I’ve been thinking a lot about stories lately after reading an incredible book titled: The Story Telling Nonprofit by Vanessa Chase Lockshin. This is a practical guide to telling stories that raise money and awareness, and the Amazon reviews for this book are incredible.

Readers said things like:

• This book reinforced so many good storytelling habits and introduced several more
• This book should be required reading for all fundraisers and non-profit professionals!
•  This is definitely for you if you’re looking for a more concrete way to tell nonprofit stories and gather stories from staff and board.

I found the book useful, and felt strongly that the principles Vanessa lays out in the book can be used

whether you are in the nonprofit, for-profit, and government sectors.

Our conversation with Vanessa Chase Lockshin includes:

•  How nonprofits can use stories
•  Identifying your audience and why create a faux person
•  Elements of a good story

And more! Be certain to download this episode and start writing more compelling stories for your nonprofit!

Contact information for Vanessa Chase Lockshin:

• Email: vanessa@thestorytellingnonprofit.com

• Website: www.thestorytellingnonprofit.com

• Twitter: @VanessaEChase
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/storytellingnonprofit/​
• Vanessa’s Book: The Story Telling Nonprofit