Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

To run a successful nonprofit organization, you need to convince people to support you and help you raise funds to further your cause. These tasks require providing a compelling fundraising case for support and using it as the basis of your marketing and promotional efforts. Where Should You Use Nonprofit Storytelling?

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged. The benefits of strength-based messaging Strength-based messaging encourages long-term and recurring giving, rather than a one-time gift to meet an immediate need.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. But how do you actually pick a great story? And more importantly, how do you take a great story and turn it into a great fundraising story? . To have a great fundraising story, you need a few key things. You need one person. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

Especially not in our digitally revolutionized marketplace where you must actively pull supporters towards your magnetic center rather than pushing out energy likely to dissipate before it does your cause any good. And I also prefer a new donor paradigm that doesn’t look at donors from top to bottom based simply on the size of their gift.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 18, 2021

Sharing compelling stories is a critical aspect of your organization’s fundraising. They’re stories that can ultimately convince supports to make a gift. So how are you bringing your donors into your stories? How are you sharing your organization’s “most real, truest” stories?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Individual giving has seen a steep decline, with donors becoming more selective about the causes they support. This combination puts immense pressure on nonprofits to find creative ways to engage supporters and bring in donations. Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Visual storytelling through images and videos from the field helps make the crisis tangible and show donors their dollars at work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

When you invite these loyal supporters to take action, you need to introduce your campaign in a way that emphasizes their unique value and motivates them to help kick off your fundraising effort. And if your supporters don’t engage with your call to action the first time around, a well-structured follow-up is crucial. Make it personal.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Do you have neighbors, doctors, or local business owners who might support your fundraising efforts? You know your supporters best and which outlets they use the most. Once you hit your target, why not raise it another 25% for the cause you support? Tell a Powerful (and Personal) Story Humans are hardwired for narrative.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

To drive conversion and boost revenue, fundraising professionals will need to create campaigns that attract new supporters and prioritize donor experience. Show them precisely what impact their gift will make. PRO TIP: Crowdfunding campaigns are best for story-driven and time-bound direct giving appeals like Giving Tuesday.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

December 27-31: The final five days of the year are critical for year-end tax-deductibility messaging and are frequently the busiest fundraising days of the year when people begin to make gifts in earnest ahead of the tax deadline. 2021 Year End Success Stories. 4,248 total online gifts. average paid search, $.071

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The average monthly gift is $24, or $288 a year.”. When you think about growing your nonprofit’s sustainer program, are you thinking about your monthly giving case for support? Orbis, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting blindness in communities around the world, knows the value of their monthly supporters.

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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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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Lapsed donors are a valuable group of supporters. Their past donations prove they’re committed to your cause, and their familiarity with your organization means they’re often easier to engage than brand-new supporters. A well-written letter can inspire them to renew their support. Did it say, “Thanks for the gift!”

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

From there you can create two versions of your appeal: 1) thanking active donors for their previous contributions and asking for a final end-of-year gift to maximize their support, and 2) reminding lapsed donors about your organization’s important work while also letting them know they still have time to make a donation.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

CauseVox’s New Site Editor allows you to craft your perfect page without any design or tech experience and elevate your visual storytelling. You can add images, videos, text and forms to better engage with your supporters, donors, and volunteers. Create custom, stand alone pages to tell your story in more detail.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Round up a list of your major donors and task your team with sending them a personal video to thank them for their continued support! 3) Grow your social media presence by following your supporters.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Cylinda’s story aligns with why Rob Wu and Jeff Chang co-founded CauseVox in the first place. Eventually, they saw the need to harness technology to help simplify fundraising, inspire supporters, and rally communities. Using The Power Of Storytelling To Sell The Need. A great fundraiser is a great storyteller.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We hope that you will be able to take part in one or more of the many exciting events that we are offering this year and experience firsthand the pride we take in supporting our cause. In order to meet our mission and provide services in our community, we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses for support.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Recent statistics show that GivingTuesday revenue reached an all-time high in 2022, with supporters donating $3.1 It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. billion that year. That’s a lot of eyes!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

But year-end fundraising campaigns that exceed their goals happen because there is a compelling story behind them. In this post, you’ll learn why storytelling is a key component of your year-end fundraising campaign and how to start planning the storytelling aspects of your campaign today. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

These tips include how to make a planned gift request without making it awkward. Reach out to them individually, listen to their stories, and express genuine appreciation for their support over the years. Including your nonprofit in the donor’s Will is the number one way most nonprofits receive a planned gift.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Here are some strategies for attracting and retaining these younger supporters: Use social media to connect and engage Undeniably, social media is a powerful tool for reaching out to Millenial and Gen-Z Donors. Use social media to share your organization’s mission, impact, and success stories.

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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

Boosting your nonprofit’s recurring donor acquisition can help establish a consistent stream of revenue, improve cash flow, and provide much needed support during fallow periods. Your call to action sets the tone for your campaign, so be sure to emphasize why support is critical and timely right now. Identify the Right Target Audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. 1) Ask your supporters to create Facebook Fundraisers for you. Two-thirds of donors who make gifts do no research before giving. We give to what we know. nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You want your letter to sparkle with a short, amazing story so the recipient will eagerly read the whole thing. Confirms to the donor that you got their gift. Closes the loop on this gift and prepares them for the next gift. After all, they gave your organization a gift. Maybe you don’t know what to write.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2022

They were looking to create a one-stop shopping page for supporters that would make it easy for them to donate and learn more about their organization’s mission. They included an impact statement at the top of their page to reiterate how donors’ gifts will help and paired this with an eye-catching image to put a face to the mission.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

Do your supporters even know they can leave you a gift in their will? Regularly include a paragraph or a story about legacy giving in your print donor newsletter. Incorporate planned giving stories into your marketing mix. Share stories of your legacy donors. It speaks well to the donor’s beliefs and vision.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the journey of organizing impactful nonprofit events that will have your supporters eagerly waiting for the next one. Create awareness : Events give you a stage to share your story, educate people about your cause, and inspire them to take action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Storytelling is an essential fundraising skill for nonprofits. One of the most amazing nonprofit storytellers I ever heard in my life is Alberto Cairo (International Committee of the Red Cross) who delivered a truly inspirational speech during the International Fundraising Congress closing plenary. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

While acquisition is definitely a worthwhile goal, a sensible fundraising specialist will tell you that another top priority of any given fundraising project should be retaining the dedicated supporters that you already have. . Focus on impact storytelling . In contrast, an existing donor already has confidence in your organization.

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Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Speak with an expert cameron.patter… Thu, 04/11/2024 - 12:56 Support the growth and resilience of nonprofits Build grantee capacity Become a trusted partner by providing coaching, software, and technical assistance to support your grantees' greatest need – building fundraising capacity. Success stories “Jumpstart has been AMAZING.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In our first Countdown to GivingTuesday blog post we covered tips for determining goals, using impact to drive storytelling, and planning communications. If your organization is small, you may depend more on your supporters and board members than other staff members. Ask them for feedback on ways to improve how the stories are told.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

RSVP now for TechSoup's fourth annual Digital Storytelling Screening and Awards Party on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Pacific time at PARISOMA — and join us in celebration of the many powerful digital story submissions that came to us from all over the world! Featured Appearances.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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