Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Evening meals sometimes went on for hours as we continued our storytelling. When I began writing proposals, storytelling was the only way I knew to convey the problems my organization faced and what we were doing to overcome those problems. But storytelling still plays a prominent role in all requests that I write.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2014

These last few months, we worked with a number of partners to bring you the Baby Steps Storytelling Competition with the belief that early childhood education is the most important investment we can make in our children’s future. Please visit the site to view this video). Please visit the site to view this video).

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping. That sounds amazing.

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Care2

MARCH 12, 2012

The 30-minute “Kony 2012” video produced by the nonprofit Invisible Children , which generated over 70M views on YouTube over the past week, has caused a firestorm in the nonprofit community. Since 1986 the LRA has abducted 66K children, and turned them into child soldiers. Government to help capture Kony.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

Is it an inspiring video? 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. The page opens with a video of a previous KaBoom!

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

Back then, if we wanted to create a video to share with our supporters, it was a big deal. It couldn’t be done without professional (and expensive) camera equipment —and a tech-savvy cameraperson and editor to boot—so we had to pick our video topics wisely. 15 Types of Nonprofit Videos to Help You Connect with Supporters.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 23, 2016

For this Designing for Good episode, we’re showcasing the best examples of nonprofit storytelling of 2016. Timely, but why is nonprofit storytelling such a hot topic these days ? And that’s why nonprofit storytelling matters. 1 Save the Children: “Most Shocking Second a Day” (2 min).

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

That's what the Digital Storytelling Challenge seeks to accomplish every year. At the 2013 Digital Storytelling Awards Gala on May 28, the community's successes were clear. Our team was quite impressed with the quality of photos and videos submitted, and all the hard work that was put into each. First Place Video.

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Care2

APRIL 4, 2011

It’s global connective tissue", said Stacey Monk, co-founder of Epic Change , who was part of the panel Up Close and Personal: How Storytelling Builds Movements at NTC along with Mark Horvath of Invisible People , Estrella Rosenberg of Big Love, Little Hearts , and moderated by Avi Kaplan of Rad Campaign. Focus on the main one.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

Here at TechSoup, we know that successful storytelling does not happen in a blink of an eye, out of thin air, or by pressing a magic button. In short, successful storytelling is as much about making it an organizational priority and incorporating it into everything you do, as it is about the technology you use. Pacific time for this.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In this article I’m going to show you my approach to narrative and storytelling in email that has helped me raise just shy of $1m in a year for one of my clients. If you want another example of a great opening paragraph, check out this video tutorial I have that breaks down a high performing fundraising email.

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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. Professionally, Josh is the director of community impact for Madera Residential in Lubbock, Texas.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

TechSoup has been running international video and photo competitions for some years now. 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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

In 2010, we wanted to let people know about the Big Blue Test through a video that we’d hope would go viral. At least 100,000 views was our goal… not millions of views, but enough to make it one of the most popular diabetes videos on youTube (competing with Nick Jonas and Wilford Brimley). They become viral. 1 and Nov.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

However, modern platforms, smartphones, and short video formats allow nonprofits to take advantage of this powerful tool in a number of ways. However, modern platforms, smartphones, and short video formats allow nonprofits to take advantage of this powerful tool in a number of ways. This drives trust that can encourage future giving.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

Best Video Winner — Learning to Improvise Can Be Life-Changing. Please visit the site to view this video). Our Best Video winner hails from the proud city of Detroit and is the unanimous top choice. Please visit the site to view this video). Imagine children around the United States learning mindfulness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Photo by Global Fund for Children. Note from Beth: After you read this guest post, you’ll have lots of great tips for your nonprofit’s video. And don’t forget, The 5th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards is now open for submissions from members of the YouTube Nonprofit Program until March 2nd.

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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. Please visit the site to view this video). Please visit the site to view this video).

