Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. and tell the story of how?those?resources This method?focuses?on on the use?of The organization?has

Software 309

Software Guide Award Grant 309

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Draw inspiration from impactful introductions like the one crafted by Jules Brown for an acquisition piece for Women’s Aid: “Could you picture, for a moment, a woman on the brink of making the hardest decision of her life?” Paint a vivid picture of what their support achieves through your organization.

Template 52

Template Results Fundraising Storytelling 52

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In the first part of this series, I talked about why you need to define your goals, your brand and voice, and your audience before crafting your story. At the root of every story is a struggle or conflict. This is true of the stories you’ll share about your nonprofit’s work too. . Consider all the angles of your story. .

Storytelling 97

Storytelling Skills Develop Help 97

Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

It paints a complete picture of the people you serve and the opportunities they can capitalize on with some help from within their community. 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?

Storytelling 75

Storytelling Donor Cancer Guidelines 75

Whole Whale

JANUARY 17, 2024

Challenge : What is the common thread between these stories? 2003 People: We can just upload all these party pictures to Facebook for fun. This is a potent metaphor as LLMs (Large Language Models) are described as being trained on oceans of web and other data. I am actually a huge user and advocate of leveraging AI for impact.

Model 52

Model Doc Training Train 52

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Stories help embed a message into context and, often, entertainment. The message is the medication , and the story is the peanut butter. Sure, some of us have an inherent knack for weaving a good story, but the truth is storytelling can be learned, practiced, and mastered. . The strategy behind the stories you tell.

Storytelling 105

Storytelling Develop Strategy Help 105

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

That’s where technology can make a real impact. Quantifying the impact and success of services and programs can be challenging, but it’s essential. Outcomes” is often used interchangeably with impact, but it’s most helpful to think of outcomes as a change in skill, knowledge, attitude, behavior, condition, or status.

Measure 88

Measure Help Analysis Metrics 88

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. Mission statements are typically short and to the point, briefly communicating the nature of the organization’s work, impact , goals, and values. Next, ask about what language resonates with them.

Examples 95

Examples Language Iowa Nonprofit 95

sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

Each of those trends of course are important; however, it is about the bigger picture. At a foundational level we know our current physical health can drastically impact our desire and ability to engage. For many , this led to changes in terminology and language used to describe the work.

Philanthropy 73

Philanthropy Measure Influence Trend 73

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

It’s about telling your story in an authentic way that fans the flames already burning in people’s hearts. This is why stories are so important. Good fundraising stories are full of emotion and draw people in. Words can paint a picture, make us feel a variety of emotions, and spur us to form opinions.

People 122

People Donation Money Goal 122

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?

Storytelling 139

Storytelling Fund Raise Music 139

Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Because of the unique factors that come into play with each and every project, the Media Cause creative team uses several different approaches to help explore, establish, and implement a common visual language with our clients and development teams: m oodboards, style tiles, style guides, and stylescapes. . Moodboards. Style tiles.

Language 52

Language Design Guide Phase 52

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make. Showing impact numbers and, more importantly, stories keep donors informed and engaged. Ditch the industry jargon and formal language when writing or speaking with your supporters.

Donor 98

Donor Strategy Nonprofit Phone 98

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

For our Giving Tuesday campaign in 2015, our focus was impact via scholarships. We created a short gift agreement or funding agreement with matching money language included. Tell your story : The only way to make your Giving Tuesday campaign successful is to get the word out. Our biggest takeaway: make it all connect. .

New Mexico 42

New Mexico Mexico Story Mail 42

Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

They defined data visualization as the representation of information in the form of a chart, diagram, or picture. “Map out the story you need to tell. Storyboarding can help you understand the full picture of what you want to show and what the most important aspect is to focus on.” It’s a conversation.

Social Media 52

Social Media Trend Storyboard Montana 52

CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

We’ll get into more detail about the types of emails you can send, but all of them should include some story-driven content. A clear statement of your fundraising goal and impact A clear call to action, whether it’s a donate button or another action you would like readers to take. Email Types. Simply thank your donors.

email 75

email Examples Raise Fundraising 75

Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Although they are not an IRS requirement, compelling annual reports can sway potential donors and show current donors how their money is helping your organization to make an impact. DREAM’s annual report is doing everything right: beautiful images, student stories, and (of course) thanking their donors. DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI).

Report 85

Report Template Org Nonprofit 85

Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

You can show them why their support matters and how they can make a positive impact on the world. 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. Every nonprofit has a story, but how do you tell yours? Focus on storytelling.

Social Media 52

Social Media Strategy Media Donor 52

Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For example, you could plan to post short, engaging Instagram reels to share your nonprofit’s story and easy ways a younger audience can get involved. Or, showcase a fundraising event’s atmosphere on your story to let your supporters experience it virtually. Use your logo as your profile picture. Highlight your appreciation.

Social Media 52

Social Media Media Build Social 52

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Let’s take a look at the impact of what we call the “Generosity Experience”—the overall trust that a supporter has when interacting with a nonprofit’s marketing, revenue, or impact activities. As we’ll outline below, the time of day our clients sent emails on GivingTuesday did not have a direct impact on when donors made gifts.

