Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For organizations that are trying to connect with their supporters, telling a compelling story is essential. The Story of Self, Story of Us, and Story of Now Framework. This storytelling framework asks you to answer three basic questions: Story of Self: Why have you been called to serve? Story of Us.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Almost all organizations produce some sort of annual financial reporting, but it’s may not always be public information. provides the framework for organizations to tell their stories and remain accountable to their stakeholders.???. public service?organizations and tell the story of how?those?resources This method?focuses?on

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2022

As a result, educators have an important opportunity to harness and facilitate this passion by connecting students to the global citizen science community. Students have the chance to present the workshops’ findings to the global citizen science community and take part in the WEF’s programming.

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Read their story on Covenant House International and Barker & Scott Impact Powered by: Donor Engagement Nonprofits Digital communications & marketing Fundraising ideas Project QUEST This interview with Project Quest chief program officer Lelani Mercado discusses why they invested in a case management solution and the impact it made.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

That’s why we recommend contextualizing your impact numbers with a powerful story. By sharing compelling stories that highlight the real-life transformations resulting from their work, your grantees can demonstrate the impact they have on their communities. That rings true when it comes to telling stories.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Collaborative reporting: Nonprofits can facilitate partnerships between different news organizations to pool resources, share content, and cover stories more effectively. Collaboration with academia: Partner with educational institutions to create programs that benefit both students and local journalism.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 1, 2023

Why Engaging Alumni Matters: Alumni are more than just former students; they are the living embodiment of a school’s legacy. Impact Stories : Share compelling success stories and testimonials from students who have benefited from past fundraising efforts.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You want your letter to sparkle with a short, amazing story so the recipient will eagerly read the whole thing. Focus instead on the important work your organization is doing and tell me a quick story to engage my heart. Keep your story brief and focused on the message that this donor’s gift made a difference. Or where to start.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2019

Engaged current student and future alumni supporter : My daughter gets very excited when she hears talk about the university she’s attending. That’s because her university has done a great job of engaging her while she’s still a student. This gives her the opportunity to tell her story of how her school has impacted her life. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

This annual publication documents legal, political, and social developments in 54 countries and four European institutions over the past calendar year. We have a long way to go, but we’ll keep sharing our stories, and spreading education until Ireland is a country which celebrates its LGBTQ+ community in all our diversity and strength.”.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

The new book, Bridgebuilders , should be on the reading list of every public official, CEO, and civic leader. Furthermore, the outdated model that worked well at one time—identifying a problem and creating a program designed to solve it—is giving way to new, muti-sector approaches to create public value.” Eggers and Donald F.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Black History Month is a time to honor the incredible contributions the Black community has made throughout history and to take inspiration from those stories to shape a better future. DBG Detroit empowers students to be positive and productive members of society through education, athletics, mentorship, and intervention.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action. Storytelling matters in grant writing for two key reasons: Stories help you stand out. Stories make things real.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Reach out to Asian American student groups on college campuses as well. Notable AAPI athletes, journalists, or other public figures. Share stories that inspire giving. When making appeals, focus on real stories and the concrete outcomes made possible by donations. Their insights enlighten attendees.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

For many students, these school closures could mean the end of their formal education. We know educated girls strengthen economies, promote peace, and improve public health. Syrian refugees and Lebanese students learn for free. . . This is especially true for girls. Profound Change Starts With Local Partners.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

To kick off our new success stories. section of TechSoup.org we launched a contest last month for great digital inclusion stories. We called it the TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge. The challenge was that organizations had to tell their story with very few words – under 1,000 characters to be exact.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Some of these challenges include a lack of funding for schools, a lack of access to high-quality educational resources and opportunities, and a lack of support for students and teachers. Participate in public policy debates and advocacy efforts that affect underserved communities, and represent the interests and concerns of those communities.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 9, 2020

Story Bank If your non-profit wants to share stories and get more mileage out of your best stories, you need to have a story bank. A story bank is central place to capture any text, audio, video and photos associated with a story. Here's my step-by-step tutorial for setting up a story bank.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

