Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

PRO TIP: Crowdfunding campaigns are best for story-driven and time-bound direct giving appeals like Giving Tuesday. After all, strong storytelling can help build meaningful connections with your audience and even move them to rally around your cause. Local businesses that pitch in to make a difference.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

When you host a product fundraiser, you sell products to your supporters, and the proceeds go toward your cause. Hosting a discount card fundraiser allows you to provide discounts to local restaurants and shops while collecting donations in support of your mission. Let’s get started! What is Product Fundraising? Discount cards.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2020

COVID-19 Friendly DipJar Fundraising: Lend your DipJar to a volunteer who can take it to their workplace to host a mini fundraiser. Ask a local coffee shop to place your DipJar on their register counter for a Charity Month. Ask your volunteers to clean out their closets and host a large yard sale that benefits your organization!

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

As we come together to honor their stories, your nonprofit has a fantastic opportunity to foster unity and support immigrant communities. Collaborating with local immigrant communities and organizations Teamwork makes the dream work! Ready to make a difference? Let’s fill up those newsfeeds with positivity and admiration.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Nonprofits tend to mostly tweet content about the sad state of affairs – international, national, state, and local. There is a need for that on Twitter, but framing your Twitter story a little more on the positive side can definitely increase your engagement. Breaking news relevant to your mission and programs. 7) Join a Twitter Chats.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

See if there is a local designer who could provide their services as an in-kind donation and make your materials really pop. For broader reach, reach out to local newspapers, radio stations, and TV channels and pitch them on stories that highlight your fundraiser. And in order to do that, you’re going to have to go old school.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Last week, my adventure in Alaska started with a meeting with representatives from community foundations around the state of Alaska hosted by the Alaska Community Foundation. I was lucky enough to talk my host into driving me to Talkeetna so I could document this fabulous story. Some Tips. Photo by Aliza Sherman.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

5 Million Reasons to Embrace Library Giving Day Created in 2019 by the Seattle Public Library Foundation, Library Giving Day was designed not only to increase financial support to local public libraries but also to raise awareness for the many programs local libraries provide to their communities.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2014

As my colleague Ale noted in her post a few days ago, the 2014 digital storytelling contest and event series (now called Storymakers ) has arrived! You'll not be able to participate as a "viewer" but you can showcase the excellent storytelling you may already be doing at your organization! Pacific time (2 p.m.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. It’s a great chance to check out a local bar, introduce yourself to fundraisers, and ease into your conference experience with a fun, laid-back evening.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

From scientists to politicians, activists to storytellers, women have always played a major role in shaping society into what it is today. This year, the theme has been designated as “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” Every year, the National Women’s History Alliance selects a yearly theme to focus on for the month.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

Guest post by Vanessa Chase : Fundraising & Communications Strategist, Storytelling Enthusiast and Philanthropy Advocate. If you find yourself in a similar position, it’s time to look at storytelling as an option for scalable donor stewardship. A story about a need, a story about someone who has been helped, etc.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Host Intimate Fundraising Events Hosting intimate fundraising events is a great way to engage your board members and raise money for your organization. They can also use their connections with local businesses and organizations to help you reach new audiences.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

By hosting a volunteer program, your organization can enable students, city officials, business owners, and other community members to get involved with a cause that aligns with their values and helps people in need, strengthening community ties in your area. Collaborate with local businesses.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We want to ensure you’re prepared to share your nonprofit’s story and successfully navigate this worldwide giving event! GivingTuesday 2021 Storytelling. Incorporating storytelling that shows impact into your donor communications creates and strengthens that personal connection. Share your story.

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

Attendees will enjoy educational offerings on better outward facing communications, content marketing, telling your nonprofit's story, and much more. The New York Nonprofit Conference starts August off with two days of collaboration around direct and interactive market-driven philanthropy, local networks, and more. Our favorite part?

