The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Has your non-profit told stories? Are you trying to figure out how to get better results from the stories you tell? You’re in for a treat in this article as we’re going to talk about how to find your next best step in non-profit storytelling. We don’t want to tell stories just for the sake of telling stories.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But the potential for donor engagement and fund generation is immense. The answer lies in the power of storytelling. The power of stories Why stories? Stories have a unique capability to connect deeply with people. Pattern recognition: A storytelling superpower Our brains are wired to recognize patterns.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action. Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers? Stories make things real.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Host Mark Becker is joined by Joel Resnik, chief revenue officer at Gather Voices, in this episode of The NonProfit Voice Tech Series where they examine the power of video to tell your nonprofit's story, and even how beneficiaries and supporters can assist these efforts through user-generated content.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

When writing a story to raise money, an essential part of the story is a conflict. A problem or conflict in a story naturally builds a case for giving. However, many students and clients I work with compare their cause with others and doubt that they have a compelling enough conflict for a story.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

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. If you’re struggling to come up with high-quality imagery for your social media posts, AI image generators can help.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

That’s why we recommend contextualizing your impact numbers with a powerful story. By sharing compelling stories that highlight the real-life transformations resulting from their work, your grantees can demonstrate the impact they have on their communities. That rings true when it comes to telling stories.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When I talk with non-profit professionals about their storytelling endeavors, I often get asked questions about interviewing someone for their story. Story interviews for non-profits are a skill you can master. Story Interviews for Non-Profits – Why You Need to Have a Conversation and Not Just an Email Exchange.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. Storytelling is a skill.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work. Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face. Make eye contact with your audience. Don’t fake it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. Storytelling is a skill.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2012

While the exhibit was emotionally wrenching, not to mention disturbing, the most poignant was the children’s memorial that tells the story of innocent child victims of the genocide. You can find her story on the Generation Rwanda site). Germaine: A Social Entrepreneur. Favorite: On A Mission To Help Children in Rwanda.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. It is often much more effective to use as few words as possible and let images tell the stories for us. Vizualize Campaigns to Generate Excitement and Momentum with Maps.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

When written well, these will help you generate excitement, entice attendees to bid, and increase the funds you generate from your event. Incorporate Storytelling There’s no doubt that stories are powerful and evocative—we have plenty of books, movies, and TV shows as proof of that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. While Facebook and Twitter may be waning a bit in popularity and usage, visual storytelling platform Instagram keeps growing in engagement and daily time spent on the site. .

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Forum One

MARCH 5, 2024

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the work that the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum does each and every day to bring women’s stories alive and into focus. We invite you to explore one of the initiatives we’ve been honored to be part of creating to expand access to women’s stories in our nation’s history.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

Consider incorporating virtual fundraising events, like online bidding for auctions or peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, that cater to a tech-savvy generation of donors as part of your fundraising strategies for spring. The Power of Storytelling Showcase Impact with Fresh Narratives Spring is a symbol of growth and new beginnings.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

Engaging with younger generations. With video storytelling being their preferred medium, what better way to help nonprofits than raise awareness and engagement with a young audience? However, the internet can be a stressful place with many negative and sad stories and visuals. Tapping into new revenue streams.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Charitable acts and philanthropic giving are often passed down generations and are part of regular traditions. . 2021 Year End Success Stories. And now, a deeper look at what worked: Content and Storytelling for Year-End Fundraising Gains with Hope Services. Leveraging a generous matching gift offer.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Social media Social media advocacy enables you to mobilize thousands of supporters to get your issue trending, generate grassroots momentum, and keep your issue on the mind(s) of your decision-maker(s.) Story collection forms allow organizations to easily collect personal stories from supporters about how your issues impact their lives.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

Earlier this month, the Connected Generation conference brought lots of folks from organizations and direct services groups, as well as practitioners, educators, and researchers together in Bristol, UK, to talk about the use of social media in youth work. Tags: events presentation cgen10 community storytelling youth.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. A great story builds credibility and properly positions you in the eye of the buyer."

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

We’re about to witness the largest wealth transfer in human history as the Baby Boomer generation passes its wealth on to the next generation. Regularly include a paragraph or a story about legacy giving in your print donor newsletter. Incorporate planned giving stories into your marketing mix.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Last month brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. Storytelling is a skill.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Storytelling is a strategic tool that has been used since the beginning of humanity to transmit a meaningful message to others. Through stories, people can speak out their minds, share wisdom, and pass information to others. Generating compelling stories is no longer a luxury or a choice for nonprofits. Know Your Goals.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Engaging the next generation of donors, including Millenial and Gen-Z Donors, requires understanding their values and preferences. These generations are tech-savvy and spend a lot of time on social media platforms. These generations are tech-savvy and spend a lot of time on social media platforms.

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Care2

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Every new nonprofit I work with at Rad Campaign always tell me how they want their new website to do a better job of telling stories. They are usually in a terrific position to tell incredibly inspiring stories, but they don''t have the resources or the time to craft them. Nonprofit Online Marketing Trends'

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Tell a Powerful (and Personal) Story Humans are hardwired for narrative. Stories help us pay attention. They generate a-ha moments. And stories inspire action. Here are simple ways to use storytelling that will stick with your constituents and prompt them to support your cause. Lean on AI to craft a better story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? I may start with numbers, but the process of collecting anecdotal information or stories in a structured way from your audience/stakeholders can help you generate insights about what those numbers actually mean.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Note from Beth: The American Red Cross launched a user generated ad campaign featuring unscripted stories created and filmed by real people helped by the organization. 1) So, you’re encouraging your donors/stakeholders to create their own content or user-generated content. What is your definition of success?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

This versatile tool can generate text, translate languages, create diverse forms of creative content, and more. As pioneers in the nonprofit tech space, Qgiv also offers AI solutions with Fundraising IQ to generate emails, recommend auction items, suggest campaign improvements, and more!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

When asking members of The Storytelling Non-Profit community about their organization’s newsletter campaigns, the top challenge their organizations were facing was to find the right type of content that keeps their audience engaged. Share an impact story A great non-profit newsletter idea is to use storytelling.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

Use the power of a story to highlight the organization’s accomplishments I am a huge believer that board members don’t need to be subject matter experts to be good fundraisers. They simply need to be good storytellers. Stories are powerful at opening doors and hooking people’s interest.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Because, Thursday, September 8 brings the official release of Paul Smith 's new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. Storytelling is a skill.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 8, 2021

Using this research to tell an impressionable story, you can create a convincing grant application that will get your nonprofit the resources it needs. Get noticed among the giant stack of proposals with a powerful story about your organization’s impact. Ready to get started?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

For the sixth year, TechSoup's annual challenge will help nonprofits learn how to increase their storytelling skills for fundraising and advocacy purposes. Good stories power fundraising and marketing. Storytelling skills are also a prerequisite to successful advocacy. Take Part in the Digital Storytelling Challenge!

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