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 Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

When they raise their voices, mountains move. Whether it’s the instant spreadability of Twitter, the communal spirit of Facebook, or the captivating visuals of Instagram, each platform is a chapter in your storytelling saga. The Heart and Soul of Supporter Advocacy Your supporters are more than just names in a database.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

Perhaps it is a combination of a few different storytelling elements. Our Storymakers 2014 challenge kicks off August 26, so to get you inspired, I've compiled some great examples of digital storytelling in crowdfunding campaigns. So far, the campaign has exceeded its goal and raised $42,506. Is it an inspiring video?

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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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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

There are LOTS of ways to raise money, including fundraising events. Choose the right fundraising events for your small nonprofit and get ready to put your organization’s face out there in the community, attract new donors, and raise lots of money! And THAT will increase your chances at getting grants for your nonprofit.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 2, 2022

All of these things can get in the way of you actually writing the fundraising appeal that you need to write in order to raise money. I start by getting a big picture things like the send date, the universe and targeting. Want to learn more writing and storytelling tips from Vanessa? Here’s the thing — editing takes time.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

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. In this section of the email, we want to paint more of picture of the problem, its nuances, and establish the solution (spoiler: that’s what your non-profit offers).

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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. If your goal is to raise more money, your avatar might be your ideal donor. You have to know this person like the back of your hand if you want to effectively communicate to them.

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Achieve

MARCH 11, 2015

Peer fundraising is the best way to raise money from this new generation of supporters, and a few organizations are already harnessing this strategy. Shockingly, LiNK actually raises most of their funding from donors under the age of 30. A person won’t ever be as motivated to raise money for you as when they first sign up.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Facebook Ads help your organization raise awareness both for your cause and specific projects by allowing you to create unique campaigns. Widening your audience reach provides your organization with more opportunities to expand your fundraising campaigns and raise more money for your cause. How do nonprofits use Facebook Ads?

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Fundraising serves as a way to raise awareness and money towards your mission. 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. Here are 7 ways to make your fundraising campaigns more effective. How do you reach new donors?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

What about Peer-to-Peer Fund-Raising? The Big Picture: Social Networking. The Big Picture: Microblogging. The Big Picture: Storytelling through Video and Photos. The Big Picture: Merging Your Personal and Professional Brands. The Big Picture: Creating and Distributing Content for the Social Web.

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Classy

MAY 17, 2021

Nonprofits raised more than $2.47 Leveraging this strategy throughout other months of the year can urge supporters to take action in order to stretch their dollar and ultimately raise more money for your mission. . Free Download: Your Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling. billion in the U.S. Practice the Pitch.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

In previous years, we called it our Digital Storytelling Challenge. Any charity anywhere in the world can send us a short video or five-picture Flickr slideshow that tells about their work and will be entered to win some cash prizes. The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge received many many entries from 12 different countries.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Last night, a couple of us from the VisionLink team attended another wonderfully informative Tech4Good forum on the power and execution of video storytelling. After watching a few short, low budget videos, it became clear just how effective (and inexpensive) film could be when it comes to spreading your nonprofit''s story and mission.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

They defined data visualization as the representation of information in the form of a chart, diagram, or picture. Storyboarding can help you understand the full picture of what you want to show and what the most important aspect is to focus on.” Emily and Joe recommend to begin with planning before you ever look at your data.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Keeping these best practices in mind while you create your donation form can help you raise more on Giving Tuesday! Learn how to create a donation form to improve your conversion rates and raise more! How to Show Visual Impact on Your Online Donation Forms : Visual storytelling is key to any good fundraising strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Thus, for 2013, please: 1) Ask for a raise. That said, 70 percent of nonprofit staff positions in the United States are held by females who many say aren’t so good at asking for raises. Even if it is only a small raise, this is the year that all nonprofit social media managers (female and male) should ask for a raise.

