Tag Archives: Case for Support
Part 3 of 3: Story Telling In Philanthropy
The third in a three-part series by Larry Warkoczeski Tools for Story Crafters One very effective tool to use in crafting a story is provided by Chip and Dan Heath in their book, Made to Stick. Based on extensive research, they have found that ideas or concepts stick where they fit six principles (SUCCESs). 1. [...]
Part 2 of 3: Story Telling In Philanthropy
The second in a three-part series by Larry Warkoczeski What is Story? One of the most succinct definitions of story is offered by the author, Robert McKee, who says “story is a living proof of an idea, the conversion of idea to action.” Storytelling is also defined by McKee as the “creative demonstration of truth.” [...]
Part 1 of 3: Story Telling In Philanthropy
First of a three-part series by Larry Warkoczeski As Peter crawled into the dark, dank cave, he breathed deeply. He felt like he was carrying a ton of bricks on his shoulders. In fact, he was anticipating another failure, finding no hidden treasures to help better define the past. He knew he was perceived as [...]
Going Up? What To Include In Your Elevator Speech
Can you tell your story in 140 characters or less? Relax. This isn’t twitter. You’ve got all the time in the world, relatively speaking, that is. It’s the elevator speech. That concise case statement we have the opportunity to deliver more times than we likely realize. Here’s your chance. Three floors to make your case. [...]
It Takes A Community
“They call them ‘community’ benefits for a reason.” That’s Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) Vice President of Community Health, Joyce Reid, in last month’s Georgia Trend Magazine. A great piece by Jerry Grillo examines the billion dollars’ worth of free care Georgia’s not-for-profit hospitals deliver every year. GHA’s 2011 Community Benefits Report itemizes $983 million annually [...]
Truly Transformational
Last year, Leslie Wexner and the Limited Brands Foundation announced a donation of $100 million to Ohio State, the largest donation in the university’s history. In announcing the gift, Wexner, a 1959 OSU graduate, said, “”We all have a responsibility to the community. We all have a responsibility to ourselves to live useful and productive [...]
Hospice Care in America: Facts and Figures from NHPCO
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization recently published its annual report: “Facts and Figures: Hospice Care In America”. In addition to providing a global perspective of the field, this report contains interesting and persuasive facts, which hospice development professionals and volunteer fundraisers will find useful and compelling, as they articulate their case for support to [...]
Giving What It Takes
Philanthropy is no longer just checkbooks and charity balls. Celebrities and CEOs looking to make a real impact hire philanthropic strategists, according to a recent article about giving in Destinations magazine. The philanthropic advisor is a relatively new phenomenon which relates to the increasing sophistication of philanthropists, reports Trevor Neilson, a strategist who after working in [...]
Irene
I am writing at the end of a week that has seen both an earthquake and a hurricane. While my friends in the Carolinas or California might consider one or the other commonplace, they would have to acknowledge that both in the same week is a bit out of the ordinary. That they occurred in [...]
Tell Your Story With Video
Have you jumped on the video bandwagon yet? Creating short videos can help you connect with your constituency and make them feel part of your organization. Messages from administration, event recaps and case statement presentations are all great ways to engage the public. When producing videos, here are a few tips: 1) Set up a YouTube [...]
