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. Don’t know where to start with digital fundraising?

Free 119

Free Help Fundraising Storytelling 119

Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Whether you are focusing an entire event around wine, or looking to include a few fun wine-themed elements in your already successful fundraiser, there is an exact science to both creating the perfect bottle, and to using this expertly-crafted beverage to raise funds that support your mission. Tips for Successful Wine Procurement Start early!

Fundraising 81

Fundraising Game Local Demographics 81

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 27, 2019

In this environment, you need to stay at the top of your game to make the most out of all the available opportunities. . Share a great story. People associate a passion with stories more than any data you could give them. By conveying great stories about your cause, people will be more motivated to give. Mobile Giving.

Game 69

Game Tips Fundraising Retention 69

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

I’m at the 2011 Games for Change conference today and live-blogging a few sessions! The speakers for this panel include: Tracy Fullerton – Electronics Arts Game Innovation Lab. They thought, wouldn’t it be interseting to create a game to get people in the library who may not have ever come?

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Game Culture Museum Change 140

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

The YouTubers who manage those channels know how to tell a story and they are experts in their field. But, here is a more contemporary take on the concept from Leah Hardy, Head of Gaming Marketing, Americas, Facebook. But I have learned a few things about each of those topics. For one compelling reason.

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YouTube Industry Leadership Podcast 221

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

But when the chatbot can write an essay, that’s another story. What can leaders do to prepare their employees to stay at the top of their game when the game is constantly changing? When employees attain new levels of ability, reward those accomplishments and celebrate success both individually and publicly.

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Team Time Skills Professional 221

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2020

This fall , Game On Cancer , a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign at Henry Ford Health System , finally cracked the code o n engaging patients and physicians. Pre-Game . T welve nominated physicians compete d for the title of Game On Cancer MVP – Most Valuable Physician. It’s magic.

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Cancer Game Detroit Flash 48

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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Story Guide Support Analysis 104

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The era of easy fundraising is over — it’s time to change the game, and we’ve got the Year-End and GivingTuesday playbook you need! The Comprehensive GivingTuesday Campaign Plan: Use this step-by-step roadmap to success. The Challenge Post-pandemic fatigue and economic uncertainty have caused a 10.5% dip in donations.

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Fundraising Template Calendar Consultant 99

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Philanthropic Games: Organize revenue enhancing activities during their time allowing guests to participate in a chance to win prizes through raffle, purchasing heads or tails opportunities, or a wine pull. Using a Committee to Plan Your Gala Planning a successful gala requires expertise and manpower. What is a charity gala event?

Charity 105

Charity Music Captivate Causes 105

Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s success than your board of directors. So, building a thriving, successful board of directors is one of the most challenging things an Executive Director (ED) must do. Your donors are already invested in your success and may want to be more involved as board members.

Nashville 80

Nashville Fun Celebrate Leadership 80

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

But multi-year giving is a cheat code in the donor retention game. Donor retention is the key to major gift and planned gift success, and multi-year commitments are one of the best ways to increase donor retention. Just a small improvement in donor retention rates translates into higher donor lifetime value. It’s a win-win!

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Retention Gift Donor Pledge 97

NTEN

AUGUST 16, 2011

By Jeff Ramos, Community and Content Manager, Games for Change. For the first time, this year's Games for Change Festival created an opportunity for producers of games in development to get live feedback from leading game designers, educators, and funders on the main stage. SOS_SLAVES. BOTTOM LINE & FUNDING.

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Game Change Classroom Machinima 81

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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Story Tips Online eLearning 64

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

She draws on rich and instructive stories of clients, leaders, artists, and athletes. People – Raising your game by raising the game of others at work and at home. However, the fundamental mindset shift from “I want to raise my game” to “I raise my game by raising the game of others” is not an easy one to make.

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Game Attitude Chapter Leadership 77

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

From a very young age, it is through stories that we learn about ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live. Digital storytelling enables nonprofits to tell their stories across multiple media, potentially in multiple languages, and to reach unknown readers and viewers through the power of tagging and amplification.

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Storytelling Digital Channel Profile 295

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

This will help you measure whether or not your campaign has been a success and will give you a benchmark for the year following if it’s your first time getting involved. Not all charities will surpass expectations to this extent but by being clear (and realistic) on what you want to achieve, you can set yourself up for success.

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Giving Tips Game Digital 112

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

You’ll also be able to add a special Donation sticker to Stories and Live videos and a “Donate”button to your profile, which will let users go directly from your content to a donation page. For example, the 2018 TwitchCon — a livestream gaming conference in San Diego — raised more than $200,00 0 for 10 charities.

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Fundraising San Diego Influence Profile 325

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The book, published earlier this month, and is called, There’s No Plan B For You’reA-Game. Former NFL All-Pro and now one of the most in-demand motivational speakers and trainers, Eason provides you the four-step, real-world, game plan to help you reach your goals (declarations) and to play your a-game. You keep committing.

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Game Life Teach Los Angeles 40

The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 22, 2023

Here’s how an online store can become a game-changer for your nonprofit: Financial Stability through Diverse Revenue Relying solely on donations or grants can be unpredictable. Showcase Stories and Impact Products can tell a story. Remember that patience and attention to detail are key to its success.

