THE ART OF STORYTELLING AND WHY STORIES MATTER
When we present data alone, only language processing areas of the brain activate. But with stories, our entire brain lights up simultaneously.
When we present data alone, only language processing areas of the brain activate. But with stories, our entire brain lights up simultaneously.
Fundraising isn’t just about raising dollars. It’s about raising up people, building trust, nurturing shared purpose and strengthening the fabric of our communities.
The only thing that is necessary for quality relationships with your donors is genuine interest and attention to how they view the impact of your organization.
Today, nonprofit leaders may feel challenged, as the funding and practices they have counted on in the past may no longer be available in the same ways. Whether you work in a nonprofit or volunteer as a board member, navigating uncertainty is part of the job description.
Today, nonprofit leaders may feel challenged, as the funding and practices they have counted on in the past may no longer be available in the same ways. Whether you work in a nonprofit or volunteer as a board member, navigating uncertainty is part of the job description.
Development staff, CEOs, and marketing teams can empower board members to use storytelling as an effective and comfortable way to participate in the crucial work of raising money.
One might wonder how can any organization create a strategic plan if they don’t know which end is up right now?
The time between Thanksgiving and year-end offers a prime window for fundraising.
Nonprofit boards often find themselves stuck in a rut, performing the same old tasks with the same agenda month after month, with little impact
Many board agendas are static reviews of the past, leading to passive participation, listening to committee report after committee report.
Today, nonprofit leaders may feel challenged, as the funding and practices they have counted on in the past may no longer be available in the same ways. Whether you work in a nonprofit or volunteer as a board member, navigating uncertainty is part of the job description.
Today, nonprofit leaders may feel challenged, as the funding and practices they have counted on in the past may no longer be available in the same ways. Whether you work in a nonprofit or volunteer as a board member, navigating uncertainty is part of the job description.
As we move through the year, nonprofit leaders need to ask themselves: Are we where we hoped to be? These check-ins are about more than forecasting—they are a strategic opportunity.
Turmoil and uncertainty can leave nonprofit volunteers and staff at a loss. Turns out, there is much we can do to keep fundraising forward.
One might wonder how can any organization create a strategic plan if they don’t know which end is up right now?