The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

In this blog, you’ll learn about: Social Media Marketing & Measurement, Network Building, Tech Tools for Nonprofits, Company Culture, Donor Engagement, and Data Science. Don’t think of donors as ATMs that dispense money from time to time. THE STORYTELLING NONPROFIT. Effective storytelling was just the way to do it.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. They often use financial ratios to measure a nonprofit's impact, but these do not most accurately showcase a program's efficiency. Storytelling as a solution. Storytelling as a solution.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!) They like people, are dedicated and enthusiastic about your cause, are great storytellers and listeners , and have a natural gift for raising money (of course!).

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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. Tracking these actions helps you measure the success of specific campaigns and overall engagement efforts. Transparency.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

After all, strong storytelling can help build meaningful connections with your audience and even move them to rally around your cause. That way, every step you take is centered around a common objective, and you know what to measure to determine success. The subscription economy broadly defines how people prefer to allocate money.

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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

AUGUST 14, 2015

He’s the writing whiz for WonderWe —a crowdfunding social network that provides free viral tools for non-profits to fundraise, recruit and measure impact like a pro. There’s good reason for this: It’s projected to become a $90 billion industry by 2025 and 30 percent of that money will be directed toward charitable causes.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 14, 2015

He’s the writing whiz for WonderWe —a crowdfunding social network that provides free viral tools for non-profits to fundraise, recruit and measure impact like a pro. There’s good reason for this: It’s projected to become a $90 billion industry by 2025 and 30 percent of that money will be directed toward charitable causes.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

She values transparency and will only support organizations with a clear mission and measurable outcomes. Tools like donation tiers or compelling content that clearly exemplifies how her money will be used really speak to her. Therefore she prefers to give money online rather than attend an in-person event or volunteer.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

They might be willing to make generous donations of money and time in order to give more team members the opportunity to benefit from your program. Encourage your team members to highlight their unique experiences by using personalization and storytelling t o inspire support. Include data tracking and reporting features.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Widening your audience reach provides your organization with more opportunities to expand your fundraising campaigns and raise more money for your cause. Storytelling Through Ads Storytelling through Facebook Ads for nonprofits helps make your promoted content more engaging for your audience. How do nonprofits use Facebook Ads?

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Many grant applications will ask similar questions, such as what programs or materials you need funding for and why, how your nonprofit makes an impact in the community, and how you’ll measure success if selected for the award. As you demonstrate past performance, also explain how you’ll continue to measure progress going forward.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia: My framework that I use with my clients is 80/20: 80% of your posts should be informative, educational, inspirational, helpful, valuable, shedding light on your programs, storytelling, etc. I didn’t know that until I had to research it, manage it, measure it. Stop looking at Instagram as a money spigot that you can just turn on.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 2, 2020

For fundraising: The amount of money you want to raise in a giving period of time -- This might seem obvious and you might already do some goal setting like this, but here's where I want to challenge you. Interested in storytelling planning resources? Make your dollar amount goal more specific by adding in information about the how.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Read on to discover the value of data-driven storytelling and how this key feature increases trust and enables your nonprofit to drive more revenue. Data-driven storytelling and the Theory of Change Like words, numbers tell a story. How is their money helping someone living in poverty?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2017

Measurement, Storytelling and Breaking Silos. The importance of measurement will continue to grow in 2017. We will see continued demand for measuring and reporting the results of grants, community partnerships, and employee programs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

The storytelling was engaging and compelling. As activists, professionals in social good, and as storytellers, we have to move beyond engaging the community to really parsing out what is the right change and the effective path to the solution. Compelling and emotionally engaging storytelling/messaging. What was your source?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” And the better you get at the whole suite of donor engagement, the more money you’re going to raise. And that gets you, again, much more money in the long run. . Well, good afternoon, everybody.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Through a combination of fundraising efforts, community engagement, and storytelling, Giving Days aim to create a surge of donations and raise awareness about the vital work your nonprofit organization is doing. Use measurable targets to track growth of your donor base and the level of engagement achieved. Expand your program?

