NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

TechSoup invites you or your organization to participate in the 2012 TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge ! This challenge is open to all international social benefit organizations regardless of status or location, and your finished product is yours to keep and use! Here's last year's Digital Storytelling Challenge winner:

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Use your About page as a jumping-off point and go more in depth, using engaging historical photos, maps, and documents as much as you can. Adding high-quality images can also help your SEO, and it’s a great opportunity to showcase your nonprofit’s photos. Another great topic is the history of your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format. Donors and supporters are increasing overwhelmed by text-heavy storytelling – especially on mobile devices. Thus, your NGO should prioritize sharing your success stories in photo essay format on your website or blog. Photo: Jeremy Barnicle/Mercy Corps.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

Flickr Photo by Rex Hammock. 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. Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto share why. Silos are for corn.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

first name Amnesty , last name International ). Review your new account settings: Related Links: Webinar: Pinterest and Digital Photography for Nonprofit Storytelling. 11 Types of Photos Nonprofits Should Post on Social Media. It also allows you to stop having to use a personal profile as a brand (i.e.,

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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. Visualizations are accompanied by videos and photos, which are dynamic forms of engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Using a tool like Animato can make it easy for your nonprofit to create DYI videos, but to be successful you need to develop a strategy and use compelling storytelling. Jane Goodall Institute: Storytelling on Facebook and beyond with square videos. However, storytelling isn’t enough. It should be.

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JANUARY 26, 2011

Love of Philanthropy Photo Contest « Vivanista | Living Well. – "Join Vivanista in sharing the love of philanthropy by participating in our Love of Philanthropy photo contest that showcases images of what it means to be philanthropic." " Great example of digital storytelling and community engagement.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

For my particular organization -- Mercy Corps, a large international relief and development agency -- that didn't seem like such a compelling prospect. For Mercy Corps, that meant storytelling. The stories and photos we post not only tell them about what we're doing, but keep them informed about the general situation on the ground.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Often tied to breaking news stories or internal developments at your organization, a blog post calling for action is often well received. Share Stories, Photos, and Videos from Events. 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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Tech Soup

APRIL 8, 2010

We chatted about the sad decline in international newspaper correspondents , but Roger suggested that this downturn could open new possibilities for nonprofits. We need to think of storytelling not just as a method of outreach, but as a central component of the mission itself. Photo: Roger Burks ( Elliot Harmon , CC license ).

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 24, 2009

Through blog posts, photos and web video, Morgan Sully , will document the stories of creative, innovative communities found in European galleries, international events , meetups , barcamps , fabrication labs , and innovation competitions. How do artists, entrepreneurs and other ‘creatives’ support themselves doing the work they do?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Often tied to breaking news stories or internal developments at your organization, a blog post calling for action is often well received. Share Stories, Photos, and Videos from Events. 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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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

The Twitter-owned app lets you record six-second video clips and share them with your friends on various social media networks including Vine's own internal network. TechSoup's Ale Bezdikian tested out Vine during TechSoup's Digital Storytelling Contest. Adobe GroupPix (iOS). YouTube Capture (iOS).

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Inviting writing Research shows when we write things down ( especially handwriting ), we internalize it more and remember it better. turn a fundraising appeal letter into an email, text, and/or social media post; write a brief impact report using a storytelling approach to summarize key outcomes).

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

TechSoup has been running international video and photo competitions for some years now. In previous years, we called it our Digital Storytelling Challenge. We thought we’d ask some past winners to tell us about how they’ve been using their videos and how important storytelling is to their organization.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

Starting on August 26th NetSquared organizers are holding digital storytelling events as part of the Storymakers campaign. Naples, FL: Digital Storytelling Workshop. Melbourne, Australia: The art of storytelling: how to create content that connects with your audience. Toronto, Canada: Digital Storytelling. September 2.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2017

These are two photos of me and Tharum Bun , a Cambodia blogger I met via our blogs back in 2003. Tharum has served as a communications director for a number of international NGOs based in Cambodia, but recently launched his own communications agency. The IFCAsia delivered on all the reasons why someone should attend.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

