The Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling

December 31, 2016

Everyone is a storyteller. Even people who don’t think of themselves as creative or artistic are storytellers. From infancy, we gain knowledge and connect with others by sharing stories. From children’s books with moral lessons to family members telling us about their day, stories help us understand the world and each other. Similarly, nonprofit organizations must rely on stories to connect with their audience and build a community around their mission.

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