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Your Writing Prompts for May 2025
On the Calendar
5/1: National Mother Goose Day. Write a fairy tale or nursery rhyme about your nonprofit.
5/4: Star Wars Day. Who are the good guys and bad guys in your epic battle to make the world a better place? Who in your office is the naïve but brave Luke Skywalker, the cocky, but loyal Han Solo, the fierce Princess Leia, or know-it-all C-3PO? Incorporate other characters too like Ahsoka, Din Djarin, Grogu, Cassian Andor, Rey, Kylo Ren, Poe, Finn.
5/5: Cinco de Mayo. Though many seem to use it as an excuse to go out for Mexican and margaritas, this date is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, commemorating the Battle of Puebla. Note that it is NOT Mexican Independence Day, which is on September 16. Can you make any connections to the Mexican community, or to Mexican restaurants or services in your community?
5/6: National Teacher’s Day. Who are some of the great teachers in your field? Can you honor a teacher who is also a great volunteer or donor for your cause?
5/11: Twilight Zone Day. Does it feel like you’re living in the Twilight Zone sometimes? This day celebrates the mysterious show. Have your readers enter the Twilight Zone by writing about how eerie and scary the world would be without your nonprofit.
5/11: Mother’s Day. Do you have that certain someone who is a “mom” to all those in your organization? How can your supporters honor their mothers in a way that’s consistent with your cause? But be sensitive to those who may have lost their mothers.
5/18: International Museum Day. Does your cause have a museum associated with it you could encourage people to visit? Or could you partner with a local museum? If not, create a virtual museum based on your mission.
5/17: Armed Forces Day. Does your cause have any connections to the military, or local military bases?
5/24: National Scavenger Hunt Day. Can you create a scavenger hunt for your followers? It can be a digital one where they submit pictures or do quests based on your mission.
5/26: Memorial Day (US). Officially marks a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service to our country. Unofficially marks the beginning of summer.
5/28: Amnesty International Day. Is your organization involved with protecting human rights? Can you call on supporters to get involved with a related issue?
May also has:
- Asian American Month
- Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Haitian Heritage Month
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- National Bike Month
- National Pet Month
- National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
- Mental Health Month
- Older Americans Month
- Foster Care Month
- American Wetlands Month
- National Nurse’s Week (6th – 12th)
- National Women’s Health Week (12th – 18th)
- International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (17th)
- Victoria Day (Canada, 19th)
- World No Tobacco Day (31st)
Metaphor of the Month
Pop Culture, Events, and News
Politics and administration policies will continue to dominate the U.S. news cycle.
The end of May is the unofficial start of summer, so you’ll see lots of discussion about outdoor and warm weather activities.
May is also the beginning of graduation season for high schools and colleges. What words of wisdom can you give seniors as they enter college or the workforce right now?
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks around the 5th.
The Kentucky Derby is May 3rd.
The Eurovision Song Contest starts the 13th.
The Cannes Film Festival also starts the 13th.
The French Open tennis tournament begins the 25th.
May TV premiers include The Four Seasons, Miss Austen, The Walking Dead: Dead City, Sullivan’s Crossing, Criminal Minds: Evolution, Forever, Poker Face, Long Way Home, Bad Thoughts, Duster, Love Death + Robots, Overcompensating, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Welcome to Wrexham, The Chi, Murderbot, Tucci in Italy, Motorheads, Sirens, Big Mouth, The Librarians: The Next Chapter, Rick and Morty, America’s Got Talent, Adults, And Just Like That, and The Better Sister
Movies coming out in May include Another Simple Favor, Thunderbolts, Fountain of Youth, Nonnas, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Hurry Up Tomorrow, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Lilo & Stitch, and Karate Kid: Legends.
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