Let’s tell the world your story
Teller is a marketing consultancy that helps nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven organizations clarify their purpose, tell their story, and build their next generation of supporters.
Some stories we’ve told
“Teller transformed the Newberry’s profile from an elite and primarily academic institution into a dynamic cultural hub. They deeply understand the power of creative storytelling across digital and traditional platforms to engage newer, more diverse audiences.”
– Kristin Emery, Chief of Staff, Newberry Library
WHAT WE DO
The Storytelling Sprint
Our one-month sprint transforms your unique vision into a gamechanging narrative that unites marketing and development, rallies your community, and cultivates the supporters who power the next chapter of your organization.
WHAT YOU GET
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You know your organization and your purpose better than anyone. We're here to put it into words. Our human, collaborative approach brings together your leadership, board, and staff to find the best version of your story that will connect with supporters and build sustained growth.
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A great story can clarify who you are, what you do, and – most importantly – why you matter. That's the star your fundraising orbits around. We create powerful narratives for organizations who want to get on the same page and get more out of their marketing and development campaigns.
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We take your new story and bring it to life in a foundational piece of content that inspires supporters and aligns staff on where you're going and why it matters. From new fundraising webpages to donor pitch decks, you tell us what you need and we make it happen.
Ready to tell your story?
WHY YOUR STORY MATTERS
Great stories
are the bridge between
your past & future
Our narratives help bring your teams and supporters together around a clear, inspiring vision for the future of your org.
Rally your teams
Make sure marketing and development are working in unison to build a brand and a community in support of a clear purpose and vision.
Grow your org
People are inspired by stories, not datapoints. A new narrative helps donors understand not only what you do, but why it matters.
Build your community
Create a story that honors your legacy while pointing the way to a bright future to speak to both established donors and new supporters alike.
OUR PROCESS
How it works
STEP ONEFill out our questionnaire so we understand everything about your org's past, present, and future.
You tell us about yourself
STEP TWOWe review key documents, social, website and peer orgs to understand what makes you unique and where you have opportunities to stand out.
We audit your story
STEP THREEWe run a 90-minute collaborative working session with your stakeholders to review 2-3 narrative directions.
We find a new direction
STEP FOURYou pick a direction, and we bring it to life in a new North Star Story, the foundational narrative that guides all your marketing and fundraising.
We write your story
STEP FIVEWe model how the story can build community and bring in revenue with a foundational piece of content, like a new webpage or donor pitch deck.
We bring it to life
Meet the team
(Yes, we’re brothers)
Alex Teller
Our narratives help bring your teams and supporters together around a clear, inspiring vision for the future of your org.
Founder, Director of Content
Elliott is a born storyteller and systems thinker with 15 years of experience working at the crossroads of technology and social impact. He believes in the power of clear, human language to help build community, rally supporters, and drive organizations forward.