RiseWorks Academy
Module 1: Storytelling Foundations
Why storytelling matters for mission-driven organizations. The anatomy of an impact story. How to find, structure, and tell the stories that move people to action.
Duration
3.5 hours self-paced
Format
Interactive lessons, AI-coached exercises, quizzes
For
Communications staff, executive directors, development teams, program officers, board members, consultants
Prerequisites
None — this is the starting point
Lessons
Estimated completion: 3.5 hours self-paced · 5 lessons with quizzes, essays, and exercises · 1 capstone assessment
Resources Included
Storytelling Framework Template
Google Doc
Story Discovery Worksheet
Ethical Storytelling Checklist
Story Bank Template
Google Sheet
Example Frameworks from Nonprofits
PDF collection
Further Reading List
Curated links
Up Next
Module 2: Visual Storytelling with Photography
How professional photography transforms your communications.
Ready to build storytelling fluency across your team?
Academy training is included with every RiseWorks subscription.