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Celebrate Community Storytelling

Tech Soup

RSVP now for TechSoup's fourth annual Digital Storytelling Screening and Awards Party on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Before joining The San Francisco Foundation, Lisa served in senior management roles at the San Francisco Education Fund, the San Francisco Food Bank, and the San Francisco Community Music Center.

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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.

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Expanding Your Donor Network Through Fundraising Events

Bloomerang

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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31 Ideas for Online Fundraising for Nonprofits

Neon CRM

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. 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.

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7 Fabulous Nonprofit Videos on Vine and Instagram

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. Sarpan Gamanga used to spend four hours every day walking to get water from a nearby stream.

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Tips for Making the Most of Tweetups

Amy Sample Ward

You aren’t bound to 140 character updates any more, so let your storytelling flow! Find out what you have common (hobbies, music, travel) and what drives people to do the work they do (personal stories, passions, skills). Tip #1: Share Great Stories. So, make friends! But, remember why you’ve come together.

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Social Media 101 TweetChat Recap: Video

Tech Soup

An effective nonprofit video can be as simple as a Flickr photo stream set to an audio track or a really great interview. Videos should be clear to understand if employing dialogue or music. Digital Storytelling Methods: Time and Resources Needed? TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge: Tips on Telling Your Story.