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4 storytelling tips to inspire and engage your nonprofit audience

Candid

The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. Bring your story to life using different types of video content (e.g., live streams, professionally produced clips, and authentic moments captured on a mobile device.) It’s human. In fact, our brains are hardwired to respond to stories.

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Video Streaming Apps — To Stream or Not to Stream

Tech Soup

The nonprofit sector thrives on a community of rich storytelling. Whatever form that storytelling takes, from photo essay to member video, story-driven content is dynamic, shows impact, and can attract new potential donors. And that's where live streaming can be useful. Live Streaming for the People.

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How To Recruit New Members for Your Association on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

6) Use video and live streaming for storytelling. While photos can be fun, videos create a more visceral experience and will create a more powerful memory. Videos also tend to be easier to share, letting you get a lot of views onto your content. Collaborate with popular people in your niche. Source: Dreamgrow.

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Flixxaid: A New Mobile App for Social Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Tapping into new revenue streams. With video storytelling being their preferred medium, what better way to help nonprofits than raise awareness and engagement with a young audience? 2) A video network for collaborative creativity. Video is the medium of choice these days, especially for younger generations.

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How Nonprofits Can Raise Money Using YouTube

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Chances are that if you are online, you’ve watched a YouTube video. 2) Share compelling fundraising videos. 2) Share compelling fundraising videos.

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How Nonprofits Can Leverage Organic Social Media to Increase Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. This community can provide a steady stream of support, not just in terms of donations but also through advocacy, volunteering, and spreading the word. Create content that resembles the feeling of someone making eye contact with you in a crowded room.

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[DATA] 14 Must-Know Stats About How Nonprofits Use Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

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%: “Donate” button in Facebook Live video stream. 1%: “Donate” button in Facebook Live video stream.