Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Data storytelling is about bringing your data to life in three simple steps: Explore: find patterns and insights Monitor: check performance (leading indicators and key performance indicators) Explain: go beyond the what and dig further into the why. Know your data in and out,” says Emily.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

In the past few years, we've seen the transformation from long to extremely short-form digital content like that on Vine and Instagram, and we've experienced the rise and fall of numerous storytelling apps never to be seen or heard of again. But how can stories touch hearts and minds if they go unnoticed and unheard?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

The storytelling was engaging and compelling. As activists, professionals in social good, and as storytellers, we have to move beyond engaging the community to really parsing out what is the right change and the effective path to the solution. The victims are Ugandan children. Has Invisible Children been transparent?

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. . Millennial donors are often influenced by quick, seamless, and easily accessible experiences. Wendy is passionate about strong storytelling and believes it’s central to creating strong brands, powerful client relationships, and robust lead generation programs.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Digital Storytelling Expert, J Campbell Social Marketing. Through speaking, training, and consulting, she shows social purpose organizations how to use social media and storytelling to build communities, showcase impact, and advance their causes. Julia Campbell. Cause Camp 2020 Host. Lynne Wester. Chantal Sheehan.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Between social media marketing, nonprofit storytelling , and direct outreach, your efforts to cultivate a base of committed volunteers are never-ending. But there may be a group of willing volunteers that you’ve previously overlooked: children! Remember, kids will be influenced by the social circles they’re in daily.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

A few years ago, Jeff and I went on a pro bono IT consulting project to Uganda to serve a Action for Children, an NGO that fights poverty by preserving families and delivering micro-finance. Interview: Rob Wu, CauseVox Founder. What inspired you to start CauseVox ? Your non-profit becomes a commodity in a marketplace of organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2012

This peer learning exchange is designed to help state-based groups to be more effective in engaging their networks toward covering uninsured children. But these are steps to bigger outcomes for this network – such as making sure there is health care for all children. Key influencers take action, including media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

Engage influencers and free agents. For more in-depth learning experiences, I do a pre-workshop assessment, but for this mini-workshop I did a living assessment in the room. Pick a campaign and platform to experiment with integrating social fundraising , but build your network and get organized first. Engage before, during, and after.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

This will influence how many volunteers you’ll need to recruit and train. There are a number of media outlets you can use to publicize your program, including: TV or radio stations Newspapers Magazines Local bloggers or social media influencers. Newspapers, magazines, and blogs focus on storytelling.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

For instance, they often have data to demonstrate the work they are doing: children educated, animals saved, meals served, etc. For example, what did the children learn? Webster’s definition of impact is… a powerful or major influence or effect in individual participants, communities or sector.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

Good writing, and I mean good writing, should be a top priority at your nonprofit because good writing is a tool of tremendous power, influence, and leverage. Each of these communication vehicles influences its readers in some way. It’s all very humbling. Why is good writing important? Case Study: The lost art of writing.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2011

He recognized the need to innovate and acknowledged the influence of games in education, stating that “ Education is probably one of the areas that we have failed to innovate the most.” Andrew DeVigal , Multimedia Editor at The New York Times , said: “Tell me something and I will forget. Involve me and I will understand.”

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

After her husband’s sudden death in 1955, and with three children to raise, my grandmother grew the store, purchasing the ends of fabric bolts and ribbons from local mills, secondhand clothing, toys, dishwares, books, and an assortment of knickknacks to sell. Tags: participatory museum guestpost Unusual Projects and Influences.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 17, 2021

School closures and physical distancing measures have reduced children and young adults’ regular coping mechanisms and contributed to increased isolation and mental health risks. And as a storyteller, I’m particularly proud of how we’ve enabled institutions and individuals to share their stories around mental health in the workplace.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

In the process of coming up with a nice design and captivating storytelling to capture potential supporters, you may be overlooking a few fundamental and truly effective steps to boost conversions on your online donation page. So why can’t you convert more of your web traffic into donors? 1) Make Giving Simple.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. Here are two strategies to implement in your direct mail materials to help you better connect with donors: Rely on strong storytelling. Influencers: Influencers are people who have a strong presence and following on social media platforms. Up your storytelling game. Use social media.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

One of the easiest ways to make this happen is to get your supporters involved: Ask your donors to tell #MyGivingStory, but be sure to ask them to tag your nonprofit in the post Create your own hashtag storytelling challenge or picture sharing challenge on social media (ie. to get the word out about your campaign.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2023

Their annual report, the State of Babies Yearbook , frames rigorous research, unbiased analyses, and clear communications to influence decision-makers positioned to improve public policies and interventions in support of children and families.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

To do this, we found a top-of-the-line event platform, developed video assets to aid in the event’s storytelling, and even sent virtual attendees meals from local caterers. This project took home six awards this year! Forum One worked with NMAAHC to create a unique virtual experience that would feel almost like attendees were there in person.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

To do this, we found a top-of-the-line event platform, developed video assets to aid in the event’s storytelling, and even sent virtual attendees meals from local caterers. This project took home six awards this year! Forum One worked with NMAAHC to create a unique virtual experience that would feel almost like attendees were there in person.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2013

This peer learning exchange is designed to help state-based groups to be more effective in engaging their networks toward covering uninsured children. The project supports a cohort of children’s health care insurance advocates with monthly peer calls, a face-to-face annual workshop, and expert one-on-one coaching from SpitFire coaches.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

They are natural storytellers and advocates for your organization. And then again, inviting people to attend events that are in your network, your professional, personal, religious, children’s networks, invite friends, invite prospects. They bring a diverse set of experiences, skills, talents, perspectives.

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Neon CRM

JULY 27, 2023

Sarah Patel Sarah is a 36-year-old biologist who is married with two young children. Interests: Animals, Children/family events, Environmental site cleanups No interest: Environmental policy and laws, Black tie or formal events David Cantor David is a 62-year-old retired attorney. He is widowed with grown children and grandchildren.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

From #batkid to #GivingTuesday, the Next Generation of American Giving to Content Marketing for Nonprofits , storytelling to social fundraising, retention rates to relationship building, the roundup below covers it all (and everything in between). When writing your fundraising appeals, it’s important to opt for the latter. Checklists.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 1, 2007

Ellen explained that in 2005, when she quit her job, she discovered A Treasure's Trove , a children's book by Michael Stadther , in which fireflies and grasshoppers coexist with layered puzzles and mysteries. Tags: storytelling design Unusual Projects and Influences interactives. "What do you mean, treasure hunting?"

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 12, 2020

How to do it right: Here, storytelling is key. . Now, there are a couple of things you can do to increase your response rate: Let readers know that their feedback will influence the future actions of your organization. . In the example below, Save the Children nailed all the elements of an engaging survey email. .

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Achieve

AUGUST 6, 2019

As most fundraisers know, the key to getting people to care about a cause is through storytelling that conveys not only the issues, but demonstrates the real-world impact an organization is making to solve problems. Instagram feed, and you can easily see they serve school age children. Pencils of Promise.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

a small nonprofit who serves children with disability, raising $91,000 on a regional giving day. You need to get better at storytelling, like strengthen those muscles and practice it and do it over and over again. ” Well, we’ve worked with a diverse group of organizations and we’ve got some really cool stories.

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