Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

When people search for your organization on LinkedIn, the first thing they’ll see is your company page, so it’s important that your page is as informative as possible. Add your website to your page and fill out your company information, such as your address and company size. Optimize your photos. Final thoughts.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Leverage storytelling to build a base. Likely, these will also shift throughout the campaign cycle as you gain a clearer picture of available resources. Twitter is great for quick updates; Instagram is great for sharing photos. Leverage storytelling to build a base. Rely on established relationships. Where do they live?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

With social media, you can connect with your donors in real time and give them information about the work you’re doing and a peek behind the curtain at the people that make your mission a success. Use your past social media statistics to inform your current goals and to make sure they’re realistic. Determine what channels to use.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Photo Ads Photo ads are one of the most common types of promotion on Facebook. Use pictures with people in them for the highest engagement. People tend to be drawn to other people and pictures of other people rather than just text graphics. Use before and after photos to show what your nonprofit is capable of.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Last night, a couple of us from the VisionLink team attended another wonderfully informative Tech4Good forum on the power and execution of video storytelling. After watching a few short, low budget videos, it became clear just how effective (and inexpensive) film could be when it comes to spreading your nonprofit''s story and mission.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Another topic that is of interest and can serve as a valuable launch pad for conversations and information, both for Romanian NGOs and organizations around the world, is a blog. A blog can provide the space for sharing news, announcements, stories, and other information and let you reshare and distribute it all over the web.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Share Stories, Photos, and Videos from Events. Again, you’ll be surprised by what your supporters will do to help your nonprofit online if you just keep them informed. For nonprofits that have staff members or volunteers in the field, definitely encourage them to send in reports with photos for blog posts.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Facilitate this information-gathering process by enhancing your site’s user experience (UX). Only ask for the necessary information— don’t bog supporters down with tons of additional information fields. ? The rest of the form is equally straightforward, simply asking donors for their billing and payment information.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

In the digital age, where most traditional storytelling is done over the Internet, attention spans are ever shrinking. But, the fact is, our minds are a byproduct of our instantaneous information culture. The rumors started rolling in around third quarter of last year – Instagram was going to fill up your photo feed with ads.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

Add your nonprofit’s Twibbon/avatar to your Google+ Profile picture. Upload your nonprofit’s avatar as one (or all five) of your featured profile photos. There’s way too much marketing happening on social networking sites and not enough storytelling. Photos and slideshows. Powerful stats.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Share Stories, Photos, and Videos from Events. Again, you’ll be surprised by what your supporters will do to help your nonprofit online if you just keep them informed. For nonprofits that have staff members or volunteers in the field, definitely encourage them to send in reports with photos for blog posts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Add your nonprofit’s Twibbon/avatar to your Google+ Profile picture. Upload your nonprofit’s avatar as one (or all five) of your featured profile photos. There’s way too much marketing happening on social networking sites and not enough storytelling. Photos and slideshows. Powerful stats.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Read on to discover the value of data-driven storytelling and how this key feature increases trust and enables your nonprofit to drive more revenue. By applying simple information-sharing strategies, you can appeal to donors who, in today’s dynamic world, are more sophisticated and demand data when deciding how to allocate funds for donation.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The campaign rebuked and said they had no ill intent with this design, that they’d simply dropped the photo down to black and white to show contrast between the candidates and that the point of the flyer is to contrast them. Devyn Taylor: There’s so much schema that informs just the way people look at individuals with darker skin.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your community, protect the environment, or provide a lifeline to those in need, your storytelling ability can mean the difference between a thriving and well-funded program and one that falls flat. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

Three specific examples that are very different include: Connectipedia : a wiki-based platform that allows anyone interested in philanthropy or social impact in the Pacific Northwest (or beyond) to share research, resources, information, or data about people, places and topics. Embrace storytelling. This is something that the 350.org

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Share Stories, Photos, and Videos from Events. Again, you’ll be surprised by what your supporters will do to help your nonprofit online if you just keep them informed. For nonprofits that have staff members or volunteers in the field, definitely encourage them to send in reports with photos for blog posts.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

photo cred:Flickr. Guest post by Vanessa Chase : Fundraising & Communications Strategist, Storytelling Enthusiast and Philanthropy Advocate. If you find yourself in a similar position, it’s time to look at storytelling as an option for scalable donor stewardship. Well, actually the picture on the front of that postcard is.

