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279. Ethical Storytelling in Action: Developing Culturally Informed Narratives - Kristen Marston

279. Ethical Storytelling in Action: Developing Culturally Informed Narratives - Kristen Marston

FromWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits


279. Ethical Storytelling in Action: Developing Culturally Informed Narratives - Kristen Marston

FromWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jun 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Meet Kristen. This Hollywood narrative strategist and impact advisor develops culturally-informed narratives for companies like Netflix, HBO Max, MTV, Disney, and more for more than 100 major film and TV projects. As Chief Impact Officer of The League, she works at the intersection of culture and politics advocating for a future where everyone who makes up the New American Majority can act, engage, and thrive. We're talking about crafting narratives and creating media that is reflective of the communities our missions engage.LearnHow to inspire civic engagement, create systemic change, and craft culturally-informed narrativesThe importance of crafting narratives uplifting the lives and issues of women and communities of colorHow nonprofits can apply this writing and mindset shift to their missions An Overview of The LeagueEPISODE HIGHLIGHTSKristen’s story and journey to where she is today (2:41)Overview of the work of The League (7:30)Guideposts Kristen sees as she advises Hollywood scripts and organizations to move towards inclusive narratives (11:00)Key elements of crafting these culturally informed narratives and how we can they apply them in our missions (16:00)Creating media that's reflective of the communities that our organizations are working with (23:00)Kristen’s advice for how to meet the moment by channeling these ideas and these themes (28:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Kristen’s life (33:00)Kristen’s One Good Thing: Take care of each other. (37:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/279About Our Sponsor VirtuousYou know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you SEE and activate donors at every level. Here’s the thing, Virtuous created a fundraising platform to help you do just that. It’s much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous is committed to helping charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising. We love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement.Learn more about Virtuous at www.virtuous.org/About Our Sponsor FeathrAre you ready to take your digital engagement to the next level but feel stuck about where to start? Feathr is focused on making nonprofit outreach more impactful by connecting you to your audience - wherever they are online. Feathr offers great training, support, and campaign recipes based on goals specific to nonprofits. From fundraising to program awareness, they’ve got you covered.Learn more about their solutions for nonprofits at feathr.coAbout our Sponsor CosmicLooking to nail your impact story, build brand awareness, and inspire action for your cause today? YOU can connect directly with Cosmic’s Founder and Creative Director, Eric Ressler for free Office Hours. Don't miss this incredible opportunity friends! Visit designbycosmic.com/good to sign up today ? Start Learning Today on We Are For Good PRO ?We Are For Good PRO is reimagining nonprofit professional development - for good. ✨ Join us and get started at weareforgoodpro.com.
Released:
Jun 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Nonprofit professionals are faced with more challenges to accomplish their missions and the growing pressure to do more, raise more, and be more for the causes we hold so dear. With bootstrapped budgets and staff, the community of do-gooders are seeking camaraderie along the journey, a safe place to grow and learn and find connection and inspiration. Join Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they learn with you from some of the best in the industry; sharing the most innovative ideas, inspiration and stories of making a difference. You’re in good company and we welcome you to our community of nonprofit professionals, philanthropists, world changers, innovators, and others to bring a little more goodness into the world. Get cozy, grab a coffee, and get ready to be inspired. We are for good. You in?