Tech Soup

MARCH 6, 2012

Submissions for the 2012 TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge have closed, but the fun has just begun! So who are these hard-working digital storytelling junkies? Michael Margolis is president of Get Storied , and host of the Reinvention Summit, the world's largest virtual. conference on storytelling in the digital age.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

These were modest jobs, many in campus offices working with university administrators and faculty members. While securing my two university degrees, I conducted in-depth research. CA: During both my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I held a variety of part-time jobs to help defray my college expenses.

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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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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

She has a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida (UCF) and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. Caitlyn graduated from the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!) GivingTuesday 2021 Storytelling. in Public Affairs at UCF with a focus in Nonprofit Management.

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

What happens when we combine a near-universal dependence on texting with the desire to do some good? Storytelling is crucial for fundraisers , and especially more so for smaller organizations like yours. As a small nonprofit, you might not have the budget you need to host large events and pay all of your staff. Text fundraising!

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2020

Fauci and others working to find a cure, as well as universities that are hosting trials. They informed discussions around Major League Baseball, American Hotel Lodging Association, US Travel, and recently hosted a town hall with educators about opening up schools. It’s a game-changer for your fundraising too.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2015

Every month, our meetup leaders host free in-person events in 60 cities. Colorado Springs, Colorado: Mobile + Desktop = Universal Apps. Atlanta, Georgia: Visual Storytelling: Using Digital Media. New York, New York: Data Storytelling and Data Visualization for Nonprofits. Tuesday, September 8, 2015.

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Achieve

JUNE 11, 2020

What I loved about Nonprofits First’s peer-to-peer campaign is that it was multi-channel, clearly explained why donors should give through storytelling, and said thank you (a lot). . Erica holds a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Central Florida. website and currently provides hosting and support. . Why It Works: .

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

Podcasting is a storytelling medium; use it as the voice for your organization’s most compelling stories. To host remote guests, use a SkypeOut connection to call a phone line and Pamela or HotRecorder to record the audio. After the mp3 file is complete, you need to upload it to a hosting service and add it to your podcast RSS feed.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2016

The NLA program was originally founded as the American Humanics program at Arizona State University in 1980 with the support of the Phoenix Rotary Club 100 and local nonprofit organizations. The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) is a student association for undergraduates interested in nonprofit careers.

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

Between the visual storytelling opportunities, real time update capabilities, almost all of the same advertising options as Facebook, and 1 billion active monthly users* – Instagram is a no brainer to me. they do an amazing job of visual storytelling), @rainforestalliance. , @habitatforhumanity. , @aspca. , charitywater.

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2019

Then, once you’ve determined where your event will be hosted, send your supporters different emails based on where they’re located. We would love to see a representative of [insert respective Employer or University] at our upcoming conference”. Their employer or school. —“We PROVIDE VISUAL INTEREST.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

But at the same time, this campaign tapped into so many of the “universal truths” of fundraising that the lessons of its triumph are comprehensive enough to apply to any fundraising work. Nonprofit Fundraising crowdfunding fundraising ideas HONY Humans of New York Nonprofit Storytelling' Supporters are motivated by success.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 3, 2018

It’s no secret that storytelling in the digital age is essential for nonprofits , but the efficacy of stories depends largely on how clearly and strategically they’re communicated to each unique segment of your audience, also sometimes known as a persona. Hosting a private meet-up before the rest of the party kicks off?

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

At frank, we divide our time among great talks by strategists, storytellers and scientists and casual opportunities to connect with other sophisticated communicators over coffee or cocktails. The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management, North Park University / Chicago, IL / Price TBA. Feb 23 - 26. frank / Gainesville, FL / Invite only.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

We tweet, checkin, google, blog, instagram, post status updates, yelp and a host of other things from our handheld devices. The Whale Hunt: A Storytelling Experiment by Jonathan Harris. With the arrival of smartphones, it’s amazing how much data we are collecting and consuming on our mobile devices.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Definitely, my favorite thing because I’m the host. I don’t know how you find the time to do this, Elizabeth, in addition to your full-time job which is a lot, but you’re also an instructor at the University of Pennsylvania. They are natural storytellers and advocates for your organization.

