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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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. It is often much more effective to use as few words as possible and let images tell the stories for us. Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising.

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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. Use this space!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to. Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

In September, the San Francisco Online Community Meetup welcomed Cara Jones , founder of Storytellers for Good , and JD Lasica , chief strategist at Socialbrite. Jones and Lasica spoke on the topic of using storytelling for community building. Principles of Storytelling. Image: SusanChavez. Keep It Simple.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

—– I’m really excited by tools that enable digital or transmedia storytelling. I think there’s huge potential for organizations to use multiple mediums, content, and locations to help document and advocate for the change they want in their communities and around the world. Do you have a hyperlocal online network/space?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. Yes, it’s 2018 and we are still talking about the power and benefits of storytelling. 15 Minute Storytelling Workouts. 30 Minute Storytelling Workouts. 60 Minute Storytelling Workouts.

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

My friends at TechSoup asked me to pass along info about their upcoming digital storytelling event. We will help you learn how to maximize the impact of your organization's message with online audio, video, and images. What do we mean by Digital Storytelling? 10/1: Digital Storytelling Challenge kickoff webinar.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Below are six tips for nonprofits that want to use digital storytelling to engage donors and boost giving.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Modern technology provides us all with new opportunities for storytelling, including new ways to approach the ever-important visual element. That is the topic of the most recent episode of The sgENGAGE Podcast: Visual Storytelling: A Picture is Worth 60,000 Words. Wrap our heads around the idea of visual storytelling.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. Foundation, we trust those who are closest to the issues affecting their communities. Prioritizing women- and people of color-led grassroots organizations At the Ms.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

The massive generosity movement is largely driven by an active online community. Nonprofits are able to grow their audience by tapping into GivingTuesday’s large, global social media community. Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

Stories are the currency of community. 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. first installment of our 2013 TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge webinar series, Creating a Culture of Storytelling. organization.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 1, 2014

Community engagement, measurement of voice, and referral traffic are just a few of the ways your nonprofit can measure its performance on social media. Image courtesy of MediaBistro. General Mobile Tech nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech social media storytelling supporters technology'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Julia Campbell is social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. If your nonprofits isn’t already using Pinterest to grow your online community and boost engagement, there are 3 reasons why you should give it another look. By Julia Campbell .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Creating tweetable images, which members can tweet with the click of a button, can be a great way to get more people to share your content. 5) Build an engaged community on social media. The most important part of social media is being able to build a strong community. 6) Use video and live streaming for storytelling.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 17, 2022

At Salesforce.org, we know that the stories that matter most are the stories from our community. To achieve this, we’re expanding our storytelling focus to spotlight more stories of our community, and to share the work of our constituents all over the world in compelling ways. The Evolution of the Salesforce.org Brand.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The word “gala” conjures images of glittering ballrooms, elegant attendees, and a night dedicated to supporting a worthy cause. Beyond just raising money, galas offer incredible opportunities to enhance community engagement, cultivate new donors, and celebrate your organization’s impact. Focus on storytelling.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Traditional fundraising events – those high-energy galas, intimate dinners, sponsored runs, and community fairs – have long been the cornerstone of nonprofit fundraising. Online fundraising also allows for real-time engagement with supporters, providing immediate feedback and fostering a sense of community among donors.

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TechImpact

JULY 28, 2014

Image courtesy of Home Business Rotator. We understand it shows how involved and dedicated we are to the the communities we’re serving. Make sure your avatar and bio information is up to date and start actively following as people in your community. Visual storytelling. The answer is an emphatic yes. You have to ask.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Keep in mind good storytelling techniques. A Twitter account can serve as effective PR for your nonprofit as well as help you connect on a conversational, human level with others in the community. As such, when using Instagram, it is important that you post selectively high-quality images. Show Your Impact on: Instagram.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

From traditional fundraising methods like membership drives and community events to embracing crowdfunding or corporate partnerships , your plan should include a variety of revenue sources that go beyond simply collecting membership dues. Webinar Next-Level Storytelling Tactics for Nonprofits Learn More 5. Which CRM is right for me?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 19, 2011

I love how simple it is to use I love how good it makes my photos look I love how easy it is to share images across networks (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Flickr) I love "reading" my feed of stories told through images each day The Instagram community has grown quickly. I did and I *love* it.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Or if face-to-face is more your style, join your local NetSquared group — NetSquared groups are holding digital storytelling events all month. London, United Kingdom: Digital Storytelling. Guatemala City, Guatemala: Taller de Digital StoryTelling en Guatemala. London, United Kingdom: Digital Storytelling.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Here are simple ways to use storytelling that will stick with your constituents and prompt them to support your cause. Even though we’re not all gifted storytellers, artificial intelligence can make us look like we are. Use the AI tools in your fundraising platform to tell a more compelling story in your donor communications.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

With less than a month to go before this year's #GivingTuesday on December 2, it's time to start nailing down your communications for your fundraising campaign. GivingTuesday is an excellent opportunity to use storytelling to draw in new and existing donors and supporters of your cause, on December 2 and beyond. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2016

And data storytelling is at the forefront of such initiatives. At first thought, data and storytelling sound like an odd mix. "Data" sounds dry, while storytelling weaves narratives aimed at appealing to people's emotions. Community Contributions and Collaborations. Creating a Searchable Database.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The theme of this year's conference is "Making Meaning Matter" with panels and discussions on community building and digital media. The panel "The New Connectivity: Storytelling for the Digital Age" focused on best practices for nonprofits and other social good organizations to spread their message over social media.

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Classy

JUNE 16, 2021

They do so while also highlighting some figures on what different donation amounts allow the nonprofit to do, such as “$50 helps fill 39 hungry stomachs in your community.”. Thoughts on setting a specific fundraising goal to help the fundraiser’s community rally around an attainable target. Storytelling Examples.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Storytelling is important in the social good community. Visual images help donors visualize and understand what the organizations they support are doing, and how their contributions make a difference. Today’s guest joined the podcast to talk about how organizations can better incorporate visual elements into their storytelling.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

You've got your appeal solidified, communications materials drafted, and partners on board. But does your community know your plan? You may think that because #GivingTuesday is a 24-hour challenge, you don't need to give your community advanced notice. Include Your Community in Your Campaign. spanhidden.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

Their work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, CNN and AdWeek and Doug is a guest lecturer at Stanford University on the power of storytelling for nonprofit organizations. Your goal is to make storytelling decisions for your video that will elicit arousing, high-dominance emotions with an element of surprise in the viewer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2014

When reviewing the hundreds of tweets using the #CMF2014 hashtag , one obvious theme emerged – tweets with images are retweeted significantly more often than text-only tweets. So, for your nonprofit’s next conference , prioritize using images. 53 Retweets, 34 Favorites. 25 Retweets, 15 Favorites. 24 Retweets, 28 Favorites.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Victoria, Canada: The Art of Transmedia Storytelling: Creating Story Worlds Across Platforms. Wellington, New Zealand: Engage Your Community unConference. Check out the blog to keep on top of the gossip from our community. Image: Chrispine Ochieng Okumu. Don’t be shy - come join us! Upcoming Events. See you soon!

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. Image courtesy of No Kid Hungry. Image from TrickleUp’s Facebook. I firmly believe in the latter.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media for nonprofits is one of the best ways for organizations to reach out, engage with the community, and promote the work they do. SMART goals are the foundation of your social media strategy and should be tied to building brand awareness, increasing engagement with your community, or raising more funds. Engagement.

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