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Grant Writing and the Perfect Storytelling

Tech Soup

Evening meals sometimes went on for hours as we continued our storytelling. Consider this story, which has changed state laws throughout the U.S.: Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story. So, why would we not want to use this powerful communication tool when writing grant proposals?

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From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials

The Modern Nonprofit

Feature them on your website, in newsletters, on social media, in grant applications, and during fundraising campaigns. Who are your target storytellers? Ensure this system respects privacy laws and regulations, especially regarding data protection and consent. This transparency enhances the credibility of the testimonials.

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4 Quick Tips to Remember When Planning an Advocacy Campaign

Top Nonprofits

Leverage storytelling to build a base. For example, advocating for a law change may require the work of multiple governmental bodies, sign off by various elected officials, and also changing public perception — each of which could be an advocacy campaign in its own right. Leverage storytelling to build a base.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Fundraising & Grants/ @CASEAdvance. Fundraising & Grants. Fundraising & Grants / #CPI2019 / @NorCalGrant. Fundraising & Grants. Fundraising & Grants / #P2PForum18 / @P2PForum. Fundraising & Grants. Nonprofit Management.

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Calling all Faith-Based Organizations! Think You Could Use a Free Tablet?

Tech Soup

The Local Impact Map is a rich storytelling platform that uses mapping technology to place stories in a global context — as you can see in the picture below. c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. This Challenge is void in the U.S. Submission Restrictions. (a) a) In General.

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Are You Serving Youth in Your Community? Think You Could Use a Free Tablet?

Tech Soup

The Local Impact Map is a rich storytelling platform that uses mapping technology to place stories in a global context as you can see in the picture below. c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. This Challenge is void in the U.S. Submission Restrictions. (a) a) In General.

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Guest Post: Infusing “Social” into Social Justice Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. In this sound bite culture, social justice organizations must carve out nuanced positions on complex social issues, from racial and gender equity to immigration reform.

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