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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

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Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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Nonprofit Storytelling: The Quick and No-Nonsense Guide

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Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. But don’t just take it from me – Forbes named storytelling the #1 most important career skill of the future.

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12 Must-Know Stats About Social Media, Fundraising, and Cause Awareness

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Until recently the nonprofit pioneers of the Social Web had to mostly rely on their intuition that their social media campaigns were resulting in more dollars raised online, an increase in brand and cause awareness, and higher rates of volunteer recruitment and retention. money raised online. Source: Avectra. Source: Avectra.

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Five Social Media Best Practices for Small NGOs in Developing Countries

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Donors and supporters are increasing overwhelmed by text-heavy storytelling – especially on mobile devices. Photo and Caption via Mercy Corps : Mohammed and Amna Lelayesh fled their home in Syria with their four children over a year ago. Your stats and quotes page will become two of the most visited pages on your website or blog.

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Crafting a Stellar Nonprofit Branding Strategy: 10 Quick Tips 

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A strong nonprofit brand can help you: Raise more money. Share stats and information that people can easily understand. Make-A-Wish Foundation is a nonprofit that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. It also encompasses your visual identity, including your logo, tagline, colors, and fonts. Tell your impact story.

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Storytelling for Success: A Look at Three Crowdfunding Campaigns

Tech Soup

Perhaps it is a combination of a few different storytelling elements. Our Storymakers 2014 challenge kicks off August 26, so to get you inspired, I've compiled some great examples of digital storytelling in crowdfunding campaigns. So far, the campaign has exceeded its goal and raised $42,506. Is it an inspiring video?

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Making a Great Story into a Powerful Fundraising Story

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To do that, you need to tie your story in with stats, facts, and other pieces of logic that show your donors that: . Example: In our city, 1,500 children go to school hungry each year, which means they struggle in school, can face health struggles, etc. Example: Every week we provide more than 1,000 meals to children who are hungry.

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