EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

For example, let’s say you send two emails on GivingTuesday and one raises twice as much as the other. You can also ask for seed funding—make sure you’re not starting at 0% to your goal at midnight on November 29. What have you raised in the past and what is a realistic goal? That is a big difference!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Governments were slowly waking up to the emergency, creating organizations like the Global Fund, one of the largest global health partnerships on the planet, but companies were still fast asleep. In 2006, (RED) was launched by Bono and Bobby Shriver to drive private sector funding to the AIDS fight and generate much-needed awareness.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While it’s important to keep fundraising fresh and exciting for your supporters, it’s also crucial to remind them what you’re actually raising money for. Adding a product fundraising page to your website gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your mission and the initiatives raised funds will go toward.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

He sought out support from the Bunbury Fund at the Princeton Area Community Foundation knowing that capacity-building was their jam. He asked for and received professional development funds for an executive coach. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not? He did what donors love. That’s just plain smart.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

He sought out support from the Bunbury Fund at the Princeton Area Community Foundation knowing that capacity-building was their jam. He asked for and received funds for an executive coach. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not? Coaches are advocates and at their best, compassionate truth-tellers.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In this article I’m going to show you my approach to narrative and storytelling in email that has helped me raise just shy of $1m in a year for one of my clients. And the demand this fall has become even greater because we have begun funding private autism assessments. The First 120 to 150 Words of a Fundraising Email.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

In 2020, nonprofits raised around 20% of their income from grants. Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. As you develop language for different funding priorities, organize it into folders by topic to make it easy to pull for additional grant applications.

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

Given their wide audience reach, influencers may be able to use crowdfunding to establish your matching fund. This means that rather than them personally providing the matching funds, they ask their audience to chip in what they can. Once that amount is raised, you can use it to match donations to your campaign.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

For decades, LLS has harnessed people power to raise funds for cancer research and treatment through Light the Night , Team in Training , Visionaries of the Year , and other unique in-person events—historically raising 67% of all individual contributions made to LLS. Question Everything.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

Between the pandemic and workforce shortages, you are also possibly navigating reduced income, unable to resume all of your normal events and programming, and struggling to compete for funding. The past two years have been rough for everyone. It’s said that adversity drives innovation, but for many, that well is starting to dry up too soon.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. As you create marketing content, use storytelling strategies. But what makes these fundraisers so successful?

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re filming a video, writing an email, or posting on social media, use the following storytelling techniques to connect with your audience on a deeper level: Introduce a main character. Use data, visuals, and concrete examples to demonstrate the positive changes your organization has made. Show impact and results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2013

If you are wondering about the different between these two platforms, here’s a good comparison from TechCrunch , but either platform your nonprofit needs to share compelling videos, that use good storytelling , and support your goals. Guest Post Storytelling Video' Charity Water. Watch Video: [link]. Diabetes UK. Unicef USA.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Crowdfunding is a fundraising strategy in which a nonprofit raises many small donations from a variety of people. On social media, storytelling is a powerful tool that can draw in people who have stumbled across your platform. Once their interest is piqued, you only have one opportunity to demonstrate why they should donate.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Relevant: Connect your fundraising goal to your purpose by explicitly stating how the funds will be used and the impact it will make, helping donors understand the importance of their contributions. While the goal of fundraising is in the name—to raise funds—it’s also about increasing your reach and support for the next campaign.

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Classy

JULY 9, 2021

Quiet phase: includes securing major donors to raise 50 to 70% of your fundraising goal. Hospitals and universities often use capital campaigns to fund big projects like land acquisition, equipment purchase, or construction projects, but other nonprofit sectors can also benefit from their major gift focus. Focus on Donor Stewardship.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

In your email, you can even include information about what specific donation amounts will fund, like the example below: For instance, include information about the new project that your organization is attempting to complete, but add that you still need “$X” amount to bring it to fruition. Keep it personal. Additional Resources.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Nonprofits and cause driven organizations just like yours are now marketing on Tiktok to help raise awareness and support for their missions! Like any other marketing tool or social media platform, TikTok’s value is in its storytelling ability. unitedway The app you are on right now is helping fund this work!

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

especially since social networks are naturally optimized for visual storytelling. Nonprofits can use socials to demonstrate their impact and engage their communities with this approach. . Do you want to receive more donations this year, raise specific social awareness, or plan to recruit more volunteers? .

