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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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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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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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? Storytelling. One of the hottest buzzwords in nonprofit communications right now is storytelling.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

One way to help your board members get over that resistance and discover the joy of fundraising is to show them that fundraising is really about telling and hearing stories, not asking for money. Tell your board members how storytelling can help make fundraising easier. . Humans love to tell and listen to stories.

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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. The first question that probably comes to your mind when reading this headline is – “Pinterest? For example, Grist.org is a news website that focuses on the environment.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Branding & Storytelling. Your brand and your impact story are what supporters get passionate about. They can help tell your story and be a good introduction to your cause or create confusion and loss of respect from the beginning. It should be the epicenter of your brand and storytelling. Removing Barriers To Giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs. Breaking news works well on all social media (especially if it is good news), but it performs exceptionally well on LinkedIn.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 26, 2021

Storytelling. With Saoirse’s Story, the online visitor chooses their own interactive story in a concept that would work well for a domestic violence shelter. The Power of Storytelling | What a powerful interactive storytelling experience looks like. Mary Cahalane explains. Donor Communications. Chmiola, M.S.,

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind. For example, you could plan to post short, engaging Instagram reels to share your nonprofit’s story and easy ways a younger audience can get involved. This will give others the chance to join the conversation and meet like-minded supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The parade of bad news: gun violence, hurricanes, earthquakes, nuclear war, fake news, and more. You could go on a new diet and consume news mindfully. People were so hungry to read some good news. 2: Use Transmedia Storytelling to Share Stories That Inspires InspireAction. What to do? What to do?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Using a tool like Animato can make it easy for your nonprofit to create DYI videos, but to be successful you need to develop a strategy and use compelling storytelling. Mark Zuckerberg’s recently announced that Facebook’s News Feed will be veering away from branded content to prioritize content posted by personal accounts. The lesson?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. That said, the number of businesses fighting for their attention in their inboxes and on their news feeds may have left them feeling a bit fatigued. Not to worry. 5) Collaborate with your surrounding community.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2011

I'm going to start by telling a story about storytelling. The point here is that I would not have internalized the story of this man and his case and the work that AI was doing to preserve his life without seeing that simple banner ad. It's an instance of advertising as storytelling and it's something many NPOs rarely consider.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In a difficult year, in which the world struggled to break free from the grip of Covid-19, only to be set back by a new variant, the news of Franklin Thomas’ death came like a sock to the gut. I still remember Frank and his then-vice president, Susan Berresford, visiting Rio de Janeiro to give me the news.

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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. The neat thing about Fiver is that there is time is built in for program staff to collect and story bank client testimonials, which means they’re not scrambling at the end. Your donors want to hear those stories.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You want your letter to sparkle with a short, amazing story so the recipient will eagerly read the whole thing. But good news – it IS doable. Focus instead on the important work your organization is doing and tell me a quick story to engage my heart. And a confused mind tunes out quickly. And important.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Download the Toolkit Good news: Library Giving Day has created a free online toolkit to help you plan your campaign. Share Your Library’s Specific Story Library Giving Day is your opportunity to spotlight the range of services your library provides for your community. Word of mouth can be powerful promotion.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Stories are windows into new worlds. Now more than ever, nonprofits need to share stories of how they’re making the world better.

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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. With more Americans getting their news through social media, video content provides an opportunity to grow your audience and make your story heard. It's very dynamic and it allows you to tell your story however you want to. I come prepared.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

She’s known for tackling seemingly impossible fundraising efforts and turning them into success stories. My mind was a sponge. News & World Report’s Best Nonprofit Management Programs blog. You can tell the story about your nonprofit’s work through its budget. This ultimately led to full-time employment.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable and share stories that highlight the human impact of your nonprofits work. Keep in mind that 72% of all charitable giving comes from individuals , make your mission resonate with them through storytelling. Use data to back up your claims.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If you’re unsure of where to start when it comes to taking advantage of this giving day, we’ve got good news: We compiled these Giving Tuesday resources to help you prepare for fundraising through the end of the year. 4 Steps To Telling Your Nonprofit’s Story Through Email. The Power Of Storytelling For Fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

My mind wanders after a couple of paragraphs even when reading New York Times Bestsellers. I bought a reading lamp and three new books and make an effort to go to bed at least 30 minutes earlier to have time to read. You are not going to be a very good storyteller if you don’t read stories.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to nonprofit storytelling, in which you’ll explore the following points: The Importance of Storytelling for Nonprofits. How To Identify and Build Your Nonprofit’s Story in 5 Steps. Map out the basic arc of your story.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. Floodlight, an interesting data storytelling tool for communities is also featured. Data Storytelling. It originally appeared on NetSquared.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Information Sharing and Storytelling. If your CSR programs are not integrated across lines of business and support departments, keep in mind this is a journey. Try these suggestions to connect with your HR colleagues: Provide recruitment messages with impact data and storytelling. Increase Employee Giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

However, to stand out from the other nearly one hundred million Facebook Pages vying for likes, comments, and shares, your nonprofit needs to excel at Facebook to ensure News Feed exposure. Ensure that when potential new followers land on your Facebook Page, the design of your cover photo and your avatar is visually compelling.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I'm going to blow your mind by sharing some stats and our May events. Digital Storytelling Challenge. NetSquared organizers were jazzed by the Digital Storytelling Challenge. Ten Net2 groups held Digital Storytelling events in their community, with an estimated 360 attendees. What Is NetSquared Local?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

The kind of food that nourishes the mind and body, and is foundational to growth and many other critical human needs, like education, housing, jobs, and transportation. We know that technology can play an essential role in reimagining a new system that benefits families and communities alike. It’s a human rights issue. Cristina Jones.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2014

So much that it’ll blow your mind! Portland, OR: Visual Storytelling & Digital Management. Vancouver, Canada: Video for Nonprofits Workshop: The Essential Elements of Storytelling. Victoria, Canada: The Art of Transmedia Storytelling: Creating Story Worlds Across Platforms. Wednesday, February 5.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 8, 2024

As new marketing trends emerge and old ones fall away, it can be challenging to know what to prioritize when creating compelling auction marketing materials. By tapping into the power of storytelling, you can connect with your audience emotionally, thereby motivating action and support. Local news and press. Let’s jump in.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 5, 2016

There are a lot of ways nonprofit organizations can tell their stories. Most often, nonprofit storytelling is referenced in terms of organizations creating and sharing their own stories. But what about tapping into the power of stories that are already being told, specifically those in the media?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

You realize that people connecting, laughing, hugging, and supporting a mutual cause can be a story worth sharing if done right. Knowing what to look for: Think about your story in advance. Be mindful of the story you want to tell. Take the time to recall images you saw recently on social media or the news.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

This is good news! Your cause is important, and you should always keep your mission in the front of your mind. Be prepared with stories of how your cause is making a difference (my friend and nonprofit storytelling guru Lori Jacobwith calls these “Mission Moments”). Get out there.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

The best fundraising strategic plan tells a complete, organized, and analytics-based story that your team can actually use to help your campaign be more successful. Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process. Check these out.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

In the nonprofit world, we often walk a delicate tightrope when it comes to the stories we tell. However, raising money isn’t as simple as telling difficult nonprofit stories every single day. In fact, telling too many heavy stories too often has the potential to alienate or fatigue the audience you’re hoping to inspire. .

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