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Storytelling for Grant Writers: 10 Tactical & Stylistic Tips

Achieve

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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Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits: A Detailed Guide

Neon CRM

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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How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – is because our society has shifted from being a “civil society” and into a “digital civil society,” according to a report from the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society.

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The Psychology Behind Giving: Motivating Members to Become Donors

Bloomerang

Mastering the art of storytelling: Connecting heart to cause Let’s talk about storytelling —it’s more than a buzzword. Compelling storytelling does just that by transporting your supporters into the lives affected by their donations. Social proof is a formidable force in philanthropy.

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Data as Decision in Grantmaking

sgEngage

In philanthropy, there can also be worries of time commitment, grantee burden, complicated methods and, frankly, resources circling the drain without adding any function or value. The following image conveys what this looked like in practice for the same cultural intermediary that used the matrix tool above.

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The Bloomerang Best: Top 9 Podcast Episodes to Fuel Your Fundraising

Bloomerang

Use this time of the year to audit your long-term plan to ensure it’s a powerful tool for your annual planning. DEI, Black Philanthropy, and Building Bridges Fundraising Hayday Understanding culture and recognizing prejudices is crucial to not only being a better human—but also being a better fundraiser. Listen to this episode.

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The Spirit of @GivingTuesday Continues: #MyGivingStory Grant Opportunity

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

During the chat, @GivingTues will start with welcomes, and then lead a discussion about storytelling best practices. Participants include @GivingTues, @magusgalmarini (Agus Galmarini of the Gates Foundation) @ArielAzoff (Social Impact at Medium), @ meansandrew (Head of Philanthropy & Civic Innovation @Uptake ) and me. Blog Posts.

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