The Fundraising Podcast by Charitabl.

03. Who Is The Villain In Your Story?

Episode Summary

In this episode, Mike and Jordan delve into the StoryBrand narrative framework by Donald Miller that transforms traditional storytelling into a compelling tool for charities and non-profits. By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with a fresh perspective on donor engagement and ready to craft stories that resonate and inspire loyalty among your supporters.

Episode Notes

In this episode, we cover the way we apply Donald Miller’s StoryBrand framework to marketing a charity or non-profit.

The hero's journey framework:

• Hero: The central figure (in this context, the donor) facing a challenge.
• Villain: The problem or obstacle the hero (donor) needs to overcome.
• Guide: The mentor (your charity) providing the hero with the necessary tools and plans to overcome the villain.

Framework breakdown:

• The hero encounters a problem (villain).
• The hero meets a guide.
• The guide gives the hero a solution and a plan.
• The hero follows the plan, leading to success or preventing failure.

Application in non-profit marketing:

• Donor as the Hero: Position the donor as the hero of the story.
• Charity as the Guide: Your charity should be the guide that empowers the donor.
• Engagement Strategy: Use this narrative to create emotional connections and inspire donors to act.

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