Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

. —– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. Bonus: nonprofits can apply to get Animoto Pro for free !

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Email fundraising has become increasingly difficult, but many of the organizations in our sample of 24 nonprofits saw strong results this December. Telling the story or your organization, connecting on an authentic, emotional level — that still matters. It may seem dispiriting when you craft the perfect email and only.05%

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What stories would you tell? They need you to tell them a story that interests them and moves them. Isaac, I just have to share this story… Taylor, this is too cool not to share! Want more samples? Sample email Let’s look at an example of a fundraising email done well. Try my kitchen table exercise.

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

I would look for surveys that have been conducted recently and that have a large sample size. I recently heard a story about a high school student who used ChatGPT to write an essay. Customer surveys can give you valuable insights into your customers’ thoughts and feelings about your company. Industry reports.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. She asked staff to give 15 minutes of their time to handwrite a card and prepared them with ready-made assets, stationery, stamps, and sample scripts. To spend the day thanking instead of asking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2009

Earlier this week the Storytelling & Social Media series from NTEN and TechSoup Global launched with Amy Sample Ward , who is the community builder at Netsquared , as the first speaker. Social Media Building Blocks View more presentations or upload your own. tags: nonprofit nptech ).

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

There is no one-size-fits-all RFP, but that doesn’t mean that organizations shouldn’t feel the need to write their life story — especially if it is a small project. Feature Requirements : Describe the major required features from the perspective of the user (short user stories). Here are the 4 stages of writing an effective RFP.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2011

One of the winners was Katy Gilbert from Stories of Our City. Background on the project: Stories of Our City is a worldwide project sharing true stories from around the world. With this in mind, we asked questions in 3 primary areas: content- “what kind of stories do people like?&#. Funny or Dramatic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Access to an entire library of marketing templates, sample fundraising campaigns, and industry best practices. The opportunity to join a community of other nonprofit professionals using the platform to share ideas, success stories, and lessons learned.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

provides the framework for organizations to tell their stories and remain accountable to their stakeholders.???. and tell the story of how?those?resources You should provide samples of your documentation as appropriate to accompany these requirements. This method?focuses?on on the use?of of resources more than profitability,?with

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M+R

JANUARY 11, 2022

Overall, groups were split on whether they raised more or less overall digital revenue than end-of-year 2020 — in fact, our sample was split exactly 50/50! Kinda like…2021. This includes all online revenue — ads, email, sms, etc. You might begin to believe there is no normal anymore. Hello, SEARCH!

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2022

Think of these budgets as a way to describe your project’s story to grantmakers with numbers, instead of words. Next, take a look at our Proposal Budget sample documents (a free Candid Learning account is needed to view them) to see how other nonprofits have formatted their budgets and what was included. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Reach out to them individually, listen to their stories, and express genuine appreciation for their support over the years. Share donor stories : Highlight pithy stories of individuals who have made planned gifts and the lasting impact it has had on your organization. Older donors often appreciate storytelling and nostalgia.

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

In this one-hour class, you’ll learn: How to build a major donor funnel for your non-profit The best ways to tell the story of your organization so it appeals to major givers The step-by-step system for finding a steady stream of new major donors How to cultivate new major donors and build stronger relationships with them. Bonus Item!

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2009

View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. I’d love to hear your stories about how you’ve used social media on your own, discovered something that could work for your organization and made it happen! You can view the slides below or view the PDF w/ Speaker Notes for more information about the slides. What do you think?

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Roundtree

APRIL 20, 2022

Video is the most powerful way to tell a story and garners the most engagement. Images tell their own story. Download our overview and explore our services with samples of work. It has the most utility. It can be used across social media, email, website, and live events. Photography: $2,500. Those fees add up every month. .

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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2021

To get your supporters excited about joining your event and helping you raise funds, you need a compelling story that’s easy to share with friends and family. Make Your Story Easy To Understand And Share. Sample “Registration Now Open” email. Create Powerful Messages. What impact are we having on our mission? Analyze Your Data.

