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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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

As you get started on sifting through your data reports and action items completed this year, keep an eye toward how your internal and external reports can blend data-driven stories of impact. If you can’t do something with the data, it’s not supporting the story you need it to tell.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

By sharing the stories and achievements of people with autism, we aim to help people understand the impact of autism and offer meaningful ways to be better, more supportive co-workers. Employers should be thinking about the big picture when they’re putting a team together. 1) Inclusive Hiring Practices.

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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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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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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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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. Highlight of a current donor and why they supported the work.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

A picture is worth a thousand words. As a nonprofit, you’re always looking for new ways to engage your supporters and donors. 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. Public Link: [link].

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We hope that you will be able to take part in one or more of the many exciting events that we are offering this year and experience firsthand the pride we take in supporting our cause. In order to meet our mission and provide services in our community, we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses for support.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As we gear up for GivingTuesday, the perfect opportunity to engage supporters and boost fundraising efforts, it’s crucial to refine your narrative strategy. Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. Who are they? What motivates them?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Show you care Thanking your donors ensures that your organization appreciates all financial supporters and is the key to effective donor stewardship. Vocalize donor impact. Additionally, as you thank donors early and often, you’ll emphasize their impact on reaching your fundraising goals. Create repeat donors.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

You need a way to motivate website visitors to take action and support your nonprofit’s mission—that’s where calls to action come in. CTAs encourage your visitors to show their support and inspire a specific action that can help your mission. All you need to do is make people understand the importance of supporting your cause today.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

That’s the power that story holds. Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. As the old saying states, “Those who tell the stories rule the world.”

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

To make it easier, we’ve organized the components of a nonprofit business plan into three categories based on your responsibilities: Board Support and Guidance Vision and Values Alignment Financial and Resource Planning Executive Summary: A brief overview of the nonprofit’s mission, goals, and strategies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

However, nonprofits are guided by a mission- like providing education in under-served areas, supporting research to find cures to diseases, creating community among a specific group of people, and more. provides the framework for organizations to tell their stories and remain accountable to their stakeholders.???. This method?focuses?on

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Supercharge Giving Tuesday Contributions with an Optimized Donation Page With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to put our heads together and think about how we can forge the best experience for those kind-hearted souls who are looking to support our mission.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 4, 2022

When it’s the beginning of a new calendar year or the start of a new fiscal year, the fresh start is a great time to create your non-profit’s annual story strategy. Just like creating a fundraising plan or a communications plan, a story strategy is your opportunity to build a clear roadmap to your goals. Goal Setting & Priorities.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. How multi-year giving agreements impact donor retention According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , retention hit an all-time low of 42.6%.

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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. 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?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Your nonprofit’s digital presence makes a huge difference in how well you’re able to engage supporters. This is where an effective nonprofit homepage becomes especially important; it’s not only the first landing page supporters see. Impact stories. Issue areas. Ways to get involved.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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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. And in my opinion, the connecting throughline for 2024 is putting our humanity back at the center of what we do and how we engage.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. The good news?

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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. .

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This is because forging solid relationships with donors is as crucial as the educational programs you support. The Education Foundation of Lake County’s story begins here. By serving as a comprehensive repository of every interaction, preference, and donation, CRMs provide a complete picture of each donor.

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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.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Your request for support should connect with the passion your donor or prospect already has for the work your nonprofit does. 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. It’s true that certain words pull us more than others.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Before you begin reaching out to supporters, your campaign needs a clear target. As you tailor each one, you’ll need to consider how any changes will impact the other. Likely, these will also shift throughout the campaign cycle as you gain a clearer picture of available resources. Increase supporter accessibility.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 1, 2021

“Digital transformation” may sound grandiose, but it just means the people, processes, and systems that leverage digital tools to help organizations realize impact. Our work with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) shows the power of harnessing data for impact storytelling. Then the tools can be tuned.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

To make registration easy for your supporters, it is important to choose the right event ticketing software. The earlier tickets are bought also gives you a better picture of how successful the event may be. If your event is virtual, think of goodies you could send to supporters to encourage attendance.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As a result, you’ll be able to grow your supporter touchpoints and encourage them to stay tapped into your nonprofit around the clock. What better way to show off your nonprofit’s impactful work than with your engaging social media content?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising, sometimes called direct mail solicitation or direct marketing, is the process of mailing requests for support to existing and prospective donors. Direct mail gives your supporters a physical object to connect them to your organization, making it a highly personal way to reach out.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

You need a big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) to attract tons of attention and support for your cause. No one wants to support a mediocre vision. Heart-warming human-interest stories. You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

That’s where technology can make a real impact. Donor segmentation helps you use insights about donor preferences to engage supporters more deeply with your organization. Quantifying the impact and success of services and programs can be challenging, but it’s essential. How do you present nonprofit outcomes?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2021

Of course, no two donors are exactly alike, which means your nonprofit has to account for lots of different supporters with different motivations and different ways to reach them. Instead, you can support and build upon your current efforts with marketing on new channels. Build Momentum.

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