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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

Get Fully Funded

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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16 free nonprofit books for your summer reading list

Candid

This series features seven quick guides to support your professional success, including How to Find New Donors and Get Them to Give Again and How to Run a Strategic Planning Retreat. Hint: It takes courage, vulnerability, and trust.) Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team by Simon Sinek.

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Deepen the Donor Relationship by Focusing on the Donor Journey

Get Fully Funded

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. You’ll need a Donor Communications Plan that includes: Editorial Calendar for your newsletter, identifying heart-warming stories you can share each month. You can simplify the process by putting a few of these helpful hints into play: Automate. Map it out.

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Maximize Monthly Giving with Nonprofit Data Analytics

Pamela Grow

Your data can reveal hints about donors’ giving preferences, giving capacity, willingness to give, and the reasons why they support your cause. Analyze which types of content, stories, and communication techniques resonate most with your donors. Engagement with content. Engagement level. Monitor data and adjust your approach.

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How to Build Your Capital Campaign Plan

CauseVox

The easiest place to start is with the practical question of how much your project is going to cost. There are a few helpful hints that can get you started: Look at the donors you have and identify the largest donation you believe any of them will give. Focus on their impact and show that impact through stories.

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Nonprofit Transparency Best Practices: Building Donor & Public Trust

Whole Whale

We see those feel-good stories about amazing fundraisers on our feeds: “Viral Irish GoFundMe Raises Millions for the Navajo Nation In Act of Generosity That Bridges Historical Debt of Gratitude ”. Read on to learn more about nonprofit transparency best practices! We are not certified financial or accounting professionals.

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Mobile Fundraisers: Explore Best Practices & Campaign Ideas

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Whether supporters are donating through text or accessing your online donation page on their smartphones, it’s imperative that your organization has the tools, resources, and best practices to conduct a successful mobile fundraising campaign. 5 Mobile Fundraising Best Practices. Craft engaging (but concise) stories.

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