Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Modern technology provides us all with new opportunities for storytelling, including new ways to approach the ever-important visual element. That is the topic of the most recent episode of The sgENGAGE Podcast: Visual Storytelling: A Picture is Worth 60,000 Words. Wrap our heads around the idea of visual storytelling.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

One of the most effective ways this can be done is through storytelling. But how do you craft your story in a way that gets across your message while emotionally connecting with people? Topics Discussed in This Episode: Why stories are so valuable in getting people to engage with an organization or cause. Kirk Lilwall.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Here are simple ways to use storytelling that will stick with your constituents and prompt them to support your cause. Even though we’re not all gifted storytellers, artificial intelligence can make us look like we are. People will donate to your cause because you are asking them to. Stories help us pay attention.

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

After the infuriating SCOTUS decision to gut Roe in 2022, Planned Parenthood saw a huge desire from supporters to take direct action but a lot of confusion and hopelessness on what everyday people could actually do in addition to donating. Enter: Planned Parenthood’s National Volunteer Program (NVP)!

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. This makes storytelling a necessity and a digital discipline. Over five billion people have mobile phones, and 81% of the U.S.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Use these questions to guide your storytelling strategies and then add your text, images, video clips, and even narration to Adobe Spark Video! This tone lends a personal, friendly quality that people connect with. Fortunately there are a few questions you can ask yourself to help you craft a compelling video story.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There are plenty of books, articles, and research papers (see, e.g., here , here , and here for just a few) on the topic of how people learn, but the reality is there’s a continuum. Most people have plenty of room to practice and strengthen new learning behaviors. Experiments are an important part of how people change.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It’s part graphic design, part design-thinking, part storytelling, part strategic thinking and part love note to you amazing humans who work so hard for your causes, your donors, your mission, and your desire to contribute and make positive change in our world.” Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Leverage storytelling to build a base. People crave a clearly articulated goal to connect with and promote. Instead of trying to recruit people who are brand new to your mission, it’s often more efficient and successful to rely on existing relationships when mapping your advocacy campaign. Rely on established relationships.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

Because the crisis situation in Sudan has not yet come to an end, and the Sudanese people continue to live in fear, Operation Broken Silence strategically leverages urgency in their messaging to engage donors and compel them to give. . 4 Storytelling Tips to Boost Recurring Donations. Identify the Right Target Audience.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 8, 2021

Storytelling adds an important humanizing connection to your proposal that can persuade potential funders of the importance of your work. A great way to generate storytelling content is by interviewing a variety of people that have benefited from your nonprofit’s work. Establish a personal connection with potential funders.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

Thanking people who support your organization with their time or money is non-negotiable. It may seem funny, but people often forget to make charitable donations. Email mapping allows you to link email addresses to IP addresses, serving targeted ads to specific people on your list. Even small steps can make a big difference.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

One of the biggest things that holds people back is the thought that they don’t have enough time—to take the next step, make that phone call, complete that project, etc. Read the previous posts on believing that your story doesn’t matter , thinking that success is selfish , being in a victim mindset , and living in fear.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Storytelling is a powerful tool. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It helps them relax. It didn’t take long).

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

We are about to enter into a golden age of storytelling more unbound from resource constraints than ever before. AI image generators can create realistic images of people or things that don’t exist. This is a great way to stand out on social media and get more people to engage with your posts. Create Imagery for Social Media.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Storytelling is a powerful tool. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It helps them relax. It didn’t take long).

