Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This is part one of a series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller. Good communication is the key to being an effective fundraiser, building strong relationships, leading well, and serving the people you’re working to help. Storytelling is one of the most powerful forms of communication. I have good news!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

That’s where storytelling comes in. In this article, I’m going to talk about the common challenges of explaining non-profit impact and go over the action steps you can take to explain your non-profit’s impact through storytelling. If you write grant applications, you may have these numbers handy. What does this number represent?

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Whether your donors are transactional or high value (including mid-level and recurring donors) or participatory (like event participants and volunteers), building healthy relationships with them today—and retaining them—recognizes the responsibility we all have to our constituents, our communities, and, ultimately, to ourselves.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

One way to differentiate your organization and drive greater giving is through the power of storytelling. Storytelling in Fundraising is a powerful tool that can help nonprofits connect with donors, inspire action, and create meaningful impact. Emotional storytelling is more effective in fundraising than facts and figures alone.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Here are five ways to prove impact through storytelling—and how you, the grantmaker, can help. Your role as a grantmaker could involve providing guidance on ethical and trauma-informed storytelling practices , ensuring that an individual’s story is shared with dignity and respect.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. Harold led an exercise that challenged us to find ways to be more intentional with our storytelling. About the Author. Cristina Jones.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

of storytelling will help you drastically increase your organization’s revenue and impact. ” Good communication leads to better relationships. Good communication is the secret to cultivating better relationships , and better relationships lead to real change. Happy storytelling!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour) Cost: Free Presented by: John Mark Vanderpool , Co-founder of Social Impact Solutions Rebecca Alfred , Charity Relationships Lead, Trellis.org Nonprofits and charities know they need to invest their time into what will be the best return on their efforts.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Lazy Communicators Got a Workout Words either make or break online relationships. The idea that separation makes for more complex relationships is somewhat counterintuitive. Trusting relationships and a family atmosphere already existed. Stuart Meyer is currently Founder and Chief Storyteller, Social Frequency Media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Social platforms are all about relationships first. Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. Followers will tune out repetitive asks for money. Don’t fake it.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Build relationships, focus on cultivation, and practice time-blocking to navigate challenges with confidence and purpose. Unlocking Donor Engagement: Designing Tiny Habits That Increase Fundraising Success With Juni Felix What the Fundraising Struggling to establish strong relationships or sustain donor support? Listen to this episode.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

As we move into 2024, while there will be more bright shiny objects dangled in front of you than ever before, know that relationships matter most. That’s because human beings are hardwired for nonprofit storytelling. Nonprofit storytelling is the foundation of every successful marketing and fundraising campaign.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Janti specifies that the relationships built over time in local communities is critical to sustainable change. Storytelling: Don’t fall back on brand reliance. The cultural pulse changes over time and so too must your storytelling strategy. Placing a value on efficiency will translate to greater mission outcomes.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Grab the oars of compelling storytelling , row with gusto and make your application stand out. This storytelling can even jazz up your overall communication strategy. Cultivating Relationships with Funders You know that secret ingredient in the best of recipes? And what’s more? A well-articulated proposal?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Beyond the Ballroom: Make Your Charity Gala a Donor Cultivation Powerhouse Fundraising events offer more than just glitz and glamour; they’re a potent tool for cultivating relationships with potential donors and qualifying them for future giving. Remember, nurturing relationships is key to unlocking long-term support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2011

One of the themes raised up as the GEO/Monitor Institute conference came to an end was the importance of trust and relationship building in networks. The philanthropic exploration of networks potentially offers a new platform or frame to talk about the need to explicitly value process and relationship-based work. John Esterle.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

One way to encourage people to support your organization is through great nonprofit storytelling. By using narrative and storytelling techniques, you’ll be able to communicate your nonprofit’s mission and impact while building stronger emotional connections with your audience. Where Should You Use Nonprofit Storytelling?

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John Kenyon

MARCH 5, 2024

So, keep those storytelling skills sharp and remember: authenticity beats automation any day. So, keep nurturing those relationships and inspiring change, one person at a time. You can’t just plug in some keywords and expect to connect with hearts and minds. – Governance Glitches: Board meetings with robots? Not happening!

