The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I continue to evolve my thinking about how to tell non-profit stories. This is natural in any line of work, but in non-profit storytelling I find that it mostly impacts my process for writing and telling stories. I also read a lot of non-profit stories that are simply just the facts told chronologically.

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Roundtree

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Include at least one picture and one key stat with each program. . Impact Stories (2 pages). You need a representative impact story. Include a picture of the person if possible and describe how their life is better as a result of the work you are doing. Use this section to highlight what you do and where you do it.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We all know versions of this story. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. But a lot of content was created and shared, and I’m still not sure how it all happened because I was busy changing diapers and trying to make it to Zoom meetings. The daily needs outweigh the big picture. Where We Are Now.

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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. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2022

It’s also helpful to include pie charts, bar graphs, or other visuals that help readers see the big picture and understand financial trends. Putting one together from scratch can be overwhelming, so the pro fundraisers at Network for Good have created a quick and easy template to help you tell your organization’s story.

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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. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Your leadership must create an ethical foundation that starts at the top. Ideally, monthly financial reports should include a memo and data visualization that helps convey the nonprofit’s financial story in ways that enable nonfinancial readers to quickly understand complex information. It involves management and the board, as well.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

After watching a few short, low budget videos, it became clear just how effective (and inexpensive) film could be when it comes to spreading your nonprofit''s story and mission. When is the due date and how long will it take to create? Where will it be played (on a big screen, online, website)? It is different for different mediums.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

When you’re talking to potential donors in developed countries, it’s hard to bring some of the causes to life — to create that emotional reaction that will entice someone to donate. Creating your own VR or AR experience might not be easy and will require some programming and photography skills.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2021

Fundraisers were asked to create a fundraising page, then have friends and family donate in honor of them hiking trails in the park. Many fundraisers took pictures and shared updates as they went so that their supporters could see the beautiful desert they were helping to preserve.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While advocating for survivors in San Francisco, I witnessed first-hand how critical stories are in tapping into people’s empathy. However, it wasn’t until my career took a turn into strategic communications and marketing that I learned just how integral a winning story is to the success of an advocacy campaign. .

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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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. As the old saying states, “Those who tell the stories rule the world.” ” Why are stories so effective? You already have your greatest asset: your story.

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NetWits

JULY 16, 2012

One of the first things a new visitor will do on your Facebook page is check out your profile – even if it’s only a quick glance at the small box located right under your profile picture. Tell your story (Keep it short, but get the main points accross). Tell Your Story by Filling in Your History and Milestones . Add milestones.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2021

When creating a strategic communications plan, it is important to identify your goals for each particular communications effort. This will help you determine what content to create to attract more of your desired audience while also examining how to create more of what people are drawn to and interacting with already. .

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Create a casual atmosphere that makes it easy for people to feel comfortable discussing what they don’t know and asking about what they don’t understand. Only include information that is needed to see the big picture. Tell your financial story. Don’t try to cover everything in one meeting. Eliminating unnecessary details.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As the global pandemic continues to limit the ability to hold in-person fundraising events , nonprofits are forced to create new and “virtual” giving opportunities. In the process, we have heard many stories about their experience. A quick and simple video from your organization’s leader is a personal touch that tells your story.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Create repeat donors. When you highlight an individual donor, consider telling a story about why they chose to give. In each post, include relevant photos, images, or graphs, to further elevate the donor story. Create a dedicated page or channel to shout out donors and thank them for contributing to your ongoing campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

It creates a personal, meaningful introduction of your cause and nonprofit to new donors. Think of each participant as a mini-influencer, out there telling the story of your cause and galvanizing their followers to donate and participate. A push-up, plank, yoga, pilates, or CrossFit (you get the picture) challenge.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Create a Powerful Opening: Hook your reader from the very beginning. Draw inspiration from impactful introductions like the one crafted by Jules Brown for an acquisition piece for Women’s Aid: “Could you picture, for a moment, a woman on the brink of making the hardest decision of her life? Happy fundraising!

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2024

In addition to official data sources, our data science team pulls live data from news, websites, and social media to create both a more comprehensive and current picture of the sector. Starting with the raw 990s, they go through 20 steps to clean, process, and categorize the data to make it far more usable and meaningful.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Many participants were interested in using facebook as a communication platform for local campaigning and I created a session all about it. A blog can provide the space for sharing news, announcements, stories, and other information and let you reshare and distribute it all over the web. Create Community Dialogue.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. The Power of Nonprofit Storytelling In a world inundated with information, your nonprofit’s story is what sets you apart. Know Your Audience Before penning down your story, it’s imperative to understand your audience.

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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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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Understanding it and employing it is essential to creating responsible fundraising messaging. It paints a complete picture of the people you serve and the opportunities they can capitalize on with some help from within their community. The challenges of strength-based messaging Finding the balance in your story.

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NetWits

MAY 8, 2012

I have to admit when the whole Pinterest thing started, I thought to myself, “Oh great, now the internet is making me feel guilty about not putting my kids pictures in cute little scrapbooks.”. Once you’ve read these make sure to check out the full story on Opportunity International. Events are always great picture opportunities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Even worse, the first documented case of sexual harassment occurred in Horizon Worlds – the VR social platform created by Facebook now in Beta. All that said, in addition to understanding the big picture of the metaverse, there are other important concepts that nonprofit professionals need to understand. Cryptocurrency.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

The more familiarity you can create for your organization, the more likely people are to want to get behind it. One of the ways you can increase familiarity and brand recognition for your cause is to create and distribute merchandise. If your organization is environmentally focused , consider creating reusable cups or straws.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Engaging them to take concrete actions like signing petitions or spreading the word can create ripples of change. Personal stories and heartfelt messages can do what numbers alone cannot – they can touch hearts and change minds. Let’s give your supporters the microphone and let their stories roar.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 8, 2010

A while back, we looked how your non-profit can use visualization tools to help tell the human story behind your data and statistics, along with some free tools and inspiring examples to make your own infographic.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Easily create a year in review summar y , donation letters, thank you messages, and more to help staff streamline your annual reporting process. TECH TIP: When you adopt Nimble AMS, you score the exclusive tool, Nimble Create , to supercharge your next annual report. Ask if any will submit a story or picture to showcase their success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Using them, you can build email campaigns, create social media posts, repurpose content, summarize text, and even generate images. How to Use ChatGPT to Create Copy & Content The prompt you give ChatGPT (or any AI chatbot) is key. Prompt: “Please create a content calendar for Instagram for Purrfect Pets cat rescue.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You’ll want to tell a compelling story that breathes life into your cause and paints a vivid picture of the powerful difference every donation makes. This isn’t just about beautiful words—pictures and videos are your allies, bringing the world closer to your cause and adding a human touch to cold stats.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

We use Salesforce tools to create a digital environment which engages at-risk youth, and has proven to be highly impactful in changing negative trajectories and positively impacting wellbeing. Numbers Only Tell Half a Story. Numbers are easy to count, but what about the stories of the individuals we engage with?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Follow these three steps to create a call to action button guaranteed to inspire your constituents. Make It Urgent A huge part of your call to action is simply creating a sense of urgency about your cause. Use strong language to make your website visitors feel like waiting isn’t an option—they need to act now.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 7, 2012

Join us for a four-day series in which we’ll review creating a solid strategy, organizing and designing for your audience, and creating a strong visual framework. Your website is more than just a pretty picture. August 28: Creating an Online Strategy. August 30: Testing Your Visual Story. Eastern time.

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