Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. Are you telling a personal story, creating a fundraising pitch, inspiring others to care about a cause , or teaching potential customers about your business? Who Am I Talking To? Publish and Share. spanhidden.

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OneCause

MARCH 27, 2023

There are four session tracks to challenge fundraising innovation:  Event & Auction Fundraising, Fundraising Strategy & Donor Engagement, Peer-to-Peer & Online Giving, and Storytelling & Brand. Share your story with fellow Raise attendees. Check out the Raise Awards Hall of Fame. Hosted in Nashville, TN!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

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.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You’ll want to tell a compelling story that breathes life into your cause and paints a vivid picture of the powerful difference every donation makes. Embrace a Sleek, Speedy Design Slow page loads are like elevators without music—awkward and patience-testing. How to Mold Your Donation Page Already got a website up and running?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

In September, the San Francisco Online Community Meetup welcomed Cara Jones , founder of Storytellers for Good , and JD Lasica , chief strategist at Socialbrite. Jones and Lasica spoke on the topic of using storytelling for community building. Principles of Storytelling. Give structure to your story. Aim for the heart.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 14, 2022

Engage in representative and appropriate storytelling. Nonprofit organizations regularly utilize storytelling as a method of engaging donors and supporters and often focus on stories that appeal to the heart and emotions of the intended audience.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2013

TechSoup kicked off its 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge with the webinar Creating a Culture of Storytelling. The webinar provided case studies of how one nonprofit and one library created storytelling cultures within their organizations. on how to get your organization started telling stories digitally.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Collaborative reporting: Nonprofits can facilitate partnerships between different news organizations to pool resources, share content, and cover stories more effectively. They can also invest in innovative projects and experiments that explore new revenue models, storytelling techniques, and technology solutions.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Your nonprofit relies on storytelling to forge emotional connections with potential supporters and spread awareness of your mission. As technology evolves, your nonprofit should expand to tell your story in more engaging, shareable, and innovative ways, such as podcasting.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

TechSoup's DigiToolbox is back to demo another tool you can pick up to tell your digital story. Animoto is free to users creating 30-second videos, but also does come in the Plus and Pro account options which give the user slightly more options and flexibility in terms of templates and music. Step 4 - Add Images & Music.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Submitted by Chad Norman, publisher of I dig webby things.and I bet you do too So much of social media and relationship marketing revolves around storytelling, and this is especially true for nonprofits. These artists are all great examples of how media can be used for social change - as a vehicle for storytelling. And he did it well.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2013

This time, I reached into the TechSoup DigiToolbox for digital story-making and discovered the dynamic and immersive platform that is Zeega. This is the story of my first great adventure to create a new and improved way to present our TechSoup Member Spotlight Series, and the beginning of a devastatingly beautiful love story.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

As we come together to honor their stories, your nonprofit has a fantastic opportunity to foster unity and support immigrant communities. Think art exhibitions, music and dance performances, film screenings, and food festivals. Ready to make a difference? Let’s fill up those newsfeeds with positivity and admiration.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

TechSoup's Ale Bezdikian tested out Vine during TechSoup's Digital Storytelling Contest. The other big news in digital storytelling apps is that Instagram now supports videos in addition to photos. At first glance, Montaj might seem like a cheap Vine rip-off as you only get five seconds instead of six to tell your story.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Examining what makes video have an impact was the topic of TechSoup’s recent Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat. Pacific time , so there's still time to take these tips and apply them to your digital story! Distill the Message and Invite Supporters to Join the Story.

