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Campaign messages like “we are the voice for the children” and “we are the voice for the poor” are all too common. Those people already…
Continue reading → You’re the Microphone—3 Ways to Not Be a Faulty One
I’ve written a lot about how utilizing empathy requires that we not project our own perceptions, assumptions, and desires on to others. While the general public seems…
If you have read my last article on “Consent is a Process, Not (Just) a Form,” you’ll know that obtaining informed consent from our clients…
Continue reading → What Happens When You Can’t Get Consent to Share Stories
When it comes to ethical storytelling for nonprofits, “consent” has become a buzzword. Nearly every article on the topic of ethical storytelling mentions the need…
This is one of those stories we tell ourselves: That fundraising staff and program staff are not aligned in storytelling. There is a perception that…
Continue reading → The Diagram of Ethical Storytelling Excellence