Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

A picture is worth a thousand words. Imagine if you didn’t need an expensive camera, artistic mastery, or a ton of time to create what was in your mind’s eye. We are about to enter into a golden age of storytelling more unbound from resource constraints than ever before. Creative Ideas for Social Impact Imagery.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind. Use your logo as your profile picture. This will give others the chance to join the conversation and meet like-minded supporters. One of the best ways to do this is by storytelling. What should you post? When should you post?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Now add a layer in your mind showing the people represented in those circles and lines. Policy Change Furthermore, the implicit idea that widespread quality data leads directly to positive policy change is also not accurate. Storytelling Storytelling has also become a prominent concept connected to data processes in philanthropy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It engages their minds and their hearts by appealing to both their intellect and emotions. Storytelling is a skill. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.) The whole process from idea to seeing it on a bookstore shelf was 30 months. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It helps them relax.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

And beyond that, you can expand your reach to find even more like-minded people who would resonate with your mission and be interested in supporting your organization. However, creating a strong social media presence isn’t as simple as writing a post and hitting “send” or taking a few pictures and uploading them online.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

It engages their minds and their hearts by appealing to both their intellect and emotions. Storytelling is a skill. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.) The whole process from idea to seeing it on a bookstore shelf was 30 months. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It helps them relax.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I also love reading, storytelling, and looking at the world creatively. Once he began to learn in new ways, it opened the door for me to understand my mind better, though I still struggled. I am able to see a big, holistic picture due to my neurdiversity. I am a dyslexic thinker and proud of it. . I love people.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Picture yourself in a donor’s shoes. But keep in mind that there are also free and low-fee tools that you can use to produce an explainer video on your own and at a lower cost. . To learn more about how to construct your nonprofit explainer video’s narrative, check out this guide to nonprofit video storytelling.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2022

GivingTuesday Ultimate Guide : Giving Tuesday is the biggest giving day of the year, so there’s a lot to keep in mind when preparing for it. 15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2022 : For many nonprofits, Giving Tuesday marks the beginning of the year-end fundraising season. Giving Tuesday Preparations.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

They defined data visualization as the representation of information in the form of a chart, diagram, or picture. Storyboarding can help you understand the full picture of what you want to show and what the most important aspect is to focus on.” Emily and Joe recommend to begin with planning before you ever look at your data.

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

After establishing the big picture of your nonprofit podcast, it’s time to get into the nitty gritty of podcast planning with your content strategy. That way, you’ll have a good idea of the project timeline, such as whether the podcast will be a miniseries or take place over a longer period. Plan your content strategy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

It engages their minds and their hearts by appealing to both their intellect and emotions. Storytelling is a skill. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.) The whole process from idea to seeing it on a bookstore shelf was 30 months. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It helps them relax.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

Pictured: Devi Thomas’ sons. Help children that are worried or are experiencing eco anxiety by finding a group or organization with like-minded people. I was lucky enough to find like-minded parents across the world who shared my vision of working together to help more parents get involved in climate action. Devi Thomas.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Looking outside our typical field of vision for new ideas is a natural part of our process, as it is for most creative folks. As we think about creative work, we should also consider how we can move from the idea of “creating for” to “creating with” communities. Just wanted to see if you were paying attention.).

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

This initial phase of research can give you and your direct mail fundraising partners a better idea of what your organization is working with, what the broader market of supporters value, and how you can stand out against peer organizations. Identify any major changes that come up if they have the potential to impact the campaign’s success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

It engages their minds and their hearts by appealing to both their intellect and emotions. Storytelling is a skill. The first two books were my idea, which I had to pitch to them.) The whole process from idea to seeing it on a bookstore shelf was 30 months. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It helps them relax.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

But it isn’t enough to have a rough idea of messaging, an incomplete timeline, some scheduled tweets, and an arbitrary fundraising goal. Be sure to provide a full picture of the expenses you expect to incur, not just snapshots at different points along your timeline. Remember the storytelling part of your case statement?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 18, 2013

It doesn't have to be fancy, just start scribbling some ideas of how your story will get from start to finish. By working through this in advanced, you and your team will have a clear picture of what you want your video to look like and a blueprint to work from rather than making things up as you go along.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

With that in mind, here are nine marketing lessons other nonprofits can take away from charity: water. They employ numbers throughout their site to make people feel aligned with thousands of others, and they give a face and a voice to those thousands with pictures, videos and written stories. Harness the Power of Storytelling.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

