calendar_month Date: November 14, 2025
schedule Time: 1:00 pm Eastern
Speakers
Building Trust With Policymakers Using the Science of Storytelling
With trust levels low and polarization high, it has never been more important to show the good that nonprofits and foundations do. This webinar builds on research from “Philanthropy’s New Voice,” the largest study of narratives in philanthropy, which examined what types of stories are more likely to build trust, what policymakers want to know from foundations, and how to describe the work foundations do in an authentic, accurate, and ethical way.
We’ll Explore:
How different audiences, including policymakers, receive stories about philanthropy and the narrative elements that will help them view your organization as a positive force for good.
How using better language and metaphors can bring more transparency and clarity to your work.
How to use stories in your meetings and communications with policymakers.
