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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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

A picture is worth a thousand words. What if you didn’t need a highly trained designer every time you needed an image for an article or report? We are about to enter into a golden age of storytelling more unbound from resource constraints than ever before. Create Visualizations for Annual Reports. Public link: [link].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

But if you want to get even deeper insights, do an in-depth review of a similar nonprofit’s practice – whether it be broad – such as digital marketing techniques or narrow such as analyzing specific techniques as part of a content strategy. Harness the Power of Storytelling. We want our donors to be advocates.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2022

News outlets will now look more at how a CEO Tweets vs what is reported in a quarterly earnings report. Individual executives have a significant advantage over company accounts across many platforms both from a storytelling and algorithmic standpoint. Social Media Tools.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

In the nonprofit sector, the annual report is often viewed as a necessary document to fulfill financial reporting obligations. However, when approached with creativity and strategic thinking, it can serve as a powerful instrument for storytelling, showcasing impact, and inspiring donors and supporters to take action.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2013

To kick off TechSoup's 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge , we have compiled apps to help you showcase your organization in action. Also, make sure to follow TechSoup's Online Community Coordinator, Alexandra Bezdikian, as she tests the digital storytelling tools of the trade. More Resources.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

The conference is designed to be a lean, mean, digital best practices machine, which makes it a great fit for nonprofit pros looking to hone their skills, but maybe not a great fit for those looking to build their professional network. Report The Nonprofit Email Report Learn More 4. How to Register: Click here to register.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

In the digital age, where most traditional storytelling is done over the Internet, attention spans are ever shrinking. The pictures told a story. One of the most captivating pictures that we came across was actually an ad for a nonprofit – charity:water. Time is money. But who has time to tell stories? charity:water.

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NTEN

MAY 1, 2013

nap and dusted the snow off, we want to share the huge outpouring of blog posts, videos, pictures, and other media from the NTEN community. Rebooting Your Digital Community Building , Lori Jacobwith. Report From 13NTC , Norman Reiss. Digital Storytelling at the Nonprofit Technology Conference 2013 , Michael DeLong.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Read on to discover the value of data-driven storytelling and how this key feature increases trust and enables your nonprofit to drive more revenue. Data-driven storytelling and the Theory of Change Like words, numbers tell a story. Data-driven storytelling and the Theory of Change Like words, numbers tell a story.

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NTEN

MAY 7, 2013

nap and dusted the snow off, we want to share the huge outpouring of blog posts, videos, pictures, and other media from the NTEN community. Rebooting Your Digital Community Building , Lori Jacobwith. Report From 13NTC , Norman Reiss. Digital Storytelling at the Nonprofit Technology Conference 2013 , Michael DeLong.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2013

Apps like Vine or Instagram (which now has video) let you experiment with storytelling in a shorter format. For some of our favorite digital storytelling apps check out: Even More Ways to Tell Your Story with Your Smartphone. About 34 percent of American adults own a tablet computer a report released by Pew Research Center.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia: My framework that I use with my clients is 80/20: 80% of your posts should be informative, educational, inspirational, helpful, valuable, shedding light on your programs, storytelling, etc. You’re connecting the dots to create a picture of what your organization is and who you are, who you stand for, and your values and ethics.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

I was assigned to the art school to track art classes and enrollments, and to work on reporting and making sure records were polished and current. Another excellent source for the digital age is TechSoup. It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer. Check out the TechSoup blog and the grant writing section.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

It’s common knowledge today that storytelling is among the most effective ways to connect with an audience and deliver content in a way that’s catchy, resonant, and memorable. But what does storytelling mean in practice? It’s a set of arguments and details that can be distilled into many digital and printed forms.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Be sure to provide a full picture of the expenses you expect to incur, not just snapshots at different points along your timeline. Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process. Running periodic fundraising reports.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 3, 2018

It’s no secret that storytelling in the digital age is essential for nonprofits , but the efficacy of stories depends largely on how clearly and strategically they’re communicated to each unique segment of your audience, also sometimes known as a persona. Sometimes, it’s not enough to have a list of major donors or prospects.

