Articles
Make them listen—and make them care
Using details like dialogue and vivid descriptions makes your story more memorable, meaningful and persuasive.
The Storytellers Formerly Known as the Audience
We have to make our stories intrinsically connect with the audience.
The Voyage and Return: A Framework for Stories about Learning
An alternative story map for when obstacles are too great for the first pass.
The Storytelling Sleuth: Using Data Science to Make Your Case
Three non-profits that utilize data to tell stories.
Writing for the Web: Developing Voice, Tone and Editorial Structure
Best practices to ensure your web copy is clear and compelling.
Make Video Part of Your Nonprofit Marketing
Four strategies to enhance your video marketing.
5 Storytelling Best Practices at the Heart of Humans of New York
Tell more stories from the heart.
Beyond the Comfort Zone: Telling Stories that Matter
There’s something about the prompt “tell me a story” that makes people think more about the limitations than the possibilities.
The Backpack Journalist: Digital Storytelling on a Shoestring
Why I left a corner office to become a backpack journalist.
What Makes a Great Story from the Founder of StoryCorps
Audio is an intimate and authentic medium—a powerful combination for telling emotional stories.
Rhythm: The Most Important Thing About Your Organization That You Don’t Understand
Organizational rhythms have a fundamental effect on how we tell our stories.
Community Foundation Two-Person Content Team
A two-person content team at a small foundation nearly tripled its audience by crafting strategic stories designed to achieve specific goals.
Honing Your Team’s Skills: Investing in Professional Development
How to build a sustainable storytelling process for the long term.
Need Some Inspiration? Begin at the Beginning...
For these organizations, the "creation story" is a great place to begin talking about their work, but there's a larger value here as well.
Why the Small Stories Matter in Nonprofit Marketing
Share moments of triumph and hope to fuel action from your supporters.
Developing Your Organization’s Voice and Tone
Drive online engagement with your organization’s personality.