Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As bestselling author Carmine Gallo says in his book Talk Like Ted , telling stories is the virtual equivalent of taking your donors on a field trip. Great stories are simple, easy to digest, and memorable. Telling stories seems too emotional and possibly manipulative. Stories without conflict are boring.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 17, 2025

“ Numbers have an important story to tell. Imagine the impact your nonprofit could have if audiences better recalled its stories and messages or made better use of your organizations tools and services. To excavate it, we developed a story framework structured around a hook, the conflict, and its resolution.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

These could be individuals youve seen demonstrate a lot of passion for your cause or have a personal story that ties them to it. You can also host trainings or provide guidebooks that cover the campaign goals, how to share their stories about what the campaign and cause mean to them, and best practices for engaging their networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The presentation will help you: Identify the key elements of a repeatable and compelling pitch or case for support Find 1-3 powerful stories, results, or goals that light a fire in others Understand what to do instead of listing stats and programs Register Now! Please Note: This webinar will be recorded.

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Wired

MARCH 6, 2025

New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other general news websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times.

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.orgSource

MAY 19, 2021

The comments on my Facebook page tell an interesting story. The smiles are back! Yesterday the CDC announced that anyone who is fully vaccinated need not wear a mask in most circumstances. Everyone isn’t jumping on Open Table or heading to the movies. Some of us are quite happy, thank you very much, […].

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.orgSource

AUGUST 8, 2022

To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow.

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Wired

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A handful of gifted young tech people set out to save the world. For years, WIRED has been tracking each twist and turn of their alleged descent into mayhem and death.

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Wired

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

As a US federal agent, Tigran Gambaryan pioneered modern crypto investigations. Then at Binance, he got trapped between the worlds biggest crypto exchange and a government determined to make it pay.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By knowing your audience, telling the right stories, and using digital tools, you can revolutionize your reports, inspiring stronger connections and future giving. The stories you tell in your report may vary based on which segment of your audience you’re talking to.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2024

Videos are one of the best ways to share your story with potential and current donors. Here's how to use them to support your mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Include inspiring stories and testimonials. Pare down the most inspiring stories from the past year into bite-sized stories or quotes, and your donors will feel proud to be a part of your team. Pair your impact stories with high-quality photos showcasing the difference you make in your community.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Toxic Town , a new four-part Netflix drama out today, is a based on a sadly true story. All the years of fighting then finding out that, yes, that the judge believed us mums and we were right, was such a big sense of relief because we didn't do anything and it wasn't our fault," says Taylor.

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Wired

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

From the start, Kendrick Lamar wanted to turn his life into a video game for his big Super Bowl halftime show. The team tasked with doing that knew what to doright down to sourcing a vintage GNX.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Data-driven insights for donor education Numbers tell a powerful story when paired with local context. Building donor awareness through personal stories Personal narratives make statistics meaningful and memorable. Site visits let supporters meet program staff and participants who feel comfortable sharing their stories.

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Ars Technica

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

But when a team of other speedrunners started trying and failing to replicate that luck using outside software and analysis tools, the story behind Groobo's run began to fall apart.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

There have always been horror stories about kids in the entertainment industry. It tracks, then, that kid influencers might run into the same sorts of perils. A new Netflix docuseries Bad Influence examines allegations surrounding Tiffany Smith, the momager for kid influencer Piper Rockelle.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

If you’ve done all the work to compile compelling stories, gather impressive statistics, and produce a visually engaging digital report, then why only use that report once? Highlight compelling data points or success stories to inspire action, whether donating or getting involved with your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 16, 2024

Using stories and testimonials makes the mission tangible and understandable. Through compelling stories, statistics, and updates, it makes its mission understandable and relatable. Highlighting specific stories of change and providing regular updates on progress can help supporters see the tangible impact of their involvement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Resource: QR Code Chimp 6) Video QR Codes: Highlight specific programs, tell your nonprofit’s story, or showcase donor impact by linking to video content. You could also use this opportunity to gather participant insights through surveys or feedback forms.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We started sharing the stories of the collective’s artisans, illustrating the direct impact of their donations. Donors began to see themselves as being part of our story, and their engagement and loyalty increased. Engage in meaningful conversations and radical listening. Tailor your communications to reflect these nuanced interests.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Understand, most funding is fungible Rather than one gigantic, dense book, think of your operating budget as a bunch of little stories wrapped up as packages. Relate one short story most representative of the parts of your mission people most care about When people can connect to a relevant, memorable story, youll raise more money.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

The subject matter at the heart of the show is difficult, and the story is so relentlessly miserable that it won't be for everyone. As two characters discuss directly in one episode, the focus is also very much on the accused rather than the victim, who is little more than a name in the show.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 22, 2023

The biggest mistake you can make is thinking your organization is the story. It’s not about you. People aren’t buying your organization. When someone asks: “What do you do?” they’re not interested in your organization so much as what your organization accomplishes.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Even adding impact stories to your newsletter is not enough. TIP 12: Highlight the emotional aspect of your impact by telling simple, compelling stories; don’t just recite a bunch of statistics. Humans are wired for stories. The best stories you can tell are those that lead from your collective community’s values.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 3, 2024

Here’s a recent success story of a development director who created and executed a five-year campaign. She got her board inspired to cultivate donor relationships and engage in their fundraising mission with these five steps.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 8, 2025

Mashable has reached out to Reddit and will update this story if we hear back. Despite this, however, the same user posted a second example of Reddit "flagging" Luigi , telling the user to check for violence.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here’s a story that helped me train my direct reports to stop doing it. As a nonprofit leader, does it ever feel like the people you hire to get work done are actually creating more work for you? I’ve experienced that.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

And in order to tell stories effectively you need to understand who your audience is. Segmentation through demographics like age, location and interests are also helpful ways to understand your donors and create stories that will resonate with the different types of target audiences. or “What would you want the world to know?”

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Share regular updates and behind-the-scenes stories to create emotional connections and a tangible sense of impact for your donors. Share stories of impact from donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries. A heartfelt story can transform a casual follower into a dedicated supporter.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2025

Governance Isnt Just About StructureIts About Culture While APICSs structural reforms were critical, they were only part of the story. How do you balance short-term pushback with long-term vision? Eshkenazi also focused on shifting the culture from one that resisted change to one that embraced entrepreneurial thinking.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To captivate your audience and make a lasting impression, follow these tips: Tell Your Story : Your nonprofit has a unique story to tell, and it’s essential to share it authentically. Personal stories from beneficiaries or volunteers can be particularly effective in conveying your organization’s message.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

Everyone is talking about the ways that artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline the process of creating articles, stories, or posts. 2) Highlight the organization’s unique knowledge Every nonprofit has unique knowledge and insight— about a field, a suggested solution, or stories of their successes. Stories of impact and change?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This is where data and statistics come in, combined with a powerful image that tells a story. Posts with personal, heartfelt stories always work best on social media. Share a personal story from a staff member, a donor, or a client, with an ask at the end. Along with urgency, clearly spell out how the funds will be used.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

Meanwhile, weve reached out to PepsiCo to inquire if the company intends to hire a new chief design officer and will update this story if we hear back. He also published the business memoir The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People , in 2022. Porcinis next move is still unknown.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

In our conversation, he explains why our relationship to ourselves, each other, and the world are the product of the stories that we tell ourselves. Your team shares an invitation to improve our relationships: When we change the stories that we tell about people, our relationships with those people change.

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