First, what is a Minor Miracle?
Minor Miracles are the little victories that happen every day that are often overlooked as you do critical work in your nonprofit organization..
Sarah wasn’t making any progress with Oliver, he was quiet and withdrawn. One day, Sarah was tapping her fingers and Oliver started tapping his. She quietly began singing and Oliver joined in.That moment marked a beginning for Oliver.
That’s a Minor Miracle.
For Sarah, Oliver’s little song was a breakthrough. It deserved to be shared. But, sadly, moments like these are quickly forgotten as you go about your busy day.
What if you could capture these special moments?
My Minor Miracle is a free worksheet I created for you. You, and everyone in your organization, can capture and share your Minor Miracles.
Here’s how it works:
- Set the scene. This is where you give a little background information so anyone who hears or reads about your Minor Miracle will understand.
- What happened? This is where you briefly describe what happened and why it matters.
- Does it have legs? Time for a little brainstorming here to decide how you, your PR or fundraising team, or anyone in your organization might share your Miracle.
Every organization, no matter what the vision or mission, benefits from sharing success stories. Don’t let yours get away! Make it easy for everyone to capture Minor Miracles.
P.S. I often hear from people (who have heard me speak or read my book) that they dismissed Minor Miracles at first. But then they had an Aha! moment. They realized how such a small thing could have a big impact in their nonprofit.
