When Bearing Witness®: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Storyteller
Maria Bryan
49 episodes
1 week ago
Send us a text Nonprofit storytellers are tasked with sharing stories that move people to act, yet we also carry the responsibility of protecting the dignity and agency of those whose stories we tell. And when we are working on the outside of an organization, as contractors or consultants, the power to ensure ethical and trauma-informed practices can feel limited. So, how do we uphold care and consent when we are not the final decision makers? In this episode, we are joined by Kristi Sc...
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Send us a text Nonprofit storytellers are tasked with sharing stories that move people to act, yet we also carry the responsibility of protecting the dignity and agency of those whose stories we tell. And when we are working on the outside of an organization, as contractors or consultants, the power to ensure ethical and trauma-informed practices can feel limited. So, how do we uphold care and consent when we are not the final decision makers? In this episode, we are joined by Kristi Sc...
Ethical Calls to Action: Moving Beyond Manipulation in Nonprofit Storytelling
When Bearing Witness®: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Storyteller
19 minutes
9 months ago
Ethical Calls to Action: Moving Beyond Manipulation in Nonprofit Storytelling
Send us a text Gone are the days of guilt-driven appeals and false urgency in nonprofit marketing. In 2025, we are embracing trauma-informed storytelling that empowers, not exploits. In this episode, we unpack why ethical calls to action matter and how they can inspire meaningful engagement without manipulating emotions. We explore the harm caused by donor saviorism, shame-based giving, and misleading urgency—and offer practical ways to reframe your nonprofit’s messaging to honor the agency o...
When Bearing Witness®: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Storyteller
Send us a text Nonprofit storytellers are tasked with sharing stories that move people to act, yet we also carry the responsibility of protecting the dignity and agency of those whose stories we tell. And when we are working on the outside of an organization, as contractors or consultants, the power to ensure ethical and trauma-informed practices can feel limited. So, how do we uphold care and consent when we are not the final decision makers? In this episode, we are joined by Kristi Sc...