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Classy

JUNE 16, 2021

After a welcome message and instructions on how to create a fundraising page, the remainder of your fundraiser toolkit will provide tips for how fundraisers can use storytelling, social media, and other stewardship strategies to be successful with their campaigns. Storytelling Examples. Download the Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

The objections shared usually involve board members not wanting to ask people they know for money. The irony is that the people your board members know are the MOST likely to donate. That’s why many nonprofits are looking for options to engage board members in fundraising without requiring them to directly solicit people for money.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When I talk with non-profit professionals about their storytelling endeavors, I often get asked questions about interviewing someone for their story. My favorite question of these and one I ask in most story interviews is, “What do you wish more people knew about _?” Step 3: Conduct the Story Interview.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Initiate conversations via mail, phone, or email, and listen attentively. Remember, fundraising isn’t about asking rich people for money. Related Posts: Is Your Nonprofit Storytelling Missing This Key Ingredient? To comprehend your donors’ ‘big why,’ engage with your donors regularly.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

However, if you need more support, reach out to your supporter network for volunteers —especially if you’ve had people mention their interest in helping you plan events in the past. The easier it is for people to get to your event, the more likely they are to attend. The Power Of Storytelling: Transform Your Fundraising Events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Tip: Connect with sales reps or other employees of the stations via LinkedIn, over the phone, or in person. If you produce a video, you can use it for PSAs, social media and direct people to it via email. They also still have to sell spots to keep their doors open so they only allot a certain amount of PSAs. About the Sponsor.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 5, 2022

We want to make sure people know why we're writing to them, what's in it for them, and why they should continue to read. But if there is not a clear call to action and a clear path to answering that call to action, we're probably going to lose people's interest pretty quickly. Most likely your call to action is to donate.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Communication Preferences: Which groups of donors like to be communicated with via email, social media, direct mail, or phone calls? People like surveys that are short and sweet. Maybe pick up the phone and call a few of your donors! Interests: Within your cause, what are donors particularly passionate about?

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Bloomerang

JULY 13, 2021

Consider the people who are coming to your event and make sure the venue is accessible for many different needs. Guests can place bids from their phones, donate with the push of a button, or get updates and texts on what is going on through the evening with the use of technology. . Are there wheelchair ramps available?

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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. Animoto isn’t a new tool, but it is still in my top five.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Focus on connecting your donor to the people they helped instead of to you, the organization. Donors are motivated by helping other people. Use storytelling elements to make this section of your lapsed donor letter as effective as possible. Thanks to the kindness of people like you, she was able to get the groceries she needed.

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NTEN

MARCH 17, 2011

By Roger Burks, NTC Storytellers Host One of my favorite things to do at each Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) that I attend is to find a comfortable chair — or a nice bit of floor — to sit, write and quietly experience what's going on. These are my people. This is my community.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Finding people who genuinely care about your cause is like making a new friend; it takes time and effort. Dig into Your Data to Find Qualified Leads We all know that your organization is collecting lots of data about people and the actions they take. These people are already open to building a relationship with your organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Storytelling is a powerful tool. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It helps them relax. It didn’t take long).

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

While organic traffic helps, targeted ads reach more people. Do you want to encourage people to donate to your organization? Facebook allows you to upload phone and email lists as a target audience. Creating a target audience for people who have previously visited your website is also an option offered in the Ads Manager.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

Use a few impactful images as well to enhance your storytelling. Also include a remit slip so that people who can’t participate in your auction still have the chance to support your mission with a donation. About 90% of text messages are opened within 3 minutes and most people will respond in 90 seconds. Email marketing.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Abby : Nonprofits know they shouldn’t be asking EVERY time they post on social media, but a lot of people are looking for some inspiration for what to post when they’re not making appeals. Repeating that message consistently is the way you build a community; people know what to expect and they know it’s for them. Summarize it!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2009

Donnie Claudino (pictured), TechSoup Canada's Marketing Manager, brought a lesson about how to use storytelling in online media. He began by sharing his own story: as an American, he found himself wanting to immigrate to Canada and used storytelling to land a job. He delivered his message in the form of a Web site and a video.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Using a tool like Animato can make it easy for your nonprofit to create DYI videos, but to be successful you need to develop a strategy and use compelling storytelling. Jane Goodall Institute: Storytelling on Facebook and beyond with square videos. However, storytelling isn’t enough. It should be.

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