Life and Mission Podcast
1) Nonprofit Newsletter Notes
In this episode, I'm answering questions about nonprofit newsletters.How many newsletters should you send?How fancy do they need to be?What else can you do with those stories?Why send a print new...Show More
2) Tell Stories to Raise Funds
Storytelling is an essential skill for fundraisers. What do stories do?Stories help us connect. Compelling stories increase empathy.Stories reflect our values. Stories reveal truths. Stories help us ...Show More
3) Don't Stop Now! Do this to raise funds at year-end.
The time between Thanksgiving and December 31 is by far the biggest giving season of the year. People expect you to ask. If you don't, the assumption will likely be that you don't need their...Show More
4) Unlock the Story Vault: Find the Stories You Need for Fundraising Success
You know you need to tell more stories to raise funds - but where do you find these stories? In this episode, I share five ways to find the stories you need.Support the showMission Writers is an onlin...Show More
5) What the Food Network Show "Chopped" Can Teach Nonprofits About Storytelling
In the Food Network show Chopped, just before chefs present their first dish to the judges, they must answer the question, “What would it mean for you to win?” It's a question every nonprofit mus...Show More
What the Food Network Show "Chopped" Can Teach Nonprofits About Storytelling
05:19 | Sep 12th, 2023
6) Own Your Expertise
Do you think of yourself as an expert? Maybe you should. We need you to share your knowledge and experience with us.-----Support the showGet the free Guide to Donor Stories, part of the Mission Writer...Show More
7) Ask for advice from supporters
Your supporters want to help. Asking them for advice helps you and engages them at a deeper level. You’ll both be glad you did!Often, when you ask for advice, supporters will tell you exactly how the...Show More
8) Reduce Friction for Fundraising Success - Part 2
In the last episode, we looked at gaps in your storytelling that cause friction. This week, we’re looking at friction in the donation process.Support the showGet the free Guide to Donor Stories, part ...Show More
9) Reduce Friction for Fundraising Success - Part 1
Why aren't people giving? It could be there's too much friction–little things in your messaging or in your presentation that causes hestitation or second-guessing. This week we look at frict...Show More
10) Every Story is About Change
Every story needs change, regardless of the story's focus. By recognizing this and emphasizing it, you can engage and connect with your audience more effectively.Support the show