What can impact storytelling do for your business?

Give life to your impact program through genuine stories that build trust and drive meaningful change.

Award-winning storytellers with 20+ years of experience in corporate social purpose and documentary filmmaking.
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Impact by numbers

20+

Years In Community Building

69%

Average Increase in Stakeholder Engagement

68%

Higher Content Engagement Than Traditional Approaches

Let your imapct do the talking

Every impactful narrative is an opportunity to showcase your mission’s “why.”

Team Alignment

Connect your people with a shared sense of purpose

ESG Reporting

Turn compliance into stories that show your program working

Investor Pitching

Move impact investors to a buying decision

Board Meetings

Foster support from leadership for your impact initiatives

Client Proposals

Bolster your USP with unique stories that spark excitement

Social Media

Transform followers into loyal advocates for change

Grants & Applications

Stand out in a crowd of applicants

Community Outreach

Build trust with local communities by sharing stories

The Kahani Approach:
how your impact story emerges

Our Process

1. The Listening Journey

We begin with deep listening - engaging stakeholders at every level to uncover the authentic threads of your impact story. Through our unique approach, we:

  • Conduct in-depth stakeholder interviews
  • Identify emerging patterns
  • Build lasting relationships
  • Create foundation of trust
  • Map story opportunities

2. Strategic Planning

Your story emerges naturally through our discovery process. We then create:

  • Organic story recommendations
  • Multi-channel distribution strategy
  • Impact measurement framework
  • Community activation plan
  • Cross-promotional opportunities

3. Production & Creation

Bringing your authentic story to life through:

  • Documentary-style storytelling
  • Professional photography
  • Multiple perspective integration
  • Two rounds of refinement
  • Quality assurance process

4. Activation & Support

Your story continues to create impact through:

  • Community engagement
  • Event integration
  • Behind-the-scenes content
  • Cross-promotional activities
  • Ongoing partnership support

Impact stories across sectors

Purpose-Led Brands
Health & Wellness
Education & Research
Municipalities
Philanthropy
Social Enterprise
Sustainable Development
Architecture + Design
Authentic Storytelling
  • Uncover unfiltered insights
  • Capture real community impact
  • Ensure authenticity
  • Multiple voices tories from diverse voices
Comprehensive Deliverables
  • Documentary-style videos
  • Professional photography
  • Social media content
  • Report-ready materials
  • Internal communications
  • Stakeholder testimonials
The Kahani Difference
  • Independent stakeholder interviews uncover unfiltered insights
  • Multi-perspective verification ensures authenticity
  • Ground-level engagement captures real impact
  • Relationship-based approach prevents social-washing
  • Stories emerge naturally from multiple voices
Engagement Results
  • 65% increase in program engagement
  • 4x higher content engagement rates
  • Ground-level engagement captures real impact
  • 250% increase in social media reach
Measurable Value & Efficiency
  • 50+ hours saved on stakeholder interviews
  • 150+ hours saved across departments
  • 30% reduction in reporting time
  • 100% content reuse value

Real engagement

1.
Deeper Connections
Authentic stories foster emotional engagement.
2.
Increased Participation
Storytelling drives higher program involvement rates.
3.
Brand Confidence
Reinforce reputation as a purpose-driven organization.
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Beyond metrics

Reduce Greenwashing Concerns
Authentic stories build genuine trust.
Attract Top Talent
Showcase values to potential employees.
Amplify Social ROI
Demonstrate impact beyond numbers.
Impact Leadership
Strengthen position as industry changemaker.

Humanizing your impact reports

While traditional impact reports provide crucial data, they often fall short in capturing the human element of social change. By uplifting the real people behind the numbers, your business can demonstrate the tangible impact of your work in a way that spreadsheets and PDFs often miss.

Kahani's impact storytelling expertise stems from decades of hands-on experience at the intersection corporate impact, community partnership, and brand building. Our approach ensures truthful and often emotional stories that don't fall into the trap of greenwashing. That's because we emphasize authenticity through fostering relationships with everyone involved in the impact ecosystem, gathering perspectives from the CEOs to suppliers, and even the competitors.

This work allows the truth to emerge organically, because we believe that authenticity cannot be prescribed. By weaving together diverse voices and experiences, we create a tapestry of impact that's both compelling and credible, bringing your social mission to life.

Our films are a timeless reminder of the good work that you do as a record of your legacy of impact. These narratives can be leveraged across multiple platforms, from social media, to stakeholder interviews, to conference presentations, to investor meetings; amplifying your impact work at every intersection of your business.

By highlighting the human side of your work, you will attract like-minded customers, partners, investors, and talent who are increasingly making decisions based on shared values and demonstrated social responsibility.

See below how Kahani's impact storytelling has made a difference for our partners, and please reach out if you're looking to amplify your impact through heartfelt storytelling.

About Kahani

“Kahani has developed a very special offering in our social impact space

When I watch Kahani’s work, I’m transported right in to the heart of an issue, a fellow human and by extension, the change that needs to happen writ large.  Partner that with social impact movement-making and campaign prowess and the sky is the limit.  It’s powerful stuff that has the potential to incite a (good) riot.”

- Jen Singhal

hcma

How do you demonstrate the intangible outcomes of innovative architecture? Our storytelling with hcma goes beyond aesthetics to capture the true impact of their work.

Case Study

Trophy

The practice of killing grizzly bears for sport, known as trophy hunting, was once legal in B.C. See how our award-winning film and impact campaign saw an end to the hunt.

Case study

Listen

A hidden crisis affects vulnerable students, often perpetrated by those they trust. See how our partnership with grassroots organizations brings this critical issue to light.

Case STudy

Do you have a story that needs telling?

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