The most powerful tool you have is your story.

At sparrow·stories, we ghostwrite books for nonprofit leaders, helping them share the inspiring stories of their powerful work so they can do more good.

Inspire understanding. Foster compassion. Spark justice.

Why Books?

Leaders in the for-profit world use books as a powerful tool to increase their thought leadership, expand their platform, and drive new business to their organizations. (This Forbes article spells out why.) It’s time nonprofit leaders had access to the same opportunities.

Statistics below are mostly pulled from the Business Author ROI report by Gotham, Amplify, Smith and Leveraging Thought Leadership’s Peter Winick from Fall 2024.

  • Raise Awareness

    68% of authors reported they “elevated a topic that needed attention.”

  • Enhance Donor Base

    57% reported their books successfully generated leads for their business and 60% attracted more paid engagements.

  • Share Solutions

    78% of authors reported achieving their goal of sharing knowledge through their book.

  • Expand Reach

    Global nonfiction book sales are projected to hit $15.78B in 2025, reflecting rising demand for real, story-driven content.

  • Establish Authority

    More than 90% of business authors reported non-monetary value in their books and 72% reported a boost in their credibility from the book.

  • Inspire Action

    Girl Rising sparked global campaigns and inspired readers to support girls’ education initiatives. Peter Singer’s book, The Life You Can Save, sparked a global movement—his foundation has facilitated millions in charitable giving.

Whose Stories Get Told?

Traditional publishers typically prioritize platform over impact.

Hybrid publishers demand a hefty fee for their services.

For this reason, most books published in the nonprofit genre are written by those with fame, fortune, or both.

Meanwhile, nonprofit leaders often lack time, resources, and publishing knowledge to share the powerful stories and wisdom housed in their organizations.

The result?

Wisdom stays local. Impact is harder to scale. And stories with the power to spark compassion and change never reach the people who need to hear them.

A New Way to Share Stories

We provide comprehensive ghostwriting, book development, and publishing support for nonprofit leaders—removing financial barriers through a donor-funded model with author buy-in.

  • Donor-Funded Model

    Our unique, donor-funded model ensures that the cost of ghostwriting and publishing is accessible for nonprofit leaders to share their stories without financial barriers.

  • Ghostwriting

    Our professional ghostwriters work closely with nonprofit leaders to develop their book content, craft compelling manuscripts, and capture their authentic voices and experiences.


  • Project Management

    Our team expertly manages each project, shepherding stories from idea to impact with seamless coordination, clear timelines, and collaborative support—keeping every project on track.

  • Publishing

    Our strategic publishing partners provide professional design, copyediting, printing, marketing support, and distribution—guiding authors to ensure their books reach the right audience.

People remember stories.