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Stream Online Integration Nonprofit 98

NTEN

AUGUST 3, 2011

Hot off the heel of winning a Games for Change Award for The Curfew and the release of their new game, Sweatshop , we spoke to Darren Garrett, the Chief Creative of Littleloud Digital Entertainment. How did Littleloud make the jump from creating games for Iron Man 2 and Dr. Who to winning a BAFTA Award for Bow Street Runner?

Game 68

Game Change Interview Broadcast 68

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Hit play and let’s embark on a journey of growth, learning, and success together—because when you bloom, we all grow! 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? It‘s Time to Decide.

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Podcast Fundraising Storytelling Culture 91

The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

Instead, it’s about opening up a space for conversation and learning, anchored in our own experiences and the stories you’ve shared with us. Effective leadership is vital for the success of any organization, and nonprofits are no exception. This isn’t about claiming expert status or offering one-size-fits-all advice.

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Nonprofit Leadership Environment Advice 59

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Attitude plays a huge role in determining how successful solicitors will be. This makes a compelling case that successful fundraisers possess and display mojo because they have earned it. Here 10 elements that culminate in fundraising success: The thirst for professional development is never quenched. Laura Fredericks, J.D.,

Fundraising 101

Fundraising Attitude Arts Causes 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Note from Beth: I went to my first Games for Change Festival ten years ago, in 2005 and have been a fan and supporter ever since. Games — both digital and analog — provide a great opportunity for inviting players to interact with a real-world causes and societal challenges. Games for a New Climate.

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Game Tech Support Module 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Stay in regular contact with newsrooms and pitch stories to help the organization reach a larger audience. Help uncover compelling or creative stories of impact to use in fundraising. Host a recurring or one-time game night with friends and make each round a split prize with the organization. There are many game options.

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Fundraising Mail Law Donation 343

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The opportunity to join a community of other nonprofit professionals using the platform to share ideas, success stories, and lessons learned. Create a unique game-plan. Access to an entire library of marketing templates, sample fundraising campaigns, and industry best practices.

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Effective Fundraising Nonprofit Channel 278

Greater Giving

AUGUST 1, 2023

Tapping into Your School’s Legacy for Back to School Fundraising Success As the summer draws to a close and the school bells begin to ring again, educational institutions across the country are gearing up for a new academic year. Demonstrating the tangible results of alumni donations can inspire others to give back.

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Classes Student Social Media Fundraising 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

This opens the possibility for multiple activities to occur at once, such as games , a meditation activity, presentations, auctions , and more. Pro Tip: In 2020, nonprofit professionals overcame a mountain of obstacles to perfect their virtual event game. 3) Grow your social media presence by following your supporters.

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Donor Ideas Social Nonprofit 328

Candid

JANUARY 11, 2024

This is key to living up to our nonprofit mission to provide data as a sustainable public good that supports the entire sector’s success. Candid has been in the data game for decades, with a team of dozens of professionals who have explored all the nooks and crannies of the IRS supplied 990 data. We do this in three ways: Enhance 990s.

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Data Profile Picture Accessibility 85

Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 4, 2022

The amount of data the hub compiled and dispersed was extraordinary, and its success caught the eye of UMass’s core leadership, leading to renewed support for the Salesforce platform. . One of UMass Amherst’s greatest Marketing Cloud successes has been the creation of journeys for recruitment programs. Cross-Campus Connection.

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Massachusetts University Communication Marketing 90

CauseVox

JUNE 6, 2023

Let’s dive in and explore all of CauseVox’s game-changing enhancements. Connect with your bidders on a deeper level by sharing your nonprofit's unique story, mission, and impact. Join the waitlist list to gain exclusive access to these game-changing features.

Captivate 54

Captivate Fundraising Sponsor Game 54

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Repeat what works – Run successful ads repeatedly until they stop selling. Repeat what works – Keep using effective stories, calls to action, and emotional appeals. Focus on participation – Judge success by number of donors versus just total dollars raised. Personal stories, donor benefits, time sensitivity?

Lesson 59

Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2011

Playing games has pushed into the primetime market, and with that statement, Chris Swain , CEO and Founder of Talkie, displayed a slide that showed weekly audience numbers for the wildly popular social game, FarmVille, towering above primetime television shows such as Dancing with the Stars , NBC Sunday Night Football and CSI.

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Game Channel Change Japan 62

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Prepare to be inspired by and to learn from the stories of more than 60 highly-successful female CEOs and leaders who are featured in Julia Boorstin ’s book, When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, How We Can Learn From Them. Second, I think we need to have more examples of successful female innovators.

Leadership 67

Leadership Benchmark Story Structure 67

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In the realm of event fundraising, a raffle is a thrilling game of chance where participants purchase tickets for a chance to win exciting prizes. Promoting Raffle Tickets: Building Anticipation Building anticipation is crucial for a success. Share your success story We want to hear from you! What prizes worked best?

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Practice Tips Captivate Flash 52

Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

#1 Use Data to Drive Your Strategy In episode 1 of “Year-End in July,” guests Rebecca Gregory Segovia, Matthew Mielcarek, and Joe McLaughlin illustrate how data-driven planning can result in year-end success. Tips for Success Combine third-party data with first-party data for personalization and a donor’s individual case for support.

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Campaign Guide Fundraising Storytelling 52