Boris Kievsky

Boris Kievsky is a Nonprofit Digital Strategist, Storyteller and Entrepreneur

As the Chief Storyteller and Nerd for Good at dotOrgStrategy, Boris loves to combine his passions for technology, storytelling, and making a positive difference in the world.

Discovering the communicative power of technology at a young age, Boris began programming and working with early online computer networks (BBSes) from elementary school through his first years in college. Desiring to make a more direct and personal impact, he switched focus to entertainment, where he discovered the power of storytelling to change lives. Boris earned BFA and Post Grad degrees in Theatre, then pursued acting, writing and directing for stage and screen in New York and Los Angeles.

Since 2011, Boris has been helping nonprofits increase their impact locally and globally through effective use of storytelling across digital media including websites, social media, email, video, advertising and crowdfunding. Boris launched dotOrgStrategy as a platform for sharing knowledge, strategies and resources that help nonprofits effectively leverage technology to achieve and expand their missions, without over-stretching their resources.

Boris’s Story

Boris shared his story and why he’s passionate about helping nonprofits on the first episode of The Nonprofit Hero Factory.

Presenting

Boris loves to share knowledge with nonprofit leaders. In addition to his own courses and webinars, Boris has been a guest lecturer at:

• American Jewish University
• Candid
• JCC Global
• Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
• Marlene Meyerson JCC
• Nonprofit HelpDesk
• NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services
• NYU School of Professional Studies
• NYP CHALK Conference
• (un)Conference 2024
• UJA Federation

Teaching

Boris serves as Adjunct Faculty at NYU School of Professional Studies, teaching courses on storytelling and AI in the Center for Global Affairs and the Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media.