sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Here are five ways to prove impact through storytelling—and how you, the grantmaker, can help. Your role as a grantmaker could involve providing guidance on ethical and trauma-informed storytelling practices , ensuring that an individual’s story is shared with dignity and respect.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2022

Filmmaker and storytelling expert, Rain Bennett, will walk you through how to utilize the power of storytelling via video as a key marketing technique to help hook your audience fast, while keeping them engaged for the long haul. Rain Bennett, Filmmaker, Writer, Storytelling Coach. About your Speaker.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

An eye-catching opening, slick text animation, smooth transitions — these are all important elements of polished social videos. But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. A few strong pieces of copy can help your video shine.

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Kindful

APRIL 5, 2021

Video is beneficial in demonstrating the impact your organization has on the community. Having a mission-focused nonprofit video can help boost donor giving and volunteer involvement. Clear messaging makes a successful nonprofit video. With a goal in mind, you can begin to build your nonprofit video. Call-to-action video.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Camera shy people learned that video is your best friend when you need to deliver an important message to a remote audience. Senders lose track of what they casually launched into cyberspace, and recipients struggle with the distracting chatter of too many digital voices. A constant bombardment of messages causes burnout.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

This means their voices hold power in a range of ways. Sharing stories Stories help us to better connect with one another as human beings, and when it comes to advocacy, storytelling can be a powerful tool. Visual and auditory elements make a story stronger by engaging the senses. Lobby days (in-person or virtual!)

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 6, 2014

See cutting-edge storytelling. Get energized and moved by all the stories within our communities that now can find a voice through you — the Storymakers. digital storytelling TechSoup Event storymakers tsevents video' Meet and network with other story makers, techies, and do-gooders. Reserve your ticket here.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2021

When it comes to messaging, it’s also important to identify your organization’s unique voice. Storytelling is one of the hottest buzzwords in the nonprofit industry, and in marketing in general. As a storytelling coach and consultant, it is her mission to empower others to share their stories for impact and income.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Highlight Diverse Voices Ensure that the testimonials you collect and showcase represent a diverse range of perspectives. Who are your target storytellers? Consider in-person opportunities, such as events or meetings, to capture video or audio testimonials. How will these testimonials further your organization’s goals?

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

For example, our preference for video content rings true. As I dug into the advice, I couldn’t help but reflect on the way I engage with nonprofit social media: Is the use of humor and short-form video crucial for brands to grab my attention? Has a shorter attention span, which requires content that is skimmable.

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

That's what the Digital Storytelling Challenge seeks to accomplish every year. At the 2013 Digital Storytelling Awards Gala on May 28, the community's successes were clear. Our team was quite impressed with the quality of photos and videos submitted, and all the hard work that was put into each. First Place Video.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Inbound marketing often help you draw people in through content such as: blogs, videos, social media, SEO, and other organic marketing channels. Video Marketing Video is one of the most shareable types of marketing you can provide to your supporters. There are two main approaches to nonprofit marketing—inbound and outbound.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2013

Digital Storytelling is in the air around TechSoup these days, and thanks to a grant from Symantec we have been able to experiment and create some new videos. We aimed to make this video informative, concise, and personable. As for the sound, I had an Audio-Technica AT899 lavalier microphone attached to record my voice.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 18, 2013

Feel confident being able to effect change in your organization with video. These 5 tips from Atomic Training can help you get on your way to producing effective videos. 1) Plan ahead: Coming up with an engaging video from being to end might be a bit overwhelming - planning ahead can save you a lot of time in the end.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

To help you know what to look for, here are two of our favorite nonprofit social media examples: Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s Instagram account is a great example of using videos to give updates on current projects. Create professional videos where you introduce your team and mission and provide information on how people can help.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2021

If appropriate, find ways to engage with them in person with your constituent groups—and short of this, see how you can personally connect them to their target communities through video and reports. Give Special Thanks. This goes without saying, but there are many ways to say thank you and truly show your appreciation.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE. Jeff Brooks’ blog is based on the singular idea that the future of nonprofit fundraising is not about social media, SEM, video blogs, or any other new technology; it’s about donors. THE STORYTELLING NONPROFIT. The Storytelling Nonprofit’s Vanessa Chase knows the power of sharing impact with donors.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

As we all continue exploring the vast horizons of the internet and the social tools it offers, be sure to check out the applications that help you continue telling stories with the power of video, maps and more. Be sure to check it out for yourself or watch this video to take a tour. Historypin.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 5, 2022

Below you’ll find the video version of this blog post, or continue reading to get all the details! We can either write a letter to an individual donor, to a foundation or a corporate founder and the style of writing, the tone of voice varies. HOW TO WRITE YOUR BEST FUNDRAISING LETTER By following these 8 key steps: 1.

