Anything with the word storytelling in the title catches my eye. I’m a passionate teller of stories and a passionate teacher of how to share powerful stories.
So, when I read through the blog post “Isn’t it time for a new story? Innovative approaches to nonprofit storytelling.” I was awestruck when I found a totally inspiring digital storytelling page.
The folks at Volunteer Toronto have taken the to time post more than 100 stories on their Tumblr website Volunteers of Toronto. #VolunteersofTO
Take a moment and visit the site and get inspired.
Often I’m asked by over-worked and uninspired staff “How do we inspire donors if we don’t have any ‘good’ stories?”
To me, this site is a perfect example of inviting snippets of stories from anyone and everyone: donors, volunteers, staff, families of clients, community partners. . . and more. . . to talk about your work and how it affects them. THOSE are GOOD stories.
What could your organization do to capture and publish heartfelt stories too?
I’m always on the lookout for more inspiration. If you’ve got a social media site with excellent storytelling, please share the link in the comments below.
