Breakout sessions 1 

 

Break out 1 - Option 1

Telling Client Stories Ethically & Responsibly - Rachel Vogel Quinn

Location: Conference Room A/B - Rm 135/136

A story is always a gift. When a client entrusts you with their personal story, you have an obligation to tell it respectfully and responsibly. In the past, some nonprofits have used stories in a way that harms relationships with clients, reduces credibility, exploits the experiences of oppressed groups, reinforces harmful stereotypes, or misrepresents the truth. Now it’s more important than ever for our storytelling to be transparent, thoughtful, and empathetic.

 

In this session, we’ll explore best practices for collaborating with clients and discuss the ethical issues to consider during the storytelling process.

 

You’ll receive guidance from an experienced nonprofit storyteller on topics like:

●  How to decide whom to feature

●  How to conduct a respectful interview with the client

●  What to include in the story and what to leave out

●  When to change names or disguise identities

●  How to involve the client in the editing and approval process

●  How you can ensure that the client benefits from the story

You’ll come away from this session with ethical guidelines to consider and practical advice for all stages of the storytelling process.

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Break out 1 - Option 2

Using Data to Tell Stories - Amal Barre & Jodi Long

Location: Speed Lyceum - Student Center - Rm 103

Sometimes nonprofits rely on anecdotes and personal stories to make a point, but what about using data to tell a bigger story? Data can highlight the needs in our community, demonstrate the impact of our organizations, and, when communicated effectively, can be a critical tool used in advocacy and fundraising. Join two local nonprofit experts who will share their experience collecting data, disseminating data, and effectively communicating insights. Case study experts include Amal Barre with unevictIA and Jodi Long with Count the Kicks.

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Break out 1 - Option 3

The Art of Storytelling: Narrative Told through Image - Leah Waughtal-Magiera

Location: Conference Room C - Rm 137

We all carry stories within us. They shape our identity, they inform our beliefs and our choices. Most of all, when we listen and bear witness to other’s stories we create community. This workshop will utilize the tradition of spoken word poetry and oral narration as tools to explore both individual growth as well as the marketing power of good storytelling. Participants can expect to leave with a personal piece of writing and a new connection to those they shared their workshop time with.