sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. There are several ways to hone your storytelling craft. Here are four nonprofit storytelling strategies that will help you attract new supporters and keep them for years to come: Maintain the right tone of voice.

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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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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

We learned that having a history of shared values and expectations for behavior makes for healthier virtual environments. A history of shared values makes for healthier virtual environments. Stuart Meyer is currently Founder and Chief Storyteller, Social Frequency Media. But dysfunction need not be visible to be destructive.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

—– I’m really excited by tools that enable digital or transmedia storytelling. Here are some ideas: Share Community History – Non-organizational community groups and nonprofits that focus on a specific locality can create hyperlocal community engagement through pictures and documentation.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

Incorporate Storytelling There’s no doubt that stories are powerful and evocative—we have plenty of books, movies, and TV shows as proof of that. While auction item descriptions should be concise, you can still incorporate storytelling elements to entice guests into bidding on your items.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love and affection, has a rich and varied history dating back centuries. Over time, the holiday evolved into a Christian celebration honoring Saint Valentine, a martyr who defied Emperor Claudius II’s ban on marriages for young soldiers. Click below to download the emails.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Throughout the history of this country, there is a deep well of stories — ranging from everyday resilience to the overlooked contributions of Black Americans — that requires a deeper dive into the past in order to power the future.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2018

But even when the stories we love aren’t rooted in fact or based on history, we connect to them on a real, human level. That’s where we, as nonprofit storytellers, need to begin. Jacobwith , founder of Ignited Fundraising , has helped hundreds of nonprofits raise millions of dollars through effective storytelling.

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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. It’s been called Philanthropy’s Missing Trillions.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

Divide your donor base into groups based on demographics, giving history, engagement levels, or other categories relevant to your organization. Master the art of nonprofit storytelling Storytelling is an essential tool for nonprofits, and its importance continues to grow year after year. Make data-driven decisions.

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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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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

Perhaps it is a combination of a few different storytelling elements. Our Storymakers 2014 challenge kicks off August 26, so to get you inspired, I've compiled some great examples of digital storytelling in crowdfunding campaigns. Storymakers2014 fundraising crowdfunding digital storytelling causevox' Cool photos?

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OneCause

MARCH 27, 2023

There are four session tracks to challenge fundraising innovation:  Event & Auction Fundraising, Fundraising Strategy & Donor Engagement, Peer-to-Peer & Online Giving, and Storytelling & Brand. These session tracks expose you to current industry trends straight from industry thought leaders.

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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. Website analytics: help us track donation page interactions and web traffic.

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M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

These moments in history hold opportunities for great change. For instance: While a champion might want a large demonstration of public support, a moderate might need a key storyteller from their district. An inflection point is full of hopes and dreams and promises for something better.

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2021

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. To provide tools and guidance to empower people’s journeys and inspire conversation about race, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) developed “Talking About Race.” VOTE FOR “FIGHTING POLLUTERS SINCE 1970”.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

What is their giving history? Embrace Storytelling. Storytelling requires creativity, vision, skill, and practice. Take a look at those in your target audience. Where do they live? How are they affiliated with your organization? Which programs are they most interested in? Why were they motivated to give?

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 7, 2017

On a beautiful location in a former jazz-era night club, a committed team works on storytelling activities to bring different communities in the city together, and contribute to a happier, more engaged city. The neighborhood is a mix of people and communities by design and has a rich social history.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Share Their Stories: Launch storytelling campaigns to showcase the success stories and challenges Latinos face in your community. Honoring the Pioneers: Dedicate time to spotlight Latino figures from history, highlighting their enduring impact on American society. These narratives can inspire and educate.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Another great topic is the history of your organization. Here are a few more articles to help you develop your blog and your digital storytelling: Nonprofit Storytelling Nonprofit Website Design: 13 Best Practices for Killer Sites 5 Nonprofit Writing Tips for Fundraisers (That You Can Start Now!)

