FEARLESS STORYTELLING™
The Sunday Afternoon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
WE FOCUS
ON SUPPORTING
LOCAL
PROBLEM
SOLVERS
THE PEOPLE CLOSEST TO THE ISSUEs.
THE ONES BETTER POSITIONED TO SOLVE THEM.
30 MILLION US WORKERS
WITH NO COLLEGE DEGREE STAND TO EARN 70% MORE IF THEY GET THE RIGHT TRAINING.
THE SHORTAGE OF SKILLED WORKERS COSTS THE US ECONOMY AN ESTiMATED
$1 TRILLION PER YEAR*.
WE hELP PEOPLE ADVANCE BY HELPING THEM
CLOSE THE SKILL GAP
A PROBLEM FOR
WORKERS
A PROBLEM FOR
COMPANIES
*SKILL DEVELOPMENT IS AN $83 BILLION INDUSTRY IN THE US.
Many, many things keep us from advancing...
33% of adults report that fEAR OF FAILURE would prevent them from starting a business, even if they saw opportunity.
Those who believe intelligence can be developed are 35% more likely to outperform those who believe it is fixed .
THE LEAST DISCUSSED ONE:
WE DON’T
BELIEVE WE CAN,
SO WE DON’T EVEN TRY.
T
Those who have role models
are 45% more likely to believe in their ability to succeed compared to those without them.
SKILLS TO RECOGNIZE OUR OWN POTENTIAL
SKILLS
to bridge the gap between the two.
SKILLS TO IDENTIFY
OPPORTUNITIES
Our Mission:
Empower individuals to OVERCOME THE SELF-IMAGE iMPOSED BY SOCIETY AND BUILD THEIR OWN, SO THEY CAN bridge the gap between SELF-EFFICACY AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN REACH.
Our Focus:
HIGH-POTENTIAL INDIVIDuALS WHO HAVE BEEN LEFT BEHIND DUE TO A GROWING SKILL GAP, ESPECIALLY:
- EDUCATORS
- NONPROFIT LEADERS
- PUBLIC SERVANTS AND ACTIVISTS
- ARTISTS
OUR MODEL
OUR MODEL
Accessible Skill Development
Offer free/low-cost workshops, building a diverse storytelling community
Media Creation
Develop compelling story-based content, increasing visibility and revenue
Community Growth
Cultivate a network of Fearless Storytellers, driving societal change.
Nonprofit Collaboration
Identify and empower underserved communities, creating future leaders.
Fortune 500 Partnerships:
Deliver high-impact workforce training, funding our mission
CREATIVITY
AND
RESOURCEFULLNESS
FEARLESS
STORYTELLING
CULTURAL AND
SOCIAL
AWARENESS
SKILLS
INTERPERSONAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
COMMUNICATION
AND
NARRATIVE SKILLS
FEARLESS STORYTELLING IS
A SET OF SKILLS
THAT ENABLE US TO
AUTHENTICALLY
CRAFT
AND
SHARE
OUR OWN NARRATIVES
WITHOUT
UNDUE SHAME
THE SPECIAL SAuCE
PROBLEM
People don't pursue opportunities because they can't see their own potential.
APPROACH
We develop skills to recognize and seize advancement opportunities.
OUTCOME
Individuals break free from limitations and fully engage in growth, bringing to their communities advancement and prosperity.
ROADMAP
30%
of corporate participants better understand community needs
30%
of nonprofit participants see improved supporter engagement
OUR TWO-YEAR GOALS
Community:
- Build a community of 25,000 Fearless Storytellers
- Collect over 400,000 datapoints
ACTIONS
Workshops:
- 600 free/low-cost Workshops for 19,000 people in nonprofit partner cohorts
- 250 workshops for 8,000 Fortune 500 company employees
50%
report job advancement, promotion, or new responsibilities
50%
feel more confident in self-advocacy and leadership roles
OUTCOMES
DATA
Establish objective measures for program success
SCALABILITY
100k datapoints collected for formal study
Develop 10-year strategy and optimize resource allocation
HANS:
THE BRAIN
Luis
The Heart
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Proven Storytellers:
Hans and Luis are living examples of the power of storytelling.
Business Achievements:
They've led marketing for multinational corporations and built a $5M business from the ground up.
Impactful Journey:
From immigrants to successful entrepreneurs, their journey showcases the real-world impact of effective storytelling.
What Makes Them Unique:
Luis: Leads with his heart, bringing empathy and emotional resonance to their stories.
Hans: Brings the story to life with analytical precision and strategic insight.
Real-World Experience:
Hans and Luis have navigated cultural shifts, corporate landscapes, and personal challenges. They don’t just teach storytelling—they live it, proving that embracing your story can unlock your full potential and lead to unstoppable success.
WE ARE RAISING
$500K FOR CAPACITY BUILDING
Support our mission
SUPPORT
OUR
MISSION
THIS ENABLES US TO:
- Finalize development and validation for Q1 readyness.
- Create a sustainable fundraising and client development pipeline.
- Commit to partner nonprofits to run joint cohorts in Q1.
REACH
OUT!
REACH OUT
hans@sundayafternoonproject.com
luis@sundayafternoonproject.com
www.sundayafternoonproject.org