NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

One effective way to transform your data from an afterthought into a powerful communications product is through visualizations that help tell your story. Here are 6 ways to tell your stories with data that you can apply to your own web and communications work: 1. Focus the Story We touched on this principle above.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Visual storytelling through images and videos from the field helps make the crisis tangible and show donors their dollars at work. ” Send from an individual staff email rather than a generic info@ email to add a human touch. Include impact stories and photos showing how their support made a difference. Tag and thank them.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

These materials often include: Board of directors list, including names, short bios, term lengths, and contact info. Most grantmakers want to fund specific projects and costs, so ensure you’re tailoring your grant proposal message to those needs by using effective storytelling. Download Now: How to Tell a Story Worksheet.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Pathfinder International’s annual report combines colorful graphic design, individual stories, and gorgeous portraits. WNET in Review ” uses viewer interaction to create a compelling story. Telling donor stories throughout connects the year’s events directly with the supporters reading along. The Humane Society. consistent.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 30, 2018

And, if you’re willing to spend a little extra, they have premium newsletters with even more insider info. We’ve written a lot on our blog about the importance of storytelling in the nonprofit sphere, and charity:water harnesses the power of stories every week in their newsletter. Network for Good. charity:water.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

By telling the right stories in the right way, you can lure visitors to your donation page and inspire them to give. Something in the organization’s story stirs my heart, and the next thing I know I am on their donation page filling in my credit card number. It’s best to start with a short story.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

One effective way to transform your data from an afterthought into a powerful communications product is through visualizations that help tell your story. Here are 6 ways to tell your stories with data that you can apply to your own web and communications work: 1. Focus the Story. Speak With Numbers. Reveal Change.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other. . Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Fundraisers who leave the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference leave inspired by the sessions and other attendees alike.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

Some major donors are story-oriented; they want to hear a story about how their gift impacted a family or individual. Once you’ve done your research, be sure to park this info in a place where you can easily reference and update (like a CRM ). Donors want to know the impact of their gifts. Create Investment Reports.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Host info sessions for potential volunteers. Try hosting an info session, either virtually or in-person, to explain your program and answer any questions you might have. It’s also a good idea to ask a current volunteer to attend the info session to provide their perspective on your program.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 4, 2017

We sent several of our best representatives to meet our fellow nonprofits and take in the latest tech info from the sessions. Obey the Simple Truths of Digital Storytelling. Brett Meyer, chief strategy officer at ThinkShout , detailed the eight key elements of telling stories online. Focus on human stories, not policies.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Flickr: Cambodia4Kidsorg In this article about Twitter and story-telling, NTEN members Beth Kanter and Thomas Negron are mentioned. More good info for nptechies from the Care2 blog is Allyson Kapin 's highlights and recommendations of some upcoming conferences for nonprofit technology topics. Thanks for including the NTC , Allyson!).

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NTEN

MAY 25, 2011

Data and storytelling are, to quote the great American sage, Forrest Gump, “like peas in a pod”. Great maps unfold stories in successive layers of visual focus and comprehension. First impressions are the entry points to great stories, even ones about data! Get more stories about great maps (and even some geo-jokes!)

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

If you have a popular post that has outdated info in it (i.e., Learn more on SEO why SEO is important and 4 tips to improve your SEO __ Every nonprofit has a powerful story to tell, and your content strategy is one of the most impactful ways to do so. there have been changes to platforms), take the time to make updates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

2) Craft a compelling message (behind-the-scenes, a call-to-action, a positive story, etc.). 3) Upload visual content that tells the story of your organization. If yes, set up your new Fan Subscription service (add your banking info, set your supporter benefits, and set your monthly donation amount).

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 3, 2017

We will cover topics from storytelling and email marketing to donor-centricity and everything in between. Nice " @marcapitman Don't ask people to tell you a story. I think I'm still chewing on all the juicy info @marcapitman hit us with earlier. — Steven Shattuck (@StevenShattuck) April 8, 2016.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2009

FCCleveland It also helps us to share news & info about the work of the foundation field w the world, & our own work of course ! amyrsward storytelling! from the organization, from supporters, from those served - telling stories in rich, authentic ways. eugevon breaking down barriers between grantees and non-grantees.

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See3

FEBRUARY 27, 2008

Here are the details: —————————————— Free Online Video Consultation at Nonprofit Technology Conference Not sure how to use video to its highest potential in telling your organization’s story and begin incorporating video into your messaging?