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Through the combination of visual and auditory elements, video storytelling effectively drives connection between your organization and the audience to inspire them to support your cause. Storytelling techniques Storytelling is one of the most engaging techniques that your nonprofit can take advantage of when planning your marketing strategy.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Leverage storytelling to build a base. Use your organization’s software to: Create segments based on participation in past campaigns, locality, and donation history, and visualize the distribution of your projected campaign stakeholders. Leverage storytelling to build a base. Rely on established relationships.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Similarly, they found that donors with household incomes under $40,000 prefer the storytelling of direct mail (40%) to email (17%) more so than donors ages 65+ who prefer direct mail (36%) over email (30%) campaigns. Define your audience. Your donors are more likely to make a donation if your appeal is personalized to them.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

The new American Jazz Museum brand positions the museum to be a beacon of rich history and vibrancy for the community and neighborhood and attract audiences from around the country to experience music from a range of eras and artists. The post Forum One Takes Home 8 WebAwards! appeared first on Forum One.

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Classy

JUNE 16, 2021

Within this introduction, you can also include some basic background information on your history, mission, and values. Storytelling Examples. Storytelling is a key way to connect donors to your campaign and humanize the fundraising process. Download the Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling. High-Level Tips for Success.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

Impact measured through storytelling Finally, as we look at the year ahead, I would be remiss if I did not mention impact. Over the course of history, our oral tradition has been instrumental in shaping humanity. The idea of measuring our work and impact is certainly not new.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Engagement Meter looks at giving history (recency, years given, upgraded gifts), interactions (event attendance, volunteering, communication preferences, website visits), and e-mail (subscribes, opens, clicks) to give you a temperature reading on each donor in your database. . Use storytelling to encourage donors to give. . “I

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2014

CMF2014 || Advice about branding and storytelling for nonprofits; pic.twitter.com/oZEBgyNKRd. — @NonprofitOrgs (@nonprofitorgs) May 29, 2014. The History of Crowdfunding in the Nonprofit Sector: 2000: @DonorsChoose 2002: @GlobalGiving 2005: @Kiva || #CMF2014 pic.twitter.com/MltUrTCoG6. — @NonprofitOrgs (@nonprofitorgs) May 28, 2014.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Ford Foundation had a history of working on issues of racial discrimination in Brazil. Frank was a towering physical presence and gifted storyteller that led the staff with a rare combination of authority and grace. I can’t tell you how proud I am to be a grantee!” I fought very hard to join Ford Foundation.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organize your donors into different groups based on commonalities like age, giving history, geographic location, and other factors. Focus on storytelling. The best way to grab and keep your donors’ attention is by focusing on storytelling in your emails. Pick a compelling call-to-action.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Forum One has partnered with NRDC to develop its website as well as additional digital assets, such as an immersive storytelling experience to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2020 and an offshore drilling position tracking tool to help constituents easily find their legislators’ positions on offshore drilling.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing. Let’s dive in!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing. Let’s dive in!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2018

Someone sent out a tweet wondering if London’s Natural History Museum and Science Museum went to war, which would win. Here’s a powerful example of personal storytelling using the threads by Charlotte Clymer on depression and suicide. One museum said they have dinosaurs; the other said they have robots.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

Building an email welcome series requires storytelling and mapping upfront, but will ultimately help supporters feel more connected to your mission and understand the organization’s challenges. An email welcome series also helps supporters identify where they can and want to get involved.

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Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2023

Forum One has partnered with NRDC to develop its website as well as additional digital assets, such as an immersive storytelling experience to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2020 and an offshore drilling position tracking tool to help constituents easily find their legislators’ position on offshore drilling.

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Care2

AUGUST 28, 2009

The Story Tellers Project will setup a host location and then bring in a truckload of equipment to setup small stations for storytelling (written, audio, and video). The nonprofit also receives a collection of life stories as part of the larger oral history endeavors. Did I mention that the Story Tellers Project is grant funded?

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