We help non-profit organizations tell their stories.

The Story Stichting is a non-profit foundation that helps other non-profits harness the power of storytelling to raise grant money, gain advocates, and widen their base of supporters.

Stichting is the Dutch word for Foundation. Although we are based in the Netherlands,we work globally with experts based on both sides of the pond, in both Europe and the United States. Although all of our Story Strategists have years of experience working in the private sector with large corporations, we wanted to help the organizations that mattered to us personally, spiritually, and intellectually. Thus we decided to lend our support to you, the non-profits who strive to make a real difference in the world.

We know that a well-told story will make or break a grant proposal, persuade a board, court an investor, and illuminate the causes that you are tirelessly working for. Yet all too often, organizations with the noblest missions lack the resources or experience to garner the attention they deserve. At the Story Stichting we recognize the value and power of a good story to change hearts and minds. We have made it our mission to help you find and tell your best stories.

We spcialize in three kinds of storytelling: Spoken, Written, and Visual. Our experts have proven track records and we bring years of writing, fundraising, coaching and storytelling to your cause.

Don’t lose out on critically important funding because you aren’t making use of your organization’s stories. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a bigger difference in the world because you haven’t mastered the art of delivering an unforgettable narrative. Let us help your organization distinguish itself in a way that will make everyone take note, by tapping in to and sharing your most compelling stories.

WHY CHOOSE US

GET FUNDING

Non-profit organizations are dependent on private and public grants for survival. Yet frequently, they lose out on important funding because they can’t tell their stories effectively.

It is imperative that non-profits learn how to tell their mission stories
more effectively. In an increasingly competitive age, and with fewer
sources of funding, organizations much individuate and shine a
light on their specific accomplishments, goals, and dreams. We’ll
help you win necessary grants and funding by crafting the most
impactful stories, and then helping you tailor it to the specific
audience you are addressing.

GET EVERYONE ON BOARD

One of the most important roles of a non-profit organization is to report to its Board of Directors. Yet all too often its important work is not conveyed in a story-friendly way to the people who make essential decisions about the direction of its future. In many organizations, technical-oriented employees, such as scientists or engineers, lack the ability to convey the most important aspects of their research to non- technical co-workers. Learning how to translate data facts, and figures in to compelling narratives can bring newfound success to an organization.

BECOME AUTHENTIC

The early, pre-literate storytellers knew intuitively that they had seconds to work their magic before the listener tuned out. They used formulae like a great opening line, visual descriptions, silences and varied rhythms. They knew how to build in drama, and how to make audiences lean in from the first sentence to the last. Sadly, those skills have become lost, and organizations are playing the price as a result. We will help you change your delivery styles and in doing so, you’re ability to be totally unforgettable.

Our expertise

Spoken Word
The ancient storyteller’s knew that audiences needed to be captivated from the first word. Professional storyteller and spoken word strategist, Lisa Lipkin, will teach you the tricks used by the best storytellers for engaging and captivating listeners.

Written Word
Need to generate unforgettable written materials? Don’t fret. We’re here to help. Our written word strategists will help you create written documents, including brochures, website content, annual reports, and a host of other materials that speak eloquently and memorably to your target audience, tying your organization’s core story to your end goals.

Visual Storytelling
Sometimes less is more. Often, organizations make the mistake of including too much factual information in their visual materials, leaving the reader overstimulated and confused as to their key mission. Jeroen Bruijn, an award winning, Dutch graphics designer, can help you pare down your visuals for maximum impact, or create material anew.

Performances
Choose from one of our storyteling performances or design your own

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