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Build fundraising stories faster without the guesswork.
The storytelling playbook so simple anyone can use it to build stories faster that give audiences a reason to care, so they’ll care enough to give.
Praised by leaders at International Justice Mission · Virtuous · InterVarsity · charity: water
"I finished this book thinking, 'I need to put this into the hands of every writer on my team.'"
Bekah DiFelice
Author and Global Communications Director, International Justice Mission
"Read it, then put it in the hands of the people writing your appeals."
Thaddaeus Nichols
VP of Global Marketing & Partnerships, charity: water
"Katie’s book gives you the practical tools you need to supercharge your impact through story."
Gabe Cooper
CEO of Virtuous Software
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.Build winning stories faster with a storytelling approach so simple anyone can use it.
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.
Proven results from story-driven campaigns
Used by nonprofits of every size and shape, this playbook has helped:
7-figure
Bring in a first-time seven-figure donation.
2x
Double the dollars raised by previous campaigns.
85%
Reach fundraising goals up to 85% faster.
What you'll gain
Stop dreading the next fundraising deadline
Never scramble for a story when an appeal is due
Stop second-guessing how to move donors to give
Get the fundraising results that earn recognition
Move from overwhelmed to confident in storytelling
MEET THE AUTHOR
MEET THE AUTHOR
Katie Whitehorn
Katie 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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Build your next fundraising story faster using four simple ingredients designed to move donors to care—and care enough to give.
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How does it work?
Use your Story Worksheet to quickly draw out the raw ingredients your story needs to move audiences to act.It’ll guide you to identify what you’re working with and what’s missing so you can start shaping a story that grips imaginations and captures hearts.
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Story Toolkit Hub
Start building fundraising stories faster with worksheets, activities, and checklists guiding you through the From Stuck to Story approach.
Download the Complete Toolkit
Get the complete collection in one download, plus bonus content on adapting stories, permission and consent, and building a storytelling culture.
Four-Ingredient Worksheet
Story Structure Worksheet
Story Flow Checklist
Hook Cheat Sheet
Story Intake Form
Interview Cheat Sheet
Story Catalog Template
10-Day Challenge Guide
Prefer to work with one tool at a time?
Here's each tool on its own as a standalone resource.
Download the Core Tools
Four-Ingredient Worksheet
Capture the ingredients that move donors to give.
Story Structure Worksheet
Scaffold your story quickly into a compelling structure.
Story Flow
Checklist
Turn your structure into a story that moves people.
10-Day Story
Challenge
Go from raw story to finished draft in 10 days.
Download Cheat Sheets and Templates
Hook Cheat
Sheet
Discover tips and tactics for drafting your story’s hooks.
Interview Cheat
Sheet
Use this one-page checklist for your next story interview.
Story Intake
Form
Adapt this simple form for staff to send you stories.
Story Catalog
Template
Copy and adapt this sheet to keep stories easy to find.
Bring a story workshop to your team.
Need a storytelling overview or a hands-on story-building session? Let's get your team running faster with stories that raise more funds.
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Build fundraising stories faster without the guesswork.
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"Easy to read, helpful, engaging, funny..."
Monika S.
Nonprofit copywriter
"I'm about halfway through your book, and it is FANTASTIC!"
Janelle S.
President of a global nonprofit
"Really solid and so practical."
Liz K.
Nonprofit executive leadership consultant
"I finished this book thinking, 'I need to put this into the hands of every writer on my team.'"
"Katie’s book gives you the practical tools you need to supercharge your impact through story."
Gabe Cooper
CEO of Virtuous Software
"Read it, then put it in the hands of the people writing your appeals."
Thaddaeus Nichols
VP of Global Marketing & Partnerships, charity: water
Launching October 20, 2026! ✨
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