The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

When asking members of The Storytelling Non-Profit community about their organization’s newsletter campaigns, the top challenge their organizations were facing was to find the right type of content that keeps their audience engaged. A great strategy that I recommend is to create a list of broad content ideas for your non-profit newsletters.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

For a lot of non-profit causes, the conflict is clear, high-stakes, and very motivating. In this article, we’re going to re-visit the importance of conflict in non-profit stories and discuss how to frame your conflict so that it’s motivating to your audience. The post Non-Profit Storytelling: What If There Is No Conflict?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. Two Types of Non-Profit Storytelling. In my experience, when we talk about “storytelling” in non-profit fundraising, we’re talking about one of two separate things. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

They give to your non-profit because they want to see a change in the world and be part of making it happen. However many non-profits struggle to explain what their impact is in a clear and compelling way that motivates donations. If you want to read more about the relationship between facts and non-profit stories, read this article.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Why do I question this? Standing out in the noisy non-profit sector -- increasing the volume of your fundraising and communications is not the answer. And yet, this is a strategy I see non-profits getting stuck in this time of year. But friends, volume is NOT the basis for a solid fundraising or communications strategy.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I continue to evolve my thinking about how to tell non-profit stories. 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. I also read a lot of non-profit stories that are simply just the facts told chronologically.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The post 3 Data Year End Data Questions Your Nonprofit Should Be Asking appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. All jokes aside, the data your nonprofit collects on a daily daily basis has the potential to alter the course of your organization. However, your data is […].

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

The question has to be asked, then. The post Volunteers Or Donors: The Millennial Question appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Sign-Up for Nonprofit Insights for Targeting Volunteers in 2015. Subscribe to updates. Donors or volunteers?

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

However, sometimes the obvious, simpler questions are skipped over or ignored. The general question of why you should move to the cloud is a layered one, and is perhaps the most difficult question to answer. The question really hinges upon where your needs lie. What will your computing needs be then?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2021

Exit Rich, The 6 P Method To Sell Your Business For High Profit is the new book by Michelle Seiler Tucker and Sharon Lechter. You’ll find answers to your critical questions and issues , including: When and how do I plan my exit strategy? How do I maximize the profits of my business? What’s the best time to sell my business?

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Outsourcing critical processes, such as managed IT services, to specialized professionals may seem like a daunting task for your non-profit. Outsourcing, however, allows your non-profit to free itself from burdensome tasks it […]. General CRM data database Managed Services nonprofit npTech Office 365'

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NetWits

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Seth Godin has some firm beliefs and thoughtful insights when it comes to how non-profits can (and should) change the world. More recently Godin spoke with the Chronicle of Philanthropy about Innovation, Failure and Why Non-profits should stop operating like businesses. My Question to You.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 13, 2022

Questions to ask a potential vendor (PDF). Questions to ask Vendors. Have they developed other sites for non-profit orgs? . While it’s not hard to fake this, a few probing questions about previous projects should separate the fakers from the experts. Here is a helpful approach to getting vendors to bid. Experience.

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Vantage Point is hosting a free session for young professionals in the not-for-profit sector – this is your chance to ask an expert and get your questions answered. The post Register now for Vantage Point’s Young Leaders in Not-for-Profits final session appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JULY 25, 2020

Today I’m going to share 4 questions that I always use when I’m trying to answer the question, “What next?” The Four Questions For context, these questions come from one of my all-time favorite strategy books called Blue Ocean Strategy. Yes, it’s mostly a business book but they do have a few non-profit case studies in it!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When I edit, here are some questions I ask myself: Is there a clear message and distinct point of view? Additionally, inside The Storytelling Non-Profit Master Class, we spend a lot of time focused on improving your writing skills. Do the story and narrative help donors see how they can be on the “good” side?

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TechImpact

APRIL 30, 2014

They are unsure of how to differentiate between providers, which will offers more value over another, and simply do not know what questions to ask. Here are a few great questions to ask while you’re out shopping for your nonprofit’s cloud. The problem is, when nonprofits are preparing to choose a cloud provider , many fall flat.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Nonprofits have a lot of questions about technology advancements. Connecting Up lists the 5 main questions nonprofits need to ask themselves when choosing a cloud service. The post 5 Cloud Computing Questions Nonprofits Need Answers To appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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NetWits

JANUARY 14, 2011

The survey was focused on the for-profit world (don’t leave yet) and I know you as a reader of this blog are interested in the non-profit space, but I believe there’s a lot of insight we can learn from and apply to our sector. I’m just going to offer a few questions for you to consider.

