Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. Here’s why storytelling is so vital: 1) Creating an Emotional Connection: Stories have the power to evoke emotions and connect with audiences on a personal level.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Stories -- Share stories that highlight unusual contributions and provide your personal response to them. Make clear where the credit belongs. Micro Sessions -- Create two-way communication sessions. Visits -- Schedule visits to teams and work areas.

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DipJar

APRIL 14, 2022

The story of that day, the movement it spawned, and its lasting impact are told at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. These tours have formed the backbone of the Center’s offerings, attracting more than 70,000 persons per year. DipJar demonstrated its value in fundraising, but another application also came to mind.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

Story arcs play an important role in non-profit narrative development. We often place a lot of emphasis on individual stories and use those individual stories in fundraising and communications. Why Non-Profits Need to Think in Story Arcs. Over time, a season in the case of a TV show, a story arc reveals itself.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Ultimately, what matters is that in advocacy, no one is an island—advocates derive strength and power from numbers, and a petition is one of the quickest and easiest ways to demonstrate the collective will of your supporters. Visual and auditory elements make a story stronger by engaging the senses. Lobby days (in-person or virtual!)

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

— Personalized communication and engagement strategies are critical to helping mid-level donors see the value and potential impact of increasing their donations to your nonprofit organization. But have no fear — personalized approaches don’t always require more time or resources from busy fundraisers. These four are key: 1.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. It should be robust enough to attract users and demonstrate the product’s value.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Instagram offers two account types — business and personal profiles. When creating an account for your nonprofit, you should choose a business profile over a personal one. These posts provide both an emotional connection for the audience and a material demonstration of the impact the nonprofit’s work is having.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Online channels (email, social media, website, donation forms, and texting) encourage real-time interactions, personalized messaging, and taps into tech-savvy younger donors. One-time and non-donors might receive compelling stories and testimonials that inspire them to get involved.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Pathfinder International’s annual report combines thoughtful web design, powerful graphics, individual stories, and gorgeous portraits to vividly showcase their beneficiaries. For instance, the WNET group’s “Year In Review” series uses viewer interaction to create a dynamic story beyond attractive web design. Pathfinder International.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible. Want to encourage another person to tackle something difficult.

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CauseVox

MAY 4, 2021

To celebrate our 50th year of service to the Minnesota autism community we invited our community to join us for a livestream event full of cooking demonstrations, personal stories, and drawings. It was so intuitive and easy for every person, from my events team to the end donors. Personal Outreach And Finding Fundraisers.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

These demonstrations of appreciation highlight the importance of each donor in supporting your fundraising efforts. Your donors like to be thanked for their financial gifts—ensure your association demonstrates your appreciation to drive non-dues revenue. . Create repeat donors. Thanking repeat donors also helps to boost future gifts.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Impact numbers are a great way to demonstrate the positive changes your organization has provided. That’s why we recommend contextualizing your impact numbers with a powerful story. Get Up Close and Personal Encourage your grantees to share personal stories directly from the beneficiaries of their programs.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Stories help personalize your mission and show real impact with real people. Select stories of transformation to include in these emails to show how your organization is making a real difference in the lives of those you serve. . Tip: You can use “old” stories for this series because they are new to your new supporter!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. Platform builder.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

From a very young age, it is through stories that we learn about ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live. Digital storytelling enables nonprofits to tell their stories across multiple media, potentially in multiple languages, and to reach unknown readers and viewers through the power of tagging and amplification.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Segmenting new donors based on demographics, interests and preferred channels can enable more personalized outreach. Focus on educating new donors about unfolding events and exact needs, while demonstrating the impact of contributions already made. Personalize the email with the donor’s name, donation amount, and cause supported.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The power of stories Why stories? Stories have a unique capability to connect deeply with people. In a world bombarded with information, a well-told story cuts through the noise and resonates with the heart. Stories, in their essence, are patterns that help us navigate the complexity of the world.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The book is a quintessential American dream story from a Mexican entrepreneur who shares the tale of building a multi-million-dollar business from scratch, complete with both success and failure, and always a vision of hope. market and grew his company to a multimillion-dollar success story that defined an industry.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

