There’s no doubt about it — stories move people. When it comes to public policy, stories can inspire leaders to make positive change.

As a Political Reporter for decades, I saw legislators meet families, kids and the elderly in hallways to discuss important legislation. In the end, it was those stories and first- hand accounts that tugged at the hearts strings of those legislators, inspiring them to vote for the change that would make a difference in the lives of so many.

At Lexicon Strategies, we're all about creative solutions and supporting local communities.

City of Doraville Mayor Joseph Geierman knew he couldn’t give a traditional State of the City address because of COVID-19, so he reached out to Lexicon's Lori Geary to help him produce a virtual video tour of Doraville's successes and plans for the future. Take a look!

Here we are in the middle of a pandemic and many of us are trying to navigate the world of virtual everything.

One of my favorite clients called one day with an idea. She wanted to continue her “live” panel discussions but she didn’t want her subjects to be inside one of 500 boxes on the screen. Was it possible to do a panel professionally produced via Zoom — good audio, good lighting, camera switching, etc.?

To say it’s not an easy time for nonprofit organizations would be an understatement. Many have had to cancel in-person fundraising events including galas that can help to raise millions of dollars. Several have had to put a stop to serving out their missions that are based on in-person gatherings.

The mission of Lighthouse Family Retreats is to serve and help families living through childhood cancer. The main way they do that is by offering families a trip to the beach where they can put their worries aside for a few days and escape.

I come from a broadcast news background. Storytelling is just a part of my DNA. I love meeting people and interviewing them because everyone has a story. So does every organization.

As nonprofits struggle to find new donors and hang on to loyal ones during COVID-19, they must be able to demonstrate how donors’ money will be used.