[Mary R Snyder]

I love the ‘close the loop’ with a thank you note. And Shannon’s training is SPOT ON!

[Mary R Snyder]

Since I’m a consultant, I decided to call two potential clients and ask them for a meeting! One was a COLD call, like frosty cold. It was to an organization I respect and would love to work with — and I left a voice mail. Let’s see! The other was to a potential client that I’ve met with but not worked with, YET! And I asked to meet. We’ll see what happens.

Thanks for the inspiration @josh-alcorn

[Mary R Snyder]

Hello ALL! I’m Mary from Alabama. I use Mary R because you’d be stunned at just how many Mary

Snyders there are in this world!

I’m a strategic storytelling coach and event guru. I left a mega nonprofit to do my own thing and serve nonprofits around the globe. I LOVE what I get to do.

I’m a true Southerner who knows that everyone has a story and every story is important. I can’t give you directions to my house without telling you a few stories about the people and the region.

I love travel and reading! And I like to speak in movie quotes – and have been known to break out into 70/80s music lyrics as needed.

I can’t wait to get to know all of you!

[Mary R Snyder]

I’m with you Laurel — I’m all in on the hands on intensive style workshops. I want to walk away with a tangible item, plan or list!

[Mary R Snyder]

me too! It’s like a crap shoot — you never know what you will roll!

[Mary R Snyder]

I don’t have this option either.

[Mary R Snyder]

Hi Michele, your work sounds fascinating. Last year was my first time at NPSC – and I LOVED it!

Let’s make sure we meet up in NM!!

[Mary R Snyder]

aww, you’re the BEST!!

[Mary R Snyder]

the Gap & the Gain (nonfiction) – great book on walking in your success instead of focusing on the negative

The Vanishing Half (fiction) – ooh, so good!

[Mary R Snyder]

hey Matt — your work sounds amazing. I was a ED for CASA program in my area. It was the hardest work but I loved it!

Look forward to hearing more and off to check out your podcast!

[Mary R Snyder]

Hi Jenny — I love what you do! Music and the arts are so important! I love to sing — no one loves to hear me, not even me! But I still crank up the songs and belt them out!!

I’m excited to hear more about your work!

[Mary R Snyder]

Whoop!! Number 6 on the leaderboard! Way to go Marti!!

[Mary R Snyder]

This is so good! Showing your supporters how your mission aligns with their values returns value! Great plan — and helping them see themselves in your work is so key to longterm support.

[Mary R Snyder]

My favorite tool for capturing stories — recording conversations. I always ask for permission! When I record the conversation, I can stay fully engaged and present.

Of course, once it’s recording, we have to transcribe it, categorize, and file it in the story library.

Stories libraries are a must for nonprofits!!

[Mary R Snyder]

SAME — and housework, but that’s not his gift. Sadly, it’s not my gift either.