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OneCause

MARCH 27, 2023

Here’s a sample of speakers from last year to get you excited for those to come: 3. Share your story with fellow Raise attendees. Interact with amazing speakers Event fundraisers, industry experts, and thought leaders from across the country will present fundraising best practices and share relevant trends.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Donors are in the driving seat, with a plethora of giving options distributed across a smaller sample of the population. As major donors seek partners to make their own change in world, measuring your impact and telling your story are critical tools for establishing trust and long-lasting relationships.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Teach Them to Fundraise and Provide Samples. Provide samples of everything. Supply sample fundraising emails, Facebook posts, tweets, phone scripts, thank you notes, approved logos, etc. Provide fundraising success stories. Make your default “My Story” compelling on fundraising pages.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

These are the types of characteristics you’ll find in a tactical report: The publisher has authority relating to the report’s topic and the report has real examples and stories cited within The insights from the report are drawn from a sample size that is meaningful to reference.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Here’s a sample script you can use: . “Hi! Thanks to your gift, last year, we [what the donor’s gift accomplished, perhaps as described in the story you told in your appeal letter]. In the letter, we described the story of [insert story]. Let me remind you…] [You didn’t? Let me summarize…].

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Give one of your event headliners or emcees the reins of your Instagram story for the day. Tag your account in a story. Here are a few more ways to leverage Instagram during your event: Add updates to your Instagram Story. Create stories to highlight event activities or get your followers excited about a specific event activity.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. If you’re not sure what to say, here’s a list of sample phrases you can use to thank donors.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In this section, do your best to succinctly peak the prospective funder’s interest in your specific project by incorporating data-driven insights and human stories that bring your need to life. Tap into the power of your colleagues’ feedback, and don’t forget to revise and edit your proposal before submitting it.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

It’s a 1950s converted 2-story apartment complex painted canary yellow. . Here’s a sample opening line to make it easy: “Dear John, five years ago you made your first gift to us. If you have a delightful donor experience to share or a story about how you’ve delighted a donor drop it in the comments! .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Stories with purpose don’t just materialize—they’re strategically planned, they’re creatively crafted, and designed to achieve measurable outcomes. Hatch is a concierge that connects you to a suite of tools and a growing community of storytellers to help you leverage your stories to drive social impact. What Makes a Story Great.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Today, I want to present a sample year-end fundraising e-mail for a fictional non-profit organization. This sample e-mail is based on several very successful year-end e-mails I have used for real-world organizations in the past, but the names and identifying information have all been changed. Click here to make your donation now!

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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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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Create Personas and outline tasks: Create a sample person that represents each audience group you serve. Good visual design includes engaging imagery, stewardship, real stories of impact, and clearly demonstrates your mission and focus through simple, concise visual cues. Testing Your Visual Story. It should inspire action!

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

This includes those event-specific logos to use in all your marketing as well as guidelines and samples of donor engagement strategies. Share Your Library’s Specific Story Library Giving Day is your opportunity to spotlight the range of services your library provides for your community.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

There’s calls to action, story telling, questions and requests, and much more. And, more importantly, some of the messages, the stories and the campaigns don’t even come from you! Because it isn’t JUST a conversation! They come from your supporters. . 5: How it Happens.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

In this guide, we’ll offer some tips and sample scripts you can use when calling donors to request a face-to-face meeting or directly request donations. Every donor has a story to tell about their connection to __ (name the organization, institution, or mission). Let’s dive in! Why and when to use a script for fundraising.

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sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2021

With a qualitative research method like this one, you really don’t need a large sample size to get good data. Tell me a story about how or why our mission is meaningful to you. We love hearing stories from our supporters about how they came to volunteer with us. Here are some examples: User Interviews.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 30, 2021

This is just a sampling of the events we hosted in 2021! In this webinar, we went back to the very beginning to discuss the process of curating content, visualizing the digital experience, and involving internal teams along the way.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Repeated content, like blog posts, event listings, or even things like your programs or success stories. You don’t need to go all-out creating a design system with code samples—even a living document with screenshots and a few notes on how each pattern is used would help. 2) Content that was originally static but needs to be updated.

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