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NonProfit PRO
MAY 13, 2021
We all know telling a good story engages readers and gets them emotionally involved so that they feel compelled to send a gift to your organization. Copywriting Creative Power Stories Storytelling
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 2, 2022
Writing a successful fundraising communication — be it an e-appeal, social media post, direct mail letter, personal letter, program copy or anything else — can feel daunting.
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Association Analytics
AUGUST 18, 2022
The post An Association Data Story: Using Analytics to Fuel Growth appeared first on Association Analytics. Resources Analytics for Everyone Data Adoption Data Culture Executive Member Engagement Member Retention Planning & Strategy Technology
NonProfit PRO
JULY 1, 2022
In his latest blog, Duke Haddad talks about how he learned a long time ago that video is vital to nonprofit storytelling to educate prospects, donors, and other constituencies by showing the impact a nonprofit makes on a community.
The Storytelling Non-profit
MARCH 14, 2022
One of the most frequently asked questions I've received since starting The Storytelling Non-Profit in 2012 is, "How can I organize and keep track of my story content?" The short answer is that you need a story bank. In this case, I've used Trello to create a story bank.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 27, 2021
Our stories have to engage readers on such a powerful emotional level that when we transition from them to the ask, readers feel compelled to take an action or make a gift.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 18, 2022
Download this whitepaper to understand how to tell your financial story in a way that boosts your sustainability and growth Financial storytelling isn’t about number-crunching—it's a smart way to clearly communicate your financial position to your stakeholders, even if they’re not accountants.
The Storytelling Non-profit
JANUARY 31, 2022
In our roles as non-profit storytellers, we often need others to tell us their stories so that we have material to work with. We need to collect and share individual stories that highlight our organization’s impact and show the difference we’re making in the world.
Bloomerang
JUNE 29, 2021
We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. But how do you actually pick a great story? And more importantly, how do you take a great story and turn it into a great fundraising story? . This is where you can really leverage your story.
Association Analytics
AUGUST 18, 2022
The post An Association Data Story: Using Analytics to Fuel Growth – 8/31/22 appeared first on Association Analytics. Resources Analytics for Everyone Data Adoption Data Culture Executive Member Engagement Member Retention Planning & Strategy Technology
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 29, 2021
Take the use of pseudonyms in fundraising stories. It’s a wonderful feeling when something you always thought was bad for you turns out to be good for you. There’s a widespread presumption that using made-up names for real people is a necessary evil. Direct Mail
Forum One
JULY 13, 2022
Increasingly, organizations of all sizes have access to digital tools that provide data, but data storytelling—making facts relatable and actionable—takes additional effort to transform data into tangible stories. Communicate Impact with Stories. Tell your own stories.
Hands on Fundraising
APRIL 6, 2021
The post Fundraisers: use stories, not statistics appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. The human mind is a wanderer by nature. The daydream is the mind’s default state. Jonathan Gottschall What do you like to read? I read a scary book recently. Dystopic, feminist, infuriating.
Hands on Fundraising
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
So you’re (more) convinced that stories are the way to win over hearts. Where do I find our stories? But what you need to sleuth out are the stories […]. The post Where are all my stories hiding? But now comes the big challenge. I understand. It’s hard!
DipJar
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Arts and cultural organizations are the sources of some of our favorite DipJar stories. Today’s story comes from the small but mighty state of Rhode Island, where The Gamm Theatre has been providing great cultural programming for almost 40 years.
Hands on Fundraising
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
The post This is your brain on stories appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. When I was in high school, it was the highly-anticipated movie event of a lifetime. None of the theaters nearby were showing it – yet. But my friends and I were determined.
The Storytelling Non-profit
APRIL 5, 2022
Stories are an incredible tool for non-profit fundraising. Stories help non-profits illustrate their compelling reasons for giving in a way that makes sense to people who aren’t doing the work day in and day out. The Problem Story. The Impact Story. The Values Story.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 3, 2021
Below is a perfect example from our colleague Diana Frazier on how she advised a major gift officer to use a news story to support a major gift ask.
The Storytelling Non-profit
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
When I talk with non-profit professionals about their storytelling endeavors, I often get asked questions about interviewing someone for their story. Story interviews for non-profits are a skill you can master. There are many ways to collect stories.
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 […].
Bloomerang
JULY 27, 2021
Once you’ve cracked the code to the pattern, you’ll find that telling compelling nonprofit stories becomes less overwhelming and more manageable. You can apply the same blueprint again and again and know the stories will be well received by your audience. .
