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. So, what do we do when our time is limited and we need to communicate with the community and our donors? We tell stories.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

As a non-profit organization, a thank you letter is one of the first touch points a donor receives after making a gift to your organization. This thank you letter can be the gateway to building a long lasting relationship between the donor and your cause. Much like a first impression, the words in that letter matter.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I continue to evolve my thinking about how to tell non-profit stories. This is natural in any line of work, but in non-profit storytelling I find that it mostly impacts my process for writing and telling stories. I also read a lot of non-profit stories that are simply just the facts told chronologically.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

Whether you tell stories in your fundraising or communications program, chances are you want to understand the impact and return on investment (or ROI) of the stories you tell. One of the best storytelling tips I can give you is to set yourself up for measurement success from the very beginning. Need some storytelling inspiration?

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

While the ROI of storytelling is a difficult one to measure , what’s important to understand is that it does work. Essentially, storytelling is something that not only helps nonprofits engage with their communities, but it also harbors the potential to help nonprofits fundraise, too. The formula.

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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. Preparation is key To effectively retain emergency donors, you must have a solid foundation in place.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Understanding Revenue Projections When a nonprofit is putting together a budget for the coming year, an important step is to perform a revenue projections analysis that can inform the expected amount of income used for operational expenses and deepen mission impact. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who gave last year and this year.

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

With this project came the task of establishing personas that the organization could use in telling stories that attract and retain a strong base of volunteers, donors and wish referrers. Most modern marketing organizations in the for-profit and non-profit sector today utilize some form of audience personas,” Smith remarked.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission. Benefits of nonprofit marketing Here are some of the key benefits of marketing for nonprofits: Boosts donor trust with transparent marketing materials.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

One that draws donors into the campaign, engages them with an issue, and shows them how making a donation can make a difference. In this post, you’ll learn why storytelling is a key component of your year-end fundraising campaign and how to start planning the storytelling aspects of your campaign today. .

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

When we consider the power of personal stories for non-profit fundraising and communications, stories have the ability to help your community understand the value of your organization’s work. By hearing a personal story, donors and non-donors can understand the impact of your mission and see it in action.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Coupling the spirit of the holiday season, the urgency of the year-end tax deadline and the fact the non-profits are asking more, means donors are giving more. There are so many reasons why your non-profit should tell stories. Next, let’s talk about some storytelling strategies to help you maximize your giving.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

While non-profits may not think necessarily in terms of “brands,” gaining client loyalty is definitely something you should consider. The post 3 Ways to Build Donor Loyalty With Your Nonprofit’s Brand appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we embark on another year of impactful endeavors, let’s delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2024. With technology and societal changes, organizations like yours must stay on top of the trends to meet donors’ expectations. For example, ChatGPT is easy to learn and use.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 4, 2022

And more importantly, it’s your opportunity to clarify how storytelling will support your fundraising or communications goals. After all, storytelling is a tool and we want to be strategic in how we use that tool. In this article, we’re going to take a step back from reactive storytelling to get intentional and on message!

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Constantly keeping your followers up to date on Facebook, engaging with donors, and other nonprofits on Twitter. Maybe you’re even posting beautiful pictures on an Instagram account you started to highlight the visuals of your nonprofit’s impact. So if you’re already doing such an awesome […].

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Social sustainability is one of the three interconnected dimensions of sustainability recognized by the United Nations, which they describe as being “ about identifying and managing business impacts, both positive and negative, on people. It’s a measure of the way an organization impacts the community it’s a part of.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 5, 2022

As non-profit organizations we write and send lots of fundraising letters or appeals every year. These fundraising efforts with your donors are key for your non-profit goals. Show donors they’re part of the change 1. As a non-profit organization, we communicate with different type of audiences.

