Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Customized for small nonprofits on a limited budget, the Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits webinar highlights current trends in using social media for fundraising, advocacy, and storytelling. 1%: Fundraiser stickers in Facebook Stories. 41%: Donation stickers in Instagram Stories.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 13, 2014

Not only are they checking their Twitter feeds, 60% say they Tweet at least once per day. This stat makes it even more important for nonprofit to prioritize their social media presence, and make live tweeting during their events standard practice. Millennials tell their own story through Twitter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This is the sixth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Their experience of your page will occur primarily in the News Feed.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

Use the power of a story to highlight the organization’s accomplishments I am a huge believer that board members don’t need to be subject matter experts to be good fundraisers. They simply need to be good storytellers. Stories are powerful at opening doors and hooking people’s interest.

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Care2

MAY 16, 2012

Those of us who work in the nonprofit, “make the world a better place” sector, talk a lot about good storytelling. That’s because the craft of storytelling is hard, and takes practice. When you get good at it, though, it can transform your communications and fundraising. What a tease! Check it out: [link].

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 16, 2012

Meg is a writer, speaker, storyteller and a certified Holistic Health Coach. She is the founder of Feed Me Darling, a business that helps professional women eradicate food cravings and gain lasting control over emotional eating. Also, I am a writer, storyteller, and part time editor of other people’s novels. Feeding people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

This is the seventh post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. The best practices below should help if you’re nonprofit is noticing a decrease in engagement and exposure.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Practice, patience and time are your friends if you want to improve your writing. One of my professional mantras is that everything is a process ( including storytelling ). Source stories. Do the story and narrative help donors see how they can be on the “good” side? Writing for Fundraising is a Process. Revise drafts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. That said, the number of businesses fighting for their attention in their inboxes and on their news feeds may have left them feeling a bit fatigued. Not to worry. 5) Collaborate with your surrounding community.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

“As a people, we have to tell our own story.” – Evans Okinyi, CEO, East Africa Philanthropy Network Coming from a family of storytellers and strong matriarchs, I was interested in “Black (Women’s) Power: Our Voices.” The first way I practiced self-care was with my out-of-office message.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media provides your organization with a public forum to share updates on projects, success stories, and any unexpected challenges you’ve come across. Instagram Instagram , another Metaverse social media platform, is primarily focused on visual content and thrives on striking imagery, video, and storytelling content.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many nonprofits have finalized their plans, but some are still adapting and adding tactics, like tweaking donation page settings, updating social media images, or double-checking that their organizations are in alignment with email best practices before the big day. Here’s what three of our expert partners said!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2022

There will be no shortage of inspiration from our keynote speakers, fun engagement online and via our mobile app, thought-provoking discussions, and a wealth of valuable takeaways, like practical tips from world-renowned experts. Take a look at what we have in store for the mainstage sessions: Feeding Community and Fueling Hope.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

While much of the branding and design inspiration we run across is either from consumer brands or individual artists, it all provides us with the opportunity to discover new principles, practices, and approaches that we can incorporate into our nuanced nonprofit world. However, creating accessible work does not have to be hard, or expensive.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Social media is an incredibly powerful storytelling tool for your nonprofit. Aside from their social media tools, Hootsuite is also known for their social media best-practice courses and certifications. This tool lets you draft, schedule, and post Instagram posts and stories. Sprout Social. Instagram Donate Button.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept. The neat thing about Fiver is that there is time is built in for program staff to collect and story bank client testimonials, which means they’re not scrambling at the end. Your donors want to hear those stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2016

Even more cumbersome is the trend to not only publish your stories on your blog and website, but to also have to publish them on Medium , Steller , as Facebook Notes , on LinkedIn Publisher , and soon directly into Google.com. Your nonprofit blogs or publishes a story on your website at least twice monthly. We’ve all heard it.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When the donor clicks through to the donation page, a call to action should be prominent like “Your gift helps us feed the homeless!” Tell a heart-tugging story. Sprinkled throughout your website, visitors should find compelling stories that explain how your organization changes lives. Update your blog.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to nonprofit storytelling, in which you’ll explore the following points: The Importance of Storytelling for Nonprofits. How To Identify and Build Your Nonprofit’s Story in 5 Steps. Map out the basic arc of your story.

