See3

APRIL 9, 2024

By putting together a comprehensive profile of your audience, your nonprofit is better able to create personalized content that speaks to your audience and drives them to action. Push your organization to start telling new stories. But stories that focus on the nonprofit often fail to drive constituents to action.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

In our roles as non-profit storytellers, we often need others to tell us their stories so that we have material to work with. We need to collect and share individual stories that highlight our organization’s impact and show the difference we’re making in the world. Story interviews can bring up all kinds of memories and emotions.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Passionate in its belief that people with additional needs shouldn’t have to compromise their hopes and aspirations, the organisation strives to take a whole-person approach to beneficiaries, supporting every aspect of their lives. Supporting the Individual Through Person-Centred Care. Transforming the Future Through Technology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To captivate your audience and make a lasting impression, follow these tips: Tell Your Story : Your nonprofit has a unique story to tell, and it’s essential to share it authentically. Personal stories from beneficiaries or volunteers can be particularly effective in conveying your organization’s message.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2021

Social psychologist, Heidi Grant Halvorson , wrote Succeed to help you understand how goals work, what tends to go wrong, and what you can do to reach your goals or to help others reach theirs. In her 260-page book, Halvorson covers : • How to set a goal that you will pursue even in the face of adversity. •

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. Create Space for Evolution Don’t fixate on giving every goal a finite timeline.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We love hearing about nonprofits’ successful fundraising strategies in action, and sharing these stories allows nonprofits to learn from each other. One of the best ways to become a fundraising success story is to leverage the data in your nonprofit donor database to better reach and personalize donor outreach. No problem.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Not only do you have to pick the type of event, such as a charity golf tournament , gala, or bake sale, but you also have to decide if your event will take place in-person or virtually. To help simplify your nonprofit event planning processes , this guide will evaluate the three most popular event formats: in-person, virtual, and hybrid.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Social psychologist, Heidi Grant Halvorson , wrote Succeed to help you understand how goals work, what tends to go wrong, and what you can do to reach your goals or to help others reach theirs. In her 260-page book, Halvorson covers : • How to set a goal that you will pursue even in the face of adversity. •

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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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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

Imagine a story where someone was born, everything went perfectly from beginning to end, and then the story was over. When it comes to a good nonprofit story, struggle and overcoming are at the center. Knowing what struggle your nonprofit helps solve will help you get good at identifying which stories you should be sharing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. One-time and non-donors might receive compelling stories and testimonials that inspire them to get involved.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What are the strategies and tactics that best helped you achieve your goals last year? 2) Review Your Goals. 2) Review Your Goals. Review your end-of-year fundraising goals, but think deeper. Donors shouldn’t be motivated to give because of a number that fits into your programmatic goals. Here’s how to start.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. Here’s why storytelling is so vital: 1) Creating an Emotional Connection: Stories have the power to evoke emotions and connect with audiences on a personal level.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Why Tell Stories in December. There are so many reasons why your non-profit should tell stories. Stories help you explain your theory of change in a clear, tangible way. The Future Story.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Telling great stories helps your non-profit get its message out into the world, connect with new audiences and motivate people to take action like making a donation. In this article, I want to take it back to basics so you understand what is a story and why they matter for your non-profit. What is a Story? There you have it!

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The idea for Veterans Heritage Project began in teacher Barbara Hatch’s classroom in 1998 when she was inspired to invite veterans to share their stories with her students. Saluting Stories of Service is one of The Veterans Heritage Project’s signature events that features a silent auction. Powerful Impact Statements.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Then, you cross the finish line – and end up raising 12 times your fundraising goal ! Ah, the powers of technology.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

Story arcs play an important role in non-profit narrative development. We often place a lot of emphasis on individual stories and use those individual stories in fundraising and communications. Why Non-Profits Need to Think in Story Arcs. Over time, a season in the case of a TV show, a story arc reveals itself.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In particular, they have a track record of running incredible #GivingTuesday campaigns, exceeding their goal year after year. Fiver’s goal is to empower children to make positive life choices, to become engaged citizens, and to succeed in school and beyond. Set A Goal. Why CauseVox? Insights From Fiver.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

That’s why we often say that advocacy is for everyone: when decisions are being made that affect your organization’s work, mission, and vision, it just makes sense to get involved, unite your supporters, and move them to take action with you in pursuit of a specific mission-oriented goal. Lobby days (in-person or virtual!)

