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Examples of Nonprofit Storytelling to Increase Donations and Involvement

Get Fully Funded

If someone asks you why you put so much work and energy into your nonprofit, this is the story that answers that question. Once you’ve identified a story that exemplifies your nonprofit at its best, the question is how to tell it. Here’s a great example of video storytelling from The Girl Effect girleffect.org. Example #1.

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How And When To Ask Question

Eric Jacobsen Blog

"Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things, But few of us know how to question in a methodical way," explains Frank Sesno , Emmy-award-winning journalist, and author of the book, Ask More. How and when to use empathy questions.

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Investigating and Improving the Questions You Ask Grantees

sgEngage

Over the years, we noticed that excellence in the sector was evolving, but our questions felt like they were behind the curve. The winning organizations were consistently exhibiting interesting characteristics, but we weren’t asking questions targeted at those characteristics. We needed to change up our questions. Take it out.

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How And When To Ask Questions

Eric Jacobsen Blog

"Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things, But few of us know how to question in a methodical way," explains Frank Sesno , Emmy-award-winning journalist, and author of the book, Ask More. How and when to use empathy questions.

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Critical Questions To Ask Your New Hires

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In Paul Falcone ’s book, 75 Ways For Managers To Hire, Develop And Keep Great Employees , he recommends asking new employees the following questions 30, 60 and 90 days after they were hired: 30-Day One-on-One Follow-Up Questions Why do you think we selected you as an employee? Who do you talk to when you have questions about your work?

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Nonprofit Strategic Planning: Ultimate Guide + 7 Examples

Bloomerang

Here’s an example of what this would look like: Let’s say your organization is an animal shelter. For example, if you’re undergoing frequent staff turnover, a change in leadership, or are understaffed, you may find an issues-based strategic planning model to be the best choice. Let’s get started.

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How To Write A Nonprofit Mission Statement in 7 Steps (Plus 10 Great Examples)

Neon CRM

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. In addition to asking how donors want to be communicated with and if they are interested in specific program updates, you should ask high-level questions to find out how they feel about your work and mission. Here’s an example.