Amanda Aronson

StoryB, LLC

4 Berwyn Lane, West Hartford, CT 06107 | (860) 306-4352 | amanda@storyb.co
Works in: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Last updated:
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026

StoryB is a Connecticut-based research and consulting firm with international field experience, supporting nonprofit and mission-driven organizations from assessment through implementation. We begin with qualitative and quantitative research — field research, market research, and program evaluation — so strategy is grounded before planning begins. From there, we support strategic planning, brand development, and AI-informed integrated marketing, communications, and fundraising strategy. We build internal capacity through staff and board training, retreats, and leadership development. Led by Amanda Aronson and a network of trusted professional partners brought in as projects require.

Areas of Expertise:

Board assessment, structure, training, performance

Communications / marketing planning and strategy, Digital communications, Direct mail, Donor communications, Market research

Fundraising / fund development planning, Individual giving / major gifts

Public policy development and strategy

Leadership training and development

Strategic planning, Organizational development, Managing change, Organizational assessments

Deep expertise in these issue areas: Arts and Culture, Education (K-12), Social Services / Human Services, Women / Girls Issues

Past Clients:

  • Organization: Hartford Public Schools
    Name: Nancy Shannahan Williams
    Description of services provided: Wrote District's Strategic Plan for BIPOC Teacher Recruitment
    Year services provided: 2015
    Contact Info: (860) 695-8606 | nwilliams@hartfordschools.org
  • Organization: Montessori School of Greater Hartford
    Name: Mary McHale
    Description of services provided: Project manager for site relocation and land sale/preservation. Positioned school for strategic expansion. Led re-branding effort. Grew marketing and communications department.
    Year services provided: 2008-2012
    Contact Info: (860) 236-4565 | marym@msgh.org
  • Organization: Five Frogs
    Name: Lindsey Tengatenga
    Description of services provided: Facilitation and Coaching for 9-month Executive Leadership Development Group focused on creating bold, brave leadership to support systemic change in CT. DEIB focus.
    Year services provided: 2021-2023
    Contact Info: (860) 331-7032 | Lindsey@fivefrogsct.org
  • Organization: Generation Power CT (Formerly Operation Fuel)
    Name: Darlene Yule
    Description of services provided: Mission/Vision Development, Advancement Plan, Board Retreats, Board Training, Executive Coaching for Interim Leader, Support with Re-Brand Process, Staff Leadership Team Retreat, Website Copywriting
    Year services provided: 2021-2024
    Contact Info: (518) 330-5728 | Darlene@gpct.org
  • Organization: Seymour Pink
    Name: Mary Deming
    Description of services provided: Business Continuity Plan
    Year services provided: 2024
    Contact Info: (203) 668-3170 | Seymourpinkct@gmail.com
  • Organization: RVNAhealth
    Name: Melissa Papish
    Description of services provided: Patient Experience Enhancement Planning and Trainings for Staff, Brand Alignment, Website Copywriting, Skill-Building Training for Staff
    Year services provided: 2023-24
    Contact Info: (203) 438-5555 | mpapish@rvnahealth.org
  • Organization: Global Readiness Partners
    Name: Scott Aronson
    Description of services provided: Brand and Logo Development, Website Creation and Copywriting, Ongoing Support with Digital Marketing
    Year services provided: 2025
    Contact Info: (617) 686-7049 | saronson@globalreadinesspartners.com
  • Organization: Coaching Client
    Name: Roxanna Booth
    Description of services provided: Executive Coaching
    Year services provided: 2022-25
    Contact Info: (860) 794-0729 | roxanna.n.booth@gmail.com


Training & Workshops:

  • Name: Board Governance
    Duration: 1.5 hours
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  • Name: Leading Through Changing Times
    Duration: 2 hours
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  • Name: Personalized workshops and trainings on staff wellness and retention
    Duration: 2-8 hours
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  • Name: AI for Nonprofit Marketing and Development Teams
    Duration: 2 hours
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  • Name: Do Better. (Straight talk on how exactly to improve donor relations)
    Duration: 6 hours
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  • Name: Are You Leaving Impact on the Table?
    Duration: 2 hours
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