Connecting on Another Level: Storytelling

Storytelling has been a method of communication and connection for people since the beginning of time, and yet, we so often neglect it as a way to connect with donors and each other.  In this session, we’ll take a deep dive on where you can use storytelling, how to craft the perfect story, and using storytelling to share about people a little bit better. Join Laura Schumacher on this journey with a little bit of nerd thrown in: Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra.

Speaker Bio

Laura Schumacher, Masters Nonprofit Management

Assistant Director of Development, Foundation for Seminole State College

President, Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Florida Chapter

Laura moved to Florida from Texas in 2012 after graduating with a bachelor’s in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston State University and completed her master’s Degree in Non-Profit Management from UCF in 2017 with an additional certificate in Fundraising.  Her career in the nonprofit industry started with local theatres, and while she maintains a love for the theatre, her role in higher education fundraising has provided a breadth of experience with different industries and fundraising techniques. She currently serves as the President for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Central Florida Chapter. Laura lives with her husband, Tim, their dog, Pepper, and cat, Stitch.  She enjoys going to the theme parks, the beach, and all things pumpkin and scary.