Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

When you add a cinematic touch via video to that message, it becomes the most effective method to draw in viewers and spread the word about the work than any other available option. People love watching videos! Video has an unbelievable advantage over other forms of messaging. The Awareness Video. The Brand Story.

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Global Giving

APRIL 10, 2020

I have a confession: I have a crush on Zoom, the video conferencing platform. If you are suddenly tasked with turning an event into a webinar, these nonprofit video conferencing tips are for you. Here are my top six tips for Zoom (or your favorite video conferencing platform): 1. Practice and prepare.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

First names only! Here are 6 channel options: A simple phone call from you, or even better—a board member A postcard A video email A letter An email A text 3 time-saving ways to report impact with scale and efficiency (no matter how big or small you are!) Bomb Bomb offers free video email accounts to nonprofits.

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Kindful

APRIL 26, 2021

With all that energy going into the copy, the videos and photos included in the appeal can sometimes seem like an afterthought. However, for your donors, photos and videos can actually be even more powerful in informing their decision to give than the words you choose to use. Work to collect a really good photo or video for each one.

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

At the Nonprofit Marketing Summit earlier this month, I shared how we do this—from how we rethought why we are on social media and our process for repurposing content (without getting too repetitive). We highlight trends in the sector, drill down into nonprofit data, offer tips for fundraising and grantwriting, and share free resources.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 23, 2022

If you are new to the virtual and or hybrid event video world, you might be confused and apprehensive about the many different types of event video options you can choose from. Should you shoot video ahead of time or let speakers potentially go off-script with live video? Intro to Event Video.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

However, there is nothing more powerful than having parents of children who has benefited from a program make calls to donors thanking them for their donations and sharing the impact your programs have had on their children. Share the cookbook with donors, combining the joy of giving with the joy of sharing delicious recipes.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

It all comes down to one word: sharing. For instance, ever get swept up in the Facebook videos that automatically play as you scroll through your feed page? For instance, ever get swept up in the Facebook videos that automatically play as you scroll through your feed page? Lean on your core supporters.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. By appealing to a wide range of our senses, videos capture our attention and activate our emotions, unlike any other medium. The original DIY video platform, YouTube, is now the world's second largest social network and search engine.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Self-reflection / Gift of significance Before describing three suggested actions, allow us to share something important that we’ve learned. If you’d like our help with suggested talking points or a sample script, we’d be glad to provide that too. Flash engagement video recording. Share with us in the comments section below.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

There’s all kinds of videos you can watch. So let me share my slides with you all. So we’re going to talk about scripts, and strategy, and tactics, yes, but we’re also going to step into greater courage. I got plenty of videos on my YouTube that they can watch about how to build more courage. Here we go.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

40+ Ways Empower Your Board Members for Fundraising Season Inform Hold a fundraising season kick-off dinner Give board members the option to give rather than fundraise Share 2021 Giving Tuesday Stats Stay in touch on fundraising goals and progress Share: How Nonprofits Build Donor Trust – Be Transparent Train on new fundraising software (like (..)

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 12, 2019

Think for a second, how many videos have you watched this week? If your browsing habits are anything like the majority of people’s, chances are you see at least a couple of videos every day. Video content has grown to be so ubiquitous that you’d need to go out of your way to avoid watching them. What Is An Explainer Video?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

Work with your staff and volunteers who work directly with the people you serve to capture stories like this one for sharing in thank-you notes. Instead share the true situation of the people or families you serve and how the donor’s contribution will make a difference. Personalized thank-you video. I don’t like this approach.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2013

Digital Storytelling is in the air around TechSoup these days, and thanks to a grant from Symantec we have been able to experiment and create some new videos. We aimed to make this video informative, concise, and personable. Just as important, lighting in your set can make or break our video. What did you think about our video?

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Organic social is considered free, non-paid content created, uploaded, and shared within social platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube. Meaning yes, TikTok and Instagram videos are now in Google Search results, not only in “branded” searches. How can you make your video more searchable?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2021

A selfie video from your office could offer people a peek behind the curtain at your organization, and can be a powerful tool for updates, announcements, or even day-in-the-life-of-a-staffer content. Take advantage of the multitude of different ways people discover, consume, and share media. Most of all, remember to say thank you.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Note – Photos or a video of your characters are HIGHLY recommended. And if you can use your Core Number to share what it costs to feed that child lunch, even better! Pictures and Videos Can be Worth a Thousand Dollars They can also be worth a thousand words. Photos and videos are crucial to the success of your story.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Invite everyone to share how they got involved with the organization, what their role is, and why it means so much to them. Instead share a message about an upcoming campaign and encourage them to personalize the message. Share with them your organization’s brand strategy and messaging goals. They are already doing that.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It’s popular ,” Aaron shared. Address the donor by name, explain how their contribution will make a difference, and consider including a short video featuring a beneficiary expressing gratitude. They draw from an archive of videos and pictures to insert in the series that they also make available to their members.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. It’s a great idea to prepare an outline to follow, or a script to rehearse, so that you’ll be confident, clear, and determined! Transition. Connect/ Discuss/ Educate.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

