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.
storytelling
Why you need stories to raise funds
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.
What stories do your stories tell?
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 …
What Airbnb’s “Strangers” ad can teach nonprofits about storytelling
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?
How to Enjoy Fundraising and Build Better Relationships, with David Oaks
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.
Vanessa Chase Lockshin – The Storytelling Nonprofit
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?”