• Online Training Store
  • Speaking
  • Buy the Book
    • Facebook
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

The Storytelling Non-Profit

Non-profit storytelling that raises money & awareness

  • Home
  • Take the Course
  • Non-Profit Consulting
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Storytelling Q&A / How to Not Tell Boring or Repetitive Non-Profit Stories

Storytelling Q&A

How to Not Tell Boring or Repetitive Non-Profit Stories

Your organization is doing great things in the world. But your financial needs year over year are probably pretty consistent unless you’re launching a new program or service. Unfortunately, this consistency can give rise to us sounding the same trumpet all the time.

So how do we avoid telling boring or repetitive stories? This week a Storytelling Non-Profit newsletter reader wrote in with this very question and I’m excited to be answering it in this week’s Storytelling Q&A.

Laura writes:

“I work at a social service organization as the Development Manager. We have several programs that always have wonderful stories to share. But many of these stories are very similar – homeless youth, addictions issues and so on. I don’t want our stories to become boring or repetitive so my question for you is this – how can we tell our stories without getting a “here we go again” reaction for our donors”

Watch the video to find out my top strategy for telling fresh stories that continuously inspire your audience.

As always, thank you so much for watching this edition of the Storytelling Q&A.

If you have tips for improving your storytelling variety, be sure to leave a comment below!

Did you enjoy this video? Be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter for more storytelling and fundraising advice!

* indicates required



Share this:

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Pocket


About Vanessa Chase Lockshin

My name is Vanessa Chase Lockshin, and I want to empower you to tell your story. In my personal life, finding ways to tell my stories has been a transformational practice. In my fundraising life, I’ve helped hundreds of organizations tell their stories to engage and inspire their donors. To date, my work has helped non-profits raise over $10 million.

« Halloween Goodies Giveaway
Multimedia Storytelling – An Interview with WAVES for Development »

Hi there!

My name is Vanessa Chase Lockshin and I've helped non-profits raise over $10 million by telling stories that engage and inspire donors. I'm the author of The Storytelling Non-Profit: A practical guide to telling stories that raise money and awareness, and the creator of immersive online training programs that have trained thousands of non-profit professionals. Read More…

The Ultimate Class on Non-Profit Storytelling

Popular Posts

20 Plus Examples Of NonProfit Storytelling-2

20+ Examples of Non-Profit Storytelling that Raise Money

5 Charity Newsletters to Learn From

5 Charity Newsletters to Learn From

How to Tell Stories That Raise Money In December

How to Tell Stories that Raise Money in December

Year-End Fundraising Increase awareness of your campaign with stories

Year-End Fundraising: Increase awareness of your campaign with stories

How to Write Fundraising Emails

How to Write Fundraising Emails That Hook Readers

Popular Categories

  • Non-Profit Storytelling Tips
  • Fundraising Advice
  • Collecting Non-Profit Stories
  • Guest Experts
  • Personal Stories
  • Free Resource Friday
  • Writing Tips for Fundraisers

Copyright © 2023 · The Storytelling Non-Profit Developed by OnPurposeProjects

Copyright © 2023 · Divine Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in