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

August 23, 2025 • Brooke Richie-Babbage

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.

Use code STRONG26 to get 26% off during this series.

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