Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The oldest of the Millennial Generation are in their mid-careers, and as this generation become more secure in their careers and have more disposable income, nonprofits need to understand how they relate to causes to better capture their resources. And this is where storytelling comes in. Sense of urgency. How do you overcome inertia?

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 7, 2023

If your nonprofit is struggling to get fans to stop scrolling, you may need to adjust your strategy. Learn how to master storytelling, create engaging content, and grow your list of supporters with this helpful guide!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. Storytelling is core to how we as human beings communicate. Storytelling Framework. Ideal Digital Storytelling Ecosystem.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Nonprofit storytelling remains a timeless and powerful tool for connecting with potential donors. The Power of Nonprofit Storytelling In a world inundated with information, your nonprofit’s story is what sets you apart. Great Nonprofit Storytelling Uses the Power of Anecdotes Donors appreciate transparency.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

When we embark upon what’s known in the nonprofit world as “donation season,” chances are that your organization thinks about putting together a fundraising video or other media that demonstrates the impact of your work. The post Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. The following prompt and instructions can help you develop it.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. Craft a compelling story by including these four key elements: a problem, solution, impact, and ask. 3. Liz Ngonzi, CFRE, emphasizes, “Nonprofits often have all the makings of a great narrative with unsung heroes, revelations, and transformation.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? Stories are powerful. To that aim, there are two important terms to know.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 14, 2024

Beyond its social impact, music has profound effects on the soul and the brain. Playing For Change leverages this by directly impacting over 50,000 students through on-site teachers. The symphony of global impact orchestrated by Playing For Change continues to resonate, breaking down boundaries and overcoming distances between people.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. Let’s just be honest right up front: in the case of many nonprofits, the staff is small and the time is limited.

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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. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! In short, great storytelling tugs heartstrings and that’s step 1 if you want a donation. What Makes a Good Story?

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Master your digital storytelling so you can put out great and engaging content, to grow your list of supporters. A strong social media strategy can help increase fundraising revenue while driving brand awareness!

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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.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Fresh Eyes Digital Donors, volunteers, and supporters are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2023

So why do great nonprofits struggle for the attention and funding they need to make the impact we all want to see? You're doing the most important work there is: changing lives and creating a better world.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 1, 2022

In his latest blog, Duke Haddad talks about how he learned a long time ago that video is vital to nonprofit storytelling to educate prospects, donors, and other constituencies by showing the impact a nonprofit makes on a community.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. Whether it’s an emailed donation appeal, social media post, or old-school flyer on a bulletin board, the best nonprofit communications help your audience relate to and position themselves within your mission’s story. Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Creating Unforgettable Nonprofit Events for Maximum Impact Ever been to a nonprofit event that left you in awe and inspired to make a difference? These funds can fuel your nonprofit’s projects, operations, and mission. This can greatly increase the reach and impact of your event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Brynne Krispin is a social media strategist for nonprofits and small businesses. The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. At the same time, nonprofits saw the largest trust decline of any American institution in 2023. Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As nonprofit professionals, we’re constantly seeking effective ways to enhance our fundraising events. The answer lies in the power of storytelling. The answer lies in the power of storytelling. Pattern recognition: A storytelling superpower Our brains are wired to recognize patterns.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This is part one of a series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller. And one way I’ve found to be a good communicator is to work on your storytelling abilities. . And one way I’ve found to be a good communicator is to work on your storytelling abilities. . Great storytellers are made , not born.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Why is this pertinent to the nonprofit sector you might be wondering? While the ROI of storytelling is a difficult one to measure , what’s important to understand is that it does work. While the ROI of storytelling is a difficult one to measure , what’s important to understand is that it does work. Are you writing daily posts?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In part two of this series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about how to engage your audience emotionally through creative storytelling. In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. . In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Stories help personalize your mission and show real impact with real people. Email #2: Demonstrate more impact. The most important thing when showing impact is making the donor the hero of the story. As a storytelling coach and consultant, it is her mission to empower others to share their stories for impact and income.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2014

I don’t have to tell anyone who reads Beth’s blog about the value of storytelling. Few would deny that storytelling is a powerful tool for inspiring action and influencing thought leaders, donors, and decision makers. However, few of us working in the social impact space could admit to utilizing storytelling to its fullest potential.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

posted by Josh Haynes Fall 2020 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – This makes storytelling a necessity and a digital discipline. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

We are about to enter into a golden age of storytelling more unbound from resource constraints than ever before. As a nonprofit, you’re always looking for new ways to engage your supporters and donors. As a nonprofit, you’re always looking for new ways to engage your supporters and donors. Create Imagery for Social Media.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged. These guidelines can apply to all sectors of the nonprofit landscape: Use “person-first” language. Focus on the individual, not their circumstance.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 9, 2014

With over 20 billion images shared to date, the Instagram community inspires innovative storytelling, from photo editing tips to composition to thematic content. The post 3 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Use Instagram For Brand Storytelling appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

How to Create Compelling Narratives that Drive Greater Giving Nonprofits rely on donations to fund their programs and achieve their mission. One way to differentiate your organization and drive greater giving is through the power of storytelling. Emotional storytelling is more effective in fundraising than facts and figures alone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Note from Beth : Over the past six months, I’ve been on an advisory group for project that my colleague Jay Geneske at the Rockefeller Foundation has spearheaded to help build the capacity of nonprofits in storytelling skills. Each of Hatch’s five sections are designed to help you craft, curate and share impactful stories.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

posted by Casey Davis Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. As nonprofits rely heavily on donors to provide their revenue, the question becomes, how do prospects determine an organization’s donation-worthiness? So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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Elevation

MARCH 23, 2020

Good storytelling leaves us wanting more, be it in the form of just one last bedtime story, the novel we can’t put down, the tale that captivates us as we huddle around a campfire, or the film we lose ourselves in while cuddled up on the couch. We are hardwired not only to tell our own stories, but also to be drawn to the stories of others.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is one of the key components of getting your organization seen by potential supporters! While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission. For-profit marketing is heavily focused on making a profit.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. Harold led an exercise that challenged us to find ways to be more intentional with our storytelling. About the Author. Cristina Jones.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Mastering Modern Grant Writing for Nonprofit Success In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit funding, grants continue to play a pivotal role, with billions of dollars allocated annually to support various causes and projects. Use real-life examples, bring your impact to life with heartfelt testimonials.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 18, 2021

Master your digital storytelling so you can put out great and engaging content, to grow your list of supporters. A strong social media strategy can help increase fundraising revenue while driving brand awareness!

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