NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? I shared this on Twitter and the conversation brought out some interesting points that I curated in “Storify,” a story telling tool. (I As @orgnet says, “Turning data into stories is the real trick.”.

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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. For example, you could plan to post short, engaging Instagram reels to share your nonprofit’s story and easy ways a younger audience can get involved. One of the best ways to do this is by storytelling.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

In contrast, deep purpose leaders grasp more acutely the mechanisms by which purpose galvanizes organizations and generates outsized performance. Rather it is a generative force that allows the enterprise to simultaneously perform better on its commercial and social objectives. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Team Fundraising Peer-to-peer fundraisers can also be structured to include teams. Setting Up Your Personal Fundraising Page A personal fundraising page, like the one seen above, is where individuals or individuals within a team can share their story, set a goal and invite their network to give. Why do you care?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In contrast, deep purpose leaders grasp more acutely the mechanisms by which purpose galvanizes organizations and generates outsized performance. Rather it is a generative force that allows the enterprise to simultaneously perform better on its commercial and social objectives. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This can naturally generate an avoidance response in many donors. Remember, storytelling is a powerful way to share your message. stories about why they chose to give that way, what your mission means to them, and how they feel about the impact they’re helping to drive will work best, coupled with actual photos whenever possible.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Your organization’s social media strategy should be a carefully structured plan with SMART goals, posting frequency, key dates (like an awareness month tied to your mission), and content guidelines for posts. What is a good social media strategy for nonprofits? Transparency. Your donors want to know how their money is being used.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2009

Now to dig into this topic because it combines a couple of interest - storytelling with social media and working in a networked way. Lina offers a concise definition of Transmedia Storytelling , a concept and term coined by Henry Jenkins. It’s likely time to add storytelling to the task list.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Though increasingly rare to find an auto-generated, unclaimed page, they do exist. Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs. For example: 1.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

We tell stories to make sense of the world around us. Stories are based on commonly held beliefs about people, institutions, and society. When narratives are reframed, a context is created to help generate widespread support. Does it flow clearly and authentically from the stories and concepts about the issue?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2022

In contrast, deep purpose leaders grasp more acutely the mechanisms by which purpose galvanizes organizations and generates outsized performance. Rather it is a generative force that allows the enterprise to simultaneously perform better on its commercial and social objectives. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For broader reach, reach out to local newspapers, radio stations, and TV channels and pitch them on stories that highlight your fundraiser. You can further incentivize these kinds of sales by creating a structured referral program that rewards those who bring in additional attendees. Emotional connections drive ticket sales.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In contrast, deep purpose leaders grasp more acutely the mechanisms by which purpose galvanizes organizations and generates outsized performance. Rather it is a generative force that allows the enterprise to simultaneously perform better on its commercial and social objectives. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

Companies 52

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In contrast, deep purpose leaders grasp more acutely the mechanisms by which purpose galvanizes organizations and generates outsized performance. Rather it is a generative force that allows the enterprise to simultaneously perform better on its commercial and social objectives. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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Companies Culture Generation Question 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The session was an introduction to design thinking methods and to generate ideas for instructional modules for networked leadership development. How do we help individuals and organizations make that internal shift in mindset as well as structure for working to be effective? How do let go and allow for emergence?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

From ensuring equal access to education to advocating for mental health awareness to creating black history for future generations, all of these organizations inspire us, and we hope they inspire you too. One of their current policy proposals hopes to to enact solutions that address the structural nature of racial disparities in the economy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

premium services (WordPress themes, Flickr Pro, Facebook custom Tab generators, etc.), All that said, as social media managers, we need to read in order have moments when we are completely immersed in a story using our brains to process words, sentences, story structure, and plot lines – not just soundbites, headlines, tweets, and pins.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, stories are more than just words on a page or images on a screen; they are the beating heart of your mission. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures. One of the primary ways we do this is through story. Now imagine your ideal donors. Who are they?

