Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Brian Gardner defines social proof as “the positive influence created when people find out others are doing something – now, suddenly, everyone else wants to do that something too.”. Harness the Power of Storytelling. After all, the people on the charity: water team are masters at storytelling.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 28, 2014

Humberto Kam from the Monterrey Bay Aquarium and Cindy Johanson from Edutopia shared some case studies about storytelling and what inspires people to share your organization’s content. Humberto Kam talked about how they engage with influencers and let them spread and remix their content. SMOP14 @TSFF.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2015

We want to generate excitement. You know what content generated the most clicks on our web site? Were we in the business to cover the news, or to disseminate spicy New Orleans-influenced recipes? Crowdsourced information is valuable, but it represents the voice of the crowd, not always your or your organization’s voice.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2018

This strategy generates excitement around the cause connection, and it helps the brand benefit from the “halo effect” (gained via social media impressions and partnerships.) With crowdfunding individuals can donate their voice, network and time to the causes they care about. The content is authentic and produced in real time.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

I think the most important part of designing a competition that leverages crowdsourcing is to strike a balance between too many voices, and too few. The contest attracts lots of participants and generates great content for the organization – but more importantly provides an engaging space for the community. Embrace storytelling.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2018

This strategy generates excitement around the cause connection, and it helps the brand benefit from the “halo effect” (gained via social media impressions and partnerships.) With crowdfunding individuals can donate their voice, network and time to the causes they care about. The content is authentic and produced in real time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

Engage influencers and free agents. Pick a campaign and platform to experiment with integrating social fundraising , but build your network and get organized first. Let your stakeholders share their story and passion about your organization – from the heart and humor work. Cultivate and cheer on champions for your cause.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

NetSquared DC organized a panel discussion on Engagement Strategy: Empowering Champions* and Influencers* on November 3, 2015, to delve into this question. Interview people who are your influencers and champions, and find out why. But in general, many millennials want things to be easily accessible on their phones.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 1, 2007

But today I had an experience that reinvigorated my love for and belief in tangible projects that can fill museums with content that is user-generated, shared, and explored. But in this project, each artist is uniquely powerful because they give voice to something vital, something easy for viewers to access emotionally.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Our archeology did not aim to uncover the hidden voice of my grandmother, but instead to begin an ongoing practice of recreation. Often people exclaim, “I had this,” laying claim to a personal memory contained in a mass-produced object while relating the infinitely distributable value of storytelling.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 17, 2007

Unusual Projects and Influences. Tags: storytelling Technology Tools Worth Checking Out web2.0 They are committed to making this technology accessible (and free!) to educators permanently. there may be some great opportunities for collaboration for museums, too.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

Google Earth Outreach from Rebecca Moore: Google’s mapping tools may seem like an obscure tool to use in your work but these aren’t traditional maps: the new generation of mapping technology is fully interactive, enables storytelling, and more. (Did Influence decision-makers; impact public policy.

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Care2

MAY 15, 2009

Appalachain Voices: With ILoveMountains.org, Appalachain Voices created an always-available tour for politicians, activists, and interested citizens to fly over areas of the Appalachain area of the USA devestated by coal mining. Did you know you can embed an audio file in Google Earth?) Read the full case study here.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. Here are two strategies to implement in your direct mail materials to help you better connect with donors: Rely on strong storytelling. Influencers: Influencers are people who have a strong presence and following on social media platforms. Up your storytelling game. Use social media.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 20, 2021

However, the media is not as inclusive of everyone as it could be due to biases, prejudices, and stereotypes that have been passed down for generations. The first step is to start acknowledging our biases and to realize when and how they influence our actions. Here are a few guidelines to consider when choosing photos.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. The Nonprofit Storytelling Conference is unlike any conference you've ever attended. As you dive deep into the world of storytelling and connecting with donors, we also want you to have a great time and feel inspired when you leave. Nov 10 - 11.

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

Facebook, LinkedIn) Blogs offer a human voice, newsworthy information and experiences, and a forum for feedback -- and empower supporters to engage with and share ideas around your stories and news. ThePort, Ning) Multimedia content sharing is a powerful tool for storytelling, providing content that is easy to share and embed.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

And your voice and your unique personality that no one else has. And then what’s your voice? In a very loud world where there’s a ton of competing voices, what’s your voice and how has it kind of stand out in that space? Is it because it has a long-term impact on generations to come?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

From #batkid to #GivingTuesday, the Next Generation of American Giving to Content Marketing for Nonprofits , storytelling to social fundraising, retention rates to relationship building, the roundup below covers it all (and everything in between). When writing your fundraising appeals, it’s important to opt for the latter.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

It showcases diverse voices. This separates the desire to participate from the actual generation creative output. Tags: storytelling Unusual Projects and Influences usercontent. Participants only get 24 hours of fame, but they know exactly when they are. I promise a very different window into my life.

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Neon CRM

JULY 5, 2023

Harnessing the power of AI to generate or enhance content can help you create compelling posts while maintaining your unique voice and style. You can use it to kickstart your posts by asking it to generate a social media post and rewriting the resulting copy. AI content creation should be a tool.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Don’t make these storytelling mistakes. Email blast with an update on your goal to generate excitement. Generate excitement and highlight your progress in real-time. And determine your voice per platform according to your target audience on each. Do include visuals and a video. What went well?

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Don’t make these storytelling mistakes. Email blast with an update on your goal to generate excitement. Generate excitement and highlight your progress in real-time. And determine your voice per platform according to your target audience on each. Do include visuals and a video. How – the call-to-action.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 29, 2017

The 2016 Presidential election, and its outcome, signaled a significant shift in America – certain voices became louder and new perspectives came closer to the forefront. It’s a phrase we often hear from the mass media, and even the words that may filter into conversations with our families, friends and colleagues.

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