This has been an immense month of learning and connecting for me. I’ve read a number of amazing articles and other great resources. I hope you enjoy this month’s reading list!
As always, if you have great storytelling resources, please leave a comment and a link below.
Interviews & Resources
10 Tips in 10 Minutes for #GivingTuesday – Here are my 10 storytelling tips for your #GivingTuesday campaign
2 Ways to Leverage Multi-Channel Storytelling in December – I shared 2 great strategies on the Network For Good blog that will help your organization
I spoke at BBCON in late October. You can read a recap of my talk here.
In preparation for the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference, Sheena Greer interviewed me about storytelling
Storytelling
Did you know that Tom Ahern has a list of great direct mail letter openings? You can read them here.
3 Resource Fundraising Writers Need to Know About from What Gives? Philanthropy
Empathy Versus Sympathy in Storytelling – this is a beautifully written post by one of my friends, Crystaline Randazzo
This TED talk from Nancy Lublin of DoSomething.org is so moving!
The Subterranean River of Emotion – beautiful thoughts on emotion from Cheryl Strayed
Network For Good shares How to Get More From Your Story
I enjoyed reading this keynote speech on innovation from Brian Fitzgerald of Greenpeace
Something Fun
For True Freedom, Learn to Deal with Uncertainty
I love this printable planner page! It might help you organize your day and your to do’s.
