Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. It shows everyone your cause is an investment that the broader community supports and champions. To spend the day thanking instead of asking. She made it fun with decorations and a staff photo contest.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 14, 2023

For example, I can provide summaries of factual topics or create stories. Bard is able to generate different creative text formats, like poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, email, letters, etc. Origin Stories ChatGPT and Bard use different large language models. Bard has the potential to be a very useful tool.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Create a short, powerful, well-written script that callers can use as a guide, but allow the callers freedom to go off script and just express their gratitude. Better yet, if appropriate, seat one beneficiary at each donor table, or at least, have them walk around and introduce themselves and share a story.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As you probably know, this is the most lucrative time of the year to ask for the support of our friends, family, co-workers, and online followers, so your action now can have a significant impact. If you’d like our help with suggested talking points or a sample script, we’d be glad to provide that too. Please let us know.

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Forum One

APRIL 21, 2021

Telling the story of 50 years of impact. To mark its anniversary, NRDC launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories and moments from the last 50 years. Crafting a compelling story. Our team partnered with NRDC to conceptualize how to capture these highlights in an engaging and informative story.

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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. This story should be short and to the point. Thanks to generous supporters like you, we were able to move S.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

You can see donors would respond positively were they to hear more from charities about the impact of their giving, and if they felt they were treated with appreciation for their support – at whatever level. Email a first-person story about the impact of the donation. Learn more in my free Donor Thank You Calls eBook + Script.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Tip: Plan to email your supporters more than once. Here’s a sample script you can use: . “Hi! I’m Claire, and I’m calling on behalf of [your organization] to let you know how much your previous support meant! I was wondering if you received our recent letter asking for your renewed support this year. Let me summarize…].

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Use this list to support them through the fundraising process. Don’t feel overwhelmed. Remember that fundraising is not comfortable for most people, including your board members. Make it easy and fun for them, touch their hearts, and give them some love.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

While traditional methods can still impact supporters, more and more organizations interested in starting an advocacy initiative look to virtual campaigns first. Whether your nonprofit is interested in spreading awareness or influencing how their supporters might vote , virtual campaigns have the potential to reach a large audience, fast.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Step 1: Use AI to Generate Your Video Content The first step is generating the raw content for your short video scripts. Or using supporter testimonials as commentary for “person on the street” style videos. You can do this manually, but AI tools make it much faster.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

They support a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs nationwide. Aaron and his team provide technical support for the fundraising and direct marketing efforts of the agency partners, especially to support the 200 food banks. Shorter copy that tells a moving story is best.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It takes commitment, guts, and a great story. When I focus on donors, it’s a matter of which program they want to support. Pretend it’s another charity you choose to support. It might be a smaller gift than they usually give, but they’ll keep supporting your work to the best of their ability. Soak that in.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

These committed donors provide the support you need to spread awareness about your cause, generate excitement about your events, recruit volunteers, and of course, fund your mission. Vaguely knowing they’re contributing to a good cause alone isn’t enough for the majority of supporters. Personalize communication.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Collect all the good-news/feel-good stories that you did not use during Giving Tuesday and send them out one at a time over the last few days of the year using both email and social media. Texts from people thanking your organization for support make wonderful end-of-year posts. Thank the donor for their past support.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 21, 2022

The Senior Cloud Consultant – QA will be an instrumental member of the project team testing Salesforce software features as part of a collaborative team and assisting with support requests. This role is responsible for executive quality review of our clients’ Salesforce implementations. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship Travel: ?10

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

You have to collect stories and photos of program participants, get their consent, pull data on your programs, clean up your donor database, plan events, schedule donor meetings, print materials, fix your mail merge and lick a thousand envelopes ? What is the story you want to tell for 2020? What story will the press want to hear?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

Turning your supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. Supporters can raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. Organizations that turn supporters into fundraisers continue to be leaders in online fundraising , and this growth is now an important contributor to their overall revenue.

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sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2021

All you need is a basic script of questions you’ll ask and 6-8 participants. 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. This method is ideal for understanding motivations.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

For example, you can start your prompt with “Write a heartfelt story for an 8-yr old about…” or “Provide a never-heard-before solution for boomers about…” Add personality : Don’t be afraid to give the AI an attitude or tone.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Remember these words: Your nonprofit’s logo is not your story. They want to use every tool, including their logo, to tell their story. Here’s where you can get stuck in focusing on your logo as representing your story: . Telling your whole story with your nonprofit’s logo is not necessary. It makes sense.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

After all, you want to make sure prospective donors and current supporters can easily find your information when they need it. The content also needs to include SEO-friendly terms that may end up in a potential donor or supporter’s search bar. . Then think of things your potential supporters may be searching.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Note from Beth: The American Red Cross launched a user generated ad campaign featuring unscripted stories created and filmed by real people helped by the organization. We set out to find authentic personal stories about Red Cross services in the hopes that more people will know about and be inspired by all the things we do.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

With more Americans getting their news through social media, video content provides an opportunity to grow your audience and make your story heard. Creating a video with social media in mind (while also growing your social media audience organically) is a great way to grow your base and reach more supporters. Now, anybody can do it.

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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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CauseVox

APRIL 12, 2022

Genuine relationships may take time to cultivate but are worth it when making an ask for financial support down the line. If participants don’t have their own personal stories, CauseVox makes it easy to set up templated stories so that they can still have a compelling ‘why’ to present to their friends and families.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Or, to get even more creative, you can send specific seeds and tailor your puns accordingly: “We appreciate your thyme and support.”. Send them a photo and story of someone your organization serves. So, the next time you reach out to say thanks, share a story that shows how they helped you carry out your mission.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The Brand Story. A brand story relays the history, character, motivations, and other defining qualities of your nonprofit, from conception until today. The key to producing an effective brand story video is treating it like a novel. Producing an awareness video is about creating a story of change. The Awareness Video.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Events are a staple in the nonprofit sector, helping to meet various purposes like fundraising, donor acquisition, and supporter engagement. They are the most traditional type of event, taking place in a physical space where supporters can socialize with one another. Let’s get started! Personal interactions. Sponsor involvement.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

We hear stories from donors who have more to give thanks to a booming stock market and see community members who need assistance to soften the ongoing health and economic impacts of the pandemic. A diverse set of roles, experiences, communication styles, and backgrounds will help you build relationships with a diverse base of supporters.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

While most major gifts folks would probably tell you that nothing could replace the value of an in-person visit or phone call, the real magic of those activities comes for the opportunity to tell the donor a story. A story about a need, a story about someone who has been helped, etc. Start a thank you letter with a story.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The season of gratitude is upon us and there is nothing more important you can do than thank donors for their support this year. That means thanking them well, giving them updates, and telling them stories about the work your nonprofit is doing in changing lives. Of all the organizations they could support, they chose yours!

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Kindful

APRIL 26, 2021

Go through the stories and testimonials you have. Collect images the same way you collect stories or testimonials. So, if you need to, invest in a quality microphone the video subject can use to capture their story. Remember, your photos exist to help build your case for support. Tie them in with your story.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Be clear about your goal for the meeting, whether that’s to learn the top 3 charities they support or what they think about your new program or something else. Many donors are happy to talk at length about their reasons for supporting their favorite causes and organizations. Don’t try to wing a visit with a major donor.

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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. Alternative Supports (<1 percent). Collaborative Partnerships and Community Support (5 percent). You can find Robinson's scripts used in this analysis here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2017

Bots needs to be designed increase engagement, support and inspire offline action. Nonprofits are also using bots for supporter engagement, fundraising, and cultivation and as part of their digital strategies. The next step is figure out the script and pathways for the conversation.

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