Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Ideally, your website and blog content display a large default image when shared on Twitter (and all social media).

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

But what are the rules and where can you get good public domain or Creative Commons images to spice up your website? With the rise of visual social media (like Pinterest and Instagram), a clear trend in digital communications is more images and fewer words — even if you are communicating through your website or an email newsletter.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

So, how do you translate the energy and camaraderie of a live charity event into pixels and bandwidth? Harness the power of storytelling through images, videos, and updates. But as our world becomes more entwined with technology, nonprofits must learn to adapt these methods for a new, digital stage. Let’s explore together.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2015

Oh stock images. Here are a few key considerations to help you choose fantastic images for your site. Are You Treating Your Images as Content? Good, this is important: Photos and other images should never be used just as decoration. Good, this is important: Photos and other images should never be used just as decoration.

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TechImpact

JULY 28, 2014

Image courtesy of Home Business Rotator. Visual storytelling. Donors will often do online research before giving to a charity, but what they find when doing that online research depends on your level of transparency. We all know that using social media to engage with constituents is a good idea. The answer is an emphatic yes.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

According to a recent survey , almost half of millennials say they’re inspired to give to charity by social media. Tell Your Story Effective storytelling deepens the connection between your organization and your donors, leading to more donations via social. A quarter of Gen-Xers and a fifth of Baby Boomers say the same.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Like any other marketing tool or social media platform, TikTok’s value is in its storytelling ability. United Way has repurposed images of their volunteers and video interviews of their staff to create several TikToks that raise awareness of their work. original sound – charity: water. Check out the examples below!

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Add donate call-to-action images or buttons on your top 20 most visited pages. Grow your new donor program by stewarding your subscribers as if they were already financial supporters of your organization. Or better yet, host a screen-share session and watch them make an online gift to see where they struggle or get frustrated.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2013

If you are wondering about the different between these two platforms, here’s a good comparison from TechCrunch , but either platform your nonprofit needs to share compelling videos, that use good storytelling , and support your goals. Charity Water. Guest Post Storytelling Video' Simple, yet potentially lifesaving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2009

I met Lina Srivastava at SXSW last month and I found her clarifying commentary on the " What is the distinction between social media for charity and social good/systemic change? Now to dig into this topic because it combines a couple of interest - storytelling with social media and working in a networked way. very insightful.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

In previous years, we called it our Digital Storytelling Challenge. Any charity anywhere in the world can send us a short video or five-picture Flickr slideshow that tells about their work and will be entered to win some cash prizes. The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge received many many entries from 12 different countries.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

As you prepare your marketing plan, you’ll need a variety of assets like graphics, images, banners, and messaging. Make your emails are unique and effective with these email storytelling tips. The Power Of Storytelling For Fundraising. The most powerful tool you have to build a connection with prospective donors is storytelling.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Image courtesy of lmsShortSales. Or the people you’ve empowered through your charity. In a previous blog , we discussed the effect good storytelling has on the brain. Only recently has a definition of content marketing been widely accepted. The marketing and advertising purists balked.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Naples, Florida: #Storymakers 2017: Creating Images and Video with Adobe Spark. Storytelling and Content Strategy Best Practices.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Creative Commons is a charity that champions reduced restrictions on copyrighted work by creating licenses that make it clear how material can be used, changed, and shared. We therefore want charities and libraries to make maximum use of our articles, blog pieces, how-tos, tech-for-good news, and other nonprofit technology information.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. Kigali, Rwanda: Storytelling Event. Africa and Middle East.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

. – "Join Vivanista in sharing the love of philanthropy by participating in our Love of Philanthropy photo contest that showcases images of what it means to be philanthropic." " Great example of digital storytelling and community engagement. Check it out and submit a photo yourself!

