Preparing an annual-impact story draft from program notes
Staff share program notes and photos, and an assistant drafts a short impact story and a few social posts. The communications lead confirms facts and gets any needed permissions.
What it is
Staff share program notes and photos. The helper drafts a short impact story and a few social posts.
Who it is for
Communications leads on small teams who tell the story with little time can use it.
What you get
You get a story draft and social posts, ready for a check of the facts and permissions.
A real-life example
A shelter for families keeps notes about its programs each week. At year end, the director wants one story to share. Staff give the helper their notes and photos. It drafts a short impact story and a few social posts. Before anything is shared, staff check the facts and make sure they have permission.
This is a made-up scenario. It does not describe a real organization.
How it works
- You: Gather program notes and photos. Remove private details.
- The AI: Reads the notes and finds the main story.
- The AI: Writes a short story in a warm voice.
- The AI: Drafts a few short social posts.
- You: Check every fact and make sure you have permission to share.
- You: Edit, then publish.
Time saved
Typical estimate
By hand: about 6 hours.
With AI: about 1 hour and a half, plus your review.
These are rough guesses, not measured results. Your own times will vary.
Sample output
Example Short impact story
This year, our family program helped many parents get back on their feet. One mom told us she started the year in a hard place. By spring, she had a job and a key to her own apartment. Stories like hers are why we do this work. Thank you for making it possible.
Made-up names and numbers, shown only to give you an idea. Always read AI output before you use it.
What it involves
- Tools / helper type
- AI writing assistant
- Rough effort
- Low (Low = an afternoon or less; Medium = a few days with some setup; High = a project)
Who should look it over
Get written consent for stories and images of people served. Check all facts and figures with program staff.
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