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We’re wrapping up our Storytelling Series based on the marketing book, Made to Stick (Amazon link) by Chip Heath and Dan Heath today. You’ll see heartfelt connections between the people in the stories and also between the storyteller and the reader. The post Storytelling for Nonprofits: The Connection Plot appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. Storytelling MORE
Nonprofit Storytelling #1-9. I came across this story months ago, while preparing for a storytelling training, and it’s been on my mind ever since. P.S. If you’re interested in becoming a 5-star storyteller, please email me here. More Storytelling Guidance for You. MORE
Now, thanks to innovators in our field, we have a framework for screening stories– the ethical storytelling pledge. Ethical storytelling is a foundation of G.R.E.A.T. storytelling communications ethical storytelling G.R.E.A.T. MORE
Nonprofit Storytelling #1-8. The Solution: 5-Star Storytelling That Is Meaningful, Memorable & Motivational. P.S. If you’re interested in becoming a 5-star storyteller, please email me here. More Storytelling Guidance for You. MORE
Join me for a free 6-week training on social media storytelling, specifically designed for the busy nonprofit! Summer isn’t over yet – there is still time to ramp up your social media storytelling skills! . What is Storytelling Summer School ? . MORE
Contributing writer Antionette Kerr is back with another edition, this time on social media storytelling and some bonus tips on Snapchat. I also dig how major corporations are looking to a nonprofit as a thought leader for storytelling and audience engagement on Snapchat. MORE
Today at 1 PM ET I gave a free webinar with Network for Good , all about how to get people from passive to passionate, using nonprofit storytelling. Storytelling is a buzzword. Marketing Nonprofits Social Media Storytelling Visual Marketing Network for Good nonprofit webinar MORE
They each have very basic elements that anyone can use especially if you are just starting out with storytelling. The post Storytelling for Nonprofits: The Challenge Plot appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. StorytellingA few weeks ago I shared Why Stories Are Important for Nonprofits and promised some more ideas on how to actually write those stories. MORE
With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. Yes, it’s 2018 and we are still talking about the power and benefits of storytelling. 15 Minute Storytelling Workouts. nonprofit storytelling MORE
We asked storytelling expert Vanessa Chase of The Storytelling Non-Profit to share the most common mistakes organizations make when talking about how + why they do what they do. Read on for her advice on doing nonprofit storytelling right! nonprofit storytelling MORE
For the last couple of weeks, I have shared tips and resources on nonprofit storytelling. Catch up: Why Stories Are Important for Nonprofits Storytelling for Nonprofits: The Challenge Plot Storytelling for Nonprofits: The Creativity Plot Storytelling for Nonprofits: The Connection Plot To wrap up this little series, I wanted to share a free resource we have to help you organize all of those great stories (and images) you are going to be collecting! Storytelling MORE
Whether you love, hate or have never seen Breaking Bad , there’s a lot to learn from its emotionally intense, can’t-stop-watching storytelling. Here’s how to break out of bad nonprofit stories: storytelling message development Nonprofit Communications nonprofit marketing MORE
P.S. If you’re interested in becoming a 5-star storyteller, please email me here. I’m introducing a storytelling e-clinic later this spring, and want you to be the first to know. Part 1: This is Getting in Your Way, Stories Will Help. Part 2: Six Story Types to Tell. MORE
This is the third part in a multi-part series on nonprofit storytelling designed to show nonprofits the most effective ways to amplify their stories using digital storytelling techniques. Great storytellers have a few characteristics in common. MORE
P.S. If you’re interested in becoming a 5-star storyteller, please email me here. I’m introducing a storytelling e-clinic early this spring, and want you to be the first to know. Part 1: This is Getting in Your Way, Stories Will Help. Part 2: Six Story Types to Tell. MORE
Julie is intrigued by storytelling, and the opportunity it offers to inspire donors and volunteers to act. So, what’s your secret recipe for five-star storytelling? storytelling Julie Brown Nonprofit Communications nonprofit marketing Social Media MORE
Lately, we've been obsessed with storytelling. For nonprofits, great storytelling, especially in the digital space, is changing donor behavior in all of the best ways (think: more action, deeper connection, and higher donation rates.). marketing nonprofit storytelling MORE
To capitalize on those benefits, what qualities do you need to be an effective storyteller for your nonprofit? Great storytellers have certain specific characteristics in common. Stellar storytellers are outspoken and passionate advocates. MORE
Storytelling is not only a fantastic way to relate to other humans on a personal level, it is also a fantastic marketing and fundraising tool for nonprofits. How can you go from Communications Coordinator or Development Director to Stellar Storyteller? MORE
Storytelling Summer School is in session! In this week’s lesson, I give specific examples of digital storytelling tactics to use during your next fundraising campaign. Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Haven’t signed up yet? Not to worry! MORE
Today, I want to share her storytelling secret sauce with you… I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. storytelling Maya Angelou Nonprofit Communications nonprofit marketing MORE
