The Spirituality of Philanthropy
held in-person or live-virtual
Uncover Stories that Inspire Giving
- Reveal the roots of donor generosity to strengthen relationships and boost retention
- Guide donors to share values-based stories, inspiring deeper, lasting connections
- Equip your team to understand donor motivations and articulate philanthropic stories
Uncover the powerful origins of your donors’ generosity, deepening their connection to your cause and inspiring continued, meaningful support
Take a journey into the heart of your values through storytelling. Watch the video to see how it has inspired and transformed others!
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Workshop Participants Will:
- Explore the personal values driving their generosity
- Reflect on core values shaping their giving
- Share their story in a supportive environment
- Engage in conversations deepening their commitment to your cause
Join me in uncovering the values that drive generosity
your guide
April Bell
As a child, I spent my days listening to stories from which ever elder-neighbor would have me. More recently, I’ve crafted my wisdom-mining process into book form with My Life in Paragraphs: Find and Tell Your Stories. As my storytelling focus lends toward the spoken word, people daunted by writing love my approach.
I am the founder at Tree of Life Legacies, a storytelling and wisdom-keeping project based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2008 I’ve been helping people find and tell the origin stories behind their values, often on video. I am co-creator of StoryCatcher® for iPhone.
What’s your story?
April Bell
I am the founder at Tree of Life Legacies, a storytelling and wisdom-keeping project based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2008 I’ve been helping people find and tell the origin stories behind their values, often on video.
As a child, I spent my days listening to stories from which ever elder-neighbor would have me. More recently, I’ve crafted my story-mining process into book form with My Life in Paragraphs: Find and Tell Your Stories. As my storytelling focus lends toward the spoken word, people daunted by writing love my approach. I am co-creator of StoryCatcher® for iPhone.
What’s your story?
What’s included:
- Step-by-step process to uncover donor giving origins
- Expert guidance on tapping into giving stories and personal legacy
- Supportive environment encouraging growth and transformation
- Tailored feedback for confident story sharing
- Deeper understanding of giving’s importance to your organization
- Copy of My Life in Paragraphs: Find and Tell Your Stories with notebook
For Reluctant Storytellers and Seasoned Wisdom-Keepers
Create Lasting Impact Through Storytelling
Every donor has a unique story waiting to be told. This workshop is your key to unlocking those powerful narratives.
Imagine your supporters, eyes bright with realization, as they uncover the deep-rooted values driving their generosity. Picture the moment when a long-time donor suddenly connects their childhood experiences to their passion for your cause. Envision new supporters finding their voice, articulating for the first time why your mission resonates so deeply with them.
This isn’t just a workshop—it’s a journey of discovery:
- For seasoned philanthropists, it’s a chance to rekindle their passion and find new depths to their commitment
- For those new to giving, it’s an opportunity to lay a strong foundation for a lifetime of meaningful philanthropy
- For everyone, it’s a powerful way to connect their personal values with your organization’s impact
By guiding donors to explore the origins of their giving, you’re not just collecting stories—you’re strengthening bonds. You’re creating advocates who can articulate, with genuine emotion, why your cause matters. You’re building a community of supporters who see their personal legacy intertwined with your mission.
This workshop is more than an event—it’s an investment in the heart of your donor relationships. It’s a chance to transform supporters into passionate storytellers for your cause.
Are you ready to unlock the power of your donors’ stories? To create a ripple effect of inspiration that will fuel your mission for years to come?
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen connections, inspire greater generosity, and create a lasting impact through the art of storytelling.
Book your workshop today and watch as your donors’ stories become the catalyst for transformative change.
Discover Your Storytelling Potential
Whether for nonprofit teams, donor groups, or community leaders, this workshop empowers participants to unlock the transformative power of personal storytelling. Ready to inspire, connect, and create meaningful impact? Let’s explore how this experience can elevate your mission.
Testimonials
What participants are saying…
“April’s process gives you permission to play with your story in a safe environment. She has a magical way of prompting that guides you deeper and deeper and deeper into your story until you’re face to face with the values you hold most dear.” —Dan Senter
Steve Alparone
- ★★★★★
Hearing story examples of what’s been important to other people helped me go further in my own thinking about what I want to tell.”
Dan Senter
- ★★★★★
The real gift in this process is you think you’re simply telling a story, and then suddenly you’re standing on the frontier of your own values set. That’s when you realize, “This story matters to me because these things matter to me!”
Carolyn Goto
- ★★★★★
The questions prompted me to see what I learned, what my values were and how I grew.