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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

No matter how we are carrying on the conversation, a dialog like this without stories becomes stale and ultimately boring. We need our donors emotionally involved and excited about our work… not bored. That’s why we need to incorporate stories into our fundraising work. If you’re a hospital, you collect patient stories.

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Impact to Story: How to Explain Non-Profit Impact Through Storytelling

The Storytelling Non-profit

Having an impact or being part of an impact is motivating to donors. However many non-profits struggle to explain what their impact is in a clear and compelling way that motivates donations. Challenge yourself to think about how you would explain your work and impact to an 8 year old or to a grandparent.

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Thursday Thoughts | Creative ways to show supporter love and demonstrate impact

EveryAction

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means many organizations are busy identifying ways to show supporters appreciation for their financial support, volunteer hours, and help promoting their organization’s purpose and programs—and showing this kind of appreciation often means communicating the impact a supporter has had.

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To Survive a Crisis, Lean Into Trust—CEOs Share Pandemic Stories

.orgSource

Our members were privileged to hear their reflections on a unique time in their organizations’ history and how the pandemic’s impact reshaped their future. Their stories explored the value that credibility brings to every relationship and the most stressful situations. The abrupt switch to remote work was a global challenge.

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From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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Trends in Grantmaking: Don’t Leave Your Foundation’s Impact Story to Chance

sgEngage

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. Above all, make sure your form 990-PF is complete.

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How to Show Donors the Impact of Their Donations to Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report, 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. That’s why supplementing online fundraisers with follow-ups that show the impact of donations is so powerful. Whether with an email or a text message (or even a phone call!)

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