ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

posted by Josh Haynes Fall 2020 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Knowing this, nonprofit leadership must hire well in order to solidify their digital aptitude and relational commitments to stakeholders and beneficiaries, as recommended by The Bridgespan Group. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Getting the message just right will save you from feeling nervous about asking for money, rambling when you talk about your organization’s work, and boring your audience. Knowing where to find grants is critical if you want money to pay for programs and projects. Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

posted by Casey Davis Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. Storytelling as a solution. Equip your nonprofit to tell stories of impact today. How to craft the story.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

The story you are about to hear is true. This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not? No names are changed. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I won’t bury the lede.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

The story you are about to hear is true. This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not? No names are changed. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I won’t bury the lede.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Leverage storytelling to build a base. It can sometimes be difficult to find trusted individuals to fill a campaign’s leadership roles. While some of these opportunities, such as Targeted Ads on Facebook, will cost your campaign money, many online advertising options are free to nonprofits. Leverage storytelling to build a base.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2012

As part of the ACE Leadership Training, we had several site visits to bring some of the real world into our discussions. The group visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial. They wanted to share their stories on my blog and through video and photos. Here is their stories. Germaine: A Social Entrepreneur.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs. If the content serves your mission and programs and contributes to thought leadership, then it’s a go for LinkedIn.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We are here to talk about philanthropic leadership. That’s awesome, really involved in their nonprofit leadership program, which is really cool. They are natural storytellers and advocates for your organization. So 82% of chief executives say that racial diversity is important to their external leadership.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

Since 1987, Echoing Green has identified visionary leaders with bold ideas for transforming the world and invested in their ideas and leadership. The money pledged is an example of historical cycles of reactionary funding traditionally followed by retrenchment and backlash. Black voices, Black spaces.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

In this blog, you’ll learn about: Annual Giving, Donor Retention, Major & Legacy Gifts, Online Fundraising, Boards & Leadership, Content Marketing, Social Engagement , Strategy & Management, and Culture & Values. Don’t think of donors as ATMs that dispense money from time to time. THE STORYTELLING NONPROFIT.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media helps you build more connections within your community, allowing you to raise more awareness and money for your cause. Your donors want to know how their money is being used. Over 90% of the United States uses social media, including the people in your community. Transparency.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Board members are often connected with people who can help you raise money in a variety of ways: they may have connections at other nonprofits, or they might be able to introduce you to potential donors through their own personal networks. Corporate Partnerships Corporate partners are a great way to raise money for your nonprofit.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 22, 2016

®,” he is the founder of The Concord Leadership Group and FundraisingCoach.com. Nor does it include the penny collections and coin jars at convenience stores to help raise money for a neighbor’s medical bills. The Surprising Science of Storytelling. We’re the only species that tells stories. 5 Buckets of Stories.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. The Money – Securing cash and backing.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

When managing your social media outreach, you should: Tell a story. Tell a story. Everyone loves a good story. In fact, we are 22 times more likely to remember information if it is told to us through a story format rather than plain facts or statistics. How do you know which story is the right one to tell?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. The Money – Securing cash and backing.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Younger generations aren’t making a ton of money, yet they’re more willing to give. As willing as they are, they still want to know where their money is going when they donate. Another trend that I think will outlive the “trend” phase is personal storytelling as a marketing tactic.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 12, 2023

How Project Access Northwest’s used Video Storytelling to Create Impactful Communication with Supporters In the world of nonprofits, effective communication with supporters is crucial for success. Collaborating closely with the PNTA team, Project Access Northwest also created a shorter video tailored for their leadership circle.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

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! Fundraisers who leave the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference leave inspired by the sessions and other attendees alike. Click here to learn more about NTC 2021.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2022

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2019, that book is Paul Smith's, The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell , released this past summer. Every great leader is a great storyteller. Today's Flashback: A look back to 2019.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2019, that book is Paul Smith's, The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell , released this past summer. Every great leader is a great storyteller. You can read this book in an hour or less.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Some programs they’re currently working on include: a diabetes prevention program, policy work on reproductive justice, and workshops focusing on leadership, advocacy, and mental health awareness. Black Public Media emerged out of a need for more stories from Black storytellers. Advancement Project. Black Public Media.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 12, 2016

Jacobwith joined us to share her insights on fundraising and storytelling. Jacobwith is a nationally-recognized master storyteller and works as a fundraising culture change expert with Ignited Fundraising. Leadership is Key. Once leadership is put into place, everyone can play some role in fund development for your nonprofit.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Information Sharing and Storytelling. Try these suggestions to connect with your HR colleagues: Provide recruitment messages with impact data and storytelling. Offer profile/success stories for employee communications. New leadership, or shifting business strategy. Increase Employee Giving.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

The best fundraising strategic plan tells a complete, organized, and analytics-based story that your team can actually use to help your campaign be more successful. Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 29, 2021

Paul Smith’s books on storytelling are must-reads for business leaders, salespeople and parents. And, his latest book, The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell , is yet another required read for leaders – managers, CEOs and team leaders. Every great leader is a great storyteller. You can read this book in an hour or less.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The full report can be found here , but these are the main takeaways: A digital presence is essential for charity leadership. " Graham Fisher, chief executive of Toynbee Hal l adds that getting closer to your supporters and sharing their stories makes it easier for them to give. Technology can help charities save money and time.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 19, 2017

Budgeting for Change Capita l (internal): Change capital is money that nonprofit organizations put aside each fiscal year so that they have a reserve of money when they want to invest in new initiatives. By becoming better storytellers, a nonprofit can send out a stronger message about the impact of their programs. Conclusion.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2016

Anne Kotleba Lecturer/ Program Coordinator, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Last time we introduced Anne, a new lecturer in the School of Community Resources & Development and coordinator of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and the Certified Nonprofit Professional Credential. Tell us about the Alliance Management Institute!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

And so it’s not uncommon that as you’re working through your gift tables and your commitments that your leadership or your donors will want to rush out and, you know, launch the social media campaign or start a new grassroots initiatives. But our partners are raising a bunch of money.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 22, 2019

Paul Smith’s three books on storytelling are must-reads for business leaders, salespeople and parents. And, his latest book, The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell , is yet another required read for leaders – managers, CEOs and team leaders. Every great leader is a great storyteller. You can read this book in an hour or less.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

In October 2017, she published her first book, “Permission To Screw Up,” in which she tells the stories of her biggest mistakes in leadership. She hopes to inspire other leaders to share their “perfectly imperfect” stories of success to empower people with the knowledge that even if they screw up, they can still make it. .

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 26, 2017

For nonprofits to be successful at generating money from both fundraising and earned income, they have to be able to communicate effectively. It’s the most effective way to incite action and storytelling. The best way to do it is to start with why you’re doing what you’re doing, not how or what you’re doing or selling.

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Care2

MARCH 17, 2011

Every year NTC brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and discuss nonprofit technology, strategy, leadership, and communications. Up Close and Personal: How Storytelling Builds Movements. Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, March 18. Location: International Ballroom West.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

If your board members get cold feet about raising money for your cause, there are a few things you can do. Remind your donors that they aren’t harassing people for money—they’re giving people the opportunity to support a cause they care about. Instead, help your board members tell a story.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 9, 2021

Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. And, football coach Bill Courtney tells many compelling stories in his book, Against The Grain. The 2011 Oscar-winning documentary, Undefeated , (Best Documentary Feature) tells his story of how he inspired his teams on and off the field. A real "gut check."

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