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

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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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

The power of sharing a personal story is well documented. When we consider the power of personal stories for non-profit fundraising and communications, stories have the ability to help your community understand the value of your organization’s work. There’s a reason for this – it’s vulnerable to tell your personal stories.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. In addition to navigating through your own website, this person is likely scrolling through many search results to find out more information about your organization. It’s human. In fact, our brains are hardwired to respond to stories.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. But don’t just take it from me – Forbes named storytelling the #1 most important career skill of the future.

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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? Stories are powerful.

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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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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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Charity Village

APRIL 5, 2023

Common interview methods don’t highlight the right person for the job; they highlight the best and most enthusiastic storyteller, and storytelling isn’t always the job employers are looking to fill.

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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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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

APRIL 12, 2022

That’s where storytelling comes in. In this article, I’m going to talk about the common challenges of explaining non-profit impact and go over the action steps you can take to explain your non-profit’s impact through storytelling. What does it mean for a (person/community/place) to benefit from this (program/service/project)?

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Stories help personalize your mission and show real impact with real people. Madison Gonzalez is a National Public Speaker, Storyteller of the Year Award-Winner, Best-Selling Author of Dear Mirror, Events Manager, and Published Poet. What should you include in a welcome email series? .

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

While the ROI of storytelling is a difficult one to measure , what’s important to understand is that it does work. Essentially, storytelling is something that not only helps nonprofits engage with their communities, but it also harbors the potential to help nonprofits fundraise, too. The formula. What’s your story?

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged. These guidelines can apply to all sectors of the nonprofit landscape: Use “person-first” language. Focus on the individual, not their circumstance.

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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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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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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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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Here are five ways to prove impact through storytelling—and how you, the grantmaker, can help. Get Up Close and Personal Encourage your grantees to share personal stories directly from the beneficiaries of their programs. It is important to note that not all people are natural-born storytellers.

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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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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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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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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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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Has a personal connection to the storyteller and/or the audience. According to Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence , a good story includes these seven elements: Has a clear moral or purpose. Includes common reference points the audience can understand. Involves detailed characters and imagery.

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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. Empowerment through Education: NYU’s Digital Storytelling Course As we culminate our exploration of ChatGPT-powered strategies, it’s imperative to acknowledge the educational aspect.

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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. No policy jargon.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

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.” Additionally, Forbes names storytelling “the #1 most important career skill for the future.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 17, 2021

Has a personal connection to the storyteller and/or the audience. According to Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence , a good story includes these seven elements : Has a clear moral or purpose. Includes common reference points the audience can understand. Involves detailed characters and imagery.

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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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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Anecdotally, Cylinda found that by reaching out on a personal level, people are more inclined to provide their email address, which in turn steadily builds her donor email list. When donors add commentary to their gift, the people that CSI helps can see these personalized messages of support and encouragement.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

Personal Email An easy habit to get in the hang of: pull 3-5 names from your donor base every morning and make it a point to send out a short, personal email. Storytelling Email As in all donor comms — including your emails — let storytelling guide you. Think of it as a two to three line thank you update.

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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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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

Incorporate Storytelling There’s no doubt that stories are powerful and evocative—we have plenty of books, movies, and TV shows as proof of that. While auction item descriptions should be concise, you can still incorporate storytelling elements to entice guests into bidding on your items.

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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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