The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Successful year-end fundraising campaigns don’t happen by accident. Year-end fundraising campaigns that meet their goals happen as a result of good planning and excellent project management. But year-end fundraising campaigns that exceed their goals happen because there is a compelling story behind them.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What a great bunch of benefits, right?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Across the nation, as summer draws to an end and mother nature prepare for her fall showstopper, so does the nonprofit sector. Listen carefully and you’ll hear the call going up in charity offices everywhere: What’s the plan for our end-of-year fundraising campaign ? How do we keep them happy?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The last quarter of 2021 and GivingTuesday are sneaking up on so many of us this year. The great thing is that your organization can decide how large of a GivingTuesday campaign you want to create and manage. The great thing is that your organization can decide how large of a GivingTuesday campaign you want to create and manage.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

If you’re struggling to make ends meet, you’re probably using a broken funding model — meaning your organization cannot survive into the future on the funding you are receiving now. The way you’re trying to raise money doesn’t work, no matter how hard you try. Or it kind of works but not at the level they need it to.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 2, 2022

If so, here are 5 engaging techniques for recruiting volunteers in the new year. If your organization has needs that can be accomplished anywhere, promoting virtual volunteer opportunities is a great way to recruit volunteers in 2022. Check out how these 4 tips for recruiting and engaging virtual volunteers from Nonprofit Pro.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Arts and cultural organizations are the sources of some of our favorite DipJar stories. Today’s story comes from the small but mighty state of Rhode Island, where The Gamm Theatre has been providing great cultural programming for almost 40 years. They are literally all over the map.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. Why is year-end giving such a big deal? Creating A Plan For Year-End Giving 2021.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

It’s not something you’ll do often – maybe only a few times a year. You can build a year-end campaign or a campaign to prepare for the coming winter months. How to Plan an Online Fundraising Campaign Ok, so where do you even begin? But it’s not a “build it and they will come” situation. Define your needs. Write your copy.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2023

“How do we get more donors?” Research shows that individuals are the most important funding source for organizations, accounting for almost 70% of total contributions. To get started, let’s first discuss how to approach your marketing efforts, making sure they are donor-centric. is a question every nonprofit asks at some point.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

No matter what type of report you may end up utilizing for your own work, it is important to ask a few assessment questions. Is there any sourcing or methodology outlined that lets you understand how the report was created? Is there any sourcing or methodology outlined that lets you understand how the report was created?

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

While many nonprofits think of donation matching as a year-end effort or something for which you need a major corporate sponsor, sourcing the right matching partner can happen year-round and leverage a variety of partners. Learn How To Tap Into Local Partnerships. Explore Donation Matching Partner Types.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

It’s that time of year to start your 2023 GivingTuesday prep! If you participated in GivingTuesday last year, analyze the data you gathered to help you plan for this year. GivingTuesday is quickly approaching, meaning a big day of fundraising for nonprofits like yours. Use these 10 tips to kickstart your GivingTuesday prep!

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . These nonprofits have gotten really good at making it easy for people to understand how their donation will make a difference.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters. The Tibet House US Annual Benefit is a popular benefit concert that has been hosted annually for almost 40 years. What is a benefit concert?

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Laura has over 20 years of fund development experience and is certified in the use of several databases, including Raiser’s Edge and Giftworks. Recurring, also called monthly or sustaining giving, can be a significant source of income and a reliable source for ongoing funds. Problems recurring giving solves.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2021

This can be as simple as sharing an organizational update via email with a quick note of “thought you might like to see this” or a simple check-in to see how the person is. I guarantee you your end-of-year calls for donations will have a much better response than they did before! Keep it light, simple, and authentic.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

You see, many donor prospects will check out your nonprofit online before they donate to see who you are, what you do, and how you make a difference. You see, many donor prospects will check out your nonprofit online before they donate to see who you are, what you do, and how you make a difference. That’s a problem.

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Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

If you remember the story of the boy who cried wolf, then you understand your members’ reaction: “Another ‘important’ survey? Plan Ahead As your association collects data over time, it is important to have a plan in place as to when, how, and to what purpose data will be collected. What question are we trying to answer?

