344. Your Storytelling Power Unleashed! How to Connect Authentically + Inspire Action - Ty Spells

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Meet Ty. This expert storyteller is a connector of people and transformation. She believes storytelling done right can change incorrect narratives, stereotypes, and has the power to shape the future👏 We’re talking about how social impact storytelling should not only move your audience’s hearts, but also move them to take action. Tune in for a convo highlighting what happens when you stop using your messaging to sell your mission and instead focus on inviting people to join your community through authentic storytelling. 

đź’ˇLearn

  • Painting a picture of the vision you’re trying to create instead of highlighting the barrier 🎨
  • The importance of telling a story of transformation completely
  • Elements of building an authentic story

Today’s Guest
Ty Spells, Senior Strategist of Partnership Activation, Stand Together Foundation

Episode Highlights

  • Ty’s story and journey to where she is today (6:00)
  • Storytelling in today’s digital age (10:00)
  • Missteps and barriers to sharing your story (13:00)
  • Breaking through the noise (17:00)
  • Core elements of building an authentic story (20:00)
  • How and when to tell the difficult parts of your story (26:00)
  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Ty’s life (33:45)
  • Ty’s One Good Thing: Believe and understand that your personal story matters. You were created to bring about change. Lead with that. (41:00)
  • How to connect with Ty (42:20)
  • One thing Becky and Jon are standing on and standing for today (44:20)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/344

About Neon One
Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.

About Gravyty
Gravyty is your force for good. Their ecosystem of products equips you to engage with your community authentically, increase fundraiser capacity and personalize digital fundraising efforts. Learn more at gravyty.com. 

Join us at The Spread!

Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛

We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.

Learn more and save your free spot today.

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Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.
Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com

Say hi đź‘‹
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Meet Ty. This expert storyteller is a connector of people and transformation. She believes storytelling done right can change incorrect narratives, stereotypes, and has the power to shape the future👏 We’re talking about how social impact storytelling should not only move your audience’s hearts, but also move them to take action. Tune in for a convo highlighting what happens when you stop using your messaging to sell your mission and instead focus on inviting people to join your community through authentic storytelling. 

đź’ˇLearn

  • Painting a picture of the vision you’re trying to create instead of highlighting the barrier 🎨
  • The importance of telling a story of transformation completely
  • Elements of building an authentic story

Today’s Guest
Ty Spells, Senior Strategist of Partnership Activation, Stand Together Foundation

Episode Highlights

  • Ty’s story and journey to where she is today (6:00)
  • Storytelling in today’s digital age (10:00)
  • Missteps and barriers to sharing your story (13:00)
  • Breaking through the noise (17:00)
  • Core elements of building an authentic story (20:00)
  • How and when to tell the difficult parts of your story (26:00)
  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Ty’s life (33:45)
  • Ty’s One Good Thing: Believe and understand that your personal story matters. You were created to bring about change. Lead with that. (41:00)
  • How to connect with Ty (42:20)
  • One thing Becky and Jon are standing on and standing for today (44:20)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/344

About Neon One
Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.

About Gravyty
Gravyty is your force for good. Their ecosystem of products equips you to engage with your community authentically, increase fundraiser capacity and personalize digital fundraising efforts. Learn more at gravyty.com. 

Join us at The Spread!

Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛

We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.

Learn more and save your free spot today.

//

Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.
Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com

Say hi đź‘‹
LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

2022-10-31 51 min
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