Vanessa Chase

Vanessa Chase Lockshin founded The Storytelling Non-Profit in 2012 to help nonprofit organizations articulate their impact to donors in a new way. Using narrative techniques to generate greater personal interest and accountability, Vanessa helps nonprofits improve their fundraising success. Vanessa’s fundraising career started at The University of British Columbia, her alma mater. Currently, Vanessa is president of The Storytelling Nonprofit, co-founder of Stewardship School, and board chair of Women Against Violence Against Women.

Articles by Vanessa Chase

Digital Marketing

4 Steps to Creating Your Nonprofit’s Storytelling Strategy

Step-by-step guidance for how nonprofits can strategically curate stories throughout the year that support their key messages and fundraising goals.

February 22, 2017 | 3 min Read

Digital Marketing

Tried-and-True Approach for Year-End Campaign Success

Taking advantage of the giving season means planning in advance for the surge. If you don't, it can get overwhelming and ineffective very quickly.

October 17, 2016 | 3 min Read

Advocacy

Tips for Riding the Media Wave to Increase Nonprofit Support

Here are three steps your organization can take to start leveraging the power of the news cycle to tell your stories and raise money.

May 5, 2016 | 3 min Read

Harnessing Your Organization’s Story: The Missing Ingredient in Nonprofit Storytelling

Although many organizations are telling their stories these days, there still seems to be something missing.

February 26, 2016 | 3 min Read