Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 5, 2012

The webinar explores click-by-click the Pinterest tool set, highlights what kind of content works best on Pinterest Boards, and features numerous tips and tricks that can help your nonprofit become a better pinner. Related Link: Summer Webinar Special for Nonprofits.

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Care2

MARCH 6, 2014

Did Getty Images, the world''s largest photo service just make its photos free to use? Getty Images says you can use images for free by embedding them on your website or blog as long it''s for non-commercial purposes. This could be especially embarrassing if your competitor uses the same image as you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2013

This webinar begins with a brief demonstration on how to get your nonprofit started on Pinterest and then explores click-by-click the Pinterest tool set, highlights what kind of content works best on Pinterest Boards, and features numerous tips and tricks that can help your nonprofit become a better pinner.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. If your nonprofit has a Twitterer on staff, then set them free to tweet. 3) Tweet content that inspires engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

This webinar begins with a brief demonstration on how to get your nonprofit started on Pinterest and then explores click-by-click the Pinterest tool set, highlights what kind of content works best on Pinterest Boards, and features numerous tips and tricks that can help your nonprofit become a better pinner.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

There are more places than ever to get free images that are entirely OK for you to use for your communications. Here are 10 sources for images you can freely use on your website or other communications channels. Where to Find Free Images. Google Advanced Image Search lets you filter your search by usage rights.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

We hope you like our content, and we want you to use it! Content created by TechSoup is available to reuse by any nonprofit or library (for free!), This means you can take our content, post it on your website, or use it in your trainings or newsletters, and you don't even need to ask us for permission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The first thing that you’ll need to do is start creating content that will attract your target audience. Once you know what platforms you’re using, do more research to find what kind of content tends to be the most popular. Many social media platforms get inundated with content regularly. 3) Learn how to use hashtags.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 13, 2024

As the founder and CEO of HistoryIT , she works with organizations to photograph and catalog the objects, documents, and images that accumulate over time and turn them into a collection that your team can search through and use. How To Use Your Digital Content Every piece of an archive is an untapped opportunity to engage your audience.

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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.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone.

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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. Add images to every touchpoint. Content with a visual element receives up to 94% more views.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

You’ll want to offer information-rich content to your members to streamline your annual report communication process. With member – centric templates , you’ll be able to pull data straight from your AMS into any content. Download our free whitepaper to learn more tips to level up your next annual report!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

But what are the rules and where can you get good public domain or Creative Commons images to spice up your website? With the rise of visual social media (like Pinterest and Instagram), a clear trend in digital communications is more images and fewer words — even if you are communicating through your website or an email newsletter.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2015

Oh stock images. Here are a few key considerations to help you choose fantastic images for your site. Are You Treating Your Images as Content? Good, this is important: Photos and other images should never be used just as decoration. Is the Image Relevant? Will Your Audience Relate to the Image?

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. By targeting specific audiences, you can also tailor the type on content you’re posting to increase the likelihood of viewers turning into donors.

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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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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By acknowledging my role as a monthly donor, the email made me feel like an integral part of a larger community – a group of like-minded individuals dedicated to preserving the essence of free knowledge. Click the image below to download this What’s in My Inbox example.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

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. Learn More About Digital Storytelling. Image: Ginny Mies. Heroic Stories Capture Nonprofit Audiences.

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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. 4) Use quotes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Based upon the knowledge and experience that the nonprofit sector has gained over the last 20 years of using websites and email for storytelling and fundraising, the webinar content below was presented August 23, 2016 to 1,662 nonprofit staff. your NGO must mobile-optimize your content. Prioritize image and video content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2016

Based upon the knowledge and experience that the nonprofit sector has gained over the last 20 years of using websites and email for storytelling and fundraising, the webinar content below was presented August 23, 2016 to 1,662 nonprofit staff. your NGO must mobile-optimize your content. Prioritize image and video content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Donors and supporters are increasing overwhelmed by text-heavy storytelling – especially on mobile devices. Free photo editing tools like PicMonkey and Photo Gallery enable your NGO to easily re-size and crop photos. 1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

2 Increased Efficiency in business writing AI prompts can automate many routine tasks and interactions, freeing up staff time and resources. 5 Creative Content beyond text Generative AI tools are becoming very powerful storytelling aids. Whether it is images, audio, or videos, generative AI tools are able to 10x the production.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Qgiv: [Free Ebook] 2020 #GivingTuesday Ultimate Guide. Qgiv put together a free ebook packed full of helpful resources. As you prepare your marketing plan, you’ll need a variety of assets like graphics, images, banners, and messaging. Make your emails are unique and effective with these email storytelling tips.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Forum One has partnered with NRDC to develop its website as well as additional digital assets, such as an immersive storytelling experience to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2020 and an offshore drilling position tracking tool to help constituents easily find their legislators’ positions on offshore drilling.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Naples, Florida: #Storymakers 2017: Creating Images and Video with Adobe Spark. Storytelling and Content Strategy Best Practices.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2015

Every month, our meetup leaders host free in-person events in 60 cities. Not content to simply focus on "shiny tech," we'll explore what the true potential for social change is in each case, where community organizing work can be made more effective, and where it will have to push technology forward.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Use Images to Visualize and Explain. Images make content 55 percent more memorable than words (or so says the author of this presentation ). Well-utilized images can enhance and reinforce your messages like they do in this example. Importantly, do not use images just to decorate. Image 1 : Damon Nofar.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

especially since social networks are naturally optimized for visual storytelling. What kind of content do they respond to? Create a content schedule (weekly or monthly) to post consistently on the social media platform. Think of content that will get your audience to engage with your organization online! Image Source: St.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2013

Some nonprofits make use of their in-house designers to create beautiful and eye-catching infographics. One example is Best Friends Animal Society as profile by John Haydon on his blog in “ Nonprofit Storytelling with Infographics ” which offers some simple tips for getting the most out of your infographic.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2021

Before identifying which menu approach is appropriate, make sure your team is aligned on overall goals, audiences, and content needs. Content: What content (e.g., articles, interactive media, storytelling elements) do you have? It may be easier to organize content into a few high-level buckets. A dropdown menu.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

To get diverse perspectives from TechSoup Global staff about user-generated content, we asked Marc Manashil, Community Evangelist for NetSquared, to share how challenges like Restart Romania enable users to get engaged at all levels. What do you think about challenges as a way to promote user-generated content? Photo: billybicket.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Through a combination of fundraising efforts, community engagement, and storytelling, Giving Days aim to create a surge of donations and raise awareness about the vital work your nonprofit organization is doing. You can leverage social media platforms by sharing engaging content, impact stories and calls to action.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2017

TechSoup now has a surprising array of mostly free, self-paced online courses. Storymakers: Become a Digital Storyteller Today. TechSoup hosts free hour-long webinars each week for nonprofits and libraries. Finding and Using Images for Your Nonprofit. Free In-Person Technology Training Events. Image: TechSoup.

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See3

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Use your computer’s screenshot feature to capture an image from your video that is emotionally compelling, and upload it in your video settings. PETA does a good job of video description storytelling in their video “Circuses in 60 Seconds Flat.”. It’s new content and your biggest fans would love to see it.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2011

She listed three types of content that editors find valuable: Content that includes what Fine referred to as a "come to Jesus moment": this type of content explains to people who aren't familiar with your cause why that cause is important, possibly through a moving anecdote.

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