Organizations
Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools a nonprofit can use to drive impact. TMI Project helps boards align with mission-driven storytelling, strengthens staff cohesion, and amplifies the voices of the communities you serve. Whether you’re looking to inspire donors, cultivate leadership, or empower program participants, we can help you harness the power of personal narrative to deepen engagement and create lasting change. Let’s bring your mission to life through storytelling.
“TMI Project’s writing and storytelling methodology is useful for organizations that work on painful issues people normally keep silent about. The stories developed contain compelling, qualitative evidence of the long and winding journey of social change required for gender justice. This kind of evidence is often passed by in the development donor community but it is crucial that we do not ignore the value of these stories.”
– Ireen Dubel, Senior Women’s Rights Advisor, Hivos
We offer a range of programs, both virtual and in-person, including:
- Fully curated true storytelling performances featuring our alumni storytellers or screenings of one of our documentaries..
- Training to create a culture of care focused on racial justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, gender equity, and/or mental health awareness.
- One-time or multi-session workshops in which participants learn how to share their own stories to advocate for change.
- Long-term partnerships to produce live storytelling performances featuring voices from your community; to create curated content, such as podcasts or documentaries; or for ongoing training, capacity building, and community engagement initiatives.
“TMI Project gave me back my buried, forgotten self and helped me find my voice. It gave me the truth of who I am: that my pains and joys all matter because of me, not in spite of me. TMI Project helps those buried, forgotten selves like me stand in the sun and shine.”
– Beetle Bailey, TMI Project Storyteller
Additionally, our programs include exerises to:
- Encourage exploration of challenging topics without fear.
- Cultivate a safe and supportive space for exploring challenging topics and experiences.
- Foster mindfulness practices rooted in anti-oppression principles.
- Illuminate blind spots and unconscious biases within the community.
- Equip participants with the tools and skills needed to effectively communicate and advocate for social justice.
“TMI Project is a champion of humanity. Thanks for showing us how to model vulnerability and accountability, how to heal in community, and how to be our full authentic selves.”
– Tony Porter (he/him), A Call to Men
Consider these key insights:
- True storytelling is one of the most powerful tools to bring your mission to life and to communicate your impact in a visceral and memorable way.
- Many individuals within marginalized communities feel unseen and unheard, making storytelling a vital means of reclaiming agency and visibility.
- Building meaningful connections and fostering empathy among community members is crucial for driving lasting social change.
We are committed to helping our partners reach their unique goals through the power of true storytelling and customize our programs to suit individual needs. Here are some of our satisfied partners.
