At Your Story Bag we help Non-Profits use Storytelling for Program Facilitation, Documentation, Communication, Fund Raising, Reporting, Training, Content Development and more.
Storytelling for Non-Profits
Lead Impact - The Storied Way
Storytelling is humanity’s primal mode of communication. When it comes to nonprofits, it is a powerful tool. By crafting compelling narratives, non-profits can engage donors, attract volunteers, and inspire communities. At Your Story Bag, we offer non-profits and social enterprises strategic storytelling services such that their stories resonate, connect, and drive action. In other words, we help you Lead Impact – The Storied Way!
Here is a look at our work so far!
As a Storytelling organisation we work with several non-profits in telling stories to children. From a Summer Camp at Swechha India, to JLF Outreach Program with Pratham Books, we have travelled to children far and wide telling stories.
Ahvaan Trust
In 2018, we worked with Ahvaan Trust in training their team of educators in Story Pedagogy. Further, we devised story-based lessons to suit their curriculum. We also wrote fun-to-tell and fun-to-learn stories to teach alphabets in English and Hindi. The curriculum is used in more than 450 Delhi Government Schools.
Bal Raksha Bharat
During the pandemic, Bal Raksha Bharat (formerly known as Save the Children) asked us to develop a story-based digital module for their Dream Accelerator Program. While their program had an outline, we redesigned it for Indian children, infusing stories that make complex ideas like Children’s Rights, Power, Governance, Change, Critical Thinking, My Role. From research, to scripting, shooting, editing and packaging, Your Story Bag produced the entire module.
Dhriiti – The Courage Within
From 2019 – 2021, Rituparna has worked closely with Dhriiti – The Courage Within. As their Communications Consultant, she used Storytelling to help the organisation Communicate on Social Media, Facilitate Programs and create program-related Documentation like Project Reports and Online Shows. Rituparna also hosted a panel-discussion at Women Micropreneur Award 2023. Samples of work done at Dhriiti will be shared upon request.
WWF-India
Between Jan – March 2021, Rituparna worked closely with WWF-India in helping them audit their communication channels. She worked in helping them identify suitable opportunities for leveraging storytelling as a strategic communication tool. She also trained WWF-India’s Communications Teams in a Storytelling Workshop designed specifically for the organisation. During this period, we also produced audio stories for WWF-India.
Cuddles Foundation
In March 2023, we trained the senior leadership team at Cuddles Foundation in using Storytelling for strategic communication. The workshop was designed to suit the organisation’s work and its unique opportunities.
Hindustan Unilever Foundation
Rituparna has consulted Hindustan Unilever Foundation in crafting programrelated documentation related with their water conservation, agriculture and governance. This project required us to conduct detailed interviews with their project teams and create a story-based on their work. Samples of work done at HUF will be shared upon request.
What can Storytelling do for your Non-Profit?
Elevate Your Mission
Storytelling brings your mission to life. It transforms abstract goals and statistics into relatable human experiences. By telling the stories of the people you help and the impact you make, your mission becomes tangible and emotionally compelling. Good storytelling makes your mission a community exercise and we help you do just that!
Engage Donors and Volunteers
Donors and volunteers are more likely to support causes they feel connected to. A well-crafted story fosters that connection by showing the real-world effects of their contributions. It’s not just about asking for support—it's about making them a part of your story. We help you distinguish your storytelling voice for your donors, be it an individual, an institution or a corporate.
Build Trust and Transparency Consistently
In the non-profit sector, trust is crucial. Storytelling allows you to showcase your work authentically, sharing successes and challenges alike. Transparent storytelling builds credibility and reassures your supporters that their contributions are making a difference. We help you build a robust storytelling strategy so that you are consistent towards your communication goals.
Amplify Advocacy and Awareness
Stories are powerful tools for advocacy. They can highlight issues, raise awareness, and rally communities around your cause. Through storytelling, you can give a voice to those who need it most, turning empathy into action. We help non-profit leaders build their thought leadership through strategic storytelling.
Strengthen Community Connections
Non-profits thrive on community support. Storytelling helps you connect with the communities you serve by reflecting their struggles, triumphs, and needs. It fosters a sense of belonging and motivates people to join your cause. We help you build strategies that enables the community to identify, collect and document stories that help you communicate better.
