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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. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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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. Guests need to have time to enjoy their meal before you begin your program so they can give their full attention to the program.

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Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

Bloomerang

Training and capacity building: Offer training programs, workshops, and resources for journalists to improve their skills, adapt to new technologies, and stay competitive. They can also invest in innovative projects and experiments that explore new revenue models, storytelling techniques, and technology solutions.

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How can nonprofits enact successful inclusion strategies for disabled stakeholders?

ASU Lodestar Center

All organizations, and especially those whose missions focus on people with disabilities, should prioritize plain language versions of all important information about accessing programs and services. Engage in representative and appropriate storytelling. Update and maintain websites and social media profiles.

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Meet the 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge Judges!

Tech Soup

The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge is underway! If you haven't heard, during the month of April TechSoup is hosting our 4 th annual Digital Storytelling Challenge designed to inspire, educate, and empower nonprofits, libraries and social good organizations to tell their story through video and photos. Aaron Bramley Lights.

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Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can Raise Funds & Show Support

The Modern Nonprofit

Think art exhibitions, music and dance performances, film screenings, and food festivals. Sharing stories of immigrants’ experiences and successes Storytelling Night : Host an event where immigrants share their stories. More Than a Celebration: How Nonprofits Can Lend a Hand Party hats off, helping hats on!