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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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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

While big-picture concepting, co-collaborating, prototyping, and testing may be part of many traditional creative and design processes, we recognize that they oftentimes require more time, or money, than many organizations have at their disposal. Creative-problem solving on a small budget. fancy food! silent auctions!

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

Charity Water , an organization that raises money to build wells in Africa has learned the lesson. Using video explanations of even simple charts and graphs can help site visitors quickly get the big picture - and arms them with an understanding of the data that lets explore and discover more confidently on their.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Crowdfunding is a fundraising strategy in which a nonprofit raises many small donations from a variety of people. On social media, storytelling is a powerful tool that can draw in people who have stumbled across your platform. Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words. Everyone loves a good story. Share updates.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

How can we make storytellers feel safe and trust that their stories will be told with the utmost respect and in a way that they would want them to be told? Below we have outlined a few key strategies for ethical storytelling, along with some specific guidelines on the full video production process that you can consider. Key Points. ?

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Donors don’t need a full background history of your nonprofit at this moment, but they do need you to paint a clear picture of how they can help through concise storytelling. Looking to raise more funds for your organization? Get to the point and include information that is going to encourage recipients to give to your cause.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your community, protect the environment, or provide a lifeline to those in need, your storytelling ability can mean the difference between a thriving and well-funded program and one that falls flat. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Their marketing has tangible results: in 2012 alone they raised $33 million, and over $8 million of that was raised through their online fundraising platform. At the time of writing this article nearly 180,000 people had collectively raised almost $29 million on charity: water’s online platform.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

In the digital age, where most traditional storytelling is done over the Internet, attention spans are ever shrinking. How do we raise awareness about our unique stories to a generation of naturally attention-deficit individuals? The pictures told a story. Time is money. But who has time to tell stories? Rise above the noise.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Pictures speak a thousand words, it’s said … but you want potential supporters to know exactly what you’re saying and what action you want them to take. saves dogs from being euthanized at animal shelters (they’re called last-day dogs) and had a goal of raising $50,000. People who are doing rather than talking. Innovators.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

Raising funds. Darius Goes West - This project raises awareness and funds for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) research by telling the story of Darius Weems. Since the initial road trip, Darius and the crew have travelled an additional 100,000 miles hosting screenings and raising awareness for DMD.

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Tech Soup

JULY 3, 2013

After the walk, Brad was so moved and inspired by the community that he began to raise money on his own. He wanted to merge with a pop-culture following who could not just donate but support, engage and contribute to his goal of raising $10,000 a year. As his fundraising progressed, so did his dedication to the American Cancer Society.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Having a detailed strategic plan in place before embarking on a fundraising campaign can be a huge determinant of its success, even before the first dollar is raised. Be sure to provide a full picture of the expenses you expect to incur, not just snapshots at different points along your timeline. Here's where it comes into play.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Charity Water , an organization that raises money to build wells in Africa has learned the lesson. Using video explanations of even simple charts and graphs can help site visitors quickly get the big picture - and arms them with an understanding of the data that lets explore and discover more confidently on their.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Set Your GivingTuesday Goal Not every nonprofit will be using GivingTuesday to raise more funds. It’s also a great opportunity to find new donors, recruit volunteers, and raise awareness about your cause. The post How to use Storytelling to get more Donations on GivingTuesday appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2012

The majority of the boards we saw were very much about lifestyle: pictures of pretty stuff, hot style, and cool design. In many communities, Camfed students are supported by Mother Support Groups comprised of women who raise funds to support and empower their villages’ neediest girls.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

At first glance I noticed the words and what they were signaling [image] which is a fearful discourse, and it immediately raised concern in me from a framing and messaging perspective. The pictures of Amy Cooper are cell phone footage of Chris Cooper’s, where she’s calling the police and holding her dog.

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NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

One of those was the MTA Twitter stream , offering updates and pictures – storytelling to keep New Yorkers updated and in the loop on public transportation.

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