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. Could funders prioritize storytelling as a reporting and evaluation mechanism? Storytelling'

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

At its very root, derived from the Greek word philathropia , philanthropy means “to love people.” It was a pivotal time when women began to exert more influence and demonstrate the different ways in which philanthropy could support the needs of all of humankind. Foundation.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

Stories help non-profits illustrate their compelling reasons for giving in a way that makes sense to people who aren’t doing the work day in and day out. Telling a story that pulls apart what that problem is will help donors understand the scope and impact of the problem your organization wants to solve. . The Values Story.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

When done well, your newsletter can even help your organization raise money. When asking members of The Storytelling Non-Profit community about their organization’s newsletter campaigns, the top challenge their organizations were facing was to find the right type of content that keeps their audience engaged.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A connected throughline of our shared humanity With that in mind, as I reflect on the influences, changes, and overall trends we have seen in employee engagement, philanthropy, and CSR in 2023, and those that are to come in 2024, I cannot help but be struck by the notion that it is not about specific trends or actions.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

As I dug into the advice, I couldn’t help but reflect on the way I engage with nonprofit social media: Is the use of humor and short-form video crucial for brands to grab my attention? Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos. Here are the top takeaways.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Her specialty is blending communications theory, field research, and practical sales experience to help professionals and non-professionals become more polished and persuasive presenters. She explains that: Visual aids energize your listeners and help them understand your points faster. The book is, Presentation Ready , by Terri L.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In John’s words, it’s “an anecdotal and thoughtful how-to guide to help you become more creative. Burk shows you what it takes to hire, train, and retain top people and build healthy fully functioning nonprofits. Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. But how, exactly, do you get from point A to point Z?

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Storytelling is a strategic tool that has been used since the beginning of humanity to transmit a meaningful message to others. Through stories, people can speak out their minds, share wisdom, and pass information to others. Choosing your audience will then help you know which type of story to collect. Choose the Story Type.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

It helps them relax. Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Storytelling is a powerful tool. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It didn’t take long).

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 28, 2022

Jack Harries understands the power of storytelling. chair and UK&I managing partner Hywel Ball, for a discussion that focused on how to ensure young people receive the right education and support to help them fight climate change, both now and in the future. Standing Up for Mental Health: Fireside Chat with Jack Harries.

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

Influencer. An influencer matching partner is an individual with a large social media following. Given their wide audience reach, influencers may be able to use crowdfunding to establish your matching fund. This can be a great way to get more people interested in your cause while securing your matching funds.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Attracts new supporters and partners with information about how they can help change the world. Investing in marketing helps you build a foundation for growth, community engagement, and impactful change. And each approach has different strategies to help you maximize your marketing efforts.

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

After the infuriating SCOTUS decision to gut Roe in 2022, Planned Parenthood saw a huge desire from supporters to take direct action but a lot of confusion and hopelessness on what everyday people could actually do in addition to donating. Enter: Planned Parenthood’s National Volunteer Program (NVP)!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

As a non-profit professional, it’s essential to come out of the weeds of individual storytelling so that you can be strategic with what you tell your audience over time. It can also influence other decisions you’ll need to make about your campaign, which I talk more about in this video. .

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. Look to Past Campaigns for a Fuller Picture It’s also helpful to analyze past year-end campaigns for insights. We can help. #2 Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re part of an animal shelter, wildlife conservation organization, or advocacy group, these insights will help you navigate the ever-evolving world of nonprofit marketing. Include a QR code or easy-to-type URL so people can access your website for more information. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Our hope is that this series will provide you with an even better understanding of the people who can help you move your mission forward. Right now, my donation amount is mostly influenced by my budget. I think this is a great example of how important storytelling is. The Donor : CM.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

But if you’re like most nonprofit organizations, you don’t have a whole lot of extra staff or time to devote to chasing news anchors and movie stars to help you get your mission in the public eye. This blog post will help provide some quick tips and techniques for helping your mission get more attention in less time.

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Forum One

APRIL 28, 2010

It helped me meet and reconnect with some of the most inspiring people in our industry, catch up on the latest social media technologies ( Whrrl !), I also had the privilege of speaking on another Online Storytelling panel with Roger Burks and Jay Davis. Have everyone buy into the idea that storytelling matters!

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Forum One

DECEMBER 1, 2021

“Digital transformation” may sound grandiose, but it just means the people, processes, and systems that leverage digital tools to help organizations realize impact. There are a number of trends worth exploring: Technology that fuels data-driven storytelling.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

From sharing your mission to advertising fundraising campaigns, social media offers plenty of opportunities to help you boost your fundraising efforts. Social media provides plenty of tools to help you create an effective strategy that can make a huge difference in your organization and help you meet the goals you set.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Online fundraising plays a critical role in helping organizations reach their yearly fund. These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! This can help you engage a wider global audience while breaking down geographic barriers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2021

During isolation, many people reported that it was nice to feel like someone is having a conversation with you, about topics you find interesting. Similar to other social platforms, you can follow your friends, creators, influencers, or celebrities. Audio-based entertainment is flexible.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

Luckily, there are several ways nonprofits can go about engaging young people, strengthening relationships between them and an organization, and eventually send them through the donor pipeline. Evaluate what the organization is currently doing to engage young people. Recommendations. Embrace diversity internally and externally.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Do you think you’re absorbing this information in a manner that helps you to grow? There are plenty of books, articles, and research papers (see, e.g., here , here , and here for just a few) on the topic of how people learn, but the reality is there’s a continuum. I’m guessing this may be helpful to you as well. We experimented!

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Your nonprofit relies on storytelling to forge emotional connections with potential supporters and spread awareness of your mission. Plus, inviting thought leaders, influencers , and other guest speakers that your audience cares about helps secure your place as a trustworthy nonprofit.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And in a digital world where 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media take some action, that’s a substantial missed opportunity. Understand your audience As the old saying goes, you can’t be all things to all people. One of the best ways to do this is by storytelling. Let’s dive in!

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Board members are often connected with people who can help you raise money in a variety of ways: they may have connections at other nonprofits, or they might be able to introduce you to potential donors through their own personal networks. You may be surprised by what you find!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It helps them relax. Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Storytelling is a powerful tool. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It didn’t take long).

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Start by thinking about the values and themes people associate with the holiday, then find connections between those values and the cause your campaign supports. Peer-to-peer, or P2P, fundraising involves inviting dedicated supporters to help your nonprofit raise funds by reaching out to their personal networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2009

Now to dig into this topic because it combines a couple of interest - storytelling with social media and working in a networked way. Lina offers a concise definition of Transmedia Storytelling , a concept and term coined by Henry Jenkins. It’s likely time to add storytelling to the task list.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

It helps them relax. Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Storytelling is a powerful tool. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It didn’t take long).

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Below, we have compiled some fundraising statistics that you should know, and 7 tips to help you make your fundraising initiatives more effective. Gen Zers are influenced the most by social media when it comes to fundraising. This will help instill confidence that donations, no matter how big or how small, will be put to good use.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 20, 2010

asked me to share some of my storytelling experience with the grantees in hopes that they would be inspired to better document and share the important work that they do and the impact they have in their communities. How organizations can build the storytelling culture into their DNA. John Snow, Inc. How to capture a story effectively.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The internet and 24/7 connectivity to the world around us have changed our relationships with people, businesses, and nonprofits in ways we couldn’t have imagined just a few years ago. Now, instead of relying on brands to market to us as consumers, we’re using the influence of friends and family to make decisions. 3: Donors Hold Power.

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