ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. This makes storytelling a necessity and a digital discipline. Over five billion people have mobile phones, and 81% of the U.S.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2022

Who they are: Nemours Children’s Health leads important pediatric research and clinical trials. They work to prevent and reverse the course of childhood diseases, improve health care delivery, and keep children safe and healthy. Nemours Children’s Health decided to use Qgiv’s peer-to-peer platform in a unique way.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

From scientists to politicians, activists to storytellers, women have always played a major role in shaping society into what it is today. The theme was chosen in “recognition of women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, and more.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

How Can Brands Leverage Storytelling To Tap Into the Cultural Zeitgeist and Shift Public Perception? And the late, great Steve Jobs gave (RED) some pretty good advice on storytelling: Keep it simple. How Does a Brand Like (RED) Use Storytelling To Mobilize Other Brands To Do Good? And storytelling is at the very heart of that.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2015

In his book, Paul demonstrates how storytelling is a powerful business tool that can mean the difference between mediocre results and phenomenal success. Since the book was published about three years ago, my admiration for Paul's passion for storytelling and helping to teach people how to effectively tell stories has only but grown.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

Panelists discussed the critical role of HBCUs in uplifting Black communities and explored new research on the disparately uneven philanthropic support for these institutions. While the research revealed a disappointing reality, it also highlighted opportunities for foundations and HBCUs to work together to make a greater impact.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Research your competition. Make-A-Wish Foundation is a nonprofit that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. Give Back SMART Websites was developed to zero in on nonprofit branding, impact storytelling, and website design support and provide a professional, dynamic, and cost-effective solution.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

For example, the Ben and Jerry’s Foundation focuses on grants for organizations rooted in social change and justice, while the Kellogg Foundation provides grants for nonprofits that help children and families. Your organization can apply for one of the foundation’s grants to help children in your community.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2021

From the Malala Fund to the University of Maryland to LEGO, the momentum for climate-related change is just beginning — led by insights from children, women and girls, engineers, and investors. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most compelling and promising ideas from across the education, nonprofit, business, and philanthropy sectors.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The National Council on Mental Wellbeing drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. Support Children’s Colorado Foundation. Silver – Health Care Services Website.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The National Council on Mental Wellbeing drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. Support Children’s Colorado Foundation. Silver – Health Care Services Website.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts. Group 1 would get appeals related to children, while Group 2 would receive appeals based on research.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

They managed to pump out reports and research, organize webinars and conferences, and even play around with the definition of volunteering. In a refugee camp in Jordan, Mercy Corps is putting the desert sand to use to help children displaced by conflict to feel like kids again. There are even a few international reports.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

The most successful campaigns begin with research. 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. Be intimate with your data.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

They managed to pump out reports and research, organize webinars and conferences, and even play around with the definition of volunteering. In a refugee camp in Jordan, Mercy Corps is putting the desert sand to use to help children displaced by conflict to feel like kids again. There are even a few international reports.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Here is my guide on how to do audience research. Without an autism assessment resulting in a diagnosis, families with children under the age of 6 are unable to access the $22,000 of government funding to support therapies. The post Creating Key Messages for Fundraising appeared first on The Storytelling Non-Profit.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That negative stigma of storytelling stayed with me for quite some time. Today, as an adult, I now know the immense power of storytelling. Storytelling is indeed one of the most powerful ways we communicate. Paul is an authority on storytelling and has helped business people around the world to more effectively use storytelling.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

People have been choosing to have fewer children, and that decline has significant implications for educational institutions worldwide. This could limit the resources available to enhance the education, research, and extracurricular opportunities that attract students, resulting in fewer revenue streams and subsequent financial challenges.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2022

Ford Foundation president Darren Walker and Associate Dean for Research and International Programs of Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Dr. Una Osilli, discuss how foundations can empower nonprofits to invest and thrive in this evolving landscape. #2: The Future of Funding: Expanding Partnerships with Foundations.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. Visit Grantli to learn more about how I do my grant research and how your own organization can find the most appropriate funders and funding opportunities. Start small and work your way out. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

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. 1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format.

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Kindful

APRIL 1, 2021

Mission: Sexual Assault Center’s mission is to provide healing for children, adults, and families affected by sexual assault and to end sexual violence through counseling, education, and advocacy. How Can Nonprofits Move From Exploitative Storytelling To Justice-Oriented Storytelling – Bloomerang . Sexual Assault Center.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

The storytelling was engaging and compelling. ” Colleague, Lina Srivastava, noted researcher, consultant, and expert on transmedia activism responded: Evan, no campaign should be bigger than its mission, or aim at participation for the sake of participation. The victims are Ugandan children. What was your source?

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Researchers and analyzers found that since 2012, there have been sizeable and increasing donation spikes each year during #GivingTuesday, and that data projections show this will only continue. Storytelling works. Elements of effective storytelling in #MyGivingStory entries included: A polished, thoughtful and complete narrative.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. As you create marketing content, use storytelling strategies. But what makes these fundraisers so successful?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2014

So without further ado, meet our judges, a collection of storytelling experts who will be choosing our awardees. In that capacity, she developed Philanthropedia’s methodology, ran all research efforts, and streamlined the research process to produce a scalable product. We’ve been inspired and moved by your stories.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. . When conducting research and looking into prospects’ giving potential, look into factors like who their employer is. Millennial Impact Report. Given this, articulating your mission can help fuel your peer-to-peer campaigns, which means it’s time for you.

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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. Heidi Gerbracht.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. Visit Grantli to learn more about how I do my grant research and how your own organization can find the most appropriate funders and funding opportunities. Start small and work your way out. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

To meet needs, they co-fund professional development in areas like fundraising, strategic planning, facilitation, evaluation, racial equity work, marketing and communications, storytelling, and more. . Funder coalitions working at the city or state level can pool their resources to support data and research that backs policy change.

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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. I’m working in partnership with Spitfire Strategies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2011

The Foundation has teamed up with an evaluation consultant, TCC Group, to figure out if working wikily can enhance the quality of learning as the OE Goldmine Research project and the Foundation’s OE program review move forward. There has been an interesting discussion on the wiki and blogs about strategy for public learning.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 5, 2017

If we can demystify the terminology around outcomes measurement and impact storytelling, could that lower the barrier to entry? As an example, a corporate foundation may have a mission statement t hat says, “We address the basic human and social issues faced by residents, prim arily women and children, in our local community.”

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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! Get started with the following tips! You could also look for churches in your area!

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your community, protect the environment, or provide a lifeline to those in need, your storytelling ability can mean the difference between a thriving and well-funded program and one that falls flat. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2012

.” In Steve Rubel’s Ad Age post, ” The Revolution Won’t Be Televised; It Will Be Instagrammed ” points out some underlying trends that might make some of the hype less hype: Smartphone use has become pervasive, siting recent research reports from Pew Internet for America Life research.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 25, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Power Up Your Content: Mastering the Art of Compelling Storytelling Discover the secrets of storytelling that make your nonprofit stand out! Introduction Storytelling is an essential part of any nonprofit fundraising campaign. Use Visuals : Visuals are a powerful tool in storytelling.

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