First Day Podcast

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. is joined by Nikole Collins-Puri, former CEO and current adviser to Techbridge Girls, to discuss the pivotal role of storytelling in the realm of fundraising. Nikole, recognized as a leader in the philanthropic sector, provides insight into Techbridge Girls, a nonprofit with a 25-year history, dedicated to empowering black and brown girls in STEM education. The episode emphasizes while facts and numbers have their place in conveying impact, storytelling is equally vital for advancing an organization's mission, amplifying its message, and securing the resources needed to bring about societal transformation. Nikole elaborates on Techbridge Girls' deliberate approach to collecting and organizing stories in a systematic "story bank" that includes categorization with keywords. This enables them to retrieve and share compelling stories tailored to different audiences, including donors, partners, and educators, to reinforce specific messages