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The Enormous Power of Vulnerability in Storytelling

Vulnerability is a sensitive topic for good reasons. But what if nonprofits embraced it but for how they communicate? In the article, I want to share the benefits of vulnerability and how you can …
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September 28, 2023
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10 Powerful Grants to Fund Your Nonprofit Video Storytelling

Do you have stories happening before your eyes that are worth sharing but don't have the flexible funding to tell those stories? Good news! There are several grants for video storytelling available for nonprofit …
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September 21, 2023
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The 2 Approaches to Nonprofit Storytelling

At the core, there are two approaches to storytelling. There are why-focused stories and what-focused stories. Sometimes these two overlap, but they're starting place is different. Let's break down the difference in approaches and …
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September 14, 2023
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3 Essential Nonprofit Tips for Finding the Right Stories

Stories exist all around you and your organization. But how do you identify the best stories for your nonprofit communications? This article will share three tips for finding the right stories to tell. The …
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September 7, 2023
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How to Build Powerful Relationships Through Content Marketing

The content you create is a bridge that connects you to your audience. However, most communications are viewed differently. The fixated focus on results, such as increasing donations, signing a petition, etc., makes you lose …
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August 31, 2023
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The 5 Story Elements Needed for Nonprofit Storytelling

There are conventions to storytelling that remain the same across all stories. Looking closely at stories, you notice they have a plot, characters, setting, conflict, and theme. However, nonprofits need a revised, simplified version …
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August 24, 2023
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Why Not Use Both, Short and Long-Form Video Content?

Are you only focused on short-form content? You may miss opportunities to share your organization's impact and values through long-form video content. Maybe this isn't you, but I bet you've said we need more …
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August 17, 2023
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Are Your Stories Missing Desire, Motivation, and Uniqueness?

The biggest storytelling mistake is putting the wrong person on camera. Much of the audience's experience relies on that person and how you tell their story. To overcome this mistake, find people with a …
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August 10, 2023
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Our Fail-Proof Pre-Interview Process for Nonprofit Storytelling?

People are the soul of some of the best documentaries. Since we want to avoid putting the wrong people on camera, conducting pre-interviews is the key to determining your story's characters. Before we choose …
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August 3, 2023
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The 3 Biggest Concerns of Personal Storytelling

Nonprofits may feel a sense of skepticism and uncertainty about how to implement personal storytelling strategies. You may believe in the power of personal storytelling, but your Board of Directors or Executive Director doesn't. …
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July 27, 2023

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