The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Adapting to Changes in Facebook Fundraising Tools: A Guide for Nonprofits When you run a nonprofit, you’ve likely leaned on social media platforms for fundraising. However, the recent announcement about changes to Facebook’s fundraising tools may have you rethinking your strategy.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

We tell stories to make sense of the world around us. Stories are based on commonly held beliefs about people, institutions, and society. Questions to ask when developing a narrative change strategy. Putting narrative change into action for impact. It allows us to communicate with others and build connections.

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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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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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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives. This means their voices hold power in a range of ways.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Human leaders must be able to lead not only with their heads but also with their hearts and souls,” says veteran executive coach Hortense le Gentil , author of the new book, The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World. What matters most is our commitment to change.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

There are so many big things, scary, unexpected things that changed us as individuals, families, communities, and a collective human race in 2020, that as I was trying to write this blog post, it was hard to know where to start. Turns out that this last thing in particular—reading—didn’t just change me in 2020.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

How and Why Stories Can Bust Nonprofit Silos – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto . Stories are for people. Delivering on that promise on the outside means making some changes on the inside. Bringing in those diverse voices means we can tell more stories and invite in new audiences.”.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We all know versions of this story. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. But a lot of content was created and shared, and I’m still not sure how it all happened because I was busy changing diapers and trying to make it to Zoom meetings. Change Course. Keep on asking.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Human leaders must be able to lead not only with their heads but also with their hearts and souls,” says veteran executive coach Hortense le Gentil , author of the new book, The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World. What matters most is our commitment to change.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Read the previous posts on believing that your story doesn’t matter , thinking that success is selfish , being in a victim mindset , living in fear , and thinking you have no time. . In my previous posts, I addressed a host of self-limiting beliefs that keep us from excelling in our careers and changing our communities.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Your Tech-Savvy Companion in Advocacy In this digital era, your nonprofit is not just a beacon of change – it’s tech-powered ! When they raise their voices, mountains move. Engaging them to take concrete actions like signing petitions or spreading the word can create ripples of change.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

. —– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. You do need a Twitter account to use it.

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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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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. We hope that you enjoy this summary of great nonprofit podcasts and please let us know if we left some off

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Companies and corporations large and small have rolled out some truly extraordinary things, from changing what we pay for our cellphone plans to apps that make our lives easier or just more fun. Certainly one of the biggest stories of the year was the roll out of Apple’s iPhone 6s, and especially its one-of-a-kind 3D Touch feature.

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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. Creating change is not a “one-size-fits-all” effort—there’s room for many voices.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

While these techniques can’t change the past, here are some design ideas to help your organization adjust and optimize your website in the future. Once your website is designed and structured according to this technique, it becomes easier to update it when those needs change by asking these questions: Which tasks don’t apply anymore?

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

Regardless of what work you are doing – campaigning for political change, providing services to your local community, educating others, or anything else – would it look different, would it feel different, would it operate differently if love was the central message? To Mama With Love. I see this lesson in the work of 350.org.

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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. Provide hope for the future.

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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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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

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. Get Up Close and Personal Encourage your grantees to share personal stories directly from the beneficiaries of their programs.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Take a look and cast your vote so that we can share some pretty spectacular and helpful insights and stories with you next March! Together, participants collaborate, innovate, and discover new ways to spark change with technology. Nailing down your brand voice and tone to meet audience expectations? Vote for this session!

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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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See3

JULY 31, 2017

See3 is working with Make-A-Wish to help them tell more powerful stories – stories that speak to the impact of a wish on everyone touched by the experience, stories that illustrate the urgency of granting those wishes, and the need for donors and potential volunteers to step up. We see changes in the child at every point.

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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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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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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The era of easy fundraising is over — it’s time to change the game, and we’ve got the Year-End and GivingTuesday playbook you need! You’ll learn how to craft a compelling story, fundraise using our proven GivingTuesday timeline and gain inspiration with our GivingTuesday campaign examples! dip in donations.

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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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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Their name alone conveys urgency, but if you go to their website, you’ll find a popup button that encourages you to give now to change the lives of their students. Avoid the passive voice and, instead, use active verbs that will inspire your visitors to take action. Take Stock in Children Today does this well. I would like to.

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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. Like wildfires, the impact of global catastrophes can spread quickly.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

7) Tell your story. Nonprofits have the best stories to tell. Take some time to craft your messaging, in your unique voice. Your next campaign will be more effective with storytelling, so it’s time to get everyone’s feedback when building your story. You also need to be reactive so change your schedule if needed.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

She explains why you need not only passion and purpose to win big, but also: a willingness to take decisive action grit sweat equity determination positive attitude Elting’s fascinating story began with her entirely self-funded business launch that started in a dorm room.

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