The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Develop longer versions for your website and annual reports, and shorter snippets for social media posts or marketing flyers. Integrate Across Communication Channels Use testimonials in a variety of your communication channels. Who are your target storytellers? This is both an ethical practice and a legal necessity.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How to Audit Your Strategic Plan to Prepare for Annual Planning Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast Your strategic plan is your guiding star, helping you determine where to channel your energy, time, and resources. Listen on the go with the Spotify playlist here. Listen to this episode.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

It’s important to determine goals and objectives , understand your audience , and develop a coherent message as first steps because having these pieces in place will help you identify the best medium or communication channel for each nonprofit message. . Your channel is the vessel in which you choose to share your content.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Your marketing strategies and the marketing channels you use can drastically affect your fundraising success throughout the year. Nonprofit marketing refers to all of the different strategies your organization uses across the various channels of communication to spread awareness about your cause and gain new supporters for your mission.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

The concept of growth mindset, developed by psychologist Carol Dweck, is described as a belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed and improved over time. Regularly update your skills through professional development opportunities, staying proactive in your learning journey.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

Email is a major communication channel for many nonprofits. It’s a channel that functions as part of your larger digital strategy. Whether they’re reading an email, watching a video, or scrolling through Facebook, your donors are having one conversation with you on all your channels.

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

Increasingly, organizations of all sizes have access to digital tools that provide data, but data storytelling—making facts relatable and actionable—takes additional effort to transform data into tangible stories. Develop a strategy for data storytelling. Develop a strategy for data storytelling.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

While ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI , is the most well-known, each AI program has its benefits and can help your organization in different ways. Diversifying your fundraising channels can help you reach more donors by making giving convenient for them. For example, ChatGPT is easy to learn and use.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It’s part graphic design, part design-thinking, part storytelling, part strategic thinking and part love note to you amazing humans who work so hard for your causes, your donors, your mission, and your desire to contribute and make positive change in our world.” Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits.

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act? In this two-part course you’ll learn how to use a simple storytelling framework and decision science to enhance the clarity of your organization’s digital communications.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

develop donor personas Donor personas are fictional, yet data-driven profiles that represent your ideal supporters. Create distinct personas Develop several distinct donor personas that represent the different segments of your target audience. Based on your research, create profiles of your ideal donors.

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NTEN

MARCH 25, 2011

This is storytelling at its finest, allowing constituents to speak for themselves -- not just to raise funds, but to raise consciousness. Our upcoming webinar, " You and Your YouTube Channel " will help you get started. > And there's no reason your organization can't use video effectively, too. (If

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Care2

APRIL 4, 2011

When your nonprofit tells a powerful story that inspires your members, or even a funny one that makes them laugh, you establish a human connection no matter what channel you use to share it. "It’s Here’s some tips to think about as you experiment and go down your storytelling route. Tell a real story. No red tape.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge is underway! If you haven't heard, during the month of April TechSoup is hosting our 4 th annual Digital Storytelling Challenge designed to inspire, educate, and empower nonprofits, libraries and social good organizations to tell their story through video and photos. Aaron Bramley Lights.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 12, 2012

Through our multigenerational research and case studies with clients, and other testing, we have pretty definitive proof that individuals expect us to speak to them in a coordinated fashion in each of the channels they prefer. Conversely, Multichannel communications focuses on coordinating a campaign or appeal across multiple channels.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2013

TechSoup kicked off its 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge with the webinar Creating a Culture of Storytelling. The webinar provided case studies of how one nonprofit and one library created storytelling cultures within their organizations. How to Create a Culture of Storytelling.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

When leveraged with other communication channels, direct mail can generate significant engagement and gift-giving from donors. This shows that appreciation for this communication channel is growing among younger generations. This channel also tends to see positive returns—for every $1.27 Mail enhances trust and credibility.

