How to Write About Challenges
When things don’t turn out as planned, a well-told setback story can give donors another reason to support you.
When things don’t turn out as planned, a well-told setback story can give donors another reason to support you.
Every known culture tells stories. This is the way we make sense of the world and our place in it. If stories are not a part of your fundraising strategy, you’re missing out.
Nonprofits rely on storytelling to share the impact our programs make in they world. But our stories often go out in a random way–without thought to their overall combined message. If that’s the case, these stories aren’t connected. They don’t …
Every story gives us a chance to choose. Do we set up a “them and us” narrative, or will we do the work to offer another perspective?
Fundraising doesn’t have to be a chore! David Oaks and I had a fun conversation about the simple things that build better relationships and raise more money for your mission.
In non-profit storytelling, there are several factors to consider as you tell a story. The organization is telling someone’s story, and that person is often in a vulnerable position. “I often wondered, if our clients read these stories would they be happy with the way we portrayed them?”