Achieve

MAY 24, 2024

Keep in mind that nonprofits aren’t as strictly subject to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act as for-profit businesses, meaning that your organization is allowed to opt-in supporters based on implicit consent. Use active voice and express urgency, such as saying “Give $15 to our campaign to end child hunger by midnight!”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Black History Month is a time to honor the incredible contributions the Black community has made throughout history and to take inspiration from those stories to shape a better future. Putting people first is paramount — especially when making big organizational decisions, like implementing and adopting new technology.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Read the previous posts on overcoming the fear that your story doesn’t matter and the idea that success is selfish. . These are three mindsets you can have surrounding your script—the dialogue you have in your mind about yourself, your history, and your future. This post is part of a series on limiting beliefs.

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Kindful

APRIL 5, 2021

You’ll need to determine what you are trying to convey to viewers: Are you trying to tell your story? With a goal in mind, you can begin to build your nonprofit video. Story and mission video. Story and mission video. Research shows that stories can be up to 22 times more memorable than just facts. Thank you video.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We listened to the "rising voices of the people we serve" as a foundation staffer framed it recently. At times those voices were passionately personal, at others they were mandates delivered through data. Holding questions about power and privilege in mind, is it still justifiable that such waste is required of nonprofits?

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Nonprofit membership programs can help your organization raise money, build your network, and give members a louder voice in your organization or community. Member management software not only keeps track of your members, but also member demographics, preferences, and their history with your organization. Money management.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission. Your nonprofit marketing approach relies on stories, statistics, and emotional appeals to connect with potential supporters on a more personal level to rally support for your cause. Increases volunteer engagement through public recognition of their work.

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Kindful

JULY 22, 2021

Based on that, you’ll know which story you want to use and what emotion or tone you’re trying to convey—and how you want that story to make the audience feel. . Now that you know the four things you must include, here are a few extra things you can include in this document: Background and history of the organization.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

The increase in violence and hatred has not only been observed in countries with a history of exclusionary laws but also in France and Germany which saw a 39% increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2021. Read about the history of the LGBTQ+ community and understand the challenges the community is facing today. In the U.K.,

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

Develop your brand voice. Before you get started in building a content strategy, you should first ensure you know your brand voice. A brand voice is your reference point for how your organization speaks to various audiences, both internally and externally. So, how do you create a content strategy? And what should it include?

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This is well documented, and even the history of people describing themselves as white goes back to the slave trade. Maybe we’ll start with you, Amy, bring your voice in. And I had two very specific ideas in mind when I was thinking about the soundtrack to accompany this poem. It’s not their story.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

“Frank” (who anonymously shared his story with us) has always been an avid reader, but the progression of his neuromuscular disease to his arms made reading difficult. Few were available, and he had trouble with the ones that were: they’d often be in a format that didn’t work well with his voice recognition software.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In fact, people are much more likely to remember a story (63%) than a statistic (5%) according to research from Stanford University. Getting Attention’s guide on nonprofit storytelling recommends including the following elements in your stories: . Utilizing stories on Instagram for a more personal experience . Segment donors.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

In fact, people are much more likely to remember a story (63%) than a statistic (5%) according to research from Stanford University. Getting Attention’s guide on nonprofit storytelling recommends including the following elements in your stories: . Utilizing stories on Instagram for a more personal experience . Segment donors.

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VisionLink

JULY 4, 2011

So sit down beside me and tell me your story, If you think you''ll like yesterday''s wine. Three hundred million of us, each with our own story; the story of who we are and who we hope to be: our family background, our history, our culture, along with our hopes, our dreams, our aspirations and our prayers for our children and for the world.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Repeat what works – Keep using effective stories, calls to action, and emotional appeals. ” For nonprofits, this shows the value of thoroughly researching your donors’ demographics, history, and motivations before crafting appeals. A relatable human voice connects. Helping real people should be the star.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Others have voiced worries about AI threatening human jobs and perpetuating discrimination. You could turn to ChatGPT to help you outline captivating, story-centered messages that get people excited about contributing to your campaign. When you’re ready, you can start shopping for an AI tool, keeping your goals and budget in mind.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2012

(As Frank Barry wrote in his post , choose a photo that keeps your brand in mind, but also shows off your culture, history, mission, and values.). Know your story, audience, and goals. How can you bring your story to life in a compelling and genuine way? How to Find Your Voice. Share candid, personal stories.

