Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

From 10-paragraph editorials to 2-paragraph commentaries on breaking news, when you use the ideas given here, you should have no problem publishing the required minimum of one blog post per week (less than that and your blog starts to look abandoned). A first-person voice is best. Write Numbered Lists.

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Forum One

MARCH 5, 2024

About the Museum While the American Women’s History Museum is still in its early stages, it is already inspiring the next generation to create a more equitable world through new scholarship, diverse viewpoints, and innovative forms of exhibition, storytelling, and participation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. A first-person voice is best. Another idea is to have staff members send in reports from important conferences, meetings, or protests.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

Leaders of grassroots organizations have a depth of knowledge of their communities and creative ideas and solutions to complex problems. Also, don’t underestimate the power of storytelling and communications as a way to influence and amplify one’s work to impact a broader audience.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. Ideating and distilling your ideas into a few simple sentences that can translate to the screen can be a long, winding road. Making a clear point is, of course, easier said than done.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

If you’re like many of us working in nonprofit leadership today, you’re more than likely exhausted and running out of actionable ideas. So where are all the good ideas? Illustration generated by DALL·E. posted by Theresa Adkison Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

By improving the visibility of your posts you are able to involve more people and thus, you’ll also have more creative ideas. 2) Get inspired by new ideas. You can also use Lightful’s Inspiration feature to discover new accounts to follow for more creative ideas. Creative ideas don’t need a big budget to be engaging.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. A first-person voice is best. Another idea is to have staff members send in reports from important conferences, meetings, or protests.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 2, 2022

In the brief, I also like to map out five elements that I know I’ll cover in the appeal, which are: Context Core problem Solution Compelling reason to give Urgency Going through this process might seem time consuming, but it actually helps you get a head start on organizing some of your ideas for writing. I do this about 50% of the time.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Through the combination of visual and auditory elements, video storytelling effectively drives connection between your organization and the audience to inspire them to support your cause. Storytelling techniques Storytelling is one of the most engaging techniques that your nonprofit can take advantage of when planning your marketing strategy.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 8, 2020

Figuring out how to do more of what you’re already great at is generally a much better idea than branching into brand new tactics. So much of that authenticity manifests itself through the way they communicate and their voice. The problem with this is that it rarely lends itself to a memorable voice or an enticing brand.

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2021

Help them win the People’s Voice Award by voting today. To mark its anniversary, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories and moments from the last 50 years. Voting closes this Thursday, May 6th. VOTE FOR “FIGHTING POLLUTERS SINCE 1970”.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

To that end, we came up with a few ideas of our own that we encourage you to borrow and tweak for your #GivingTuesday crowdfunding campaign. We’ve found that as you use storytelling more in your appeals, the more donations you’ll get. Change Your Voice. Check them out below. 24 hours, 24 stories.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

Black voices, Black spaces. Since 1987, Echoing Green has identified visionary leaders with bold ideas for transforming the world and invested in their ideas and leadership.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Annaliese pointed out to us that podcasting is usually not perceived as digital storytelling , and we agreed that this is an idea worth discussing. But a podcast can be a vehicle for storytelling, if you make the effort to infuse it with a narrative. Who will serve as the voice of our nonprofit organization in our podcast?

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE. Jeff Brooks’ blog is based on the singular idea that the future of nonprofit fundraising is not about social media, SEM, video blogs, or any other new technology; it’s about donors. THE STORYTELLING NONPROFIT. The Storytelling Nonprofit’s Vanessa Chase knows the power of sharing impact with donors.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing. Let’s dive in!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing. Let’s dive in!

