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Flixxaid: A New Mobile App for Social Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

With video storytelling being their preferred medium, what better way to help nonprofits than raise awareness and engagement with a young audience? 2) A video network for collaborative creativity. Video is the medium of choice these days, especially for younger generations. 4) A commitment to social responsibility.

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Grant Writing and the Perfect Storytelling

Tech Soup

Evening meals sometimes went on for hours as we continued our storytelling. Consider this story, which has changed state laws throughout the U.S.: When I began writing proposals, storytelling was the only way I knew to convey the problems my organization faced and what we were doing to overcome those problems. spanhidden.

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5 Ways to Use Data Storytelling for Advocacy

Tech Soup

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. Users can add text, videos, images, audio files, Twitter feeds, PDFs, and more.

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From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials

The Modern Nonprofit

Who are your target storytellers? Consider in-person opportunities, such as events or meetings, to capture video or audio testimonials. Ensure this system respects privacy laws and regulations, especially regarding data protection and consent. Establish clear objectives for your campaign: What stories are you looking to capture?

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[VIDEO] Counting the Costs: Where Capital Campaigns Often Miss the Mark

Bloomerang

Lots of videos on there you can watch. But I think fundraising and capital campaigns are all about storytelling. It’s a crazy world out there that could pivot in a heartbeat where, you know, architects can’t do pro bono services anymore, tax law could change, whatever that variable is you can’t plan for it.

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6 Website Elements to Include to Drive Year-Round Donations

Greater Giving

For example, ensure all images include alt text, provide a transcript or closed captions for videos, choose text colors that contrast with the background, and use hierarchical page structure. ? When deciding what images to include in your nonprofit’s website, think about what will showcase your mission most effectively. A fast load speed.

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Use TechSoup's Content for Free!

Tech Soup

It was founded in 2001 by Harvard law professor and activist Lawrence Lessig. Creative Commons basically provides a free and standardized legal infrastructure that joins up the free flow of online information with traditional copyright laws that were devised in an earlier age. Ready to Go Creative Commons? Image 1 : C! / spanhidden.

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