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Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2023

Forum One partnered with March of Dimes to consolidate their more than 40 web platforms to develop an easy and streamlined experience for audience members to engage as they like, as well as create a website that could clearly communicate their mission.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Here’s what we’ll be covering to better utilize marketing for donor engagement: Core Nonprofit Marketing Channels . Integrating Marketing Channels . Before you begin developing your nonprofit marketing campaign, don’t forget to set meaningful goals for what you want to accomplish. Core Nonprofit Marketing Channels.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

For some clients, we only contributed to a particular channel or two, while for others, we orchestrated their entire effort across channels. And now, a deeper look at what worked: Content and Storytelling for Year-End Fundraising Gains with Hope Services. One unique storytelling approach they used was giving handles.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

What is a multi-channel fundraising? It is a strategy used by non-profits organizations to reach out to more donors through the use of multiple communication channels. Setting a timeline and deadlines helps you develop a well-structured fundraising campaign. Be present in more than one communication channel. Don’t be shy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2013

41% of nonprofits attribute their social media success to having developed a detailed social media strategy. 47% of Americans learn about causes via social media and online channels. 56% of those that support nonprofits on the Social Web confirm that compelling storytelling is what motivates them to take action on behalf of nonprofits.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Forum One has partnered with NRDC to develop its website as well as additional digital assets, such as an immersive storytelling experience to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2020 and an offshore drilling position tracking tool to help constituents easily find their legislators’ positions on offshore drilling.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

I’m sure you’re using at least one of these social media channels. Develop an acquisition strategy for your top one or two social media channels. Develop an acquisition strategy for your top one or two social media channels. Unlike your social media channels, you have complete control.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Really, this is the modern dilemma for anyone doing direct response marketing on any channel of the internet. In this article I’m going to show you my approach to narrative and storytelling in email that has helped me raise just shy of $1m in a year for one of my clients. The First 120 to 150 Words of a Fundraising Email.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Tailor your most compelling narratives for different channels to share them widely. The page includes several storytelling graphics. By using different visuals and storytelling devices, they have been able to leverage their content to reach many more people. Share uplifting narratives optimized for your channels.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Develop a system for tracking and monitoring board members’ outreach efforts to measure success and identify areas for improvement. Promote the matching gift campaign through various channels, such as social media, email, and events, to increase awareness and participation.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 17, 2013

With the Giving Season approaching, some nonprofits are just starting planning, others are still waiting, and just a few have already developed a strategy. It’s more important than ever to keep your digital channels up to date and as lively as possible. Video is one of the most powerful digital tools.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

This year, nonprofits face the return to fundraising in a hybrid environment with a continued focus on developing strong online donation experiences. After all, strong storytelling can help build meaningful connections with your audience and even move them to rally around your cause. The Current State of Giving Tuesday Fundraising.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In our 25-year history, Forum One has developed thousands of digital platforms and websites, campaigns, brand strategies, and custom tools that help nonprofits and government agencies communicate, deliver programs, and cultivate financial support. Branding: The storytelling of strategic communications continues through branding.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Social media is an important channel of communication for connecting with your donors and supporters. Set SMART goals Build your audience persona Develop your brand Determine what channels to use Put together a content strategy Drive engagement Track your results. Develop your brand. Determine what channels to use.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Leverage Multiple Marketing Channels If you want to attract the attention of as many supporters as possible, develop a multichannel marketing strategy. Create a brand guide to ensure your graphics and messaging stay consistent across these channels. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

When participants raise money for LLS, we regularly remind them in different channels and formats how their efforts directly contribute to improving patient lives. On event day, we weave storytelling throughout the event to remind participants of how their efforts help LLS bring light to the darkness. About the Author. Coker Powell.

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Classy

JULY 20, 2021

David : Extra administrative work, outdated donor experiences, inability to capture storytelling to connect people to their mission, and donor retention or acquisition are the big ones we see a lot. We spend a lot of time on Slack, and there’s a specific sales channel that’s always celebrating wins. What’s that like in sales?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2011

Newell said that they’ll be building curricula around Portal 2 by developing custom tools that allow students to create content to match educational programs. ” Science gets a swift kick of fun when you can learn about it by being propelled through the air in a game. Show me something and I will remember.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

Questions to ask when developing a narrative change strategy. Who are the messengers and storytellers that can most effectively deliver these messages and move this narrative? A good narrative includes both values and ideas about how the world could work. Putting narrative change into action for impact.

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