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media gives your nonprofit the opportunity to broadcast your mission far beyond your local community. Social media provides your organization with a public forum to share updates on projects, success stories, and any unexpected challenges you’ve come across. Engagement. Transparency.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 13, 2017

We had live t-shirts being printed, breakout yoga and meditation sessions, service work for a local nonprofit, oh… and a stellar lineup of thought leaders educating and interacting with attendees. On both day one and two, we had our emcee Marc Pitman host a panel with a few of our brightest minds in the house.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

They choose it because hosts are authentic and local. 5: Collaborative Storytelling Sells. In a sharing economy, your story and the way it’s told is not completely under your control. Instead, your supporters are empowered to tell your story in their own, personal way. But this isn’t a bad thing, I swear!

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept. The neat thing about Fiver is that there is time is built in for program staff to collect and story bank client testimonials, which means they’re not scrambling at the end. Why is year-end giving such a big deal?

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

For example, if you’re hosting an event and looking for local supporters who could attend, use location as one of your target demographics. Creating compelling ads involves choosing the best ad format for your campaign and using your ads to tell a story that encourages people to click on your advertisement.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 8, 2019

Wealth indicator data is also super helpful—sometimes donations alone don’t tell the whole story. Show your major donors their return on investment and emphasize the direct and lasting effects of their generosity through storytelling. One of the biggest advantages of a small organization is the fact that your cause is likely local.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

“Map out the story you need to tell. Data storytelling is about bringing your data to life in three simple steps: Explore: find patterns and insights Monitor: check performance (leading indicators and key performance indicators) Explain: go beyond the what and dig further into the why. Know your data in and out,” says Emily.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2017

When you teach internationally, it is important to localize your content and Tharum was able to provide many local and regional examples and tips. The opening plenary was hosted by the renowned Usha Menon , past chair of the Resource Alliance and celebrated speaker, connector and consultant to the social impact sector.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2015

In this role, he helps petition starters successfully launch national and international campaigns using storytelling, media relations, email marketing, stakeholder engagement and social media. Guiding a resident to push local authorities to change the name of the Waldo Tunnel in California to the. Justin is a U.S. Jason Rezaian.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

Road trips are an excellent platform for causes to tell important stories, engage volunteers, and fundraise in an innovative way. Building local chapters. telling the stories of homeless individuals across the United States has been well documented. Boaz ran his trip as a free agent story teller. Diverse Goals.

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Classy

AUGUST 9, 2021

PRO TIP: Crowdfunding campaigns are best for story-driven and time-bound direct giving appeals like Giving Tuesday. After all, strong storytelling can help build meaningful connections with your audience and even move them to rally around your cause. Every touchpoint with your donors will bring them closer to your Giving Tuesday story.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

She’s known for tackling seemingly impossible fundraising efforts and turning them into success stories. It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer. You can tell the story about your nonprofit’s work through its budget. Q: What are the best grant writing courses?

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AFP Blog

JUNE 29, 2012

New tool puts nonprofit storytelling on the map - Microsoft Citizenship Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs : It’s why today, we’re launching the Microsoft Local Impact Map for nonprofits and for commercial organizations who wish to showcase their Corporate Social Responsibility programs.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Consider incorporating storytelling into your recruitment campaign. Tell the story of a local college student who was supported by your organization’s scholarship program or a long-time community resident who received aid from your nonprofit after a devastating flood. Host a wrap-up event to celebrate your campaign’s success.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to nonprofit storytelling, in which you’ll explore the following points: The Importance of Storytelling for Nonprofits. How To Identify and Build Your Nonprofit’s Story in 5 Steps. Map out the basic arc of your story.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup's Jim Lynch presented on a panel discussion hosted by the U.S. TechSoup Digital Storytelling. The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Contest is here! All April long, we’ll provide your organization with training and resources to tell its story digitally. 3D printing at your local library? Initiative.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

Let your stakeholders share their story and passion about your organization – from the heart and humor work. In November, 2011, the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, The United Way of National Capital Area, and the social giving platform, Razoo, hosted a multi-million dollar local giving day.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If your nonprofit is looking for a way to contribute, consider hosting a food drive. Take it from The Sharing Center who hosted a virtual pantry drive that simulated the experience of shopping in a grocery store, but online. Team up with a local organization. Virtual pantry drive. Most needed items.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2020

That network supports local leaders in improving education policy through advocacy. Local communities were. We wanted to share stories of that help and local support, otherwise everything would have been confounded in misery. We had to work closely to support local clubs in navigating this.

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