The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

The power of sharing a personal story is well documented. We love hearing stories. And during these times, stories have the power to help us feel less alone in our very human experiences. By hearing a personal story, donors and non-donors can understand the impact of your mission and see it in action.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

By using narrative and storytelling techniques, you’ll be able to communicate your nonprofit’s mission and impact while building stronger emotional connections with your audience. 3 Top Nonprofit Storytelling Strategies Well-crafted nonprofit stories will help you engage with your audience and inspire them to take further action.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

What are our best stories to tell? Do we need to engage an external freelancer (writing and/or design)? Are we gathering photos all year long so we have enough come time to prepare our report? Is our donor list accurate and up-to-date? What will be our annual report's theme? Will we distribute in print and/or online?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Your nonprofit does incredible, life-changing work. Include inspiring stories and testimonials. Pare down the most inspiring stories from the past year into bite-sized stories or quotes, and your donors will feel proud to be a part of your team. Feature beautiful photos illustrating donor impact.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

In our roles as non-profit storytellers, we often need others to tell us their stories so that we have material to work with. We need to collect and share individual stories that highlight our organization’s impact and show the difference we’re making in the world.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

Imagine a story where someone was born, everything went perfectly from beginning to end, and then the story was over. When it comes to a good nonprofit story, struggle and overcoming are at the center. Knowing what struggle your nonprofit helps solve will help you get good at identifying which stories you should be sharing.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While advocating for survivors in San Francisco, I witnessed first-hand how critical stories are in tapping into people’s empathy. However, it wasn’t until my career took a turn into strategic communications and marketing that I learned just how integral a winning story is to the success of an advocacy campaign. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2020

As you set your resolutions and goals, consider also reading the book, Life Word , to learn how to select your one Life Word. The one word that as the book authors say will significantly impact your life and legacy. Your Life Word becomes the driving force to align your efforts and eliminate distractions.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Impact numbers are a great way to demonstrate the positive changes your organization has provided. But, to the outside world, impact numbers can be challenging to conceptualize. That’s why we recommend contextualizing your impact numbers with a powerful story. That rings true when it comes to telling stories.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

We’re a bastion for the square pegs in round holes, people who are more motivated by making an impact than by trying to climb the ladder. We can be more impactful and fulfill our mission more effectively. Everyone who has been dying for someone to offer an alternative will be like, ‘Where have you been all my life?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Motivations for their giving include receiving tax deductions and understanding the impact their investment is making. Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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DipJar

MARCH 17, 2022

It is a great example of a storied institution finding new ways to support the community it serves and provide new ways – including DipJar – for the community to support its good work. Regardless of the reason, the Cathedral stands ready to play its part in the life of the city, the country, and the world. The post St.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

It’s crucial that your online donation forms and landing page match the story you’re telling. Add impactful images or videos and text to your donation form and landing page! What is an impact statement? How can I show visual impact? How do you help donors understand the impact they make with their donation?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

The global pandemic has awakened people of all ages to just how fragile and finite life can be. This reality likely disproportionately impacted midlife individuals. Because, midlife is a pivotal time to assess career goals, relationships, and lifestyles, to challenge ideals set earlier in life. “So

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In this post on limiting beliefs, I want to talk about a common one I hear from nonprofit professionals: the fear that their story doesn’t matter. Just on the basis of that alone: Your story matters! Finding the value in your story. Building your confidence when telling your story. Say it out loud: My story matters.

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

When a complete website redesign is not an option, there are small tweaks and improvements that can help you quickly optimize your website’s impact today. You can reimagine old footage or images by giving them new life on your social media channels. Strengthen your brand story. Flip the physical to digital.