Hands on Fundraising
MARCH 8, 2022
If you’ve been wondering why I’m making such a fuss about stories, read on. The post Why your good story leads to a better world appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Here’s the thing. Insiders (that would be you, nonprofit hero) understand all the details.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
In the nonprofit world, we often walk a delicate tightrope when it comes to the stories we tell. However, raising money isn’t as simple as telling difficult nonprofit stories every single day. You also have the people in the stories to consider. Look at the stories you can share.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 7, 2020
By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Stories are windows into new worlds. Now more than ever, nonprofits need to share stories of how they’re making the world better. Share your best stories—but go beyond just posting them on one platform. World Food Program USA: Rani’s Story. WFP USA also shared Rani’s story on Instagram.
Nonprofit AF
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Halloween is coming up next week, which means it’s time for this year’s crop of spooky stories set. Hi everyone. Humor
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2020
Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story.
The Storytelling Non-profit
OCTOBER 18, 2021
In this article I’m going to break down the role stories play in marketing a year-end fundraising campaign, what kinds of stories to tell, and how to share those stories. Using Stories to Increase Awareness of a Year-End Fundraising Campaign.
Candid
MARCH 22, 2022
The answer: tell an engaging story. But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act? So those are very four key elements to telling a compelling story that really can get people to act.
Bloomerang
MAY 4, 2021
Imagine a story where someone was born, everything went perfectly from beginning to end, and then the story was over. When it comes to a good nonprofit story, struggle and overcoming are at the center. Human beings love a good story for several reasons.
DipJar
APRIL 14, 2022
The story of that day, the movement it spawned, and its lasting impact are told at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. The expansion isn’t just about more space,” Tyler explained, “it’s about telling more stories.”
The Storytelling Non-profit
DECEMBER 13, 2021
I continue to evolve my thinking about how to tell non-profit stories. This is natural in any line of work, but in non-profit storytelling I find that it mostly impacts my process for writing and telling stories. The Challenges of Getting a Story’s Emotions and Details.
The Storytelling Non-profit
AUGUST 8, 2022
Wondering how your non-profit can tell compelling stories that raise money? What exactly do you need to do to tell the story? . Over the years, I’ve created a step by step process that I use every time I help a client tell stories. Step 2: Source Story Leads.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 29, 2021
And, his latest book, The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell , is yet another required read for leaders – managers, CEOs and team leaders. And, the first and most important part of being a great storyteller is knowing what stories to tell ,” explains Paul. Paul : The vision story.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Copywriting Direct Response Donors Message Stories Year-EndYear-end is looming. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but when you boil fundraising down to the bare bones, our jobs are simple: Give donors a reason to donate to our organization again and again.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
We love hearing about nonprofits’ successful fundraising strategies in action, and sharing these stories allows nonprofits to learn from each other. We want to celebrate these nonprofits along with the other fundraising success stories. Successful fundraising story examples.
The Storytelling Non-profit
MARCH 29, 2022
Today we’re going to plan your non-profit’s stories for the next 90 days. A few more resources to help you plan your non-profit’s stories for the next 90 days. Need some fresh ideas for finding and collecting non-profit stories?
The Storytelling Non-profit
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Why Tell Stories in December. There are so many reasons why your non-profit should tell stories. The Future Story. The Update Story.
NetWits
MARCH 11, 2012
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Leverage video to tell your story. Through the Start Something Web Series they’re shedding light on the impact that Bigs have on Littles by telling their story through quality video they publish on their YouTube channel, share on their website and talk about on Facebook. Along the way they’ve used content in the form of life changing stories to help shed light on how they’re making a difference.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 26, 2022
I’m already motivated to make another donation, but clearly hearing stories about how the organization carries out their work got my interest. If you can, find ways to get stories like that—not that extreme, of course, but that individual—out into the world.
The Storytelling Non-profit
APRIL 12, 2022
With a great story, you can illustrate non-profit impact super clearly for donors in a way that other kinds of writing might not be able to capture. At the basis of all stories are facts and you need to be clear about the facts of your program.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story.
The Modern Nonprofit
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes 6 Tips for Writing A Winning Crowdfunding Story. This guide will help you write a winning nonprofit crowdfunding story that’ll help you raise enough funds for your organization.
The Storytelling Non-profit
JANUARY 4, 2022
When it’s the beginning of a new calendar year or the start of a new fiscal year, the fresh start is a great time to create your non-profit’s annual story strategy. You don’t need to publish endless amounts of story content because it’s what you think you should be doing. Story Ideas.
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