Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Since it wasn’t my idea, I had to generate interest in and passion for the project. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For example, Gen Z and Millennial audiences are active Instagram users, while older generations tend to be more active on Facebook. Use your logo as your profile picture. Plus, they allow your followers to create user-generated content that can help you reach even more audiences! What should you post?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

Each of those trends of course are important; however, it is about the bigger picture. Impact measured through storytelling Finally, as we look at the year ahead, I would be remiss if I did not mention impact.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

They defined data visualization as the representation of information in the form of a chart, diagram, or picture. Storyboarding can help you understand the full picture of what you want to show and what the most important aspect is to focus on.” Emily and Joe recommend to begin with planning before you ever look at your data.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Since it wasn’t my idea, I had to generate interest in and passion for the project. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Since it wasn’t my idea, I had to generate interest in and passion for the project. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

In previous years, we called it our Digital Storytelling Challenge. Any charity anywhere in the world can send us a short video or five-picture Flickr slideshow that tells about their work and will be entered to win some cash prizes. The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge received many many entries from 12 different countries.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Refresh your website with recent pictures, fundraising updates, and results of your work. By using both Facebook and Tiktok, for example, you can reach different generations of donors. No matter which platform you’re using to engage with your donors, focus on storytelling and sustaining relationships. Social media.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

When leveraged with other communication channels, direct mail can generate significant engagement and gift-giving from donors. This shows that appreciation for this communication channel is growing among younger generations. Consider incorporating these strategies into your preliminary concepts for the campaign: Leverage storytelling.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

In the digital age, where most traditional storytelling is done over the Internet, attention spans are ever shrinking. Of that 8 second average attention span, I can assure you that my generation is on the lower end of that count. The pictures told a story. In fact, the latest numbers given by the U.S. Is that a character flaw?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Here’s 5 infographics that will help you get up to speed about using visualization processes to generate insights from data. We’ve all heard the phrase, “a picture is worth 1,000 words.” 1: What is an infographic? Source: Infographics Archive - Click To See Full Image.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Since it wasn’t my idea, I had to generate interest in and passion for the project. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

One of the more effective ways to generate buzz for and traffic to your blog is to tap into the breaking news cycle. Nonprofits that work in international development, disaster relief, or wildlife conservation often do this sort of storytelling in print materials and website articles, but it also works extremely well as blog content.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Using Storytelling in Your Appeal . The dodo’s popularity brings up another excellent point: the importance of video in storytelling. Similarly, you can use your smartphone to take high-quality before and after pictures of more serious cases and add those pictures to a slideshow on your donation page.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Since it wasn’t my idea, I had to generate interest in and passion for the project. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

premium services (WordPress themes, Flickr Pro, Facebook custom Tab generators, etc.), You are not going to be a very good storyteller if you don’t read stories. 9) Browse pictures of baby animals regularly. and training (HTML, photo-editing, social and mobile media best practices ). Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 28, 2016

When it comes to video content generation, there are three main types of video content your organization should be focusing on: 1. Emotional Storytelling. As Vest put it, “If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is a video worth?”. If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is a video worth?”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2011

Here are my big picture takeaways from participating in this networked, virtual cross-generational exchange that explored the lessons learned from generation to generation –while encouraging more organizations to look within their own institutions at how they must change in order to attract, retain and engage new donors, activists, champions, etc.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

I believe that our children’s generation is key to creating lasting change in equality, justice, climate change, and human rights. Pictured: Devi Thomas’ sons. We need to involve them, learn from them, and do better ourselves in protecting them. Devi Thomas: Frida, tell me more about Our Kids’ Climate, and why is it important?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

On social media, storytelling is a powerful tool that can draw in people who have stumbled across your platform. Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words. Storytelling can help distinguish your social media from similar organizations. Everyone loves a good story. Make sure every visual tells a story.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Be sure to provide a full picture of the expenses you expect to incur, not just snapshots at different points along your timeline. Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process. Generating and maintaining prospect lists.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your community, protect the environment, or provide a lifeline to those in need, your storytelling ability can mean the difference between a thriving and well-funded program and one that falls flat. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