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Socialbrite

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Tell stories as part of your nonprofit’s outreach. Tell a story. Storytelling is a powerful tool. If your nonprofit helps people in need, share those stories in your cold emails. You’d be surprised at how many people are happy to share their stories about how your nonprofit helped them.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But before you can start sending out email blasts or posting on social media, you have to come up with a cohesive story to tell across your marketing communications. To enhance your storytelling across platforms, add photos and videos to your emails, social media posts, donation forms, and anywhere else you can.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 13, 2009

Last year, Forum One brought you great panels in user experience, data visualization, digital storytelling, and who could forget: Iron Chef ! Creating a Culture of Storytelling. We know that storytelling is the most powerful way to get your organization's message out there, heard and remembered. Level: Intermediate.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

The Whole Kids Foundation focuses on funding initiatives that help feed and educate children in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Tell your nonprofit’s story. When writing a grant proposal, take the opportunity to tell the story of your organization.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

In a world where billions of people spend hours each day scrolling through their news feeds, social media is ripe for cultivating generosity. She’s certified in trauma and resilience and holds the core belief that storytellers play an incredible role in making the world a healthier, safer, and happier place.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

If you’re going to the BBCON 2013 Conference starting September 29 th , you should expect a great conference filled some of my favorite nonprofits and campaigners who will be sharing their insights in email marketing, storytelling via multiple channels, and social media wins and fails. Dr. Seuss Helps You Rock Digital Storytelling.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

We've compiled a list of resources including articles, blog posts, webinars, and case studies on best social media practices from our global network. Here are even more blog posts, articles, and event recaps to get you started: Facebook uses an algorithm called EdgeRank to determine the makeup of each user's news feed.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

If your nonprofit feeds the creative flame with passion and storytelling, you'll start getting somewhere. It is important to make sure you are using people's stories in their own voices to convey your message; to meet your audience where they are. The best practice for finding the most efficient subject line is testing.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2014

myself and my colleagues got to hear your stories. pushing the boundaries of what health IT can be and do; and hundreds upon hundreds more stories! In a given week, my peers and I are: using e-marketing tools to write more personalized, relevant messages and stories. adopting design best practices. Email Matters.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 18, 2016

For example, let’s say an interested visitor has clicked a link to a blog story from your home page and has read one of your success stories. Offer your user a way to become a hero and help you make a difference by either donating, staying in touch via email or reposting that story to their social media to raise awareness.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Multi-channel marketing is the practice of using multiple channels to reach your target audiences. It’s packed full of social media marketing best practices specifically for Giving Tuesday! How easy is it to say something like, “Give today to help feed local families struggling with food insecurity. Here are some tips!

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Whether supporters are donating through text or accessing your online donation page on their smartphones, it’s imperative that your organization has the tools, resources, and best practices to conduct a successful mobile fundraising campaign. 5 Mobile Fundraising Best Practices. Craft engaging (but concise) stories.

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2019

Without them, your speakers have no audience, your caterers no one to feed, and your sponsors no one to advertise to – and that would be a nightmare! How can you design an effective email if you don’t know the story that you’re trying to tell? Once you have your story, you can effectively design an email that matches the aesthetic.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

We've compiled a list of resources including articles, blog posts, webinars, and case studies on best social media practices from our global network. Here are even more blog posts, articles, and event recaps to get you started: Facebook uses an algorithm called EdgeRank to determine the makeup of each user's news feed.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In this article, we’ll walk through 21 end-of-year giving best practices to help your nonprofit end the fundraising year with a bang: Start planning your campaign early. As you review these best practices, remember to keep your donors’ needs top of mind. 21 End-of-Year Giving Best Practices To Help Your Campaign Succeed.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Find the best fit—the best strategy, the best donor management tool, the best practices—that works for your organization. Storytelling That Illustrates Your Mission and What Donations Will Fund You’ll use storytelling in your annual appeal letter, and it will reinforce the rest of the activities in the overall campaign.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

Podcasting is a storytelling medium; use it as the voice for your organization’s most compelling stories. After the mp3 file is complete, you need to upload it to a hosting service and add it to your podcast RSS feed. I personally recommend LibSyn.com for hosting your podcast files and RSS feed generation.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Who has the kind of stories that Facebook users want to be seen engaging with? As the application process is underway, I thought it would be a good time to explain why nonprofits have an advantage on Facebook and share some simple best practices to help you succeed on the platform. Nonprofits! The Advantage. Caring runs deep!

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