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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

Get Fully Funded

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. And you don’t need to be a professional writer to craft them. . In short, great storytelling tugs heartstrings and that’s step 1 if you want a donation.

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Demystifying Charity Gala Planning

Greater Giving

The lighting and music should create a warm inviting atmosphere. Guests need to be able to see each other and their food, and the music should be low enough that they can enjoy conversation during this time. Live music, or interactive entertainment can add a memorable touch. Focus on storytelling. Set realistic goals.

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Top Reasons to Attend RAISE 2023

OneCause

Raise 2023, presented by OneCause, is for nonprofit and fundraising professionals wanting to raise their fundraising game. Learn from fundraising experts This conference provides a space for fundraising professionals from around the country to gather for 2 full days  and learn from industry insiders. Hosted in Nashville, TN!

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The Power of Podcasting: Making Audio Content for Nonprofits

sgEngage

Your nonprofit relies on storytelling to forge emotional connections with potential supporters and spread awareness of your mission. With nearly half a billion podcast listeners worldwide today, the format is very promising for nonprofit professionals who have detailed stories to tell. Connect with nonprofit professionals.

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Forum One Wins 10 Davey Awards

Forum One

Forum One has partnered with NRDC to develop its website as well as additional digital assets, such as an immersive storytelling experience to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2020 and an offshore drilling position tracking tool to help constituents easily find their legislators’ positions on offshore drilling.

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Forum One Takes Home 8 WebAwards!

Forum One

American Jazz Museum Best Arts Website Located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City, MO, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films and features live music in their venues, The Blue Room and Gem Theater.

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How can nonprofits enact successful inclusion strategies for disabled stakeholders?

ASU Lodestar Center

For decades, many professionals were taught Person-First Language (PFL) as an effort to remove the disability from people's identities, and PFL is still commonly used in the medical profession as well as by parents of disabled individuals, especially in the United States. Engage in representative and appropriate storytelling.