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

Between the visual storytelling opportunities, real time update capabilities, almost all of the same advertising options as Facebook, and 1 billion active monthly users* – Instagram is a no brainer to me. they do an amazing job of visual storytelling), @rainforestalliance. , @habitatforhumanity. , @aspca. , charitywater.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 7, 2023

Email is one of the most popular fundraising channels: 48% of donors prefer to receive updates and appeals in their inboxes, and email beats out social media, phone calls, and other digital channels in terms of fundraising performance. The cover of The Nonprofit Email Report Send emails your donors will actually read—and love.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

Here is an example of how a faith-based organization leveraged storytelling in a fundraising appeal.]. You can do this with: Pictures of community members with your volunteers Videos of small groups that support your organization explaining why they’re involved. Reward top fundraisers with creative digital badges.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2020

Engaging supporters (and attracting new ones) with storytelling techniques. If you’re developing a new digital strategy or multichannel campaign to support your next initiative ( learn more here ), your site’s frontend will need to look and work its best. Sharing updates and information on your campaigns or projects.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

“That’s the biggest fear people have that stops their ability to succeed in fundraising — the actual ASK,” says Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Brand at Neon One and former Board Member of Reading With Pictures. 9: Get Them Talking If you’ve been in the fundraising world for a while, you know the importance of storytelling. Tell stories.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 17, 2016

Whether you're reporting to your board, supporting teams in different departments, or just trying to get through to a specific type of donor, we've broken down all the ways your CRM + donor software can help. Using reports to answer some of the typical questions you might get from a board member. Reporting to your board of directors.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2021

According to the Global NGO Technology Report, 94% of NGOs worldwide agree that social media is effective for creating online brand awareness. In the digital age, algorithms rule. Digital marketing success requires grit, authenticity, and the willingness to take risks. Grab Attention. Amirah’s eye-catching blog post.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. We recommend using an integrated payment processor and including information about it in your form (like the PCI badge pictured below) so donors can be sure that your donation process is secure. Picture a potential donor. Don’t forget about direct mail! Use social media. Find more major gifts.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Instead, it’s an opportunity for storytelling, donor cultivation , supporter engagement, and a way to build awareness around your organization and mission. You’ll streamline your fundraising, eliminating redundant data transfers and complicated reporting. It’s not just a 24-hour event (even if it only “runs” that long).

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Giving Tuesday is a day of online giving, so it’s a best practice for nonprofits to primarily reach out on digital platforms to acquire donations. Instead, pull a report to analyze the results from the campaign so that you can optimize it for the future. . Social Media Outreach Campaign. You may look at metrics such as: .

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Gone are the days when there were only four television stations, everyone read the daily newspaper, direct mail was the marketing king, and no one had heard of email or digital marketing! First up, is Stephanie Tippitt, Vice President at BDI , sharing some insights into growing your nonprofit fundraising through digital marketing.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

Whether you need help planning a social media strategy, conducting a social media audit, or drafting reports to prove results to leadership, we’ve got you covered. Neverthirst share pictures showing communities before they had access to clean water, what their facilities were and the state of the water. What We Can Learn.

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Top Nonprofits

JUNE 30, 2022

Since the advent of the digital age, virtual communication has become nonnegotiable for pandemic-era fundraising and connecting with donors. This is where graphic design enters the picture. If you need tips for creating compelling graphic designs to make your organization’s storytelling professional, poised, and poignant, keep reading!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2018

To share its entire collection with art lovers, the museum created the “Send Me” bot allows anyone to send a simple text message and receive a picture of a piece of art matching the idea, words, or phrase texted. Unicef created its own bot, U-Report ,to engage young people on a variety of issues, ranging from climate change.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Many nonprofit professionals greet the annual reporting process with apprehension. This is because nonprofit annual reports have a bad reputation. However, you don’t need to dread the creation of your annual report! This post is designed to guide your organization through the nonprofit annual report creation process.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Chances are you don’t know the full picture of how your nonprofit operates. There is always the option to hire an outside digital agency , but results are never guaranteed. Seeing as humans have the attention span less than that of a goldfish , you may need the extra time to focus on storytelling. Leadership isn’t the enemy.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Don’t make these storytelling mistakes. 1-2 weeks post-campaign: Continue to engage and personally thank your donors, welcome new donors, share impact reports and encourage recurring giving. Your direct mail strategy should drive recipients online , where they can engage with videos, testimonials, or other digital content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

Vinepeek gives you a glimpse of Vine’s potential for visual storytelling. Live-streaming is ideal for reporting live from conferences, fundraisers, and protests. This tool could come in handy for those nonprofits that respond to crisis situations and accidently send out tweets based on incorrect news reports. Present.me.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Don’t make these storytelling mistakes. 1-2 weeks post-campaign: Continue to engage and personally thank your donors, welcome new donors, share impact reports and encourage recurring giving. Impact Report. A report doesn’t have to be a dry set of statistics. Do include visuals and a video. thank your donors.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

I promise not to say anything about a picture being worth a thousand words, but in today’s ‘attention economy’ using images in our communications online or off is more important than ever in attracting attention. I particularly like the feature overview page that shows in pictures the kinds of things you can do with GIMP.

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