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Allegiance Group

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Attend If You’re: A PBD fundraiser or public media professional looking for the inside scoop To Register: [link] FFE Summit Cabo San Lucas January 22-25, 2024 Hosted by the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, Summit gives foundation executives, board members, and alliance partners an opportunity to spend time with each other.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 20, 2023

Using a video thumbnail image that links to the video hosted on YouTube or Vimeo. in Strategic Communications from DePaul University, and he’s a frequent guest lecturer at Stanford University on topics related to nonprofit storytelling and storytelling ethics. Embedding the video file directly into the email.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. Here are two strategies to implement in your direct mail materials to help you better connect with donors: Rely on strong storytelling. Supporters can even host a fundraiser through Facebook and harness the power of peer-to-peer giving. Up your storytelling game. Use social media.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 20, 2007

The Tech is currently hosting Bodyworlds 2. Like other museums that have hosted Bodyworlds and its sequels, the exhibit has doubled overall museum attendance for 2007--and it's only been here for three months. And the universal entry point is the visitor. First, what makes something uncomfortable? You recycle--that's great.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

This is happening along with the larger trend of communities hosting Giving Days to encourage more philanthropy and highlight the important work of nonprofits in their communities. This documenting and sharing of learning is what my colleague, Rachel Weidinger , calls one of the secrets to successful movement building.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In the April edition of Blackbaud Canada’s True North Speaker Series, Certified Fundraising Executive Sam Laprade explored what she called a fundraising “sweet spot” — the intersection of data, stewardship, and storytelling — and how any organization can find unrealized potential within their existing donor base.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Last week, I was honored to deliver the lunch keynote at the 2014 TechNow Conference in Pittsburgh, PA organized by The Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management at Robert Morris University. (My Successful crowd funding depends on great storytelling. My trick for helping participants avoid a food coma is to get the audience moving ).

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Hosted in Duluth, MN, this year's gathering is the perfect opportunity for professionals from every corner of Minnesota’s robust nonprofit sector to join together, celebrate the sector, learn from one another and prepare for another year. Each fall since 2008 MNN has hosted an annual conference and expo. 2016 MNN Annual Conference.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Someone has to host, someone has to clean up. Whether it’s social media platforms or content that has captured the interest of the community – from citizen journalism to video storytelling. You need to have someone making food, someone pouring drinks and someone else pointing out the bathroom.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2016

This remarkable cohort of 250 community builders are hosting monthly free workshops and networking events in more than 74 cities, and they're doing it entirely as volunteers. Every month, our global network of community organizers host Tech4Good events in more than 70 cities. Busia, Kenya: NetSquared Kenya Storytelling 2016.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

In fact, a study by Yale University found that data doesn't necessarily result in donations, but stories do! Brush up on your nonprofit storytelling skills. Oftentimes, the biggest problem a nonprofit has in converting visitors into donors isn't transparency or good storytelling. Donors are motivated by emotion.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Thank you so much for hosting us again, Steven. David Dunlop, who many of you will know as from Cornell University, spent his life there, took 13 years to get a $100 million-plus gift. And because they trusted him at the university, because he was so successful, they were willing to wait for this. . Steven is amazing.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

According to one study from the University of Massachusetts’s Center for Marketing Research , 71% of charities and nonprofits say social media is useful for driving online donations. The combination of youth-centric media, video content to promote campaigns, and hosting live events on Instagram is really what drives their success.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

So a major thank you both to Bloomerang for hosting us and a special shout out to Steven for helping to make this happen. . So I was at a university and in the early part of the pandemic, the university was hit hard by just the economic changes that were happening in the country and in our state.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 31, 2017

They're working to change the world with the power of activism and storytelling. began as a hip hop conference at the University of Maryland in 2000. They host workshops on mural painting, a hip hop academy, and an ambassador program where they send artists aboard to facilitate cultural exchange. The Harry Potter Alliance.

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EveryAction

MARCH 7, 2016

Lately, we've been obsessed with storytelling. For nonprofits, great storytelling, especially in the digital space, is changing donor behavior in all of the best ways (think: more action, deeper connection, and higher donation rates.). Ask yourself: What measurable outcomes would make this storytelling initiative successful?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

We have certainly seen some examples of maps or charts that the user can interact with, but with the over saturation of static infographic images, 2014 and the plethora of tools emerging that make these options really easy, we will see more organizations using data for storytelling that users can watch, click on, and really explore."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Just like message consistency, storytelling, and interviewing skills, building robust networks and using social media can help these advocacy organizations make change happen for children in their state. Voices for Utah Children recently helped host a conference on. possible solutions to the problem of intergenerational poverty.

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