The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It is often much more effective to use as few words as possible and let images tell the stories for us. When we use images that are based on real data and facts, our story, and more importantly – our conclusions – become self-evident. Examples of How Nonprofits Can Illustrate Their Work with Maps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. For example, if you send a tweet on Monday morning at 8 am, retweet that same tweet the next day at 1pm.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Posts can be as little as 250 words with a featured image or as long as a 5,000-word photo essay. Most blogs are no longer written in the first person and serve more to tell the stories and news commentary of a nonprofit, rather than the opinions of its leadership. Embed images and videos that are consistent in size.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Out of those unsettling images came a new idea: security stickers on takeout. Here are four examples of major players who successfully sell trust as well as the details on how they make their money, what we can learn from them, and how selling trust drives revenue. Green Building Council, the group that LEED is a part of.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

We’ll get into more detail about the types of emails you can send, but all of them should include some story-driven content. Here’s what this email should include: A thank you message An update on what you’ve been doing Pictures or graphics to tell your story. Simply thank your donors. Let them know you’re thinking of them.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You’ll recognize these examples. AI provides a satellite image of an entire data landscape. Traditional analytics is like using a microscope to explore a limited area of information; whereas adding AI provides a satellite image of an entire data landscape. The answer is yes, probably on a daily basis. Not necessarily so.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

2) Brand your cover images for #GivingTuesday. In addition to pinning your #GivingTuesday announcement to the top of your social pages, you can also create custom cover images for your campaign. One example would be #childhoodcancer. You can provide updates on Facebook or Instagram Live or by adding to your story.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

It’s crucial that your online donation forms and landing page match the story you’re telling. Add impactful images or videos and text to your donation form and landing page! An impact statement is your organization’s story about your influence on the community. Adding a banner image to your landing page.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Of course, we’ve spent the year sharing tips and tricks to get your virtual fundraising to the next level all year long, but let’s be real: few things are as helpful as seeing real examples of real nonprofits doing it right. So here it is: our favorite 7 crowdfunding and peer-to-peer website examples from 2021. Let’s take a look.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Other studies show that use of positive empathy—like a happy face—encourages donors because they either see the result of their generosity, or they want to experience the joyful mood portrayed in such an image. One important study shows that a positive image of a child leads to a higher average gift donation than a negative one.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

It’s important to understand both the tasks that someone needs to do on a site—for example, donate, find resources—and the mindset they are in when visiting your site. In the examples below, some websites chose to ask their visitors what they need. It’s tempting to try and keep your website pixel-perfect to the original design.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

For example, you can answer these questions: What communication platforms do these individuals use? For example, let’s say you create a persona for your younger supporters. For example, you could publish a short post to update your audience on how far you are from your $20,000 crowdfunding campaign goal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

For example, if a video elicits feelings of outrage or joy, there is a significantly higher chance that you’ll share the video than if it made you feel reassured, satisfied or sad. Emotional stories of beneficiaries. But if you tell a story that makes viewers feel afraid or sad, expect more comments than shares.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Coordinating these channels cohesively – for example, telling one community member’s personal story over email, social media, and direct mail – promotes consistent messaging that reinforces the nonprofit’s brand in the supporter’s mind.

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Care2

MARCH 6, 2014

Did Getty Images, the world''s largest photo service just make its photos free to use? Getty Images says you can use images for free by embedding them on your website or blog as long it''s for non-commercial purposes. For example, let''s say many organizations find a way to use the photos for non-commerical purposes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For example, Heal the Bay : Create a custom Collection for your communities. For example, the “Reusable Goods Collection” from Heal the Bay : Tell your product’s story in the caption. Tag your products in Stories and Posts. You know your audience best. Is the item locally sourced or sustainable?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Visual images help supporters visualize and understand what the organizations are doing, and how their contributions make a difference. Ways that organizations can make donors the heroes of the stories they’re telling. Resources that organizations can use to get the visual images that they need.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

