8 Ways to Tell Stories for Crowdfunding
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Rob Wu, CEO, CauseVox Twitter Handle: @RobJWu Fundraising campaigns are driven by a special type of story–– the campaign story. In this talk, Rob will go through ten examples of compelling campaign stories and what makes them great.
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8 Ways to Tell Stories for Crowdfunding
- 1. @robjwu / STORYTELLING FOR NONPROFIT CROWDFUNDING Rob Wu, CEO of CauseVox
- 2. @robjwu / FREE EBOOK! Get our free ebook on Hollywood storylines you can use for crowdfunding: http ://www.causevox.com/ebooks/hollywood-storylines-no /
- 3. @robjwu / STORYTELLING MATTERS • It drives donations • It drives sharing (especially on social media) • It builds a movement
- 4. @robjwu / –You “I don’t know how to tell a good story”
- 5. @robjwu / –You “I don’t dig wells or help kids; my story isn’t sexy”
- 6. @robjwu / –You “I have a fundraising appeal – isn’t that my story?”
- 8. @robjwu / OVERCOMING THE MONSTER #1
- 9. @robjwu / Protagonist sets out to defeat a deadly force or antagonist that threatens him or his home and community.
- 10. @robjwu / WHEREYOU’VE SEEN IT OVERCOMING THE MONSTER: JAMES BOND
- 11. @robjwu / WHEREYOU’VE SEEN IT OVERCOMING THE MONSTER: AVENGERS
- 12. @robjwu / STORYLINE CONCEPT Protagonis t Call to Action Antagonis t Defea t Defea t Silv a Chitaur i Bon d Heroe s Skyfal l Avenger s
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- 15. @robjwu / STORYLINE CONCEPT Protagonis t Call to Action Antagonis t Earth Rights Film s Corp s
- 16. @robjwu / IDEAS IN ACTION • Embrace that you are the underdog. • If there is no clear antagonist, define the enemy or threat. • Rally supporters by showing them what the enemy can do.
- 17. @robjwu / RAGS TO RICHES / REBIRTH #2
- 18. @robjwu / Protagonist starts out as poor and downtrodden, but rises in the world through wealth, status, love, and more. May include momentary loss of it all and grows up because of it.
- 19. @robjwu / The main character(s) has an inner transformation that leads to a new perspective on life.
- 20. @robjwu / RAGS TO RICHES: PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS
- 21. @robjwu / REBIRTH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
- 22. @robjwu / STORYLINE CONCEPT Protagonis t Call to Action Antagonis t Provid e Lif e Chris Gardne r Pursuit of Happyness Generosit y Self Scroog e A Christmas Carol
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- 25. @robjwu / STORYLINE CONCEPT Protagonis t Call to Action Antagonis t Harr y Overcom e Homelessnes s
- 26. @robjwu / IDEAS IN ACTION • Tell the story of a disadvantaged kid that got into Harvard. • Tell a story of a cancer survivor. • Good opportunity for personal narratives or testimonials.
- 27. @robjwu / IDEAS IN ACTION • Flashback videos or Tweeting past events as if they were today • Q&A interviews before and after with someone going through a “rebirth” process. • Letters to my former self, a timeline of milestones and achievements
- 28. @robjwu / THE QUEST /VOYAGE #3
- 29. @robjwu / Protagonist and companions set out to acquire an important object or reach a destination, encountering perils and obstacles along the way.
- 30. @robjwu / QUEST: WIZARD OF OZ
- 31. @robjwu / QUEST: LORD OF THE RINGS
- 32. @robjwu / STORYLINE CONCEPT Protagonis t Call to Action Antagonis t Go home Rin g Witc h Bad Guy Dorth y Hobbi t Wizard of Oz Lord of the Rings Supporter s Team D Team F
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- 36. @robjwu / STORYLINE CONCEPT Protagonis t Call to Action Antagonis t Wear a dress Education funding Yo u Do it in a Dress Grow a beard Breast cancer Yo u Beards for Boobs
- 37. @robjwu / IDEAS IN ACTION • Think of your mission as a quest, and map out the journey (literally: make a map!), recruit companions (partners, supporters), and stock up on supplies. • Get supporters to tell stories of their journey via personal fundraising pages
- 39. @robjwu / The main character is a villain who delves deeper into darkness before ultimately falling too far, and dies.
