Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. But don’t just take it from me – Forbes named storytelling the #1 most important career skill of the future.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This is part one of a series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller. And one way I’ve found to be a good communicator is to work on your storytelling abilities. . And one way I’ve found to be a good communicator is to work on your storytelling abilities. . Great storytellers are made , not born.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. Harold led an exercise that challenged us to find ways to be more intentional with our storytelling. Here are my top five insights from that discussion.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged. Consider lived experience and amplify community voice. Listen to the TrueSense webcast: Ethical Storytelling in Fundraising.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In part two of this series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about how to engage your audience emotionally through creative storytelling. 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.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

When they raise their voices, mountains move. The Power of Personal Connection: Contacting Elected Officials Imagine equipping every supporter with a magic wand, one they could wave to instantly share their voice with decision-makers. The Heart and Soul of Supporter Advocacy Your supporters are more than just names in a database.

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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. This means their voices hold power in a range of ways.

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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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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2022

It was created with you in mind — the nonprofit director or marketer that is overwhelmed and under-resourced, trying to make an impact through content. Rain Bennett, Filmmaker, Writer, Storytelling Coach. His films and articles have been seen around the world and he hosts a weekly podcast called The Storytelling Lab.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

How are the answers to these questions impacting your fundraising? From there, identify and align variables like stories, voices, ask ladders, donation form appeals, and aesthetics that align best with each segment of your target audience. Uplift Voices in Your Community. Embrace Storytelling. Share their why.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

The second report of the series, Living with Pocket Change: What It Means to Do More With Less , examines the impact and real-life experiences of chronic philanthropic underinvestment. Also, don’t underestimate the power of storytelling and communications as a way to influence and amplify one’s work to impact a broader audience.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

Are you curious about how to write an impactful thank you letter to your donor? Storytelling is a tactic that many non-profit organizations use in order to create empathy between the donors and the project, and to also share the results of their contributions. That’s your natural voice!

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Designing your emails to be mobile responsive or mobile first will help them make the most impact when opened by your supporters. Craft your message in a trustworthy, natural voice so that your readers feel personally involved. Read more detailed tips on how to build your nonprofit’s voice across marketing materials.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 1, 2014

Community engagement, measurement of voice, and referral traffic are just a few of the ways your nonprofit can measure its performance on social media. The post Infographic: How To Measure Social Media ROI appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Image courtesy of MediaBistro.

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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2021

When it comes to messaging, it’s also important to identify your organization’s unique voice. Storytelling is one of the hottest buzzwords in the nonprofit industry, and in marketing in general. As a storytelling coach and consultant, it is her mission to empower others to share their stories for impact and income.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

The true test of any nonprofit is to demonstrate impact. Every nonprofit aims to have impact, but few have the systems in place to calculate little more than outputs. For nonprofits, measuring their broader impact can be easier said than done. That’s why we’ve focused this entire issue on nonprofit impact. Get started!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

By hearing a personal story, donors and non-donors can understand the impact of your mission and see it in action. Yet, when it comes to telling my personal stories, I often struggle to find my voice and courage. So, in January 2014 I started writing a book on non-profit storytelling. for nearly a year.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Showcase Impact Through Stories: Share compelling stories or language that illustrates the positive impact the donor has had on the organization’s mission. Listening to your donors’ voices can provide invaluable insights, guiding your fundraising efforts in the right direction.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

When asking members of The Storytelling Non-Profit community about their organization’s newsletter campaigns, the top challenge their organizations were facing was to find the right type of content that keeps their audience engaged. Share an impact story A great non-profit newsletter idea is to use storytelling.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In this post, I’m going to address one more obstacle that keeps you from making an impact: doubting yourself. . In order to do that, you first have to identify what voice you’re hearing when you’re telling yourself a certain script. Your voice can take the form of The Inner Critic, The Inner Defender, or The Inner Guide. .

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

While the research revealed a disappointing reality, it also highlighted opportunities for foundations and HBCUs to work together to make a greater impact. Using the power of our voices Speakers stressed the importance of using our voice to create change. Panelist Dr. Steven E.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

When nonprofit leadership takes the time to build relationships, mentor staff, elicit insights and feedback and demonstrate the ability to act on that feedback, the staff will begin to trust that they have a place and a voice within the organization. This data is how we measure our impact.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos. Feels loyal to organizations that align with their values and have a positive impact on the world. Overall, Gen Z wants to see a nonprofit’s impact. Wants to hear from real people, especially from other younger people.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2017

In 2005, we got a chance to meet face-to-face in London at the Global Voices Blogging Summit after I transitioned from being the Cambodia bridge blogger. The opening plenary was hosted by the renowned Usha Menon , past chair of the Resource Alliance and celebrated speaker, connector and consultant to the social impact sector.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

Their work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, CNN and AdWeek and Doug is a guest lecturer at Stanford University on the power of storytelling for nonprofit organizations. In this article we’ll focus on just one of those key findings: how emotion impacts social sharing. He and his team work with nonprofits across the U.S.

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2021

Help them win the People’s Voice Award by voting today. Two outstanding examples of our team’s collaboration in the mission-driven space have been recognized with Webby Award nominations this year, and we are so incredibly proud of the work that everyone has done to make these sites shine and create impact and positive change in the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

Note from Beth: Digital storytelling is key to fundraising success, but using a storytelling lens in your organization can have further benefit of busting organizational silos. Fortunately, storytelling busts silos. Bringing in those diverse voices means we can tell more stories and invite in new audiences.”.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2021

Throwing appreciation parties, giving out special swag, and distributing rewards or recognition to top volunteers are also impactful ways of showing your gratitude and honor. Share the Impact of their Work. Regularly inform your community about the impact of your volunteers. Ask for Feedback.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE. She was one of the first to publish about using social media for social impact and has lectured at Stanford University. THE STORYTELLING NONPROFIT. In this blog, you’ll learn about: Storytelling for Social Good, Fundraising, and Nonprofit Communications.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

Black voices, Black spaces. Despite this outsized impact, Toyin has yet to secure adequate funding to support and scale TLNYC. Meaningfully supporting Black innovation requires funders to consider the long-term resources needed to build momentum and sustain impact.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

They have historically been left out of the conversation, but want to give their time and resources to make the biggest social impact possible. To engage with the next generation of donors most effectively, utilize authentic storytelling via social platforms. Also, consider asking your younger donors how they wish to be reached.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 5, 2022

We can either write a letter to an individual donor, to a foundation or a corporate founder and the style of writing, the tone of voice varies. When you can weave together the values, identity and impact you’ll have an extremely compelling case for support. As a non-profit organization, we communicate with different type of audiences.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Focus on impact storytelling . You can also take this a step further by individualizing appeals with other personal details —past gift amounts, the impact of previous support, and other data that can be pulled from your nonprofit database. . Tip #4: Focus on impact storytelling . Personalize all appeals .

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing. Let’s dive in!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing. Let’s dive in!

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