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

Our review of the application uncovered interesting facts about the founding history, challenges, missteps in designing for accessibility, and potential in the application’s future product mapping. Using the app, organizations can share educational content, tell their stories, and gather insights and feedback from their audiences.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2020

That puts us far ahead of this time during the last presidential election but we shouldn’t get comfortable yet – in 2016 nearly 100 million eligible voters didn’t make their voice heard at the ballot box. There may be news stories about legal battles contesting ballots. Good luck, and happy voting.

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EveryAction

MARCH 16, 2017

Whether quietly spearheading some of the world's most groundbreaking scientific and medical research or not-so-quietly leading revolutions on the battlefield, our history is ripe with stories of ferocious, adventurous, enlightened, and persistent women. Gabriela Mistral. Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson. Roxane Gay.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 19, 2015

The curatorial team or a multidisciplinary team who have the audience in mind when decisions are made about the best way to connect visitors to the collection?" What is on their minds. Community First Program Design At the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History , we've gravitated towards a "community first" program planning model.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 17, 2014

Some of the best welcome messages are personal stories about why the writer works at the organization and why the mission is so important to him or her. And since email is casual, this is the time to establish your organization’s online identity and voice. Be relaxed, personable, and warm – not institutional-sounding and formal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2009

Take a minute and jot down all of the breakthroughs in communications history you can think of. Who has been in charge of, and in control of, telling our collective stories? This is why history needs you. We need you to create and share your stories. Find like-minded folk. Introduction. Are you ready? What is it?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A volunteer recruitment letter is a more formal way of soliciting volunteers, but you can have your current volunteers personalize them for the prospects they have in mind. No matter what outlet you think might suit your target audience best, here are two tips that can help you work with the media to recruit volunteers: Pitch a story.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 30, 2014

Here are five things a millennial would tell you as you work to connect and engage with the largest generation in American history. Tell stories. Keep this in mind when you think about looking for your next generation of donors. And we need to do so in their language. The takeaway for you? Tap into this power. Post pictures.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2017

A new generation of advocates are making their voices heard and are ready to do more than just speak up – they’re ready to act and to lead. Use social listening to mobilize real-time passion from your supporters when the moment is top of mind. This march is said to be one of the largest one-day protests in U.S.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

All you have to do to get to them is scan and skim through a brief history of why we think nobody reads on the web. Results will, of course, vary -- and you should keep track of your web analytics -- but keep this in mind: that second problem with reading online, that it's physically harder, won't be true for much longer.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Now we have smartphones, whose data, when strung together forms the story of our lives. I can’t remember when I first heard, our identity is the story we repeat to ourselves. Our Stories. Today we have a wild abundance to the ways we collect our stories. What emerges is a story – your story.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

We help you all tell your story to the masses and raise more funds faster. And I’ve been able to see other people’s make that shift in their minds, other nonprofits and leaders. That’s kind of a part of my story. So number one, step one, craft your core story. Essentially, what do we do?

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 8, 2024

Telling engaging stories about your nonprofit requires more than just broadcasting an overview of your mission and history to the world. With this in mind, you could include stories in your auction marketing materials that illustrate how your programs have helped kids learn to read. Adapt to each platform you use.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. This is a must-buy app if your nonprofit regularly tells your story through mobile photo-sharing.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 25, 2008

AD: I think it is important to start by saying that the Women of Color Resource Center came out of a lot of political thinking and activism of the late '60s and '70s, when women of color really felt that it was important that their voices be heard in a movement that was largely dominated by men, and also white women and white allies.

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M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

I am furious , <FirstName> We are on the verge of passing the most significant climate legislation in history, and one single senator is blocking the way. In medias res Start your story in the middle, without providing context or background, to draw your reader quickly into your narrative. We know that.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 25, 2009

In the case of Slavery in New York , the end of the exhibition featured a story-capture station at which visitors could record video responses to a series of four questions about their reactions to the exhibition. A lone "What do you think?"

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Achieve

JULY 14, 2022

Then, over the course of 3-5 more emails, they will learn about your organization’s mission, available resources, and stories of impact. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when sending out an email newsletter: . Just be sure to send the email shortly after an event so that the experience is still fresh in their minds. .

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 24, 2007

Climate change is on people's minds. People want to be on the right side of history. BB: Can you share a story of how a family's life has been changed for the better by Fair Trade? She's the first person in the history of this entire area to go on to college. So, we're mindful of that. Everyone goes to the store.

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