The Story of Scout (& New Ways to Grow With MemoryFox)

Introducing… Scout the Fox.

Before there was MemoryFox, there was just a clever little fox, named Scout, who loved collecting things – shiny pebbles, colorful leaves, and most of all, facts. 

Scout had a remarkable memory. She could remember the coordinates of every berry bush that had bloomed, the exact locations she’d buried his food for winter, and even how many pawprints it took to reach the edge of the forest. Her data was perfect.

Everywhere she went, she shared what she’d learned. She told the beaver which trees were strongest for building, the deer where the sweetest berries consistently grew, and the owl when the stars would be brightest for night travel.

But one day, something unexpected happened.

The owl thanked her and said, “You always remember so much, Scout – but you know what I remember most? The story the deer told me about finding her way home in a storm. I’ve shared it with everyone I meet.”

Scout tilted her head. A story? That wasn’t data.

She began to notice it everywhere – the rabbit telling the beaver how the youngest animals were learning to grow their own food; the bear retelling the owl’s story of courage during a flood. Scout realized something important: 

Stories traveled farther than facts ever could.

She thought long and hard. How could she help her friends share these stories so no one would forget them?

That night, she gathered stones, stacked wood, and built a campfire right in the heart of the forest. When the first sparks caught, she called out, “Come one, come all! Let’s share what we’ve learned. Not just what happened, but why it mattered.”

The animals gathered close. One by one, they shared their stories. Stories of rebuilding, healing, guiding, and growing. The flames flickered with every word, glowing brighter with each new voice.

The fox listened, remembering every tale – not as data points, but as living memories.

From that night on, she became the forest’s storyteller and storykeeper, helping others collect, organize and share their experiences so no story would ever be lost to time.

And that’s how MemoryFox was born: a tribute to the clever little fox who built the campfire that still burns bright today, fueled by the warmth of stories that bring the whole forest together.

When she finished, the campfire burned a little brighter.

That night, Scout learned something she would never forget: 

Data tells us what happened, but stories remind us why it matters.

A New Chapter in the MemoryFox Story

Just like Scout built the campfire to bring her community together, we’ve built membership options to bring authenticity, simplicity, and flexibility to your impact storytelling.

Whether you’re just beginning to collect stories or ready to lead your whole community around the storytelling campfire, there’s a membership designed for every stage of your journey, with support all year long.

MemoryFox’s Membership Options:

Starter: Spark Your Storytelling Journey

Every great story begins with a spark. The Starter membership includes all of the essentials you need to launch your storytelling journey – or take your first steps toward collecting stories with ease and intention.

With 2 admin seats and 3 story collection campaigns, your team can invite your community to share videos, photos, and written testimonials directly from wherever they are. You’ll have plenty of space for story uploads and access to helpful chat support whenever you need it. Together, we’ll make sure your precious impact stories remain secure and organized, allowing you to focus on what matters most – your mission!

This membership plan is perfect for small but mighty nonprofits ready to begin or enhance their impact storytelling, without stretching the budget.

Growth: Build a Stronger Storytelling System

For nonprofits who’ve already found a storytelling rhythm, Growth helps you bring structure, efficiency, and creativity together in one place.

With 4 admin seats and 6 story collection campaigns, you’ll have more room to collaborate and grow your impact storytelling across all platforms. The addition of Canva Integration and Video Transcripts makes it easier than ever to create polished, accessible content, all while keeping your consent secure and organized.

This membership plan is ideal for nonprofits ready to elevate their impact storytelling to the next level by ensuring that every story is easy to find, use, and celebrate.

Campfire: Lead Your Storytelling Community

The Campfire membership is truly the full MemoryFox experience – built for organizations who are committed to building a culture of storytelling, both at their organization and personally!

At this level, you’ll have 6 admin seats and 12 story collection campaigns, giving you vast opportunities to collect and share stories with ease. Like the Growth plan, you’ll enjoy our Canva Integration and Video Transcripts, but the true heart of our Campfire membership is connection:

  • You will have a dedicated Customer Success Manager to personally onboard your team, meet quarterly, and guide your overall storytelling strategy.
  • You’ll also have access to our exclusive Campfire Community, where MemoryFox Storytellers gather monthly to brainstorm, collaborate, and learn from one another.

Membership at the Campfire level  is perfect for teams who believe storytelling isn’t just a task, but an essential aspect of your nonprofit’s culture.

MemoryFox for Funders: Amplify Collective Impact

When funders and grantees come together, the stories that emerge inspire entire communities. With MemoryFox for Funders, foundations and grantmakers not only receive their own account, but additional Campfire memberships for their grantees.

This model includes a Quarterly Impact Report summarizing the stories shared by your grantees, plus support from a dedicated Partner Manager who ensures alignment and storytelling success across every participating organization.

It’s storytelling at scale, a shared campfire that connects, uplifts, and strengthens your entire ecosystem.

Get Started Today

Just like Scout built her campfire to help the forest share their stories, we’ve built these membership options to help you share yours. Whether you’re just beginning to collect stories or ready to grow a thriving storytelling community, there’s a place for you around our campfire. 

Ready to go? Sign up and pay today to start collecting stories right away! Or book a time to explore which MemoryFox membership might serve your nonprofit best. 

Together, we’ll keep the stories burning bright – reminding the world not just what happened, but why it matters.