You can also comment about news stories that relate to your mission. When the college admissions scandal broke, College Bound, an organization that helps low-income students secure college scholarships, they leveraged their expertise on admissions to share their story and build their online reach.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

A comprehensive solution will require a collective effort, and creative collaboration across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. OUSD is Focused on Holistic Student Support. To support the needs of these students, and to set a new standard that focuses on the whole student, it takes a diverse group of dedicated partners.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

This measurement signifies how much was done: number of students enrolled, number of concerts performed, number of sea turtles rescued. This category could include volunteer time, equipment, how many books were provided by a corporate partner, etc. Outputs : The products, goods, or services which result from an activity.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Then I’ll share the latest stories on the impact of our tech volunteerism and human rights tech efforts as well our new tech leadership. From people in Latin America who face severe water scarcity to at-risk human rights defenders and students with disabilities, our users and their families are the ones who best convey the impact of our work.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

If you are trying to decide whether to seek public funding to scale a well-developed program, a randomized control impact study would be helpful. Read more about impact management, and learn more about Mobile Pathways’ story. About the Author. Mélodie Kinet. Manager, Impact Innovation Strategy. Manager, Impact Innovation Strategy.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

At the merchandise table, your nonprofit’s volunteers may inform potential buyers that proceeds from each sale will go toward building a new playground to keep students healthy and active. Stories like these show donors that their support touches the lives of real people and encourages them to continue giving in the future.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Western Michigan University (WMU) is a large, public research-intensive university that has been helping students reach their potential through a pursuit of purpose since 1903. Around 20K students find that purpose each year across a range of undergraduate and graduate programs at WMU. Solidifying Student Success.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Even a quick scan of the form fields above will reveal that much of this information is available from any public repository of 990 forms filed annually by US nonprofits.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 8, 2023

Popup Charity Booths or Stands In places like shopping centers or public squares, instead of (or in addition to) collecting cash, signs can prompt passersby to donate via text. School or University Fundraisers Engage students, parents, and staff by integrating text-to-give into school events, sports games, or performances.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

We at Forum One believe that the sacrifice of African-Americans on behalf of our country is a story that needs to be told in order for people to better understand American history, especially the civil rights movement. Gripping Stories. • Rich stories, produced by the U.S. We are grateful to the U.S.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

With all these options, we wanted to look back and highlight some of the Issue Lab community’s most popular publications in 2022, featuring a wide array of topics ranging from education to participatory grantmaking and beyond. Expanding Equity: Inclusion & Belonging Guidebook , by the W.K.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They walk dogs at your animal shelter, ask for donations on your behalf, and spend their Saturday afternoons tutoring students. Publicize volunteer grant opportunities. For example, if teaching is your profession, you might feel most comfortable and fulfilled when spending your volunteering time tutoring young students.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The neat thing about Fiver is that there is time is built in for program staff to collect and story bank client testimonials, which means they’re not scrambling at the end. A good story is an incredible tool and whatever quote or story you decide to use, make sure it’s relatable and clear. Your donors want to hear those stories.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

School Auction Fundraising is a powerful tool for for that helps both public and private schools reach their goals and increase their impact. When telling the story of your school at the auction, remember you have access to lots of great personal stories you can tell, and draw on that strong connection between donors and the school community.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 5, 2022

Your email preference center is a webpage your subscribers use to select which topics they would like to receive emails about – sort of a pick-and-choose page that is tied to your Pardot public email lists. These interests are then used to define and segment the EPC public lists. Create your Public lists.

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Media Cause

MAY 20, 2021

In 1968, the International Symbol of Access was created by a Danish design student. Telling the story about a population requires more than a singular visual. Stories help create new pathways in people’s minds—connecting on a human and emotional level. The visual of a person in a wheelchair. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

A student at Ochoa Elementary in Tucson proudly displays her bounty of carrots after harvest day. The anecdotal stories are compelling: benefits overwhelmingly outweigh the costs in the usual cherry-picked examples. An intern working on a master’s degree in public health conducted the evaluation, so costs for the study were minimal.

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