10/06/2026
Your numbers show what your nonprofit accomplished. Your stories help corporate partners see why it matters.
Stephen Minix, Vice President for Community at UpMetrics, shares a practical reminder: âNo stories without numbers, no numbers without stories.â
Together, they tell a fuller story of your organizationâs impact. Data gives potential partners evidence to evaluate an investment, while human experiences give those results meaning and connect them to a shared purpose.
This approach can strengthen your workplace giving conversations. When discussing matching gifts, volunteer grants, payroll giving, and other corporate giving opportunities, show how employee generosity connects to a tangible outcome, then give partners a clear next step to expand that support.
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How does your team combine data and human stories when talking with corporate partners?