CauseVox

APRIL 12, 2022

Storytelling. Storytelling is key. While most organizations tend to focus on peak giving months (spring, year-end, GivingTuesday, etc), Carousel Ranch flipped the script by hosting their peer to peer fundraiser in February. With customizable donation forms , CauseVox makes it easy to adjust the dollar amount you are asking for.

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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. Fortunately, nonprofits of all sizes can afford to incorporate video into their digital and communications operations. We chatted with digital strategist Yash Mori for insights on creating video for nonprofits, campaigns, and advocacy organizations.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Annaliese pointed out to us that podcasting is usually not perceived as digital storytelling , and we agreed that this is an idea worth discussing. But a podcast can be a vehicle for storytelling, if you make the effort to infuse it with a narrative. He did this by: Scripting a short introduction that kicks off each episode.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Use storytelling to encourage donors to give. . “I With so many worthy nonprofit causes to choose from, how will someone decide to give to yours? With that in mind, use storytelling techniques to draw them in, show them how they can be part of the solution, and ask them to donate. . It’s easier than finding a dead man’s toe!

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

It’s the goal of every nonprofit that creates a video – creating a video that has impact. Examining what makes video have an impact was the topic of TechSoup’s recent Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat. Creating a video with impact requires developing a story concept and turning it into a script.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Nonprofit Tech for Good experimented with Periscope for live streaming for the first time during the 2015 Independent Sector Conference. Your nonprofit should invest in tripod for consistent streaming, such as the Accmor Rhythm Pro or the JOBY GripTight GorillaPod. Ideally, your nonprofit’s branding is in the background.

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Kindful

MARCH 11, 2021

More than 80 percent of nonprofit board retreat facilitators have never run a nonprofit. I believe the best facilitators have started or run multiple nonprofits. Look for a facilitator who is enthusiastic, high energy, motivational, a master storyteller, and uses retreat tactics to make the day fun, meaningful, and memorable.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2012

We ended up with a list of about 300 storytellers. We sent them all a storytelling kit with video cameras, directions on filming and tips on sharing their stories on camera. Allowing those to speak for themselves is more compelling than anything we could script ourselves. We couldn’t have scripted better ads.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It’s at the heart of donor giving and the key element nonprofits need to acquire and retain donors. When existing and potential donors trust you, they are willing to provide what’s necessary for your nonprofit to blossom and grow. Data-driven storytelling and the Theory of Change Like words, numbers tell a story.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2013

Digital Storytelling is in the air around TechSoup these days, and thanks to a grant from Symantec we have been able to experiment and create some new videos. Since we had a script written, it was not time-consuming to add that on. Adobe tsdigs digital storytelling Mobile Beacon digital inclusion tsadobe tsmobilebeacon'

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2013

for storyboarding and sometimes scripts, to what kinds of equipment are. You'll learn some of the ins and outs of pre-production to create successful video stories for your nonprofit, charity, or public library. Event Online Seminar video webinars tsdigs digital storytelling tsevent' Register today , as space is limited!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Looking for inspiration or hands-on help with your digital storytelling? Portland, Oregon: Websites as Storytelling Tools: A Case Study.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2009

Rashmi Sinha asked me if I would do a session on how to present for nonprofits at the upcoming presentation camp. Andy is a master at storytelling. In his workshops, he offers the following formula for a storytelling based on Hollywood script writing: Introduce the central character. Widen the Lens: The bigger picture.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2009

I can't think of a better thing for you to do right now than read this post by Mark at Sea Change Strategies about storytelling and your nonprofit. Nonprofit storytelling has been an obsession of mine for quite some time. Mark identifies five "fatal flaws" of nonprofit storytelling: Fear of Emotion.

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Let’s walk through the process of making a film for your nonprofit with nothing more than a smartphone, an editing app, and passion for your cause. Try writing a script with a two-column approach. Like all good stories, your final script should have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Of course you do! STEP THREE.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

Guest post by Vanessa Chase : Fundraising & Communications Strategist, Storytelling Enthusiast and Philanthropy Advocate. If you find yourself in a similar position, it’s time to look at storytelling as an option for scalable donor stewardship. Change up your thank you phone call script. Host a storytelling time event.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2014

” I never get tired of hearing that phrase, and I have to say, it’s my favorite part of getting to attend nonprofit conferences like NTC. But since our mission is so focused on nonprofit capacity building, we don’t often get to hear about the actual work you’re doing with that technology. Email Matters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

The Leading Change Summit was drastically different from the Nonprofit Technology Conference, NTEN’s flagship event that has over 2,000 attendees, dozens of tracks and hundreds of panels, big parties, a trade show, and all the things you would expect from a traditional conference. Here’s what I learned: Facilitation Teams.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 11, 2013

This newly updated image- and video-editing bundle runs on Windows machines or Macs, and is now available to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries through TechSoup. Support for automating Photoshop tasks through scripts written by developers. Choosing the Right Software. In-Depth Comparisons.

