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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. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story?

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Nonprofit Storytelling: The Quick and No-Nonsense Guide

Bloomerang

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. We tell stories. But don’t just take it from me – Forbes named storytelling the #1 most important career skill of the future.

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Making a Great Story into a Powerful Fundraising Story

Bloomerang

We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. But how do you actually pick a great story? And more importantly, how do you take a great story and turn it into a great fundraising story? . To have a great fundraising story, you need a few key things. You need one person. .

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Five Social Media Best Practices for Small NGOs in Developing Countries

Nonprofit Tech for Good

1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format. Donors and supporters are increasing overwhelmed by text-heavy storytelling – especially on mobile devices. Thus, your NGO should prioritize sharing your success stories in photo essay format on your website or blog. To schedule tweets in advance, use HootSuite.

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Crafting a Stellar Nonprofit Branding Strategy: 10 Quick Tips 

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Tell your impact story. Share your organization’s story in a compelling and inspiring way. Share stats and information that people can easily understand. Make-A-Wish Foundation is a nonprofit that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. Research your competition.

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Storytelling for Success: A Look at Three Crowdfunding Campaigns

Tech Soup

A great story? 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. What draws you to one crowdfunding campaign over another? Cool photos?

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Why don’t we tell more stories in our fundraising messaging?

Connection Cafe

I recently attended the Cause Marketing Forum Conference and was reminded by a fabulous speaker why I love storytelling. I also reminded that we don’t tell enough stories when communicating and marketing to our supporters. Andy shared that Peter told Wendy he couldn’t grow up because he didn’t know any more stories.

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