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Here's the description from this talk I gave:We are natural born story tellers. But all too often, we in the nonprofit world aren’t good at telling our story. This session will help you cast your vision and mission in ways people will remember!You’ll learn:* the basic components of all compelling stories* how a trip to the supermarket can help you make your story engaging* what an “elevator pitch” is and why it can quickly become stale, and* a really easy way to keep all your communications fresh and “on story.”

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Who’s Telling YOUR Story?Increasing the effectiveness of your communication, one story at a time

Marc A. Pitman, FundraisingCoach.com

More New 501(c)3’s Each Year

0

200,000

400,000

600,000

800,000

1,000,000

1,200,000

1,400,000

1,600,000

1995 2000 2005 2007

Statistics from National Center for Charitable Statistics http://nccsdataweb.urban.org/

Huge DNA picture strand

Campfire picture with people talking

Sylvan Learning Center

Sylvan Learning Center

New Scientist, May 2005

More New 501(c)3’s Each Year

0

200,000

400,000

600,000

800,000

1,000,000

1,200,000

1,400,000

1,600,000

1995 2000 2005 2007

Statistics from National Center for Charitable Statistics http://nccsdataweb.urban.org/

A trip to the grocery store

Set structure of storytelling 2300 years ago– Beginning, Middle, End

Set structure of storytelling 2300 years ago– Beginning, Middle, End– Has a hero

Set structure of storytelling 2300 years ago– Beginning, Middle, End– Has a hero– Needs CONFLICT

(hero+obstacle=conflict)

Set structure of storytelling 2300 years ago– Beginning, Middle, End– Has a hero– Needs CONFLICT

(hero+obstacle=conflict)– The storyteller works to help the listener

be immersed in the story

Storytelling for Dummies

Storytelling for Dummies

Act 1: Get hero up a tree

Storytelling for Dummies

Act 1: Get hero up a tree

Act 2: Throw rocks at him

Storytelling for Dummies

Act 1: Get hero up a tree

Act 2: Throw rocks at him

Act 3: Get him down

Hero must be a person

Your Stories = Your Culture

Your Stories = Your Culture

“Genesis” Story

Your Stories = Your Culture

“Genesis” Story “Balaam” Stories

Your Stories = Your Culture

“Genesis” Story “Balaam” Stories “Job” Stories

Your Stories = Your Culture

“Genesis” Story “Balaam” Stories “Job” Stories “Nehemiah” Stories

Your Stories = Your Culture

“Genesis” Story “Balaam” Stories “Job” Stories “Nehemiah” Stories “Revelation” Stories

Picture of Elevator Or people in an elevator

Organizing Stories

The Rule of 3’s

Organizing Stories

The Rule of 3’s

0. Define Your Jennifer

Organizing Stories

The Rule of 3’s

0. Define Your Jennifer

1. 3 Attributes

Organizing Stories

The Rule of 3’s

0. Define Your Jennifer

1. 3 Attributes

2. 3 Channels

Organizing Stories

The Rule of 3’s

0. Define Your Jennifer

1. 3 Attributes

2. 3 Channels

3. 3 Times a Month for 3 Months

Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.

Horse vet picture

Storytelling Resources

Andy Goodman www.agoodmanonline.com

Cliff Atkinson www.sociablemedia.com

Marc A. Pitman www.fundraisingcoach.com marc@fundraisingcoach.com