This is the first video in The Non-Profit Storytelling Class from Dan Portnoy. http://portnoy.co/1bTatQl

Non-Profit Storytelling Class - Introduction

In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit organizations, the ability to craft a compelling narrative and tell a captivating story can be the difference between achieving your mission and getting lost in...

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Episode Notes
In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit organizations, the ability to craft a compelling narrative and tell a captivating story can be the difference between achieving your mission and getting lost in the noise. In today's episode, we welcome 6-time Primetime Emmy nominee writer Matt Beans, a storytelling expert with a treasure trove of experience in the entertainment industry. Matt Beans joins the show to shed light on how nonprofits can utilize narrative and storytelling techniques to elevate their messages and impact.

Before diving into the episode, here's some info on Matt. Matt Beans is a renowned writer with a prolific television, animation, and entertainment career. With six Primetime Emmy nominations to his name, Matt's impressive portfolio boasts work on popular shows like "Robot Chicken," "Trolls," and "Dawn of the Croods." His extensive experience in storytelling makes Matt Beans the ideal guest to discuss the application of narrative techniques in the nonprofit sector. There's no better way for Nonprofit organizations to connect with audiences than through a compelling story, and Matt's expertise promises to provide invaluable insights into this practice.

Creative journey from Maryland to LA with Robot Chicken writers. (0:04)

Writing for TV shows with a focus on character development and scene structure. (6:09)

Writing for TV and film, emphasizing clarity. (11:58)

Writing for TV shows and nonprofit storytelling. (16:48)

Nonprofit storytelling and emotionally compelling messaging. (21:02)

I want to thank Matt for being on the show, and my hope is that you're inspired and equipped with the tools to craft narratives that resonate deeply with your audience. 

Matt at IMDB

Email me your questions dan@Portnoymedia.com

Matt Beans

Hi, I’m Dan Portnoy and I live in the los Angeles Area. In my time here, I’ve been a creative director, a writer, a pitch man, a consultant and a filmmaker. Truth is, depending on the day, I’m still doing all these things.  Over my career I’ve worked in several creative disciplines, and no matter the field I see similarities in struggles and triumphs for creative people. 

Copy That is a term used in film production that shows agreement or understanding. 
The truth is I think we’re all creative in our work and our lives. My goal with this podcast is to learn, understand and help articulate some realities that I wasn’t aware of when I started down this road 20+ years ago. 

We’ll talk about tools of multiple trades but I really want to get into the mental space of creativity -  the courage to create, what drives us and how we can hone our skills. I’ll be talking with pros and celebs across multiple creative fields and ask for their help to better understand so we can Copy That. I hope you’ll join me.

Copy That Launch Announcement

We kick off the podcast with my close friend, Justin. His book, "Title Pending: Things I Think About When I Make Stuff" is a book that I wish I had many, many years ago. In this episode, we talk about creativity and how we can strive to make better stuff.

[Copy That] Justin Mcroberts - Creativity

Grab the introduction to The Non-Profit Narrative, read by the author.