Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Storytelling”
In my last post, I described some of the benefits of combining the powerful one-two punch of great stories and social media. 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. Note that not everyone will embody every characteristic on this list; they are …
There is a misguided argument that I have heard recently from nonprofits, as they prepare their fundraising appeals or their online marketing campaigns: There is no way we can pull the heartstrings like this when telling stories. Or: Oh no – we can’t use such strong language. We can’t make our supporters angry! So, I ask – you don’t want …
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. Enjoy! Engaging Your Nonprofit Community Through Storytelling & Social Media from Julia Campbell – J Campbell Social Marketing
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. Through their website, blog, email newsletter and a variety of social media channels they share the personal, heart-wrenching stories of the women they serve and other women who inspire them in their mission. Using …
I came across this great infographic from Classy, providing details and a road map for nonprofits who have great stories to tell but do not know how to tell them. A compelling story starts out with a person – someone that the reader can relate to or empathize with. Little details make the person more relatable, so provide as much information …
Here are my slides from tonight’s presentation – Telling Your Story Using Social Media. I was honored to be part of such an amazing panel of speakers!
These are the slides from a free seminar I provided to a group at the Nonprofit Net in Lexington, MA. Enjoy! Takeaways: * How to use digital and visual storytelling strategies * What stories you should be telling online * How to use photo and video-sharing tools to connect with supporters
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. When done strategically and in harmony with online channels, storytelling can and will help you raise more money and strengthen relationships with your supporters. Great nonprofit stories: *Convey impact and outcomes; *Elicit emotion …
As a savvy nonprofit professional, you understand that effective storytelling is one of the most important ways to raise money and grow support for your cause. However, there are certain challenges that some nonprofits face when collecting and disseminating stories about their organization. I have detailed the three most common challenges that nonprofits face in storytelling, along with my suggested …