Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Now, the good news is that most nonprofits work tirelessly to help improve the lives of individuals and the community in which they operate, thereby renewing their SLO. Packing all of your organization’s efforts into a thoughtful, easy-to-digest story can be remarkably challenging. appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

First, blogging allows your nonprofit to have a consistent stream of new content use in your e-newsletter and share on social media which increases traffic to your website and awareness of your nonprofit’s brand. 6) Share commentary and CTAs about current issues in the news. Reading and seeing (include photos and videos!)

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 26, 2022

I had heard about Doctors Without Borders (DWB) over the years through news articles, but I couldn’t have told you anything specific about what they were actually doing in the field. I’m already motivated to make another donation, but clearly hearing stories about how the organization carries out their work got my interest.

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NCE Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Facebook has updated its News Feed algorithm again. It means that they want more people to know what is going on around them…and by pushing more stories with the most comments, the most shares, and the most likes to the top of your feed, they believe you will want to see that story. What does this mean for you?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The good news is that you don’t need a substantial budget to enhance your nonprofit’s social media presence. To captivate your audience and make a lasting impression, follow these tips: Tell Your Story : Your nonprofit has a unique story to tell, and it’s essential to share it authentically.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Interestingly enough, almost everyone in this workshop had already put themselves on a “news diet.” One communications director shared that she scans the headlines every morning and only goes deep into stories that are relevant to their communications strategy and limits her time. The solution?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2021

Almost all media now feature feel-good stories about people and organizations that do good. Here are 6 steps to get the press to tell your story: 1. A small story, even an announcement about your special event or volunteer project, in a weekly newspaper could lead to interest from the local TV station. Tell a riveting story.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We held a staff retreat, ate cupcakes decorated with our new logo, and toasted with champagne. We all know versions of this story. But the nightmare of 2020 surprisingly offered us new opportunities for digital success at 18Doors. The good news is, the story had a happy ending.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . But how do you land a news story?

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Leverage video to tell your story. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has been doing incredible work for over 100 years and, while content marketing isn’t news to them, they’re using content along with social media to make sure the online world knows about their work.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While advocating for survivors in San Francisco, I witnessed first-hand how critical stories are in tapping into people’s empathy. However, it wasn’t until my career took a turn into strategic communications and marketing that I learned just how integral a winning story is to the success of an advocacy campaign. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Positive news about your mission and programs. With so much stressful, depressing news in the world today, positive news stands out. There is a need for that on Twitter, but framing your Twitter story a little more on the positive side can definitely increase your engagement. Twitter can be mean.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

. —– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. Bonus: nonprofits can apply to get Animoto Pro for free !

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Greater Giving

MARCH 26, 2024

The good news? Dive Deeper into EAF’s Success Story Ready to learn exactly how the EAF leveraged Greater Giving to raise over $500,000? Their story holds valuable insights for any nonprofit professional planning a charity golf tournament. You don’t have to go it alone.

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Forum One

MARCH 5, 2024

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the work that the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum does each and every day to bring women’s stories alive and into focus. We invite you to explore one of the initiatives we’ve been honored to be part of creating to expand access to women’s stories in our nation’s history.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

The good news is that nonprofit organizations, advocacy organizations, businesses, individuals, and other changemakers can successfully advocate for a better future for LGBTQ+ people with support from the right strategies and tools. The good news is that you don’t need to spend hours on end searching for relevant news or updates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Tell Your Story Effective storytelling deepens the connection between your organization and your donors, leading to more donations via social. If your nonprofit uses our “Impact Stories” feature, draw attention to those stories in your social post, or incorporate them into your goals (e.g. Imagery can help with this too.

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Robert Weiner

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

The NonProfit Times ran the story The Evolution of Donor Management And Its Fundraising Future , which deals with how technology is transforming the way nonprofits interact with donors, particularly online. I was interviewed for two articles that were published recently. And the Chronicle of Philanthropy ran 'But It's Free!'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face. Share statistics, facts, and news related to your cause. Social platforms are all about relationships first. Don’t fake it.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story?

