Being a nonprofit board member can be an exciting adventure. You’re part of something bigger than yourself, doing incredible work. But the joy tends to evaporate when you’re asked to talk about your nonprofit to your friends.

My coaching clients often ask me questions like: “What do I say?” “Why would they care?” “What if I say the wrong thing?”

In this brief video, I give you an important storytelling tip that will free you up to be the best ambassador your nonprofit has ever had, simply by being yourself!



Want more advice for helping your nonprofit tell amazing stories? Come to next month’s Nonprofit Storytelling Conference in Seattle. Better yet, bring a staff member with you!

21 Ways for Board Members to Engage with their Nonprofit's Fundraising book image

You'll discover the 21 ways each board member can help their nonprofit's fundraising - even if they don't like to ask for money!

As a bonus, you'll get free fundraising tips every other week too!

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