Lesson 52

Lesson North America New York Kentucky 52

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It takes commitment, guts, and a great story. You can make your request for donations about the impact your nonprofit is trying to make, which just makes fundraising easier. As long as you’re giving donors a great experience ( thanking them well , communicating consistently, telling heartwarming stories, etc.),

Donation 122

Donation Time Money Gift 122

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Show the real impacts that year-round donations can have on your mission by using compelling images within your website. To facilitate this journey, ensure your site is optimized for telling your organization’s story. Include elements of your nonprofit’s story on multiple strategic pages, including your donation page and about page.

Websites 97

Websites Donation Images Mobile 97

DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

To paint a comprehensive picture of your audience, there are several different sources you’ll need to pull from, including: Previous data. Supplement this post with engaging language like “Cook a mouth-watering five-star meal with celebrity chef, Suzanne Jones.” Opting for interactive content.

Game 52

Game Marketing Change Tips 52

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

A well-developed planned giving program often will utilize a gift acceptance policy (with language for donors to include in their estate planning), donor journeys, communication plans, and an administrative breakdown for bequest processing to help maintain clear policies and streamlined communication between planned donors and the organization.

Giving 52

Giving Blackbaud Gift Policy 52

CauseVox

JUNE 29, 2022

Picture this: You click the “donate” button on a nonprofit’s website, and then, all of a sudden, you’re taken somewhere else. Make sure your logo is included, add some of your brand colors, and then think carefully about your language. 68% of donors agree that knowing how their donation makes an impact is important to their gift.

Donation 70

Donation Ubuntu Nonprofit Gift 70

Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2017

My colleagues and I have talked at length about how social good organizations have reached a point of impact – a point in the giving sector’s evolution where organizations are shifting their giving mindset from, “ look how much we gave ” to “l ook at what our grant achieved.” And when we elevate each other, we can elevate our shared impact.

Measure 26

Measure Impact Tips Collaboration 26

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

These implicit themes serve as a lens to help readers hone in on the most important parts of the story. That same big-picture trait that gets my heart a-flutter for classic lit is why I’m excited about the NEW 2016 Big Idea eBook. They help us make sense of the details and focus on what really matters.

Ideas 20

Ideas Impact eBook Social 20

Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2022

Engage your donors by sharing resources, articles, and stories with them. Rather than sending out communications en masse with general language, try to put your donors’ names on every piece of communication. Once you’ve prioritized your list of donors, it’s time to start building a relationship with them.

Fundraising 59

Fundraising Donor Relationship Retention 59

Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

A strategy will keep you on top of your marketing goals and tell you when to post your social media content for the highest impact. Creating compelling ads involves choosing the best ad format for your campaign and using your ads to tell a story that encourages people to click on your advertisement. Use high-quality images for ads.

Facebook 86

Facebook Guide Demographics Nonprofit 86

NonProfit Hub

JULY 1, 2015

Below, you’ll find out why storytelling is so crucial to a nonprofit website, and how to tell stories that resonate with others. Instead, people want to know about the impact your organization has on others. You can answer that in an engaging way through stories. You can answer that in an engaging way through stories.

Story 28

Story Websites Storytelling Nonprofit 28

CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’ve read our post on running a capital campaign , you’re wildly psyched, and you’re ready to get started! Focus on their impact and show that impact through stories. You’ll want to craft some specific language for your board early on to let them know what their role is and how they can help.

Campaign 68

Campaign Build Pledge Phase 68

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

That insecurity can lead to a variety of problems as these vulnerable girls make decisions that will impact the rest of their lives. Once you identify the message of your fundraising email, you can add the stories, photos, and videos that drive the message home. Your list might look something like this: Andrea’s success story.

Results 122

Results email Fundraising Story 122

CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2022

Whether participants are joining with a corporate sponsor, or signing up with family and friends, individuals of all ages and skill levels can make an impact by raising money for kids in need. If they wanted to, participants could edit the default text or add their own pictures and stories.

Practice 70

Practice Fundraising Registration Sponsor 70

Achieve

JANUARY 11, 2016

When promoting a cause to the public, be careful not to elevate the language, tone, and spirit of your messaging to the point the “ask” gets lost or pushed to the background. Donors like simple stories told well and are always eager to hear how their donations will benefit someone (or something) else. making an investment.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising New York Cancer Causes 52

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 23, 2021

Empathy is the language of nonprofit donation requests, annual reports and case studies. The stories of those they serve are the drivers of gathering support. With a Lean approach to problem-solving, the services will improve, greatly impacting the staff member, client served, and the donor base.

Nonprofit 60

Nonprofit Voice Problem Professional 60

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

We are here to talk about reporting impact, specifically creating tools and some good processes to do that for your donors. You know, impact is always good for year end. well, five areas of conversation revolve around, “What is impact reporting? What is impact? So we have several different topics today and the four.

Report 78

Report Measure Impact Process 78

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

They recruited some of their strongest supporters to act as “AuSM Champions” and run peer-to-peer fundraising pages, then invite all their friends to a livestream event full of cooking demonstrations, personal stories, and drawings. Colleen also made sure to create a robust template for her fundraisers with boilerplate language and images.

Examples 83

Examples Websites North Carolina Virtual 83