Leaving the Hoedown with some Hardware!
Tellwell was honored to be awarded 7 Addy Awards at this year’s AAF-ND American Advertising Awards Show! What are the Addy Awards? The 2025 AAF-ND American Advertising Awards rode into Fargo with style transforming the Avalon Events Center into a celebration of creativity, talent, and vintage western flair. With the theme “Saddle Up!” The evening […]
Transform Donor Engagement – Data-Driven Storytelling Strategy for Nonprofits
Bridgette Bitzegaio explains how nonprofits use data to create personalized donor journeys and genuine connections.
What if donor updates became your next major gift?
Watch Read Nonprofit storytelling, fundraising, and donor engagement work best when supporters feel their impact. Actually, here’s a better angle: when your updates are so clear and human that donors start asking how to help, the “ask” transforms into an invitation and generosity follows. It seems obvious, but we forget this in the sprint of […]
How to Transform One Story Into Movement-Building Content That Actually Drives Results
Watch Listen Read Here’s what I found fascinating about my conversation with John McCoy: most nonprofits are sitting on content goldmines and don’t even know it. We’re talking about organizations creating incredible stories, producing moving videos, and crafting compelling narratives – only to use them once and file them away. If you’re a Development Director, […]
The Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Ethical Storytelling That Actually Builds Trust
Watch Read The Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Ethical Storytelling That Actually Builds Trust Nonprofit storytelling has a dirty secret that nobody wants to talk about. You know it, I know it, and frankly, your donors are starting to sense it too. We’re so desperate to secure funding and prove our impact that we’ve accidentally turned […]
When Nonprofit Technology Actually Works: DonorDock’s Blueprint for Sustainable Donor Relationships
Watch Read Nonprofit storytelling and donor engagement face a common enemy: overcomplicated systems that promise everything but deliver frustration. But what if the secret to transforming your fundraising strategy isn’t adding more features—it’s embracing radical simplicity? That’s exactly what DonorDock discovered when they set out to solve a problem every development director knows too well: […]
How Hope Blooms Turns Discarded Flowers into Powerful Community Connections (And What Your Nonprofit Can Learn)
Watch Listen Read Nonprofit storytelling and community engagement don’t always require massive budgets or complex campaigns. Sometimes the most powerful mission impact comes from the smallest, most intentional acts—like turning discarded flowers into messages of hope. Kelly Krenzel, founder and executive director of Hope Blooms, has built something remarkable in Fargo, North Dakota. Her […]
Nonprofit Storytelling That Sticks: Lessons from Annie Wood
Watch Listen Read The Challenge Nonprofit Leaders Face Nonprofit storytelling, fundraising, and donor engagement can often feel like running on a treadmill—you’re moving fast but not always gaining ground. Communications Directors, Development Directors, and Executive Directors know the cycle too well: conferences leave you inspired, but back at the office, you’re left wondering, How do […]
Building Creative Success: Lessons from Ashton Hauff
Watch Listen Read Bismarck, a Midwestern community known for its close-knit and industrious spirit, is home to Good Kids, a design studio reshaping local and regional branding strategies. During a recent episode of Tellwell The Podcast by Tellwell Story Co., Ashton Hauff, co-founder and strategy director of Good Kids, shared her journey, insights, and vision […]
Crafting the Right Messages for Donor Engagement
Connect With Donors Through Stories Your nonprofit’s story is what sets you apart. Sharing your authentic story helps you connect with others who share your passion for solving the same challenges. It’s not about competing for donations—it’s about sharing stories that inspire people to rally behind your mission and support your solutions. Clear, compelling messages […]