The Digital Donor Engagement Network https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/content-theme/storytelling/ DonorPerfect's Nonprofit Technology Blog features articles, resources, videos and free tools for nonprofits, created by our fundraising and nonprofit management experts. Fri, 09 May 2025 17:39:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://uploads.donorperfect.com/images/sites/2/cropped-dp-favicon-512-32x32.png The Digital Donor Engagement Network https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/content-theme/storytelling/ 32 32 The Digital Donor Engagement Network https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/featured/donor-engagement-network/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:30:30 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=30179 5 Engagement Solutions for Gaining New Contacts Most social media users have encountered product or service recommendations from influencers, and there’s a good reason this strategy works. Although influencers are often incentivized by the companies they promote, they aren’t employees—they’re independent voices who choose partnerships based on their personal beliefs and values. In the nonprofit […]

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Igniting Donor Motivation and Engagement: Strategies for Nonprofits of All Sizes https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/fundraising-software/donor-motivation-engagement/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:37:00 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=29616 Contributed by nonprofit coach, author, and speaker Mallory Erickson When it comes to how to better engage and connect with your donors, there’s a lot of noise. But I’m here to cut through the clutter and let you know that at the core of successful fundraising is always motivation. It’s not just about that one-time […]

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How to Engage New Donors with Instagram Storytelling https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/featured/instagram-for-nonprofits/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:30:00 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=29396 Are you a development director looking to acquire new donors and augment your organization’s impact? By now, you know that social media works wonders for expanding your reach. Still, it can be challenging to optimize your posts and inspire new donors to engage. That’s where strategic storytelling can help, and specifically, using Instagram Reels can […]

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Multiply the Impact of Your Nonprofit Through Storytelling https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/featured/nonprofit-storytelling-communications/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:19:08 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=26854 We all know a good story when we hear one. Many of us even have that one that transports us. Maybe a certain series takes you back to your childhood bedroom reading with a flashlight. Or a novel takes you to a friend’s cozy living room for a book club discussion. So that begs the […]

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Telling Sensitive, Confidential, & Anonymous Stories with Dignity https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/fundraising-strategies/nonprofit-storytelling-telling-sensitive-confidential-anonymous-stories-with-dignity/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:22:03 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=26745 Nonprofit storytelling isn’t a “nice-to-have,” it’s a fundamental part of your work. Your organization’s powerful stories are the foundation of your identity, showing who you are as people, what you do to make a difference in your community, and what makes you unique to other nonprofits doing similar work. These stories provide a narrative that […]

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The Secrets of Nonprofit Storytelling: Social Media, Staffing Issues, & Beyond https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/fundraising-software/the-secrets-of-nonprofit-storytelling-social-media-staffing-issues-beyond/ https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/fundraising-software/the-secrets-of-nonprofit-storytelling-social-media-staffing-issues-beyond/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:47:27 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=25777 We handpicked industry experts to lead virtual sessions on nonprofit storytelling techniques that promote fundraising growth and success. Even though the conference is over, there’s enough value in these sessions to influence your campaigns for years to come, and we want to share as much of our speakers’ knowledge as possible. Here are highlights from […]

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Nonprofit Storytelling Fundamentals from Executive Coaches & Fundraising Experts https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/featured/nonprofit-storytelling-fundamentals-from-executive-coaches-fundraising-experts/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:59:50 +0000 https://www.donorperfect.com/nonprofit-technology-blog/?p=25771 For our DonorPerfect Community Conference this year, we handpicked industry experts to lead virtual sessions on nonprofit storytelling techniques that promote fundraising growth and success. Even though the conference is over, there’s enough value in these sessions to influence your campaigns for years to come, and we want to share as much of our speakers’ […]

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