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

The best fundraising strategic plan tells a complete, organized, and analytics-based story that your team can actually use to help your campaign be more successful. Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2009

In particular, the building of platforms that allow for (1) storytelling and communication, and (2) effecting and demonstrating impact, allow for continuous commitment to the movement. Creating a sustainable engagement platform within your existing structure takes time, creativity and dedication. The Story of Stuff.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2012

Their new report dives into lessons on how to engage volunteers in community change efforts, telling the unique story of KaBOOM!, In return, she'll invite you to join her no-charge webinar in July, "How to Tell Your 5-Star Stories" Hurry, the deadline is Wednesday, June 13th. The Knight Foundation published KaBOOM!:

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

They reach out and welcome and mentor newcomers and newer people to the community. Each session has someone assigned from the community to help curate and assist. It is great to observe a conference where the “elders” and the next generation of young leaders provide mutual respect and support.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

One of the best parts of developing a book is learning new stories. For me, the early stage of writing a book is a treasure hunt--an excuse to seek out new examples and ideas that strengthen the story. Since we're "telling the story of America through structures," how in the world do we tell this one?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The afternoon featured six mini-workshops that drilled down in the use of the tools such as Facebook , Blogging , Storytelling , Listening , Twitter , and Social Media 101. (The What Powers Learning: Sharing Experiences and Stories With Peers. The Colorado Trust blog has notes here.). Some Reflections.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2021

5) [eBook] Successful Virtual Fundraising Events: Inspiring Stories from Nonprofits. 6) [eBook] Compelling Storytelling for Virtual Fundraisers. You know you need a powerful story to share with your donors and supporters. Here to the rescue is our Compelling Storytelling for Virtual Fundraisers guide.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Discover how these and other factors are irrevocably changing the ways donors structure their largest gifts of a lifetime. General / #frank2016 / @frankgathering. Accounting / @nysscpa. Accounting. Jan 20 - 22. Fundraising / #casesmg / @CASEAdvance.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

1) Visual Storytelling. The best weapon against apathy is a compelling story. But it’s one thing to tell someone a story and another to show them. Visual storytelling does exactly that. For a deeper dive into visual storytelling, be sure to download this free comprehensive guide on how to develop high-impact videos.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

They are natural storytellers and advocates for your organization. So we want people who are respected community leaders, strong communicators, people who will generate energy and momentum, and credibility and trust in the work that you’re doing. And so I would think about your own personal story, why are you here?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

Then around being an advocate, share their personal stories. You have to teach them to share their personal stories, and we’re going to get into that in more detail in what I’m talking about around sharing the personal story. I’m elevating the story each time, you know how we exaggerate. not a jet.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising catapults your supporters and donors into your organization’s narrative; it is powerful and increasingly popular because the fundraisers become the heroes of the story. As they do, they’ll spread the word and share your story. What Are The Benefits Of Peer to Peer Fundraising?

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

Peer-to-peer fundraising catapults your supporters and donors into your organization’s narrative; it is compelling and increasingly popular because the fundraisers become the heroes of the story. As they do, they’ll spread the word and share your story. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Statistics: The Benefits.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

Peer-to-peer fundraising catapults your supporters and donors into your organization’s narrative; it is compelling and increasingly popular because the fundraisers become the heroes of the story. As they do, they’ll spread the word and share your story. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Statistics: The Benefits.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

It’ll open with candid stories about the ups and downs of working in social good and close with an afternoon of action and volunteering with local nonprofits. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. The Nonprofit Storytelling Conference is unlike any conference you've ever attended.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2007

About 100,000 new weblogs were created each day According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project report, "Bloggers: A Portrait of the Internet’s New Storytellers" from July 2006: 8% of Internet users, or about 12 million American adults, keep a blog. Today, the blogosphere is doubling in size approximately every 230 days.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

There is no better way to structure your thinking that the POST which stands for People, Objective, Strategy, and Tools. 3: Socialize your content with compelling stories that inspire people to donate. Successful crowd funding depends on great storytelling. And the moral of the story is…. Click to download worksheet.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 17, 2016

It’s no secret that storytelling in the digital age is essential for nonprofits , but the efficacy of stories depends largely on how clearly and strategically they’re communicated to each audience, or persona. it's easy to just talk about retweets and likes, but there's a great chance this is only part of the story.

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