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Forum One

APRIL 21, 2021

Telling the story of 50 years of impact. To mark its anniversary, NRDC launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories and moments from the last 50 years. Since 1970, NRDC has been working to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Why Tell Stories in December. There are so many reasons why your non-profit should tell stories. Stories help you explain your theory of change in a clear, tangible way. The Future Story.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Annual reports are a staple of nonprofit life. They’re a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but what makes an annual report effective? Pathfinder International’s annual report combines thoughtful web design, powerful graphics, individual stories, and gorgeous portraits to vividly showcase their beneficiaries.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The global pandemic has awakened people of all ages to just how fragile and finite life can be. This reality likely disproportionately impacted midlife individuals. Because, midlife is a pivotal time to assess career goals, relationships, and lifestyles, to challenge ideals set earlier in life. “So

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The global pandemic has awakened people of all ages to just how fragile and finite life can be. This reality likely disproportionately impacted midlife individuals. Because, midlife is a pivotal time to assess career goals, relationships, and lifestyles, to challenge ideals set earlier in life. “So

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

“Frank” (who anonymously shared his story with us) has always been an avid reader, but the progression of his neuromuscular disease to his arms made reading difficult. Frank’s story exemplifies the life-changing power of access to information and reading. Eventually he had to ask others to turn pages for him.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Leverage video to tell your story. Through the Start Something Web Series they’re shedding light on the impact that Bigs have on Littles by telling their story through quality video they publish on their YouTube channel, share on their website and talk about on Facebook.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. An effective story not only helps nonprofits attract new donors but also increases overall brand awareness, which can be good for landing corporate sponsorships or attracting media coverage.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 7, 2019

Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a tale of a hero overcoming a hardship to find a happy ending, or a tale of misfortune with a valuable lesson learned, it’s ingrained into our DNA to seek out stories. If you’re having trouble getting momentum behind your cause, try to share stories. Why tell stories?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2021

Springwater Wayland EMS (SWEMS) is a volunteer rural ambulance service that provides primary emergency basic life support transport service to 4,300 residents in 39 square miles in upstate New York. The entire organization consists of 35 individuals willing to volunteer their time and expertise to save lives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

Highlight authentic stories: Share real-life examples of the impact your nonprofit has made. Stories of individuals or communities that have benefited from your work can be powerful in connecting with your audience. This, in turn, impacts click-through rate (CTR). But you can change that.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2021

To this day, he acknowledges that one nonprofit’s handout probably saved his life. This personal story illustrates the power of handouts and how they can make a difference and help you reach your goals. The post How To Communicate Your Mission’s Impact Through The Power Of Handouts appeared first on Bloomerang.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Fiver’s goal is to empower children to make positive life choices, to become engaged citizens, and to succeed in school and beyond. Fiver used their story of Camp WiFiver to inform their 2021 #GivingTuesday campaign. A good story is an incredible tool and whatever quote or story you decide to use, make sure it’s relatable and clear.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

Leverage the George Bailey Effect The 1946 holiday movie It’s a Wonderful Life tells the story of George Bailey, who is considering taking his life on Christmas Eve, because his problems feel unmanageable. The movie ends with George realizing that his life was pretty wonderful after all.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Do: Everyone in our community deserves to have a full, thriving life. It’s important to step back and ask yourself: Are the stories we’re including in our fundraising appeals helping or harming the communities we’re striving to support? And remember that these stories aren’t yours to tell; each subject of every story owns that story.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 18, 2018

I graduated from high school in 2016 and had little notion of what I wanted to do with my life until I joined Public Allies. Because of this program, I have been given the opportunity and guidance to achieve my life mission to create meaningful, positive and lasting change. “To

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 21, 2018

I graduated from high school in 2016 and had little notion of what I wanted to do with my life until I joined Public Allies. Because of this program, I have been given the opportunity and guidance to achieve my life mission to create meaningful, positive and lasting change. “To

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

The 10 Disciplines teach you how they can lay a foundation that creates space in your busy life for you to consistently and optimally perform and achieve your inner peace. “I Yet I have come to learn that there are disciplines and a practical approach to accomplish significant life success, as well,” says Gino. It is in your DNA.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 14, 2018

Have you also read the book, Life Word , and selected your one Life Word? The one word that as the book authors say will significantly impact your life and legacy. Your Life Word becomes the driving force to align your efforts and eliminate distractions.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Stories are powerful. It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Telling a good story can also give your donors confidence that your nonprofit is making an impact and that their donations are used effectively. What is Nonprofit Storytelling?

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