Tom Ahern - Nonprofit Storytelling Conference

Tom Ahern
Writer
Donor Communications
@thattomahern

Tom Ahern

All I ever wanted to do was write.

I didn't care what: I just wanted my life to be "in words." I've written bad plays, bad novels, bad poems (and a rare good one, too). Several early collections of short stories were published.

The need to make a living led me into PR, magazine journalism, corporate and employee communications, and advertising. That last was the one that stuck. I really like selling. I've read every expert I can: there are close to 500 how-to books in my office today. I've sold online lottery systems, roof membranes, disability insurance, adult education and a zoo, among other things.

Finally, thanks to my wife/partner, Simone Joyaux, I ended up writing fundraising stuff. Where I reside today.

My favorite storytellers are...

...The four screenwriters credited with the 1998 film, Armageddon. The most emotionally satisfying movie ever made. Used by NASA to test new hires, as a "spot all the science errors" exercise.

My gift to you:

On my website there's a free section.  You'll find all sorts of helpful examples of case studies and donor communication pieces. http://aherncomm.com/

Connect with me online:

website:  www.aherncomm.com

twitter: ​@thattomahern

Connect with me in person:

I'll be presenting at the 2016 Nonprofit Storytelling Conference.  

Come join me. Click here