sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

That’s why we recommend contextualizing your impact numbers with a powerful story. By sharing compelling stories that highlight the real-life transformations resulting from their work, your grantees can demonstrate the impact they have on their communities. That rings true when it comes to telling stories.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Are you a new development director or executive director and feeling a bit lost on how to learn exactly what motivates your donors? Or maybe you’re a new major gift officer and you’d like to set up as many donor meetings as possible. Building strong relationships with donors is the backbone of successful fundraising.

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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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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . Focus on impact storytelling .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

Note from Beth: Digital storytelling is key to fundraising success, but using a storytelling lens in your organization can have further benefit of busting organizational silos. How and Why Stories Can Bust Nonprofit Silos – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto . Stories are for people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Individual giving has seen a steep decline, with donors becoming more selective about the causes they support. While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

For years we’ve talked about donors from the perspective of moving them up a “pyramid” or “ladder.” Which is why I advocate retiring the old donor pyramid in favor of a dynamic energy vortex. And I also prefer a new donor paradigm that doesn’t look at donors from top to bottom based simply on the size of their gift.

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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. Could funders prioritize storytelling as a reporting and evaluation mechanism? Storytelling'

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

As a graduate of Indiana Bible College, she spent two decades working at a ministry and mentoring missionary kids before transitioning to her current role. Cylinda’s story aligns with why Rob Wu and Jeff Chang co-founded CauseVox in the first place. Provide Resources For Donors. Recent Donors Notes.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

One way to help your board members get over that resistance and discover the joy of fundraising is to show them that fundraising is really about telling and hearing stories, not asking for money. If you’re ambivalent about the board’s role in raising money for your nonprofit, they will be too. Humans love to tell and listen to stories.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

No matter your role, the following 10 simple fundraising tips are guaranteed to improve your effectiveness. Put together a list of friends, family, co-workers, workout buddies—anyone who might be a potential donor. Think creatively here, beyond your social media and real-life friends. Hit them up.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Just as the previous year was a complex year for nonprofits, it was also a complicated one for individual donors. Understand the Power of Data Leveraging data to understand your donors is critical because it allows your nonprofit to drive the strategies that connect your cause to your donors’ passions.

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Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

The four keys to build a fully invested board are: educate them about the organization’s needs, shift their mindset, engage them in meaningful ways, and recognize their role in fueling the mission. Cultivate a better fundraising experience—for you and your donors. Get Started Today 1.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

If you’ve been in the fundraising game for a while, you’re aware of the important role major donors play. On average, gifts from major donors make up the bulk of a nonprofit’s fundraising revenue each year. Put simply, major donors are individuals who make the biggest donations to your org. Who Is A Major Donor?

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

RSVP now for TechSoup's fourth annual Digital Storytelling Screening and Awards Party on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Pacific time at PARISOMA — and join us in celebration of the many powerful digital story submissions that came to us from all over the world! Featured Appearances.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2021

It breaks my fundraising heart each time I read about hard-working fundraisers spending hours crafting a donor-centered appeal only to find their CEO had “fixed it” by: . taking the donor out of the story. . replacing all of the immersive storytelling with a litany of the organization’s accomplishments. . What can you do?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

100 Fundraising Email Subject Lines That Will Get Donors to Open Your Email: A good fundraising email subject line makes all the difference in getting your email opened, which is the first step in getting the recipient to take the action you want them to take. The right story can grab donors by the heart and inspire them to give.

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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. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin: How to Tell Your Nonprofit Story with Spark.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

And these two simple words are so powerful, showing gratitude and making the donor feel valued. You want your letter to sparkle with a short, amazing story so the recipient will eagerly read the whole thing. And you want to make the donor feel great about giving to your organization. Plus, your donor may be expecting a receipt

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Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

There are many nonprofit roles that are responsible for fundraising. We’ll outline the role each area of a nonprofit’s organizational structure plays in a successful fundraising strategy and the value that each user from different areas of your nonprofit can gain by getting involved. Check Out The 2021 State of Modern Philanthropy.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Benefits of nonprofit marketing Here are some of the key benefits of marketing for nonprofits: Boosts donor trust with transparent marketing materials. Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission. PR Public Relations plays a crucial role in your marketing efforts as a nonprofit.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A Major gifts officer cultivates high-level donors, connecting with them individually to build relationships that significantly impact your nonprofit. The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!)

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Do you think a donor wants to be asked for a capital gift in April, a bequest gift in July, and an annual gift in November – all in the same calendar year? That kind of asking pattern can feel like “nickel and diming” to donors, which is why blended asks are so important. . This approach is not donor-centered. No, they don’t.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. This is a great learning opportunity for anyone in the nonprofit sector who wants to be more effective in their role. Learn more about the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 23, 2016

For this Designing for Good episode, we’re showcasing the best examples of nonprofit storytelling of 2016. Timely, but why is nonprofit storytelling such a hot topic these days ? But even the most wearied donor is roused by an authenticate story of an organization’s tangible results. Mature humor. #5

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Planning events is one of the best ways to raise money for your mission, and donors love participating in them. In fact, 81% of nonprofit donors attend fundraising events. Silent auctions are a great fundraising event format if you want a unique way to engage your donors. Reach new donors. Procure auction items.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2012

Your organization is doing great work, but you may not always be telling that story in a way that resonates with potential donors and other supporters. Storytelling Isn't Enough – You Have to Tell Good Stories. The key, Daigneault argues, is telling a certain kind of story. Stories That Compel.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Online fundraising plays a critical role in helping organizations reach their yearly fund. Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

You want to try asking a donor for a bequest gift for the first time. You have a strong prospect in mind: a longtime donor who’s been deeply connected and involved with your mission for years. The donor is vaguely familiar with planned giving, but they’ve never before considered it. Educate your team and your donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

As fundraisers, we need to understand this shift and change how we look at fundraising, reaching new donors, and engaging our current supporters. You can do this by: Asking your donor to connect on social media and through email. Get to know your donor on a personal level. 3: Donors Hold Power. 1: Relationships Matter.

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See3

OCTOBER 30, 2015

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. Push your organization to start telling new stories. When you think of Make-A-Wish, what’s the image that comes to mind?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Board members are often connected with people who can help you raise money in a variety of ways: they may have connections at other nonprofits, or they might be able to introduce you to potential donors through their own personal networks. They can provide funding, in-kind donations and other resources that will help you achieve your goals.

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Classy

JULY 9, 2021

They typically have four phases of implementation: Planning: includes setting a budget, gathering volunteers, setting your goals, and researching prospective donors. Quiet phase: includes securing major donors to raise 50 to 70% of your fundraising goal. Across age demographics, donors prefer to give online.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

As we come together to honor their stories, your nonprofit has a fantastic opportunity to foster unity and support immigrant communities. Sharing stories of immigrants’ experiences and successes Storytelling Night : Host an event where immigrants share their stories. Ready to make a difference?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. Besides doing these webinars, we’re a donor management software provider. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

So forgive me, but I just don’t get this “new” idea being proclaimed from the rooftops about storytelling. Don’t misunderstand—I believe storytelling is absolutely critical for fundraising success. But that’s not a new idea; in my lifetime, fundraisers have always been storytellers. This is a simple story—just 624 words.

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