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Storytelling Workouts for Year-End Fundraising

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. Yes, it’s 2018 and we are still talking about the power and benefits of storytelling. 15 Minute Storytelling Workouts. 30 Minute Storytelling Workouts. 60 Minute Storytelling Workouts.

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Grant Writing and the Perfect Storytelling

Tech Soup

Evening meals sometimes went on for hours as we continued our storytelling. When I began writing proposals, storytelling was the only way I knew to convey the problems my organization faced and what we were doing to overcome those problems. But storytelling still plays a prominent role in all requests that I write.

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3 Reasons Why Pinterest Is Still Relevant for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Julia Campbell is social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. The first question that probably comes to your mind when reading this headline is – “Pinterest? That’s just for pinning clothing and home improvement ideas, right?”.

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How to Maximize Success Stories Across Your Nonprofit’s Digital Channels

Nonprofit Tech for Good

WFP USA has posted a nearly 650-word story of Rani on their blog with a big headline, full-size photos, large text, and bold quotes. They also highlight how kids like Rani refer to the micronutrient powder they get from WFP USA as “magic sprinkles.”. The page includes several storytelling graphics.

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Tragedy in Charleston, South Carolina: Is Slacktivism Really a Bad Thing?

Connection Cafe

The entire nation tuned in as news of the event made front page headlines on sites such as CNN and ABC. This is what we often refer to as slacktivism : engaging in a cause over social media but not actively participating in that cause. Articles started trending. Celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Taylor Swift were tweeting.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

Get Fully Funded

There are plenty of ordinary happenings that can grab a headline, such as your nonprofit’s annual student art contest or upcoming 5K. Draft your pitch as an email with the subject as the headline you would like to see. Start with a headline that summarizes your news. For the subject line, write the headline you want to see.

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M+R’s Guide to A More Inclusive Media Relations Approach

M+R

What is our ideal headline? Guiding questions for identifying storytellers Storytellers are often the most critical piece of any media campaign. How can we build a supportive and trusting relationship with our storyteller(s), rather than one that’s transactional? What types of media outlets do we want to target?

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