CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

With this project came the task of establishing personas that the organization could use in telling stories that attract and retain a strong base of volunteers, donors and wish referrers. Push your organization to start telling new stories. But stories that focus on the nonprofit often fail to drive constituents to action.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

In our roles as non-profit storytellers, we often need others to tell us their stories so that we have material to work with. We need to collect and share individual stories that highlight our organization’s impact and show the difference we’re making in the world. Story interviews can bring up all kinds of memories and emotions.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Arts and cultural organizations are the sources of some of our favorite DipJar stories. Today’s story comes from the small but mighty state of Rhode Island, where The Gamm Theatre has been providing great cultural programming for almost 40 years. Shannon came to The Gamm as part of a life-long love of all things theatrical.

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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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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

Imagine a story where someone was born, everything went perfectly from beginning to end, and then the story was over. When it comes to a good nonprofit story, struggle and overcoming are at the center. Knowing what struggle your nonprofit helps solve will help you get good at identifying which stories you should be sharing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2020

As you set your resolutions and goals, consider also reading the book, Life Word , to learn how to select your one Life Word. The one word that as the book authors say will significantly impact your life and legacy. Your Life Word becomes the driving force to align your efforts and eliminate distractions.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

With a great story, you can illustrate non-profit impact super clearly for donors in a way that other kinds of writing might not be able to capture. At the basis of all stories are facts and you need to be clear about the facts of your program. What new journey or chapter begins in their life? What does this number represent?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Motivate you to reach out and help someone else make their dreams come true.

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EveryAction

MAY 1, 2017

Storytelling is a constant drumbeat that resonates throughout the nonprofit community, but increasingly, stories are getting hard to tell. We asked nonprofit storytelling expert Vanessa Chase Lockshin about telling stories amid a noisy, negative newscycle that leaves donors (and everyone else) feeling fatigued - here's her advice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

The global pandemic has awakened people of all ages to just how fragile and finite life can be. Because, midlife is a pivotal time to assess career goals, relationships, and lifestyles, to challenge ideals set earlier in life. “So These past few years, often called “The Great Pause,” has made us ask: What is important in my life?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Why Tell Stories in December. There are so many reasons why your non-profit should tell stories. Stories help you explain your theory of change in a clear, tangible way. The Future Story.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In this post on limiting beliefs, I want to talk about a common one I hear from nonprofit professionals: the fear that their story doesn’t matter. Just on the basis of that alone: Your story matters! Finding the value in your story. Building your confidence when telling your story. Say it out loud: My story matters.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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DipJar

MARCH 17, 2022

It is a great example of a storied institution finding new ways to support the community it serves and provide new ways – including DipJar – for the community to support its good work. Regardless of the reason, the Cathedral stands ready to play its part in the life of the city, the country, and the world. The post St.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The global pandemic has awakened people of all ages to just how fragile and finite life can be. Because, midlife is a pivotal time to assess career goals, relationships, and lifestyles, to challenge ideals set earlier in life. “So These past 1-1/2 years, often called “The Great Pause,” has made us ask: What is important in my life?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We all know versions of this story. 18Doors is a nonprofit that supports interfaith couples and families exploring Jewish life. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. While life was far from back to normal, it was miles improved from the spring. Days later, our office and offices everywhere were closed.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Your nonprofit does incredible, life-changing work. Include inspiring stories and testimonials. Pare down the most inspiring stories from the past year into bite-sized stories or quotes, and your donors will feel proud to be a part of your team. Show your donors how their giving makes a difference for your mission.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 25, 2022

Four remarkable leaders, whose life experiences give them inspiration and strength, share their personal stories and reflect on their leadership journeys in conversations with Fred Ali, the retired President and CEO of the Weingart Foundation, and a former nonprofit leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The global pandemic has awakened people of all ages to just how fragile and finite life can be. Because, midlife is a pivotal time to assess career goals, relationships, and lifestyles, to challenge ideals set earlier in life. “So These past 1-1/2 years, often called “The Great Pause,” has made us ask: What is important in my life?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2021

Springwater Wayland EMS (SWEMS) is a volunteer rural ambulance service that provides primary emergency basic life support transport service to 4,300 residents in 39 square miles in upstate New York. The entire organization consists of 35 individuals willing to volunteer their time and expertise to save lives.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Leverage video to tell your story. Through the Start Something Web Series they’re shedding light on the impact that Bigs have on Littles by telling their story through quality video they publish on their YouTube channel, share on their website and talk about on Facebook.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

“Frank” (who anonymously shared his story with us) has always been an avid reader, but the progression of his neuromuscular disease to his arms made reading difficult. Frank’s story exemplifies the life-changing power of access to information and reading. Eventually he had to ask others to turn pages for him.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Leaders of nonprofits all have a few things in common – we believe in dedicating ourselves to working for the common good, money isn’t always the bottom line for us when it comes to our work, and we’re convinced that if we could get enough people to hear the stories of the life-changing work happening […].

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Prepare to be inspired, impressed and motivated by personal, real-life stories and case studies from 70 women leaders in the new book, Wisdom Warriors , authored by Carol Seymour. Reflecting on the abundance of stories in the book, Seymour said, "Sharing. What is different about being in the C-suite?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 7, 2019

Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a tale of a hero overcoming a hardship to find a happy ending, or a tale of misfortune with a valuable lesson learned, it’s ingrained into our DNA to seek out stories. If you’re having trouble getting momentum behind your cause, try to share stories. Why tell stories?

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

When that story is the engine of everything you say about yourself, you’re not just promoting an association, you’re building a movement. Everyone who has been dying for someone to offer an alternative will be like, ‘Where have you been all my life? The stories in Greg’s book revolve around courage. It takes courage.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Fiver’s goal is to empower children to make positive life choices, to become engaged citizens, and to succeed in school and beyond. Fiver used their story of Camp WiFiver to inform their 2021 #GivingTuesday campaign. A good story is an incredible tool and whatever quote or story you decide to use, make sure it’s relatable and clear.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 14, 2018

Have you also read the book, Life Word , and selected your one Life Word? The one word that as the book authors say will significantly impact your life and legacy. Your Life Word becomes the driving force to align your efforts and eliminate distractions.

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Blue Fox

MARCH 23, 2022

I want to share a story with you, and I hope it will help you or someone you love one day. In December 2021, I went for surgery so that my doctor could remove a life-threatening endometrial cyst from one of my ovaries in addition to performing other endo treatment. I'm risking here. Most people haven't. The result: needless suffering.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Growing up in the 1960''s sometimes my parents would say to me, "now, don''t tell stories," heading off what they anticipated might be an untruthful account of events. Truthful stories, of course. Stories demand attention of listeners. Stories demand attention of listeners. Stories inspire. Stories are contagious.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While advocating for survivors in San Francisco, I witnessed first-hand how critical stories are in tapping into people’s empathy. However, it wasn’t until my career took a turn into strategic communications and marketing that I learned just how integral a winning story is to the success of an advocacy campaign. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Plus, I recently discovered and read the new book, Life Word , and because of that I have also now selected my one Life Word. The one word that as the book authors say will significantly impact my life and legacy. Your Life Word becomes the driving force to align your efforts and eliminate distractions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2017

Plus, I recently read the book, Life Word , and because of that I have also now selected my one Life Word. The one word that as the book authors say will significantly impact my life and legacy. Your Life Word becomes the driving force to align your efforts and eliminate distractions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Do: Everyone in our community deserves to have a full, thriving life. It’s important to step back and ask yourself: Are the stories we’re including in our fundraising appeals helping or harming the communities we’re striving to support? And remember that these stories aren’t yours to tell; each subject of every story owns that story.

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