Big Shoulders Stories

what is big shoulders stories? big shoulders stories offers a partnership with nonprofit organizations to help identify the storytellers in their midst, facilitate workshops including brainstorming and story crafting, and provide the opportunity to share these stories in a live public or community event or within an existing program. the stories provide compelling content for our partner organizations to repurpose in other desired media — video, audio, social media and print. why storytelling? stories are the beating heart of a nonprofit. nonprofits are in the “business” of stories – working to change the world one story at a time. sharing and hearing personal narratives connect individuals from different backgrounds, promote community, and deepen understanding of our human society at large and a wide range of individual experiences. stories are a powerful tool for fundraising, improving communications, raising awareness, mobilizing volunteers, and building trust. why a live event