Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

Also, Dads can be notoriously difficult to find a gift for as there are only so many coffee mugs, golf balls, and ties one person can need. Also, Father’s day actually owes its history to nonprofits for its creation, so supporting charity is in the day’s DNA. More on that after the tips to get people to donate. Make it personal.

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DipJar

APRIL 14, 2022

Behind an unassuming Woolworth’s storefront in Greensboro, NC, Civil Rights history was made on a February day in 1960. The story of that day, the movement it spawned, and its lasting impact are told at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. They are a DipJar customer whose cause and work deserve to be highlighted.

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DipJar

MARCH 17, 2022

It is a great example of a storied institution finding new ways to support the community it serves and provide new ways – including DipJar – for the community to support its good work. It is used by people in many different ways. Now, there are almost one million people participating in services.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Online channels (email, social media, website, donation forms, and texting) encourage real-time interactions, personalized messaging, and taps into tech-savvy younger donors. One-time and non-donors might receive compelling stories and testimonials that inspire them to get involved.

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we were using more and more technology in our work and personal lives. In other instances, education efforts were focused more on the people they serve than on their volunteers. When we’re in person, some of those clients weren’t able to access our programs because there was no transportation.

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Forum One

JULY 20, 2022

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) was planning the next installment of their already-successful and well-attended event, “A Seat at the Table.” I was thrilled to share the story alongside the program creators, NMAAHC’s Dierdre Cross and Leslie Walker , at the recent MuseumNext virtual conference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 6, 2019

Highlight amazing work being done by a great person or great cause that you know or support. History of #ReclaimSocial. In a year that social media scandals and negative stories were becoming more relevant, there was also a growing need for a focus on the positive side of social networks.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Next, if your CRM allows it, create smaller lists based on details around their history with you. Creating these smaller, behavior-based segments allows you to write tailored messages that will feel personalized to each donor. Focus on connecting your donor to the people they helped instead of to you, the organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

Prepare to be enlightened, fascinated and inspired by the stories of some of history’s iconic men and women that show where they were at near the age of 25. Dilenschneider tells these stories of 25 men and women from around the globe who shaped the world in his new book, Nailing It. Author Robert L.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? At its most basic level, storytelling is a way to convey facts, information, history and experience from one person, the teller, to another, the listener, but it goes deeper than that.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

An integral part of powering that purpose is intentionally telling the stories of our customers and partners, with a focus on action, impact, and culture. Inheritance” is a critical reporting project by The Atlantic that aims to gather, examine, and share stories of the African Diaspora and the Black American experience at scale.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Because this work is so incredibly important to me, each year, I update my own personal best practices for inclusive philanthropy. As we celebrate Women’s History Month and beyond, here are 5 inclusive strategies to accomplish fundraising success related to women donors. Women’s History Month).

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

The process of creating donor personas is important because it helps you truly understand and connect with your supporters on a personal level. For instance: Customer Relationship Management systems (CRMs): help us track donor interactions and giving histories. Why Do Donor Personas Matter?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 9, 2023

Former IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty led one of the most high-stakes corporate transformations in business history. Just as impressive was her personal transformation, having overcome childhood challenges to become one of the world’s most influential business leaders ( Fortune magazine’s #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

people who want to help. Getting a good look at organized data will tell you a story about your supporters’ journey with your organization and the experience you need to create at your event. Use information wisely to reach folks with a personal, heartfelt invitation to join the fight your organization began.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Those that are published don’t actually reach many of the people who might want to read them because of affordability. It made me who I am. I’m a big fan of the printed book and always have been.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

From there, you’ll tell your organization’s story through a series of touch points (or communications) that resonates with each group. These are the people who are actively and increasingly contributing to your organization. A possible answer here would be to personalize your communication with them. Persona #4—Fickle Friends .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2019

Highlight amazing work being done by a great person or great cause that you know or support. History of #ReclaimSocial. In a year that social media scandals and negative stories were becoming more relevant, there was also a growing need for a focus on the positive side of social networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2012

The main exhibition tells the history of Rwanda leading up to the genocide, what happened, and the aftermath. While the exhibit was emotionally wrenching, not to mention disturbing, the most poignant was the children’s memorial that tells the story of innocent child victims of the genocide. Germaine: A Social Entrepreneur.

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

There’s a lot of news right now about people using AI to achieve better results. Your website is a great source of information about your company, including its products or services, its mission and vision, and its history. In one conversation, Bard told me that we could meet in person or on Zoom to discuss my questions.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2023

It’s funny to think, my life could have taken a different turn had I believed that person. As we celebrate Black History Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters will shine a spotlight on the contributions of African-Americans. And maybe inspire more young people to change the narrative, ‘if you can dream it, you can be it.’

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action. Storytelling matters in grant writing for two key reasons: Stories help you stand out. Stories make things real.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

When members hear about a specific person who overcame adversity because of their help, it paints a vivid picture of the impact and value of their contribution. It’s simple: when people feel good about themselves for doing something, they’ll likely do it again. It’s about making your members feel something.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Why should people care? 3: History of the Organization – Give a brief summary of the founding of your organization and a short history of its work to date. #4: Use statistics and charts, but more importantly, tell the stories of those you have helped, use testimonials, and then back those up with the numbers. #6:

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Prepare to be enlightened, fascinated and inspired by the stories of some of history’s iconic men and women that show where they were at near the age of 25. Dilenschneider tells these stories of 25 men and women from around the globe who shaped the world in his new book, Nailing It. Author Robert L.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

That way, you can focus your time and effort on the stuff that can’t be done on a screen, like building those in-person donor relationships. When it comes to online giving, donors don’t have to stress about being there in person or mailing in their support.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people. According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Send personalized thank-you messages, emails, or letters to acknowledge their support—even if you have an automated email acknowledgement message. You segmented your donor list based on their giving history, interests, and engagement level, right? You may inspire more people to donate, knowing their contribution will be doubled.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I don’t give to people who can’t even tell if they’re boys or girls,” an irate long-time donor said before slamming down the phone. The people deeply invested in achieving social justice often lack the financial resources to fund their mission because of the systemic barriers they face. Pearls are not purse strings.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Former IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty led one of the most high-stakes corporate transformations in business history. Just as impressive was her personal transformation, having overcome childhood challenges to become one of the world’s most influential business leaders ( Fortune magazine’s #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row).

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make. Showing impact numbers and, more importantly, stories keep donors informed and engaged. But remember: You’re a person talking to other people. And not just any people!

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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? Story and mission video. Story and mission video. Do you need to bring more people in alignment with your mission? Do people in your community know who you are, but have trouble articulating what your mission is?

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VQ Strategies

AUGUST 24, 2022

Traditionally, recruitment focused on looking outward to find and attract people to engage in activities in support of the organization’s cause. But the story can be much richer than that. What else is part of your recruitment success story? Recruitment. While recruitment efforts have evolved, so have perspectives on retention.

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Care2

AUGUST 28, 2009

The folks who run Story of My Life , a website that encourages everyday people to chronicle the stories that make up their life (aka anthologies) and share them online with friends, family and future generations, has cooked up a new project aimed at nonprofits. Did I mention that the Story Tellers Project is grant funded?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Don’t be that person to your donors. It doesn’t tell the long history of how they’ve grown. It tells the story of one life being saved. Make them feel good about giving – The story of the dog going blind absolutely tugs at your heartstrings and make you feel good about giving. Element #1: Personalize it.

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