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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. Sound inspires me.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. They speak to supporters with authenticity and display your story in a way that easily grabs the viewer’s heart. There are many ways to tell your organization’s story without asking the people you serve to appear on camera.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Hosting successful fundraising events To host a successful event that engages friends of your donors and leaves a lasting impact, consider these best practices: Welcome diverse entertainment: Incorporate a variety of entertainment options, including live music, interactive art installations, and thought-provoking discussions.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2014

According to the blog justgiving.com there are 5 key motivators for giving: to support a particular organization, because we are inspired by other’s stories, to support a cause, to feel good, and. Working with arts organizations there are often concern that your constituent stories aren’t as impactful. to participate in an event.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Adding holiday filters, stickers, or music to social media stories promoting the fundraiser. As you create marketing content, use storytelling strategies. Using any holiday colors that fit with your branding in social media graphics and on your campaign page.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

The first installment of the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge webinar series covered everything you need to consider before you hit record. Vázquez, who has a background in screenwriting, guided the audience through some of the basic concepts of developing stories for production. What Drives a Great Nonprofit Story?

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Your role transcends the mere visual – you’re an architect of experiences, a conjurer of emotions, and a storyteller through aesthetics. Your artistry stimulates conversations, encourages connections, and becomes an integral part of the stories guests will recount. You evoke joy, anticipation, and wonderment.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts. Supporters can join from anywhere, dance to the music, and make a difference by donating to your cause.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Sharing is an essential part of storytelling, and our friends at Creative Commons are devoted to expanding the number of creative works that are available to (legally!) Creative Commons-licensed content is also a great resource for you when you're creating a digital story. use, build on, and share. Your Questions.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2010

Tip #1: Share Great Stories. You aren’t bound to 140 character updates any more, so let your storytelling flow! NFPTweetups and other events where online networks come together offline are unique opportunities and hear from practioners and colleagues and get the “real story.&# Lesson: Listen! So, make friends!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2012

When I think of story telling, I think of books. The art of storytelling though, and documenting an event or a slice of time is, of course, not restricted to bound pages. Stories surround us on the radio, in newspapers, in our music boxes, in short web videos and on large screens in movie theatres. Some call it boring.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2013

If you are wondering about the different between these two platforms, here’s a good comparison from TechCrunch , but either platform your nonprofit needs to share compelling videos, that use good storytelling , and support your goals. Here’s one of the videos featuring music producer David Guetta. Charity Water. v/b5PTVUYQpXU.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Give the gift of music today to help us end on a high note . Short, compelling storytelling that tells the donor how they can help from the ARC Massachusetts. . Esther’s story ( why should I care enough to open this? I love this subject line from Legal Aid Nebraska telling me what my gift will do and in only six words!

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

The final installment of TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge webinar series covered video post-production and editing. Arguably, one of the more challenging aspects of digital storytelling required a slight departure from past webinars. The version of the story you edit and produce is most important version.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 19, 2014

Katie” was one of the first girls I ever met, a 12-year-old who loved ballet, soulful music, and chocolate chip cookies. ” The Power of a Good Story. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: stories are the currency of fundraising. Regardless of how you start, people pay attention to a good story. Name names.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2011

Videos should be clear to understand if employing dialogue or music. Music is great for enhancing the mood of a video and nonprofits and libraries interested in low-cost music licensing can check out Magnatune 's music library or Frog Music Licensing. Digital Storytelling Methods: Time and Resources Needed?

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 16, 2012

Meg is a writer, speaker, storyteller and a certified Holistic Health Coach. Also, I am a writer, storyteller, and part time editor of other people’s novels. Story is incredibly important to me. Learning how to tell a personal story is a powerful tool for healing. I love how he comes home smelling like fire and mud.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

On empathy & telling stories that matter. The quotes below are taken from a New York Observer story about an incredibly interesting panel that included Ann Curry, Robert Scoble, and other journalists from CNN, FOX and NBC in a discussion about the evolution of journalism in the context of Twitter and social media. CHRISTOPHER R.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Second, he inspired us with his love of music. The story that gave me the truest insight into Dad and his approach to practicing the law was about a ten-year-old farm boy who had lost his arm in a combine accident and the family had sued IH. Of course, all four of Dad’s sons became engineers. He was always singing. That was our dad!

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Still wondering if you have what it takes to tell a story through video? As charities, we tell stories all the time—it’s how we show our donors their money is making a difference! Find your story. Like all good stories, your final script should have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Of course you do!

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