One of the more effective ways to generate buzz for and traffic to your blog is to tap into the breaking news cycle. Nonprofits that work in international development, disaster relief, or wildlife conservation often do this sort of storytelling in print materials and website articles, but it also works extremely well as blog content.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 29, 2010

. • In her post, Nonprofit blogs: why this one works , Lisbeth of Nonprofit Execs on the Edge points to 2 keys to a juicy blog: a focus on storytelling and blog posts that aren't staff-generated. Pictures have tenfold the value of words. Nonprofit 2.0 It's about our supporters. Include a photo in the post if at all possible.

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Achieve

MARCH 11, 2015

A generation of slacktivists? What if the problem with Millennials and fundraising isn’t that our generation doesn’t care enough to actually give? Peer fundraising is the best way to raise money from this new generation of supporters, and a few organizations are already harnessing this strategy. slacker + activist].

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia: My framework that I use with my clients is 80/20: 80% of your posts should be informative, educational, inspirational, helpful, valuable, shedding light on your programs, storytelling, etc. You’re connecting the dots to create a picture of what your organization is and who you are, who you stand for, and your values and ethics.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

The movement Valarie fostered through her advocacy on the road and in Common Ground has led to the formation of Groundswell , a “new multi-faith initiative that will channel the aspirations of the emerging generation and inspire strategic action for justice&# out of Auburn Theological Seminary , which Valarie is now leading.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2021

Then, craft physical and digital appeals that don’t compete with each other, but work together to create a comprehensive picture of your nonprofit. Unfortunately, online spaces are not always the best places for emotional storytelling. Build Momentum. Thank you letters are sent in the mail to those who participated in your campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

They employ numbers throughout their site to make people feel aligned with thousands of others, and they give a face and a voice to those thousands with pictures, videos and written stories. Harness the Power of Storytelling. After all, the people on the charity: water team are masters at storytelling. Be a Brand Purist.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 24, 2018

While setting your organization apart from others and generating familiarity can be challenging, creative interactions will help you cultivate new donors and engage existing ones. Engage your donors through storytelling by sharing how you are utilizing their money. People naturally look at pictures before reading text.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2015

The retreat curriculum is built around the a framework called “I-WE-IT” that covers mindsets and practical skills that today’s social change leaders of all generations need as we move towards more collective approaches. If you don’t know Chris Block, he is a gifted storyteller. Mindfulness can do that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Goodwill: It generates goodwill, especially if exudes humaness, humility, and/or humor. He generates Goodwill by being human and humorous. On Instagram, a photo is worth 1,000 words. Instagram is about storytelling. Specialization: It is precise, focused around a core talent or subject matter. What to Post?

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2011

For example, is it a call to action, a fundraising appeal, or just generating awareness. TechSoup's Digital Storytelling Campaign page, Nonprofit Social Media 101 wiki , and YouTube page offer numerous how-to resources and examples of effective nonprofit videos. Digital Storytelling Methods: Time and Resources Needed?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 5, 2017

If we can demystify the terminology around outcomes measurement and impact storytelling, could that lower the barrier to entry? The difference between these two terms is at the crux of how we think about impact storytelling and the results-focused giving shift. To get to the root of No. Outputs vs. Outcomes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

One of the more effective ways to generate buzz for and traffic to your blog is to tap into the breaking news cycle. Nonprofits that work in international development, disaster relief, or wildlife conservation often do this sort of storytelling in print materials and website articles, but it also works extremely well as blog content.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

Nature Conservancy’s photo contests : The crowd, in this case it’s one that loves nature photos, shares the pictures they love about nature and in the process grow their community. The contest attracts lots of participants and generates great content for the organization – but more importantly provides an engaging space for the community.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2013

This will help your content marketing efforts paint a better picture of how your organization helps to meet your constituents’ needs. Don’t be afraid to tap into those innovative concepts because they could present an incredible opportunity to reach out to your own community to find new ways to generate user-driven content.

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