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2022

Individual executives have a significant advantage over company accounts across many platforms both from a storytelling and algorithmic standpoint. Thoughts on Brand Voice. Thoughts on Themes/Ideas. Whole Whale Content Calendar to organize out a year in themes Read this before starting a nonprofit podcast. Social Media Tools.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

However, there’s a great opportunity to stand out simply by having a distinctive human voice. How can nonprofits deliver genuinely valuable, well-crafted content that features a human voice, while taking advantage of the efficiencies offered by AI? Even better, develop a bit of a distinctive voice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

Note from Beth: Digital storytelling is key to fundraising success, but using a storytelling lens in your organization can have further benefit of busting organizational silos. Fortunately, storytelling busts silos. Bringing in those diverse voices means we can tell more stories and invite in new audiences.”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Submitted by Chad Norman, publisher of I dig webby things.and I bet you do too So much of social media and relationship marketing revolves around storytelling, and this is especially true for nonprofits. These artists are all great examples of how media can be used for social change - as a vehicle for storytelling. And he did it well.

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NTEN

MARCH 17, 2011

I've mentioned in the past how this conference is much like a "family reunion" where we see faces we knew from previous sessions but also new faces and voices of NTC community. [As part of the 2011 NTC, a group of attendees are documenting their experiences at the conference on the NTEN Blog.]

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

It was a lot of fun, and as much as I was asked to share some of my knowledge and ideas, I learned a great deal from the local participants. And no, the possibility of getting a “bad&# comment is not enough to disable the option for people to share their ideas, support and encouragement. Multimedia Storytelling.

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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. Maybe we’ll start with you, Amy, bring your voice in. Devyn Taylor: Yeah.

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Forum One

MARCH 8, 2021

Amplifying the voices of female peacemakers. We designed and developed a custom website that includes a powerful and integrated storytelling component—“Profiles in Peace”—that allows GIWPS to create its own voice on the platform where site visitors can view videos and oral histories from around the globe.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 18, 2011

A blog is an opportunity not only to change static into dynamic, but also discover and share voices from your organization. It's a chance to convene and nurture a community of storytellers. Time to mentor emerging storytellers. In addition to being the blog's head writer and managing editor, you'll also serve as its coordinator.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

A good narrative includes both values and ideas about how the world could work. These messages explain your big idea and how it fits into the current conversation about a particular issue. Who are the messengers and storytellers that can most effectively deliver these messages and move this narrative?

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

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. Drink lots of water beforehand and during the recording session to ensure you’re hydrated and your voice stays strong. Stay hydrated. Record in a quiet room. Check your sound before recording.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Focus on impact storytelling . This will catch donors while their opinions and ideas are still fresh, and the opportunity to fill out an optional survey will be more appealing. . Tip #4: Focus on impact storytelling . Personalize all appeals . Segment your audience . Ensure communication is a two-way street .

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2021

To mark its anniversary, NRDC launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories from the last 50 years. The Zero to Three Policy Center, an organization is an independent, non-partisan research-based voice that educates the public and political leaders about the unique developmental needs of babies and toddlers.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

Develop your brand voice. Before you get started in building a content strategy, you should first ensure you know your brand voice. A brand voice is your reference point for how your organization speaks to various audiences, both internally and externally. So, how do you create a content strategy? And what should it include?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2012

Your brand is your public identity, your voice to the world, and the first impression you make with your constituents. From June 25 to 28, Guide Creative will be hosting a free educational series with a short webinar each day that will help your nonprofit find or refine your own unique voice and brand.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Davey Awards competition honors the achievements of the “Creative Davids” internationally who derive their strength from big ideas, not big budgets. To mark its anniversary, NRDC launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories and moments from the last 50 years. The post Forum One Wins 12 Davey Awards!

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 25, 2019

Once you’ve decided on a voice that would best resonate with your audience, build loyalty with them through immersive, personal storytelling. It’s still good to have those annual events that become traditions for donors to look forward to, but make sure you’re throwing in some fresh, creative ideas, too!

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Here are some ideas to help guide your content strategy and ensure your content is written well and optimized for search—no matter where it lives. This should include personality, voice, tone, style, and formatting items (for example—is your nonprofit pro or against the oxford comma?). Come up with dynamic content ideas.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Lesson #1: Voice. “Social media is a storytelling tool, it’s let voices effected by climate change be heard around the world&# (@ amysampleward ). It is impossible to tell a story about someone else being affected by Climate Change as well as the authentic voice of the person who is living with Climate Change.

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