NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Click “Add a Button” on the top right of your nonprofit’s page underneath the cover photo. Tell Your Story Effective storytelling deepens the connection between your organization and your donors, leading to more donations via social. The easiest path is the Facebook “Donate” button. A menu will appear.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2011

There's still plenty of time to participate in the second annual TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge ! Finished video or photo stories created according to the challenge guidelines can be submitted at the challenge website. and Erika Padilla-Morales of Streetside Stories. Don't know about the challenge? read more.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2017

TechSoup believes that nonprofits must have not only access to technology, but also the capacity to tell their story through video and images. Whether the goal is advocacy, fundraising, or a combination of things, the ability to tell your organization's story and compete in the digital space is critical.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

RSVP now for TechSoup's fourth annual Digital Storytelling Screening and Awards Party on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Pacific time at PARISOMA — and join us in celebration of the many powerful digital story submissions that came to us from all over the world! Featured Appearances.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

TechSoup wants you to succeed at storytelling. stories are the currency of community and they can bring about great. We want to help further your mission through storytelling. expert tips, our generous partners work with us to create a network fueled by storytelling. First Place Photo. Third Place (Photo or Video).

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 31, 2012

We learn to use mobile production tools, cooperative social sites for group curation and unique filesharing services like Dropbox , Skype along with new tools like Instagram, WeVideo , Stroome and many new apps to edit our captured video and photos for story creation. technology behind these things. Thomas Grasty - Stroome.

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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. So how can nonprofits use this technology to their advantage? Whether you need product photos, photos of people using your products, or simply stylish stock photos, these tools can help you find what you’re looking for.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 12, 2009

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge offers a chance for your photos and videos to win cool prizes for your organization, ranging from a Flip video camera to Adobe software. Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest nptech Marketing Web 2.0 read more ). Non-profit Communications images Videos YouTube.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

You realize that people connecting, laughing, hugging, and supporting a mutual cause can be a story worth sharing if done right. You have a smartphone, some skills, and a willingness to learn, but somehow your photos look slightly off. Here are some tips to make your next event a photo success. Don't worry. Learn by doing.

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

We all have a story. We believe that you're only as good as the technology at your disposal. That's what the Digital Storytelling Challenge seeks to accomplish every year. We want to help inspire and educate you to be able to tell your own story with confidence and with success. Watch their story.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge is underway! If you haven't heard, during the month of April TechSoup is hosting our 4 th annual Digital Storytelling Challenge designed to inspire, educate, and empower nonprofits, libraries and social good organizations to tell their story through video and photos.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

For as long as nonprofits have been around it has always been vital for these organizations to convey the messages of their causes and missions, to tell their stories. Modern technology provides us all with new opportunities for storytelling, including new ways to approach the ever-important visual element. Explain that.

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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. Good stories power fundraising and marketing. Storytelling skills are also a prerequisite to successful advocacy. Take Part in the Digital Storytelling Challenge!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

You can still tell a story and it should have a hook and conclusion, but it cannot include opinions or words such as “best” “fun” “entertaining” etc. You can take still photos from the video to use in flyers, social, email, print and more. . ? You should always lead with the facts! About the Sponsor.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format. Donors and supporters are increasing overwhelmed by text-heavy storytelling – especially on mobile devices. Thus, your NGO should prioritize sharing your success stories in photo essay format on your website or blog. Photo: Jeremy Barnicle/Mercy Corps.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Telling your organization’s story in video does not always require investing in expensive equipment. Advances in technology now mean that many nonprofits most likely have access to basic video storytelling tools. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, can be really powerful storytelling tools.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

At TechSoup, we're all about using technology to tell your nonprofit, charity, or public library's story. So when a new digital storytelling tool comes along, we jump at the chance to test it out. Steller (free; Apple iOS) is an app that lets you build stories with your photos, videos, and text.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

TechSoup's DigiToolbox is back to demo another tool you can pick up to tell your digital story. I would recommend Animoto for any user who doesn’t have a lot of time to put into production or into learning specific technologies, but yet needs to churn out a high volume of videos. Have you heard of Animoto?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2012

