The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Stories are powerful. It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? To that aim, there are two important terms to know.

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Forum One

MARCH 2, 2023

Source: Builtwith.com – Webflow Usage Statistics Webflow offers a no-code friendly environment that allows designers or content managers to easily implement motion design and animation on a site without needing to write javascript. Want to learn more about how Webflow can advance your organization’s online, and visual storytelling?

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Hands on Fundraising

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser, telling a good story is a skill you need. The simplest answer is that stories – not facts – are how we make decisions. Stories are how we relate Facts – especially statistics – light up a part of our […]. The post How to tell me a story appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. You can collect fantastic, compelling stories, but if no one hears or sees them, they fall flat. Your employees have great stories to share!

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TechImpact

JUNE 18, 2013

People don’t want to understand a social cause through numbers and statistics; they want to hear about the cause’s human impact. With this in mind, a recent post … Continued The post The Importance Of Including Storytelling In Fundraising Message appeared first on Tech Impact.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Recent statistics show that GivingTuesday revenue reached an all-time high in 2022, with supporters donating $3.1 Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone. We recommend running a story-centric campaign that leads up to GivingTuesday.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work. Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face. Make eye contact with your audience. Don’t fake it.

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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. Alternatively, you can highlight your supporters’ stories! Check out our last installment here !

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Evening meals sometimes went on for hours as we continued our storytelling. We are surrounded by stories: our own story, the stories of our families and friends, and the stories of the work we do every day. These stories simply exist in our minds until we add language and share them with others.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Pathfinder International’s annual report combines thoughtful web design, powerful graphics, individual stories, and gorgeous portraits to vividly showcase their beneficiaries. For instance, the WNET group’s “Year In Review” series uses viewer interaction to create a dynamic story beyond attractive web design. Pathfinder International.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. While Facebook and Twitter may be waning a bit in popularity and usage, visual storytelling platform Instagram keeps growing in engagement and daily time spent on the site. .

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 7, 2019

Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a tale of a hero overcoming a hardship to find a happy ending, or a tale of misfortune with a valuable lesson learned, it’s ingrained into our DNA to seek out stories. If you’re having trouble getting momentum behind your cause, try to share stories. Why tell stories?

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Tell a Compelling Story: As Jeff Brooks emphasizes in his book, “The Fundraiser’s Guide to Irresistible Communications,” stories are key. Instead of overwhelming your readers with statistics, focus on one individual’s story that evokes emotion. Happy fundraising!

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

But when the chatbot can write an essay, that’s another story. These 2021 statistics from ClearCompany demonstrate the value of offering meaningful opportunities for learning. Written, verbal, interpersonal, storytelling, and presentation? The introduction of ChatGPT from Open AI makes for jittery breakroom conversation.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2018

Everyone has a favorite story. Whether it comes in the form of a book, a comic, a movie or a video game, we all have stories that we like and ones that we decidedly dislike. Some of our favorite stories are fiction, and some of them are nonfiction. Some of our favorite stories are fiction, and some of them are nonfiction.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Use social media to share your organization’s mission, impact, and success stories. Therefore, make sure to share stories of how your organization is making a difference in people’s lives. Use data and statistics to show the impact of your programs and how donations are making a difference.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Storytelling as a solution. Communicating what a nonprofit does through storytelling is a valuable and engaging tool for stakeholders. Storytellers strategically place the donor or prospect into the story, allowing them to help solve a problem, making them a hero. Equip your nonprofit to tell stories of impact today.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

A great story? 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. What draws you to one crowdfunding campaign over another? Cool photos?

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission. Your nonprofit marketing approach relies on stories, statistics, and emotional appeals to connect with potential supporters on a more personal level to rally support for your cause. Increases volunteer engagement through public recognition of their work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Some year-end giving statistics : 30% of all annual donations occur in December. 12% of annual donations occurs on the last three days of the year.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Below, we have compiled some fundraising statistics that you should know, and 7 tips to help you make your fundraising initiatives more effective. A few fundraising statistics to know. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable and share stories that highlight the human impact of your nonprofits work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Customized for small nonprofits on a limited budget, the Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits webinar highlights current trends in using social media for fundraising, advocacy, and storytelling. 1%: Fundraiser stickers in Facebook Stories. 1%: Fundraiser stickers in Facebook Stories.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 13, 2014

Here are 4 statistics about how millennials use Twitter straight from the horse’s mouth at Twitter headquarters. Millennials tell their own story through Twitter. Offer a way for millennials to share their story through their feed by suggesting a hashtag, asking a question, or encouraging them to share anything!

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

Use the power of a story to highlight the organization’s accomplishments I am a huge believer that board members don’t need to be subject matter experts to be good fundraisers. They don’t need to memorize all the programs or statistics. They simply need to be good storytellers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Social media is the perfect place to talk about their experiences and share their stories. 6) Use video and live streaming for storytelling. To use social media effectively, you’ll need to make sure that you’re looking at your statistics. 4) Encourage your existing members to share their experiences. Source: Dreamgrow.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Create awareness : Events give you a stage to share your story, educate people about your cause, and inspire them to take action. Tell a Compelling Story : People connect with stories more than facts or statistics. Use storytelling to share your nonprofit’s mission and the impact of their support.

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Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Make sure your donors are your primary storytellers. Leverage this strength of peer-to-peer campaigns and empower your fundraisers to present your organization and tell their stories. Reports confirm that donors care about details, with 42% giving in part due to hearing a story from someone a nonprofit has helped.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

There is a need for that on Twitter, but framing your Twitter story a little more on the positive side can definitely increase your engagement. It’s a good practice to tweet content relevant to breaking news stories. Create custom graphics for powerful quotes, statistics, and call-to-actions.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications. Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Storytelling is important because it helps your audience better understand and connect with the work you’re doing.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

So forgive me, but I just don’t get this “new” idea being proclaimed from the rooftops about storytelling. Don’t misunderstand—I believe storytelling is absolutely critical for fundraising success. But that’s not a new idea; in my lifetime, fundraisers have always been storytellers. This is a simple story—just 624 words.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

When managing your social media outreach, you should: Tell a story. Tell a story. Everyone loves a good story. In fact, we are 22 times more likely to remember information if it is told to us through a story format rather than plain facts or statistics. How do you know which story is the right one to tell?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your followers. Share stories of your fundraising campaigns and the cause that you’re promoting. Posting about nonprofit fundraising statistics is a way of informing your audience and keeping them updated. Showcase Your Impact What does your nonprofit do and how?

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Setting Up Your Personal Fundraising Page A personal fundraising page, like the one seen above, is where individuals or individuals within a team can share their story, set a goal and invite their network to give. Use a personal story, explain how you first got in contact with the organization and why their mission is important to you.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media provides your organization with a public forum to share updates on projects, success stories, and any unexpected challenges you’ve come across. Instagram Instagram , another Metaverse social media platform, is primarily focused on visual content and thrives on striking imagery, video, and storytelling content.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Share Your Library’s Specific Story Library Giving Day is your opportunity to spotlight the range of services your library provides for your community. Day-of Communications Who knows storytelling better than a library staff?

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