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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

This will give you a good idea of what works and what doesn’t. Give reliable information. This will give you the best chance of getting your posts in front of your target audience. You might want to hire a photographer for events, then get participant’s permission to tag them in photos on social media.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

—– I’m really excited by tools that enable digital or transmedia storytelling. I recently attended the US launch event for Historypin is a new (and free) application for Android, iPhone, or the web that arranges photos, videos, and text in the context of time and location (leveraging the Google Maps API).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Over time through powerful visual storytelling a nonprofit can build a strong brand and grow their Instagram following, but without the ability to link to a donate page inside of Instagram, it’s difficult to inspire your Instagram followers to do more than simply like and comment on your photos. Promote your website.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Sponsored by Give Lively Increasingly, donors are turning to social media to find causes to support. According to a recent survey , almost half of millennials say they’re inspired to give to charity by social media. Click “Add a Button” on the top right of your nonprofit’s page underneath the cover photo. A menu will appear.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Julia Campbell is social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. If your nonprofits isn’t already using Pinterest to grow your online community and boost engagement, there are 3 reasons why you should give it another look. By Julia Campbell .

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The word “gala” conjures images of glittering ballrooms, elegant attendees, and a night dedicated to supporting a worthy cause. Popular activities include: Photo booth area aligned with your theme that allows guests to create buzz and share as a memory on social media. Focus on storytelling. Set realistic goals.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Yet many nonprofit leaders are intimidated by videos and more comfortable with traditional stories and photos to tell your organization’s stories. Some people you have provided services to might want to give back to your organization by appearing in a video. In short, videos make an impression. You won’t know unless you ask.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

However, a recent Giving USA report showed a 13.4 percent decline in giving by individuals (with overall giving down by about 10.5 percent after inflation adjustments) for calendar year-end giving in 2022. Just as the previous year was a complex year for nonprofits, it was also a complicated one for individual donors.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. Why is year-end giving such a big deal? Creating A Plan For Year-End Giving 2021.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

More people are giving, volunteering, and being inspired to participate than ever before. 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. Why is it so important on this day in particular?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Facebook is a great tool for sharing photos and videos, spreading news of events and sharing company updates. Once you have their name and email, you can stay in touch and ask them the give again in the future. Prioritize posting photos or short videos with succinct captions over very lengthy updates.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

With so many cute cat photos on the Internet, it's tempting to just grab one and use it on your website. But what are the rules and where can you get good public domain or Creative Commons images to spice up your website? The Rules on Using Images. You don't need to register an image with the U.S.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

The last three months of the year are when 37% of giving occurs. With all the details ironed out, all that’s left is to upload your image or video with your text copy and publish your Facebook Ad. These custom audiences give your organization a fantastic opportunity to utilize Facebook’s lookalike audience option.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

You have a smartphone, some skills, and a willingness to learn, but somehow your photos look slightly off. Your conference photos are always whitewashed, your last demonstration photos were too dark to share, and red-eye is still very much a thing in office photos. Did those photos capture the emotions of a face?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Modern technology provides us all with new opportunities for storytelling, including new ways to approach the ever-important visual element. That is the topic of the most recent episode of The sgENGAGE Podcast: Visual Storytelling: A Picture is Worth 60,000 Words. Wrap our heads around the idea of visual storytelling.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The “up” months include the year-end giving season, where donors are inspired to make their last tax-deductible donations for the year. Show the real impacts that year-round donations can have on your mission by using compelling images within your website. Intuitive user experience. Simple navigation. A fast load speed.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

GivingTuesday is an excellent opportunity to use storytelling to draw in new and existing donors and supporters of your cause, on December 2 and beyond. You can drive social media to your blog as well, where you can post more substantial content within your updates , such as interviews, photo galleries, Q&As, and more.