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TechImpact

JULY 28, 2014

One of those leads could turn into a life long donor or volunteer. Visual storytelling. One of the biggest things donors look for before donating to a nonprofit is their level of transparency. Use social media as a portal to show potential donors what goes on behind the scenes at your nonprofit.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Giving Days bring together individuals, businesses, and organizations to rally support for non-profit causes and amplify their impact. The Benefits Of Giving Days Giving days offer several notable advantages for nonprofits and the communities they serve by attracting donors , raising awareness and encouraging action.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2017

Blackbaud’s 2016 Charitable Giving Report shows us that donor retention for first time donors is still remarkably low – 29% for offline donors and 21% for online donors. But if donors are retained passed that first year, the retention rate jumps significantly to 60% for offline donors and 58% for online donors.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 28, 2015

Did you know: 73 percent of first time donors do not give again? While gaining new donors is always important, keeping them is even more so. The post 3 Ways To Increase Donations Via Social Media appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. If you can maintain just a 10 percent […].

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

In this blog, you’ll learn about: Annual Giving, Donor Retention, Major & Legacy Gifts, Online Fundraising, Boards & Leadership, Content Marketing, Social Engagement , Strategy & Management, and Culture & Values. THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE. Abstractions and generalities fail to move donors to action.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

With product fundraising, you can easily incorporate your mission and show donors the cause they’re supporting with their contributions. It’s an engaging spin on typical fundraising because donors get something in return for their donations. With branded merchandise, your donors can publicly show off their support for your cause.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

And I know for a lot of people, they start to get nervous and wonder if this approach is going to turn donors off? However, asking more than once and in more than one place impacts organizations abilities to reach their goals or even exceed them in some occasions. Is it going to have adverse effects on your results?

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 17, 2013

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. Donors start out with a search for nonprofit information. In fact 76% of donors started searching for nonprofit information after seeing an online ad.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 20, 2016

2016 Donor Engagement Study :: Download. 2015 Millennial Impact Report :: Download. Published by the Millennial Impact Project. Identifying the Crowdfunding Donor: 2014 Donor Demographics :: Download. 2014 Nonprofit Storytelling Report :: Download. 2015 World Giving Index :: Download.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Decatur, Illinois: Storytelling, Planning, and Scheduling Content for Your Nonprofit #Storymakers2017. Austin, Texas: Engaging the Millennial Donor.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. 1) Always showcase your impact. Smile Train consistently shows the dramatic impact of its work via Twitter.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 13, 2014

We also understand it provides our nonprofit with an invaluable communication tool that lets us connect with potential donors, volunteers, and constituents across the globe. The post 4 Facts About How Millennials Use Twitter appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Why can’t we crack their code?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 23, 2020

What some think of as the donor pyramid. In offices that have a combination of these programs, staff typically oversee what’s called portfolio management where they decide which donor prospects get to move into new giving opportunities. This means we are incrementally moving donors through levels of engagement over time.

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

Table of Contents The Impact of Nonprofit Marketing Types of Nonprofit Marketing Nonprofit Digital Marketing Breakdown What Challenges Do Nonprofit Marketers Face? Put simply, the more exposure a nonprofit receives, the larger impact they can make. billion online, handled over 23 million transactions, and sent more than 3.3

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2013

For nonprofits, these sites work off of a base of able and willing donors who. However, maybe you are able to afford t-shirts to give out to donors or free tickets to your next event; KickStarter could be a good option after all, as site users can offer up rewards to donors who fund a project. Create a compelling page.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

While events require a lot of effort and planning, they’re a great place to share your nonprofit message and even turn a profit for your organization! Madison Gonzalez is a National Public Speaker, Storyteller of the Year Award-Winner, Best-Selling Author of Dear Mirror, Events Manager, and Published Poet. Events and public relations.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

Guest post by Vanessa Chase : Fundraising & Communications Strategist, Storytelling Enthusiast and Philanthropy Advocate. Donor retention is an on-going conversation in our sector and any time it comes up, people start to panic. We all know what we have donor retention troubles. I think this is especially true for donors.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2019

“The next generation of donors” is not just the latest fundraising trend or catchphrase for development teams. Nonprofit organizations have always tried to understand how to shift and modify their fundraising strategies to appeal to and resonate with the future generation of donors.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

or a for-profit business, school, religious, or community group committed to spearheading a project benefiting a charity, then you may register as a #GivingTuesday partner organization. Being a registered partner organization is an impactful component for inclusion in your year-end campaign. GivingTuesday 2021 Storytelling.

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