Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The answer lies in the power of storytelling. Pattern recognition: A storytelling superpower Our brains are wired to recognize patterns. Amplify impact through storytelling Storytelling in fundraising isn’t just about what you tell; it’s about how you tell it. The power of stories Why stories?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. Ethical storytelling for nonprofits produces stories that not only help nonprofits share their work and inspire donors but also honor the dignity of those the story is about. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? Stories are powerful.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. What was their life like before they began working with you?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. There are several ways to hone your storytelling craft. Here are four nonprofit storytelling strategies that will help you attract new supporters and keep them for years to come: Maintain the right tone of voice.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

That’s where storytelling comes in. In this article, I’m going to talk about the common challenges of explaining non-profit impact and go over the action steps you can take to explain your non-profit’s impact through storytelling. What new journey or chapter begins in their life? What do they receive directly and indirectly?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. What was their life like before they began working with you?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

One way to differentiate your organization and drive greater giving is through the power of storytelling. Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. Emotional storytelling is more effective in fundraising than facts and figures alone.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged. Example: Sam came home from Afghanistan with PTSD that threatened his family, his job, and even his life.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

By sharing compelling stories that highlight the real-life transformations resulting from their work, your grantees can demonstrate the impact they have on their communities. Here are five ways to prove impact through storytelling—and how you, the grantmaker, can help.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 16, 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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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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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

My friends at TechSoup asked me to pass along info about their upcoming digital storytelling event. Attend the Challenge Screening and Awards party at TechSoup Headquarters in San Francisco or from Second Life. What do we mean by Digital Storytelling? 10/1: Digital Storytelling Challenge kickoff webinar.

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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. Why Supporting People Sharing Individual Stories is Necessary Do we always have the best perspective to support people through their storytelling process? I tell other people’s stories for a living.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. From So What? To So Funded!

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Grab the oars of compelling storytelling , row with gusto and make your application stand out. Use real-life examples, bring your impact to life with heartfelt testimonials. This storytelling can even jazz up your overall communication strategy. And what’s more?

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Classy

JULY 20, 2021

Some might think a day in the life of an account executive at a software company is quite similar everywhere. David : Extra administrative work, outdated donor experiences, inability to capture storytelling to connect people to their mission, and donor retention or acquisition are the big ones we see a lot.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

RSVP now for TechSoup's fourth annual Digital Storytelling Screening and Awards Party on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Participate virtually at the Aloft Nonprofit Commons Drive-In Theater in Second Life. Watch a step-by-step guide for how to participate in Second Life.). Follow the action on Twitter with the hashtag #TSDIGS.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

In this post I want to give you a real life example of the power of sharing a personal story. It’s one of the many reasons I enjoy listening to TED talks or podcasts from This American Life. So, in January 2014 I started writing a book on non-profit storytelling. I have been procrastinating editing my book manuscript.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Storytelling is an essential fundraising skill for nonprofits. One of the most amazing nonprofit storytellers I ever heard in my life is Alberto Cairo (International Committee of the Red Cross) who delivered a truly inspirational speech during the International Fundraising Congress closing plenary. Hatch for Good.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Storytelling: Don’t fall back on brand reliance. The cultural pulse changes over time and so too must your storytelling strategy. You can also learn more about storytelling strategy in the sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 116: Storytelling 101. Placing a value on efficiency will translate to greater mission outcomes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Storytelling is a powerful tool. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It helps them relax. It didn’t take long).

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

One way to encourage people to support your organization is through great nonprofit storytelling. By using narrative and storytelling techniques, you’ll be able to communicate your nonprofit’s mission and impact while building stronger emotional connections with your audience. Where Should You Use Nonprofit Storytelling?

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2018

That’s where we, as nonprofit storytellers, need to begin. It can be a person whose life you changed (or could change), or an organization which benefited from your work. Jacobwith , founder of Ignited Fundraising , has helped hundreds of nonprofits raise millions of dollars through effective storytelling. From the experts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

With video storytelling being their preferred medium, what better way to help nonprofits than raise awareness and engagement with a young audience? Is online life taking over our real life? The power of social media to help drive social good. Create and sign into one more profile? And regularly check one more feed?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Each episode is packed with insights , strategies, and real-life experiences designed to help you flourish in your fundraising endeavors. Discover the importance of selecting diverse stories and storytellers to drive systemic cultural change, and learn how to measure the impact of messaging. Listen to this episode.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Below are six tips for nonprofits that want to use digital storytelling to engage donors and boost giving.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 3, 2014

From nationally recognized master storyteller and culture change expert Lori Jacobwith , here are five tips for using storytelling in your marketing plan. Shares specific examples of your work and how it makes a difference in the life of a real person. If someone’s life was changed for the better, describe how.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

Digital storytelling is everywhere these days. And if there's any more widespread topic than digital storytelling, it's data. Pacific time for a special Digital Storytelling Challenge edition of the weekly CommBuild discussion on Twitter. Join us on Tuesday, April 9, at 10:00 a.m. How to Participate.

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

We discovered a significant lack of personalization and segmentation in our brand messaging and storytelling, and personas were our response to that,” Smith said. To help Make-A-Wish diversify its storytelling, See3 created nine audience personas to represent current and potential volunteers, donors and wish referrers.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

They serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work. Use Real Stories to Connect: Personal stories and real-life examples create a stronger emotional connection with your audience. Who are your target storytellers?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 29, 2023

Storytelling as a Trust Builder: Unveil the profound impact of real-life testimonials and narratives on donor engagement. .” In this exclusive webinar, you’ll discover: The Modern Donor Landscape: Understand the surprising ways today’s donors are prioritizing charitable giving.

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Forum One

MARCH 5, 2024

About the Exhibition Five remarkable stories of women from the past come to life through objects from the Smithsonian’s collection, archival records, recorded interviews, and original illustrations and animations. January 30, 2024).

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Your willingness to bend toward better work/life balance tips the scales in favor of culture. Stuart Meyer is currently Founder and Chief Storyteller, Social Frequency Media. With patience, those challenges are easy to overcome. And, a strong culture serves the organization well no matter where people conduct its business.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Annual reports are a staple of nonprofit life. One of its best features is how it weaves the narrative of “Rising to the Challenges in Two Years of Crisis” throughout the report to combine storytelling with data-informed impact. They’re a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but what makes an annual report effective?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2015

In his book, Paul demonstrates how storytelling is a powerful business tool that can mean the difference between mediocre results and phenomenal success. Since the book was published about three years ago, my admiration for Paul's passion for storytelling and helping to teach people how to effectively tell stories has only but grown.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

about the shelf life or how long a link stays alive before people stop engaging with it. It offers an estimate as follows: 2.8 According to the post, it suggests that what’s most important for content shelf life is the quality of the content shared, not where it is shared. Hubspot points to a recent study from Bit.ly

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Julia Campbell is social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Also, p ins have a much longer shelf-life than tweets and Facebook posts. Pinterest pins have an average “shelf life” of over one week! By Julia Campbell .

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