For example, Project Chimps made a square video with Animoto that included thumb-stopping imagery at the jump, and then promptly lets the viewer know the organization needs their help. Tell One Story at a Time. However, since the appetite for video on social is huge, it’s actually advantageous to tell one story per video.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Tell Your Story Effective storytelling deepens the connection between your organization and your donors, leading to more donations via social. If your nonprofit uses our “Impact Stories” feature, draw attention to those stories in your social post, or incorporate them into your goals (e.g. Imagery can help with this too.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

For example, are there tasks that need to be completed in a certain order for your organization? For the work-from-home example, this could be a simulation that walks through how to design the perfect home workspace. Let’s consider an example: A medical nonprofit is interested in creating a healthcare e-learning course.

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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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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Show the real impacts that year-round donations can have on your mission by using compelling images within your website. Choose images that show interactions between people, whether it’s your volunteers and constituents or your donors mingling at previous fundraising events. Intuitive user experience.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2015

Oh stock images. Here are a few key considerations to help you choose fantastic images for your site. Are You Treating Your Images as Content? Good, this is important: Photos and other images should never be used just as decoration. Good, this is important: Photos and other images should never be used just as decoration.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

This will create a great first draft, but it’s important to personalize the content by adding stories from your community or sharing updates on the progress made towards achieving your mission.

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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. Naples, Florida: #Storymakers 2017: Creating Images and Video with Adobe Spark.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

For example, you could auction items online, face-to-face, or a mix of both, using an event website or a handy mobile auction tool guests can access from the ballroom or their living room. For example, shoppers can donate a percentage of their total purchase amount. Investing in social media is a safe bet.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

For example, if your campaign is off to a slow start, you can post something about that and wake people up. Tell stories about how lives have been changed and show powerful images of your work. Tell stories about how lives have been changed and show powerful images of your work. This is a GREAT thing!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

For example, Grist.org is a news website that focuses on the environment. Tip: Make sure that the names of your images, the captions of your pins and the descriptions of your pin boards are using the right keywords and search terms so that they can easily be discovered by potential supporters. 2) Pinterest is about discovery.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Here at TechSoup, we're big on stories. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Wellington, New Zealand: Sharing Battle Stories from 2017 (So Far), over Soup | Net2Welly Aug '17 Meetup. Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories. Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format. Thus, your NGO should prioritize sharing your success stories in photo essay format on your website or blog. Finally, learning how to convert quotes and stats into images or embedding them on photos will make your NGO even more successful on social media.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Tell prospective donors your story and mission to show them why your daily operations are important. For example, you might plan and host a fun run to help fund your animal shelter’s increased veterinary needs and to hire a new vet tech. Your story should have a clear message and a compelling case for support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2018

Take for example the # AskACurator hashtag created by a digital expert who works with museums almost five years ago and still active today. Here’s a powerful example of personal storytelling using the threads by Charlotte Clymer on depression and suicide. If your nonprofit has an example, please share in the comments.).

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Submit your digital video, five photographs, or a super-short story now, because we have $13,000 in prizes available! We have webinar recordings , tools, and resources to help you make stories that stand out. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Story Time: Creating Technologies with Visually Impaired People. IMAGE ATTRIBUTION GUIDELINES.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Tell a Powerful (and Personal) Story Humans are hardwired for narrative. Stories help us pay attention. And stories inspire action. Encourage P2P fundraisers to tell their own stories. Lean on AI to craft a better story. Add images to every touchpoint. They generate a-ha moments.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

For example, if you work for a food bank, a clear, magnetic vision might be to end hunger in your community. Here’s a great example from Best Friends Animal Society with their BHAG of taking the entire U. For example, Habitat for Humanity might say “we make sure that everyone has a safe, decent, affordable place to live.”

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Take, for example, Spur Local’s commitment to community strengthening in the Greater Washington region through their annual Giving Tuesday campaign, “Give Local Together”. Amplify your organization’s story and impact, drawing attention to the critical work you do. Take a page from success stories like St.

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