Nonprofit Storytelling Conference
October 26-28, 2026
Hosted by: Nonprofit Storytelling
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Conference Description
The Nonprofit Storytelling Conference 2026 is a professional event designed to help nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and marketers improve how they tell stories to inspire donors and raise more money.

Date
Monday October 26th – Wednesday October 28th, 2026

Location
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750

Who should attend?
Fundraisers & Development Professionals
Those focused on crafting appeals, executing donor asks, writing stewardship communications, and emotionally engaging campaigns—this conference helps you engineer “Meaningful Moments” throughout all donor touchpoints
Communications, Marketing & Video Teams
If your role includes storytelling across email, social media, videos, or website updates, there are hands‑on sessions to elevate your narrative, pacing, emotional tension, and multimedia strategy.
Executives & Board Members
Including leadership in messaging ensures entire teams align around emotional and strategic storytelling—making donor experiences more meaningful.

Why attend?
Raise More Money by Telling Better Stories
You'll learn how to craft emotionally resonant stories that motivate donors to give—and give again. The conference focuses on storytelling techniques that have been proven to increase donations and deepen donor loyalty.
Master the Art of Donor Communication
Through workshops and live coaching, you'll gain hands-on practice writing more effective appeal letters, donor thank-yous, video scripts, and emails that actually connect.
Build Deeper Donor Relationships
It’s not just about fundraising—it’s about creating “meaningful moments” with your donors. You’ll learn how to shift from transactional asks to relationship-driven engagement that fosters long-term giving.
Learn Alongside Your Team
Bringing multiple staff (fundraising + communications + leadership) helps align your messaging and strategy across departments—so you tell consistent, compelling stories organization-wide.
Walk Away with Tools You’ll Actually Use
The conference is known for giving you templates, real-world examples, and plug-and-play storytelling frameworks you can use immediately—no fluff, just practical help.
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Attendees can expect
Diverse Session Tracks
Attendees at the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference 2026 can expect a very hands-on, practical, and immersive learning experience—not just passive listening.

Varied sessions: Keynotes, breakouts, and hands-on workshops—not just lectures

Practical skills: Learn and practice storytelling you can immediately use in fundraising

Donor psychology: Understand what motivates people to give and how stories drive action

Reusable tools: Leave with frameworks, templates, and systems for ongoing use

Collaborative + results-focused: Small-group interaction with a strong emphasis on raising more money and engagement

Registration Costs

Early-Bird Price: 50% off all pricing tiers (ends March 31, 2026)

Video Only Access:$1,595

In-Person Attendance: $1,995

Combined Video and In-Person:$2,195
Nonprofit Storytelling Conference
Monday, October 26th– Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750
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