Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

And this is where storytelling comes in. So, what makes an effective storytelling campaign? It is not enough for your storytelling campaign to evoke feelings of sympathy. Elements your nonprofit should include in your storytelling campaigns include: Show impact. Encourage user-generated storytelling with social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. Imagine your nonprofit’s social media fundraising strategy as planning a trip to a new country. Ready to meet (and exceed) your 2024 fundraising goals? Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. Say their name.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

How to Create Compelling Narratives that Drive Greater Giving Nonprofits rely on donations to fund their programs and achieve their mission. However, in a crowded fundraising landscape, it can be challenging to stand out and capture the attention of potential donors. The power of storytelling in fundraising is undeniable.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

How to make sure you have the right fundraising auction item descriptions to entice your guests to bid on them. Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. But how do you write a great description?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. So is almost every other nonprofit.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Let’s take a look at why storytelling matters for nonprofit grant writing and actionable ways you can start telling more compelling stories in your proposals. Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers? Storytelling matters in grant writing for two key reasons: Stories help you stand out. Stories make things real.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 22, 2023

Jennifer Rubin and Terry Pearl of 360 Philanthropy Group shared an anonymous nonprofit case study that relied on storytelling via social media and email to raise $57,000 in unrestricted funds in two weeks. Here’s a look at their recommended social media strategy.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising. You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. Maps can be used to illustrate the work of a nonprofit, the areas they serve, and the impact of their fundraising efforts.

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TechImpact

JUNE 18, 2013

With this in mind, a recent post … Continued The post The Importance Of Including Storytelling In Fundraising Message appeared first on Tech Impact. Blog Fundraising Social Tech funding message story telling'

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Each episode is packed with insights , strategies, and real-life experiences designed to help you flourish in your fundraising endeavors. Unlocking Donor Engagement: Designing Tiny Habits That Increase Fundraising Success With Juni Felix What the Fundraising Struggling to establish strong relationships or sustain donor support?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

The stakes are always high when you’re launching a fundraising campaign. Professional fundraisers need to cover all the details to meet their targets. Nonprofit leaders managing both types of fundraisers need to equip and motivate everybody throughout the campaign. Hit them up.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings. What’s your favorite?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Before it officially wraps, let’s take a look at the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. These fundraising articles have been a hit with our readers this year. Our mission is to provide you with practical fundraising tools and ideas that you can use right away.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we embark on another year of impactful endeavors, let’s delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2024. Fundraising is a pivotal part of your nonprofit’s ability to help change the world. Employing these latest trends and best practices can help you amplify your organization’s fundraising success!

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

In our effort to highlight brilliant changemakers, we sat down with Cylinda Nickel at Compassion Services International to dive deeper into their global fundraising initiatives – particularly their work for Ukraine- and hear about her top fundraising tips. Fundraising Campaign Best Practices. Grow Your Email List.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation. The Andrew W.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

When I talk to other non-profit professionals about email fundraising, many of the questions I get asked boil down to how to capture and keep people’s attention. Understanding how to write fundraising emails that hook readers can be a game changer. The First 120 to 150 Words of a Fundraising Email.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Are your board members resistant to fundraising ? 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 afraid of fundraising, they will be too.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There are a lot of elements that make a fundraising appeal work. While the elements of a fundraising appeal matter, what forms their foundation is the messaging. Every decision you make about elements of your fundraising appeal will come back to what message (or messages) you are trying to communication. What is a Key Message?

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Crowd-funding websites allow individuals and organizations to create a page on their website and promote donations for a cause, product, or service. Here are a few tips from The Fundraising Authority to make the most out of this technology: Promote a specific project or campaign. Have a marketing plan in place. Select the right site.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As the coach of a youth sports team or the leader of a school-affiliated academic bowl team, you know that there are some aspects of team fundraising that make it different—and often more challenging—than other types of fundraising. Team members can personalize their efforts. Reaching goals is easier through teamwork. Fellow students.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. Language Classes: Offer language classes taught by immigrants.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

This can be an exciting opportunity, but it can also be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start or what will work when it comes to your fundraising event theme. . If you’re struggling to come up with a theme or gimmick for your fundraising event, this blog is for you. Step 1: Consider your goals. Step 5: Consider your mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Selecting one of four legal paths to raise funds from them. Understanding their needs, interests and why they give. Communicating clearly and demonstrating transparency, authenticity, and relevance. Understanding how to research and connect with them. << Register Now >> Please Note: This webinar will be recorded.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Kyle Gregory is CEO/Co-Founder of Give Back Nation , a nonprofit serving other nonprofits with vetted tools, knowledge, coaching, strategy, implementation, and concierge support to help maximize efficiency, increase fundraising, and expand impact across the country. Branding & Storytelling.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 16, 2024

In addition to emergency and episodic indicators, Data Axle Nonprofit provides audience indicators for high-priority categories in nonprofit fundraising: sustainers, donor advised funds, channel preference, planned giving, and mid-level and major giving. Audience indicator insights can be delivered in an average of two days.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

At the end of 2022, we asked 1,000+ nonprofit professionals what worked well in 2022, what they believed would work well in 2023, and their general outlook on the current fundraising climate. Based on survey results, we found that fundraising success is determined by the media channels nonprofits use to share their message and mission.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 13, 2024

Gwinn-Becker outlines the two core components of a robust digital archive and explains how fundraisers can use the archive to discover, reach, and engage more donors. The fundraising opportunities are immense — and not just for people who care about history. What Types of Organizations Should Create a Digital Archive? We can help.

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CauseVox

APRIL 12, 2022

Since 2015, Carousel Wishes and Valentines Kisses has been the ranch’s signature annual campaign to raise funds to serve more individuals with disabilities. This past year, they surpassed their fundraising goal of $115K. Fundraising Tips: Carousel Ranch’s Best Fundraising Practices. Storytelling. Make the Ask.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Nonprofits are always looking for new and innovative ways to fundraise. While it’s important to keep fundraising fresh and exciting for your supporters, it’s also crucial to remind them what you’re actually raising money for. Marketing your mission should remain a top priority in your fundraising efforts. Let’s get started!

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re running a marathon to raise money for mental health or you are a nonprofit considering hosting a peer-to-peer birthday fundraiser , building an effective personal fundraising page is the first step towards creating positive change in the world. What is Peer-To-Peer Fundraising?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2023

Fundraising is both an art and a science. To make fundraising a little easier for nonprofits, we put together this list of nonprofit fundraising best practices. Each of the items below is a best practice your nonprofit can use to raise crucial funds for your mission. New to developing strategic fundraising plans?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or you’re new to the sector, you’ve seen an effective holiday fundraiser. From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation. The Andrew W.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising. Organizations relying on event-driven fundraising suffered. And one of the biggest event-driven fundraising models shuttered their doors. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

We’ll also discuss why this time of year is so critical for fundraising efforts. . December 27-31: The final five days of the year are critical for year-end tax-deductibility messaging and are frequently the busiest fundraising days of the year when people begin to make gifts in earnest ahead of the tax deadline.

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