To suggest more Giving Tuesday ideas, please email steven.shattuck@bloomerang.co. In this guide, we’ll dive into the top Giving Tuesday ideas, tips, and tricks we’ve compiled through our research and experience in the field. Then, we’ll dive into more than 20 campaign ideas that your nonprofit can adopt. . Analyze Campaign Data.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

I pulled out this book, The Politics of Design this week, and it details the way in which global narratives around the color of people’s skin have long upheld the idea that lighter skin is more pure and darker skin is more evil. And I had two very specific ideas in mind when I was thinking about the soundtrack to accompany this poem.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Keep in mind that, at its core, your appeal email is an appeal. Donors don’t need a full background history of your nonprofit at this moment, but they do need you to paint a clear picture of how they can help through concise storytelling. Who you serve . Any other relevant insights . Keep it personal.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 26, 2016

3 storytelling techniques to effectively communicate donor impact: Share impact through pictures. They say a picture is worth a thousand words… so get creative! If possible, take some pictures of your organization’s impact in action. Which of these ideas will you try for your donors?

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Join us and hundreds of fundraising and marketing professionals at the Washington Nonprofit Conference, a two-day event where you will exchange innovative marketing and fundraising ideas, generate insightful solutions and think creatively to help you make the relationship with your donors even stronger. The Great Ideas Conference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

It is superb for visual storytelling about your organization, its stakeholders, and results. The idea that “pictures do the talking” is also appealing to younger audiences which is why Instagram is popular with Gen Z and Gen Y. Nonprofit Examples and Getting Started or Rebooting A Strategic Approach.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 1, 2015

However, they also have a powerful tool that can be extremely worthwhile when used wisely: storytelling. Below, you’ll find out why storytelling is so crucial to a nonprofit website, and how to tell stories that resonate with others. Storytelling has an important place in the nonprofit sector.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2013

So, as your organization works to create content that invites and inspires, it’s important to ensure everything is created with your audience in mind. This will help your content marketing efforts paint a better picture of how your organization helps to meet your constituents’ needs.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 7, 2023

But each tactic is rooted in a single overarching strategy: Writing with your donors in your mind. When you write a fundraising email, start with your donors in mind. This will make you a more effective storyteller, help you create stronger CTAs, and make it more likely that you’ll hit your fundraising goals.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

With that in mind, we’ll dive into general best practices when it comes to the pre-planning stage, venue management, staff assignments, and any tech considerations. With these questions in mind, your team can optimize the venue, start assigning and training staff members, and come up with a plan to mitigate any future issues.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 27, 2015

But that was only the beginning… From major keynotes and Big Idea Sessions to deep-dive learn labs and new product announcements, it’s safe to say that the first day of #bbcon did not disappoint. Here are a some of lessons from day 1, thanks to some of #bbcon ‘s biggest fans: Embrace the Change. It will be okay.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Why a Modern CFO and When Do You Need One If you were to close your eyes and picture a CFO or an accountant, what do you see? The modern CFO is visionary, abundance-minded, collaborative, and technologically savvy. The modern CFO should have experience with some of them and an open mind to try new ones.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Going into her first major donor ask, she was nervous, hadn’t slept well in days and had no idea what to expect. They know every detail about the product, and do their best to remove every obstacle to help you picture yourself in that new car. Shanon Doolittle was a wreck. The meeting with the potential donor didn’t go much better.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. We recommend using an integrated payment processor and including information about it in your form (like the PCI badge pictured below) so donors can be sure that your donation process is secure. Picture a potential donor. Don’t forget about direct mail! Use social media. Find more major gifts.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In this post, we’ll highlight nine captivating content ideas for your nonprofit’s blog. Along the way, we’ll explore ways you can create this content using just an iPhone and some CMS knowledge, making each idea accessible for small-shop nonprofits without a ton of marketing capacity. Let’s dive in!

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

With that in mind, I wholeheartedly agree with the report’s recommendation to “make giving dynamic, joyful and simple”. Because we live in a world where people want to express their ideas, share opinions and participate in the conversation. If you can do this, it will fundamentally change your program.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 2, 2006

There are a couple different parts to Streetside Stories and the one I work with is the Storytelling Exchange. Our writing workshops focus on autobiographical writing and storytelling, and we actually do a lot of storytelling performance and theater with the students. Viet-Ly: I have no idea. Thank you, Viet-Ly!"

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 27, 2014

But even as I was making these new friends, grabbing coffee or going to dinner, I was well aware that more work would be involved; I wasn’t on the forefront of these people’s minds yet. Here are five ideas to help you refocus on the people that matter to your organization most: 1. What goals do they have in mind for your organization?

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