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Classy

JUNE 16, 2021

In your instructions, you can also include helpful tips for things like what campaign photo the fundraiser might want to use, or ideas for their campaign page’s headline. Storytelling Examples. Storytelling is a key way to connect donors to your campaign and humanize the fundraising process. High-Level Tips for Success.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

For example, when asking for donations at Christmas , you might focus your messaging on the season of giving or use religious language if that aligns with your target audience’s values. Around holidays, your supporters likely feel extra generous and may want to take their giving a step further.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Like any other marketing tool or social media platform, TikTok’s value is in its storytelling ability. Our Generational Giving Report found that Gen Z prefers to give via social media apps! Check out Giving Tuesday’s TikTok for great examples of reposting UGC! Check out the examples below! Press the “Go LIVE” button.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Use Images to Visualize and Explain. Images make content 55 percent more memorable than words (or so says the author of this presentation ). Well-utilized images can enhance and reinforce your messages like they do in this example. Importantly, do not use images just to decorate. Image 1 : Damon Nofar. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2016

And data storytelling is at the forefront of such initiatives. At first thought, data and storytelling sound like an odd mix. "Data" sounds dry, while storytelling weaves narratives aimed at appealing to people's emotions. Bringing data to life, giving it context and meaning, is crucial. Images: Silk.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 9, 2020

In addition to using Trello for The Storytelling Non-Profit, I use it personally for meal planning and household management. A story bank is central place to capture any text, audio, video and photos associated with a story. I often keep this board open in my browser all day so that I can refer back to it and stay on task.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

Don’t underestimate millennial giving power. Millennials are motivated to give to causes that appeal to their values. Achieve found that 90% of millennials who donate are motivated to give by a compelling mission, rather than a specific organization. . volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. .

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Are you shocked to find out that uploading photos is the number one activity on Facebook, or that Pinterest is the number one growing social platform these days? There's no question that social media gives us the power to easily create, curate, and share the precious moments of our lives. You are the storyteller.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

At first glance I noticed the words and what they were signaling [image] which is a fearful discourse, and it immediately raised concern in me from a framing and messaging perspective. It’s just ridiculous to say that they didn’t alter this image and darken it in any way. I looked at this as a designer and laughed at that, right Devyn?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts. This drives trust that can encourage future giving. This can help you engage a wider global audience while breaking down geographic barriers.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

Use a few impactful images as well to enhance your storytelling. Some social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook are primarily geared towards visual storytelling, so make sure you have impactful, attention-grabbing photos and videos to share with. However, these images aren’t just useful for bidding.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

This includes an optimized website that’s mobile-friendly and easy to navigate, strategic use of search engine optimization (SEO) to increase visibility during times of high public interest, and an established monthly giving program to facilitate the transition from one-time to recurring donations. This builds a connection.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

When we feature a group of people, we create a barrier to emotional connection that is critical for giving. Another aspect of a great story is that it clearly states a problem; this is the problem your donors will help solve by giving to your cause. . The same goes for a photo. Tell them how much to give.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

Having a content calendar that everyone can access, will not only show the rest of your team what you’re working on but also give them the opportunity to contribute. Ideally, it’s good to test tools around scheduling, campaign management, image and video editing to find what works best for your organization. 6) Plan your campaigns.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2017

TechSoup believes that nonprofits must have not only access to technology, but also the capacity to tell their story through video and images. Simply put, a good video or set of photos can make the difference and result in a donation or a supporter taking action on behalf of your nonprofit. Storymakers 2017 is here!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

Love of Philanthropy Photo Contest « Vivanista | Living Well. – "Join Vivanista in sharing the love of philanthropy by participating in our Love of Philanthropy photo contest that showcases images of what it means to be philanthropic." " Great example of digital storytelling and community engagement.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2013

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge is back and there are some great prizes in store for organizations with the most creative, compelling, and entertaining stories. Adobe : Adobe products aren’t just for creative professionals — with a little know-how you too can make powerful digital images and videos.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

especially since social networks are naturally optimized for visual storytelling. Give feedback, ask questions, and make people feel heard. The organization has posted a photo and a question to showcase their interest in the follower’s stories. Image Source: St. What if you don’t have the funds to give anything? .

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Looking for inspiration or hands-on help with your digital storytelling? Portland, Oregon: Websites as Storytelling Tools: A Case Study.

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