Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

A picture is worth a thousand words. By creating images that evoke emotion, you can make your materials more impactful and persuade people to donate to your cause. Creative Ideas for Social Impact Imagery. It can be hard to get a picture of a specific item with perfect lighting. Generate Imagery for Fundraising Materials.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 21, 2017

From full page, full impact streaming to customizable templates and portfolio showcases, there’s certainly something for anyone and everyone who wants to implement a regular video component to their WordPress site.

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sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2023

If a grantmaking organization creates a funding opportunity, but there is no way for anyone to hear about it, does it make an impact? So, when it comes to communicating your impact story, many foundations need to rely on the data in their form 990 to tell their story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

is the founder of Data Viz for Nonprofits , a design consultancy that delivers high-quality visualizations that help organizations to quickly grasp their data, improve their work, and show their impact. Pictures don’t always beat words, particularly confusing pictures. Amelia Kohm, Ph.D. , Are simple.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

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? An impact statement is your organization’s story about your influence on the community. Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester added a banner image with cute pictures of children.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Whole Whale

MAY 10, 2021

Annual nonprofit reports are great for the big picture impact of the organization, however they only come once a year. An annual cadence of reporting is not great for keeping donors engaged throughout the year which is where donor impact reporting comes in. A short summary from the CEO and/or any key officers. Podcast format.

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Qgiv

JULY 6, 2021

These impact statements showed donors what was possible with their gift. To take this a step farther, each donation amount and impact statement was a clickable button. Helping Up Mission included a picture of one of their beneficiaries in the appeal to show donors who they help by becoming a recurring donor. What You Can Do.

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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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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Nonprofits insist every dollar counts, and that's true, but they're looking at the big picture. When all those dollars are combined, they can make a big impact with those collective dollars. The same is true on the donor side.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

Every social sector organization can and should be doing impact management ! There are three main components to integrating impact management practices in your organization: continuous evidence building, participant-centered program management, and integrated financial management. Participant-Centered Program Management.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 7, 2011

They are especially in need of big picture information that will help guide their response to do the most good with the resources employed. Captain Lopez helps her team assess the quality, quantity and usefulness of these different streams, each of which plays a part of the picture of the situation.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2024

This powerful combination is the key to unlocking supporter insights that make the difference between generic outreach and impactful, relationship-driven engagement. When you link Constant Contact to Bloomerang, you can keep using your favorite email tool while tapping into rich donor insights only Bloomerang can deliver.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The first is the “story” of your non-profit – this is the overall story arc that is being told by your organization about your work, and includes your big picture vision and mission. To learn more about how to create a compelling, big picture story for your organization, read: The Story of Your Non-Profit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 19, 2023

A social entrepreneur, therefore, is a person who explores business opportunities that have a positive impact on their community, in society or the world.” If you’re not immediately picturing your profit and loss statements and dreaming about “going public” on the stock exchange one day, for-profit startup life may not be for you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2022

It’s also helpful to include pie charts, bar graphs, or other visuals that help readers see the big picture and understand financial trends. Sending out an Annual Report to your donors can be a great way to both keep donors engaged after year-end and to share your impact with those that care most about your organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

In early November, I had the pleasure to be part of a panel conversation on Achieving High Impact Philanthropy as part of the ASU Lodestar Center's Philanthropy Matters Speaker Series. She shared research and examples of high impact philanthropy from her 10 years of work. Kat outlined four characteristics of high impact giving.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Don’t just ask people to donate; tell them exactly what materials you need and how their donation will make an impact. You’ll find pictures and stories of the students they help, along with strong language that includes information about the crisis at hand—that most of Florida’s Youth in poverty will never complete college.

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 6, 2021

I have been working in the social change sector for over 30 years and have always been interested in how we can increase our scale and increase our impact. But, if you step back and you look at the bigger societal problem, like say you’re working on, early childhood education or hunger or poverty, look back at the bigger picture.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2023

If you’re a fundraiser who also manages your nonprofit’s auctions, you know that successful events and deep donor relationships are the cornerstone of your nonprofit’s impact. And our mission is to give you a seamless way to bridge the gap between your auction efforts and Bloomerang.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact, sustainability and for-profit-for-good organizations and causes. Will reconfiguration, data cleanup or training on our current tech be just as impactful?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

Using this software doesn’t just make things run smoother; it also helps you make better choices and have a bigger impact. Impact on Efficiency and Effectiveness The introduction of nonprofit grant management software has had a big impact on the sector. The impact on nonprofits and grant funding could be huge.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. By now, you have a clear picture of your opportunities and goals, so it’s time to build a work-back calendar and activate your organizations around a development plan. The good news?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Vocalize donor impact. Additionally, as you thank donors early and often, you’ll emphasize their impact on reaching your fundraising goals. If you post a general thank you, try to include impactful statistics about your financial campaign. Use the space to share donation stories, pictures, and impactful fundraising statistics.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How will you measure volunteer impact in 2024? As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. But do you really know the true impact of your volunteers?

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You’ll want to tell a compelling story that breathes life into your cause and paints a vivid picture of the powerful difference every donation makes. This isn’t just about beautiful words—pictures and videos are your allies, bringing the world closer to your cause and adding a human touch to cold stats.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact and sustainability organizations and causes. See the big picture, cut through the noise. First of all, what is “Tech Team Augmentation”?

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you’re working to end sexual violence or advocating for unhoused residents, like our clients All In , the first building block of a successful digital advocacy campaign begins with telling an impactful story. . #1. The way we structure our stories is key to maximizing their impact. Identify Your Own Story .

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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.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To make informed decisions, nonprofits need access to reliable datasets that provide an accurate picture of the communities they serve. And, within our own organizations, we need to understand if our programs are producing our desired impact. Data is power. In civil society, we are constantly making appeals for support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

They can use these extra hours to rally behind your cause—little actions can truly make a large impact in the long run. All they have to do is simply take a picture, list the item on Forward, determine a price, and choose the charity that they would like to benefit. Your supporters can benefit from this information, too.

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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.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 19, 2023

Organizations honor volunteers to show the impact of the work in the larger community. Wh y is an association’s volunteer program important? Did you know that member volunteers can help you grow your association ? Share pictures and acknowledgments on social media for your association and the world to see. Send impact reports.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

In your fundraising constituent relationship management (CRM) platform, the donations received and the goals you set for your campaign can seem abstract, but your fundraising successes and setbacks will have a major impact on the communities, causes, and people you serve.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Listen to the episode to hear what Ira has to say about why visuals matter in storytelling, how to demonstrate to donors that they can be the heroes of the story, and how to match copy with the right visuals for maximum impact. Notable Quotes from Ira Horowitz: “Everybody knows the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

Negative emotions and focusing on what hurts create tunnel vision, heightening our ability to zero in on the immediate issue, but making it harder to think about the bigger picture or brighter future. How does this change your perspective about your nonprofit’s impact? What would it look like to intentionally savor this impact?

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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. Ensuring you have access to the photos and stories you need to paint the full picture. The building blocks you use—stories and pictures—must be authentic, resonant, and relevant to your donors.

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