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Is Our Storytelling Ethical?

Ignited Fundraising

Is our storytelling ethical? And what does it mean to tell stories that are ethical? Storytelling /ˈstôrēˌteliNG/ the activity of writing, telling, or reading stories Ethical /ˈeTHəkəl/ relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong As a self-titled master storyteller, I’ve lightly touched on this topic for years.

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Evolving Top Nonprofit Storytelling Practices

Clairification

Related to this are the ethics of making poster children of clients. I’d like to address (1) the overarching storytelling challenge, with specific attention to both the (2) white saviorism and (3) ethics conundrums. Everyone responds, all ears, to “Shall I tell you a story?” Let’s begin with. (1)

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Tips for using AI technology to do good—safely and ethically 

Candid

As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly widely available, the need to ensure they’re used safely and ethically also becomes ever more urgent. These articles explore the ethical considerations AI technology raises for the sector and ways to address them. Here are some articles to help you get started.

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OPINION: A wake-up call – addressing ethical AI in the nonprofit sector

Critical Fundraising

So, you’re using AI ‘responsibly’, but, asks Cherian Koshy , are you using it ethically? I use that word – ‘ethical’ – intentionally and with priority. Far too often, we dispense with ethics because it seems too obscure or fluffy. Ethical challenges don’t disappear via semantic legerdemain.

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People Want to Know if They Can Trust Your Nonprofit and You

Clairification

They also need to trust the organization to act ethically and effectively if theyre to believe parting with their hard-earned money is a good decision. The work of philanthropy facilitation is very personal. And, fundamentally, its based on trust. Trust is why they affiliate with you. Its also why donors choose to connect.

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Ethical Storytelling + Nonprofit Fundraising

Greater Giving

But asking someone, especially someone who is already in a vulnerable situation, to share what is typically a deeply personal and sensitive story can create a host of ethical dilemmas. Ethical and empowering storytelling is also BETTER and more effective storytelling for fundraising! There’s even scientific research to back this up!

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5 Tips for an Ethical Digital Marketing Strategy

NonProfit PRO

However, it's becoming essential to do it ethically. Digital and web marketing are excellent tools for promoting your nonprofit and reaching more potential donors. They also provide a path and a place where you can engage with the public on a deep level, building relationships and generating goodwill.

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