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

Some podcasters offer video versions of their podcast as well as audio-only versions. If that’s the case, you’ll need video equipment and editing software. Drink lots of water beforehand and during the recording session to ensure you’re hydrated and your voice stays strong. Computer or laptop. Stay hydrated.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Danielle Coates-Connor: And you, Devyn, have been creating a visionary library of images with all of the branding work that you’ve done at Edge Leadership, with all of the illustration work that you’ve done for Nonprofit Quarterly and for The Voice Lab. Maybe we’ll start with you, Amy, bring your voice in.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These prompts can take many forms, including chatbots, virtual assistants, web interfaces and voice assistants. This work can include writing newsletters, social media posts, research articles, editorials in the voice of the founder, and grant writing. This can lead to increased productivity and cost savings. Descript Audio Murf.ai

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NTEN

MARCH 17, 2011

I've mentioned in the past how this conference is much like a "family reunion" where we see faces we knew from previous sessions but also new faces and voices of NTC community. All this time I've been using third party compression tools.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

TechSoup has been running international video and photo competitions for some years now. In previous years, we called it our Digital Storytelling Challenge. Any charity anywhere in the world can send us a short video or five-picture Flickr slideshow that tells about their work and will be entered to win some cash prizes.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

In the past few years, we've seen the transformation from long to extremely short-form digital content like that on Vine and Instagram, and we've experienced the rise and fall of numerous storytelling apps never to be seen or heard of again. Please visit the site to view this video). Please visit the site to view this video).

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Forum One

MARCH 8, 2022

Amplifying the voices of female peacemakers. We designed and developed a custom website that includes a powerful and integrated storytelling component—“Profiles in Peace”—that allows GIWPS to create its own voice on the platform where site visitors can view videos and oral histories from around the globe.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Multimedia Storytelling. Do you have videos, pictures, or slides? Do you have lots of different voices? You can use videos or images, you can hold competitions for ideas, you can post your favorite links or have guest contributors. Resources: Global Voices has created a Guide to Blog For A Cause.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 14, 2022

However, only 59% reported organizational events that were always physically accessible, only 30% include requests for accommodations on event registration forms, and only 14% utilize video captions - which are often free and automated. Listen to and believe disabled voices. Engage in representative and appropriate storytelling.

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Forum One

MARCH 8, 2021

Amplifying the voices of female peacemakers. We designed and developed a custom website that includes a powerful and integrated storytelling component—“Profiles in Peace”—that allows GIWPS to create its own voice on the platform where site visitors can view videos and oral histories from around the globe.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Share photos and videos of the animals in your care and use relevant hashtags to expand your reach. This document should include a comprehensive overview of your nonprofit’s logo, color palette, and typography, as well as define your brand’s tone of voice and other writing style guidelines.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

Ideally, it’s good to test tools around scheduling, campaign management, image and video editing to find what works best for your organization. Take some time to craft your messaging, in your unique voice. Your next campaign will be more effective with storytelling, so it’s time to get everyone’s feedback when building your story.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

Best Video Winner — Learning to Improvise Can Be Life-Changing. Please visit the site to view this video). Our Best Video winner hails from the proud city of Detroit and is the unanimous top choice. Please visit the site to view this video). Please visit the site to view this video). But how to activate them?

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Kindful

MARCH 11, 2021

The best facilitators will have dozens of written and video testimonials on their websites. Look for a facilitator who uses tactics to control hijackers, manage disputes, give everyone a voice, create buy-in, and build consensus. They have credibility. If a facilitator does good work, people will happily sing their praises.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Telling one person’s emotionally compelling success story through an appeal video can be the single most powerful way to inspire donors to give generously. How can we make storytellers feel safe and trust that their stories will be told with the utmost respect and in a way that they would want them to be told? Key Points. ?

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

Who are the messengers and storytellers that can most effectively deliver these messages and move this narrative? The Ford Foundation partners with organizations to help dismantle entrenched narratives that undermine equity, inclusion, and tolerance to elevate underrepresented stories and diverse voices to carry social justice forward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Share Stories, Photos, and Videos from Events. You should be regularly photographing and recording videos at important events that your nonprofit hosts. A day or two after the event, write up a brief blog post summarizing the event, with a Flickr slide show or YouTube video recapping the event. A first-person voice is best.

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