S is for Storytelling: If They Don’t Feel It, They Won't Fund It

If your appeal is accurate but donors don’t move, the story is missing.

🧭 Today’s belief shift: Data justifies; story decides. Donors fund a narrative they can step into.

A clear arc creates urgency without pressure and aligns board, staff, and funders around the same emotional truth.

What’s the 10-line story you’ll tell this year-end (Hook → Stakes → Barrier → Your Choice → Change → 1 person’s journey → Invitation)?

📥 Download: Story Arc Mini-Guide + Fill-In Template

🎯 Want story to translate into dollars? Check out the Get More Donors Toolkit to figure out who you should be talking to and how to reach them.

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