M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

Facing the Problem For so many issues I’ve worked on, the problem is not that we, the advocates, don’t have a solution. Learn the Context To build a relationship with a lawmaker’s office, go in ready to demonstrate that you’ve done your homework by making a customized case for why and how their boss would benefit from supporting your issue.

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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. Grab a Free Copy Today!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

Chances are, your unique perspective might influence your programming choices. What has influenced this difference? These stories establish right versus wrong sides of an issue and can be highly motivating to donors. . The post 5 Types of Stories for Non-Profit Fundraising appeared first on The Storytelling Non-Profit.

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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. Evaluate your Campaign.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 28, 2022

An important part of what we do at Salesforce.org is to convene those who can push the needle on improving the state of the world, and Davos was an ideal opportunity for us to engage inspiring speakers on pressing issues such as mental health, climate change, inequality, and global health. Jack Harries understands the power of storytelling.

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

From the summer to the end of the year in 2022, the program grew in size, scope, and influence—with lessons we can apply to nonprofit volunteer efforts of all kinds. Volunteers self-selecting into text banking, phone banking, social media, community mobilization, and/or storytelling.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos. Investigate working with social sector influencers (not celebrities). Seeing that influencers can inspire trust among Gen Z, we’re going to explore this approach for the first time.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Moreover, it provides a platform to address issues affecting the Hispanic community, enriches cultural competencies for the organization, fosters stronger relations with Latino clients or partners, and boosts the organization’s visibility among diverse audiences. These narratives can inspire and educate.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping. That’s a wrap!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Make sure your event promotes unity and addresses issues that matter to the next generation. Collaborate with influencers: Partner with social media influencers or advocates who align with your cause. Using incentives to encourage donor engagement Motivating your donors to invite their friends requires creative incentives.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

Through speaking, training, and consulting, she shows social purpose organizations how to use social media and storytelling to build communities, showcase impact, and advance their causes. She was recently named one of the top 25 Nonprofit IT Influencers to Follow in 2019 by BizTech Magazine.

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

Storytelling. One of the hottest buzzwords in nonprofit communications right now is storytelling. The best stories to pitch the media (or include in any communication materials) have the following: Struggle/Solution : What community/personal issues does your organization address? Reach out to social media influencers?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 2, 2020

For Communications: Being known regionally as an issue area expert -- This is one of my favorite chief initiatives for communications because it can be transformative for organizations to be recognized in this way. Interested in storytelling planning resources?

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Below are some of the primary issues I see from nonprofits when trying to tell their stories through online videos: What? The exception to this would be if you utilize a social media influencer. Influencers can add reach and resonance to your content, but only when the messaging is authentic and they genuinely care about your cause.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

Narratives have the power to liberate or oppress because they have the potential to influence the beliefs and behaviors of individuals, which in turn can shape institutional policies and practices. These messages explain your big idea and how it fits into the current conversation about a particular issue. The Importance of Narratives.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Listen in to hear Jeb and Zach speak with host Steve MacLaughlin about how to influence legislators, how digital advances have changed advocacy, and how to think about youth advocacy. What influences legislators from an advocacy standpoint. Strengths of storytelling and personalization. How digital has changed advocacy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

It’s important to know a little about the issue and what some good resources are, to help us have those conversations. It’s important to show our kids that we take the issue seriously and we’re ready to both support them and do our part. Talking about the issue and acting to contribute to the solutions is key. Devi Thomas.

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

Whether you’re passionate about corporate sponsorships or nonprofit storytelling, podcasts give you a platform to speak at length about these subjects. Regularly check in on metrics like unique listeners and audience growth so you can adapt your strategies as needed. Take things one step at a time—start by providing well-crafted content.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Share your organization’s mission, who you serve, the influence your organization has on its audience(s), and the role it plays in the larger conversation around your issue area. Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process.

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Forum One

JUNE 29, 2021

Created by ZERO TO THREE as an initiative of Think Babies , they identify issues regarding paid leave, access to education, and healthcare across the nation. government policies, leadership, and global health funding on global SRHR Issues like HIV/AIDS, family planning, and maternal and child health. social media, website, email, etc.)