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2023

But in many cases, fundraising event success doesn’t depend solely on the amount of money you raise. Share concrete examples of ways you could use the funds raised during your live auction so supporters know how their contributions will make a difference. Information about your nonprofit’s mission. An event agenda.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

In previous years, we called it our Digital Storytelling Challenge. We thought we’d ask some past winners to tell us about how they’ve been using their videos and how important storytelling is to their organization. The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge received many many entries from 12 different countries.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

To mark its anniversary, NRDC launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories and moments from the last 50 years. Zero to Three advances policy solutions designed to support and strengthen families, raise awareness and promote action on behalf of babies and toddlers. I’m Determined. The ALS Association.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The following information and guidance are intended to inspire you to take a new look at your employee giving program or employee crisis fund through a fresh lens. Information Sharing and Storytelling. You can show your value by demonstrating the relationship you have to engagement, recruitment, and retention. Human Resources.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

We’re going to demonstrate what this could look like by piloting Bookshare International at scale in India. Not only does it raise risk capital for Benetech, but we also actually want the advice! The Treaty was signed on the spot by over 50 countries. We’re also expanding our efforts to help more people in the U.S.,

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your community, protect the environment, or provide a lifeline to those in need, your storytelling ability can mean the difference between a thriving and well-funded program and one that falls flat. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 8, 2024

By tapping into the power of storytelling, you can connect with your audience emotionally, thereby motivating action and support. We’ll provide five tips on how you can utilize storytelling to level up your nonprofit’s marketing materials and make a lasting impression. Let’s jump in. Social media.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Set Your GivingTuesday Goal Not every nonprofit will be using GivingTuesday to raise more funds. It’s also a great opportunity to find new donors, recruit volunteers, and raise awareness about your cause. Show Impact Clearly demonstrate where your nonprofit falls in the telling of the story.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” And the better you get at the whole suite of donor engagement, the more money you’re going to raise. That over time as they demonstrate their responsibility, and credibility, and kindness, you trust them more and more. .

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 5, 2023

The Farmer’s Dog clearly understands the power of storytelling and emotion in marketing, and they leveraged those tools to great effect in their Superbowl spot. Discover how to create the storytelling systems that build lasting relationships for your nonprofit organization. The emotional resonance of the ad was no accident.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2020

Closures and social distancing measures have wiped out organizations that didn’t have a rainy day fund. In March we launched a dedicated Boys and Girls Clubs COVID-19 relief fund. That effort was concentrated around raising funds and awareness for the work that our national organization and local clubs are leading.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

While incorporating insights provided in our webinar with Maria Bryan, we’ll demystify the content planning process, discuss trauma-informed storytelling, unpack resources , and help you create content that converts. The Importance of Storytelling It’s no secret that a great story can generate movers and shakers.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

As Amy Lovell and Keralee Clay from the Amarillo Area Foundation shared with us in their session, “Building Community with Your #GivingTuesday Campaign”, after raising $172,000 from 55 nonprofits in 2017, they raised the bar way up for 2018 with a goal of $500,000. But what would they do to achieve this 291% increase? The end result?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Despite spending a lot of time and energy to pull it all together, on a good day, this would be the best we could do: However, as the bar began to be raised and we were increasingly asked “So what?” Geographical location. What has been achieved for those dollars?” What is different for those people that our grants support?”

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

Did you know nonprofits raise 26 percent of their annual revenue in December? Know Your Audience Storytelling for Impact Leverage Social Media Harnessing the Power of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Optimizing Your Website and Donation Forms Participate in GivingTuesday Don’t Leave Out Your Board! Consider that your first giving season tip.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It demonstrates the need to your donors. In their annual Peanut Butter Drive, North Texas Food Bank had a goal to raise over 220,000 pounds of peanut butter. By including the amount of peanut butter funded through monetary donations, donors can see just how their dollars are being used. Financial: How much do you want to raise?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Peer-to-Peer Events Arts & Culture Events Community Events Educational Events Events for Grown-Ups Events for Kids & Families Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Events Peer-to-peer events raise funds and generate buzz by having your supporters and participants get their networks involved in your event.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If your nonprofit is stuck in rut or relying on a few big dollar donors or granting institutions for a majority of your funding, a grassroots fundraising or advocacy campaign might be just the answer you’re looking for. Donors have already demonstrated their interest in your cause when they made a donation. That shouldn’t be a concern!

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