Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Below are six tips for nonprofits that want to use digital storytelling to engage donors and boost giving.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. 1) Always showcase your impact. Smile Train consistently shows the dramatic impact of its work via Twitter.

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

That's what the Digital Storytelling Challenge seeks to accomplish every year. At the 2013 Digital Storytelling Awards Gala on May 28, the community's successes were clear. Congratulations to all of these award winners, and collective gratitude to all the participants in this year’s digital storytelling challenge.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Also, check out the #14LCS experience on Twitter and Instagram , along with the hashtags for each track: Impact Leadership ( #14LCSImpact ), Digital Strategy ( #14LCSDigital ), and Future of Technology ( #14LCSFuture ). Relive the experience and learn what attendees absorbed during the four days at 14LCS through this content round-up.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

Then imagine how this teaching can impact children's lives, transforming their journey through life. Best Photography Winner — Learning Tree Farm. This is storytelling at its most sophisticated as we see animations and voices come to life. All of these videos create a lasting impact. This is a powerful idea.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

In the past few years, we've seen the transformation from long to extremely short-form digital content like that on Vine and Instagram, and we've experienced the rise and fall of numerous storytelling apps never to be seen or heard of again. But how can stories touch hearts and minds if they go unnoticed and unheard?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2016

Since our last storytelling Twitter chat , both the opportunities and challenges in producing a great digital story have increased. As organizations begin wading into this cluttered storytelling landscape, and begin picking platforms, tools, and narratives, excitement can quickly evaporate. Host: @techsoupnz , @mathan_a. AUSTRALIA.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Looking for inspiration or hands-on help with your digital storytelling? Portland, Oregon: Websites as Storytelling Tools: A Case Study.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2013

Although storytelling has become quite the buzzword, do you understand how it fits into your narrative? Stories are for others to witness and are mainly about the storyteller. Your Narrative and Digital Storytelling. Narratives lend themselves to transmedia storytelling, so use different tools like video and photography.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

There were some, of course, that made a bigger impact than others—whether because they challenged us to think about the world in new and different ways, or simply kept us entertained when we needed it most, and our eyes were revolting from far too much screen time. We even started our own little book club!). I eagerly await Volume 2.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2014

So without further ado, meet our judges, a collection of storytelling experts who will be choosing our awardees. She founded The Storytelling Nonprofit to help nonprofits connect in more meaningful ways with donors through stories and stewardship. We’ve been inspired and moved by your stories. Vanessa Chase. Mikey Leung.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

But, the fact of the matter is, the channels you employ will have little impact on your outreach strategy if the messages you send through those channels are subpar. That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. 7 Tips for Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits Using Digital Marketing. Let’s get started.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 18, 2016

If that’s your case, see if stock photography is an option. Abstract or macro photography can be very effective if chosen carefully. Storytelling: persuade with imagery. Many nonprofits struggle with collecting quality images due to either financial restrictions or the nature of their mission.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

Digital Storytelling Apps and Tools. I'm always on the lookout for new digital storytelling tools, especially when they're in the form of mobile apps. " To me, it sounds like the perfect medium for nonprofits to show the impact of their work! The app is free only for a limited time so snag it while you can.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2011

now for nonprofits creating videos with impact? Is It Different from Digital Storytelling? for this one hour talk show series with leaders in the nonprofit social video field sharing their storytelling tips, production budgets, viral. 2010 as a way of using film, photography, and real-time reporting. Join us at 10 a.m.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2018

This person should not only be well organized, but also love storytelling. Powerful stories with a compelling and unique hook, likeable heroes/heroines, and willing participants might justify video, social media, articles, and photography, while lesser stories might be simply archived.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2015

Half the Sky's website is a perfect example of using large images for impact: 5. The Analysis of Choosing the Right Images and Stock Photography Sites. image visual communication digital storytelling Multimedia and Graphics website' Is Your Image Distinct? Stock photos are creepy. Gawker Media Studio Showcase. spanhidden.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2015

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NTEN

OCTOBER 4, 2011

In a time when photographs circulate around the globe at an unprecedented scale and speed, and revolutions are propelled by viral images, it has become more important than ever for mission-driven organizations to create impactful visual media that can drive action and fuel awareness. www.photophilanthropy.org.

