Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged. Consider lived experience and amplify community voice. Understanding it and employing it is essential to creating responsible fundraising messaging.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

We ask folks to describe their political, historical, and/or socioeconomic context in their state or local region, the changes they are fighting for, and how they are centering the experiences, issues, and leadership of people impacted by the problems they seek to address.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Craft your message in a trustworthy, natural voice so that your readers feel personally involved. Read more detailed tips on how to build your nonprofit’s voice across marketing materials. Make use of storytelling to make your asks more compelling. Learn more about how storytelling can improve your communications.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

When we consider the power of personal stories for non-profit fundraising and communications, stories have the ability to help your community understand the value of your organization’s work. Yet, when it comes to telling my personal stories, I often struggle to find my voice and courage. for nearly a year.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 8, 2020

approach to communications and fundraising strategy that is at the heart of how I do my work -- authenticity. So much of that authenticity manifests itself through the way they communicate and their voice. The problem with this is that it rarely lends itself to a memorable voice or an enticing brand. I get that.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

Storytelling is a tactic that many non-profit organizations use in order to create empathy between the donors and the project, and to also share the results of their contributions. That’s your natural voice! Again, think about how we naturally communicate. You could try using a creative opening, such as leading with a story.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 2, 2022

In the brief, I also like to map out five elements that I know I’ll cover in the appeal, which are: Context Core problem Solution Compelling reason to give Urgency Going through this process might seem time consuming, but it actually helps you get a head start on organizing some of your ideas for writing. I do this about 50% of the time.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 5, 2022

We have problems thinking of what to say. As a non-profit organization, we communicate with different type of audiences. We can either write a letter to an individual donor, to a foundation or a corporate founder and the style of writing, the tone of voice varies. Sometimes it's difficult. Sometimes we run into writer's block.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It also requires strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative marketing techniques to reach your target audience and inspire them to take action. Problem solve. Then, show you’re working to solve that problem with the help of your supporters. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

By: Devi Thomas, VP of Marketing Communications at Salesforce.org; and Frida Berry Eklund, Founder of Our Kids’ Climate. Learn about the problem, the effects, and the solutions. FBE: Parents are found everywhere: in boardrooms and parliaments, in factories and farms, at school gates and community centers. Read up on the topic.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2018

To counter the fragile nature of trust, hospital marketing and the foundation must come together for a shared purpose: to promote, maintain, and communicate trust to their communities. Establishing and driving a coalition of story hunters with members of marketing and the foundation might lead to a new problem—too many stories.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

It’s common knowledge today that storytelling is among the most effective ways to connect with an audience and deliver content in a way that’s catchy, resonant, and memorable. But what does storytelling mean in practice? What’s the specific problem your nonprofit works to address? Telling the Story: 5 Tips 1.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

To stop the growing problem of smartphone theft, a state senator in California has introduced a bill that would mandates manufacturers to sell devices with built-in kill switches. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just came out with a new ruling on who will control the Internet and prosper from it – and who will not.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Information Sharing and Storytelling. There are several areas to target for increased collaboration: Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Executive Team. Try these suggestions to connect with your HR colleagues: Provide recruitment messages with impact data and storytelling. Communications. Human Resources.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

I think the most important part of designing a competition that leverages crowdsourcing is to strike a balance between too many voices, and too few. Here’s 5 key steps to mapping your work towards metrics: Problem : Be as specific as possible, focus on the problems you will be addressing directly (not just changing the world).

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2018

Cone Communications found that more than 9 in 10 millennials are willing to switch brands if the new one is associated with a cause. The problem is that this same set of consumers also perceive cause marketing efforts as inauthentic, and they are skeptical about corporate social good efforts.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2015

As marketers, communicators, and fundraisers, it’s our job to tell stories. Whatever tools we use, however technology evolves, our task (to raise awareness and funds to enact the change we want to see) is to tell the story of the problem as we see it and what we’ve done, are doing and are going to do to solve it.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2018

Cone Communications found that more than 9 in 10 millennials are willing to switch brands if the new one is associated with a cause. The problem is that this same set of consumers also perceive cause marketing efforts as inauthentic, and they are skeptical about corporate social good efforts.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Does your nonprofit have a plan for storytelling this year ? The truth is that nonprofits are still not using storytelling as strategically as they could be. In other words, storytelling is an ad-hoc activity that happens on the side. In other words, storytelling is an ad-hoc activity that happens on the side.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

