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Books That Changed Us in 2020

Media Cause

I know that personally, last year was the first time we’d ever had 20 people participating in our Rosh Hashana dinner, joining us around our humble Atlanta-based table from their own setups in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Ah, technology. And mute buttons. Half of a Yellow Sun, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

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5 Things You Should Never Write in a Thank You Letter

Get Fully Funded

And a confused mind tunes out quickly. A brief story about your organization’s work: Storytelling is effective in so many nonprofit communications, and the thank you letter is no exception. Keep the donor in mind and the purpose of the thank you letter, which is simply to thank them for the gift.

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[Guide] Creating Video for Nonprofits

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. Creating a video with social media in mind (while also growing your social media audience organically) is a great way to grow your base and reach more supporters. I noticed that in your videos, music helps progress the storytelling. I come prepared.

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Holly Stevens: Blogging as Storytelling

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Storyteller and the Listener Online , edited by Holly Stevens of Oak Ridge, North Carolina, publishes two guest essays each month which explore, "the role of story and narrative in peacemaking, healing, bridge building and reconciliation processes in communities around the world." Bloggers are storytellers.

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The 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

Everyaction

Social Capital 2018 is a content-rich, invitation-only conference bringing together the brightest nonprofit and corporate minds for a candid exchange on growing strategic partnerships. Gain insight and expertise from some of the top minds in the nonprofit community. Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits. Apr 15 - 18.

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NetSquared Community Events: Get Safer Online

Tech Soup

Morrisville, North Carolina: Does Your Donation Page Need Work? Portland, Oregon: Being Mindful on the Web: Protecting Yourself and Your Organization. Seattle, Washington: Storytelling Through Data Visualization. New York, New York: How to Launch a Nonprofit Crowdfunding Campaign. Thursday, October 16, 2014.

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The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

Everyaction

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. The Nonprofit Storytelling Conference is unlike any conference you've ever attended. As you dive deep into the world of storytelling and connecting with donors, we also want you to have a great time and feel inspired when you leave. Nov 10 - 11.