Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Check your organization’s website, recent RFPs, grant proposals, etc. for the most current language being used and incorporate it into your plan. Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process. Here's where it comes into play.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

Take, for instance, the ways so many of us reconnected with extended family members through the modern miracle of Zoom, sharing meals and moments we probably wouldn’t have, or at least, would have taken for granted, in the “before” times. Half of a Yellow Sun, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. – Janine Guarino, Senior Account Strategist .

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Connection Cafe

JULY 5, 2017

If we can demystify the terminology around outcomes measurement and impact storytelling, could that lower the barrier to entry? The difference between these two terms is at the crux of how we think about impact storytelling and the results-focused giving shift. Granting vs. Investing. In fact, a synonym for “grant” is “bestow.”

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept. Keep in mind that some activities and events can require a lot more time, budget, and staff, so be very thoughtful about what you plan on top of all of your other year-end campaign activities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

While emotive storytelling is crux to engaging the hearts and minds of social media consumers, advocates are ethically bound to preserve the privacy of vulnerable clients. What this often means is that their messages might not garner the media attention or viral traction they deserve. originality, empathy, integrity and courage.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2009

Everyone knows what Google Adwords are but what you may not know is that Google offers Google Grants (see previous rants on how great these are here ) of up to $10K per month to nonprofits to create their own ads and keywords and target them to specific users. 41 languages. Google AdWords. Free domain mapping.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2011

Granted, that's hard to measure." When the discussion turned to what words make tweets great it was revealed that a key ingredient to successful tweets wasn't so much language but good Twitter etiquette. " A tweet is also great when it provides useful information or inspires a reader to want to learn more.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. Look for grants. Here are some branding elements you should keep consistent across your operations and include in your organization’s style guide: Overall mission and goals Audience Tone and language Colors Logo Fonts. Use social media. Consider other media outreach. Find more major gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

As you develop your presentation, notice whether your mind wanders at moments where information isn’t easily digestible or understandable — either in your slides or in what you are saying. In your mind, establish how you want your audience to feel during your presentation: Enthusiastic? Go deeper — use empathy. Well, that depends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

As you develop your presentation, notice whether your mind wanders at moments where information isn’t easily digestible or understandable — either in your slides or in what you are saying. In your mind, establish how you want your audience to feel during your presentation: Enthusiastic? Go deeper — use empathy. Well, that depends.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

So keep that in mind. So keep that in mind. So keep that in mind, when we’re talking about roles for board members. So there is ways to engage board members’ hearts, minds, and passion for fundraising. You’re speaking my language. So I gave $500 a year to the organization. That’s a tip.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Harvey’s going to talk a little bit about getting inside the minds of donors. But if you can get inside a donor’s mind, I think that is the secret to reducing your attrition, which means increasing the number of people who renew and give you gifts year after year. . We’re going to do a little intro. . no, no, no.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

They were using music, dance, poetry, and storytelling, and they were succeeding. PG: I think that the one that comes to mind first is a wonderful picture of women in Kenya who are growing corn. In the last 20 years, they have given grants in the amount of almost $60 million to women in 164 countries.

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