Tomorrow Talks | Storytelling with Purpose: Part Two - Telling Your Story

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Part 1: Finding Your Story (6/3)

Every organization—whether a nonprofit, small business, or community initiative—has a story that drives its mission. But before you can tell that story effectively, you need to uncover the moments, values, and voices that define it. In this reflective, hands-on session, we’ll help you connect the dots between your “why,” your impact, and your audience.

Participants will leave with:

• A clearly defined core story for their organization or initiative
• A worksheet to help surface personal, organizational, and community-driven stories
• Inspiration from real examples of purposeful storytelling in action

Part 2: Telling Your Story (6/17)

Once you’ve identified the heart of your story, how do you share it in a way that resonates—whether you're talking to a donor, pitching a partnership, writing a grant, or posting on social media? This workshop is all about translating your authentic message into powerful storytelling across platforms. We’ll talk about what makes a story stick and how to stay true to your voice while adapting for different audiences.

Participants will leave with:

• An understanding of how to tell your story in multiple mediums
• A worksheet to help identify your communications channels and ways to amplify your story
• Inspiration from real examples of purposeful storytelling in action

All tickets are donation based on a sliding scale ($15 - $35).

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This year-long series picks up critical themes from our April Tom Tom Festival and continues the conversations to create impact in Charlottesville. Each Tomorrow Talk session is facilitated with an emphasis on participation, connection, and new collaborations.

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Each Tomorrow Talk begins with a connection exercise or meditation, and proceeds into a presentation and breakout activities. We aim to impart knowledge that is practical and relevant to people's lived experience; combining academic or theoretical insights, alongside pragmatic tools, and experiential and somatic learnings.