The Internet is awash in a flood of digital storytelling tips. Here are four good ideas to incorporate into your own digital storytelling from two digital storytelling gurus: Michael Hoffman is the Founder and CEO of See3 Communications where he is the leading authority in online video for nonprofits. Look no further!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 28, 2013

" It was this feeling of disempowerment that brought together several concerned citizens, including Darko, to voice their disapproval in a local online forum. After weeks of communication online, they all decided to create a movement and Dosta! was born in 2005. The first big event for Dosta!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A position on an event committee can keep your sponsor happy with their decision to work with you, as they’ll feel they are truly involved and can make their voice heard as you work together to do good in the community. Newspapers, magazines, and blogs focus on storytelling. Host info sessions for potential volunteers.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Also, here's Heather's blog series on The Power of Written Storytelling , which points out many of the ways these kinds of stories are so unforgettable. She has created a community around making fitness fun and also a little bit crazy. And giving them a way to have their voice heard and make a difference is essential.

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M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

Here comes Wally Wood, and he sees himself and his colleagues trying to find new ways to solve the same problems over and over again. Striving to make storytelling work given the constraints of time, space, the boss’s demands, evolving trends, and how dang hard it is to draw horses. This is my home.

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Allegiance Group

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Session topics include alumni relations, marketing and communications, and professional development within nonprofit education organizations. Attend If You’re: A marketing and communications or membership fundraising professional who wants to lean into best practices from the industry’s best!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

I also like to practice my storytelling skills. " I wonder what advice or what you need to communicate so you don't encounter resistance to experimentation. My problem now is that I don't do a lot of processing with a pen or marker/flip chart anymore -- but I was standing up there, so I jotted some notes down on my moleskin.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

We love to bring together communications, marketing, digital strategy, and fundraising all together in a strategic integrated way. And we crafted a whole new brand message and then we started communicating that in a lot of creative ways and pushing the boundaries. And your voice and your unique personality that no one else has.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Marketing & Communications. Marketing & Communications / #2016DML / @dmlconference. Marketing & Communications. Marketing & Communications / #affectconf / @AffectConf. Marketing & Communications. Marketing & Communications / #INBOUND16 / @INBOUND. Marketing & Communications.

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Collecting demographic data like age and wealth indicators are a great way of gauging what platforms your donors will likely be active on and how you should communicate with them. Using visual storytelling can be a powerful tool for galvanizing support via your social media platforms. Stay flexible.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Multi-channel marketing is the practice of communicating and marketing across many channels. By leveraging multiple communication channels—email, mobile, direct mail, websites, social media, paid and earned media, SEO, and more, you expand your reach to engage new donors and supporters. Communication is never one-size-fits-all.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The problem with non-inclusive imagery. While most media photos do not represent people accurately or inclusively, it is a fixable problem. Reclaimphoto.com – “Committed to amplifying the voices of underrepresented photographers and decolonizing the photojournalism industry.” Tips for choosing inclusive photos.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

For any communication platform you choose, remember that messages sent to your entire donor base are less likely to gain traction than messages tailored to different supporter segments. Tell stories One of the best ways to engage supporters is to use effective storytelling strategies. Resolution: People need motivation to give.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

For any communication platform you choose, remember that messages sent to your entire donor base are less likely to gain traction than messages tailored to different supporter segments. Tell stories One of the best ways to engage supporters is to use effective storytelling strategies. Resolution: People need motivation to give.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 28, 2017

In the digital age, anyone can be a storyteller. It’s about the diverse voices that make up our organizations—donors, volunteers, and those we serve. We have to use digital channels to bring people these people in and let them have a voice. – Michael Hoffman , CEO, See3 Communications.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 12, 2023

But it’s up to your nonprofit to craft text messages that grab your constituent’s attention and compel them to solve the problem at hand. Use these essential tips to make an effective text messaging campaign designed to engage your audience and boost revenue: Use storytelling. Include a single call to action. Let’s begin.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Don’t make these storytelling mistakes. Inspiration: The Opportunity House shows us how it’s done with their powerful and compelling video and story from the community. This is also called marketing, but let’s call it what it really is – communication. It happens to the best of us!

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