This is the first of a multi-part series designed to show nonprofits the most effective ways to amplify their stories using digital storytelling techniques. . When you think of storytelling, what comes to mind? Nonprofits Storytelling digital storytelling story structure MORE
Nonprofit Storytelling # 1-7. P.S. If you’re interested in becoming a 5-star storyteller, please email me here. I’m introducing a storytelling e-clinic this summer, and want you to be the first to know. More Storytelling Guidance for You. MORE
This time I’d like to cover five other storytelling tools–Animoto for a Cause,VuVox, MixBook, SmileBox, ZooBurst, and Masher. Uncategorized donor cultivation freetools photography presentations sharingknowledge storytelling tips trends videoFlickr/mysza831. MORE
What makes a great storyteller? A great storyteller is someone who can relate to those experiences, right? How do you approach storytelling with communities that you’re less directly connected to? You’ve been a storyteller and an organizer across multiple arms of the progressive movement. Yash Mori is a progressive digital organizer and video producer. MORE
Richard Maxwell and Robert Dickman All of the five words I have in bold are essential to nonprofit storytelling success. If your approach to nonprofit storytelling isn’t doing these things, it’s time to take a closer look at how and why you are telling stories. Storytellin MORE
Nonprofit storytelling is all the rage – but how to do it successfully? In my presentations and workshops with nonprofits, I review a simple storytelling framework for nonprofits and explicitly show them how to collect, craft, and share stories based on the framework. MORE
There is a myriad of benefits that can be gained through a strategic online foray into storytelling—benefits that will resonate throughout the entire organization, from donors to clients to staff. Social media and storytelling play an integral part in these four steps. MORE
P.S. If you’re interested in becoming a 5-star storyteller, please email me here. I’m introducing a storytelling e-clinic in late spring, and want you to be the first to know. More Storytelling Guidance for You. MORE
My Nonprofit Storyteller of the Week is Women for Women International , an international nonprofit helping women survivors of war rebuild their lives, has fantastic (and horrifying) stories to tell. What do you think of Women for Women International’s storytelling techniques? . MORE
Julie is intrigued by storytelling, and the opportunity it offers to inspire donors and volunteers to act. Children’s Mentoring Connection (CMC) has used short video storytelling with success in its campaign targeted to garner more mentors. MORE
Creating a vibrant, effective, and workable social media storytelling strategy can be daunting for many nonprofits, especially small and grassroots organizations with little to no staff capacity or tech savvy. Let me know how you create your social media storytelling strategy. MORE
In order to collect, craft, and share stories that will move people from passive to passionate, let’s explore how Aristotle’s 3 modes of persuasion can be used to improve our nonprofit storytelling. How can you use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in your nonprofit storytelling? . MORE
Use the power of storytelling! Here are a few of my favorite tips to consider as you craft your storytelling plan for #GivingTuesday. Why not use one of the most enduring techniques in storytelling, and make people come back for more? I can’t stress enough how important it is to keep that human element and personal touch within your storytelling, even when you’re fundraising against a very short timeline. More Storytelling Guidance for You. MORE
This morning I am presenting with HandsOn Tech Boston on the topic of Nonprofit Storytelling in a Digital World. I want to hear from you – How does your nonprofit use storytelling? Resources : The Starter Guide to Nonprofit Video Storytelling. MORE
Here are two absolutely irresistible (and free) ways to build your storytelling and video skills. 2) Jump into the free training offered right now with the Tech Soup Digital Storytelling Challenge , and submit your video by April 30. April 9: Tweet Chat: Storytelling with Data. MORE
I was thrilled to be invited to judge this year’s TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge and even more thrilled to see how many powerful videos, and photos (both stills and slide decks/photo series) were submitted. That’s the power of visual storytelling. MORE
Storytelling Summer School is in session! In this week’s lesson, I walk you through the topics and ideas to enter into your Digital Storytelling Calendar. Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Haven’t signed up yet? Not to worry! MORE
There’s been a lot of talk about storytelling for fundraising recently. Just a few weeks ago lots of folks even attended a Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. The post What’s Wrong with Storytelling for Fundraising appeared first on MarketSmart. I get it! I get it! MORE
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has been running a great series of articles by Paul VanDeCarr on storytelling the past few months called “Storytelling Summer: Advice about Motivating Your Audience.” Read the answer in Reaching New Audiences Through Storytelling. MORE
Together we co-administer the Facebook Group Nonprofit Social Media Storytelling. Today’s topic – Digital storytelling! Are you struggling with creating effective digital storytelling campaigns at your nonprofit? MORE