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Classy

JULY 19, 2021

Nonprofit video is an ever-evolving marketing method, but remaining well-informed on the latest industry best practices gives your organization a major advantage. . Instead, nonprofit video only continued to climb in popularity and organizations began doubling down on their video strategies. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Before I share some the big takeaways from the Big Room session, let me tell you about the IFC. It is one of the best nonprofit conferences I’ve attended in over my 35 years in the sector. I learned some much from the sessions as well as the opportunities to socialize and network.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2013

This newly updated image- and video-editing bundle runs on Windows machines or Macs, and is now available to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries through TechSoup. Support for automating Photoshop tasks through scripts written by developers. Choosing the Right Software. In-Depth Comparisons.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

These uncertainties may be why many nonprofits still hesitate to adopt podcasting as a part of their new media strategy. Podcasting is a storytelling medium; use it as the voice for your organization’s most compelling stories. Always focus on compelling storytelling first. Tools and Resources. Best Practices and Maintenance.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2011

Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] This can sometimes be professionally produced video, but building internal capacity to develop video assets has become a core need for nonprofit organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design and communications firm specializing in nonprofit organizations to help them fundraise, educate, and promote membership and the mission of their institutions through design solutions. It’s not your script. There’s a new normal. Well, that depends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design and communications firm specializing in nonprofit organizations to help them fundraise, educate, and promote membership and the mission of their institutions through design solutions. It’s not your script. There’s a new normal. Well, that depends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

By Melissa Russom , a communications strategist who helps nonprofit organizations clarify their brand and message to engage more meaningfully with the people who matter most to them. We trust people more than we trust companies. It’s that simple. . These are guides you’re providing – not mandates. 5) Provide the necessary tools.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

That’s awesome, really involved in their nonprofit leadership program, which is really cool. And I’m a Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, which is a global fundraising consulting firm that works with nonprofit organizations. As nonprofits, we have the missions of our organizations. Really thrilled to be here.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

Ephraim Gopin moderates a panel of nonprofit pros – Mimosa Kabir, Sarah Willey, and Lisa Chmiola – to look at the issue of being laid off and ask: what next? We got a really fun panel discussion for you all around what you should do if you happen to find yourself out of the job in the fundraising and nonprofit sector.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

And so, again, I am Sabrina Walker Hernandez, and I studied political science and public administration and I obtained a nonprofit management certification from Harvard Business School and for the last 25 years, I’ve worked in a nonprofit industry. They need to spend time in a nonprofit. I conduct free webinars.

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Global Giving

JULY 12, 2017

Making a short video for your nonprofit can be an exciting experience. I’ve made dozens of videos for nonprofits, all over the world. Here are 11 questions your nonprofit should ask and answer before you sign a contract with a filmmaker: 1. Will the filmmaker create an editing script prior to the edit? Who, why, and what?

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

James was a grant writer for a nonprofit that worked with children. Until he started using more storytelling with his grants. Storytelling is a great way to liven up your grant proposals, capture your readers’ attention and add more emotional connection to your cause. Don’t stick to a script though.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2010

Using this open source collaborative platform, the Manhattan-based nonprofit has so far engaged more than 600 communities in 55 countries in creating citizen maps to catalyze new environmental projects, large and small. Invisible People , an nonprofit that uses video storytelling to help de-stigmatize homeless people.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

There’s a reason why email is one of the go-to channels of communications for nonprofits everywhere. Templates for social media sharing, emails, text messages, phone call script, etc.] Storytelling Guide] [Thank You Guide for recognizing donors] [More fundraising resources]. Why are peer-to-peer fundraiser emails important?

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Neon CRM

JULY 5, 2023

Nonprofits have to strike a delicate balance when navigating social media trends. That said, there are some social media trends for nonprofits that can fit into your existing campaigns and strategies. The three social media trends for nonprofits to watch in 2023 include short-form videos, AI-created content, and interactive content.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Many nonprofit professionals greet the annual reporting process with apprehension. This is because nonprofit annual reports have a bad reputation. This post is designed to guide your organization through the nonprofit annual report creation process. Here’s what to expect: What is a nonprofit annual report? In short: no.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 10, 2022

posted by Arlene Islas Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The video landscape is evolving, and the pandemic prompted nonprofits to consider how video is planned, produced, presented and consumed. Brainstorming with team members and stakeholders can help generate storytelling ideas.

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