EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. Key types of advocacy Issue awareness Before organizations can create advocates for their cause, they need to make people aware of the issues they’re trying to solve.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2019

The Local Voices Network (LVN), developed by the nonprofit Cortico in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab , is bringing people together to share their perspectives with each other and with a small electronic “digital hearth” that records their every word. Cortico’s “digital hearth”. July 8, 2019; Nieman Lab. Julie Euber.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This concept was partly the inspiration for our latest book — a vital new collection of essays, Transforming Disruption to Impact: Rethinking Volunteer Engagement for a Rapidly Changing World. The post New Book Convenes Voices Across Sector first appeared on VQ Strategies. Learn more at www.disruptiontoimpact.com.

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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. Plus, check out the new NTEN Voices section for tips and tools from our team and community! Get started!

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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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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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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While advocating for survivors in San Francisco, I witnessed first-hand how critical stories are in tapping into people’s empathy. However, it wasn’t until my career took a turn into strategic communications and marketing that I learned just how integral a winning story is to the success of an advocacy campaign. .

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

.” – Susan Taylor Batten, president and CEO, ABFE After the session ended, the Shaw band played “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (also known as the “Negro National Anthem”). Using the power of our voices Speakers stressed the importance of using our voice to create change.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This is a curated podcast list is composed of a variety of podcasts concerning technology, management in the nonprofit sector, grant writing, fundraising, and many cause issues ranging from mitigation of climate change to human rights. Explore the Nonprofit Podcast List Tracking podcast downloads can be difficult and a bit messy.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. You need to activate your base and to move the needle on your issue.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

You name the issue, and there is an incredible organization working hard to overcome it. Impact numbers are a great way to demonstrate the positive changes your organization has provided. That’s why we recommend contextualizing your impact numbers with a powerful story. That rings true when it comes to telling stories.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

As Pride Month begins, it is essential to recognize the significance of LGBTQIA+ philanthropy in fostering positive change. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of LGBTQIA+ philanthropy, discuss the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, and highlight the crucial role of philanthropy in addressing these issues.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

He shared some of his journey on his way to success, reminded us that everyone has a story and that the way we tell that story shapes our world. Let people tell their own stories. There is value and impact in stepping back and letting people tell their own stories in their own words. Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

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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? Lesson #1: Voice.

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Socialbrite

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

There are so many, and they are so momentous and complicated, that we feel unable to effect change. Climate change, political gridlock, the pandemic, homelessness, war, wealth gaps, and racism are all around us, and they’re only getting worse as the days go by. Taking tangible steps toward hope.

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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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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In the first part of this series, I talked about why you need to define your goals, your brand and voice, and your audience before crafting your story. At the root of every story is a struggle or conflict. This is true of the stories you’ll share about your nonprofit’s work too. . Consider all the angles of your story. .

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Stories are powerful. It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Telling a good story can also give your donors confidence that your nonprofit is making an impact and that their donations are used effectively. What is Nonprofit Storytelling?

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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. You understand that you’ll need a variety of voices to find solutions to the challenges your organization encounters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

Want to learn how to use social fundraising to get the most out of your supporters voice? Leveraging the power of social fundraising doesn’t mean you have to stop posting on social media or change your strategy altogether. Social fundraising is when people (supporters, donors, evangelists, fundraisers, etc.)

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

From the civil rights leaders and Black Panther Party to the Black social change leaders of today , Black communities have wielded social innovation as a tool to design and determine their own futures, build collective power, and achieve liberation. . Black voices, Black spaces.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 29, 2021

Pride is not just a celebration of LGBTQ+ voices, culture, and experiences — it also creates visibility for under-represented groups and encourages us all to be our authentic selves. It represents an ongoing movement for equality and highlights issues the community still faces today. Listen and Educate Yourself. Language Matters.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

But no matter how your nonprofit is doing good in our world, there will always be ways your work and mission are affected by legislation, policies, and local and national events, which means there will always be reasons to make your voice heard. Where do they live, and how does that connect them to the issues you’re working to address?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Black History Month is a time to honor the incredible contributions the Black community has made throughout history and to take inspiration from those stories to shape a better future. Slowing progress can be hard, but it’s critical to making inclusive changes. Take A Courageous Pause. Talk With People and Observe Behavior.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2021

In development, you broker relationships with benefactors that enable your hospital to achieve the extraordinary; your community benefit manager partners, often through grantmaking , with other nonprofits, government agencies, and community group leaders to bring extraordinary change to your community. Amplifying community voices.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Strength-Based Messaging: A Powerful Tool Thankfully, in recent years, new and long overdue attention has been focused on changing the way we build our donor relationships. Because it recognizes the root causes of social ills, by definition it describes a long-game issue that extends beyond solving challenges for an individual.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

and it is communicated through your logo, typography, colors, photo style, and tone or voice. The fewer words you use the better, but you will need words to tell your story. A neutral palette of browns or grays, and just a touch of an accent color like yellow or orange, suggests a serious issue. Tone: Your website has a voice.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Personalization alongside a donor’s individual case for support can entirely change conversations around year-end giving. Reach out to LYBUNT donors in November and December – a good story can always prompt someone to give again! You can also create a culture of storytelling by inviting everyone to identify potential stories.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

Now more than ever, it’s paramount to spotlight the tireless contributions by nonprofit organizations, those unsung heroes of our society who continue to bridge gaps, effect change, and bring us closer to the true meaning of independence. Our voices matter. Their mission is expressed through their mantra, “Our votes matter.

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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? Tags: interview issues.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

This is a substantial issue, with 58% of Americans having delayed or gone without essential medical care because of high out-of-pocket costs. Leena Patel (LP): The PAN Foundation works to be a voice for the underinsured, as well as work towards long-term solutions for all people to have access to the healthcare they need.

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Achieve

MAY 24, 2024

Share stories from your beneficiaries : Highlight impact stories from real people you’ve helped in the community to establish your organization’s credibility and emotionally appeal to supporters. This also helps to demonstrate how donations are used to spark real change in the issue area you work in.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 5, 2019

We talked Abbott Square, community issue exhibitions, surfing, and the beauty and struggle of community-driven change. I was proud to work with amazing colleagues to lead major change at the museum. For every critic, there were literally a thousand new people telling us how grateful they were for the changes. That’s true.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2013

This was an award-winning filmmaker, who had spent years of her life, thousands of her own dollars, and probably a relationship or two to bring her poignant, hybrid, social issue documentary to the light of day (or in her case, a night on PBS following a limited theatrical release). “I I wanted to change the world with that film.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

The social media/technology landscape in Romania is very interesting – with a diverse set of issues, struggles and opportunities. A blog can provide the space for sharing news, announcements, stories, and other information and let you reshare and distribute it all over the web. Do you have lots of different voices?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

From cultural showcases that dazzle to educational initiatives that deepen understanding, discover how your next event can be a cornerstone of celebration and a powerful catalyst for change. Educators and academics with expertise related to AAPI issues. Share stories that inspire giving. Their insights enlighten attendees.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“Every change, every burst of creativity, begins with the identification of a problem or opportunity that somebody finds meaningful. As soon as people become interested in an issue, their creativity is instantly engaged. It can be effective if you have a manager resistant to change. In life you’re either growing or dying.

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