In the past few years, we've seen the transformation from long to extremely short-form digital content like that on Vine and Instagram, and we've experienced the rise and fall of numerous storytelling apps never to be seen or heard of again. But how can stories touch hearts and minds if they go unnoticed and unheard?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Looking for inspiration or hands-on help with your digital storytelling? Portland, Oregon: Websites as Storytelling Tools: A Case Study.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Storytelling works. In 2015 and 2016, #GivingTuesday created #MyGivingStory , a campaign that aimed to raise awareness by using storytelling as a marketing tactic. Elements of effective storytelling in #MyGivingStory entries included: A polished, thoughtful and complete narrative. Photos, especially those of young children.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

The Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference (AFP ICON). Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. If you’re looking for a smaller event with a more specific focus, you may want to check out the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference! We’ve seen fun games, raffles, photo booths, coffee stations, and more!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

Finally, once you have either logged in to your Gmail Account or created a new one and selected the “You+” link, do not be tempted to convert your new personal Google+ Profile into brand (for example, first name “Amnesty” and last name “International”) to avoid being on Google+ personally. Powerful stats.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2012

As of March 30, your organization’s Facebook page will be transitioned to the new timeline format, featuring a engaging cover photo (if you do it right) like Surfrider Foundation (see above). The new Facebook template invites brands like yours to place a large “cover photo” at the top of the page, up to a size of 851 x 315 pixels.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

TechSoup’s digital storytelling challenge is open between now and September 26, 2014. They are holding digital storytelling events all month! Join our global tweet chat on September 4 for the best examples of nonprofit storytelling. Naples, FL: Digital Storytelling Workshop. Toronto, Canada: Digital Storytelling.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Include photos of the donors or the company logo whenever possible. In both social media profiles his publications are mostly about charity: water, including anecdotes about the team, photos from the field and retweets from the official charity: water account. Harness the Power of Storytelling. Harrison has over 61.5k

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 15, 2015

So while it isn’t unusual for me to see these partners in good out and about, it is a bit of surprise when that person turns out to be the leader of an international non-governmental organization (NGO) based many states and hundreds of miles away (who also happens to be a Blackbaud customer). And I love it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Finally, once you have either logged in to your Gmail Account or created a new one and selected the “You+” link, do not be tempted to convert your new personal Google+ Profile into brand (for example, first name “Amnesty” and last name “International”) to avoid being on Google+ personally. Powerful stats.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

To enhance your storytelling across platforms, add photos and videos to your emails, social media posts, donation forms, and anywhere else you can. Including photos of the impact of your nonprofit in your communications shows your donors how their money can make a difference.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. Floodlight, an interesting data storytelling tool for communities is also featured. Data Storytelling. It originally appeared on NetSquared.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

The last time I shared a plenary stage with Marcelo Iniarra was in 2014 at the International Fundraising Congress where he rode a bicycle on stage! Some points and examples we shared in response to questions: Fundraisers need to be experts in transmedia storytelling techniques and exploring new possibilities for sharing stories.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept. For more storytelling tips, check out our guide, How To Tell Stories that Connect, Move, And Inspire Everyone. Is storytelling a big component of the campaign? Why is year-end giving such a big deal?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2014

So without further ado, meet our judges, a collection of storytelling experts who will be choosing our awardees. She founded The Storytelling Nonprofit to help nonprofits connect in more meaningful ways with donors through stories and stewardship. We’ve been inspired and moved by your stories. Vanessa Chase. Mikey Leung.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Often tied to breaking news stories or internal developments at your organization, a blog post calling for action is often well received. Share Stories, Photos, and Videos from Events. 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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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

Do you work with international constituents, volunteers, or staff? Digital Storytelling Apps and Tools. I'm always on the lookout for new digital storytelling tools, especially when they're in the form of mobile apps. This post-production photo editing app lets you add tones and textures to your photos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Instagram, the popular Millennial photo sharing site, is gaining traction with world leaders, government leaders and nonprofit executive directors. Instagram is about photo sharing and tell stories in photos. He shares photos and reflections from business trips. Here’s what I discovered: Genuine. Specialization.

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