Connect & Learn Lab: Story Telling Workshop

Storytelling Workshop

With Shelby Rogala, Assistant Director, Montana Nonprofit Association

Workshop presented Tuesday, May 26, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZDAUY0eJzA&feature=youtu.be

Workshop Materials

This interactive workshop is designed to equip nonprofit leaders, staff, and board members with the confidence and skills to share their organization’s story. Participants will enhance their ability to connect with donors, inspire volunteers, and amplify their organization’s impact. 

Key Learning Objectives: 

• Understand the Fundraising Cycle: Learn how storytelling fits into the broader fundraising (and awareness-raising) strategy and why personal narratives are powerful tools for engagement. 

• Craft Compelling Stories: Discover how effective introductions to your organization shared in your voice can capture interest. 

• Practice and Refine: Engage in hands-on exercises to develop and refine your storytelling skills, receiving feedback from peers and facilitators. 

• Empower Others: Gain strategies to teach and mentor fellow board members and volunteers, fostering a culture of storytelling across your organization. 

Outcome: 

Participants will leave with a polished personal story about their organization, ready to use in fundraising appeals, public speaking, and donor communications. They’ll also have the tools to inspire and train others, ensuring their organization’s story is shared widely and authentically.