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What does it take for a nonprofit to tell a great story? In this episode we’ll start at the beginning: 16 fundamental questions to ask yourself about your organization, your goals and your characters before you start crafting a story.![]()
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We know that great stories are the most effective way to connect with others, take them on a journey and inspire them to action. A nonprofit has potentially hundreds of stories to tell. Hollywood tells thousands every year. No two are identical, but they all have fundamental elements in common. In this series on Hollywood Storytelling Tips for Nonprofits, we’ll focus on those elements and how they can inspire your stories and take your storytelling to new levels.![]()
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** Episode Links and Shownotes: nphf.show/ep22 **![]()
#nonprofit #nonprofitstorytelling #storytelling #npcomms #npmarketing #hollywood #herosjourney #digitalstrategy #nonprofitleadership #communications
Charity and nonprofits have had a special role in the American system since its earliest days: to fulfill a need that the government is not designed to or capable of meeting. They are an important part of the individualist character of our nation and its development.![]()
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While donations to charity have risen in recent years, the average donation size has outpaced the number of donations. It seems that fewer people are giving, with the difference being made up by larger philanthropists. What does this trend portend for the charity world as a whole?![]()
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Philanthropy advisor Doug White joins Boris to discuss the trends and pitfalls of organizations increasingly relying on larger philanthropic donors, their responsibility to large donors and the communities they serve, and how to navigate the two.![]()
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** Episode Links and Shownotes: npherofactory.com/ep21 **![]()
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#nonprofit #philanthropy #giving #donations #boardgovernance #strategy #communications #npstrategy #npculture #dougWhite
Charity and nonprofits have had a special role in the American system since its earliest days: to fulfill a need that the government is not designed to or capable of meeting. They are an important part of the individualist character of our nation and its development.![]()
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While donations to charity have risen in recent years, the average donation size has outpaced the number of donations. It seems that fewer people are giving, with the difference being made up by larger philanthropists. What does this trend portend for the charity world as a whole?![]()
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Philanthropy advisor Doug White joins Boris to discuss the trends and pitfalls of organizations increasingly relying on larger philanthropic donors, their responsibility to large donors and the communities they serve, and how to navigate the two.![]()
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** Episode Links and Shownotes: nphf.show/ep21 **![]()
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#nonprofit #philanthropy #giving #donations #boardgovernance #strategy #communications #npstrategy #npculture #dougWhite
As the pandemic shifted so many things to “remote” and “work-from-home”, it has created opportunities for nonprofits (like so many other businesses) to expand their talent pool beyond the neighborhood and around the world. Nonprofits have long been a leader in employee culture and benefits, but how do we translate these ideals into the new paradigm? And how do we keep our teams connected to the mission if we can’t meet in person?![]()
** Episode Links and Shownotes: npherofactory.com/ep20 **![]()
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Jaime Jay has been helping organizations of all types and sizes scale their workforce with remote assistants for over 15 years. Jaime and Boris discuss how you can find and hire your ideal candidates, keep everyone on the same page, and keep them connected to your mission.![]()
#nonprofit #strategy #communications #bottleneck #npstrategy #npculture #digitalstrategy #remoteteams #workfromhome #wfh
This is pretty amazing. Zoom Apps just launched and one of the first apps available can turn any virtual/hybrid meeting into a live #fundraiser for #nonprofits with a #donate button right in the window. Kudos to Zoom + Pledge!![]()
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Introducing a Donate Button for Zoom
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With our new app, Donations by Pledge, every Zoom meeting now has the opportunity to create an impact with our new Donate button. To learn more about the Don... As the pandemic shifted so many things to “remote” and “work-from-home”, it has created opportunities for nonprofits (like so many other businesses) to expand their talent pool beyond the neighborhood and around the world. Nonprofits have long been a leader in employee culture and benefits, but how do we translate these ideals into the new paradigm? And how do we keep our teams connected to the mission if we can’t meet in person?![]()
** Episode Links and Shownotes: npherofactory.com/ep20 **![]()
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Jaime Jay has been helping organizations of all types and sizes scale their workforce with remote assistants for over 15 years. Jaime and Boris discuss how you can find and hire your ideal candidates, keep everyone on the same page, and keep them connected to your mission.![]()
#nonprofit #strategy #communications #bottleneck #npstrategy #npculture #digitalstrategy #remoteteams #workfromhome #wfh
Episode 20: Building Remote Nonprofit Teams with Jaime Jay
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Over the last few decades, there has been a sea change in the way we understand human behavior and guide or sway people to making decisions and taking action. This wave of research—observation and experimentation—has come to be known as Behavioral Science. Dr. Beth Karlin created the See Change Institute and devoted her career to help organizations use this power for good.![]()
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In this episode, Beth joins Boris to discuss why and how organizations should apply the principles of behavioral science to their communications and campaigns. From messaging that increases action-taking, to fostering a sense of identity around your cause, we break down dozens of ideas and strategies to activate more heroes for your cause.![]()
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#nonprofit #strategy #nonprofitstorytelling #npcomms #communications #npmarketing #marketing #behavioralscience #behavioralscientist #humanbehavior
Hollywood screenwriter Alex Litvak (Predators, Three Musketeers, Society of Second-Born Royals), joins Boris to discuss the craft of effective storytelling and what nonprofits can learn from an industry that brings in over $10 billion annually.![]()
** Episode Links and Shownotes: npherofactory.com/ep18 **![]()
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From how they’re structured to what makes them effective, Alex helps us break down the keys to effective writing and how to craft stories that resonate.![]()
#nonprofit #nonprofitstorytelling #communications #npcomms #nonprofitleadership #hollywood #storytelling #donors #nonprofit #npherofactory
🎇🎆🎂🇺🇸 Happy 245th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸🎂🎇🎆![]()
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Thank you to all of the nonprofits tirelessly pursuing the promise of liberty 🗽and justice ⚖ for all, in the U.S. and around the world!
Our next Nonprofit Hero Factory episode (Tuesday, 9AM ET) is unlike any so far. We're diving deep into effective storytelling practices with a Hollywood screenwriter! 🎬 ![]()
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Alex Litvak, a feature film executive turned successful screenwriter, discusses his process for crafting a really compelling story 🍿 and what Hollywood storytelling can teach nonprofits.
