Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

How and Why Stories Can Bust Nonprofit Silos – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto . Stories are for people. We have existing meetings with departments across the organization, but now we’re approaching them with an eye for their stories of impact and success. Build story-gathering into your process.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While advocating for survivors in San Francisco, I witnessed first-hand how critical stories are in tapping into people’s empathy. However, it wasn’t until my career took a turn into strategic communications and marketing that I learned just how integral a winning story is to the success of an advocacy campaign. .

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Nancy’s Story “Working with public institutions was especially important during the early days,” Nancy recalled. “We As the pandemic continued, the focus evolved.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. Platform builder. Storytelling is key.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 31, 2018

A story with a business impact can be as short as one sentence. Whatever the case, it will have maximum impact if it includes the following core components," according to Choy: Structural : A story has a beginning, middle, and end. Authentic : A story reveals a genuine part of the teller, which elicits emotion in the audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? I may start with numbers, but the process of collecting anecdotal information or stories in a structured way from your audience/stakeholders can help you generate insights about what those numbers actually mean.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

That’s the power that story holds. Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. As the old saying states, “Those who tell the stories rule the world.” ” Why are stories so effective? You already have your greatest asset: your story.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Efficiently track and organize complex membership structures and boost member engagement. Read the ADA + Nimble AMS success story to learn more. “We Read the NAACCR + Nimble AMS success story to learn more. “We had a great implementation, with no issues at all. Read the ASSH + Nimble AMS success story to learn more.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

We tell stories. Stories are the most effective form of communication available because they immediately engage the reader on an emotional level and in a way that is interesting to them. Our neural activity increases 5X when listening to a story. 6 steps to telling your nonprofit’s stories. Act one – Set Up.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. The Power of Nonprofit Storytelling In a world inundated with information, your nonprofit’s story is what sets you apart. Know Your Audience Before penning down your story, it’s imperative to understand your audience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

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. A great story builds credibility and properly positions you in the eye of the buyer."

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? I shared this on Twitter and the conversation brought out some interesting points that I curated in “Storify,” a story telling tool. (I As @orgnet says, “Turning data into stories is the real trick.”. What do you think?

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity. Black youth face barriers such as historical exclusion, structural racism in schools and resources in Black communities.

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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

JULY 5, 2020

Emotional stories of beneficiaries. But if you tell a story that makes viewers feel afraid or sad, expect more comments than shares. Think about a story that your nonprofit can tell about one of your beneficiaries. Now consider all of the different ways you could tell that story, including narrative voice, structure and imagery.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 13, 2021

You’ve heard how important storytelling is for communicating your mission and message but let’s face it – you haven’t written a story since high-school English class. Once you can actually start visualizing your story it will help you know which direction to go with it. Start to put some structure to your ideas. Revising. .

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

These are organizations that are not going back to their pre-pandemic structures and offerings. And if your organization has added member services, updated its governance, or launched new services and are seeing great results, I want to hear your story! Many are re-imagining their conferences.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

They are good for handling straightforward and structured interactions and are easy to build and maintain, making them an appropriate choice for beginners or initiatives with well-defined processes. Put the Bot to Work Remember the news story about the Bing chatbot and New York Times reporter Kevin Roose?

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Care2

APRIL 27, 2012

If your organization is struggling to tell your story, you are not alone. Chances are if you are like most organizations, you actually have access to the greatest stories from your donors, activists, and key stakeholders, but these stories just aren’t being captured by staff people or written down. You need to dig deeper.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Because, Thursday, September 8 brings the official release of Paul Smith 's new 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. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

A story with a business impact can be as short as one sentence. Whatever the case, it will have maximum impact if it includes the following core components," according to Choy: Structural : A story has a beginning, middle, and end. Authentic : A story reveals a genuine part of the teller, which elicits emotion in the audience.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 4, 2020

In this series, the Blackbaud Institute shares stories of organizations that are focusing on resilience, weathering these many changes while still positioning themselves for future growth. As 2020 continues to evolve, social good organizations are working creatively to navigate the new landscape.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Stories help embed a message into context and, often, entertainment. The message is the medication , and the story is the peanut butter. Sure, some of us have an inherent knack for weaving a good story, but the truth is storytelling can be learned, practiced, and mastered. . The strategy behind the stories you tell.

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Care2

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Be honest, does your nonprofit spend time and resources on crafting a good story to share with your supporters? While arming your supporters with important facts is certainly useful, you also must share powerful stories that inspire them to get even more involved in your movement and cause. So what goes into telling a good story?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2021

Communications plans help offer structure and strategy that can save you time and energy in the long run, while getting your desired objectives accomplished. Having a coherent communications plan where you package your message will help ensure each piece of content you share is part of a greater story you are telling. Spread the word?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

And if your supporters don’t engage with your call to action the first time around, a well-structured follow-up is crucial. Tell the story of your campaign and how each gift can get you closer to your goal. Make sure your subject line is personalized, timely, and intriguing to the donor. Use language that makes each donor feel special.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ask them to share their stories and experiences with your organization and invite others to contribute. Share updates, success stories, donor giving stories, and milestones. By following a well-structured plan and engaging your supporters effectively, you can continue to raise funds and make a meaningful impact.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

What story will you tell in the letter? Instead, tell a story about someone whose life has been changed by the work your nonprofit does. Start with a short, hooky first sentence and tell a story. If they get stuck on complex sentence structure or jargon, go back and try it again. Plan it out. Be donor-focused.

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Forum One

AUGUST 9, 2023

Of the many tasks you will tackle in the course of launching a new website , one of the most important ones is content migration : the process of populating your new website with the content that is going to tell your story. Once the website is built—the scaffolding, structure, and design—your content is what brings it to life.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Tell your story : The only way to make your Giving Tuesday campaign successful is to get the word out. Telling our Giving Tuesday story via every channel possible garnered great alumni participation; we had 286 first time alumni donors, 655 new donors and 2,440 individual donations made. Our biggest takeaway: make it all connect. .

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

No matter the details of your story, you can leverage that sense of empathy to solicit a response from your audience. Your story goes far beyond simply telling the tale of how you got started. Integrate your story into your website. These elements make up the tone of the story. Integrate your stories into your website.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2016

That's because these aren't just children's nursery rhymes; they're sticky stories, or stories that stick with you for decades. When we were children, we all knew how important stories were. And I don't mean rhymes, but really high-impact, emotional stories, true stories. Understand Your Goal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain : structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Great structural leaders : Do their homework. Rethink the relationship of structure, strategy, and environment. Insist on clear goals. Focus on detail and implementation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Prepare to be inspired by and to learn from the stories of more than 60 highly-successful female CEOs and leaders who are featured in Julia Boorstin ’s book, When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, How We Can Learn From Them. An Impetus for women to structure their businesses in a more purpose-drive way.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

This can include incentive structures, remembering that women’s philanthropy is part of thinking more inclusively in programming, speakers, professional development, and etc. Acknowledging that our society is built upon patriarchy, where does that leave the perspectives of traditional gender roles in your organization and on your team?

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A data warehouse is a structured database that supports reporting, segmenting, and analytics needs. The data warehouse is structured to support queries and reporting for your core key performance indicators (KPIs) and analytics use cases. Success Story: Creating Equity in Education With Teach For America + Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Clear goals and a detailed timeline will give the necessary direction and structure to your advocacy campaign. No matter the platform, your best bet for moving supporters to take action is to tell a compelling story. In general, use this structure for best results: Map out a story arc. Where do they live?

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