sgEngage

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Digital communications have become ever more important over the last year and a half, and visual storytelling is a critical part of an effective strategy. Visual images help supporters visualize and understand what the organizations are doing, and how their contributions make a difference. How to test and fine-tune a story over time.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

What if you didn’t need a highly trained designer every time you needed an image for an article or report? We are about to enter into a golden age of storytelling more unbound from resource constraints than ever before. AI image generators can create realistic images of people or things that don’t exist.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. But how do you actually pick a great story? And more importantly, how do you take a great story and turn it into a great fundraising story? . To have a great fundraising story, you need a few key things.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

These tasks require providing a compelling fundraising case for support and using it as the basis of your marketing and promotional efforts. One way to encourage people to support your organization is through great nonprofit storytelling. Where Should You Use Nonprofit Storytelling? Social media posts. Email newsletters.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Stories are powerful. It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? To that aim, there are two important terms to know.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Across the fundraising landscape, there is broad interest in reaching prospects and donors with more inclusive, equitable, and responsible messages. As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

Whether you’re trying to equip your team with the latest fundraising techniques or preparing volunteers to tackle new challenges, the quality of your training materials will impact your organization’s effectiveness. Use digital storytelling techniques.

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

The answer: tell an engaging story. But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act? Next it's really understanding how to properly develop your story so it has the problem, the solution, the impact and the ask, right?

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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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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. You can collect fantastic, compelling stories, but if no one hears or sees them, they fall flat. Image courtesy of No Kid Hungry.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Over time through powerful visual storytelling a nonprofit can build a strong brand and grow their Instagram following, but without the ability to link to a donate page inside of Instagram, it’s difficult to inspire your Instagram followers to do more than simply like and comment on your photos. Launch a hashtag fundraising campaign.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Navigating the complexities of year-end fundraising for nonprofits can often feel like threading through a maze of challenges. Be Realistic When it Comes to Goal-Setting Setting clear and realistic fundraising goals can also give nonprofits a strong predictor of upcoming campaigns. But fret not – this is where our guide comes in.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes From Events to Online: Adapting Traditional Fundraising Methods for the Digital Age In the grand theatre of nonprofit work, fundraising is the showstopper act. Virtual fundraisers can reach a wider audience, cut down on overhead costs, and offer flexibility for participants.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 13, 2024

You’ll also lose the stories they hold. As the founder and CEO of HistoryIT , she works with organizations to photograph and catalog the objects, documents, and images that accumulate over time and turn them into a collection that your team can search through and use. All their stories matter, and they matter on a larger scale.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

As End of Year Fundraising quickly approaches we've started to think of what you can do now to ensure a successful fundraising season. With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. 15 Minute Storytelling Workouts.

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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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Classy

JUNE 16, 2021

With Classy’s peer-to-peer and registration with fundraising campaign types, your supporters can sign up to fundraise on your behalf. However, many of the participants in these campaigns often are not professional fundraisers, so they need a little help along the way to ensure they can be as successful as they want to be.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, having a branded and compelling online presence is more crucial than ever. A captivating fundraising site and donation page make all the difference, but not every nonprofit has the resources or technical know-how to create an eye-catching digital home.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping. Use this space!

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

While there are many fundraising opportunities nonprofits can leverage throughout the year, GivingTuesday is undoubtedly one of the biggest. The #GivingTuesday hashtag gets billions of impressions each year, which tells us that nonprofits participating in GivingTuesday need a social media strategy to maximize fundraising.

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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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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. It’s a good practice to tweet content relevant to breaking news stories.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? Repeat what works – Keep using effective stories, calls to action, and emotional appeals. Creativity matters only if it sells.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. They speak to supporters with authenticity and display your story in a way that easily grabs the viewer’s heart. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. Videos show as well as tell.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising should be an integral part of your nonprofit’s direct response strategy. Direct mail fundraising can also feel more personal for donors, especially when your messaging aligns with their preferences. Top Direct Mail Fundraising FAQs What is direct mail fundraising? Let’s get started! Contact Us!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. Are you telling a personal story, creating a fundraising pitch, inspiring others to care about a cause , or teaching potential customers about your business? Who Am I Talking To?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The word “gala” conjures images of glittering ballrooms, elegant attendees, and a night dedicated to supporting a worthy cause. While gala fundraisers might seem intimidating to plan, don’t let the perceived glamor obscure their accessibility! Focus on storytelling. What is a charity gala event? Balance is key.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Online fundraising plays a critical role in helping organizations reach their yearly fund. These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! Here are 10 ways to use video in online fundraising for nonprofits. But it’s not always an effective path.

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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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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. TechSoup's annual Storymakers campaign launches September 5.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2017

TechSoup believes that nonprofits must have not only access to technology, but also the capacity to tell their story through video and images. Whether the goal is advocacy, fundraising, or a combination of things, the ability to tell your organization's story and compete in the digital space is critical.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The nonprofit fundraising calendar tends to go through phases of ups and downs. The “down” months tend to include most of the period leading up to the year-end fundraising bonanza. Incorporate these six elements into your website to see better fundraising results: 1. Motivational imagery. Intuitive user experience.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

For as long as nonprofits have been around it has always been vital for these organizations to convey the messages of their causes and missions, to tell their stories. Modern technology provides us all with new opportunities for storytelling, including new ways to approach the ever-important visual element. Explain that.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Here at TechSoup, we're big on stories. Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Use ads to promote major fundraising campaigns, events, or cause awareness days. Widening your audience reach provides your organization with more opportunities to expand your fundraising campaigns and raise more money for your cause. Knowing the best times to post ads throughout the year will increase your chance to gain new donors.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Fundraising events and one-time campaigns are great ways to raise money for your organization, but infrequent fundraisers don’t provide consistent income. Tell prospective donors your story and mission to show them why your daily operations are important. Facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

The real power behind appealing to this age group with your peer-to-peer fundraisers lies in the fact that they’re tech-savvy, have connections with like-minded individuals, and are willing to put in the work to help worthy causes succeed. . a thorough fundraising strategy. Add a visual element with images and videos.

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