NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2022

Download this whitepaper to understand how to tell your financial story in a way that boosts your sustainability and growth. Financial storytelling isn’t about number-crunching—it's a smart way to clearly communicate your financial position to your stakeholders, even if they’re not accountants.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2021

Our stories have to engage readers on such a powerful emotional level that when we transition from them to the ask, readers feel compelled to take an action or make a gift. Like a still-life painting or a well-written haiku, archetypal images set a scene for readers in just a few words.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 13, 2021

We all know telling a good story engages readers and gets them emotionally involved so that they feel compelled to send a gift to your organization. But simply being advised to “tell a story” is pretty empty advice without some concrete guidance about what kind of story to tell and how to tell it.

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Bloomerang

JULY 27, 2021

Once you’ve cracked the code to the pattern, you’ll find that telling compelling nonprofit stories becomes less overwhelming and more manageable. You can apply the same blueprint again and again and know the stories will be well received by your audience. . Below I’ll break a good story down into four key ingredients.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

When nonprofit board members feel dissatisfied, they often resign. The post Board Horror Stories: How to Reduce Board Resignations appeared first on Blue Avocado. They're less likely to do that when there is communication about common objectives. There's less wasted time and resources when expectations are met.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 2, 2022

Writing a successful fundraising communication — be it an e-appeal, social media post, direct mail letter, personal letter, program copy or anything else — can feel daunting. Especially given the high rate of failure (since 100% response is rare), having to write the ask can seem like a pathway to failure.

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Storytelling and creating an impact story are important ideas for nonprofits to consider when creating their marketing material. Sharing an organization’s story can help connect their mission, problem, impact in a personal and powerful way…through sharing their story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

Human-Centered SEO for Nonprofits in 2024 Good (optimized) content has a better chance of working for you and getting your nonprofit found online. Tailor content to your audience: For instance, Eventgroove enables nonprofits to easily run online raffles. In 2024, it’ll be even more about providing actual value to the reader.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. But how do you actually pick a great story? And more importantly, how do you take a great story and turn it into a great fundraising story? . To have a great fundraising story, you need a few key things. You need one person. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

Imagine a story where someone was born, everything went perfectly from beginning to end, and then the story was over. When it comes to a good nonprofit story, struggle and overcoming are at the center. Human beings love a good story for several reasons. Where is the intrigue? Where is the interest? relationships).

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Have you ever wondered about the powerful connection between volunteers and donors in the nonprofit world? This is the story of how George Washington University Hospital , a hub of compassionate healthcare and advanced technology, bridged this gap, and the inspiring journey of Emily, a volunteer turned major donor.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2021

Below is a perfect example from our colleague Diana Frazier on how she advised a major gift officer to use a news story to support a major gift ask. I am going to explain exactly how it happened so you can copy the idea for your situation.

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

Many nonprofits fall into the trap of believing that their audience is the general public, when the truth is that your supporters are much more nuanced than that. By putting together a comprehensive profile of your audience, your nonprofit is better able to create personalized content that speaks to your audience and drives them to action.

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DonorPerfect

JANUARY 9, 2023

Nonprofit storytelling isn’t a “nice-to-have,” it’s a fundamental part of your work. Your organization’s powerful stories are the foundation of your identity, showing who you are as people, what you do to make a difference in your community, and what makes you unique to other nonprofits doing similar work.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Your brain loves a good story. There is a distinct chemical reaction that happens in one’s brain when they’re reading a compelling or interesting story. This same chemical is also created when you’re reading stories. Why is this pertinent to the nonprofit sector you might be wondering? What’s your story?

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DonorPerfect

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Get the dos and don’ts from Joan Garry Who do you think is the perfect person to tell the story of your mission and organization? Is your passion for your mission bringing your story to Read More » The post Why is it so hard to tell a good fundraising story? appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 29, 2021

Take the use of pseudonyms in fundraising stories. It’s a wonderful feeling when something you always thought was bad for you turns out to be good for you. There’s a widespread presumption that using made-up names for real people is a necessary evil.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Brynne Krispin is a social media strategist for nonprofits and small businesses. The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. At the same time, nonprofits saw the largest trust decline of any American institution in 2023. Social platforms are all about relationships first. Say their name.

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Donorbox

MARCH 17, 2023

Stories are how we connect with each other, how we learn new things, and how we make meaning from our experiences. Storytelling is an important tool for nonprofits, too! Storytelling has been a part of human communication for centuries.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion in Nonprofit Storytelling. Few things connect people together better than stories, which is why it’s important that your nonprofit showcases as many diverse and inclusive stories as possible. . And how do you share stories in a way that honors the people featured in them?

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Nonprofit AF

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Halloween is coming up next week, which means it’s time for this year’s crop of spooky stories set. Hi everyone.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Host Mark Becker is joined by Joel Resnik, chief revenue officer at Gather Voices, in this episode of The NonProfit Voice Tech Series where they examine the power of video to tell your nonprofit's story, and even how beneficiaries and supporters can assist these efforts through user-generated content.

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Big Duck

JULY 26, 2023

The post It’s not just your nonprofit’s anniversary – it’s your story appeared first on Big Duck.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

To run a successful nonprofit organization, you need to convince people to support you and help you raise funds to further your cause. One way to encourage people to support your organization is through great nonprofit storytelling. To help you leverage these benefits, let’s dive into where you should implement nonprofit storytelling.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2023

Moreover, nonprofits can expand their reach and engage with a wider audience by improving the overall user experience with accessible communications. Key criteria for nonprofits to consider when designing emails for accessibility include: Ensure that your brand colors pass ADA contrast ratio guidelines of 4.5:1 Spread the word!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

This is the third post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Website & Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 28, 2022

At the 2022 ANA Nonprofit Federation Winter Conference, presented by Data Axle, you'll hear case studies and success stories from experts and industry leaders that offer you actionable solutions to the issues and challenges you face in 2022's challenging and dynamic environment.

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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 8, 2022

If you’ve been wondering why I’m making such a fuss about stories, read on. Insiders (that would be you, nonprofit hero) understand all the details. The post Why your good story leads to a better world appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Here’s the thing. But almost none of your donors or might-be donors do.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 13, 2020

Instagram Stories are seen by millions of people every day. Learn how your nonprofit can take advantage of this social media feature to spread the word about your cause.

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Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2023, 62,575 nonprofits earned or renewed their Candid Seals of Transparency. Over 1,000 nonprofits attended our 2024 Seals webinar , but we know there are many more out there looking to tell their story of impact and share that story broadly with current and potential donors to make their case for funding.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good launched in 2005 as a Myspace page and in the 18 years since we’ve been through multiple early adoption phases of new social media — first Facebook and Twitter and then on to LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. You can also “Share” your Threads as an Instagram post and/or an Instagram story.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 22, 2024

Join us on April 4th at 3pm ET for an exclusive panel conversation, featuring the remarkable journeys of an Executive Director who turned a small luncheon into an auction gala, monumental success story, now raising over $4 million in funding over the span of two decades; and a CEO who has overseen her organization's annual gala for an impressive 32 (..)

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes 6 Tips for Writing A Winning Crowdfunding Story. How you pitch your nonprofit to potential supporters through your crowdfunding page is very important. An incoherent pitch that lacks focus can reflect poorly on the leaders of a nonprofit. How do you plan to solve it? What impact will you have?

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