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How To: Write Fundraising Auction Item Descriptions

Greater Giving

Use Attention-Grabbing Language To make your headlines and auction item descriptions more tempting, use words that: Convey appeal (excellent, popular, quality, etc.) Incorporate Storytelling There’s no doubt that stories are powerful and evocative—we have plenty of books, movies, and TV shows as proof of that.

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Storytelling Workouts for Year-End Fundraising

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. Yes, it’s 2018 and we are still talking about the power and benefits of storytelling. 15 Minute Storytelling Workouts. 30 Minute Storytelling Workouts.

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10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

That said, organic reach has been dropping slightly for LinkedIn Pages over the last year and will likely continue to do so, but the recent growth in its popularity, the demographics of its users, and the ability to connect with donors and engage corporate sponsors and foundations have made LinkedIn a must-use social network for nonprofits.

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Putting Our Humanity Back at the Center of Engagement

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At a foundational level we know our current physical health can drastically impact our desire and ability to engage. It needs to be at the foundation of our efforts to drive holistic employee engagement. 2023 was a year that saw tremendous ESG backlash in the headlines.

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10 Years of PeaceTalks: What Does Peace Mean to You?

Saleforce Nonprofit

If you read today’s headlines, you might feel overwhelmed with everything that is going on in the world. Beyond the news headlines, there are great stories of people who are making a positive difference for peace. I know I do. Hiba Qasas continued with: “We believe that peace is more than political peace.

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Nine Digital Marketing Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn from charity: water

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

You don’t have to get testimonials from celebrities (although each day it seems that more and more celebrities are publicizing their devotion to social causes ); start by collecting short statements from your most loyal donors (both individuals and companies or foundations, if possible) and put them on your website. Be a Brand Purist.

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The 15 Best Nonprofit Videos to Help You Connect With Supporters

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You might even use “World Storytelling Day” (March 20 th ) to tell the stories of those your organization has been able to help! As time went on, I discovered even more options, including: Movie Maker Video Toolbox Adobe Spark Video FilmoraGo Headliner. Georgetown Hospital Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund. The big reveal.

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