Tech Soup

JANUARY 23, 2012

While the barrier to video production and distribution tools has lowered greatly in recent years, many organizations miss the opportunity to present their stories, lacking the skills to use the tools effectively. The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge , powered by Lights. Mobile Storytelling Tweet Chat - Learn More!

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

With all the details ironed out, all that’s left is to upload your image or video with your text copy and publish your Facebook Ad. 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. Use short videos for Facebook Ads.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

A picture is worth a thousand words. We are about to enter into a golden age of storytelling more unbound from resource constraints than ever before. These images could be used for a wide variety of storytelling and attention-grabbing hooks for content. Public link: [link]. Public image: [link]. 13 per image.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

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. This makes storytelling a necessity and a digital discipline.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Online video takes this interaction one step further. A report by tech giant Cisco found that 51% of all consumer internet traffic in 2011 was video traffic. The figure is expected to rise to 54% by 2016, at which time video-on-demand traffic will have tripled. Video is a very powerful arrow in the content marketer’s quiver.

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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. Your peers can be some of the most important resources for your organization when figuring out how to create your strategy. Focus on storytelling. What don’t you like?

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Longer-form content suits Facebook users, while shorter-form videos work well for Instagram users. Schedule your posts Scheduling your posts ensures you’re making the most of your social media presence without sacrificing additional time and resources. Use your logo as your profile picture. What should you post?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Super-short videos have become one of the coolest (and easiest!) Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. Why Super-Short Videos? Fundraising videos. Really short.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 2, 2011

If that isn't enough for you, there's also information about video storytelling or connecting on Google+! Luckily, our members have the resources and knowledge to make it all possible. encourages other nonprofits to use film and video to tell their stories, but they need some a little assistance with their website.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Known as the largest professional social networking platform, LinkedIn is the go-to resource for millions of job-seekers, professionals, and businesses to network and connect. LinkedIn is a great resource for nonprofits because of its audience. For nonprofits, LinkedIn can be a valuable tool to add to your social media toolbox.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

The Big Picture: Social Networking. The Big Picture: Microblogging. The Big Picture: Storytelling through Video and Photos. Getting Started with Video. Producing and Editing Videos. The Big Picture: Merging Your Personal and Professional Brands. Deciding What Social Media Tools to Use.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2011

Week three of TechSoup's Social Media Mondays in May focused on use of video for nonprofits and libraries. A topic covered in its Nonprofit Social Media 101 wiki , video can be a powerful tool for. While video is an effective medium, the perceived costs of equipment and editing tools coupled with the question of what will.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. So, again, it’s board roles and fundraising and resource development. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2022

To help you along your Giving Tuesday journey, we’ve collected the most helpful how-to articles, templates, tips, tricks, and resources into this Giving Tuesday toolkit to make planning your campaign a breeze! How to Create a Giving Tuesday Video : Visuals are the best way to connect with your audience and motivate them to give.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

If a capital campaign is on the horizon for your organization, Aaron Bishop and Brian O’Neil will share strategies and resources available to confidently predict your project costs and resources needed. Lots of videos on there you can watch. I mean the resources really seem to be endless. . Brian: Let’s go. .

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NTEN

DECEMBER 2, 2011

If that isn't enough for you, there's also information about video storytelling or connecting on Google+! Luckily, our members have the resources and knowledge to make it all possible. encourages other nonprofits to use film and video to tell their stories, but they need some a little assistance with their website.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Using Storytelling in Your Appeal . The dodo’s popularity brings up another excellent point: the importance of video in storytelling. Video has long been the most popular way for audiences to consume media, and that’s not going to change any time soon. Luckily, animal shelters tend to have some great stories! .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Share Stories, Photos, and Videos from Events. You should be regularly photographing and recording videos at important events that your nonprofit hosts. A day or two after the event, write up a brief blog post summarizing the event, with a Flickr slide show or YouTube video recapping the event. Share Resources and Useful Tips.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2009

Screen capture of video blog I was an early adopter of video blogging and screencasting. I really miss making videos and screencasts. So, since I have a short window to play with this camera, I've been hunting for inspiration and resources to get started exploring its possibilities. For example, storytelling.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Multimedia Storytelling. Do you have videos, pictures, or slides? You can use videos or images, you can hold competitions for ideas, you can post your favorite links or have guest contributors. Your blog is for you to share the storytelling you want to, with the kinds of media you want to! Think blogs are boring?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2013

To kick off TechSoup's 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge , we have compiled apps to help you showcase your organization in action. Also, make sure to follow TechSoup's Online Community Coordinator, Alexandra Bezdikian, as she tests the digital storytelling tools of the trade. More Resources.

