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Join Our 2016 Digital Storytelling Challenge!

Tech Soup

For the sixth year, TechSoup's annual challenge will help nonprofits learn how to increase their storytelling skills for fundraising and advocacy purposes. We also have a contest in which we're giving away US$7,000 in cash prizes and a new camera. Storytelling skills are also a prerequisite to successful advocacy.

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Even More Ways to Tell Your Story with Your Smartphone

Tech Soup

These apps can give your volunteers, donors, and constituents an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the important work that you do. TechSoup's Ale Bezdikian tested out Vine during TechSoup's Digital Storytelling Contest. But don't write Montaj off; the app packs some powerful storytelling tools. What's New.

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AFP ICON 2023 Recap

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Storyboarding can help you understand the full picture of what you want to show and what the most important aspect is to focus on.” Increased satisfaction, retention, and dollars raised because donors felt more positive about their giving experience. “Map out the story you need to tell. The outcome? It’s a conversation.

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Build Your Storymaking Skills with Free Events and Webinars

Tech Soup

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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In Search of Bachelors and Philanthropy in Rural Alaska and Video Story Capture Tips

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

So, I did an ambush interview ask him to share why community giving is important. I hope you’ll take the five minutes to watch the clip. If the latter, I have a storyboard in my head and edit as I go. Storytelling with social media, of course, is more than you and your subject with a camera. Some Tips.

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How to Create a Giving Tuesday Video

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Did you know that 57% of people who watch a nonprofit video go on to give? Which is why it’s important to create Giving Tuesday videos. Get started on your Giving Tuesday videos by following the tips below. Storyboard. Before you dust off your director’s cap, start by storyboarding the video that you want to create.

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Staying Nimble in a Time of Change

Connection Cafe

Current events continue to have a massive impact on consumer sentiment, and how and why they are motivated to give to nonprofit organizations. Who is giving, and how is giving behavior changing? Changes are happening…we need to be aware.

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