The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. Two Types of Non-Profit Storytelling. In my experience, when we talk about “storytelling” in non-profit fundraising, we’re talking about one of two separate things.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Explore how the strategic integration of SWOT analysis, audience mapping, SMART communication targets, channel identification, content strategy, execution and evaluation, and high-level communications planning can shape a successful digital transformation. Monitor metrics such as engagement rates, content reach, and donor response.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

An integration between your customer relationship management (CRM) platform and online fundraising platform is a simple time-saving solution that can help you collect all of your donor data in one place. HOPE Atlanta did just that with the integration to create more time for donor stewardship. “As Eliminate the Risk of Error.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion in Nonprofit Storytelling. To help ensure you’re preserving the original essence and integrity of a story, use the subject’s original phrases, facts, quotes, and testimonials as much as possible. . But how do you go about that? You can ask questions like: . Do you hear your voice?

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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.

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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. From So What? To So Funded!

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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. Google Maps is a widely-used and user-friendly mapping platform that can be easily integrated into a nonprofit’s website. Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

In her highly personal storytelling style, Charlestein shares her experience as an emerging leader and ultimately CEO, who has worked to earn her colleagues’ respect. Charlestein is an advocate for change and industry expert on integrating technology into modern dental practices to improve the treatment journey for both dentists and patients.

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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. Nonprofits can also make use of storytelling to engage their audience , get their attention, and influence them to change their behavior and take action. posted by Chris Giarratana Digital Strategy Consultant.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Integrate Across Communication Channels Use testimonials in a variety of your communication channels. Who are your target storytellers? Start your testimonial collection campaign, nurture a storytelling culture within your organization, and integrate these powerful voices into your communication efforts.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 4, 2022

And more importantly, it’s your opportunity to clarify how storytelling will support your fundraising or communications goals. After all, storytelling is a tool and we want to be strategic in how we use that tool. In this article, we’re going to take a step back from reactive storytelling to get intentional and on message!

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

One way to encourage people to support your organization is through great nonprofit storytelling. By using narrative and storytelling techniques, you’ll be able to communicate your nonprofit’s mission and impact while building stronger emotional connections with your audience. Where Should You Use Nonprofit Storytelling?

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

At this price point, it’s going to be a niche market for a while, so we’re thinking about things like immersive storytelling to build empathy in policymakers on issues that they don’t have lived experience with, or deepening engagement in donors with work they’re not able to see in person.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

In her highly personal storytelling style, Charlestein shares her experience as an emerging leader and ultimately CEO, who has worked to earn her colleagues’ respect. Charlestein is an advocate for change and industry expert on integrating technology into modern dental practices to improve the treatment journey for both dentists and patients.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

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. The Art of Storytelling: Sharing Supporters’ Stories There’s something profoundly human about sharing stories.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

CauseVox’s New Site Editor allows you to craft your perfect page without any design or tech experience and elevate your visual storytelling. Enhanced Storytelling Master the art of storytelling with our DIY, easy-to-use, self-service page builder.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2012

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Campaign. kicked off with a special edition of Nonprofits Live on the topic of collaborative storytelling. Collaborative storytelling refers to working with a team, sometimes distributed, to produce video. The site has social media integration to better facilitate sharing and collaboration.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Here are simple ways to use storytelling that will stick with your constituents and prompt them to support your cause. Even though we’re not all gifted storytellers, artificial intelligence can make us look like we are. Tell a Powerful (and Personal) Story Humans are hardwired for narrative. Stories help us pay attention.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2016

And data storytelling is at the forefront of such initiatives. At first thought, data and storytelling sound like an odd mix. "Data" sounds dry, while storytelling weaves narratives aimed at appealing to people's emotions. Silk's publishing platform allows you to integrate different mediums into your project.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Through the combination of visual and auditory elements, video storytelling effectively drives connection between your organization and the audience to inspire them to support your cause. By automating the various time-consuming tasks of the marketing process, software integrations can help your organization achieve more with less.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2015

