DipJar

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

For millions of Americans, hunger became a new and unwelcome fact of life. What we heard was a story of rising to the challenge, making adjustments, welcoming new volunteers and partners, and feeding more people in need than ever before. Ultimately, a story of hope. We’re not going to eradicate hunger. Wish we could.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Fans’ obsession with the Hunger Games saga isn’t by chance. The stories, the characters, the themes, the plot, the brand — they’re all crafted in a way that envelopes even the innocent bystander. Here are a few nonprofit marketing lessons from the Hunger Games that might just change the way you approach building your fan base.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

You’re much more likely to engage their passionate support if you tell them one compelling “there but for the grace of…” story about someone who is hungry – someone with whom they can perhaps empathize. Is reminding folks you haven’t solved hunger, homelessness, or poverty a good thing? Everybody has birthdays… ho, hum.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

So, they shifted their fundraising efforts to focus on Hunger Action Month and their “Stand in the Gap End-of-Year Match Appeal.”. Hunger Action Month. CROS asked everyone to get involved and go “orange” for the month of September in support of Hunger Action Month. Moral of the Story. Stand in the Gap.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Storytellers strategically place the donor or prospect into the story, allowing them to help solve a problem, making them a hero. Feeling like a critical part of the story enables the prospect to emotionally and personally relate to the organization’s mission. Equip your nonprofit to tell stories of impact today.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Through a series of adorable photos, Palmetto Animal League celebrates its donors (“Because of you, homeless animals are filled with hope”), shared the story of Mr. Mooney, a high-maintenance hunk, and invited their supporters to Send a Valentine with a donation. They’ve shared stories from staff and clients alike.

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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 Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

More than 98% of all donations go directly to feeding programs for people facing hunger. Share success stories and accomplishments, demonstrating the impact of their contributions on your clients. Shorter copy that tells a moving story is best.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

Providing tools for sustainable change to populations most vulnerable to hunger, violence, and disease, CARE has earned its place in the hall of fame of nonprofits continuing to make the world a better place. To make that vision a reality, they work tirelessly to combat the conditions that cause poverty, hunger, and social justice.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 20, 2022

Now, let’s take a minute to pause and consider the global trauma we have all just experienced over the last two years: the COVID-19 pandemic, continued racial injustice, wars, natural disasters, increasing hunger and inequity, a spike in homelessnes, and more. We binged on Netflix and suddenly had time to learn to bake bread or play guitar.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

For example, if you work for a food bank, a clear, magnetic vision might be to end hunger in your community. Heart-warming human-interest stories. You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does. Remember, facts tell, stories sell.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

He shared some of his journey on his way to success, reminded us that everyone has a story and that the way we tell that story shapes our world. Let people tell their own stories. There is value and impact in stepping back and letting people tell their own stories in their own words.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2023

And they can share stories and provide key insights that prove invaluable because they can draw from the successes and perils of their leadership experience. Or, you may need expertise in a specific industry such as healthcare , hunger relief, or the environment.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

According to a guideline published by M+R, a useful quick test for your own messaging is to simply answer the question: If the subject of this story were to read it, how would they feel? The challenges of strength-based messaging Finding the balance in your story. Helping those community members in need helps the community as a whole.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2010

The App allows users to listen live to public radio stations coast to coast and create a playlist of stories to hear in any order or to save for later. Users can also download stories for offline reading. Watch captivating video stories produced by HSUS award-winning videographers on their HumaneTV App. App Name: Humane TV.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Try putting a call to action right up front, “Sign our petition to stop world hunger”, or “Donate $5 to Habitat for Humanity so we can build more homes!” See success stories. Track clicks and un-subscribes to find out what really attracts these unique donors. In general, Millennials want to: Hear about events.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Use an engaging and quick opener to convince viewers to care, for example: “More than 9 million children faced hunger in 2021. Rather than overwhelming your audience with on-screen text, think about using compelling visuals and narration to draw viewers into your mission-driven story. That’s one in every eight kids.”

