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If you work at a nonprofit organization, you probably already know how challenging marketing and promoting your mission can be. Engaging donors, persuading them to give money or time, and keeping them coming back can be tough, especially with limited resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fundraising and nonprofit marketing professionals have to capture their supporters\u2019 attention, educate them about their cause<\/a>, and inspire them to get more involved.<\/p>\n

While marketing trends<\/a> may come and go, one technique continues to deliver on all of these fronts: nonprofit storytelling.<\/p>\n

When you tell your donors a story, you activate their empathy, help them build connections between ideas and action, and translate facts into feelings–all of which fuels giving and promotes donor retention. Facts and figures have their place, but stories are what stick in people\u2019s minds and warm their hearts. <\/span><\/p>\n

But what makes a nonprofit story compelling, both emotionally and visually? How can you create those stories and raise more friends and funds for your cause?<\/p>\n

Good things come in threes. We\u2019re here to help with 3 pieces of critical nonprofit storytelling advice, 3 tips for using visuals to amp up your storytelling, and 3 campaigns to get you inspired.<\/p>\n

How To Tell A Compelling Nonprofit Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The difference between a story that moves your donors and one that leaves them cold isn\u2019t dramatic details or incredible results. It lies in planning for what you hope your story will accomplish, using storytelling techniques to make your point, and helping bridge the gap between what you want your donors to know and what you want them to do. <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Be Intentional<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Storytelling is a tactic<\/span><\/a> in service of a larger goal, so first you\u2019ll need to be clear about what that goal is. Then, you can be intentional with both the stories you choose and how you tell them. <\/span><\/p>\n

Think carefully about what you want to accomplish. How are you trying to influence or persuade your audience, and how will the story help you do that? <\/span><\/p>\n

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