Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Evening meals sometimes went on for hours as we continued our storytelling. Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story. So, why would we not want to use this powerful communication tool when writing grant proposals? It never occurred to me that there was any other way to write a grant request.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

Grants are a fundamental source of revenue for growing organizations to accomplish large projects and receive financial support outside of individual donations. This guide to grants for nonprofits covers the basics of grants including types of grants, examples, where to find grants, and tips for grant writing.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. Start small and work your way out. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

In 2020, nonprofits raised around 20% of their income from grants. Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. Below, we’ll cover nine best practices and tips on how to write a winning grant proposal. Leverage Language and Formatting From Past Grants.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Here are five ways to prove impact through storytelling—and how you, the grantmaker, can help. Your role as a grantmaker could involve providing guidance on ethical and trauma-informed storytelling practices , ensuring that an individual’s story is shared with dignity and respect.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

During the chat, @GivingTues will start with welcomes, and then lead a discussion about storytelling best practices. But the GivingTuesday spirit still continues until the end of the month with #MyGivingStory , a contest where your nonprofit organization could receive a grant up to $10,000. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. Start small and work your way out. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer? Q: What kind of folks have asked about becoming a grant writer?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2014

I don’t have to tell anyone who reads Beth’s blog about the value of storytelling. Few would deny that storytelling is a powerful tool for inspiring action and influencing thought leaders, donors, and decision makers. However, few of us working in the social impact space could admit to utilizing storytelling to its fullest potential.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Small to mid-sized nonprofits: rather than hiring your fifth development director in three years, consider outsourcing your creative and/or grants, freeing up your fundraiser’s time for growing relationships. Your emotional case for support drives all donor communications, from grant proposals to web copy to fundraising appeals.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

As you’re about to get back to work, a board member stops in to tell you about a new grant *opportunity.* HayDay If you’re in search of grants, you want to know Kimberly and Amanda co-hosts of the popular podcast, Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such. All day long your goals are hijacked. PamelaGrow.com.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 24, 2017

Finding grants for your nonprofit organization is a lot like shopping for a pair of jeans. Plenty of resources exist to find that perfect grant for your organization that has the style, flexibility and price tag you need – or maybe that’s the jeans. Square one on your mission to finding grants for your nonprofit starts here.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

4 Steps Executive Directors of Nonprofits Can Lead with Confidence Grant Writing & Funding Podcast Dr. Patton McDowell, a nonprofit consultant and leadership expert, helps executive directors learn how to enhance their leadership skills, build relationships, and expand their communities. Listen to this episode. Listen to this episode.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Storytelling is an essential fundraising skill for nonprofits. One of the most amazing nonprofit storytellers I ever heard in my life is Alberto Cairo (International Committee of the Red Cross) who delivered a truly inspirational speech during the International Fundraising Congress closing plenary. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, grants to create publicly available data sets or data training for marginalized groups or under resourced organizations do not by themselves lead to equitable outcomes. Storytelling Storytelling has also become a prominent concept connected to data processes in philanthropy.

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

“We discovered a significant lack of personalization and segmentation in our brand messaging and storytelling, and personas were our response to that,” Smith said. To help Make-A-Wish diversify its storytelling, See3 created nine audience personas to represent current and potential volunteers, donors and wish referrers.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. They can be used to attract new donors, to engage with community members, supporters, and other stakeholders, and to help with grant applications.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This includes in-kind and online donations, grants, cash, checks, and more. Make-A-Wish Foundation is a nonprofit that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. Their logo is a white star on a blue background, and their tagline is: “Granting Wishes, Changing Lives.”

