Aligning storytelling with mission metrics for impact

As nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations face growing pressure to demonstrate impact, boards need more than just numbers. In this episode of Leading with Purpose, Jennifer McKenzie, founder of Organised Synergy, and Dottie Schindlinger, Executive Director of the Diligent Institute,  explore how storytelling and mission metrics work together to help boards communicate impact with greater clarity, credibility and confidence.The conversation covers how boards can identify the right mission measures, use data more strategically, strengthen fundraising and donor engagement, and build trust through authentic storytelling. Jennifer and Dottie share practical advice on board development, the role of technology in supporting mission impact, and how nonprofits can approach AI responsibly while uncovering new insights from their data. Stay tuned to the end to hear Jennifer and Dottie's advice on the single most important thing boards can do to better connect mission metrics, storytelling and mission impact.Further resources on board mission measurement and advocacyHow to leverage data for your mission-driven organization's successHow nonprofit boards can unlock digital advocacy and crush it on Linkedin