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It’s part graphic design, part design-thinking, part storytelling, part strategic thinking and part love note to you amazing humans who work so hard for your causes, your donors, your mission, and your desire to contribute and make positive change in our world.” Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Rely on established relationships. Leverage storytelling to build a base. As a best practice, use a constituent relationship manager (CRM) such as those included in EveryAction’s guide to picking a nonprofit CRM to help organize and monitor your campaign’s success. Rely on established relationships. Where do they live?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Leverage the power of storytelling to add extra personal detail to your supporters’ donations and foster a deeper bond with your sustaining level donors. Some of the hard work may already be done with pre-established relationships. However, knowing where to start and how to connect with these personalities can be tricky!

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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. Storymakers2014 fundraising crowdfunding digital storytelling causevox' Cool photos?

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Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

With elections happening around the world in 2024 and changing attitudes toward institutions, democracy, and foundational principles, mission-driven organizations should prepare for the possibility of fundamental shifts in their relationships with constituents. Be ready to reset fundraising Alongside trust, donor behavior is also shifting.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

This thank you letter can be the gateway to building a long lasting relationship between the donor and your cause. Storytelling is a tactic that many non-profit organizations use in order to create empathy between the donors and the project, and to also share the results of their contributions.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Building strong relationships with donors is the backbone of successful fundraising. Assure your donors that your intention is to build a deeper relationship and understand their connection to the mission, rather than a direct solicitation. Your introduction letter plays a pivotal role in initiating these relationships.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

One of the most effective ways this can be done is through storytelling. In this episode of the sgENGAGE Podcast, host Christine Newman is joined by two storytelling experts, Jocelyn Wright and Kirk Lilwall of Blackbaud University. Storytelling for diverse audiences. Visual Storytelling for the Modern Nonprofit.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 29, 2023

Storytelling as a Trust Builder: Unveil the profound impact of real-life testimonials and narratives on donor engagement. This webinar promises insights and ideas to enhance your donor relationships, engagement, and retention. Digital Transformation in Giving: Explore the latest trends in payment methods and how to capitalize on them.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

It reminds them that they’ve supported you in the past and that they have a relationship with you. If you want to build authentic relationships with your supporters, your organization must get personal, too. An email campaign that is only asking is missing an opportunity for connection and relationship building.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge is underway! If you haven't heard, during the month of April TechSoup is hosting our 4 th annual Digital Storytelling Challenge designed to inspire, educate, and empower nonprofits, libraries and social good organizations to tell their story through video and photos. Aaron Bramley Lights.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

relationships). How did the meat of the story result in a change to relationships, satisfaction, income, impact, environment, or situation? Madison Gonzalez is a National Public Speaker, Storyteller of the Year Award-Winner, Best-Selling Author of Dear Mirror, Events Manager, and Published Poet. character against nature.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Fresh Eyes Digital is a women- and queer-owned digital fundraising and marketing firm that works with progressive and nonpartisan nonprofit organizations to build better relationships with their online audiences—and turn those audiences into loyal donors and activists. Get in touch at FreshEyesDigital.com !

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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. It started as a community project rooted in relationship-building. A diversity of people and stories is the reason it exists.

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CauseVox

MARCH 23, 2022

She shares amazing key tips, from growing a relationship to branding everything. What Taylor and Rob covered in this interview: About Carousel Ranch Top fundraising hacks Carousel Wishes & Valentine Kisses P2P fundraising structure The strong why in storytelling Success with CauseVox #1 fundraising mistake nonprofits do.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

In this blog, you’ll find articles about: Donor Cultivation, Workplace Dynamics, and Relationship Building through Technology. His blog provides witty insights into building long-lasting relationships with donors. Fundraising is about building relationships. It’s a two-way relationship. THE STORYTELLING NONPROFIT.

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Forum One

MARCH 29, 2011

A few weeks ago I once again had the privilege of presenting at the Nonprofit Technology Conference on the topic of storytelling. During the last two conferences I've spoken on Putting Storytelling Strategy into Practice and The New Culture of Storytelling. read more.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone. When humans hear a story, the chemicals cortisol, dopamine, and oxytocin are released in our brains—the chemicals that form memories, keep us engaged, and deepen our relationships.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2012

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Campaign. kicked off with a special edition of Nonprofits Live on the topic of collaborative storytelling. Collaborative storytelling refers to working with a team, sometimes distributed, to produce video. See more digital storytelling learning opportunities at the official TSDigs page.

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