130 - The Storytelling Trick Your Non-Profit is Missing with Max Kringen

130 - The Storytelling Trick Your Non-Profit is Missing with Max Kringen

Author: David Pisarek November 26, 2025 Duration: 43:27

Join host David Pisarek and storyteller Max Kringen for a practical, deep-dive into human-first storytelling that earns trust and drives action.


In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, Max shares how to use his Seasons of Story framework, introduce, educate, engage, and remind to build momentum, plus simple design and accessibility choices that signal credibility, and donation UX tweaks that remove friction.


Discover the keys to:

  • Shifting from “we” to “you” language so that supporters become the hero

  • Mapping content to Seasons of Story for consistent, purpose-driven messaging

  • Repurposing one strong story into 10 to 15 assets with AI and clipping tools

  • Using clear design and accessibility to boost trust and readability

  • Creating mission-related asks and a frictionless donation flow that converts

Whether you are refreshing your content strategy or starting from scratch, this conversation offers field-tested tactics to spark curiosity, build donor trust, and boost fundraising results.


Tune in to “130 - The Storytelling Trick Your Non-Profit is Missing with Max Kringen” to transform your stories into a supporter-centred engine for impact.


For anyone running a non-profit, the digital landscape can feel like a maze of expensive tools and shifting best practices. Non-Profit Digital Success cuts through that noise, offering practical, actionable conversations for organizations aiming to make a bigger impact without a corporate budget. Host David Pisarek brings a clear-eyed focus to the specific challenges NPOs face, moving beyond theory to discuss what actually works. Every other week, this podcast delivers focused discussions on crafting effective digital strategies, from foundational web design and development to the nuanced details of digital marketing and communications. The dialogue is grounded in the reality that every dollar and every hour counts. Alongside his own insights, David regularly brings other knowledgeable voices into the conversation-practitioners and thinkers who are actively helping non-profits deliver greater value to their communities. Each episode is built around a deep dive into a single topic, ensuring listeners walk away with a solid understanding they can apply directly to their own work. If your mission-driven work needs a stronger online presence, this is the podcast for turning digital potential into tangible success.
Author: Language: en-ca Episodes: 100

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