In his book, Paul demonstrates how storytelling is a powerful business tool that can mean the difference between mediocre results and phenomenal success. Since the book was published about three years ago, my admiration for Paul's passion for storytelling and helping to teach people how to effectively tell stories has only but grown.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

With the rise in popularity of DAFs, your nonprofit should consider educating your donors about this giving method and integrating DAFs into your fundraising strategy for 2024. Master the art of nonprofit storytelling Storytelling is an essential tool for nonprofits, and its importance continues to grow year after year.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 12, 2012

This week at the 2012 SXSW Interactive Conference, I noticed another theme that is a facet of multichannel communications: Transmedia Storytelling. Transmedia storytelling cannot happen with each person working on their own part – the whole story needs to be integrated from start to finish.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Sharing stories Stories help us to better connect with one another as human beings, and when it comes to advocacy, storytelling can be a powerful tool. Story collection forms allow organizations to easily collect personal stories from supporters about how your issues impact their lives.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Make them feel integral to the cause, reinforcing the notion that they are actively changing lives. By focusing on powerful storytelling, donor centrality, and impactful communication, you can create letters that not only avoid embarrassment but also inspire action and make a genuine difference. Happy fundraising!

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M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

For instance: While a champion might want a large demonstration of public support, a moderate might need a key storyteller from their district. Build a bespoke campaign that tailors tactics to target lawmakers. Ensure strong coalition alignment and cross-movement support for your ask to create a surround sound approach.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference AFP ICON and NTC are fun and educational, but they’re really big conferences! If you’re looking for a smaller event with a more specific focus, you may want to check out the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference! Learn more about the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Learn more about AFP ICON 2024.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

An integral part of powering that purpose is intentionally telling the stories of our customers and partners, with a focus on action, impact, and culture. Inheritance” doesn’t just spotlight the lessons from our shared history, it makes space to examine the potential of our shared future — something that Salesforce.org cares about deeply.

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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. Every See3 client is encouraged to include storytelling moments in their cross-departmental meetings.

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Forum One

JANUARY 4, 2022

To mark its anniversary, NRDC launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories and moments from the last 50 years. Since 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been working to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2021

And at the heart of persuasion likes storytelling. It's a management playbook that enables organizations to engage in two-way communications with the market and to drive value from that conversation -- using technology and software that continuously becomes ever more integrated into products and services. In her book, author Esther K.

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NTEN

MARCH 17, 2011

By Michael Sola Fellow 11NTC Newbies and Old-fogies — that last definition wasn't my idea, but the #11NTCStory group liked it - I am writing to report that the "T" in NTC is alive and well and after the first night at the StoryTelling session #11NTCStory led by Michaela and Roger followed by the "Peter Campbell BeerFest" @peterscampbell it seems the (..)

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By acknowledging my role as a monthly donor, the email made me feel like an integral part of a larger community – a group of like-minded individuals dedicated to preserving the essence of free knowledge. .” Cialdini highlights the concept of Unity, emphasizing the power of shared identity and a sense of belonging.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 28, 2022

Jack Harries understands the power of storytelling. Read more from Cristina Jones: 5 Tips for Defining Brand Identity Through Intentional Storytelling. Cristina is an award-winning intentional storyteller with a focus on action, impact, and culture. Here are some of the highlights of our programming at Davos this year.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 16, 2020

The problem is that if you keep thinking about what you have to do in fundraising and communications to stand out, it often leads you down the path of tactics that feel gimmicky, uncomfortable, and out of integrity with how your non-profit wants to show up. You can absolutely expect that this time around.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Focus on impact storytelling . This new, more effective communication strategy is referred to as integrated or multi-channel marketing, and it allows you to connect with supporters across all channels. . Tip #4: Focus on impact storytelling . Personalize all appeals . Segment your audience . Where is my gift going?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

However, the most effective communication is directly informed by and integrated into all of your functions and the nonprofit tools you use. . Utilize storytelling in your communications. 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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