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When Facts Fail, It’s a Chance to Embrace Acceptance

During a presentation on emotive storytelling, someone raised a question that touches anyone working to change behavior—especially in environmental, nonprofit, and advocacy spaces. A poised gentleman asked, "What happens when people emotionally believe something …
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Two Climate Storytelling Approaches with Unique Results

Climate change storytelling is a powerful tool to communicate the urgency and impact of environmental issues. But how you tell the story can make a big difference. This article explores two approaches: presenting and …
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Ethical Storytelling: Practical Tips To Avoid Donor Manipulation

Is storytelling manipulative, especially when it stirs emotions for donations? Heck, if storytelling is manipulative, we need to shut down BairStories like yesterday because we specialize in emotive storytelling. But hold on a second, …
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Build A Strong Team Culture with Internal Storytelling

You've done all the textbook steps to build a strong team culture—the mission statement is polished, team-building activities are executed, and even the company swag is disseminated. Yet something's still off. Have you tried …
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3 Reasons Why A Central Character in Storytelling Is Better

Focusing on one central character might feel like you're sidelining other important voices. Many of our clients at BairStories have shared this worry. Can one voice truly capture the richness of your collective experiences? …
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7 Easy Storytelling Tips For Your Climate Action Plan

Climate action plans (CAPs) traditionally rely on data and statistics, but stories can breathe life into those numbers. Whether you're developing or updating a CAP, this article will guide you in enhancing your plan …
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Storybrand for Nonprofits: No One Shares The Ugly

Frameworks are invaluable. They give us the confidence to craft stories that resonate, especially in the challenging nonprofit landscape. But here's some food for thought—could popular formulas like StoryBrand inadvertently perpetuate white saviorism for …
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Why Your Fundraising Video Lacks An Emotional Punch

Many environmental organizations face the challenge of creating compelling stories that truly resonate and drive fundraising success. If you're anything like our clients before working with us, you're probably frustrated that your fundraising videos …
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How to Create Engaging Video Stories That Resonate

Have you ever felt bored out of your mind watching a video? Or sat through a draining presentation with 100 words per slide? In both cases, an engaging story would have kept you interested. …
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We’re a film and video production company for environmental organizations. We craft emotive stories that elevate empathy, build community, and drive funding.

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