can never hope to have conversations that unlock creativity, purpose, and results with their teams.” How do you address these signs?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A conversion-optimized donation page. A/B testing involves creating two different versions of a webpage and assessing which drives more engagement and conversions. A conversion-optimized donation page. To facilitate this journey, ensure your site is optimized for telling your organization’s story. Motivational imagery.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

To make a long story short, if your organization has been thinking about running an advocacy campaign, now is the time to do it—and you can make the most out of your efforts by using digital forms and channels. Where do they live, and how does that connect them to the issues you’re working to address?

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