In a galaxy not far from Downtown Eugene, was an event designed for girls ages 10-18 to explore all things geek. Parent-Daughter GirlCon was one way a girl-empowering nonprofit wanted to celebrate girls and their interests, while also encouraging the guardian/daughter bond that so many parents strive to nurture.

If you’ve ever said, “We really need to collect more stories…” and then immediately sighed and closed your laptop, you’re not alone. Here are five of the most common storytelling roadblocks nonprofits face, and real ways to navigate them.

Supporting community helpers begins with storytelling that sticks. It’s why PlumLede Marketing exists.