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Classy

AUGUST 9, 2021

To help you capitalize on the biggest donation day of the year, we’re answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. Nonprofits are hopeful that they can re-engage their donors from last year with a new eye on what’s ahead for the future of fundraising.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

For the past few years, the Fiver Children’s Foundation has used CauseVox to grow their fundraising efforts. In particular, they have a track record of running incredible #GivingTuesday campaigns, exceeding their goal year after year. To put this in perspective, in 2018, 3.6 CauseVox Helps You Raise More On Mobile.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 4, 2022

When it’s the beginning of a new calendar year or the start of a new fiscal year, the fresh start is a great time to create your non-profit’s annual story strategy. Just like creating a fundraising plan or a communications plan, a story strategy is your opportunity to build a clear roadmap to your goals.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Each fundraiser’s site features a personal appeal and social sharing buttons, which are great ways to spread the word about the campaign. Here’s how you can use peer to peer fundraising on CauseVox : Learn More: Download the Ultimate Guide to Peer to Peer Fundraising (free). Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Register for the course, “How To Create A Fundraising Plan For 2021” for only $115. “If If you don’t know where you are going; you will end up someplace else.”. 2020 was a year unlike any other. They’re organized, actionable and tell a complete story of how you’re going to achieve your goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

NTEN believes that finances should not be a barrier for small organizations to be able to access the resources and connections that the Nonprofit Technology Conference offers, so every year they offer scholarships to those who might not otherwise be able to attend. Donor Perfect is matching the next $3,000 that is donated).

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

We all lived through the challenges of this past year together—and like it or not, there’s still more to come. But what I haven’t seen written about as as often—or maybe I’m just not looking in the right places—are stories about the little, delightful, unexpected things that changed us in 2020. . Ah, technology. And mute buttons.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

We all know how important it is to thank your donors. . Being thoughtful about how you thank your donors will help build rapport with them and improve the odds that they’ll come back and make the second (or golden) donation. . What better time to start thanking your donors than during the end-of-year giving season?

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

Maybe you’ve made a language guide to be mindful of how your chosen words may fall short of respectful representation. But inclusion on social media isn’t just about what you post—it’s about how you post as well. . Auto-captioning is a great tool to take advantage of when in a rush, but it isn’t the end all be all. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

NTEN believes that finances should not be a barrier for small organizations to be able to access the resources and connections that the Nonprofit Technology Conference offers, so every year they offer scholarships to those who might not otherwise be able to attend. The photo above is from last year’s NTC. Can you spot me?

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Your nonprofit website houses plenty of important information and resources, from the story of your organization’s founding to your donation page. After all, your website’s success as a digital marketing tool depends on how user-friendly it is to your visitors, whether they’re exploring your website on desktop or mobile. Let’s begin.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Her insightful posts stem from a growing concern about how many nonprofits get stuck “in a vicious cycle of implementation, with no direction- like hamsters on a wheel.”. Drawing on her 30 years of experience in fundraising, she helps nonprofits find their direction by adapting to the ever-evolving industry to become true leaders.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

And what’s even better is we’ve compiled some best practices to help you learn how to make one! It’s the story you tell potential and current donors. Not only do great events raise money, but they also create lasting memories that inspire long-term relationships with your donors.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

They are great networking opportunities and can suit many kinds of events, audiences, and causes. Understand your audience When planning your marketing strategy, it’s helpful to start with the end in mind—who are you trying to reach? Email marketing.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

Great content will help inform your audience and provide critical resources to both supporters and the people you serve. Great content will help inform your audience and provide critical resources to both supporters and the people you serve. So, how do you create a content strategy? And what should it include?

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

This guide will walk you through a step-by-step process for planning a ticketed event with loads of great free tools and templates to make planning smoother. There is so much that needs to be done to get staff, board members, volunteers, and donors to put their time, treasure, and talent towards supporting the organization.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Last year, we asked nonprofits to tell us all about their fundraising events—where they succeeded and what needed improvement. Peer-to-peer fundraising events are a great way to harness people’s natural competitiveness and inspire them to give. Remind them what it means to them, and show how their generosity enables such great things.

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