Training


Storytelling 101

Ethical storytelling

Fundraising copywriting

I’ll work with you to deliver a training that meets your and your team’s requirements. I’ll also stay in touch after the sessions to answer any questions as you put your new storytelling skills to work.

You can choose from two-hour, three-hour and six-hour training sessions, remote or in-person, for up to 16 people at a time. All sessions include a mix of knowledge sharing and interactive exercises, including solo, small-group and whole-group work.

Storytelling 101

  • ‘Why storytelling?’ introduction

  • Magic 8 storytelling planning questions

  • Writing to raise money

  • Telling ethical stories

  • Lots of examples relevant to your sector and cause

  • Interactive exercises

  • Practical advice, including top tips and writing resources

Fundraising copywriting

  • ‘Telling stories to raise money’ introduction

  • Writing for different fundraising audiences, including supporters, major donors and institutions

  • Writing for different formats, including direct response, social media, newsletters, impact reports and bid-writing

  • Magic 8 storytelling planning questions

  • Why the best fundraising storytelling is ethical too

  • Lots of examples relevant to your sector and cause

  • Interactive exercises

  • Practical advice, including top tips and writing resources

Ethical storytelling

  • ‘Why ethical storytelling?’ introduction

  • Ethical storytelling principles, including authentic, inclusive narratives and the power of curiosity

  • Ethical story-gathering, including trauma-informed, participant-led and free and informed consent approaches

  • Why the best emotional storytelling is ethical too

  • Magic 8 ethical storytelling planning questions

  • Lots of examples relevant to your sector and cause

  • Interactive exercises

  • Practical advice including top tips and writing resources

Interested in training for your organisation?