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NTEN

MAY 1, 2013

nap and dusted the snow off, we want to share the huge outpouring of blog posts, videos, pictures, and other media from the NTEN community. Four Best Charity Videos Recognised by DoGooder Video Awards 2013 , UK Fundraising. Video Clip from 13NTC Session #13NTCcur8 , Red Racoon Interactive. Other Resources.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The W³ Awards competition honors creative excellence on the web and recognizes the creative and marketing professionals behind award-winning sites, videos, and marketing programs. Through this program, participants can make new connections, exchange resources, and return to bond over the next meal. AARP Livability Index.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The W³ Awards competition honors creative excellence on the web and recognizes the creative and marketing professionals behind award-winning sites, videos, and marketing programs. Through this program, participants can make new connections, exchange resources, and return to bond over the next meal. AARP Livability Index.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Share Stories, Photos, and Videos from Events. You should be regularly photographing and recording videos at important events that your nonprofit hosts. A day or two after the event, write up a brief blog post summarizing the event, with a Flickr slide show or YouTube video recapping the event. Share Resources and Useful Tips.

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NTEN

MAY 7, 2013

nap and dusted the snow off, we want to share the huge outpouring of blog posts, videos, pictures, and other media from the NTEN community. Four Best Charity Videos Recognised by DoGooder Video Awards 2013 , UK Fundraising. Video Clip from 13NTC Session #13NTCcur8 , Red Racoon Interactive. Other Resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

Add your nonprofit’s Twibbon/avatar to your Google+ Profile picture. There’s way too much marketing happening on social networking sites and not enough storytelling. Create a “Nonprofit Resources” Google+ Circle. Add your nonprofit under “Employment.” Photos and slideshows. Powerful stats.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2013

I created Excel for Evaluation , a series of more than 25 video tutorials with real examples from nonprofits, to share my favorite techniques with nonprofit leaders like you. Each video is only 1-4 minutes long, so you can even watch a few videos while eating lunch. Check out these videos about pivot tables.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

If you are interested in online fundraising but don’t have the resources to build a custom platform for donations like charity: water, there are applications that help nonprofits get started with online fundraising quickly, including Salsa and Network for Good. Harness the Power of Storytelling.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Add your nonprofit’s Twibbon/avatar to your Google+ Profile picture. There’s way too much marketing happening on social networking sites and not enough storytelling. Create a “Nonprofit Resources” Google+ Circle. Add your nonprofit under “Employment.” Photos and slideshows. Powerful stats.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Your event logo should do the same thing as your slogan but through pictures instead of words. If you don’t have on-staff design or a design vendor, here are a few resources to turn you into a logo-designing pro in minutes: Wix Logo Maker Tailor Brands Looka Logo Maker SmashingLogo Shopify’s Hatchful Canva Adobe Illustrator.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

On social media, storytelling is a powerful tool that can draw in people who have stumbled across your platform. The more images, graphics, and videos you can incorporate into your platform, the better. Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words. Storytelling can help distinguish your social media from similar organizations.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

To quote a somewhat recent YouTube blog piece , "if a picture is worth a thousand words, then is a video worth a million?" Storytelling with Mobile Video. It's reasonably easy to upload videos to Facebook or YouTube even without the phone being on a data plan. " May well be. Tell Your Story.

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NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

You can find out more about how the Red Cross used social media throughout the weekend in this video. 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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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

Provide resources, 4. This is the stage where you plan out the basics of your peer-to-peer campaign, what you hope to accomplish, and the specific resources and tools you’ll need to do it. The vendor that raises the most money will win prizes that help with their business, like a free video ad or partnership with the organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2009

I've been away from making media for a little bit and so it is nice to come back to it with a little perspective on how cameras and video editing have gotten so much easier. It automatically uploads to Youtube or other service or emails the video. . Here's some resources. For example, storytelling. FLIP Camera.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

Let’s face it, there are a ton of resources online that claim to have the answers to your social media woes. That’s why we’ve taken the guesswork out of the equation by curating only the best strategic marketing resources for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and Pinterest. What We Can Learn.

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