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

Given the attention that Data gets from the media, influencers, and the hill, we believe that every communications department is obligated to look closer at their data and how they are using it - and should be tapping into it to get work done towards your organizations goals. It's locked in white papers, policy briefs, and fact sheets.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Your NGO can use a variety of compelling storytelling methods to share your history with your supporters. Another way social media can influence the trust people have in your NGO is through humanization. the people behind the issues who your nonprofit stands for. . 1) Social media helps enhance your NGOs credibility.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Another leadership lesson from Lincoln is to: Influence people through conversation and storytelling Phillips explains that Lincoln had a strategy that emphasized the role of stories as powerful motivational tools that spread loyalty, commitment, and enthusiasm. Employees learn largely by stories and not mounds of data.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Through a combination of fundraising efforts, community engagement, and storytelling, Giving Days aim to create a surge of donations and raise awareness about the vital work your nonprofit organization is doing. Drive awareness around an issue? Finally, outline the desired impact of the Giving Day. Expand your program?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2009

The discussions on issue fatigue at both on my site and ArtTribes Network, and later at SocialEdge , prompted me to start looking at the flip side of fatigue, which in the case of social issues is engagement, participation and commitment. So there is great worth in storytelling to raise awareness and promote activism.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Another trend that I think will outlive the “trend” phase is personal storytelling as a marketing tactic. Collective impact is essentially getting together with someone else in your community to solve an issue that’s affecting your community. So ask people to tell their stories of success and promote those on your platforms.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Another leadership lesson from Lincoln is to: Influence people through conversation and storytelling Phillips explains that Lincoln had a strategy that emphasized the role of stories as powerful motivational tools that spread loyalty, commitment, and enthusiasm. Employees learn largely by stories and not mounds of data.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Another leadership lesson from Lincoln is to: Influence people through conversation and storytelling Phillips explains that Lincoln had a strategy that emphasized the role of stories as powerful motivational tools that spread loyalty, commitment, and enthusiasm. Employees learn largely by stories and not mounds of data.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. . Millennial donors are often influenced by quick, seamless, and easily accessible experiences. Wendy is passionate about strong storytelling and believes it’s central to creating strong brands, powerful client relationships, and robust lead generation programs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

Time Magazine provocatively named “The Protester” as its 2011 “Person of the Year” for its riveting influence on last year’s social and political events. In this sound bite culture, social justice organizations must carve out nuanced positions on complex social issues, from racial and gender equity to immigration reform.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

The storytelling was engaging and compelling. As activists, professionals in social good, and as storytellers, we have to move beyond engaging the community to really parsing out what is the right change and the effective path to the solution. The issue is complex. Compelling and emotionally engaging storytelling/messaging.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 28, 2014

Humberto Kam from the Monterrey Bay Aquarium and Cindy Johanson from Edutopia shared some case studies about storytelling and what inspires people to share your organization’s content. Humberto Kam talked about how they engage with influencers and let them spread and remix their content. Trick= find the shark week for your issue.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Information Sharing and Storytelling. Try these suggestions to connect with your HR colleagues: Provide recruitment messages with impact data and storytelling. Their ability to influence peers over time is the type of champion you want and need. Information Sharing and Storytelling. Increase Employee Giving.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2013

Furthermore, mobile innovation influences the information consumption habits of your volunteers, staff, donors, constituents, and so on. Apps like Vine or Instagram (which now has video) let you experiment with storytelling in a shorter format. Capture and Share Events with Mobile Apps. Why should mobile payments matter to nonprofits?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

Embrace storytelling. When creating a competition or open call, or any other programming/process, designed to use crowdsourcing I think the biggest issue to explore in the designing/strategy and the implementation stages is the idea of community or crowd. The basics include: Show impact in real time. Crowd vs Community.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2018

During this time of deep societal shifts and growing consciousness about political, social and environmental issues, corporations have been trying to reconcile the paradox of whether capitalism and social consciousness can co-exist. In January 2018, Laurence D. The content is authentic and produced in real time.

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