Storytelling for Fundraisers
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CT
Speaker(s): Jen McGrath, Deputy Executive Director of Donor Engagement and Communications for Resource Development, MIT
Elective Session
Storytelling is a powerful tool for building meaningful donor relationships. This session explores how fundraisers can use stories to connect donors to institutional priorities across the full lifecycle—from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship. Learn how to translate complex needs into compelling, human-centered narratives that resonate with donor motivations, strengthen engagement, and inspire giving. You’ll leave with practical frameworks and examples to confidently incorporate storytelling into your everyday fundraising work.