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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. We're all about photo- video-sharing apps here at TechSoup and think it is a great way for nonprofits to tell their story. Video-Sharing Apps and Super Smartphone Cameras.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

In our recent webinar on super-short videos , we heard from digital storytelling experts about how nonprofits and libraries can use these tools to easily make their own super-short videos. The Internet, especially the mobile web, encourages rapid, distracted sampling of small bits of information from many sources. Really short.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2011

Videos can be used to do anything from providing useful training information to compelling the viewer to act on behalf of a cause. An effective nonprofit video can be as simple as a Flickr photo stream set to an audio track or a really great interview. Digital Storytelling Methods: Time and Resources Needed?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 24, 2018

Donation cards can be a great way to receive extra funds and contact information, and also an opportunity to educate donors on their fund allocation. Whether you host a gala, informal dinner, drop-in, auction, golf tournament, race, etc. Engage your donors through storytelling by sharing how you are utilizing their money.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

Since many donors will learn about your organization through your peer-to-peer recruits, having an informative website is critical. Here is an example of how a faith-based organization leveraged storytelling in a fundraising appeal.]. Social media offers the opportunity to post different kinds of content like photos and videos.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

However, when approached with creativity and strategic thinking, it can serve as a powerful instrument for storytelling, showcasing impact, and inspiring donors and supporters to take action. Storytelling techniques Craft these stories with care, using narrative techniques that engage the emotions of your readers.

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2019

They’re engaging, informative, and fun! In order to provide visual interest, emphasize the key points, and create emotional connections between your readers and your message, include some of the following in your emails: High-quality photos of people at your last event, tied in with your storytelling copy, can create an emotional bond.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2015

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Test your current site: Use online or onsite usability testing to learn what information your users look for on your website and how easy it is for them to find it. Information architecture: Everyone accesses information on your website differently. Use this valuable information to plan your content's future.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

And somewhere on the internet this information is quietly collecting. He masterfully abstracted meaningful data from the numbers and constructs a picture that pays a deeply personal and loving tribute. Newspapers know how to present information. Photos matter. It is surprisingly moving. You can even add diary entries.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Photo Contest. For more information about determining the part that Giving Tuesday should play in your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy, check out Bloomerang’s webinar: Don’t Treat Giving Tuesday Like a Hail Mary. Provide information about how your organization plans to use the funds. Accept Pledges. Fundraising Letters.

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Bloomerang

MAY 18, 2021

Communication helps to share ideas and information and solidify relationships. . Will you be sharing behind-the-scenes pictures? Examples could be: Building rapport with you audience by posting a series of “meet-the-team” photos and bios on your website and social media pages. Identify Your Communication Objectives.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. When a donor gives to your organization, you likely collect a good amount of information in your CRM, including their name, contact information, and address. You might also get extra information, depending on what your donation form asks for. Don’t forget about direct mail! Use your data.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 2, 2023

A fundraiser on Instagram typically takes place on Instagram stories, where you share photos and videos encouraging followers to donate. Storytelling on Instagram Start off by deciding how you want to represent your philanthropic group. Is there a moving video or picture that represents the mission statement well?

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Picture this: A prospective supporter arrives on your nonprofit’s website hoping to learn more about your cause. Storytelling can help you draw in visitors and encourage them to explore your content beyond your homepage. Visuals: Photos, videos, and graphics can all have a powerful effect on your visitors. Let’s begin.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Storytelling is a huge part of convincing potential supporters to donate to your cause. Powerful pictures. A picture is more likely to catch a user’s attention as they scroll through a feed or your website. Your organization’s story. The flexibility to donate an amount the supporter can afford. An up to date website.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Photos of people are particularly compelling, so gather pictures of volunteers, beneficiaries, and community members. If your nonprofit has an environmental focus, nature photos can also be captivating. The CARE blog also has many examples of multimedia storytelling.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

Neverthirst share pictures showing communities before they had access to clean water, what their facilities were and the state of the water. You’ll find plenty of pictures of children whose dreams have come true thanks to this nonprofit. Truth Initiative are great at providing information to the public. What We Can Learn.

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