Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. It gives your audience a tangible transformation to observe through the sharing of the written word, photos, testimonials, and videos. How can storytelling improve your nonprofit’s communication strategy?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. Two Types of Non-Profit Storytelling. That’s why we need to incorporate stories into our fundraising work.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The answer lies in the power of storytelling. Pattern recognition: A storytelling superpower Our brains are wired to recognize patterns. They allow us to see ourselves within the narrative, making the lessons they impart deeply personal and impactful. So, how can you ensure that you make the most of these opportunities?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. Ethical storytelling for nonprofits produces stories that not only help nonprofits share their work and inspire donors but also honor the dignity of those the story is about. What is Nonprofit Storytelling?

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. This means the story you share about your mission-driven work can motivate everyone—from your potential and existing donors to your staff and board members. Equip yourself with the skills to put the power of storytelling to work for your nonprofit.

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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. We need to collect and share individual stories that highlight our organization’s impact and show the difference we’re making in the world. As you can see, I was nervous about sharing this story about myself.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Let’s take a look at why storytelling matters for nonprofit grant writing and actionable ways you can start telling more compelling stories in your proposals. Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers? Storytelling matters in grant writing for two key reasons: Stories help you stand out. Stories make things real.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Stories help personalize your mission and show real impact with real people. You could include some information on volunteering, provide a link to your website, or share a short video they can watch (and hopefully share) about your organization. Share another powerful story here. . Email #2: Demonstrate more impact.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This is part one of a series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller. And one way I’ve found to be a good communicator is to work on your storytelling abilities. . And one way I’ve found to be a good communicator is to work on your storytelling abilities. . Great storytellers are made , not born.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. As entrepreneurial expert Gary Vaynerchuk puts it, “Storytelling is by far the most underrated skill in business.”

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. Can you tell me about a specific person who has used this program?

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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. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In part two of this series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about how to engage your audience emotionally through creative storytelling. In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. . In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. .

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. There are several ways to hone your storytelling craft. Here are four nonprofit storytelling strategies that will help you attract new supporters and keep them for years to come: Maintain the right tone of voice.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re planning an advocacy or fundraising campaign, using a storytelling framework to create your calls to action can help you make emotional connections with your audience and ultimately move them to act. This storytelling framework asks you to answer three basic questions: Story of Self: Why have you been called to serve?

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

By sharing compelling stories that highlight the real-life transformations resulting from their work, your grantees can demonstrate the impact they have on their communities. Here are five ways to prove impact through storytelling—and how you, the grantmaker, can help.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

One way to differentiate your organization and drive greater giving is through the power of storytelling. Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. People connect with stories that are relatable and personal.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re running a marathon to raise money for mental health or you are a nonprofit considering hosting a peer-to-peer birthday fundraiser , building an effective personal fundraising page is the first step towards creating positive change in the world. What is Peer-To-Peer Fundraising?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. Can you tell me about a specific person who has used this program?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

One of the best storytelling tips I can give you is to set yourself up for measurement success from the very beginning. The very best advice I can give you on storytelling is to always start with the end in mind. Storytelling is a tool that supports various fundraising and communications strategies and goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

My colleague, Julia Campbell, has just published a book, “ Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits ” and was kind enough to share an advanced copy. This comprehensive book covers the following: Part One addresses storytelling readiness, especially now to transform your nonprofit’s culture.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2021

As the world starts to open back up after the COVID-19 pandemic, now is an excellent time to re-imagine the various components of your organization and whether or not an in-person fundraising event makes sense. Because of the restrictions on in-person gatherings, there were a lot of changes in the past year when it came to nonprofit events.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Need to show others -- whether a large audience or one person -- that you have shared commonalities. Want to encourage another person to tackle something difficult. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

For instance, if audience engagement is a priority, prompts related to chatbot interactions and personalized messaging are key. Share any available data or context that can help ChatGPT generate insights. ” Instructions: Share your nonprofit’s communication objectives and goals. Output as a table.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s like seeing a new place through the eyes of a local, where you engage in authentic conversations, share personal experiences, and build a community that’s genuinely interested in your cause. Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work. Make eye contact with your audience.

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Care2

APRIL 4, 2011

When your nonprofit tells a powerful story that inspires your members, or even a funny one that makes them laugh, you establish a human connection no matter what channel you use to share it. "It’s Here’s some tips to think about as you experiment and go down your storytelling route. No policy jargon. Focus on the main one.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2014

I don’t have to tell anyone who reads Beth’s blog about the value of storytelling. Few would deny that storytelling is a powerful tool for inspiring action and influencing thought leaders, donors, and decision makers. However, few of us working in the social impact space could admit to utilizing storytelling to its fullest potential.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

If you want a good overview of the Sharing Economy from a nonprofit perspective, read these two posts from TechSoup, Why Nonprofits Are Needed in the Share Economy and Nonprofits Imagine A Better Sharing Economy. I think of GivingTuesday as a great example of a sharing economy fundraiser. 1: Relationships Matter.

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Bloomerang

JULY 27, 2021

Over centuries, storytelling has followed a similar pattern. If you feel like you struggle to know where to start when sharing compelling nonprofit stories , keep reading! When we talk about a character, we’re talking about the person the story is about. . Naturally, you might be wondering which person to feature in your story.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 16, 2024

. ** An immersive virtual reality experience for donor engagement and captivating storytelling has been developed by Moore , a constituent experience management (CXM) firm, launching what company official described as a new frontier of donor engagement and captivating storytelling. Supporter pathways have evolved to become nonlinear.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

A secondary ask —sometimes referred to as “daisy-chaining,” including a follow-up with an ask for a donation or a re-share once a supporter has submitted the first form can be an extremely effective way of continuing to engage your supporters. Lobby days (in-person or virtual!) If possible, include a photo of the stakeholder!

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 7, 2019

If you’re having trouble getting momentum behind your cause, try to share stories. First and foremost, storytelling is the easiest way to create personal appeal for your cause. Putting your face to the cause makes it much more personal, and gets more people invested in your impact. Share your stories (a lot).

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here ! Alternatively, you can highlight your supporters’ stories!

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone. That’s direct scientific proof that storytelling is the way to go when we want to engage and inspire people on GivingTuesday and beyond. The easier it is to share, the more likely people are to do it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

Make sure it’s timely, personalized, and has a sense of urgency. Make it personal. If possible, use tangible examples to show how their personal contributions have supported your mission. Offering to help each donor customize their personal fundraising page is another nice touch. Be specific in your storytelling.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Storytelling is an invaluable tool for non-profits. But so many non-profit professionals get discouraged by storytelling because they think it’s going to require the unparalleled writing skills of a Pulitzer Prize winner. Every story we tell is a serious of events that happened to a person, place or project.

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