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Ep. 36 | Innovative Nonprofit Storytelling with Carly Euler [DUPLICATE]

In this episode of Beyond the Donation, guest host Val Kleppen interviews Carly Euler, a marketing manager at MemoryFox. Carly shares her extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and communications.

The discussion centers on the importance of storytelling in the nonprofit sector, the ethical considerations involved, and practical tips for capturing and using stories to enhance donor relationships and fundraising efforts.

Carly emphasizes building a culture of storytelling and using digital media effectively to share impactful and authentic narratives.

00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Donation

00:35 Meet Carly Euler from MemoryFox

02:14 The Power of Storytelling in Nonprofits

08:03 Building a Culture of Storytelling

10:12 Ethical Storytelling Practices

19:17 The Role of Digital Media in Storytelling

22:53 Case Study: Wreaths Across America

25:44 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

To Connect with Carly:

Website | LinkedIn | Carly’s TikTok

To Connect with Beyond the Donation Podcast:

BTD Podcast | DonorDock LinkedIn | Matt LinkedIn

Do nonprofits need a storytelling system?

Yes. Good stories without a sending system go nowhere; a sending system without good stories is noise. Pair your CRM's segmentation and automation with a content calendar and a simple library of mission stories, staff-pick quotes, and donor testimonials. That combination is a storytelling system — and it scales in a way one-off emails do not.

Last updated
April 25, 2026
Who owns story collection at a nonprofit?

Shared ownership between program staff (who witness stories) and development staff (who use them). A simple system — a form in your CRM, a monthly 15-minute "story meeting," a shared folder for photos and quotes — produces more usable stories than leaving collection to whoever writes the next appeal. Make it a routine, not an emergency.

Last updated
April 25, 2026
Author
Elisha Ford
Content Writer
Last updated:
April 28, 2026
Written by
Elisha Ford
Content Writer

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