Coming soon: October 20, 2026

The nonprofit storytelling playbook

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Early reviews from readers

"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 leadership consultant

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

Monika S.

Nonprofit copywriter

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 with their hearts and give more often.

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

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.

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 P.

Nonprofit communications assistant director

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

Katie Whitehorn

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