One-time stories inspire emotion; longitudinal stories build transformation. The most successful fundraisers don’t just tell what happened, they connect the dots over time, showing progress, growth, and real impact. When donors see themselves within the story—woven into its chapters—they move from giving out of urgency to giving out of identity. Storytelling isn’t about communication; it is communication. And when done longitudinally, it becomes the foundation for trust, loyalty, and transformational giving.
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One-time stories inspire emotion; longitudinal stories build transformation. The most successful fundraisers don’t just tell what happened, they connect the dots over time, showing progress, growth, and real impact. When donors see themselves within the story—woven into its chapters—they move from giving out of urgency to giving out of identity. Storytelling isn’t about communication; it is communication. And when done longitudinally, it becomes the foundation for trust, loyalty, and transformational giving.
Episode 240: How to Make Decisions with Limited Data: Creating Forward Momentum
Around with Randall
25 minutes 7 seconds
3 months ago
Episode 240: How to Make Decisions with Limited Data: Creating Forward Momentum
Nonprofits can no longer afford to wait for 100% certainty. In a world moving at the speed of chaos, inaction is a decision, and often the costliest one. It's time to lead with agility, clarity, and a bias for action. Let’s talk about what effective decision-making looks like now, and why our old models might be holding us back.
Around with Randall
One-time stories inspire emotion; longitudinal stories build transformation. The most successful fundraisers don’t just tell what happened, they connect the dots over time, showing progress, growth, and real impact. When donors see themselves within the story—woven into its chapters—they move from giving out of urgency to giving out of identity. Storytelling isn’t about communication; it is communication. And when done longitudinally, it becomes the foundation for trust, loyalty, and transformational giving.