The fundraising pendulum is swinging back to “in person,” but that doesn’t mean you should ease up your online efforts, particularly peer-to-peer fundraising. It creates a personal, meaningful introduction of your cause and nonprofit to new donors. Demonstrate built-in gamification and sharing tools. ?.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Personalized Experiences Create Lasting Impressions Treat each attendee as a unique guest, not just a ticket number. Implement name tags, offer personalized greetings, and create opportunities for one-on-one interaction with key staff and board members. Demonstrating genuine care fosters trust and opens doors for future support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

It sounds simple, but nonprofits shouldn’t underestimate the importance of the personal touch. While stories are important, the point of a financial report is to demonstrate results using hard data, so there’s no doubt about how donations are being used to meet funding objectives that translate into real-life results.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

It’s easy to demonstrate the correlation between diversity, innovation, engagement, and increased revenue. If one or more of your directors is involved in diversity planning in their professional life, ask them to present to the group; Or invite a CEO and/or staff members from another association to tell their story. Do the research.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

What story will you tell in the letter? Instead, tell a story about someone whose life has been changed by the work your nonprofit does. Write to one person. Instead, picture one donor in your mind, and write to that one person. Start with a short, hooky first sentence and tell a story. Plan it out.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

This is because they have limited time and money, so they pour much of it into activities that can easily demonstrate a direct response. Technology is making it much easier to personalize the donation ask, based on CRM data or other factors, so you can make sure you’re making an ask that is appropriate to the donor. 3) Engagement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Growing up in the 1960''s sometimes my parents would say to me, "now, don''t tell stories," heading off what they anticipated might be an untruthful account of events. Truthful stories, of course. Stories demand attention of listeners. Stories demand attention of listeners. Stories inspire. Stories are contagious.

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Kindful

MARCH 18, 2021

While some have found quick success, however, others are struggling to make up fundraising revenue that came from in-person events they can no longer hold. The problem: What do you do when one in-person event accounts for all of your fundraising revenue? Attendance will not be the same virtually as it is in person.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Committed board members with diverse backgrounds can bring wide-ranging personal and professional networks and help build and expand connections for the organization. Short anecdotes about your organization’s successes and challenges can help the potential funder connect with your work on a personal level.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

Tip #1 Personalize as much as possible There’s nothing worse than reading something that feels like it has been mass mailed, and it’s probably one of the quicker ways to turn your reader off. Especially when writing a donor thank you letter, it is important to personalize it as much as possible to build rapport with the contributor.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Sometimes all it takes is that gentle “prod” in order to encourage them to give—prod meaning personalize, recognize, offer, and demonstrate. Instead, you should offer a range of options on your donation form, based on that person’s giving history. Demonstrate impact Specificity is key in demonstrating impact to donors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible. Want to encourage another person to tackle something difficult.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Demonstrating appreciation shows that you value their partnership with the organization. Showcase Impact Through Stories: Share compelling stories or language that illustrates the positive impact the donor has had on the organization’s mission. Stories create emotional connections and resonate deeply with donors.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

There were two instances this year where I made gifts over and above what I had intended and they both involved personal contact from someone in the development office (director or gifts officer). The landing page is no substitute for a prompt, personal, powerful thank you. Email a first-person story about the impact of the donation.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

A face-to-face meeting is the ideal way to approach prospective donors, so you can tell your story in a heartfelt way, emphasize the urgency of the work, and build rapport with them. While the amount can vary depending on each individual’s means, a personal contribution is a demonstration of commitment to the nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. We tell stories. Stories are the most effective form of communication available because they immediately engage the reader on an emotional level and in a way that is interesting to them. Act one – Set Up.

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