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Marketing Made Simple

#173: Getting Unstuck—The Brandscript Hack For Nonprofit Marketing

Sep 11, 2024
28:39
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Marketing for nonprofits involves balancing messages for both beneficiaries and donors. Discover how to create tailored brand scripts that resonate with younger donors without losing sight of your mission. Learn strategies to depict donors as heroes and avoid common pitfalls in nonprofit messaging. Get practical tips to enhance your marketing efforts and connect more effectively with your audience. Unlock the secrets to successful storytelling in a competitive landscape!
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Quick takeaways

  • Nonprofits must create two distinct brand scripts to effectively communicate with both donors, portraying them as heroes, and beneficiaries, highlighting their struggles.
  • Tailoring messaging based on specific needs and contexts, such as urgent situations or ongoing initiatives, enhances outreach and engagement for nonprofit missions.

Deep dives

Utilizing the StoryBrand Framework for Nonprofits

The StoryBrand framework provides a structured approach to marketing for both for-profits and nonprofits, highlighting the importance of clarity in messaging. Nonprofits, however, must navigate the unique challenge of serving two distinct audiences: the beneficiaries they help and the donors who fund their initiatives. In this context, while the people served are the true heroes, marketing must position donors as heroes who enable change, addressing their desires and problems directly. This nuanced storytelling allows nonprofits to engage effectively with supporters while maintaining focus on their core mission.

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