Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This is part one of a series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller. Good communication is the key to being an effective fundraiser, building strong relationships, leading well, and serving the people you’re working to help. Storytelling is one of the most powerful forms of communication.

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

Additionally, since these personas are created based on information about your real constituents, you already know things about them – like what they read, where they work, what they like to learn about from your organization and what kinds of communications work best for them. Push your organization to start telling new stories.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

In our roles as non-profit storytellers, we often need others to tell us their stories so that we have material to work with. We need to collect and share individual stories that highlight our organization’s impact and show the difference we’re making in the world.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2021

Communications plans help offer structure and strategy that can save you time and energy in the long run, while getting your desired objectives accomplished. Having a coherent communications plan where you package your message will help ensure each piece of content you share is part of a greater story you are telling.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The answer to this question should be the core messaging that shapes all of your communications. No matter the details of your story, you can leverage that sense of empathy to solicit a response from your audience. Your story goes far beyond simply telling the tale of how you got started. Seek inspiration from real storytellers.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Stories are powerful. It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? To that aim, there are two important terms to know.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

That’s the power that story holds. Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. When it comes to nonprofit communications, mastering the art and science (yes, science!) As the old saying states, “Those who tell the stories rule the world.”

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

One way to encourage people to support your organization is through great nonprofit storytelling. By using narrative and storytelling techniques, you’ll be able to communicate your nonprofit’s mission and impact while building stronger emotional connections with your audience. Where Should You Use Nonprofit Storytelling?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In part two of this series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about how to engage your audience emotionally through creative storytelling. In the first part of this series, I talked about why you need to define your goals, your brand and voice, and your audience before crafting your story.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 20, 2021

But really, good nonprofit strategic communication begins within an organization before ever setting out to share with everyone else. . Before you communicate with an audience, get together with your board and staff and get your stuff straight. Before mass nonprofit strategic communication communication, get….

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Ensure communication is a two-way street . Focus on impact storytelling . One of the best methods to increase your donor retention is to leverage your overall communication strategies. But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention.

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Hands on Fundraising

APRIL 6, 2021

The human mind is a wanderer by nature. The daydream is the mind’s default state. The post Fundraisers: use stories, not statistics appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Jonathan Gottschall What do you like to read? I read a scary book recently. Dystopic, feminist, infuriating. And compelling. It took me away, to […].

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

When nonprofits think about improving communication with supporters, they often think of it as a separate task from the rest of their operation. However, the most effective communication is directly informed by and integrated into all of your functions and the nonprofit tools you use. . Utilize storytelling in your communications.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. From So What? To So Funded!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

When nonprofits think about improving communication with supporters, they often think of it as a separate task from the rest of their operation. However, the most effective communication is directly informed by and integrated into all of your functions and the nonprofit tools you use. . Utilize storytelling in your communications.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. Storytelling is a skill. It helps them relax.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. Storytelling is a skill. It helps them relax.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your organization’s donor communications program — consisting of solid Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems — utilizes neuroscience, consistency, and proof of impact to deliver trust in a nutshell. AI and the growth of subpar supporter communications Nonprofits embraced AI in 2023. We are, as a species, addicted to story.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 13, 2021

You’ve heard how important storytelling is for communicating your mission and message but let’s face it – you haven’t written a story since high-school English class. Once you can actually start visualizing your story it will help you know which direction to go with it. Just write whatever comes to mind.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Evening meals sometimes went on for hours as we continued our storytelling. We are surrounded by stories: our own story, the stories of our families and friends, and the stories of the work we do every day. These stories simply exist in our minds until we add language and share them with others.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In order to meet our mission and provide services in our community, we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses for support. Without the assistance of community-minded individuals just like you, we wouldn’t be able to serve those in our community each year. Happy fundraising!

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing refers to all of the different strategies your organization uses across the various channels of communication to spread awareness about your cause and gain new supporters for your mission. Nonprofit marketing goals often focus around building recognition, fostering community, and increasing your funds raised.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Storytelling: Don’t fall back on brand reliance. The cultural pulse changes over time and so too must your storytelling strategy. It is necessary to keep in mind that what has worked over the last 100 years will not propel you through the next hundred, or what happened last year will not propel through this one.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

Keep these elements in mind when drafting your next follow-up email: Include their name in the subject line. Be specific in your storytelling. Tell the story of your campaign and how each gift can get you closer to your goal. A strategic, personalized follow-up email can be the motivation a donor needs to take that next step.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. A great story builds credibility and properly positions you in the eye of the buyer."

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

Huge organizations have huge teams and designated employees just for nonprofit public relations and outreach, media connections, and communications. What story will you tell? Storytelling. One of the hottest buzzwords in nonprofit communications right now is storytelling. In other words…. Who will tell it?

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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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Last month brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. Storytelling is a skill. It helps them relax.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Growing up in the 1960''s sometimes my parents would say to me, "now, don''t tell stories," heading off what they anticipated might be an untruthful account of events. That negative stigma of storytelling stayed with me for quite some time. Today, as an adult, I now know the immense power of storytelling. Stories inspire.

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OneCause

MARCH 27, 2023

There are four session tracks to challenge fundraising innovation:  Event & Auction Fundraising, Fundraising Strategy & Donor Engagement, Peer-to-Peer & Online Giving, and Storytelling & Brand. Share your story with fellow Raise attendees. Limited space available.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A connected throughline of our shared humanity With that in mind, as I reflect on the influences, changes, and overall trends we have seen in employee engagement, philanthropy, and CSR in 2023, and those that are to come in 2024, I cannot help but be struck by the notion that it is not about specific trends or actions.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

One way to help your board members get over that resistance and discover the joy of fundraising is to show them that fundraising is really about telling and hearing stories, not asking for money. Tell your board members how storytelling can help make fundraising easier. . Humans love to tell and listen to stories.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

Tip #2 Lead with a story when you write a donor thank you letter How many donor thank you letters have you read that started with “ On behalf of.” You could try using a creative opening, such as leading with a story. Using a story can immediately and tangibly connect donors to the person or cause that they have helped.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 26, 2021

Storytelling. With Saoirse’s Story, the online visitor chooses their own interactive story in a concept that would work well for a domestic violence shelter. The Power of Storytelling | What a powerful interactive storytelling experience looks like. Donor Communications. Donor Communications.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Because, Thursday, September 8 brings the official release of Paul Smith 's new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. Storytelling is a skill. It helps them relax.

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