Author

Madison Gonzalez

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Madison Gonzalez is a National Public Speaker, Storyteller of the Year Award-Winner, Best-Selling Author of Dear Mirror, Events Manager, and Published Poet. She is also the Advancement Director at Morning Light, Inc., and Indianapolis-based nonprofit that fosters community programs in Indiana for the terminally ill, seniors, families and the home-bound. As a storytelling coach and consultant, it is her mission to empower others to share their stories for impact and income. Madison can be reached at madison@toldcoaching.com.

Madison Gonzalez

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Strategic communication: external nonprofit communication

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Nonprofit Storytelling: The Quick and No-Nonsense Guide

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Follow This Sentence Structure To Effectively Communicate Fundraising Goals

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Nonprofit Communications Plan: How to Pick the Best Platform for Your Message

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Nonprofit Communications Plan: How to Identify an Audience and Create an Avatar

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Nonprofit Communications Plan: How To Determine Communication Objectives

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The science of storytelling: how to evoke emotion and get your audience to give

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5 Tips for Sharing Powerful Emotional Stories

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Creating A Story Bank: How To Find, Store, And Share Good Stories

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How to Share Vulnerable Nonprofit Stories Tastefully and Respectfully

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How to Leverage the Power of Nonprofit Stories When You Must Respect Identities

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How Nonprofits Can Create A Successful Storytelling Campaign

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A Beginner’s Guide to Conducting Great Nonprofit Storytelling Interviews: 6 Tips for Success

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Putting the Thank You Before the Next Please: How-To Spotlight Nonprofit Supporters in a Meaningful Way

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20 Solid Interview Questions to Help Your Nonprofit Cultivate Connection

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Back-To-The-Basic Techniques For Social Media: How To Use Social Media To Spread Your Mission And Message

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A Beginner’s Guide To Visual Storytelling In Your Nonprofit Communications

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Building A Nonprofit Board: A Beginners Guide On Who To Look For, How To Find Them, And How To Ensure Success

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Is Your Nonprofit Board Bored? How-To Keep Board Members Engaged In A Digital Era

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3 Tips To Hook Your Nonprofit Audience’s Attention From The Beginning

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A Beginner’s Guide to Throwing a Fundraising Auction: 5 Tips for Item Procurement

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Are In-Person Events Making A Comeback? 5 Tips To Start Considering A Safe And Fun In-Person Fundraising Event Again

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Nonprofit Communications Plan: How to Package Your Message

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How To Build Relationships With A Storytelling Welcome Email Series

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What to Consider When Picking Your Next Fundraising Event Theme

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How To Collaborate with Your Community: Brainstorming For Greater Impact and Lower Expenses

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Navigate Change Management: Set Your Nonprofit Up For Success

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DEI In Nonprofit Storytelling: A Beginner’s Guide To Sharing Empowering Stories

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How To Achieve Work-Life Balance, Prevent Burnout, Retain Nonprofit Employees, And Increase Productivity

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4 Steps To Create A Giving Guide That Will Increase Your Fundraising Success

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What’s the difference between internal and external pressures and how do I deal with them?

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How To Increase Brand Recognition And Fundraising With Set It And Forget It Approach:

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10 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself During The Year-End Giving Season

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5 Things You Should Talk About In Your Nonprofit’s Board Orientation

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Developing A Strategy That Will Help You Become A Great Nonprofit Storyteller

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5 Tips To Cultivate A People First Culture In Your Nonprofit Workplace

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