Blue Fox

MARCH 23, 2022

I want to share a story with you, and I hope it will help you or someone you love one day. March is not only Women's History Month , but it's also Endometriosis Awareness Month. I'm risking here. Almost a year ago, I was diagnosed with an incurable, chronic inflammatory condition called endometriosis. Most people haven't. Chantal PS.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2021

Some of my favorite decision-making lessons from history and from the book include these: Own your decisions. When possible use stories and illustrations to make your point about your decision. Author Dilenschneider suggests takeaways about decision-making from each featured historical figure.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The month of October is recognized both as Global Diversity Awareness Month and as LGBT History Month. To celebrate, we want to spotlight two civil society organizations working towards awareness of LGBTQ history and inclusivity for LGBTQ people everywhere: the GLBT Historical Society and The Amsterdam Rainbow Dress Foundation.

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sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2023

So, when it comes to communicating your impact story, many foundations need to rely on the data in their form 990 to tell their story. It all starts with knowing the information you have and identifying the story you want to tell. Your 990-PF tells a story to those who are looking through the open data.

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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. From March to June of 2020, the building was closed to the public – a rarity in its long history. Patrick’s every year. The post St.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

Divide your mid-level donors into segments based on giving history, their personal interests in your organization, and engagement level. CRMs Use constituent relationship management (CRM) systems to better understand patterns and track donor interactions, preferences, and giving history. Remember: one size doesn’t fit all.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

February is Black History Month and while there are countless ways to honor and celebrate black history throughout the year, we’re giving you a place to start by highlighting eight nonprofits that are making major waves in their communities. Black Public Media emerged out of a need for more stories from Black storytellers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The example below uses just two eye-catching visuals to tell a simple yet startling story about global carbon emissions. And because no clear message or story emerges, they give up. This infographic showing the history of communication is a souped-up timeline with a clear path and color cues telling you when you have entered a new era.

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A natural history museum’s volunteer supervisor described creating materials for kids that were learning from home: “Our education department rallied and created all these STEAM videos and ended up creating online curriculum to help parents who are homeschooling. And these were really unique ways to engage our volunteers.”.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

This true story was written by two Bookshare volunteers, Evan Reese and Lissi Deren. Ten days later the book was added to the collection and they’d agreed to tackle Tolkien’s 12 volume history of Middle Earth together. She was a proofreader in Ohio who saw a new Welsh name, Evan Reese, on the Bookshare volunteer list.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

. —– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. Bonus: nonprofits can apply to get Animoto Pro for free !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Coordinating these channels cohesively – for example, telling one community member’s personal story over email, social media, and direct mail – promotes consistent messaging that reinforces the nonprofit’s brand in the supporter’s mind.

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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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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 6, 2019

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. People are craving for inspiring stories on their social media feeds and that’s how the campaign ended up trending on the day.

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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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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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Tech Soup

JULY 13, 2015

The museum and library preserves the rich history of the Northern Neck through its collections, exhibits, tours, and educational programs. Celebrating a Region Rich with History. New stories surface, like arrowheads long buried, providing constant shifting of information that gives vitality to history."

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

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). Because this work is so incredibly important to me, each year, I update my own personal best practices for inclusive philanthropy.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In operation for over 100 years, MCA&F works to expand awareness of the rich traditions, history, and spirit of the US Marine Corps. Read the rest of MCA&F’s story: The Marine Corps Association & Foundation Nimble AMS Success Story. Read now

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

For instance: Customer Relationship Management systems (CRMs): help us track donor interactions and giving histories. Donation History: Identify segments of donors by frequency of gifts, amount of giving, or those who may need to be reengaged. She mainly gives by clicking the donate button in the bio link or on Instagram stories.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2023

As we celebrate Black History Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters will shine a spotlight on the contributions of African-Americans. But now, as the Director of Marketing for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, I have the privilege of telling stories of empowerment and resilience. De Anna and Sharmel are still connected today.

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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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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

We’re about to witness the largest wealth transfer in human history as the Baby Boomer generation passes its wealth on to the next generation. Regularly include a paragraph or a story about legacy giving in your print donor newsletter. Incorporate planned giving stories into your marketing mix.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This Black History Month, we reflect on the strategy work that our team does through our partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture —much of which centers around expanding access. Museum Helps Americans Discuss Race” ~ U.S.

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Bonterra

MARCH 26, 2021

This is the first in a series regular blog posts we are calling Salsa Personalities to share the stories of the amazing people here at Salsa who, well, make the Salsa! Since we are starting this series during Women's History Month, we sat down first with Salsa's CEO, Donna Myers.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Their stories, brimming with passion, resilience, and a rich cultural legacy, are deserving of more than just passive acknowledgment. Share Their Stories: Launch storytelling campaigns to showcase the success stories and challenges Latinos face in your community. These narratives can inspire and educate.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A nonprofit CRM system generally provides features such as donor tracking, communication history, email management, event coordination, and comprehensive reporting. The Education Foundation of Lake County’s story begins here. The right CRM adapts to your strategies, not the other way around.

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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

MAY 2, 2019

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. People are craving for inspiring stories on their social media feeds and that’s how the campaign ended up trending on the day.

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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. The story of how she discovered this touchstone and uses it throughout her life and work, and her advice on how others can, too, is told in her new book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. “I

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

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. Your data also has the potential to help you better understand how to reward and recognize top fundraisers and volunteers and plan your daily work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

The book includes real-life stories from business, pop culture, history, and provides specifically tailored practices, skills, and mindsets to help us replace shame and blame with curiosity, vulnerability, and personal growth. Every kind of failure brings opportunities for learning and improvement,” says Edmondson.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 15, 2023

A Stroll Down Memory Lane: The Origins of National Nonprofit Day National Nonprofit Day traces its origins back to the Tariff Act of 1894, a significant marker in history that set the precedent for tax exemptions for charitable institutions. Take, for instance, the story of Mission K9 Rescue. Join the Conversation!

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

You carefully analyze and map your legacy data, populating your new system until it’s full of your organization’s history. More detailed change tracking can be supported via Change Data Capture, allowing you to construct a history of crucial data points for more longitudinal analysis. Donor Giving Summaries. Campaign Segmentation.

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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. They have a history of giving, but you need to reengage them. Similarly, whose have gone down? . 4 Donor Personas Any Nonprofit Can Start With. Persona #2—Separated Stakeholders .

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