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EveryAction

MAY 23, 2016

If you’re planning to interview at a nonprofit organization soon, but aren’t feeling comfortable talking about your for-profit achievements, read on for some humble tips from someone who has succeeded (and failed) at both. 20 Popular Nonprofit Interview Questions from Hiring Managers. Why we consider making the switch. Get creative.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

I hope you enjoy this snapshot of a conversation that left me with more questions than answers, a place where I always love to be. Early in my career, I was an intrapreneur heading a for-profit web development business under the umbrella of an association. Ask yourself these tough questions,” Greg replied.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

But when it comes to non-profits, what does it take to distinguish themselves among a plethora of charitable organizations? All good questions to be sure. Consider this: what about looking at the standard for-profit business model from a non-profit standpoint? Is one specific mission any more important than another?

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 9, 2010

Facebook is rolling out a new feature called Facebook Questions – similar to what’s offered by LinkedIn, Yahoo Questions, and other Q&A sites. Ask questions, answer them, and rate (or be rated) for best answers. What does this mean for nonprofits? A new way to reach potential supporters, and to spread the word about your cause!

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

Instead of only looking at how much revenue your products make, consider all the details behind the scenes that impact long-term profitability of your initiatives. Here are a few central questions to get you there: What is our association deeply passionate about? Customer segmentation is another helpful approach to consider.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

A tactical calendar, as its name suggests, is simply a calendar that shows when your non-profit will employ each of the fundraising tactics it is planning to use in a given year. The tactical calendar for your non-profit will almost certainly vary from this example. November – Begin yearly annual fund calls. Diversify or Die!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 18, 2020

I read it here on Seth Godin's blog years ago but I wanted to share it with you in our planning series because it captures something I see happen so often at non-profits -- solving problems that don't really need to be solved, which leads to more unnecessary problems needing to be solved. I can't take credit for this phrase.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2021

Digital Technology in the Non-for-Profit Sector 2020 :: Download. Pubblicato da Italia non profit. Survey questions cover website and email communications, online fundraising tools, social media, and productivity and security software. For Nonprofits in Asia Pacific: 1. 2021 Australian Communities Report :: Download.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 19, 2011

So your non-profit organization needs to get a website, finally – or to revamp the existing website, perhaps to make it work better for your members and donors, perhaps to reflect a change in direction or brand.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Still, it makes me cringe when I’m talking with a non-profit about some fundraising difficulties they are having, or some new program they want to launch, and everyone agrees, “We’ll just hold a fundraising event!” It’s easy for non-profits to revert to events. Why People Revert to Events. Why is it easy? But hold on a second….

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

For non-profits this is especially true: so many worthwhile organizations have to fight for recognition and, of course, monetary and time-and-talent support. These are all questions that every non-profit staff should be able to answer. And that fight should begin at that most holy of public spaces: your website.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Recently, I’ve encountered a phenomenon among development staffs and non-profit executive directors that seems to effect organizations both large and small. It causes non-profits to raise less money than they could, while expending far more energy and effort than necessary. The Problem. first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

that detailed the process of moving new prospects from investigating your non-profit to investing in your mission. Now, like most non-profits, I know about stewarding donors. Before going on, let’s answer the question, “What does it mean to ‘steward’ a donor?” For far too many non-profits, donor stewardship is an afterthought.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

As the conference nears I’m getting ready for an exciting session focused on the use of social media in the non-profit sector, but I need YOUR help. Once the panel discussion begins I’ll be taking questions from the audience as well as fielding questions via Twitter. Blackbaud’s conference for nonprofits is a few days away.

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BoardAssist

JULY 15, 2014

Do you feel you know the right questions to ask about your nonprofit’s strategy? This week, in her guest post for BoardAssist, she has provided six great strategy questions every board member should consider. How to Ask the Right Questions About Nonprofit Strategy. Here are some questions you might ask.

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

Your financial statements can provide insights into your company’s financial health, such as its revenue, expenses, and profits. I would also ask you questions about your company and its industry. The responses to the few questions that I asked were nonsense. Reading and note taking??) Your financial statements.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

In our roles as non-profit storytellers, we often need others to tell us their stories so that we have material to work with. As non-profit professionals, we are not therapists or medical professionals. I started my talk with a story about how I used to hate it when people would ask me the question, "So what's your story?"

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Today brings a must-read book for anyone who makes presentations at work, a club, a non-profit, or to any group of individuals the reader wants to persuade to take action. Sjodin Today, Sjodin shares these insights with us: Question: Of the 12 most common mistakes made when making a presentation, which one challenges the most people and why?

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