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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
I asked for your storytelling questions at the beginning of March on Facebook, and answered a few of them with these posts: Three Stories Every Nonprofit Should Tell. Storytelling: Behind the Scenes at One Warm Coat. More Proof that Storytelling and Gratitude Payoff. Q: How do you incorporate storytelling when the people your organization serves are children? But don’t use confidentiality requirements as an excuse for avoiding storytelling. 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
This edition of the Healthcare Social Media (HCSM) Review explores visual storytelling. Storytelling alone could have been our sole focus, but the increasing prominence of visual media, especially across social networking sites, couldn’t go unnoticed. 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
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
Check out the full infographic on my Nonprofit Storytelling Pinterest board. The post A Road Map for Nonprofit Storytelling appeared first on JCSM. Infographics Nonprofits Storytelling Classy Infographic 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
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
Who Should Attend: Any nonprofit professional or volunteer interested in learning more about using digital tools for storytelling. The post Nonprofit Storytelling in A Digital World appeared first on J Campbell Social Marketing. 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
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
Storytelling continued to be one of the best ways to connect with their community, but how to do it in a fresh way? storytelling statistics newsfeeds small nonprofits segmenting infographics social communication curationArtist Unknown nce upon a time, there was a small nonprofit that wanted to infuse some extra pizzazz into its social communications. Big Data left them confused and social media marketers were now telling them that engagement was so Social Media 1.0. 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
Storytelling Summer School is in session! In this week’s lesson , I walk you through a variety of tools and mobile apps that you can use to create graphics, enhance photos, and make awesome videos for your digital storytelling campaigns. 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
For a few reasons, mostly because I was not able to be constant in my storytelling, the traffic Invisible People generated had taken a slump. I must stop for a second to emphasize the importance of consistent storytelling. 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
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
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
This is the second 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. . 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
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
Even though Tom persuaded me to give up working with cave art and stone tablets when we ‘modernized’ the Agitator offices, we’ve never lost interest in the power and importance of storytelling. MORE
Today at noon ET I am giving a free webinar with DipJar , all about my favorite topic – social media engagement through nonprofit storytelling! The post How to Drive Social Media Engagement with Your Nonprofit Storytelling [WEBINAR] appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit. 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
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
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
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
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
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
The best way to earn and to keep attention is through thoughtful and authentic digital storytelling. The key to becoming a great storyteller is understanding that you are not entitled to attention, you must earn it. How are you using storytelling at year-end? 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
Tomorrow, I start teaching a two-webinar series on nonprofit storytelling. Kathy Swayze is a great nonprofit storyteller — it’s the core of her consulting business at Impact Communications. Fundraising Storytelling 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
Here are the slides from my presentation this morning to the People’s United Nonprofit Consortium on the topic of nonprofit storytelling and social media. Engaging Your Nonprofit Community Through Storytelling & Social Media from Julia Campbell – J Campbell Social Marketing. The post Engaging Your Nonprofit Community Through Storytelling & Social Media appeared first on JCSM. MORE
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
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
Storytelling Related Topics Getting Attention
OCTOBER 24, 2018
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.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
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
J Campbell Social Marketing
JANUARY 7, 2019
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.
J Campbell Social Marketing
OCTOBER 5, 2018
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?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
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.
Getting Attention
MARCH 13, 2014
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
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Storytelling Summer School is in session! In this week’s lesson , I walk you through a variety of tools and mobile apps that you can use to create graphics, enhance photos, and make awesome videos for your digital storytelling campaigns. Haven’t signed up yet? Not to worry!
EveryAction
AUGUST 6, 2018
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.
J Campbell Social Marketing
AUGUST 24, 2015
Check out the full infographic on my Nonprofit Storytelling Pinterest board. The post A Road Map for Nonprofit Storytelling appeared first on JCSM. Infographics Nonprofits Storytelling Classy Infographic nonprofit storytelling
EveryAction
MARCH 17, 2015
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
J Campbell Social Marketing
OCTOBER 26, 2018
The best way to earn and to keep attention is through thoughtful and authentic digital storytelling. The key to becoming a great storyteller is understanding that you are not entitled to attention, you must earn it. How are you using storytelling at year-end?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
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.
Getting Attention
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
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
J Campbell Social Marketing
AUGUST 18, 2017
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!
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 18, 2016
For a few reasons, mostly because I was not able to be constant in my storytelling, the traffic Invisible People generated had taken a slump. I must stop for a second to emphasize the importance of consistent storytelling.
Getting Attention
DECEMBER 5, 2013
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.
EveryAction
MARCH 7, 2016
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
J Campbell Social Marketing
OCTOBER 17, 2013
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.
J Campbell Social Marketing
MAY 9, 2018
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
AUGUST 4, 2017
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!)
Social Media Bird Brain
DECEMBER 12, 2012
Storytelling continued to be one of the best ways to connect with their community, but how to do it in a fresh way? storytelling statistics newsfeeds small nonprofits segmenting infographics social communication curationArtist Unknown nce upon a time, there was a small nonprofit that wanted to infuse some extra pizzazz into its social communications. Big Data left them confused and social media marketers were now telling them that engagement was so Social Media 1.0.
J Campbell Social Marketing
APRIL 18, 2018
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.
J Campbell Social Marketing
AUGUST 14, 2014
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?
SocialButterfly
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
This edition of the Healthcare Social Media (HCSM) Review explores visual storytelling. Storytelling alone could have been our sole focus, but the increasing prominence of visual media, especially across social networking sites, couldn’t go unnoticed.
Getting Attention
MAY 29, 2014
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
J Campbell Social Marketing
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
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
JUNE 29, 2017
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.
ImpactMax
DECEMBER 19, 2011
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
MAY 15, 2013
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.
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? .
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Here are the slides from my presentation this morning to the People’s United Nonprofit Consortium on the topic of nonprofit storytelling and social media. Engaging Your Nonprofit Community Through Storytelling & Social Media from Julia Campbell – J Campbell Social Marketing. The post Engaging Your Nonprofit Community Through Storytelling & Social Media appeared first on JCSM.
J Campbell Social Marketing
APRIL 3, 2018
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
J Campbell Social Marketing
MAY 8, 2018
Today at noon ET I am giving a free webinar with DipJar , all about my favorite topic – social media engagement through nonprofit storytelling! The post How to Drive Social Media Engagement with Your Nonprofit Storytelling [WEBINAR] appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit.
The Agitator
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Even though Tom persuaded me to give up working with cave art and stone tablets when we ‘modernized’ the Agitator offices, we’ve never lost interest in the power and importance of storytelling.
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.
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Who Should Attend: Any nonprofit professional or volunteer interested in learning more about using digital tools for storytelling. The post Nonprofit Storytelling in A Digital World appeared first on J Campbell Social Marketing.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 30, 2011
I asked for your storytelling questions at the beginning of March on Facebook, and answered a few of them with these posts: Three Stories Every Nonprofit Should Tell. Storytelling: Behind the Scenes at One Warm Coat. More Proof that Storytelling and Gratitude Payoff. Q: How do you incorporate storytelling when the people your organization serves are children? But don’t use confidentiality requirements as an excuse for avoiding storytelling.
Getting Attention
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
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.
J Campbell Social Marketing
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
APRIL 9, 2018
This is the second 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. . 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.
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.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 25, 2012
Tomorrow, I start teaching a two-webinar series on nonprofit storytelling. Kathy Swayze is a great nonprofit storyteller — it’s the core of her consulting business at Impact Communications. Fundraising Storytelling
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