Welcome back to our Storytelling Series based on the marketing book, Made to Stick (Amazon link) by Chip Heath and Dan Heath. StorytellingLast week we looked at the Challenge Plot which is similar to a lot of Hollywood movies – hero faces adversity and triumphs in the end! Today we look at: The Creativity Plot Creativity stories create those big “Aha!” MORE
Storytelling Summer School is in session! In this week’s lesson, I give my solutions to the 6 most common challenges faced by nonprofits as they embark on their digital storytelling campaigns. Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) MORE
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Nonprofit Communications StorytellingIt’s time for another free webinar, and this time it’s our ever-popular “Three Stories Every Nonprofit Should Be Telling” on Wednesday, October 24. Space is limited, to reserve your spot now. MORE
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We’re wrapping up our Storytelling Series based on the marketing book, Made to Stick (Amazon link) by Chip Heath and Dan Heath today. You’ll see heartfelt connections between the people in the stories and also between the storyteller and the reader. The post Storytelling for Nonprofits: The Connection Plot appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. Storytelling
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They each have very basic elements that anyone can use especially if you are just starting out with storytelling. The post Storytelling for Nonprofits: The Challenge Plot appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. StorytellingA few weeks ago I shared Why Stories Are Important for Nonprofits and promised some more ideas on how to actually write those stories.
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Welcome back to our Storytelling Series based on the marketing book, Made to Stick (Amazon link) by Chip Heath and Dan Heath. StorytellingLast week we looked at the Challenge Plot which is similar to a lot of Hollywood movies – hero faces adversity and triumphs in the end! Today we look at: The Creativity Plot Creativity stories create those big “Aha!”
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In order to collect, craft, and share stories that will move people from passive to passionate, let’s explore how Aristotle’s 3 modes of persuasion can be used to improve our nonprofit storytelling. How can you use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in your nonprofit storytelling? .
Getting Attention
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Whether you love, hate or have never seen Breaking Bad , there’s a lot to learn from its emotionally intense, can’t-stop-watching storytelling. Here’s how to break out of bad nonprofit stories: storytelling message development Nonprofit Communications nonprofit marketing
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With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. Yes, it’s 2018 and we are still talking about the power and benefits of storytelling. 15 Minute Storytelling Workouts. nonprofit storytelling
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy has been running a great series of articles by Paul VanDeCarr on storytelling the past few months called “Storytelling Summer: Advice about Motivating Your Audience.” Read the answer in Reaching New Audiences Through Storytelling.
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Nonprofit storytelling is all the rage – but how to do it successfully? In my presentations and workshops with nonprofits, I review a simple storytelling framework for nonprofits and explicitly show them how to collect, craft, and share stories based on the framework.
Getting Attention
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Today, I want to share her storytelling secret sauce with you… I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. storytelling Maya Angelou Nonprofit Communications nonprofit marketing
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Together we co-administer the Facebook Group Nonprofit Social Media Storytelling. Today’s topic – Digital storytelling! Are you struggling with creating effective digital storytelling campaigns at your nonprofit?
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For the last couple of weeks, I have shared tips and resources on nonprofit storytelling. Catch up: Why Stories Are Important for Nonprofits Storytelling for Nonprofits: The Challenge Plot Storytelling for Nonprofits: The Creativity Plot Storytelling for Nonprofits: The Connection Plot To wrap up this little series, I wanted to share a free resource we have to help you organize all of those great stories (and images) you are going to be collecting! Storytelling
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We asked storytelling expert Vanessa Chase of The Storytelling Non-Profit to share the most common mistakes organizations make when talking about how + why they do what they do. Read on for her advice on doing nonprofit storytelling right! nonprofit storytelling
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Storytelling Summer School is in session! In this week’s lesson, I walk you through the topics and ideas to enter into your Digital Storytelling Calendar. Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Haven’t signed up yet? Not to worry!
Getting Attention
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Use the power of storytelling! Here are a few of my favorite tips to consider as you craft your storytelling plan for #GivingTuesday. Why not use one of the most enduring techniques in storytelling, and make people come back for more? I can’t stress enough how important it is to keep that human element and personal touch within your storytelling, even when you’re fundraising against a very short timeline. More Storytelling Guidance for You.