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

If you run a small non-profit , you know how hard it is to approach new prospects. After a couple of good press stories about your non-profit, people start to know your name, and may even remember your mission, which makes it much easier to start cultivating them. Keep it Mission-Focused and Stay on Message.

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Charity Village

APRIL 18, 2022

With help from the National Film Board and TELUS, Story Money Impact is making The Magnitude of All Things free to watch in the days leading up to Earth Day on April 22nd. The post Story Money Impact offering free film screenings for Earth Day appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2010

The images and stories coming out of Haiti are disturbing, upsetting, and unbelievably heartbreaking. There is at least one good news story emerging around the world about this devastating crisis: technology is changing the playing field. Photo courtesy of the Red Cross.

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NCE Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2010

James Surowiecki pinpoints the moment when social media became an equal player in the world of news-gathering: the 2005 tsunami, when YouTube video, blogs, IMs and txts carried the news — and preserved moving personal stories from the tragedy. How have you used social media for your news source?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible. Are trying to deliver difficult news and want to show empathy.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 3, 2013

I''m tired of the news. Browsing the headlines on The New York Times , CNN , USA Today , and Google News'' sites is one long litany of horror: Murder. Things will not get better unless we see news stories that describe our challenges and possible solutions. Selfishness. Fighting in Congress. Natural disasters.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2011

One of the winners was Katy Gilbert from Stories of Our City. Background on the project: Stories of Our City is a worldwide project sharing true stories from around the world. With this in mind, we asked questions in 3 primary areas: content- “what kind of stories do people like?&#. Photos or random news.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The good news is there is an invisible string connecting all the positive experiences above, so measuring your event’s success , reach , and therefore, growth can be a domino effect. One of the key challenges in executing massive events is delivering important news and event updates to a large and growing supporter-base. Entertained?

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

In-depth interviews and shoe leather reporting from across the globe Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio by Tony Martignetti on iTunes Top Nonprofits Tips for Nonprofits from the field Using the Whole Whale Stories from nonprofit leaders about marketing, strategy and news from the social impact sector.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

One of the points he made during our planning call is that in order to curate, you need two sets of tools – news discovery and curation tools. News discovery tools select and aggregate content based on keyword searches, but give a higher signal to noise ratio than general keywords searches or general news sites.

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VisionLink

MARCH 22, 2020

Deployed by the State of Colorado, a new site for volunteers and donors is engaging helpful people across the state--by the thousands--who are heeding the Governor's call to volunteer and donate. Or catch up on the announcement from the Governor, and stories in the press. You can join them here.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

They give staff guidance on how to behave, they let us tell stories about how we’ve lived or violated the fundamentals, and they give my team common language about what’s acceptable and what’s accepted at work. I smile when I hear someone fairly new at the company start to use the company fundamentals in their communications.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 13, 2011

I'm launching my first e-newsletter today: Juicy Blogging News. Each month I'll send out juicy blogging tips, resources, inspirational stories, special deals, and workshop announcements. Join Juicy Blogging News * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * Zip Code * Email Format html text mobile Close Tweet Share

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2023

Your event website is the chance to tell your organization’s story and help people understand what the event is supporting. This data tells an important story about who supports your organization through golf, at what levels, and during which years. Choose a provider that allows you to upload photos, videos, and customize text.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

And good news! What story will you tell in the letter? Bad news – it doesn’t work that way. Instead, tell a story about someone whose life has been changed by the work your nonprofit does. Start with a short, hooky first sentence and tell a story. If it’s already in process or in the mail, excellent work!

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

It's high time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news! This time I’ll review some new developments in privacy and security, social media, cloud computing, digital inclusion, gaming for good, and the new tech blog, Re/code. There’s lots of interesting NPTech news this month.

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