Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In part three of this series on how to become a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about the practical skills you need to tell an effective story. In part two, I touched on the storytelling elements that will inspire your audience and encourage them to take a desired action. . Read parts one and two. For example, you might look at: .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. Harold led an exercise that challenged us to find ways to be more intentional with our storytelling. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. About the Author.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

But the good news is that nonprofits benefit from higher open rates compared to regular marketing emails. Your real test lies in converting these opens into donations. Your Welcome Email According to Campaign Monitor, Welcome emails have a whopping 91.43% open rate. Looking for inspiration? How are you making your donor feel?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Tracking How Your Email Open And Click Rate Grow. It’s not enough to just collect email addresses and send updates; you’re going to be interested to see how your open and click rates trend over time. Using The Power Of Storytelling To Sell The Need. A great fundraiser is a great storyteller.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To access the complete data, please take the Global NGO Technology Survey and then visit the Open Data Project Hub. Why the Open Data Project?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Evening meals sometimes went on for hours as we continued our storytelling. When I began writing proposals, storytelling was the only way I knew to convey the problems my organization faced and what we were doing to overcome those problems. But storytelling still plays a prominent role in all requests that I write.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Digital storytellers! Pacific time on Saturday, May 4 and will be open through 11:59 p.m. tsdigs digital storytelling' We have so many wonderful stories rolling in! But what good is a digital story if it’s not shared? You spent time and talent on creating your video or picture slide show, now we invite you to show it off!

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 4, 2011

Data: Strategy and Storytelling. We also talked about user testing and storytelling with data. To Mama With Love is also completely open for anyone to participate in, so visit [link] and get started! Presentation. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Community & Content. Learning in Action.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Digital storytellers! Pacific time on Saturday, May 4 and will be open through 11:59 p.m. tsdigs digital storytelling' We have so many wonderful stories rolling in! But what good is a digital story if it's not shared? You spent time and talent on creating your video or picture slide show, now we invite you to show it off!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

In our roles as non-profit storytellers, we often need others to tell us their stories so that we have material to work with. Why Supporting People Sharing Individual Stories is Necessary Do we always have the best perspective to support people through their storytelling process? I tell other people’s stories for a living.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

An eye-catching opening, slick text animation, smooth transitions — these are all important elements of polished social videos. Use these questions to guide your storytelling strategies and then add your text, images, video clips, and even narration to Adobe Spark Video! Who Am I Talking To? Now comes the fun part.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. Create content that resembles the feeling of someone making eye contact with you in a crowded room. Say their name. Use more “you” and less “we.” Don’t fake it. Be genuine in your interactions. The rest must provide value to your audience like a gift.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This is natural in any line of work, but in non-profit storytelling I find that it mostly impacts my process for writing and telling stories. One of the changes I’ve recently made is simplifying my personal definition of storytelling to this: Storytelling is the process of sharing facts, which are told with emotions and details.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2013

On Monday, April 16, TechSoup took its Digital Storytelling global with a full-day tweet chat spanning 10 time zones. Each tweet chat covered a different facet of digital storytelling and featured storytelling experts and nonprofit and library participants. Twitter tweet chat tsdigs digital storytelling'

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

But I decided that it was something that I wanted to be open about with everyone; it was a way for me to be in my authenticity and potentially work my way through procrastination. So, in January 2014 I started writing a book on non-profit storytelling. I wrote about my struggle with procrastination and my attempts to finish my book.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

Perhaps it is a combination of a few different storytelling elements. Our Storymakers 2014 challenge kicks off August 26, so to get you inspired, I've compiled some great examples of digital storytelling in crowdfunding campaigns. The page opens with a video of a previous KaBoom! Is it an inspiring video? Cool photos?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

For the sixth year, TechSoup's annual challenge will help nonprofits learn how to increase their storytelling skills for fundraising and advocacy purposes. Storytelling skills are also a prerequisite to successful advocacy. Take Part in the Digital Storytelling Challenge! Ladies and gentlemen, Storymakers 2016 is here.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Showcase your organization’s impact through storytelling, testimonials, and interactive exhibits, allowing attendees to connect emotionally with your cause. This personalized interaction will set you apart and help open the door to more cultivation throughout the year.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The panel "The New Connectivity: Storytelling for the Digital Age" focused on best practices for nonprofits and other social good organizations to spread their message over social media. Jesse Shapins, the other panelist, is the co-founder of Zeega , an open-source web application. Learn More About Digital Storytelling.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

