The 7 deadly sins of nonprofit storytelling
Fundraising is Beautiful · Steven Screen
November 4, 201525m 37s
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Show Notes
Here are seven common storytelling sins that make your story ineffective:
- It's about you, not your donor.
- It doesn't have conflict.
- The problem is too big.
- It's a story about success, not need.
- It's over-written.
- It's too hard to read.
- It's aimed at the wrong audience.
This podcast is a preview of the presentation we'll be making at the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference, November 12-13 in Seattle. Seats are filling up fast, but there may still be room for you!