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Telling a compelling story: Communicating program impact in a grant proposal

Candid

But if you want to stand out in a crowded applicant field, it’s essential to communicate your impact clearly and compellingly. Impact,” “results,” and “outcomes” all refer to evidence that your program is effective and will be used interchangeably here.) It conveys the size and scope of your program—but not its impact.

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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

No matter how we are carrying on the conversation, a dialog like this without stories becomes stale and ultimately boring. That’s why we need to incorporate stories into our fundraising work. This story is contained in your case for support , and should permeate everything your non-profit does to communicate with donors and prospects.

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Three Steps for Finding Your Best Stories

CauseVox

Identify and develop the stories that will most effectively resonate with your audience. In this session, you’ll learn how to uncover personalized stories that authentically reflect your mission. Let’s explore this world together and help you find your next storyteller. How to conduct insightful discovery Interviews.

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Impact to Story: How to Explain Non-Profit Impact Through Storytelling

The Storytelling Non-profit

Having an impact or being part of an impact is motivating to donors. However many non-profits struggle to explain what their impact is in a clear and compelling way that motivates donations. Challenge yourself to think about how you would explain your work and impact to an 8 year old or to a grandparent.

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Advocacy for everyone: 6 ways to help your supporters take action

EveryAction

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives. Some have even described it as a grassroots rally on paper.

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Thursday Thoughts | Creative ways to show supporter love and demonstrate impact

EveryAction

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means many organizations are busy identifying ways to show supporters appreciation for their financial support, volunteer hours, and help promoting their organization’s purpose and programs—and showing this kind of appreciation often means communicating the impact a supporter has had.

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To Survive a Crisis, Lean Into Trust—CEOs Share Pandemic Stories

.orgSource

Our members were privileged to hear their reflections on a unique time in their organizations’ history and how the pandemic’s impact reshaped their future. Helping members identify challenges and opportunities before they become mainstream is a goal for.orgCommunity. Eroding Trust Trust was the theme for the ColLAB.

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