CauseCircle StoryFest

A Storytelling Challenge to celebrate Nonprofit Impact

Submit your Nonprofit Story. Turn your Local Impact into National Inspiration.

🔍 Step 1: Search for your Nonprofit
🏷️ Step 2: Claim Your Profile (It’s Free & Takes Seconds)
📸 Step 3: Create a Story with hashtag #StoryFest2025
CauseCircle StoryFest

What is CauseCircle StoryFest?

StoryFest is a free digital storytelling challenge that puts your nonprofit in the spotlight and celebrates nonprofit impact.

How StoryFest Works

  1. Submit Your Story on CauseCircle: Share any nonprofit story, project, event, or campaign—new content, old Instagram post, or an old blog post - all are welcome.
  2. Get Discovered & Featured: The CauseCircle community engages with your story. Stories with the highest engagement earn sponsored features on top media channels.

How StoryFest Works

  1. Submit Your Story on CauseCircle: Share any nonprofit story, project, event, or campaign—new content, old Instagram post, or an old blog post - all are welcome.
  2. Get Discovered & Featured: The CauseCircle community engages with your story. Stories with the highest engagement earn sponsored features on top media channels.

Win Big with StoryFest: Every Nonprofit Shines!

Win big and shine with StoryFest’s no-brainer rewards:
  • National Media Spotlight: Top stories land features on major national outlets, driving awareness, supporters, and donations.
  • Guaranteed Exposure: Every Story deserves to be heard. That’s why, every StoryFest entry will get amplified to our 900+ changemakers in the growing CauseCircle community.
  • Free, Expert PR Support: Winners receive dedicated consultation for nonprofit promotion and media outreach.

StoryFest FAQs

Any registered nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) or equivalent) can participate by claiming their profile on the CauseCircle Directory. If your nonprofit isn’t listed on CauseCircle yet, you can register it for free and get started right away.

You can submit blog articles, Instagram Stories, or create a new impact story directly on CauseCircle. Stories should highlight real community impact and mission-driven efforts. It could be an impactful nonprofit project, campaign, event or any effort that demonstrates your nonprofit’s mission.

Stories are evaluated based on community engagement in the CauseCircle platform and the quality of storytelling.

No! CauseCircle StoryFest is completely free for nonprofits. Our goal is to amplify your voice, not charge you for it.

Top stories get sponsored by CauseCircle, gaining visibility in leading media outlets through our partnerships. You also get visibility on the CC platform with a growing community of 900+ changemakers.

Your story is live on your CauseCircle profile and accessible to supporters. Top stories will be considered for sponsored media placements.

Absolutely! The more stories you share, the greater your chances of being featured. Consistent storytelling helps build awareness and deepen engagement.

You can track views, likes, and available engagement stats right from your CauseCircle dashboard.

Absolutely! Our Content, PR and Support Team is here to guide you every step of the way. Just write to hello@causecircle.org for any questions.

Please register your nonprofit for free using this form. Once your profile is created, you can claim it in minutes and join the challenge right away.

Visit the CauseCircle nonprofit directory. Search for your nonprofit. On the Nonprofit Profile, click "Claim this Nonprofit" and follow the steps. Our team will verify your information, and you’ll be ready to submit your stories.