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

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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?

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The Science of Nonprofit Video Engagement: How To Use Emotion to Increase Social Sharing

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Their work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, CNN and AdWeek and Doug is a guest lecturer at Stanford University on the power of storytelling for nonprofit organizations. Emotional stories of beneficiaries. But if you tell a story that makes viewers feel afraid or sad, expect more comments than shares.

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Connected Generation: Youth Workers and Social Media

Amy Sample Ward

It was an excellent program , organized by Tim Davies and Katie Bacon , and featured excellent speakers with stories and experience to share from their diverse backgrounds. Here are the slides ( Hint: visit the slideshare site by clicking on the link below to see the speaking notes as well! ).

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Donor Personas: How to Identify Your Unique Donor Audience

CauseVox

She mainly gives by clicking the donate button in the bio link or on Instagram stories. By using storytelling techniques in your giving campaign like centering her as the hero, or providing clear and compelling information about how she can make a genuine change, your organization can truly make her feel seen and understood.

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Crafting Sticky, Emotional Stories That Reach Your Audience (Part 2)

Tech Soup

" Based on short summary text before the start of the story, you already know that Grace was assaulted. You have three sentences or fewer to catch your reader's attention and convince them your story is worth reading before they move on to something else. You need to think about it the same way when writing your story.

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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Stories are windows into new worlds. Now more than ever, nonprofits need to share stories of how they’re making the world better.

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10 Mistakes Your Nonprofit Is Making On Social Media

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Hint: A great time to do this is when you are creating your annual budget and marketing plan. Hint: I typically recommend posting 3-4x per week per channel as a starting point. they do an amazing job of visual storytelling), @rainforestalliance. , @habitatforhumanity. , @aspca. , Share impact stories. charitywater.