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Tell Me a Story. t he power of storytelling Sr. Kathleen Lunsmann , IHM, CFRE President, SOAR! Bonnie O’Neill Meyer, CFRE Meyer Partners, LLC. Tell me a story. Why stories? 2What makes a great story? Real life stories & winning appeals Practical tips. Top 5 Reasons Why …. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Tell Me a Story
the power of storytelling
Sr. Kathleen Lunsmann, IHM, CFREPresident, SOAR!
Bonnie O’Neill Meyer, CFREMeyer Partners, LLC
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Tell me a story
1 Why stories?
2 What makes a great story?
3 Real life stories & winning appeals
4 Practical tips
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Top 5 Reasons Why …
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Why stories?
Reason #5
Stories are how we get to know one another.
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Why Stories?
Reason #4
People remember stories.
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Why Stories?
Reason #3
Stories convey wisdom … insights.
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Why Stories?
Reason #2
Stories build brand.
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Why stories?
5. Stories are how we get to know one another.4. People remember stories.3. Stories convey wisdom … insights.2. Stories build brand.1. Stories lead people to act.
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Made to Stick.
• A credible idea makes people believe.• An emotional idea makes people care.• The right stories make people act.
• Chip Heath and Dan Heath, Made to Stick
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Nonprofit Storytelling
• Bring the impact of your mission, vision and programs to life.
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Tell me a story
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What makes a great story?• Name• Details• Quotes• Actions that paint a picture• Strong lead• Sequence of narrative creates curiosity• Conversational language• Concrete nouns• Clarity• Relevance to core values
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Our Stories
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Sister Peg
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Sister Peg
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Regina Laudis
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Regina Laudis
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Regina Laudis
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Cenacle Sisters
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Cenacle Sisters
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Cenacle Sisters
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Cenacle Sisters
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Cenacle Sisters
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Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving
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Saving William
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Five Practical Tips
Collect (find) stories rich with detail.
Own the story: adapt for spokesperson.
Action: active verbs paint the picture.
Color: use real quotes from real people.
Hook.
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Bonus How-to’s
• Write fast• Edit slow• Read your story out loud
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Philanthropy & Storytelling
• Circulate stories with staff.• Make storytelling a part of your culture of
philanthropy.
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