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Over $1,640,000 in gifts were given this year, and over $177,000,000 was raised online for charities and nonprofits. Storytelling works. In 2015 and 2016, #GivingTuesday created #MyGivingStory , a campaign that aimed to raise awareness by using storytelling as a marketing tactic. Photos, especially those of young children.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2017

TechSoup is justifiably famous for our product donations, but we also have great digital and in-person training resources for your charity, foundation, or library. Storymakers: Become a Digital Storyteller Today. Finding and Using Images for Your Nonprofit. Image: TechSoup. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Photoshop.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The Foundation had to strengthen their online storytelling with content closely aligned with their in-person experience to be positioned as the charity of choice in the Denver area. Attendees were assigned to a table, as visualized by the group of tables in the image above, where they experienced the event for the evening.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The Foundation had to strengthen their online storytelling with content closely aligned with their in-person experience to be positioned as the charity of choice in the Denver area. Attendees were assigned to a table, as visualized by the group of tables in the image above, where they experienced the event for the evening.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We put together some charity donation form best practices to help you raise more money for animals! Using Storytelling in Your Appeal . The dodo’s popularity brings up another excellent point: the importance of video in storytelling. There’s nothing more powerful than a story to help you connect with your audience.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Digital Storytelling Challenge. NetSquared organizers were jazzed by the Digital Storytelling Challenge. Ten Net2 groups held Digital Storytelling events in their community, with an estimated 360 attendees. Eight of the eleven cities in the digital storytelling global tweet chat were led by Net2 local organizers.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2013

A powerful image can instantly communicate your organization's message on your website or blog. A collection of inspiring images can make a great presentation even better. TechSoup also offers professional-level image-editing software from Adobe: Photoshop Extended CS6. Choosing the Right Software. Elemental Effects.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Seattle, Washington: Storytelling Through Data Visualization. Vancouver, British Columbia: Charities Under Threat: Responding to Federal Charity-Bashing and CRA Audits. Image 1 : Joel Myers / CC BY-NC-SA. Image 2 : Elijah van der Giessen / CC BY-NC-SA. IMAGE ATTRIBUTION GUIDELINES. Friday, October 31, 2014.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2013

Click the image above to view the multimedia slideshow. The ways nonprofits, libraries, and charities all over can use Zeega to capture and share the impact of their work. social media video community tsdigs digital storytelling zeega' From Alpha to Zeega. There's something special about Zeega. I can feel it.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 11, 2013

A powerful image can instantly communicate your organization's message on your website or blog. A collection of inspiring images can make a great presentation even better. TechSoup also offers professional-level image-editing software from Adobe: Photoshop Extended CS6 (for both Windows and Mac ). Elemental Effects.

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Care2

MAY 10, 2012

People don’t give to charity anymore; they invest in results. Use compelling storytelling with images and videos to connect a donor’s donation to a tangible impact or result of their donation. Developing a case for support gets donors to invest in your organization. Create real, personal, and urgent appeals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Ami’s one and only board is called “ Really want these ” and instead of Louboutins, iPhone cases and nail art she’s dying to try, Ami’s pinned images include plain rice, faucets for clean drinking water, and chalk for school. The images link to your fundraising landing page. It links to a donation landing page.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

There has been some interesting mobile-related legislation news as of late that affects some nonprofits, charities, public libraries, and social sector organizations. Digital Storytelling Apps and Tools. I'm always on the lookout for new digital storytelling tools, especially when they're in the form of mobile apps.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Key Takeaway #2: Spotlight Your Mission as the ‘Hero’ In the book, Ogilvy realized in a flash of insight that taste was irrelevant for whiskey – it was brand image alone that motivated purchases. A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. Images and Videos. Image 1: phoelix / Shutterstock. Image 2: TechSoup. Image 3: TechSoup. Sign up here. Sign up here.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept. Other Examples: An Adopt-a-Family campaign for families in need Movember: growing a beard for charity in November. Is storytelling a big component of the campaign? Why is year-end giving such a big deal?

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2013

Apps like Vine or Instagram (which now has video) let you experiment with storytelling in a shorter format. For some of our favorite digital storytelling apps check out: Even More Ways to Tell Your Story with Your Smartphone. Image: Mobility and modern telecommunication, Shutterstock. Capture and Share Events with Mobile Apps.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. Morrisville, North Carolina: Nonprofit Storytelling: What You Need to Know. Birmingham, United Kingdom: Open-Source Software for Charities.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2015

More than one-third of charitable giving happens in the last three months of the year , and the emergence of #GivingTuesday makes the year's end even more critical for charities. Mukono, Uganda: Digital Storytelling. Image : Cindy Leonard via Elijah van der Giessen / CC BY-NC. Feeling overwhelmed? and the globe.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Here is a look at how a few German nonprofits and charities are using technology donations for social good. This enables streetfootballworld to call attention to its work through digital storytelling. Image: streetfootballworld/Stifter-helfen.de. Empowering Youth Through Soccer. Making More Time to Educate Youth.

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