Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The answer lies in the power of storytelling. Pattern recognition: A storytelling superpower Our brains are wired to recognize patterns. They allow us to see ourselves within the narrative, making the lessons they impart deeply personal and impactful. Show, don’t just tell: Illustrate the impact of your programs.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. But don’t just take it from me – Forbes named storytelling the #1 most important career skill of the future.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Digital communications have become ever more important over the last year and a half, and visual storytelling is a critical part of an effective strategy. Visual images help supporters visualize and understand what the organizations are doing, and how their contributions make a difference. Examples of great visual storytelling.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Focus on educating new donors about unfolding events and exact needs, while demonstrating the impact of contributions already made.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. Harold led an exercise that challenged us to find ways to be more intentional with our storytelling. Here are my top five insights from that discussion.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

One way to differentiate your organization and drive greater giving is through the power of storytelling. Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. Emotional storytelling is more effective in fundraising than facts and figures alone.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

So, you get to work and land on one text-heavy website and another website with a prominent video that describes a nonprofit’s work, mission, and impact. So when it comes to inspiring your donors to support your cause, you might consider creating a nonprofit explainer video for your organization. Craft a compelling storyline.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 18, 2021

They’re stories that can ultimately convince supports to make a gift. Digital Communications Specialist and founder of Digital Charity Lab, Jean O’Brien , teamed up with Abortion Support Network to develop an interactive “choose your own adventure” story. So how are you bringing your donors into your stories?

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

They’re a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but what makes an annual report effective? In fact, you can customize your annual report to only include the information relevant to what your donors and prospective supporters want to know. One of our favorite parts is their “Pushing Impact” section. The Humane Society.

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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. Maps can be used to illustrate the work of a nonprofit, the areas they serve, and the impact of their fundraising efforts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Motivations for their giving include receiving tax deductions and understanding the impact their investment is making. Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. As entrepreneurial expert Gary Vaynerchuk puts it, “Storytelling is by far the most underrated skill in business.” Additionally, Forbes names storytelling “the #1 most important career skill for the future.”

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

From there you can create two versions of your appeal: 1) thanking active donors for their previous contributions and asking for a final end-of-year gift to maximize their support, and 2) reminding lapsed donors about your organization’s important work while also letting them know they still have time to make a donation.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

It was a pivotal time when women began to exert more influence and demonstrate the different ways in which philanthropy could support the needs of all of humankind. Also, don’t underestimate the power of storytelling and communications as a way to influence and amplify one’s work to impact a broader audience.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Showcase your organization’s impact through storytelling, testimonials, and interactive exhibits, allowing attendees to connect emotionally with your cause. This allows you to gauge individual passions and potential areas of support for donor cultivation during your gala.

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M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

Learn the Context To build a relationship with a lawmaker’s office, go in ready to demonstrate that you’ve done your homework by making a customized case for why and how their boss would benefit from supporting your issue. Dig into their record on your issue, and don’t stop at how they vote and what bills they support.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. They are impacted by your staff’s proficiency as well. Even if the law in your state does not require employers to reimburse these items, providing that support demonstrates concern for individual well-being and expectations for peak performance.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

To run a successful nonprofit organization, you need to convince people to support you and help you raise funds to further your cause. These tasks require providing a compelling fundraising case for support and using it as the basis of your marketing and promotional efforts. Where Should You Use Nonprofit Storytelling?

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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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Candid

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Over the last five years, Candid has re-imagined our annual report approach to be more efficient and result in a more useful product that goes beyond compliance to support donor stewardship and brand awareness. The last hill: storytelling There was one final thing dragging out the annual report timeline: content development.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Millennials and GenX, in particular, are deliberately seeking to work in organizations that support their professional growth. These 2021 statistics from ClearCompany demonstrate the value of offering meaningful opportunities for learning. Written, verbal, interpersonal, storytelling, and presentation?

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

Stories are a great connector by helping demonstrate someone’s circumstances and point of view. Introduce the struggle, describe it, and then demonstrate how the character overcame the problem — most likely with the help of your organization and supporters. To give you an idea, some examples of obstacles are: . Overcoming.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos. Is more likely to support organizations that have strong brands and social media accounts. Is more likely to support organizations that have strong brands and social media accounts.

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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. With product fundraising, you can easily incorporate your mission and show donors the cause they’re supporting with their contributions. Let’s get started! Branded merchandise.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Essential Elements of an Introduction Letter Express Gratitude for Past Support: Begin your letter by acknowledging and thanking donors for their previous contributions. Demonstrating appreciation shows that you value their partnership with the organization. Related Posts: Is Your Nonprofit Storytelling Missing This Key Ingredient?

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Imagine this: a new site visitor passionate about your cause is looking for an organization to support and lands on your website. To avoid this issue from happening, you need a strong web design that immediately demonstrates that your organization is credible and deserving of donor support. As a result, they click off.

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

Donation matching is a powerful way to inspire your supporters to give. Since today’s consumers are demanding more social responsibility and impact from the companies they support, brands also often already have giving programs established for cross-collaboration, so you won’t necessarily be pitching them a new idea.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Do you have supporters who show up to every event? . These people are demonstrating that they believe in your mission and programming through their consistent support and loyalty to your organization. . Use storytelling to encourage donors to give. . “I So how do you keep track of them?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Together with partners like Salesforce, over the past 16 years (RED) has raised over $700 million dollars for global health, and (RED)-funded grants have impacted over 245 million people. How Can Brands Leverage Storytelling To Tap Into the Cultural Zeitgeist and Shift Public Perception? And storytelling is at the very heart of that.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Leverage Multiple Marketing Channels If you want to attract the attention of as many supporters as possible, develop a multichannel marketing strategy. Text: Encourage supporters to opt in for text updates to stay informed about your nonprofit’s activities. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization.

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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. Drew’s team made an argument of the centrality of technology, forcing folks to bust the myth that technology is a support service or a component of overhead. 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. Drew’s team made an argument of the centrality of technology, forcing folks to bust the myth that technology is a support service or a component of overhead. That’s just plain smart.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Many grant applications will ask similar questions, such as what programs or materials you need funding for and why, how your nonprofit makes an impact in the community, and how you’ll measure success if selected for the award. Letters of support. Include any supporting information after that direct initial response.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Additionally, they may have reached a point in their lives where they are reflecting on their legacy and the impact they want to leave behind. Reach out to them individually, listen to their stories, and express genuine appreciation for their support over the years. Older donors often appreciate storytelling and nostalgia.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2012

They work in partnership with DoSomething’s program staff to collect, analyze, and make sense of data to improve impact of DoSomething’s programs. Data Scientist” is a newly defined job that requires being part data geek, analyst, communicator, visualizer, storyteller, and interpreter. .” That says volumes.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause. Start by thinking about the values and themes people associate with the holiday, then find connections between those values and the cause your campaign supports. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause. Create holiday-themed marketing materials.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

A good receipt is tailored to your constituents and can encourage one-time donors to become ongoing supporters. Create impact statements. Include stories and images that show the real-world impact of your organization and your donor’s gift, specifically. Need help writing those all-important impact statements?

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