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?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The good news is there is an invisible string connecting all the positive experiences above, so measuring your event’s success , reach , and therefore, growth can be a domino effect. One of the key challenges in executing massive events is delivering important news and event updates to a large and growing supporter-base. Entertained?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. Positive news about your mission and programs. With so much stressful, depressing news in the world today, positive news stands out. Breaking news relevant to your mission and programs. Twitter can be mean.

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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. Bonus: nonprofits can apply to get Animoto Pro for free !

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Blue Fox

MARCH 22, 2021

OUR TOP PICKS: News and Resources for Social Enterprise Organizations and Social Entrepreneurs If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. Then, somehow, find time to share their story. We tip our hat to them!

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Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Our Teams Latest Picks for Social Enterprise Tools, News & Resources! If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. Then, somehow, find time to share their story. We tip our hat to them!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Videos with Mobile In Mind. Conversations on social media are very much tied to what is going on globally and in the news. Tell One Story at a Time. However, since the appetite for video on social is huge, it’s actually advantageous to tell one story per video. This is the story of a very special chimpanzee named George.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

The good news is that once you embrace digital donor engagement tools, most of the grunt work – like donation forms and gift acknowledgements – is done for you through automation. That’s because these days, social media users are logging in to see crowdsourced news and imagery from their peers. Stay in touch with some facetime.

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Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Our Latest Picks for Social Enterprise Tools, News & Resources! If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. Then, somehow, find time to share their story. We tip our hat to them!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2011

One of the winners was Katy Gilbert from Stories of Our City. Background on the project: Stories of Our City is a worldwide project sharing true stories from around the world. With this in mind, we asked questions in 3 primary areas: content- “what kind of stories do people like? Photos or random news.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Keep these trends and tactics in mind as you start to pencil in plans for the coming end of year (and no, it is never too early to start). The good news is, we don’t have a weekend 12/31 deadline for the next few years — but it still might be worth rethinking the December calendar.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

And good news! What story will you tell in the letter? Bad news – it doesn’t work that way. Instead, tell a story about someone whose life has been changed by the work your nonprofit does. Instead, picture one donor in your mind, and write to that one person. You still have time, but you need to get on it now.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It’s time to reveal the big news—TEDx Speaker and nonprofit founder, Alex Sheen, will be headlining Qgiv Conference 2024 as our keynote speaker! His story of loss and commitment has inspired millions of people across the world to make promises to themselves and others.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. Worse, studies show that we’re more likely to perceive negative news as truthful. This might be why bad news seems to garner more attention.

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Blue Fox

DECEMBER 9, 2019

OUR TOP PICKS: News & Resources for Nonprofits If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. Then, somehow, find time to share their story with fellow nonprofit enthusiasts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Stay in regular contact with newsrooms and pitch stories to help the organization reach a larger audience. Prospecting.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 14, 2023

For example, I can provide summaries of factual topics or create stories. I can be used to spread misinformation, create fake news, and even manipulate people. Origin Stories ChatGPT and Bard use different large language models. This is an important distinction and one that should be top of mind.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action. Storytelling matters in grant writing for two key reasons: Stories help you stand out. Stories make things real.

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Blue Fox

JUNE 18, 2023

” ​Feedback from the retreat was that our team wants to participate in more immersive client visits and stay even more connected to client news, accomplishments, and impact stories. Helping CREW protect Florida’s natural resources makes us all feel like our work makes a difference to people and the planet.”

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Blue Fox

APRIL 26, 2021

If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. Then, somehow, find time to share their story with fellow nonprofit enthusiasts. These spectacular humans work around the clock to foster positive change in their communities.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Stories help embed a message into context and, often, entertainment. The message is the medication , and the story is the peanut butter. I have good news! Sure, some of us have an inherent knack for weaving a good story, but the truth is storytelling can be learned, practiced, and mastered. .

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What stories would you tell? They need you to tell them a story that interests them and moves them. When I write my first draft, I go wordy, typing everything that comes to mind. Brainstorm 10 subject lines while your email content is fresh in your mind. David, I have unexpected news to share. What would you say?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Calling up a donor to thank them for their gift will keep your nonprofit top-of-mind when the next appeal comes around. Thank-a-thons can also serve as a confidence booster for those new to fundraising, such as new staff members or board members. They can encourage more donations. Thank-a-thons can engage volunteers.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As the pandemic continues and the 24-hour news cycle brings nonstop trauma to our attention, we’re all at risk of compassion fatigue, especially those of us whose job it is to help others! Practice Mindfulness. Mindfulness is simply being fully present and engaged in the moment. Check it out below. Acknowledge that win!

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Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. Then, somehow, find time to share their story with fellow nonprofit enthusiasts. These spectacular humans work around the clock to foster positive change in their communities.

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Blue Fox

JANUARY 2, 2020

Our Latest Picks for Nonprofit Tools, News & Resources! If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. Then, somehow, find time to share their story with fellow nonprofit enthusiasts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Interesting and informative content can truly set your fundraiser apart from the rest, and the right photos can help tell your story in a unique way. Donors love seeing multiple images, so be sure to include additional photos within your fundraiser story. Keep in mind that you can always raise or lower the fundraiser goal at any time.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

It’s important to showcase how what you do relates to what’s top of mind for folks. Specifically, you should create content around the “why” of your existence and share the stories that demonstrate your successes in fulfilling your mission. Here are some examples of what you can share: A story they’ll want to enter into.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

Xperience 2022, a virtual event spanning March 21-23, showcased special guests, key industry trends, inspiring stories, networking opportunities, and the latest in product innovation. Customer success story: Auto-renewing membership with MSTA. Customer success story: Increasing member retention with IACP.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The good news is that Tahoe is not in any pain. The bad news is that his condition has no cure, and he will completely lose his sight. It doesn’t spew mind-numbing facts and stats about the need and their accomplishments. It tells the story of one life being saved. Moral of the story? He is going blind.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2021

Not only is a solid social media presence good for your organization, but participating in social media is paramount in keeping up with the way people are progressively interacting with news, causes, and their communities. Keep in mind what platforms fit your audience. Photos and videos will help you tell stories with emotional impact.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

With breaking news, it takes time for the full picture to emerge. We review the flurry of news stories, press releases, and announcements, and we actively search websites to identify and record grantmaking data. Who is funding them, and what activities do donors support? Collecting and using “real-time” data during crises .

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2021

When thinking about virtual site visits, keep these two things in mind. . This is great news! They became a finalist because of that staging and are now waiting for the final news. Few things are more appealing to a potential donor than a successful constituent story. That means the format has changed considerably. .

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

But if you’re like most nonprofit organizations, you don’t have a whole lot of extra staff or time to devote to chasing news anchors and movie stars to help you get your mission in the public eye. What story will you tell? By the nature of being a nonprofit, you already possess a lot of the qualities for a great story.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

What tropes or story elements might reinforce harmful stereotypes or otherwise be problematic? Keep these in mind next time you are self-editing, and you may find your ideal lede lurking a few lines in to your draft. You probably spend a lot of time thinking about your issue space, and closely following the news, and Being Online.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2018

In a Facebook post dated January 11th, Mark Zuckerberg shared a completely new direction for the News Feed to make sure the “time we all spend on Facebook is time well spent.”. So his new goal for the News Feed is to create more meaningful conversations between “friends, family and groups”.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Let’s start with the good news: The number of dollars raised increased by 6.2%! . Report : With those numbers in mind, use your donor database to pull reports that segment those groups of donors. Key takeaways to keep in mind when fundraising. Key insight #1: There was an increase in the number of dollars raised.

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