For the sixth year, TechSoup's annual challenge will help nonprofits learn how to increase their storytelling skills for fundraising and advocacy purposes. Storytelling skills are also a prerequisite to successful advocacy. Take Part in the Digital Storytelling Challenge! Ladies and gentlemen, Storymakers 2016 is here.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

.” – Aaron Miller, Senior Account Manager “I’m excited about the possibilities that this technology opens up, but we’ll have to be very focused in our application of it in the near term.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

For a second time in April, the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge partnered with the CommBuild tweet chat. This time the topic was on storytelling and social sharing for communities. The chat opened with the question, "How does storytelling build and strengthen community? Social Networking Web 2.0

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

TechSoup invites you or your organization to participate in the 2012 TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge ! This challenge is open to all international social benefit organizations regardless of status or location, and your finished product is yours to keep and use! Here's last year's Digital Storytelling Challenge winner:

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

By the end of 2014, 66% of emails were opened on a mobile device. Designing your emails to be mobile responsive or mobile first will help them make the most impact when opened by your supporters. Make use of storytelling to make your asks more compelling. Learn more about how storytelling can improve your communications.

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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. How to Create a Culture of Storytelling. Why Tell Stories with Video?

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind. Provide a mix of multiple-choice and open-ended questions allowing for individualized responses. Stuart is currently Founder and Chief Storyteller at Social Frequency Media and, Composer, and Producer of the Art Scores Gallery Project. Anonymity is imperative.

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Care2

APRIL 4, 2011

It’s global connective tissue", said Stacey Monk, co-founder of Epic Change , who was part of the panel Up Close and Personal: How Storytelling Builds Movements at NTC along with Mark Horvath of Invisible People , Estrella Rosenberg of Big Love, Little Hearts , and moderated by Avi Kaplan of Rad Campaign. Tell a real story. No red tape.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 31, 2023

High-Earner Philanthropy : Discover what motivates the affluent to open their wallets and how you can tap into this. Trust in Tales : Learn how storytelling, from real-life testimonials to impactful narratives, influences donor engagement across ages. Get the lowdown on the latest giving trends.

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NTEN

JANUARY 11, 2012

Data-driven storytelling is all the rage on the web, particularly as we move into the election season. The advent of HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and other modern web technologies has paved the way for new, open source, cross-platform compliant mapping technologies to develop stylish and interactive maps.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 27, 2021

The opening session and the keynote were very, very good, with high production value, so they kept our attention. Marshall was a great storyteller. We then had to eat back in the big room, socially distanced. Did the Hybrid Program Work? I think the hybrid program worked well. It was a revelation to see a keynote in person and Ms.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 6, 2011

Storytelling has gone digital. Our Digital Storytelling Event will begin January 13 and includes webinars, discussions, and a contest to show your work and win prizes. The challenge is open to all libraries and social benefit organizations and submissions will be accepted starting January 13, 2011 ( sign up to be reminded ).

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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. Aim for the heart. Let your characters lead.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s important to note that one of the best forms of messaging is through storytelling. Without going too deep into the concepts of empathetic storytelling (a subject well worth investigation) – you need to be sure the group you focus on is the group most likely to identify with your core mission. How is your email open rate?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

You could try using a creative opening, such as leading with a story. Storytelling is a tactic that many non-profit organizations use in order to create empathy between the donors and the project, and to also share the results of their contributions. By demonstrating vision, you will keep the door to that relationship open.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

See how these nonprofits have remembered their donors: Palmetto Animal League Who could resist opening an email with the subject line “Handsome Hunk Seeks Soulmate?” Over the years, February 14th has become a cultural and commercial celebration of romance and love throughout the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Note from Beth: I’m taking part in the virtual book tour Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer are doing to explore concepts from Open Community: a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. I read an early draft of the book and think it is a very important idea for those of us in the nonprofit community embrace.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The introduction of ChatGPT from Open AI makes for jittery breakroom conversation. Written, verbal, interpersonal, storytelling, and presentation? An AI whose vocabulary is limited to customer service platitudes doesn’t seem so threatening. But when the chatbot can write an essay, that’s another story.

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