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Sponsored by:Telling the Right Story forYour Online CampaignLawrence GrodeskaJune 11, 2013Use Twitter Hashtag #npwebPartOf:

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Sponsored by:Today’s SpeakerLawrence GrodeskaDirector of Nonprofit CommunityChange.orgHosting:Cheri J Weissman, CJW Consulting & Services, Inc.Assisting with chat questions:Jamie Maloney, 4GoodPartOf:

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Agenda:• Why are stories important?• Elements of a good story–Narrative–Presentation• What’s your story?• Storytime• Tips & tools

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Why are stories soimportant?

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NarrativeElements of a good story

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A story follows the journey ofsomeone who wants somethingbadly and is having difficultygetting it.

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A character having a problemcreates sympathy.A character seeking a solutioncreates empathy.

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Stakes or implications up theante for empathy.

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PresentationElements of a good story

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3 principles of visual communications1) Humans are visual first, verbal second.2) Our actions are based more onemotions than rational thought.3) Visuals most effectively evoke emotionand inspire people to take action.Seeing is Believing: A Guide to Visual Storytelling Best Practices, 2013 Resource Media

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The medium is the messageObjective ChannelEducate video, infographic, petitionEngage /actionvideo, image, petition, sms,emailFundraise email, social mediaBrand /credibilityvideo, infographic, press,petition

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What’s your story?

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Define your goals• What is the outcome you want for thiscampaign?Know your audience• Whose hearts and minds do you needto win over?

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Choose your tacticsObjective ChannelEducate video, infographic, petitionEngage /actionvideo, image, petition, sms,emailFundraise email, social mediaBrand /credibilityvideo, infographic, press,petition

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Pick your character• Remember:– Interest– Sympathy (problem)– Empathy (solution)– Stakes• People power yourstory!

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Tell your story!• Vet your stories to be credible• Circulate story among peers orcolleagues for feedback• Build education into continuum of action• Share your success along the way

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Storytime

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ForestEthics EnbridgecampaignProblem:Planned pipeline from Albertas Tar Sands to the coastwould introduce mega-tankers into pristine waters forthe first time. Huge threat to wildlife, thousands of riversand streams, and Canada’s fisheries.

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Objectives, audience & tactics• Long term objective: stop the pipeline– Short term: Create online action opportunities forsupporters to create offline change• Audience: environmentalists andconcerned citizens• Tools and tactics:– Petitions– Targeted actions– Signup, donation & thank you pages

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Campaign storyCharacters:• Wildlife• ActivistsProblem:habitat & democracy are threatenedSolution:listen to public & stop the pipelineStakes:loss of wildlife, government overreach

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Actions

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Government response“ Unfortunately, there are environmental and otherradical groups that would seek to block this opportunityto diversify our trade(…)These groups threaten to hijack our regulatory system toachieve their radical ideological agenda. They seek toexploit any loophole they can find, stacking publichearings with bodies to ensure that delays kill goodprojects…” – Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources

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Shift story narrative

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Fundraising asks

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Rallies & news events

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Tips & Tools

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Storytelling takes time• Listen!• Record and store your stories• Evaluate your success over time• Experiment• Don’t be afraid to fail

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Visual presentation• Test images• Combine images & text (LOLcats)• Make images with your message• Use authentic images from your campaign• Choose subjects to maximize connection(eyes)• First impressions matter, invest in goodimages

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Storytelling tools• Storify.com• Vine app• Google maps (victories)• QuickMeme.com• visual.ly• Zeega.com• Youtube editor

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What are YOU changing?Web: Change.org/organizationsSocial: @ChangeOrgs/ChangeOrgs@lsgrodeskaEmail: Lawrence@change.org