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Care2

JANUARY 13, 2012

Pinterest has a lot of potential, especially for organizations whose stories lend themselved to visual storytelling. Now I’m excited to see how cause communities embrace this emerging network to create value and mission impact. In exhibits and galleries where photography is permitted, of course!) A Matter of Demographics.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The more we showcase real people of all kinds in our photography, the more engaged our audiences will be in the content we create, and the more inclusive our culture will become. Committing to choose and create photography that features different types of people and represents them as equals can already change our culture for the better.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2017 Population Matters Infographics Series 2) Postcards [with QR codes] Gen Z rarely receives print mail, so it makes an impact when it arrives. In 2024, postcards with QR codes designed to make an impact (LOL funny, powerful quotes, beautiful art, photography, etc.)

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2012

Although most people tend to think of videos when they think of digital storytelling, the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge (TSDigs), powered by Lights. Throughout the campaign, TechSoup invited nonprofit digital storytelling experts to share their best practices for creating stories with impact using pictures.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Between social media marketing, nonprofit storytelling , and direct outreach, your efforts to cultivate a base of committed volunteers are never-ending. By reaching out to the adults who have significant impacts on kids’ lives, you’ll gain a direct gateway to market your volunteer opportunity and find kids who are willing to give back.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2023

Did you tell impactful stories on social media? Consider including: Pie charts Line graphs Column chart Bar graphs Impact stories Impact stories are nonprofits’ greatest strength. Photos and videos Visual content is the bread and butter of showcasing impact. And consider adding video, which is great for storytelling.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Eileen Smith of Spokesmith, on empathy: “A great way to demonstrate you have values in common is through storytelling. But you have a great story about Joyee’s success that demonstrates the impact of your organization’s work. Here are some great (cheap) resources for stock photography, illustration, and infographics: iStock.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Brush up on some photography best practices , such as following the rule of thirds and testing out unique perspectives. Stories that convey impact Your nonprofit’s blog is your chance to tell your organization’s story , which is really the story of the people, animals, or places you help.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Eileen Smith of Spokesmith, on empathy: “A great way to demonstrate you have values in common is through storytelling. But you have a great story about Joyee’s success that demonstrates the impact of your organization’s work. Here are some great (cheap) resources for stock photography, illustration, and infographics: iStock.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2023

Did you tell impactful stories on social media? Consider including: Pie charts Line graphs Column chart Bar graphs Impact stories Impact stories are nonprofits’ greatest strength. Photos and videos Visual content is the bread and butter of showcasing impact. And consider adding video, which is great for storytelling.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

First is your fundraising plan and number two is your impact plan. What for, wherever the funds go, this starts to get into your impact plan and we’ll talk more about that in a second, but where are these funds actually going to go? Next, your impact plan. So who’s going to be impacted? This is super simple.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

This week's Ask Britt question, sent in by a reader, is, "How can I combine the creative arts with social impact? What are some great examples of creative work that is very effective in social impact?" Examples of socially rousing photography permeate our history: Vietnam, Rwanda, 9-11’s Ground Zero. Great question!

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Global Giving

JULY 12, 2017

If you would like still photography in addition to the video production, it is important to notify the filmmakers of this before the contract is signed. Understanding how humans react to storytelling is critical to creating an emotional impact that will spur empathy and action. Do you want photos in addition to video footage?

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

You may send new donors a welcome packet to introduce them to your organization, and monthly donors an impact report that describes the positive change that your monthly giving program has enabled. Tell stories One of the best ways to engage supporters is to use effective storytelling strategies.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

They were using music, dance, poetry, and storytelling, and they were succeeding. For me, that meant photography, which I have done since I was eight, and traveling, which I love. That's one thing, be aware that every photograph you take and share has a real impact.

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Achieve

AUGUST 6, 2019

As most fundraisers know, the key to getting people to care about a cause is through storytelling that conveys not only the issues, but demonstrates the real-world impact an organization is making to solve problems. Using Instagram, nonprofit organizations can: Drive interest. CHARITY: WATER. Follow: @pencilsofpromise. Team Rubicon.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

Local Impact Map :: datamarket.azure.com/application. Microsoft Local Impact Map is a low-cost visual mapping tool ideal for nonprofits that have multiple chapters or programs. For example, see the Local Impact Map for TechSoup.org. for awareness campaigns, staff and volunteer training, and creative storytelling and reporting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Local Impact Map :: datamarket.azure.com/application. Microsoft Local Impact Map is a low-cost visual mapping tool ideal for nonprofits that have multiple chapters or programs. For example, see the Local Impact Map for TechSoup.org. for awareness campaigns, staff and volunteer training, and creative storytelling and reporting.

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