Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. While Facebook and Twitter may be waning a bit in popularity and usage, visual storytelling platform Instagram keeps growing in engagement and daily time spent on the site. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Storytelling is a skill. Recently, Paul kindly answered the following questions about his new book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book? Paul Smith Question : Which of the three books ( Lead with a Story , Parenting with a Story , Sell with a Story ) was the most challenging to write and why?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

We make information into data when we explicitly attach it to a question and explicitly or implicitly connect it to an approach for making sense of it. Datamaking can enhance capacity building efforts through group questioning and analysis. Information is everything that is coming at us. However, to have data requires intention.

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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. This isn’t just about beautiful words—pictures and videos are your allies, bringing the world closer to your cause and adding a human touch to cold stats.

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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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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 4, 2022

And more importantly, it’s your opportunity to clarify how storytelling will support your fundraising or communications goals. After all, storytelling is a tool and we want to be strategic in how we use that tool. In this article, we’re going to take a step back from reactive storytelling to get intentional and on message!

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

To highlight member accomplishments at your organization, ask yourself the following questions, how many of your members have: . Served in association volunteer work? Ask if any will submit a story or picture to showcase their success. Do so by focusing on member accomplishments and the state of membership at your association.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Next, let’s talk about some storytelling strategies to help you maximize your giving. I like this kind of story in a year-end campaign because it feels timely for the season (especially the last few days of December) and paints a clear picture of your vision for the next year. And we can all use more engagement during December, right?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Annaliese pointed out to us that podcasting is usually not perceived as digital storytelling , and we agreed that this is an idea worth discussing. But a podcast can be a vehicle for storytelling, if you make the effort to infuse it with a narrative. Are you interested?”. That's because some stories tell themselves.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – 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. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2011

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Event 2011 begins tomorrow January 13 with a webinar and the opening of a challenge. You have a couple of weeks (January 13 – 31) to create a 60-second video or five-panel picture story that showcases your library's mission and work. No production or storytelling experience is necessary.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

Each of those trends of course are important; however, it is about the bigger picture. The question then becomes, how can we positively influence and further support wellbeing in the workplace through our employee engagement and philanthropy programs? The most natural place to start is with connection.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

As nonprofits rely heavily on donors to provide their revenue, the question becomes, how do prospects determine an organization’s donation-worthiness? Storytelling as a solution. Communicating what a nonprofit does through storytelling is a valuable and engaging tool for stakeholders. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

To answer these questions and put experts’ advice to the test, I decided to ask my peers. Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos. What does it even mean for a brand to be authentic? Has a shorter attention span, which requires content that is skimmable.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Storytelling is a skill. When the book was published, Paul kindly answered the following questions about the book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book? Paul Smith Question : Which of the three books ( Lead with a Story , Parenting with a Story , Sell with a Story ) was the most challenging to write and why?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Storytelling is a skill. When the book was published, Paul kindly answered the following questions about the book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book? Paul Smith Question : Which of the three books ( Lead with a Story , Parenting with a Story , Sell with a Story ) was the most challenging to write and why?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your followers. Include pictures and details of their contributions, express how thankful you are. You can ask questions relating to their latest donation experience with your nonprofit. Here are easy-to-implement content ideas to help fill out your social media calendar.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

When I talk to other non-profit professionals about email fundraising, many of the questions I get asked boil down to how to capture and keep people’s attention. In this article I’m going to show you my approach to narrative and storytelling in email that has helped me raise just shy of $1m in a year for one of my clients.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Picture yourself in a donor’s shoes. HubSpot’s recent research helps to answer this question: branded video content is the most memorable. Examine your donor database, social media channels, or even survey data to answer questions, like the following: Why is your mission relevant to your audience’s direct interests?

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

But don’t forget to craft a vision statement, too, that lays a vivid picture of the future you aim to create. Strategic storytelling, media engagement, social media campaigns, and community collaborations are some of the different ways that your association might want to share its mission and values with the wider world.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once you’ve gathered this information, you should be able to answer common questions like: Where should you post? Use your logo as your profile picture. Lean into storytelling Although posting often should be a priority, you’ll also want to look for ways to elevate your existing content.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

However, creating a strong social media presence isn’t as simple as writing a post and hitting “send” or taking a few pictures and uploading them online. Knowing the answers to these questions can help you create content and social media that attracts people’s attention and draws new donors to your website. Focus on storytelling.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2021

I know a woman who actually printed a picture of her avatar and keeps it on her desk to remind her every day of who she is trying to reach. When you have completed the answers to these questions, put the paper somewhere you can easily access it and refer to it often. Where do they go to for information/entertainment?

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2022

Individual executives have a significant advantage over company accounts across many platforms both from a storytelling and algorithmic standpoint. DIY Multimedia tools to create social content Canva for nonprofits – pictures dominate social comms and a good canva template can go a long way. Social Media Tools.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

If you want to increase the impact of your organizations fundraising campaigns, it is key to ask the right question, at the right time, in the right way. When crafting your fundraising message, tug at heartstrings and paint a picture of how donations will make a real difference in the lives of those you serve.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Partners like ours have to answer the same strategic questions we ask ourselves every day: How can we advance our mission? Our strategic communications team develops content strategies, storytelling strategies, and press outreach to ensure clients are communicating with impact. How can we make meaningful impact?

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are the answers to some common questions about Facebook Ads for nonprofits. Use pictures with people in them for the highest engagement. People tend to be drawn to other people and pictures of other people rather than just text graphics. The last three months of the year are when 37% of giving occurs.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

However, research over the last decade has painted a clear picture of the disparities that Black leaders face in philanthropy. Despite the clear and present need for a significant shift in how the field supports Black leaders, long-term commitments to funding Black leaders and communities are episodic at best. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

Storytelling is a skill. When the book was published, Paul kindly answered the following questions about the book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book? Paul Smith Question : Which of the three books ( Lead with a Story , Parenting with a Story , Sell with a Story ) was the most challenging to write and why?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Storytelling is a skill. Today, Paul kindly answered the following questions about his new book : Question: What drove your decision to write this book? 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.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Then, pair those motivations with demographic descriptors to paint a more detailed picture of the audience your direct mail fundraising efforts will target. Consider incorporating these strategies into your preliminary concepts for the campaign: Leverage storytelling. Does it help fulfill your organization’s overarching goals (e.g.,

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

Having my picture with Phil the Penguin was a lot of fun, I was hot just walking around and this Arctic friend had to have been melting! The sessions focusing on this topic at 11NTC will touch on many of the mobile questions and standards the folks I have spoken with seem to crave. by Michael Sola.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Wordle of Words Participants Use To Define ROI Yesterday I taught the fifth and final webinar as part of NTEN/TechSoup Global Webinar Series: Social Media and Storytelling. Corey Pudhorodsky, Podcasting and Storytelling. Ryanne Hodson and Jay Dedman, Video and Storytelling. Ryanne Hodson and Jay Dedman, Video and Storytelling.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

It’s common knowledge today that storytelling is among the most effective ways to connect with an audience and deliver content in a way that’s catchy, resonant, and memorable. But what does storytelling mean in practice? The post Truly Compelling Cases for Support: 5 Storytelling Tips appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia: My framework that I use with my clients is 80/20: 80% of your posts should be informative, educational, inspirational, helpful, valuable, shedding light on your programs, storytelling, etc. You’re connecting the dots to create a picture of what your organization is and who you are, who you stand for, and your values and ethics.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. The Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S. the African American community.

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