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Creating a vibrant, effective, and workable social media storytelling strategy can be daunting for many nonprofits, especially small and grassroots organizations with little to no staff capacity or tech savvy. Let me know how you create your social media storytelling strategy.
J Campbell Social Marketing
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This morning I am presenting with HandsOn Tech Boston on the topic of Nonprofit Storytelling in a Digital World. I want to hear from you – How does your nonprofit use storytelling? Resources : The Starter Guide to Nonprofit Video Storytelling.
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Storytelling Summer School is in session! In this week’s lesson, I give my solutions to the 6 most common challenges faced by nonprofits as they embark on their digital storytelling campaigns. Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!)
Getting Attention
APRIL 5, 2013
Here are two absolutely irresistible (and free) ways to build your storytelling and video skills. 2) Jump into the free training offered right now with the Tech Soup Digital Storytelling Challenge , and submit your video by April 30. April 9: Tweet Chat: Storytelling with Data.
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Lately, we've been obsessed with storytelling. For nonprofits, great storytelling, especially in the digital space, is changing donor behavior in all of the best ways (think: more action, deeper connection, and higher donation rates.). marketing nonprofit storytelling
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Storytelling is not only a fantastic way to relate to other humans on a personal level, it is also a fantastic marketing and fundraising tool for nonprofits. How can you go from Communications Coordinator or Development Director to Stellar Storyteller?
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This is the third part in a multi-part series on nonprofit storytelling designed to show nonprofits the most effective ways to amplify their stories using digital storytelling techniques. Great storytellers have a few characteristics in common.
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What makes a great storyteller? A great storyteller is someone who can relate to those experiences, right? How do you approach storytelling with communities that you’re less directly connected to? You’ve been a storyteller and an organizer across multiple arms of the progressive movement. Yash Mori is a progressive digital organizer and video producer.
Getting Attention
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I was thrilled to be invited to judge this year’s TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge and even more thrilled to see how many powerful videos, and photos (both stills and slide decks/photo series) were submitted. That’s the power of visual storytelling.
Getting Attention
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P.S. If you’re interested in becoming a 5-star storyteller, please email me here. I’m introducing a storytelling e-clinic later this spring, and want you to be the first to know. Part 1: This is Getting in Your Way, Stories Will Help. Part 2: Six Story Types to Tell.
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There’s been a lot of talk about storytelling for fundraising recently. Just a few weeks ago lots of folks even attended a Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. The post What’s Wrong with Storytelling for Fundraising appeared first on MarketSmart. I get it! I get it!
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Nonprofit Storytelling #1-9. I came across this story months ago, while preparing for a storytelling training, and it’s been on my mind ever since. P.S. If you’re interested in becoming a 5-star storyteller, please email me here. More Storytelling Guidance for You.
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This time I’d like to cover five other storytelling tools–Animoto for a Cause,VuVox, MixBook, SmileBox, ZooBurst, and Masher. Uncategorized donor cultivation freetools photography presentations sharingknowledge storytelling tips trends videoFlickr/mysza831.
Getting Attention
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P.S. If you’re interested in becoming a 5-star storyteller, please email me here. I’m introducing a storytelling e-clinic in late spring, and want you to be the first to know. More Storytelling Guidance for You.
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AUGUST 11, 2017
Storytelling Summer School is in session! In this week’s lesson, I give specific examples of digital storytelling tactics to use during your next fundraising campaign. Sign up for Storytelling Summer School (it’s free!) Haven’t signed up yet? Not to worry!
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 18, 2017
Join me for a free 6-week training on social media storytelling, specifically designed for the busy nonprofit! Summer isn’t over yet – there is still time to ramp up your social media storytelling skills! . What is Storytelling Summer School ? .
J Campbell Social Marketing
AUGUST 27, 2015
My Nonprofit Storyteller of the Week is Women for Women International , an international nonprofit helping women survivors of war rebuild their lives, has fantastic (and horrifying) stories to tell. What do you think of Women for Women International’s storytelling techniques? .
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MAY 23, 2018
Today at 1 PM ET I gave a free webinar with Network for Good , all about how to get people from passive to passionate, using nonprofit storytelling. Storytelling is a buzzword. Marketing Nonprofits Social Media Storytelling Visual Marketing Network for Good nonprofit webinar
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There is a myriad of benefits that can be gained through a strategic online foray into storytelling—benefits that will resonate throughout the entire organization, from donors to clients to staff. Social media and storytelling play an integral part in these four steps.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Contributing writer Antionette Kerr is back with another edition, this time on social media storytelling and some bonus tips on Snapchat. I also dig how major corporations are looking to a nonprofit as a thought leader for storytelling and audience engagement on Snapchat.
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