From Stuck to Story – Nonprofit Storytelling Playbook

Katie Whitehorn

Launching October 20, 2026! ✨

The nonprofit storytelling playbook

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Early reviews from readers

"Really solid and so practical."

Liz Kinsfather, MA
Nonprofit Consultant

"A usable playbook for turning raw human moments into stories that move people to care and act."

Ted Vaughn
Co-Founder of Historic, Author of Culture Built My Brand

"Easy to read, helpful, engaging, funny..."

Monika Salden
Nonprofit Communications, Marketing, and Storytelling

You know storytelling drives giving. But who has time to master it?

Effective storytelling isn't just for expert creatives with loads of time.From Stuck to Story guides you step by step without draining your time and focus.Create winning stories faster using the simple ingredients that inspire donors to give generously and keep on giving.

Discover a clear, repeatable storytelling process.

Identify the four ingredients every effective fundraising story needs—and find them fast
Shape your raw material into a narrative structure that moves donors to give and keep giving
Adapt any story for different purposes, from appeals to newsletters and everything in between
Build a story ecosystem so you're never stuck without an effective story to send
Show up consistently without burning out or having to write every story from scratch

Donors want to be moved, not manipulated. This playbook shows you how to do exactly that.

What you'll be able to do differently

Craft stories that move donors to give—and keep on giving
Give donors a reason to care by helping them feel the full weight of the problem
Find stories in the material you already have on hand, no writing from scratch required
Capture the complexity of your work through concrete, human stories that stick
Build confidence in your storytelling so you never get stuck or burn out

Praise for From Stuck to Story

"I'm so excited for this book to make it to market! I already have two non-profits I want to share it with."

Heidi Pitts
Digital Marketing & Media, Whitman College

Proven results from story-driven campaigns

Used by nonprofits of every size and shape, this playbook has helped:

Bring in a first-time seven-figure donation.

Double the dollars raised by previous campaigns.

Reach fundraising goals up to 85% faster.

Meet the Author

Katie Whitehorn is a writer and creative lead who will be the first to tell you she’s not a creative (don’t let the job title fool you) and that crafting effective, human stories doesn’t have to take as long as you think.Before turning to full-time nonprofit storytelling, Katie spent a decade serving with international nonprofits as a humanitarian worker. Today she works with Historic, a brand and strategy shop serving nonprofits. She brings her storytelling lens into brand messaging and positioning for organizations such as International Justice Mission, The Tebow Group, World Vision USA, and American Bible Society.Follow Katie on LinkedIn and see her work at katiewhitehorn.com

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