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Download Now: How to Tell a Story Worksheet. This means instead of saying in your grant proposal that you’d make a great recipient, show that you would be by detailing past data that demonstrates your performance or sharing stories of individuals who have benefited from your services. Have Another Set of Eyes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The platform ensues funds are collected in a transparent way so that anyone interested in giving can also read the fundraisers story and see how much has been raised already. The decision to give is primarily emotional – create an emotional appeal by telling a story that allows the reader to empathize with the main character.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Provide a teaser or pull a quote directly from the link to pique interest and encourage supporters to navigate to the content for the full story. For example, if you’re sharing a link to your event landing page, you might write “Click to register now for our annual walkathon to tackle hunger!”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Customer Stories in the Spotlight. Dreamforce 2021 will highlight a handful of incredible stories across the education, nonprofit, and philanthropy sectors. In addition to the featured sessions above, there will be more than 10 additional on-demand sessions from our nonprofit, education, and philanthropy customers!

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M+R

JANUARY 11, 2022

In 2020, some sectors — like hunger and poverty — experienced huge spikes in giving. Paid search advertising — paying to place a direct link at the top of Google or Bing search results — was a success story this year, with many groups reporting this as the top performing channel, driving exceptional performance YoY. In 2021, same.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Stories are windows into new worlds. Now more than ever, nonprofits need to share stories of how they’re making the world better.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Customer Stories in the Spotlight. Dreamforce 2021 will highlight a handful of incredible stories across the education, nonprofit, and philanthropy sectors. In addition to the featured sessions above, there will be more than 10 additional on-demand sessions from our nonprofit, education, and philanthropy customers!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 15, 2017

“We can end hunger around the world by 2030.”. When you consider a goal like ending hunger, you have a couple of choices. This 15-year initiative aims to tackle 17 areas of need across the world, from eradicating hunger to fostering responsible production and consumption to ensuring everyone has access to a quality education.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Keep an eye on your inbox for the latest news about our fight to end hunger in our community.”). Tell a heart-tugging story. Sprinkled throughout your website, visitors should find compelling stories that explain how your organization changes lives.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 18, 2021

Yet, there’s much more to the story. If we really want to get beyond vanity volunteering and engage people to address root causes of hunger and poverty, for example, how can we more widely incorporate learning into these days so that we tap into the best of effective “service learning” which includes learning, service, and reflection?

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Hunger Task Force. The Hunger Task Force includes end of year calls-to-action throughout their winter newsletter. From stunning graphics, to a moving video, to personal stories, this site is the perfect formula for year end success. Why not put together some key features, images, and stories into a specific year end page?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Here are some of the highlights: Five Weeks to “A Miracle”: The Ukrainian Red Cross’s Story. We’re so grateful to Yaroslav for taking the time to share his story with us at NetHope, and I was honored to be a part of it. Rewatch this session on Salesforce+. Data to Rapidly Respond to a Humanitarian Crisis.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Whether your nonprofit is addressing more recent issues like the digital divide or societal ills as old as hunger, your mission can feel Herculean, even impossible. As gamification evolves beyond badges and avatars, nonprofits can institute game play to tell their story in a moving and convincing way. Gamification Evolution.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

But if you need inspiration, National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week is November 12-20, 2022. There are many powerful stories from the homeless community. Share those stories with your constituents to appeal to their sense of fellowship. When should we host our event? Taking place the week before Thanksgiving in the U.S.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 23, 2016

But even the most wearied donor is roused by an authenticate story of an organization’s tangible results. Stories like: A candid testimony of an nonprofit’s impact on a real person’s life. You know you’ve got these stories, but are you telling them? And that’s why nonprofit storytelling matters.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

Romance me a bit, tell me some stories, and get me fired up about the cause. If your appeal included a message from Farra telling me about the importance of ending hunger, include a picture of Farra on the linked webpage thanking me for my support.” – Chris Tuttle. Here are their answers: “ You’re always asking for money.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

They believe direct mail is better at telling a touching story and conveying facts than digital methods. In your communications, consider providing reports of how donations were used and real stories from the community members that you serve. Explain the specific actions that your organization has taken.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

You must be purposeful about the stories you share and the way you Ask for donations because the combination of the two can make a big difference in how donors feel and whether or not they give. It takes carving out the time to think so you can create a year end fundraising strategy and plan. Asking too much and too often.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Some organizations’ causes don’t attract donations as much as solving world hunger or helping abused animals, but it doesn’t mean they’re any less important. For your nonprofit, telling an effective story and fostering an emotional connection should be your priority when it comes to fundraising. Ask, ask, ask. Own your mission.

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