Ownstory
Stories that

Stories that change the world

Create beautiful group stories that showcase your impact, thank your supporters, and bring your cause to life

Perfect for every cause

Fundraising Campaigns

Bring your cause to life with powerful impact stories and beneficiary voices. Rally supporters around your mission with stories that inspire action.

Boost your campaign

Volunteer Recognition

Celebrate the heroes who give their time with heartfelt thank-you messages. Show volunteers the real impact of their dedication.

Recognise volunteers

Donor Engagement

Thank donors with personal impact updates and appreciation stories. Build lasting relationships that inspire continued giving.

Engage donors

From cause to connection in 5 steps

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Choose your purpose

Start a story for fundraising, volunteer recognition, or donor thanks

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Invite contributors

Share your story link with beneficiaries, volunteers, donors, and team members

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Collect impact stories

Contributors share photos, videos, and messages about your cause's impact

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Create something beautiful

We turn all contributions into a stunning, shareable story

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Share and inspire

Use your story to engage supporters, thank donors, and showcase your impact

Easy contributions via WhatsApp

Your supporters can contribute photos, videos, and messages directly through WhatsApp — no app downloads or account creation needed. Perfect for reaching beneficiaries, volunteers, and donors wherever they are.

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Hey! 👋 Someone special is collecting messages for a story. Want to add yours? Just type it here!

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This is such a lovely idea! Here's my message — I hope it makes them smile 😊❤️

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Your message has been added! 🎉 Want to add a photo or voice note too?

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📷 Yes! Let me send a photo

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Photo added! The story now has 12 messages ❤️

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Type a message
No app needed — just WhatsApp

Beautiful stories that showcase impact

See how your contributions transform into stunning digital stories that bring your cause to life and inspire others to get involved.

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A Story for You ✨

28 messages from friends & family

Revealed on March 20, 2026
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Sarah

Friend · 2 days ago

You mean the world to me. Here's to many more memories together! ❤️

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Tom

Family · 1 week ago

An audio hug for your day.

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Lisa

Friend · 1 week ago

Our favorite snapshots together. Every frame feels like a time capsule!

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Alex

Colleague · 3 days ago

This is you every birthday morning 😂🎂

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Happy Dance GIF

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Mia

Friend · 5 days ago

This song is literally you. Happy birthday legend! 🎵

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Because I'm happy, clap along...

+ 20 more messages
See a Real Story

Why non-profits love Ownstory

We understand the unique needs of charitable organisations. From easy contribution collection to beautiful presentation, Ownstory helps you tell your story in a way that connects hearts and inspires action.

Private & Permanent

This isn't social media. No public feeds, no algorithms, no strangers. Your story stays private — only people you invite can see it. And it lasts forever, not just 24 hours.

Private link — only invited people can access
Hidden until reveal — surprise stays safe
Kept forever as a digital memory

Not like Instagram stories that vanish, or Facebook posts anyone can see.

Group Gift Built In

Pool money from the group, and let the birthday person pick the gift card they actually want. No more guessing, no more duplicate gifts. Delivered straight to their mobile wallet.

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Friends chip in any amount

$5, $10, $50 — every bit counts

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Recipient picks their gift card

Amazon, Uber Eats, Apple, Spotify & more

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Added to mobile wallet instantly

Apple Wallet or Google Wallet — tap to use

Messages + gift card together in one beautiful story. No separate apps needed.

Attach Your Non-Profit Story to a QR Code

Print your QR code and attach it to meaningful items that extend your organization's impact beyond the digital world.

Sample dynamic QR code

Your custom QR code

Scan to open the story — works on any phone

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Donor Thank You Cards

Include the QR code on personalized thank you cards so donors can scan and relive the impact stories their contributions helped create.

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Event Programs

Add the QR code to fundraising event programs, allowing attendees to scan and explore your organization's journey and success stories.

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Volunteer Appreciation Certificates

Attach the QR code to volunteer recognition certificates so they can scan and access the collective story of their meaningful contributions.

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Care Package Labels

Place QR codes on donated care packages or supply boxes, letting recipients scan to discover the community of supporters behind their gift.

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Community Bulletin Boards

Post QR code flyers on community boards where passersby can scan to learn about your mission through powerful personal stories.

Customise your QR code — choose colours, add your logo, and download in print-ready formats. Attach it to anything and turn a physical gift into a digital experience.

Common questions

Ownstory is a platform that helps non-profits and charities create beautiful, collaborative digital stories by collecting photos, videos, and messages from multiple contributors. Perfect for fundraising campaigns, volunteer recognition, and donor engagement, Ownstory transforms individual contributions into a meaningful keepsake that showcases your organization's impact and community.
Getting started is simple! Create your free Ownstory account, choose a template that fits your cause, and add a title and description for your story. Then invite contributors by sharing a link via email, social media, or your website. Contributors can easily add their photos, videos, and messages without needing to create an account.
Anyone you invite can contribute to your story - donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, staff, and community members. Contributors simply click your shared link, upload their photos or videos, and add their personal messages or memories. No account creation required for contributors, making it easy for everyone to participate in your cause.
Yes! Ownstory offers various customization options including different layouts, themes, and the ability to add your organization's colors and styling. You can also organize content into sections, add captions, and arrange contributions to best tell your charity's story and highlight your mission.
You control your story's privacy settings - make it public for fundraising campaigns, share via private link with specific donors, or keep it within your organization. Once complete, easily share your story on social media, embed it on your website, or send the link directly to supporters and stakeholders.
Absolutely! Create dedicated stories to honor major donors, celebrate volunteer milestones, or showcase the impact of specific fundraising campaigns. Contributors can share their experiences and photos, creating a heartfelt tribute that demonstrates gratitude and builds stronger relationships with your supporters.

Start sharing your impact today

Create beautiful stories that showcase your cause and connect with supporters in meaningful ways.

Create your story