Every once in a while, something crosses my desk that I think would be helpful to a lot of Fundraisers.
This is one of those times – and it’s free!
There’s a new book out called “Story Prompts for Nonprofits.” It’s written by Chris Davenport, the founder of the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference.
This book will be incredibly helpful if you’ve ever struggled with writer’s block, or had a fundraising brainstorming meeting that didn’t go anywhere. (I think it’s more of a “helpful tool” than a book, which you’ll see in a second.)
It’s a free download. Or you can buy a physical copy for $20.
To give you a better sense of why I think of this as a “tool” you’ll keep within reach on your desk, here’s the description: “900+ storytelling prompts for attracting new donors, generating media buzz, connecting with your community, and deepening relationships with donors!”
The story prompts are categorized by nonprofit sector, by types of beneficiaries, and by the types of help that an organization provides.
I think that’s remarkably helpful because one thing I always hear is, “I see lots of examples of fundraising for organizations that feed and house people, but that’s not what we do and I don’t know what will work for what we do!”
I obviously can’t promise that your exact sector and program activities are covered in this book. But there are more than 900 prompts, and I’m sure you’ll find more prompts that apply to you and your organization’s work than you’ll need in a year.
If you’ve ever wondered which of your stories to tell to engage, inspire and cause action in your donors, I think this book will help!