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

NEVER THINK DONORS KNOW WHAT YOU DO WITH THEIR MONEY. At the same time, analyze your data to ensure what you’re measuring is accurate, complete, relevant and actionable. A skilled communicator can turn the power of storytelling into compelling messaging that inspires action. You’ll wow them with the attention. . Cindy Dashnaw.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Measurable: Ensure your goal is measurable to track progress and success. Write a Compelling, Positive Message A good email fundraising message ties donors’ contributions to a measurable impact, addresses the donor by name, and conveys a positive emotion. Engage with storytelling: The theme for your event should tell a story.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your community, protect the environment, or provide a lifeline to those in need, your storytelling ability can mean the difference between a thriving and well-funded program and one that falls flat. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures.

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Classy

AUGUST 9, 2021

After all, strong storytelling can help build meaningful connections with your audience and even move them to rally around your cause. That way, every step you take is centered around a common objective, and you know what to measure to determine success. The subscription economy broadly defines how people prefer to allocate money.

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

s not only helps you plan ahead, but gives you a baseline to measure success against throughout the year. Remember: Scope = Time + Money. If you have plenty of time and no money, you can probably accomplish a lot on your own. If you have a lot of money and no time, you can hire someone to execute tasks and strategies for you.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Digital: What Every Charity Leader Should Know features insight from influential leaders in the nonprofit sector including Marnie Webb, co-CEO of TechSoup Global; Beth Kanter , author of Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ; and Martha Lane Fox, chair of Go ON UK. Technology can help charities save money and time.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2017

4 Ways Data and Analytics Can Help Nonprofits Achieve Positive ROI: Measure and report your successes and use the data to plan for the future. Data Appends: A Guide for Your Nonprofit: How to get the most out of your database with goal-driven strategies. The Millennial Mind, Heart, and Wallet.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept. Will the money be used much further down the road? When setting your own goal, use the SMART principles approach, making sure it’s Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 3, 2016

For businesses and nonprofits, big data is generally composed of measuring, monitoring and tracking performance. Furthermore, operating them cost 45 percent more money than originally budgeted. BI could be called on to produce thousands of performance indicators to measure these areas. Incorporate Data into Your Storytelling.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 25, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Power Up Your Content: Mastering the Art of Compelling Storytelling Discover the secrets of storytelling that make your nonprofit stand out! Introduction Storytelling is an essential part of any nonprofit fundraising campaign. Use Visuals : Visuals are a powerful tool in storytelling.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process. Remember the storytelling part of your case statement? Be sure to provide a full picture of the expenses you expect to incur, not just snapshots at different points along your timeline.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2011

In the same way that organizations can save money on video editing software by using what is already on their computers or available at a low cost or free over the Internet, obtaining videography equipment can be as simple as reaching into your pocket. Digital Storytelling Methods: Time and Resources Needed?

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 22, 2016

Nor does it include the penny collections and coin jars at convenience stores to help raise money for a neighbor’s medical bills. People increasingly want to direct where gifts are going and see a measurable return on investment from their gift. The Surprising Science of Storytelling. Unfortunately, no. 5 Buckets of Stories.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

I think you’ll agree once it’s complete that a deduplication project is a very worthwhile investment in time, money, and staff morale-boosting. bbcon Takeaway #3: Impact measurement must be baked into the culture of your foundation . Measuring impact is equally important to both the grantor and the grantee.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 19, 2017

Looking at overhead alone is a poor way to measure a nonprofit organization’s overall performance (Letter to the Donors of America, 2014). 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.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 4, 2017

Outdated or invalid addresses, deceased supporters, missing phone numbers, and more can cost your organization time and money by sending out appeals for donations to people who can't receive them. "What gets measured gets treasured," he says. Obey the Simple Truths of Digital Storytelling. Champions at All Levels.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

While awareness is helpful, companies are also putting their money where their mouth is – so to speak. Storyteller – producing mission-related content about your impact on a social issue, a critical component of CSR for your most valued people (case in point: Charity:Water ).

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2019

Gail Perry’s insightful blog post and scorecard will give you a realistic measurement into the organization and productivity of your programs. Heyman’s latest book covers everything from developing a fundraising plan to engaging your board and measuring results. Use this checklist to check in.

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