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- 44. @robjwu / STORYLINE CONCEPT Protagonis t Call to Action Antagonis t Destructio n Peopl e Tsunam i Japan Tsunami
- 45. @robjwu / IDEAS IN ACTION • Tread lightly with sad and dark storytelling to avoid the dreaded “poverty or charity porn.” • Be strategic with imagery and personal stories to make a point and show what happens if you DON’T make progress on your mission.
- 46. @robjwu / STORYLINE SUMMARY 1. Overcoming the monster 2. Rags to riches / Rebirth 3. Quest /Voyage 4. Tragedy
- 47. @robjwu / LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! Rob Wu, CEO of CauseVox www.causevox.com @robjwu / @causevox
Notas del editor
- Greet audience!!! Original presentation sucked. Instead, we’re going to talk about movies About Rob - CEO of CauseVox, a crowdfunding platform for nonprofits, causes, and social good projects. - Launched a crowdfunding campaign for the Red Cross that raised $120k in 10 days. Recently raised $20k for another crowdfunding campaign last year. What makes us different…stories should come first (branding, customization, blog posting)
- Every nonprofit has a great story. You’re on the front lines of making change which gives you an incredible amount of material to work with. 1-2-3 But there are challenges…
- Every nonprofit has a great story. You’re on the front lines of making change which gives you an incredible amount of material to work with. 1-2-3 But there are challenges…
- Alot of challenges, but there’s an easy solution.
- Having an compelling story is easier than you think if you go back to the basics. You can take advantage of this… 4 story lines. Are you guys ready?
- Your classic good guy and bad guy story.
- Holla I always wanted to be James Bond. - In Skyfall // James Bond has to save MI-6 from a bad guy.
- Holla. I always wanted to be Iron Man In Avengers… Where you’ve seen it: Jaws, Moby Dick, War of the Worlds, World War Z, The Walking Dead.
- - EarthRights International takes on corporate human rights abusers via advocacy and litigation. - Crowdfunded a documentary film series & training curricula that will empower activists in their pursuit of justice.
- Other real world examples: Invisible Children’s Kony 2012, Malaria No More
- Holla. Chris Gardner’s wife leaves him. He works to get a job and eventually becomes a millionaire. Where you’ve seen it: Slumdog Millionaire, Rocky, Cinderella, Aladdin, Wolf of Wall Street
- Holla. Scrooge Where you’ve seen it: It’s a Wonderful Life, Remember the Titans
- Storyline is about transformation of oneself
- http://projectrenewalgivingtuesday2013.causevox.com/
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgarS68U0Cc You might have seen Harry as a homeless man on the train years ago. Since childhood he has lived on the streets and spent almost 30 years in prison during his life. But now Harry is back! It is our honor to introduce you to Harry Dickerson, who gives us hope for New Yorkers still struggling to reclaim their lives. [Project Renewal's innovative programs provide comprehensive help to New Yorkers with mental illness, addiction, or both--where and when they need it most. Every year men and women reclaim hope and find renewed health, homes, and jobs at Project Renewal.]
- Other real world examples: Lance Armstrong, Detroit’s comeback, Back On My Feet, Dress for Success
- story is more about the journey than the destination
- Where you’ve seen it: The Wizard of Oz, Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, Lost
- Where you’ve seen it: The Wizard of Oz, Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, Lost
- The key to this storyline is to focus on the journey. This storyline is great for p2p fundraising
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwMnVJ8NS2g
- Real world examples: Lewis & Clark, landing on the moon, Water For People’s goal of Everyone Forever, War Veterans,
- Obamacare Where you’ve seen it: Macbeth, Scarface, Anna Karenina, Breaking Bad
- http://vimeo.com/21594579
- Real world examples: the villain in nonprofits is usually disease or some other antagonistic force. ASPCA, Sally Struthers, natural disasters
- You have a story to share. Can be combined. Start today.