Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

My colleague, Julia Campbell, has just published a book, “ Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits ” and was kind enough to share an advanced copy. In a digital age where there is so much online available online and attention is your supporter’s most precious resource, are you saving or seizing it?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2021

How can nonprofits use digital storytelling to create effective campaigns? What strategy is right for your nonprofit? TechSoup's first digital storytelling mini-conference — we were joined by industry leaders who showed us how to build a strategy, use the right tools, and execute successful digital storytelling campaigns.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. There are several ways to hone your storytelling craft. Here are four nonprofit storytelling strategies that will help you attract new supporters and keep them for years to come: Maintain the right tone of voice.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes How to Mobilize a Movement: 6 Tech Strategies for Supporter Advocacy We know your journey is sprinkled with dreams of making a huge difference, as well as the occasional sleepless night, wondering how you can mobilize a movement with the resources you have. Together, we’ll turn that passion into action.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Master your digital storytelling so you can put out great and engaging content, to grow your list of supporters. A strong social media strategy can help increase fundraising revenue while driving brand awareness!

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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. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Why visual storytelling matters to fundraising. Examples of great visual storytelling. Listen Now: Resources: Ira Horowitz.

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. Cultural change is needed to achieve long-term advances in justice and equity, making the role of transformational storytellers all the more important," said Mertes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2014

I don’t have to tell anyone who reads Beth’s blog about the value of storytelling. Few would deny that storytelling is a powerful tool for inspiring action and influencing thought leaders, donors, and decision makers. However, few of us working in the social impact space could admit to utilizing storytelling to its fullest potential.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 17, 2013

With the Giving Season approaching, some nonprofits are just starting planning, others are still waiting, and just a few have already developed a strategy. According to Google , planning ahead is the best strategy in addition to the following digital strategy tips: Donors start giving earlier than you might think.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A well-crafted branding strategy can help you stand out from the crowd, attract donors and volunteers, and make a lasting impact on your community. But what exactly is a nonprofit branding strategy? What is a nonprofit branding strategy? Why is a nonprofit branding strategy important? And why is it so important?

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged. A new era in storytelling for nonprofits Today, many fundraisers are using a new rubric for the stories we tell.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

By: Jas Finnell, Digital Strategy Manager at Riley Children’s Foundation. An added benefit of email marketing strategies is that you can analyze performance and optimize those conversations in real-time. Embrace Storytelling. Storytelling requires creativity, vision, skill, and practice. About the Author.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – is because our society has shifted from being a “civil society” and into a “digital civil society,” according to a report from the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. Larger, contextual shifts” (e.g.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Focus on impact storytelling . One of the best methods to increase your donor retention is to leverage your overall communication strategies. But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. Direct Mail versus Digital Communications .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Exciting fundraising trends on the horizon for 2024 include peer-to-peer fundraising, giving flexibility, digital wallets, unconventional and emerging donors, and AI being used in fundraising. Micro-Influencers: What They Are & Why Nonprofits Need Them outlines additional strategies to connect with local celebs!

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. Don’t know where to start with digital fundraising?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

How do you keep up with the ever-increasing need for digital donor engagement ? In this guide, we’ll discuss how to use digital marketing strategies to update your organization’s nonprofit marketing and outreach plans both now and into the future. Yes, physical mail can be a part of digital marketing!

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CauseVox

JULY 13, 2023

In this webinar we’ll unpack the strategies to achieve better viewer engagement and conversion in videos for digital fundraising. These tangible strategies can be applied to your next DIY/in-house video project or relayed by you to your hired video production company. Case study review of successful video campaigns.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Innovative learning strategies I want you to think for a moment about how you learn best. Ready to give some learning strategies a try? 3 learning strategies to practice Today I’d like to focus on three modalities I’m using in an intensive course I’m taking from Tara Mohr about how to love well. And the trick works all too well.

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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2011

Petri Darby is the Director of Brand Marketing & Digital Strategy at Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. I had a chance to spend time with Petri at SXSW this year where we talked about how Make-a-Wish Foundation of American is using social media as part of their digital strategy. He blogs at darbyDARNIT.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 18, 2021

Master your digital storytelling so you can put out great and engaging content, to grow your list of supporters. A strong social media strategy can help increase fundraising revenue while driving brand awareness!

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 1, 2021

“Digital transformation” may sound grandiose, but it just means the people, processes, and systems that leverage digital tools to help organizations realize impact. But that transformation was imposed without warning and caused many organizations to react rather than plan, pouring digital water on fires.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Below are six tips for nonprofits that want to use digital storytelling to engage donors and boost giving.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

Closeup Woman hand using Laptop pc with email icon, Email concept Creating your nonprofit’s digital strategy comes with its own set of challenges, from creating engaging campaigns to standing out in donors’ inboxes. Storytelling Email As in all donor comms — including your emails — let storytelling guide you.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In our 25-year history, Forum One has developed thousands of digital platforms and websites, campaigns, brand strategies, and custom tools that help nonprofits and government agencies communicate, deliver programs, and cultivate financial support. What the strategy team does. Meet the strategy team.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Whether you’re hoping to build a new website from scratch or revamp your existing digital presence, you’ll need the right strategies and tools to streamline the process. When your website highlights all of the impactful work you’re doing and creates a positive user experience, you’ll be more likely to convert visitors into donors.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge is underway! If you haven't heard, during the month of April TechSoup is hosting our 4 th annual Digital Storytelling Challenge designed to inspire, educate, and empower nonprofits, libraries and social good organizations to tell their story through video and photos.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And, most importantly, we discovered new strategies for adaptation and problem solving. Senders lose track of what they casually launched into cyberspace, and recipients struggle with the distracting chatter of too many digital voices. Adaptability is a hallmark of digital markets. I urge CEOs to be flexible on this issue.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

” The new product seeks to seamlessly blend digital content with your physical space, offering both Virtual and Augmented Reality capabilities. While still in its early stages and prohibitively expensive for most people, now is the time to prototype and experiment with its immersive storytelling capabilities.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Your marketing strategies and the marketing channels you use can drastically affect your fundraising success throughout the year. Nonprofit marketing refers to all of the different strategies your organization uses across the various channels of communication to spread awareness about your cause and gain new supporters for your mission.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Digital storytellers! But what good is a digital story if it’s not shared? You've invested time and energy into your digital story — now campaign for it. Your story is an indispensable part of your marketing strategy, so get out and market it! tsdigs digital storytelling'

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

We asked some of our partners, what are some creative tactics and strategies nonprofits can use to demonstrate a supporter’s impact and show them love? Fresh Eyes Digital Donors, volunteers, and supporters are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations. Here’s what they said. Get in touch at LizAlbertFundraising.com !

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

While it is frustrating and even demoralizing to be shy of your fundraising goal at the eleventh hour, there’s a powerful strategy you can employ at the last minute to boost revenue: peer-to-peer fundraising. Lean Into Storytelling Your nonprofit’s story is an invaluable tool when it comes to fundraising.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

One way to encourage people to support your organization is through great nonprofit storytelling. By using narrative and storytelling techniques, you’ll be able to communicate your nonprofit’s mission and impact while building stronger emotional connections with your audience. Where Should You Use Nonprofit Storytelling?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Among the various things CSI did well, we rounded up the top 4 strategies you can implement in your own campaign. Using The Power Of Storytelling To Sell The Need. A great fundraiser is a great storyteller. With any digital transaction, you can expect a processor fee and online donations are no exception.

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