We learn to use mobile production tools, cooperative social sites for group curation and unique filesharing services like Dropbox , Skype along with new tools like Instagram, WeVideo , Stroome and many new apps to edit our captured video and photos for story creation. Thomas Grasty - Stroome. Follow @aaronMSB at @lightscamerahelp.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You’ll want to tell a compelling story that breathes life into your cause and paints a vivid picture of the powerful difference every donation makes. Ideally, your page should, in 30 seconds, make clear to donors the ins-and-outs of your cause through engaging text, enthralling photos, videos, and graphics.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 6, 2012

Submissions for the 2012 TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge have closed, but the fun has just begun! While our community is busy from March 6 – 12 picking their favorites for the Audience Choice Awards , our panel of expert judges will be selecting the top digital stories from among hundreds of entries. As the Dean of Story.

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Care2

AUGUST 24, 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 Animoto isn't a new tool, but it is still in my top five.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2012

Your organization is doing great work, but you may not always be telling that story in a way that resonates with potential donors and other supporters. Storytelling Isn't Enough – You Have to Tell Good Stories. The key, Daigneault argues, is telling a certain kind of story. Stories That Compel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

I couldn’t help but think – what if Joe Page or other community foundation board members had flip cameras, some video and story telling training and shared their stories on the Alaska Community Foundation Facebook page? I was lucky enough to talk my host into driving me to Talkeetna so I could document this fabulous story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Upload your avatar/logo (250 x 250), a cover photo(1128 x 191), add a description and website URL, your company/organization size, industry, and city and country. Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. For example: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

If a news story is breaking when you get to work in the morning, and it is related to your mission or your programs, write up a quick two-paragraph summary of or commentary about the breaking news story, add a link to the original source, and then distribute your blog post to your communities. Share Stories from the Field.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 1, 2014

It made me dig up this 2011 interview with Tina Olsen (then at the Portland Art Museum) about their extraordinary Object Stories project. How and why did Object Stories come to be? We imagined an cart at the farmer’s markets where people could record stories. Lots of inspiring and practical tips below - enjoy!

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Here are a few tips from The Fundraising Authority to make the most out of this technology: Promote a specific project or campaign. The buzz word “storytelling” rings loudly here. Nothing is better than a moving story, video, and photos. Select a very specific project your nonprofit is focusing on.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The rapid rise of social media and mobile technology has had a profound impact on website design and email marketing, yet many nonprofits have not yet adapted to the new aesthetics and functionality of a mobile, social Internet. Host your blog/stories* inside your website: audubon.org. 10 Email Marketing Best Practices for NGOs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2016

The rapid rise of social media and mobile technology has had a profound impact on website design and email marketing, yet many nonprofits have not yet adapted to the new aesthetics and functionality of a mobile, social Internet. Host your blog/stories* inside your website: audubon.org. 10 Email Marketing Best Practices for NGOs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2008

Photo by Sean Drellinger. I'm working on workshop curriculum and a presentation about ROI and Nonprofit Technology for Legal Services Conference. You need stories. That brought me to the question of "What are effective ROI storytelling techniques?" Do you have an example of a good ROI story telling?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

One of my biggest takeaways from last year's Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in San Francisco was this oft-repeated advice on social networking, specifically Facebook and Twitter: you can't make them come to you. For Mercy Corps, that meant storytelling. We just had to keep telling our story. Roger Burks, Mercy Corps.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. They speak to supporters with authenticity and display your story in a way that easily grabs the viewer’s heart. There are many ways to tell your organization’s story without asking the people you serve to appear on camera.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

If a news story is breaking when you get to work in the morning, and it is related to your mission or your programs, write up a quick two-paragraph summary of or commentary about the breaking news story, add a link to the original source, and then distribute your blog post to your communities. Share Stories from the Field.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

My role was to document the event and collect stories. I was lucky enough to work along side Mark Horvath and Shawn Ahmed , both experts at capturing stories on video and sharing through social channels. This post is a roundup of the videos, photos, and tweets from the day. The Art of Story Capture.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts. Donor spotlights: You can also share the stories, motivations, and impact of your donors and supporters.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

In the past few years, we've seen the transformation from long to extremely short-form digital content like that on Vine and Instagram, and we've experienced the rise and fall of numerous storytelling apps never to be seen or heard of again. But how can stories touch hearts and minds if they go unnoticed and unheard?

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