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Museum 2.0

MAY 14, 2014

In the "add more details" section, list your contact info and availability during the conference. storytelling session, talking about how I built confidence identifying as an activist. Mistakes Were Made" on Tuesday at 3:15 is always a fun, honest story-sharing experience if you need a break from the content-focused presentations.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 21, 2022

Fundraising communications encompasses: your donor communications like your donor newsletter and thank-you letters , your elevator speech and how you describe what your nonprofit does, the stories you tell and how you use storytelling for fundraising, and how you Ask for donations. What makes it valuable to the donor? Give updates.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 2, 2006

This week's Solutionary woman is Viet-Ly Nguyen, a former co-worker from Streetside Stories , who I interviewed for my Big Vision Podcast last winter. Streetside Stories is a San Francisco based arts education nonprofit that actually just started a blog , so give them a little link love!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2009

is an annual film festival dedicated to telling the story of nonprofit and grass roots organizations through the use of film and video. For more info, contact contact@lightscamerahelp.com or Aaron Bramley at (917) 678-4590. In short, Lights. And of course, check out this rad video by @Daveiam and @AaronMSB.

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M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

Striving to make storytelling work given the constraints of time, space, the boss’s demands, evolving trends, and how dang hard it is to draw horses. Report back from colleagues Your organization is full of people with inside info — field staff, development officers, policy experts. Pass along an update from one of them. We know that.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

They’re able to tell a great story and they’re able to communicate a solution to an obvious need. That’s an awesome story. This is really interesting to listen to and hear the stories. But I think fundraising and capital campaigns are all about storytelling. Steven: Yeah, absolutely. So thank you.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 6, 2023

But just because an organization likes the idea of building a flashy website, designing a glossy printed brochure, or publishing a 60-page magazine to deliver its yearly reporting info, doesn’t mean that they should. 2 Plan your stories ahead of time, and be judicious in how many you actually need to include.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2009

Ramya from YouTube shared all the perks about the YouTube Nonprofit Program and if you've ever read my posts here before (see Enhancing your Nonprofit's Online Presence with Online Video and Nonprofit Rockstars and YouTube Nonprofit Manager share why video is so powerful for storytelling for starters) you know I am a huge fan of this program.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2011

Do you know the first steps in telling your organization's story? I have been fortunate to work at a few nonprofit organizations, and there is always a critical need to effectively tell the story. Storytelling. Every nonprofit has a story. Start by looking at your website usage analytics (more info on this below).

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Museum 2.0

JULY 18, 2017

it uses art, history, artifacts, and storytelling to illuminate a big human story and an urgent social issue. The front of each card shares the action, and the back shares the contact info for the person/organization to make it happen. we commissioned original artwork that was co-produced with youth.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Jimmie Alford, one of the great fundraisers in America, told me a story a few years ago, which was about this volunteer who had to raise money for mental health in a community. Again, integrating your own personal stories can be highly motivating to people. . The only thing that makes you different is your stories. .

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Want more info on how to pull off a great hybrid event? You can show that impact by sharing a human story. Here are some storytelling tips: Tap into people’s love of narrative. This allows you to give your donors a story with a beginning, middle, and end! Tell a story. Share a story on your donation form.

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Achieve

JULY 23, 2017

Updating contact info gives you an opportunity to touch base with past donors prior to your year-end campaign. Gather beneficiary stories. Strong campaigns utilize needs-based storytelling, which starts with the beneficiaries your organization serves. events, emails, phone calls, social media updates, etc.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2009

With the wildlife we're compiling, We could keep the scientists smiling, And lose the grave and stern decorum that was our storytelling before, 'Though tweets are short and fitted,' I said, we'll increase the total submitted. Utterli lets them use phone to tell us stories about their process. . Session Content 1. set audience.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Make sure to include contact information, preferably to a frequently checked general email address (info@ versus Sam@), so that the email address remains relevant even if Sam moves on, or gets promoted to another area of the organization. It’s the story you tell on your website. Step 3: Use Your Juju. It’s your style.

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

BAM, time to tell the story. Facebook, LinkedIn) Blogs offer a human voice, newsworthy information and experiences, and a forum for feedback -- and empower supporters to engage with and share ideas around your stories and news. Post your commenting policy on your Fan Page's info tab. What's this all about"? Be transparent.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 7, 2019

Nonprofits can use text messaging to send updates, pertinent links, important info, provide links to donation pages and so much more. You can even create an interactive “choose-your-own-adventure” story using branded keywords. Use this info to optimize your communication strategy and usage of mobile messaging. What About Email?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 8, 2015

The right image can make all the difference when you're telling your story. When it comes to bringing your subjects to life, Adobe has all the tools to help you. But do you need Adobe Photoshop Elements, with just Photoshop's most useful tools, or Adobe Photoshop CC, the robust image editor with a tool for every need? The Basics.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2015

Have a look at our New to TechSoup: Autodesk Design Suites for info on additional Autodesk design suite donations. 6 Tips to Make Your Digital Story Stand Out. flowchart Graphic design Adobe photoshop microsoft digital storytelling Visio video diagram' The admin fee is $99. Creating Diagrams and Flowcharts. spanhidden.

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