sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It looks like you untapping the potential of new donor pools, unlocking stronger supporter engagement, hosting a little more friendly competition, and bravely diversifying your approach. We see nonprofits around the world adding QR codes to their direct mail appeals or posters at onsite events to drive online giving.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Once you’ve set your goals, you can start thinking about what type of fundraiser you should be hosting. Hosting an auction is a fun way to get your guests involved in the fundraising process. Depending on the type of fundraiser you plan to host, you’ll need to figure out what tools are necessary to boost your campaign’s success.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Emphasize emotional appeals Leverage the power of storytelling and emotional appeals to connect with your supporters on a deeper level. This may include email , direct mail, social media , phone calls, or in-person events. Optimize content for each channel: Tailor your messaging and content to suit the format and style of each channel.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

So whether you’re hosting a charity golf tournament and haven’t hit your target numbers or are running a donation campaign that’s short of its objective, you can tap into the power of peer-to-peer fundraising with these four strategies to beat the clock and meet your goals.

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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. Woven Health Clinic is on their third year of hosting an awards ceremony fundraiser, but this year they did things a bit differently – they went virtual. Host exclusive events.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 29, 2010

. • In her post, Nonprofit blogs: why this one works , Lisbeth of Nonprofit Execs on the Edge points to 2 keys to a juicy blog: a focus on storytelling and blog posts that aren't staff-generated. The Nonprofit Blog Carnival is coordinated by the wonderful Joanne Fritz of About.com and hosted by different bloggers each month.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

She is passionate about fundraising, especially direct mail, and loves helping nonprofits start their giving programs. GivingTuesday 2021 Storytelling. Incorporating storytelling that shows impact into your donor communications creates and strengthens that personal connection.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

You’ve certainly seen pieces praising the benefits of digital marketing and lamenting the shortcomings of direct mail (or vice versa). That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. 7 Tips for Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits Using Digital Marketing. Top Nonprofit Storytelling Examples to Inspire You.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Cause Camp is a conference put on by yours truly, Nonprofit Hub, and will be hosted March 27-28 in Lincoln, Nebraska, at Nebraska Innovation Campus. Storytelling. Inbound 2017 is sponsored by Hubspot and hosted in Boston, MA, September 25-28. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Direct mail storytelling.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2012

Do-it-yourself digital storytelling is all the rage, so check out all the resources from our recent digital storytelling event for quick tips on creating short, easy digital stories for your organization. mail and phone directories. DIY Software Learning Resources. Clean that messy desk and make room. building from Fab Lab.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

You should be regularly photographing and recording videos at important events that your nonprofit hosts. Nonprofits that work in international development, disaster relief, or wildlife conservation often do this sort of storytelling in print materials and website articles, but it also works extremely well as blog content.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

This campaign would primarily focus on educating donors and encouraging them to make small, initial steps of engagement — all of which can easily be hosted online. Getting Attention’s nonprofit marketing guide offers a few tips for how to create eye-catching, unique messages: Use storytelling strategies. Direct mail .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2010

It found that if they needed help and couldn’t reach 9-1-1, one in five would try to contact responders through a digital means such as e-mail, websites or social media. This ranges from online discussion of the issue to hosting an Emergency Social Data Summit – or #crisisdata on Twitter on Thursday August 12, 2010, in Washington, D.C.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

You should be regularly photographing and recording videos at important events that your nonprofit hosts. Nonprofits that work in international development, disaster relief, or wildlife conservation often do this sort of storytelling in print materials and website articles, but it also works extremely well as blog content.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

With fundraising tools , nonprofits can run dynamic fundraising campaigns, process donations, and host fundraising events. Gone are the days of sending cash or a check through the mail or needing to show up in person to make a gift to the causes your donors support. Try creating online donation forms. Peer-to-peer platforms.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Most of us now host all of our applications and our data and our email systems documents/spreadsheets, etc. Chances are you probably already do this with Yahoo Mail or Google Docs or Flickr or Salesforce or Twitter or Facebook. At the moment we are in transition from hosted applications to mobile access to the cloud.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Most of us now host all of our applications and our data and our email systems documents/spreadsheets, etc. Chances are you probably already do this with Yahoo Mail or Google Docs or Flickr or Salesforce or Twitter or Facebook. At the moment we are in transition from hosted applications to mobile access to the cloud.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Forget what you’ve been told: Your annual appeal doesn’t have to be sent in December only, you don’t have to focus solely on finding major donors, and sending the annual appeal letter in the mail doesn’t have to be the end of your annual campaign communications. In fact, it can be the beginning.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Research has found that emotion-based storytelling in communications can trigger positive reactions through the release of brain chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin. Make your storytelling more emotional by using the following techniques: Include direct quotes or video interviews of your story’s protagonists. Tell compelling stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

You should be regularly photographing and recording videos at important events that your nonprofit hosts. Nonprofits that work in international development, disaster relief, or wildlife conservation often do this sort of storytelling in print materials and website articles, but it also works extremely well as blog content.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2022

We will grow our donor base by 10% by June using direct mail appeals, social media posts, and our giving day campaign. Incorporating storytelling. Use storytelling techniques , such as introducing the main character, the issue your organization is trying to address, and your proposed solution. A direct mail campaign.

