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3 Tips to Improve Your Fundraising through Great Storytelling Storytelling isn't just for the books. As a nonprofit, sharing your story, as well as the stories of those you help, your donors, and those who work for you, can have a major impact on your success as an organization. Whether it's posting a video testimonial to your  Facebook  page, letting a donor take over your Instagram account, or writing a blog or case study about your recent mission trip to Guatemala, the right story told the right way can inspire donations, raise awareness for your cause , and even help retain existing donors for the long haul.  Don't believe us? Here's what we've seen storytelling do for nonprofits and charities just like yours: Storytelling Spurs an Emotional Connection That Drives Donations People are able to connect emotionally with stories. Maybe a part of the story rings true to their own lives, or maybe they've seen similar stories play out with people t

How Executives Improving Skills with Mentoring Programs When it comes to mentoring, the benefits to the mentee are pretty obvious. They get expert guidance from a proven pro, personalized advice about their specific career and goals, and most importantly, connections with higher-ups in their organization and across their industry.  It's a slam dunk in every sense of the phrase.  But what about the mentor? What benefits do mentors get out of the arrangement, other than lost hours in the day? Why is it worth their time and effort?  Surprisingly, there's a lot more benefits of mentoring than you might think. Subject Matter Experts of Mentor who regularly share their knowledge and mentor others can enjoy: Improved Listening Skills Mentoring sharpens your listening skills and enables you to better understand and empathize with those around you. You learn to better put yourself in others shoes, ask questions, and really get to the bottom of both professional and personal