Category Archives: Keynote Speeches

Striking a Balance Between Narrative and Data

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Ruth Halpern

This conundrum was raised directly in my session during the Q&A period. Someone asked, “Are you saying that we can only tell stories? What if we have hard facts we need to convey?” Continue reading →

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Spreading the Word: How to Collect Your Organization’s Stories

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Ruth Halpern

Want to motivate donors to give to your cause? Studies have shown that telling a story is the single most effective way to motivate donations—more effective than statistics, and even more than statistics and stories combined. Continue reading →

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The Power of Storytelling: Service Above Self

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Ruth Halpern

A memorable story can transmit and reinforce the culture and values of an entire organization. Continue reading →

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