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2019

It allows you to communicate directly with your supporters anywhere in the world for less money than a direct mail campaign while being bright, flashy and engaging. Then, once you’ve determined where your event will be hosted, send your supporters different emails based on where they’re located.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Don’t forget about direct mail! Up your storytelling game. Don’t forget about direct mail! Though online marketing and online giving are important, there are other ways to get donations, like sending direct mail appeals or fundraising letters. Optimize your email strategy. Leverage text fundraising.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every month our global network of community organizers hosts Tech4Good events in more than 70 cities. upgrade and UGM Holiday Mailing Case Study. Morrisville, North Carolina: Nonprofit Storytelling: What You Need to Know. Find your local #Tech4Good group. Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Paul, Minnesota: QuickBooks Made Easy.

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Care2

MAY 17, 2007

Converting Subscribers to Donors | Main | Some Great Citizen Journalism Links » Thursday May 17 2007 Free Range: The Art of Story Telling Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 02:11PM | by James OMalley Thanks to everyone who attended the Internet Advocacy Roundtable on storytelling! 60) Search « Cultivate, Educate or Activate?

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For example, if a recurring donor lives in your local area, you might reference the community when sending them an invitation to an in-person event you’re hosting. . specifically recommends finding a CRM solution that can automatically fill out message templates with personal information for both emails and traditional mail.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Definitely, my favorite thing because I’m the host. They are natural storytellers and advocates for your organization. You know, pre-COVID, we really encourage board members to host a parlor meeting in their home or business. Specifically, in a nicer weather, we can host things outside. And this was pre-COVID.

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Care2

MAY 29, 2007

Converting Subscribers to Donors | Main | Some Great Citizen Journalism Links » Thursday May 17 2007 Free Range: The Art of Story Telling Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 02:11PM | by James OMalley Thanks to everyone who attended the Internet Advocacy Roundtable on storytelling! 60) Search « Cultivate, Educate or Activate?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

Know Your Audience Storytelling for Impact Leverage Social Media Harnessing the Power of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Optimizing Your Website and Donation Forms Participate in GivingTuesday Don’t Leave Out Your Board! Storytelling for Impact When you are planning a campaign, you’re doing more than just writing out a series of appeals.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Host a hybrid event. The end-of-year season is a busy one, and early planning can help your team avoid stress and rushing, especially if your campaign involves hosting an event. How did our donors respond to social media posts/text messages/direct mail/emails about last year’s campaign? Host a hybrid event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

For example, Human Rights First : Even better, however, is to create your own link in bio landing page hosted on your website, such as conservation.org/link-in-bio. You will not receive the donor’s mailing address, but if the donor opts-in, you will receive their email address. Kudos to Conservation International !

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Host a Dinner Event. When your nonprofit hosts any campaign, one of your primary concerns should be retaining your supporters for the long-run. Learn more about Giving Tuesday storytelling (and how to leverage social media for your campaign) with this helpful Facebook group. . Volunteer Opportunities. Volunteer Grants.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Hosting a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign can be a very lucrative strategy for your nonprofit. Luckily, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns can be launched and hosted entirely virtually. Direct mail. On each of these platforms, use storytelling strategies to capture the reader’s attention and encourage them to get involved.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

Here are additional benefits of an online fundraising strategy for your donors and your nonprofit: Benefits for donors Donors want to be able to give the second they’re inspired, so asking them to physically bring their donation to you or to send the donation via mail will likely mean you miss opportunities to secure much-needed revenue.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

Here are additional benefits of online fundraising for your donors and your nonprofit: Benefits for donors Donors want to be able to give the second they’re inspired, so asking them to physically bring their donation to you or to send the donation via mail will likely mean you miss opportunities to secure much-needed revenue. Direct mail.

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Care2

MAY 7, 2007

We used storytelling to engage people and motivate them to take action. All they have to do is grab the code off the badge page - no downloading or hosting needed. Storytelling has always proven to be a great engagement tool. The biggest thing was creating a compelling page that people would want to tell their friends about.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Concentrating on your storytelling skills and getting the word out to your donors is the best way to guarantee your campaign’s success! Pick a day with meaning to your organization, like your founding anniversary or a birthday of someone significant to your organization to host a giving day fundraiser. Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers.

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