Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

3 Top Nonprofit Storytelling Strategies Well-crafted nonprofit stories will help you engage with your audience and inspire them to take further action. These stories also lend authenticity and credibility to your nonprofit, as it shows the direct connection between your values and actions. Incorporate authentic and personal stories.

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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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Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

Over 1,000 nonprofits attended our 2024 Seals webinar , but we know there are many more out there looking to tell their story of impact and share that story broadly with current and potential donors to make their case for funding. Here are some of the most popular questions posed during the webinar, accompanied by short video clips.

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

The answer: tell an engaging story. But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act? In the video below, find four tips to do just that. I mean, so it's pretty, very important part of what an organization uses to tell a story.

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Kindful

APRIL 5, 2021

Video is beneficial in demonstrating the impact your organization has on the community. Having a mission-focused nonprofit video can help boost donor giving and volunteer involvement. Clear messaging makes a successful nonprofit video. With a goal in mind, you can begin to build your nonprofit video. Call-to-action video.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To captivate your audience and make a lasting impression, follow these tips: Tell Your Story : Your nonprofit has a unique story to tell, and it’s essential to share it authentically. Personal stories from beneficiaries or volunteers can be particularly effective in conveying your organization’s message.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes 6 Tips for Writing A Winning Crowdfunding Story. This guide will help you write a winning nonprofit crowdfunding story that’ll help you raise enough funds for your organization. Or a video testimony from someone your organization has recently helped? What impact will you have?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

When you add a cinematic touch via video to that message, it becomes the most effective method to draw in viewers and spread the word about the work than any other available option. People love watching videos! Video has an unbelievable advantage over other forms of messaging. The Brand Story. The Awareness Video.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

To learn more about their mission to be the world’s most innovative experience-creators (and find out how they’ve helped 200 nonprofits raise over $30 million in the last 3 years) visit utopiaexperience.com. Packing all of your organization’s efforts into a thoughtful, easy-to-digest story can be remarkably challenging.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

Here’s what we’ve learned so far: Successful organizations have chief executives that work cooperatively with their Board. What a pleasure and an honor to learn about these successful association leaders and their organizations. What We’re Learning from the Associations Thrive Podcast appeared first on Matrix Group International.

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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2022

Filmmaker and storytelling expert, Rain Bennett, will walk you through how to utilize the power of storytelling via video as a key marketing technique to help hook your audience fast, while keeping them engaged for the long haul. About your Speaker. Rain Bennett, Filmmaker, Writer, Storytelling Coach.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

You can still tell a story and it should have a hook and conclusion, but it cannot include opinions or words such as “best” “fun” “entertaining” etc. You’ll need to have the spot produced professionally if you don’t have someone on your team who can edit videos and provide at least a.mov or.mp4 file. Step 3: Produce the PSA.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

In the process, we have heard many stories about their experience. I’d like to share some of those stories to help normalize concerns and confusion on what steps to take in this new world. I was amazed at the amount of options out there for nonprofits to learn from and the support.”. “We Lessons learned?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

Whether you tell stories in your fundraising or communications program, chances are you want to understand the impact and return on investment (or ROI) of the stories you tell. It can be near impossible to measure the success of a story if you haven’t first thought about what your desired outcomes are and drivers of success.

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

One theme we’re seeing over and over again is how the pandemic changed the way volunteer managers educate and train their volunteers and clients, often using Zoom or other video sharing platforms. So, what do these stories show us about how volunteer supervisors used technology in their work this past year? That was the silver lining.

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Global Giving

APRIL 10, 2020

I have a confession: I have a crush on Zoom, the video conferencing platform. As a program officer at GlobalGiving, I use it for our one-on-one catch ups, our staff meetings, crowdfunding training, and our worldwide Peer Learning Networks. Here are my top six tips for Zoom (or your favorite video conferencing platform): 1.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

. —– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. Animoto isn’t a new tool, but it is still in my top five.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. An effective story not only helps nonprofits attract new donors but also increases overall brand awareness, which can be good for landing corporate sponsorships or attracting media coverage.