With the right best practices, video conferencing can allow your team to forge personal connections with supporters, no matter how remote. Make sure everyone representing your nonprofit, from volunteers to board members, follows video conferencing software etiquette such as: . Scripts and templates. Calls to action.

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Forj

MARCH 8, 2017

I know you’ve heard it, “Video is the next big thing” and “Video converts”… Marketers hear this all day long, and it’s true. Videos are a great way to reach your audience and resonate on a personal level. Video can be a scary thing, especially if you’re the one in it.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

So, the next time you reach out to say thanks, share a story that shows how they helped you carry out your mission. If you’re sharing one person’s story (with their permission, of course), see if you can have them sign the card. Make a video. . Come up with a simple script for a short video. Thank them publicly. .

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Your emailed welcome kit could contain a link to a video giving a quick virtual tour of your programs or a personal welcome from you. You’ll be tempted to share a ton of info in your welcome kit – don’t. It helps to provide the people making calls with a script. You could also do a video shout-out. Thank you!”.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

For example, a nonprofit dedicated to conservation might share updates on the population rates of endangered species a supporter donated to help protect. They could even go the extra mile by focusing on a specific animal, giving them a name and sharing the progress the animal has made since the nonprofit started supporting them.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Skip to the video to watch a short conversation between Chantal Forster, Candid's C. Here's the backstory: In the summer of 2021, over 130 funders shared example grant applications with TAG as part of our involvement in the #FixtheForm campaign with GrantAdvisor.org. questions) that are similar and shared by many funders.

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NetWits

MAY 12, 2011

Well how many words is a video worth? While a static image can help your participant personalize their fundraising page, just think what a video could do. Help your event participants understand the power of a video appeal and even provide a script they can use to record their own!

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Kindful

MARCH 11, 2021

In this post, I’ll share the attributes to look for to choose the best board retreat facilitator to make it worth their time. The best facilitators will have dozens of written and video testimonials on their websites. They don’t follow a script. But how do you choose? In-the-trenches experience. Credibility. Impact-driven.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This can even take the form of a video, with you thanking the donor personally in just 15-20 seconds. Learn more in my free Donor Thank You Calls eBook + Script. Ask the donor to take another action, such as volunteer, attend a free event, sign a petition, complete a survey, or share on social media. One week after gift: .

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Still wondering if you have what it takes to tell a story through video? By the end of this post and with a bit of practice, you’ll understand and have the skills to turn your story into a great video, from planning to shooting to editing to publishing to sharing, all on the smartphone you carry in your pocket! Of course you do!

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

Social Media Content : AI writers can craft compelling social media posts, including captions, images, and videos, that promote a nonprofit’s mission and encourage action. Video Scripts : AI writers can help nonprofits create compelling video scripts that showcase their work, impact, and vision.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Formed as a response to the work our community was already doing, the program provides a framework to support nonprofit and education professionals looking to volunteer their ideas, skills, and expertise to build innovative solutions and share them with the broader Salesforce.org community. There are 33 more videos in production now.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Bring skills to the table to do tasks you can’t afford to hire out (like bookkeeping, lawn maintenance, facility maintenance, video editing, etc.). Thank-you video: Shoot a short video thanking your volunteers. Upload the video to YouTube and send your volunteers the link. Don’t make anything long or fancy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2012

We sent them each kits with journals and cameras and asked them to share their stories. As people began to share their experiences, we looked for powerful stories that illustrated the mission of the American Red Cross. We talked to hundreds of participants and looked for people who were eager to share their stories.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

And you’ll be able to share that as well. If you’re going to share this with a board member, that’d be kind of fun too. So I’m going to stop sharing my screen and we’ll see if we can get your slides going here again. Just let me know if the slides are sharing. We’ll get them to you.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

One of our favorite posts is about data hygiene (which can easily be a snooze to read about), but they take on the subject by creating a script for an old-school PSA. The Storytelling Nonprofit’s Vanessa Chase knows the power of sharing impact with donors. BETH’S BLOG. His 3 rules: Fundraising is all about specificity.

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