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Forum One

MARCH 8, 2022

We designed and developed a custom website that includes a powerful and integrated storytelling component—“Profiles in Peace”—that allows GIWPS to create its own voice on the platform where site visitors can view videos and oral histories from around the globe. Providing essential services to low-income women and children.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Lots of videos on there you can watch. But Phil openly admits, “You know, our core competency is planning churches and feeding children.” But I think fundraising and capital campaigns are all about storytelling. Steven: It kind of goes back to what Aaron was saying about storytelling. So there’s a need.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The Society’s fundraising activities benefit the Talkeetna Bachelor Society’s Fund for Women and Children in Crisis. I couldn’t help but think – what if Joe Page or other community foundation board members had flip cameras, some video and story telling training and shared their stories on the Alaska Community Foundation Facebook page?

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The W³ Awards competition honors creative excellence on the web and recognizes the creative and marketing professionals behind award-winning sites, videos, and marketing programs. Support Children’s Colorado Foundation. AARP Livability Index. Gold – Association Website. Silver – Health Care Services Website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

On Tuesday, right before the KONY video exploded on the mainstreams and went viral online, my 6th grade son came home from school and announced, ”Did you know that there are more people on Facebook today compared to the number of people on the planet ten years ago? I immediately asked him how do you know that?

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The W³ Awards competition honors creative excellence on the web and recognizes the creative and marketing professionals behind award-winning sites, videos, and marketing programs. Support Children’s Colorado Foundation. AARP Livability Index. Gold – Association Website. Silver – Health Care Services Website.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 14, 2022

However, only 59% reported organizational events that were always physically accessible, only 30% include requests for accommodations on event registration forms, and only 14% utilize video captions - which are often free and automated. Engage in representative and appropriate storytelling.

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Forum One

MARCH 8, 2021

We designed and developed a custom website that includes a powerful and integrated storytelling component—“Profiles in Peace”—that allows GIWPS to create its own voice on the platform where site visitors can view videos and oral histories from around the globe. Connecting women to change the face of political leadership.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

UNICEF Haiti365 – Be Their Voice – I'm really excited to see this new campaign from UNICEF – focused on the children in Haiti, and building on a multimedia effort to move people into engagement. "Haiti "Haiti 365 will continue to evolve as more people create videos and sign-up to show their support.

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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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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A photo accompanied by a concise story or a short video with an attention-grabbing headline should be right there to introduce your visitor to the essence of your organization’s work. If you provide opportunities for children, show children getting opportunities they might not otherwise have. Remember, you have 10 seconds!).

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

I saw the look of hope on the children’s face and how they began to envision a future filled with possibility.” Include a Photo or Video If you don’t have a relevant photo of you to share, consider making a video about why this cause matters to you. Why should they care? Then state why your potential supporter should care.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. . Add a visual element with images and videos. Wendy is passionate about strong storytelling and believes it’s central to creating strong brands, powerful client relationships, and robust lead generation programs. Millennial Impact Report. Salsa Labs. ,

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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. Use video storytelling! The phenomenon of our shrinking school-aged population is well documented. What about their average earnings compared to others of similar age in your region?

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to nonprofit storytelling, in which you’ll explore the following points: The Importance of Storytelling for Nonprofits. 7 Tips for Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits Using Digital Marketing. Let’s get started.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2016

That's because these aren't just children's nursery rhymes; they're sticky stories, or stories that stick with you for decades. When we were children, we all knew how important stories were. Now I know storytelling is a buzzword right now, and buzzwords come and go. Now swap out the children with adults.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So when a new digital storytelling tool comes along, we jump at the chance to test it out. Steller (free; Apple iOS) is an app that lets you build stories with your photos, videos, and text. The Naples Children and Education Foundation (a TechSoup member!), You can watch my video here. Getting Steller Set Up. spanhidden.

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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. She founded The Storytelling Nonprofit to help nonprofits connect in more meaningful ways with donors through stories and stewardship. nonprofit TechSoup Event nonprofits digital storymaking storymakers tsevents video'

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

To quote a somewhat recent YouTube blog piece , "if a picture is worth a thousand words, then is a video worth a million?" Storytelling with Mobile Video. It's reasonably easy to upload videos to Facebook or YouTube even without the phone being on a data plan. " May well be. Tell Your Story.

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