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Association TV

MARCH 16, 2022

Okay so not every piece of content marketing, blog post (cough) or video can be a Tarantino-esque passion-laden thrill ride. You won’t always need characters, story arcs and symbolism that would make Fincher blush. This is a great example of what we call a microlearning video. Need more of an explainer-type feel?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

Chances are that if you are online, you’ve watched a YouTube video. While it is true that many users go to YouTube to find out how to make home improvements, how to cook a specific recipe, or just to zone out and watch cute animal videos, the popular platform can prove useful to nonprofits. . 2) Share compelling fundraising videos.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 4, 2022

When it’s the beginning of a new calendar year or the start of a new fiscal year, the fresh start is a great time to create your non-profit’s annual story strategy. Just like creating a fundraising plan or a communications plan, a story strategy is your opportunity to build a clear roadmap to your goals. Goal Setting & Priorities.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Before you push record on any video, there are some key steps you. should take to ensure your video will achieve the goals you set out for. From sowing the seeds of a good story from the community you plan to record and having thought-provoking questions in hand, to the need. Join us on Thursday, December 12 at 11 a.m.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2023

You can upload a video up to 5 minutes long. You can also “Share” your Threads as an Instagram post and/or an Instagram story. It should come as no surprise that doing so seems to result in higher organic reach than regular posts and stories (for now). Learn more & register !

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Video engagement. It will be a learning curve for all seasoned Google Analytics users, but a worthwhile one in the long run. The post Google Analytics 4 – A Continuing Story appeared first on Media Cause. The out of the box events tracked include: Scroll rate. Site search. File downloads. A new interface.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 18, 2013

Feel confident being able to effect change in your organization with video. These 5 tips from Atomic Training can help you get on your way to producing effective videos. 1) Plan ahead: Coming up with an engaging video from being to end might be a bit overwhelming - planning ahead can save you a lot of time in the end.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 4, 2021

They reinvented their yearly strategies, learned new technologies, and reached out to their donor community in new ways. Content Generator/Curator – This team member is your cheerleader who shares exciting and interesting images, quotes, videos, and any other sharable content on social media. The Sponsors. Community Engagement.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 30, 2024

Event experience expert and producer Joey Goon joined us to talk about how you can harness your event to deepen donor relationships with Digital Storytelling Joey Goon is the president of Utopia Experience , a woman-founded, minority-owned event and video production company. Set up a video camera and ask guests questions as they arrive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

I couldn’t help but think – what if Joe Page or other community foundation board members had flip cameras, some video and story telling training and shared their stories on the Alaska Community Foundation Facebook page? I was lucky enough to talk my host into driving me to Talkeetna so I could document this fabulous story.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Learn proven tactics from a stacked team of social fundraising experts and register for this free event for nonprofit professionals today. Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work. Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. Say their name. Don’t fake it.

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NTEN

JULY 29, 2013

Our friend Beth Kanter says that when we make a misstep, we should “remove the demons of self-doubt and self-judgment,” share it publicly, learn, and move on. Here’s a happy dog video (because we’re happy, too). Ok, here’s a sad cat video (because we’re sad that you’re unsubscribing.) Why pet videos? In that spirit.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. By appealing to a wide range of our senses, videos capture our attention and activate our emotions, unlike any other medium. The original DIY video platform, YouTube, is now the world's second largest social network and search engine.

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NetWits

JANUARY 6, 2011

Videos are an amazing way to share your nonprofit’s story with supporters. Thankfully, the YouTube Nonprofit Program has made it easy to add interactive calls to action to your videos. Check out the StillerStrong video below. What do Calls to Action Look Like? Creating Annotations. Choosing a Call to Action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2013

Place a little bet & or share your #failure story… you could win a Surface! You’ve heard the mantra: Learn from failure. But no one likes to screw up and you can’t learn when you’re beating your chest in frustration or pointing fingers at each other. .” 13ntcbets ow.ly/k24ok. 13ntcbets ow.ly/k24ok

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

It gives your audience a tangible transformation to observe through the sharing of the written word, photos, testimonials, and videos. We tell stories. Stories are the most effective form of communication available because they immediately engage the reader on an emotional level and in a way that is interesting to them.

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