Missions to Movements

How does a small startup business get featured on Ellen, The Today Show, PopSugar, and Real Simple Magazine? Laura Beck from LottoLove has brought the fun into gifting and giving back with charity scratch-off tickets.During this episode, you’ll learn that a vanity social media following does not resonate with your success, how to pitch the media and create a PR blitz about your brand (no matter the size of your organization), and y’all, it’s really about powerful storytelling!Episode Partner: This episode is presented by Feathr - Expand your reach, further your mission. Use Feathr's digital marketing tools to increase awareness, boost online donations, promote events, recruit volunteers, and ultimately do more good. Learn More.Resources & LinksCheck out LottoLove on their website or Instagram (@lottolove) and reach out to Laura directly at laura@givelottolove.com if you’d like to be considered as a charity partner when they go digital!If you’re ready to get the press and publicity you deserve, Laura highly recommends the course Press for Success.Check out my NEW $27 mini course, Visible Reach In A Week. In 30 minutes, you’ll learn how to create a $3 a day ad campaign that will drive brand awareness with your supporters.Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you.  Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. Bloomerang is the trusted, all-in-one giving platform that connects your data, streamlines your systems, and helps your mission go further. Learn more at bloomerang.com.If you’re building a movement, join Bloomerang’s GiveCon in St. Louis May 15-17 to learn what’s working in donor retention, AI, major gifts, recurring revenue, and community-driven campaigns. Register now and use code M2M to save $200!The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or ...

Ready for a powerful conversation that gets to the root of why creating an online digital community matters? I could have talked to today’s guest for HOURS.Alicia Maule is The Innocence Project’s (“IP”) first Digital Engagement Director and since 2015, she has led the nonprofit organization to exponential audience growth, revenue, and advocacy. Even more amazing? The content she’s creating has the power to stop wrongful executions and reform the criminal justice system.In this episode, we talk about why branding matters, behind the scenes of The Innocence Project’s viral video campaign, and why you should take a people-first approach to your website and digital presence. Let’s go meet Alicia!Episode Partner: This episode is presented by Feathr - Expand your reach, further your mission. Use Feathr's digital marketing tools to increase awareness, boost online donations, promote events, recruit volunteers, and ultimately do more good. Learn More.Resources & LinksSupport The Innocence Project and help them put an end to wrongful convictions.If you enjoyed today’s conversation with Alicia, you can follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. She invites you to reach out to if you’re interested in the Web3 movement or have prospects there.Watch The Innocence Project’s Happiest Moments video on YouTube, which won a Webby Award. Check out my NEW $27 mini course, Visible Reach In A Week. In 30 minutes, you’ll learn how to create a $3 a day ad campaign that will drive brand awareness with your supporters.Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you.  Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. Bloomerang is the trusted, all-in-one giving platform that connects your data, streamlines your systems, and helps your mission go further. Learn more at bloomerang.com.If you’re building a movement, join Bloomerang’s GiveCon in St. Louis May 15-17 to learn what’s working in donor retention, AI, major gifts, recurring revenue, and community-driven campaigns. Register now and use code M2M to save $200!The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or ...

Jason Russell is a creative director powerhouse and the visionary behind viral videos for Invisible Children’s KONY 2012 which amassed a staggering 103 million views on YouTube, and charity: water, which skyrocketed their monthly donors from 800 to over 80,000.During our conversation today, Jason gets into the nitty gritty of his video creation process, including the key components that make up a piece of content to inspire action. We also debunk the myths about video length and how to be really creative with your marketing and media budget. It was an honor for me to host this conversation - let’s go!Episode Partner: This episode is presented by Feathr - Expand your reach, further your mission. Use Feathr's digital marketing tools to increase awareness, boost online donations, promote events, recruit volunteers, and ultimately do more good. Learn More.Resources & LinksFREE Webinar: The Top 5 "Set It and Forget It" Marketing Tips for Building Momentum During the Summer on May 19th at 2 pm ET | 11 am PT with Feathr's President and Co-founder Aidan Augustin and Dana Snyder. Click here to RSVP!Follow Jason at his agency, Broomstick Engine, where he partners with brands and organizations to tell their story and learn more about his children’s book, A Little Radical. Want to work with Jason? Email him at jason@broomstickengine.com. Watch Invisible Children’s viral KONY 2012 campaign video, The Spring, a charity: water story, and Preemptive Love’s Love Anyway.Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you. Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. Bloomerang is the trusted, all-in-one giving platform that connects your data, streamlines your systems, and helps your mission go further. Learn more at bloomerang.com.If you’re building a movement, join Bloomerang’s GiveCon in St. Louis May 15-17 to learn what’s working in donor retention, AI, major gifts, recurring revenue, and community-driven campaigns. Register now and use code M2M to save $200!The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or ...

