app03 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:15:20 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) https://bigduck.fireside.fm/tags/storytelling Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 The Smart Communications Podcast helps busy nonprofit leaders build their communications skills and develop their organization’s voice. Every episode shares insights and practical tips to help you leverage strategic communications to advance your nonprofit’s mission. en-us episodic The Smart Communications Podcast is a useful resource for all nonprofit leaders looking to boost their communications chops on the go. Big Duck The Smart Communications Podcast helps busy nonprofit leaders build their communications skills and develop their organization’s voice. Every episode shares insights and practical tips to help you leverage strategic communications to advance your nonprofit’s mission. no Big Duck hello@bigducknyc.com https://bigduck.fireside.fm/219 9fb7a3a4-3828-44fd-b988-27475a4b0e35 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Big Duck full Big Duck Creating nonprofit videos doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. Learn practical tips for capturing authentic nonprofit stories and creating consistent content that resonates. 22:06 no <p>Video is increasingly how people connect with nonprofits today, but many communications teams feel stuck: they lack time, budget, and skills. Ally Dommu, director of service development, talks with Ben Nathan, filmmaker and founder of All of Us Films, about making accessible, authentic video storytelling a regular part of your nonprofit's communications strategy. They explore why authenticity resonates more than polished content, how to ethically capture stories from clients and donors, and the right and wrong ways to use AI in nonprofit video. They also talk about Impact Reel, Ben’s scalable model designed for nonprofit budgets. Get practical advice on starting with what you have, interviewing techniques that feel natural, and one simple challenge to get your video practice started this month. </p> nonprofit, communications, video, storytelling, branding, fundraising Video is increasingly how people connect with nonprofits today, but many communications teams feel stuck: they lack time, budget, and skills. Ally Dommu, director of service development, talks with Ben Nathan, filmmaker and founder of All of Us Films, about making accessible, authentic video storytelling a regular part of your nonprofit's communications strategy. They explore why authenticity resonates more than polished content, how to ethically capture stories from clients and donors, and the right and wrong ways to use AI in nonprofit video. They also talk about Impact Reel, Ben’s scalable model designed for nonprofit budgets. Get practical advice on starting with what you have, interviewing techniques that feel natural, and one simple challenge to get your video practice started this month.

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]]> https://bigduck.fireside.fm/203 42f7b323-b029-441f-9519-760c118898fb Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 Big Duck full Big Duck The way we communicate can move people to take action if we are intentional about it. Learn how language can build belonging, clarity, and connection. 21:16 no <p>Narratives don’t just tell stories; they shape meaning. Farra Trompeter, co-director, and Sadé Dozan, vice president of advancement at Borealis Philanthropy, discuss how nonprofits can use plain language and narrative strategies to build belonging, expand your “we”, and create more inclusive communications. Get practical guidance for anyone working at the intersection of storytelling and social change. </p> nonprofit, podcast, communications, narratives, storytelling, stories, belonging Narratives don’t just tell stories; they shape meaning. Farra Trompeter, co-director, and Sadé Dozan, vice president of advancement at Borealis Philanthropy, discuss how nonprofits can use plain language and narrative strategies to build belonging, expand your “we”, and create more inclusive communications. Get practical guidance for anyone working at the intersection of storytelling and social change.

]]> Narratives don’t just tell stories; they shape meaning. Farra Trompeter, co-director, and Sadé Dozan, vice president of advancement at Borealis Philanthropy, discuss how nonprofits can use plain language and narrative strategies to build belonging, expand your “we”, and create more inclusive communications. Get practical guidance for anyone working at the intersection of storytelling and social change.

]]> https://bigduck.fireside.fm/22 f5762d7d-5502-4470-bf22-4df9c10499c1 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -0500 Big Duck full Big Duck A compelling story is a powerful tool nonprofits can use to engage, inspire, and move people to act. Jenny Dyson, Creative Director of Pencil, shares tips on how to start telling yours. 17:08 no <p>Jenny Dyson, Ruler and Creative Director of Pencil, a creative agency specializing in brand storytelling in the UK, shares her experiences turning content from one conference into a rich, multi-channel story for her client, One Small Thing. She also shares practical advice for nonprofit communicators looking to translate their organization’s work into clear, compelling, and authentic stories. </p> storytelling, nonprofits, brands, nonprofit narratives Jenny Dyson, Ruler and Creative Director of Pencil, a creative agency specializing in brand storytelling in the UK, shares her experiences turning content from one conference into a rich, multi-channel story for her client, One Small Thing. She also shares practical advice for nonprofit communicators looking to translate their organization’s work into clear, compelling, and authentic stories.

]]> Jenny Dyson, Ruler and Creative Director of Pencil, a creative agency specializing in brand storytelling in the UK, shares her experiences turning content from one conference into a rich, multi-channel story for her client, One Small Thing. She also shares practical advice for nonprofit communicators looking to translate their organization’s work into clear, compelling, and authentic stories.

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