The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. Yes, it’s 2018 and we are still talking about the power and benefits of storytelling. 15 Minute Storytelling Workouts. 30 Minute Storytelling Workouts. 60 Minute Storytelling Workouts.

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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. Why Supporting People Sharing Individual Stories is Necessary Do we always have the best perspective to support people through their storytelling process? I tell other people’s stories for a living.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Evening meals sometimes went on for hours as we continued our storytelling. When I began writing proposals, storytelling was the only way I knew to convey the problems my organization faced and what we were doing to overcome those problems. But storytelling still plays a prominent role in all requests that I write.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Importance of Testimonials Testimonials are personal endorsements, typically in the form of a statement or story, that reflect a person’s experience with your nonprofit. Regularly update your collection of testimonials to reflect current experiences and ensure ongoing relevance. Who are your target storytellers?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

This include: strategic dialogue as a data, inclusion as a data, measuring results, and using data for storytelling. To frame it with a leadership skill, we asked participants to use “internal or active listening” and take notes during the talks. Overnight Reflection. Then we opened up for discussion.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Julia Campbell is social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Users pin images, videos, and articles that reflect who they want to be, places they want to travel, things they want to try. What you pin reflects who you want to be.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here ! Get in touch at LizAlbertFundraising.com !

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

CauseVox’s New Site Editor allows you to craft your perfect page without any design or tech experience and elevate your visual storytelling. Enhanced Storytelling Master the art of storytelling with our DIY, easy-to-use, self-service page builder.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The celebration of cultural diversity is meant to build cultural competency and promote self-reflection. At TechSoup, the annual observance unites colleagues from around the globe with events and activities including speakers, performances, storytelling, and even recipe sharing.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

For a second time in April, the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge partnered with the CommBuild tweet chat. This time the topic was on storytelling and social sharing for communities. The chat opened with the question, "How does storytelling build and strengthen community? Social Networking Web 2.0

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Forum One

DECEMBER 28, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close and we are excited for 2023, we have spent time reflecting on the past year and all we have accomplished. Data Storytelling That Deepens Engagement: NYU’s City Health Dashboard. Digital Impact Summit. Drive Impact with your Digital Program. Prioritizing an Inclusive Customer Experience in Government.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Your logo, tagline, colors, and fonts should all be consistent and reflect your brand identity. Your branding should be reflected in all your communications, from your website and social media pages to your print materials and events. Your branding should be a true reflection of your organization’s mission, vision, and values.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Reflecting on the past success of your fundraising efforts while also learning about emerging fundraising trends can help you decide how to best allocate resources for the upcoming year. Leverage the power of storytelling to add extra personal detail to your supporters’ donations and foster a deeper bond with your sustaining level donors.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

As we make the transition into 2024, I have been reflecting a lot on the last year as well as my dreams for the year ahead. Impact measured through storytelling Finally, as we look at the year ahead, I would be remiss if I did not mention impact. The idea of measuring our work and impact is certainly not new.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

You don’t have to jam all of these components into your annual report if they don’t reflect your goals. One of its best features is how it weaves the narrative of “Rising to the Challenges in Two Years of Crisis” throughout the report to combine storytelling with data-informed impact.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Here are five steps you can take to make that happen with your storytelling: 1. Then, rather than focusing your storytelling on your foundation, you can focus it on those potential partners. It’s the most basic rule of storytelling – and it’s something we cannot forget when we’re sharing stories about our work. Show, don’t tell.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2015

In his book, Paul demonstrates how storytelling is a powerful business tool that can mean the difference between mediocre results and phenomenal success. Since the book was published about three years ago, my admiration for Paul's passion for storytelling and helping to teach people how to effectively tell stories has only but grown.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

During the chat, @GivingTues will start with welcomes, and then lead a discussion about storytelling best practices. MyGivingStory, in its second year, is a nationwide campaign and social media storytelling contest to inspire public discussion about the reasons people give. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Alchemy Conference.

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Forum One

APRIL 21, 2021

As we take this week to reflect on the substantial work that so many organizations do day in and day out to protect our planet—from rallying volunteers to shaping public policy—we are thrilled to shine a light on our clients at NRDC who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. To help the site win, be sure to cast your vote today!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Submitted by Chad Norman, publisher of I dig webby things.and I bet you do too So much of social media and relationship marketing revolves around storytelling, and this is especially true for nonprofits. These artists are all great examples of how media can be used for social change - as a vehicle for storytelling. And he did it well.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. The reach, impression, and even engagement metrics provided by the top social networks on organic posts are often inflated and not a true reflection of the power (or lack of power) of your pages and profiles.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 7, 2017

On a beautiful location in a former jazz-era night club, a committed team works on storytelling activities to bring different communities in the city together, and contribute to a happier, more engaged city. They created storytelling events and shows, which prompted other communities to start telling their own stories.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Storytelling is also a powerful tool to engage your stakeholders, especially with compelling images and graphics. Reporting on membership is vital, as it directly reflects on the health of your association. Think about creative ways to feature member achievements. Ask if any will submit a story or picture to showcase their success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The afternoon featured six mini-workshops that drilled down in the use of the tools such as Facebook , Blogging , Storytelling , Listening , Twitter , and Social Media 101. (The Some Reflections. That is one reason why I always incorporate a reflection at the end that helps participates identify one small action step.

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2021

The website helps visitors tackle personal questions of reflection around racial awareness, perspective, and experience. To mark its anniversary, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories and moments from the last 50 years. Fighting Polluters Since 1970.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!) They like people, are dedicated and enthusiastic about your cause, are great storytellers and listeners , and have a natural gift for raising money (of course!).

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Branding & Storytelling. It should be the epicenter of your brand and storytelling. It should reflect and showcase the quality of impact you are making, not look dated or unprofessional. Your brand and your impact story are what supporters get passionate about.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

For Mercy Corps, that meant storytelling. But then, in our ongoing conversation about social media, my colleagues realized something: we didn't have to reinvent the wheel. We didn't have to do anything radically different from what we were doing on our own website.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When I talk with non-profit professionals about their storytelling endeavors, I often get asked questions about interviewing someone for their story. The post Story Interviews for Non-Profits appeared first on The Storytelling Non-Profit. For the recent interview I did, I prepared 5 questions.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

From scientists to politicians, activists to storytellers, women have always played a major role in shaping society into what it is today. The theme was chosen in “recognition of women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, and more.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Before the struggles of 2020 become a distant memory, nonprofit leaders need to model self-reflection and lead their teams through the exercise of identifying what was done well and what could have been done differently.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

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. Webinar Next-Level Storytelling Tactics for Nonprofits Learn More 5.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

This requires funders to examine their practices including grant applications, reporting requirements, decision-making structures, and program design to determine whether they reflect the inequities they seek to eliminate. Here are three actions to take to commit to funding Black communities and leaders for the long-term: .

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Your social channels should reflect your mission and values. Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your followers. Your donors and supporters are on social media and you need to be too! At the heart of a strong social communications plan is relevant and compelling content.

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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

For more tips on how to use different storytelling tools to draw in your audience, download The Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling. 4 Storytelling Tips to Boost Recurring Donations. They use their story to forge an emotional connection with donors and motivate them to take immediate action. Identify the Right Target Audience.

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Forum One

JANUARY 4, 2022

As we wrap up our reflection on 2021 and are ready to kick start 2022, we are immensely proud of the strategies, designs, and tools we’ve developed to help our mission-driven clients have an impact in the areas they care about most.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

As I dug into the advice, I couldn’t help but reflect on the way I engage with nonprofit social media: Is the use of humor and short-form video crucial for brands to grab my attention? Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos.

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