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You know stories are powerful. Stories of impact. Stories of the people your ministry serves. Stories of how God is moving. But when it’s time to write a donor update or newsletter… your mind suddenly goes blank.

In this episode, I share a simple three-step system to build a story bank so you always have meaningful stories ready to share with donors. Instead of waiting for huge transformation stories to appear, you’ll learn how to notice, capture, and store the small moments where God is already at work in your ministry.

Similar Episodes: 

#31 – 4 Steps to Sharing Stories That Engage Donors

#24 – How to Find Stories That Inspire Donors (Even When Ministry Feels Quiet)

#43 – Why Your Fundraising Messaging Isn’t Working — And How Storytelling Fixes It

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👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.

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👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.

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Connect with me:

lisa@irisstorytelling.com

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