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In this article I’m going to show you my approach to narrative and storytelling in email that has helped me raise just shy of $1m in a year for one of my clients. The post How to Write Fundraising Emails That Hook Readers appeared first on The Storytelling Non-Profit. The First 120 to 150 Words of a Fundraising Email.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A great grant proposal is really just exceptional storytelling that matches a need for financial support.”. Quotes: “Boards decide how fast you’re going to move as an organization.”. “We We had our grantmaking and community leadership committee really own sort of the nuts and bolts of developing our advocacy agenda.”. “A

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference AFP ICON and NTC are fun and educational, but they’re really big conferences! If you’re looking for a smaller event with a more specific focus, you may want to check out the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference! Learn more about the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Learn more about AFP ICON 2024.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Five Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE! Knowing where to find grants is critical if you want money to pay for programs and projects. And THAT will increase your chances at getting grants for your nonprofit. With the right message and the right avenues to spread your message, you will be positioned for success.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Together with partners like Salesforce, over the past 16 years (RED) has raised over $700 million dollars for global health, and (RED)-funded grants have impacted over 245 million people. How Can Brands Leverage Storytelling To Tap Into the Cultural Zeitgeist and Shift Public Perception? And storytelling is at the very heart of that.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The first grants are to be awarded later this year. Here are ways nonprofits can contribute to the preservation of local journalism: Funding and grants: Nonprofits with education missions can apply for the available Press Forward funding and secure a five-year grant.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Grant Writing Grant writing is a key component of fundraising. It’s also an area where board members can be particularly helpful, especially if they have experience with grant writing or have connections in the community.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

From scientists to politicians, activists to storytellers, women have always played a major role in shaping society into what it is today. The theme was chosen in “recognition of women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, and more.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

They simply need to be good storytellers. Storytelling opens doors and creates interest and can be coupled with an invitation to “take action” on the organization’s website which hopefully helps them acquire email addresses. Demystify fundraising Nonprofit fundraising can feel daunting and overwhelming, especially to board members.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Much of what they talk about centers on grants made, assets held, and gifts received. Here are five steps you can take to make that happen with your storytelling: 1. Then, rather than focusing your storytelling on your foundation, you can focus it on those potential partners. Most foundation stories start and end with money.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 31, 2012

This special digital storytelling episode of Nonprofits Live will include secrets from the pros for nonprofits submitting photo and video stories to the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge in February. was awarded a Knight 2010 News Challenge grant for Stroome , a collaborative video editing and publishing platform designed to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

So, of course, I want to encourage you to share your giving story and compete for cash grants for your favorite nonprofit organization. MyGivingStory is a social media storytelling contest that fosters a public conversation about giving and inspires more people to give. Post Your Story. Share Your Story on Social Media.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Feature them on your website, in newsletters, on social media, in grant applications, and during fundraising campaigns. Who are your target storytellers? Start your testimonial collection campaign, nurture a storytelling culture within your organization, and integrate these powerful voices into your communication efforts.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

That’s okay—mine the ideas your organization already has, like old grant proposals, newsletter content, informational handouts, and other similar sources for inspiration. Her early career focused on content creation, engagement and digital storytelling work. Tell the self-editor in your head to be quiet for a bit and just write.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Leverage storytelling to build a base. For example, according to Crowd101’s guide to Google’s Ad Grant program , the search engine behemoth donates up to $10,000 in monthly Google AdWords spending to qualifying nonprofit organizations. Leverage storytelling to build a base. Rely on established relationships. Where do they live?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

First use this year’s revenue to establish a baseline for all your expected revenue, including but not limited to individual giving, major gifts, events income, expected pledges, and grants. Finance Director Government Grants INCREASE IMPACT Optimize grant management to ensure alignment with mission and efficient use of funds.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 13, 2016

The start of the grant process is similar to writing this article. Tina, the development director, found the perfect grant in the most unlikely of places…) A bold proclamation? Tina, the development director, found the perfect grant in the most unlikely of places…) A bold proclamation? Let’s do that. Shop Local.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. O'Fallon, Missouri: Learn How to Apply for a $10,000 per Month Google AdWords Grant. Storytelling and Content Strategy Best Practices.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

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