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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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. Telling a good story can also give your donors confidence that your nonprofit is making an impact and that their donations are used effectively. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? To that aim, there are two important terms to know.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ? Do your grant applications tell stories that catch the attention of funders and illustrate the real impact their support will have on your community? Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers? Stories make things real.

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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. Could funders prioritize storytelling as a reporting and evaluation mechanism?

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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. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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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. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve. Look at her eyes.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we embark on another year of impactful endeavors, let’s delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2024. With the right AI tools, you can analyze donor data, predict giving patterns, and provide personalized resources without breaking a sweat.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

One way to differentiate your organization and drive greater giving is through the power of storytelling. Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. Showcase your impact by sharing specific outcomes and success stories.

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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? Attract new donors : Events can introduce your organization to new potential supporters, who may be inspired to contribute after witnessing the impact of your work.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Strength-Based Messaging: A Powerful Tool Thankfully, in recent years, new and long overdue attention has been focused on changing the way we build our donor relationships. A new era in storytelling for nonprofits Today, many fundraisers are using a new rubric for the stories we tell.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

—– I’m really excited by tools that enable digital or transmedia storytelling. I was so energized by the tool—both its current functionality and its potential for future application—that I downloaded the mobile (Android) version and started testing it on the spot. I’d love to hear your ideas.

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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. With these tools, you can create custom images that are tailored to your brand and visually appealing. Creative Ideas for Social Impact Imagery. So how can nonprofits use this technology to their advantage?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

Whether you tell stories in your fundraising or communications program, chances are you want to understand the impact and return on investment (or ROI) of the stories you tell. One of the best storytelling tips I can give you is to set yourself up for measurement success from the very beginning. Need some storytelling inspiration?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

1) AI in fundraising Fundraisers’ opinions on using AI tools in their work vary. Fundraisers can receive helpful cues from these intelligent tools. The Sustainable Giving Report covers this topic in depth and found that 75% of donors have had their finances negatively impacted by inflation but 80% of donors continue to donate!

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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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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. Maps are one of the most powerful tools available to nonprofits when it comes to creating compelling visual stories. Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising.

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

Many organizations had to start over and reconfigure their entire approach, as well as rely heavily on their websites as a primary communication tool. When a complete website redesign is not an option, there are small tweaks and improvements that can help you quickly optimize your website’s impact today. Repurpose & revive.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

You have an amazing array of tools at your disposal to amplify your cause, streamline supporter activities, and shine a spotlight on your advocacy efforts. Whether it’s the instant spreadability of Twitter, the communal spirit of Facebook, or the captivating visuals of Instagram, each platform is a chapter in your storytelling saga.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

5) 60% use a social media publishing and scheduling tool, such as Buffer, to update your organization’s accounts on social media. Of those that use a publishing and scheduling tool: 56%: To share most of our posts on social media accounts. 32%: Facebook Charitable Giving tools are available in my country, but we choose not to use them.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Storytelling is an invaluable tool for non-profits. But so many non-profit professionals get discouraged by storytelling because they think it’s going to require the unparalleled writing skills of a Pulitzer Prize winner. What is storytelling? I want to take a minute to differentiate story from storytelling.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. The hardest part of fundraising is making the ask.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

They’re a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but what makes an annual report effective? One of our favorite parts is their “Pushing Impact” section. Additionally, they detail how their post-abortion care program in Tanzania has impacted health facilities as a whole in the region. Broadway Cares.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your organization’s donor communications program — consisting of solid Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems — utilizes neuroscience, consistency, and proof of impact to deliver trust in a nutshell. That’s because human beings are hardwired for nonprofit storytelling. The best way to maintain and build trust?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Over $300 million in donations have been raised via Facebook Fundraisers since the roll-out of that tool last year. 2) Explore YouTube Giving Tools. . nonprofits.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

As we all continue exploring the vast horizons of the internet and the social tools it offers, be sure to check out the applications that help you continue telling stories with the power of video, maps and more. Animoto isn’t a new tool, but it is still in my top five. Posterous is a blogging tool, that is really so much more.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives. Ready to take the next step with your advocacy program?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

With the help of impactful testimonials, you can turn compelling narratives into a driving force for your mission. They serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work. This widespread use maximizes their impact.

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

My friends at TechSoup asked me to pass along info about their upcoming digital storytelling event. We will help you learn how to maximize the impact of your organization's message with online audio, video, and images. What do we mean by Digital Storytelling? 10/1: Digital Storytelling Challenge kickoff webinar.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Use this time of the year to audit your long-term plan to ensure it’s a powerful tool for your annual planning. How to Reimagine Nonprofit Impact with Seth Godin We are for good Podcast Learn how to rebuild the way you work, find authentic believers for your mission, and know when it’s time to fire your donors with Seth Godin.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

By Audrey Phillips , a customer success manager at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Mention the donor’s past involvement with your organization and the impact their previous gifts have made.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

On one hand, I’m concerned about its impact on society—will people lose touch with reality? However, I’m excited to have a new tool for building empathy by allowing someone to share an experience. It will take time, but now is when you need to think about how spatial computing will impact you in the future.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone. That’s direct scientific proof that storytelling is the way to go when we want to engage and inspire people on GivingTuesday and beyond. Looking for additional resources to help you plan for GivingTuesday?

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Storytelling is a strategic tool that has been used since the beginning of humanity to transmit a meaningful message to others. Telling a good story can influence the mindset of the audience, and this explains why a lot of businesses today are using this tool to market their brands to their potential customers.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Expands visibility and credibility in the community by showing your impact. Investing in marketing helps you build a foundation for growth, community engagement, and impactful change. Nonprofit marketing is deeply intertwined with social impact rather than focusing on financial gain.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Storytelling is an essential fundraising skill for nonprofits. One of the most amazing nonprofit storytellers I ever heard in my life is Alberto Cairo (International Committee of the Red Cross) who delivered a truly inspirational speech during the International Fundraising Congress closing plenary. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

Stories are an incredible tool for non-profit fundraising. Telling a story that pulls apart what that problem is will help donors understand the scope and impact of the problem your organization wants to solve. . The Impact Story. The impact story is a tried and true story for fundraising. If so, describe that. .

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2013

On Monday, April 16, TechSoup took its Digital Storytelling global with a full-day tweet chat spanning 10 time zones. Each tweet chat covered a different facet of digital storytelling and featured storytelling experts and nonprofit and library participants. Origin stories describe the journey of how an organization came to be.

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