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CauseVox

JANUARY 21, 2022

We learned important personal and professional lessons through the trials and sprints of the last two years: resiliency, the importance and interdependence of our personal and community safety nets, our boundaries, and awareness of our respective privileges and challenges.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

Whether you tell stories in your fundraising or communications program, chances are you want to understand the impact and return on investment (or ROI) of the stories you tell. It can be near impossible to measure the success of a story if you haven’t first thought about what your desired outcomes are and drivers of success.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

— Personalized communication and engagement strategies are critical to helping mid-level donors see the value and potential impact of increasing their donations to your nonprofit organization. But have no fear — personalized approaches don’t always require more time or resources from busy fundraisers. These four are key: 1.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Issue awareness campaigns and messages can be directed at existing or potential supporters, with the goal of educating them about a specific issue. Legislative advocacy and lobbying Legislative advocacy happens when someone contacts lawmakers with the goal of influencing legislation. This is where issue awareness comes in.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Social psychologist, Heidi Grant Halvorson , wrote Succeed to help you understand how goals work, what tends to go wrong, and what you can do to reach your goals or to help others reach theirs. In her 260-page book, Halvorson covers : • How to set a goal that you will pursue even in the face of adversity. •

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Individuals raising money for a cause they care about deeply want to surpass their donation goals and build enthusiasm for the mission. Person-to-person matchmaking, though, is just the beginning. Set a Goal, Then Raise It For individual P2P fundraisers, having something to aim for always helps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s like seeing a new place through the eyes of a local, where you engage in authentic conversations, share personal experiences, and build a community that’s genuinely interested in your cause. Ready to meet (and exceed) your 2024 fundraising goals? Social platforms are all about relationships first. Say their name.

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Forum One

JULY 20, 2022

Instead of pausing the event, NMAAHC saw a new opportunity to create a virtual version of the event that achieved new goals and continued the mission of this amazing event. I was thrilled to share the story alongside the program creators, NMAAHC’s Dierdre Cross and Leslie Walker , at the recent MuseumNext virtual conference. “A

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While advocating for survivors in San Francisco, I witnessed first-hand how critical stories are in tapping into people’s empathy. However, it wasn’t until my career took a turn into strategic communications and marketing that I learned just how integral a winning story is to the success of an advocacy campaign. .

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2021

Colleen McGrath, Development Manager at Mojave Desert Land Trust told us that she joined the MDLT team after the event was in place, but it was her work responding to COVID and bringing in the personal touch that helped their Miles for MDLT event reach success in 2020, and come back for more in 2021.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. Highlight authentic stories: Share real-life examples of the impact your nonprofit has made. Search Engine Optimization. But you can change that.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? At its most basic level, storytelling is a way to convey facts, information, history and experience from one person, the teller, to another, the listener, but it goes deeper than that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

Make sure it’s timely, personalized, and has a sense of urgency. Make it personal. If possible, use tangible examples to show how their personal contributions have supported your mission. Offering to help each donor customize their personal fundraising page is another nice touch. Provide all of the details.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

Not only do small donations can help you reach your fundraising goals but they also present a great opportunity for long term growth. If you’re raising funds to support an after-school program that prepares kids in low-income areas for college, consider sharing their stories. 2) Be sure to thank all donors.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing goals often focus around building recognition, fostering community, and increasing your funds raised. Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission. Event and campaign marketing Events and fundraising campaigns provide a vital in-person marketing opportunity for your organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. Platform builder.

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