A Guide to Responsible Storytelling

Stories are critical for nonprofit, philanthropic, and national organizations to advance their missions. They help to bring life to systemic issues that people face daily, demonstrate the impact that organizational efforts have on individuals, and help organizations connect with their audiences. Because organizations rely on real-life stories, they must practice responsible storytelling. This guide provides a snapshot of what it means to participate in responsible storytelling – as storyteller, but more critically in centering equity for the listener too.