Virtual via Zoom| Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Learn how to turn your nonprofit’s impact into stories that spark action. In this interactive virtual workshop, grant writer and storytelling strategist Emily Carpenter will guide participants through the fundamentals of mission-driven storytelling including, what to say, how to say it, and how to tailor messaging across fundraising channels.
Together, we’ll explore storytelling basics, key marketing and psychology principles, and real nonprofit examples. You’ll see before/after rewrites, learn how stories influence donors and sponsors, and walk away with a practical framework you can apply immediately. Participants will also receive a downloadable Storytelling Checklist & Worksheet for continued use.
This workshop is free to attend and open to anyone looking to strengthen their communications and fundraising efforts.
Meet the Presenter:
Emily Carpenter is the founder of Impact Ink — where storytelling meets funding strategy.
A grant writer and grant systems developer with a decade of experience supporting nonprofits in Washington, DC and Rochester, NY, Emily has seen firsthand how powerful words can transform into programs, services, and community impact. She has partnered with nonprofits advancing work in food insecurity, mental health, affordable housing, the arts, financial literacy, youth development, maternal and infant health, and workforce development.
With a background in journalism from Ithaca College, she brings a no-nonsense, data-driven approach to writing, balanced by a deep respect for the heart behind every story. Through Impact Ink, she helps nonprofits communicate their work clearly, confidently, and authentically.