Today’s episode is one of my favorites. It’s another Ask Me Anything!We’re going to get real nitty gritty into what exactly can drive donor action on social media and how to deal when you’re posting every single day on multiple platforms and not seeing traction. How can you build interest and momentum in your cause?Learn about my ideal client avatar exercise and my #1 favorite place to source inspiration for campaigns (hint: it’s free!)Episode Partner: This episode is presented by Feathr - Expand your reach, further your mission. Use Feathr's digital marketing tools to increase awareness, boost online donations, promote events, recruit volunteers, and ultimately do more good. Learn More.Resources & LinksAsk me anything! Click here to send me your questions about digital marketing, virtual or hybrid events, social advertising, online fundraising, or building a business.FREE Webinar: The Top 5 "Set It and Forget It" Marketing Tips for Building Momentum During the Summer on May 19th at 2 pm ET | 11 am PT with Feathr's President and Co-founder Aidan Augustin and Dana Snyder. Click here to RSVP!Check out my NEW $27 mini course, Visible Reach In A Week. In 30 minutes, you’ll learn how to create a $3 a day ad campaign that will drive brand awareness with your supporters.Watch my YouTube video to learn the Ideal Donor Avatar exercise.Check out the free Facebook Ad Library for inspiration.Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you.Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. Bloomerang is the trusted, all-in-one giving platform that connects your data, streamlines your systems, and helps your mission go further. Learn more at bloomerang.com.If you’re building a movement, join Bloomerang’s GiveCon in St. Louis May 15-17 to learn what’s working in donor retention, AI, major gifts, recurring revenue, and community-driven campaigns. Register now and use code M2M to save $200!The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or ...

Within just one year, Ally Global Foundation raised $1.8 million dollars to prevent human trafficking and help survivors find healing through safe housing, education, and aftercare. How? By investing in telling their story and building community.I’m so excited to bring you this inspiring conversation with Jamie Watson, who truly shines leading their small, yet mighty marketing team. Jamie shares how she took a grassroots approach to building a monthly giving community, the creative sign-up strategy behind their annual peer-to-peer campaign “Move for Freedom”, plus her approach to building a strategic, annual social media plan.Episode Partner: This episode is presented by Feathr - Expand your reach, further your mission. Use Feathr's digital marketing tools to increase awareness, boost online donations, promote events, recruit volunteers, and ultimately do more good. Learn More.Resources & LinksFREE Webinar: The Top 5 "Set It and Forget It" Marketing Tips for Building Momentum During the Summer on May 19th at 2 pm ET | 11 am PT with Feathr's President and Co-founder Aidan Augustin and Dana Snyder. Click here to RSVP!Learn more about Ally Global and their important mission to help survivors of human trafficking, and check out The Refuge, their monthly giving program.Move for Freedom takes place on August 6, 2022. Discover more about Ally Global’s fundraising event.Watch the film The Twelve Thousand, based on the true story of one survivor.Are you making costly mistakes with your social ads strategy? RSVP to my new masterclass, How To Attract Recurring Donors Without Posting On Social Media and learn my #1 secret for copy and content inspiration.Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you.  Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. Bloomerang is the trusted, all-in-one giving platform that connects your data, streamlines your systems, and helps your mission go further. Learn more at bloomerang.com.If you’re building a movement, join Bloomerang’s GiveCon in St. Louis May 15-17 to learn what’s working in donor retention, AI, major gifts, recurring revenue, and community-driven campaigns. Register now and use code M2M to save $200!The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or ...

Too many companies treat social media like a hobby, rather than a pillar of their digital marketing strategy. There, I said it. If you’ve been thinking about growing your marketing team to include a social media role and you’re wondering, where do I find a social media unicorn? And, what does realistic compensation look like? You’re in the right place.Social media is hands down the most cost-effective way to increase visibility and online exposure for your organization. And only 44% of nonprofits have just ONE team member managing their social media presence.In this episode, I’m sharing the five signs you absolutely NEED to hire a social media manager (and how to find them!)Episode Partner: This episode is presented by Feathr - Expand your reach, further your mission. Use Feathr's digital marketing tools to increase awareness, boost online donations, promote events, recruit volunteers, and ultimately do more good. Learn More.Resources & LinksFREE Webinar: The Top 5 "Set It and Forget It" Marketing Tips for Building Momentum During the Summer on May 19th at 2 pm ET | 11 am PT with Feathr's President and Co-founder Aidan Augustin and Dana Snyder. Click here to RSVP!Check out my list of recommended Creative Consultants and Agencies that you should hire.Are you making costly mistakes with your social ads strategy? RSVP to my new masterclass, How To Attract Recurring Donors Without Posting On Social Media and learn my #1 secret for copy and content inspiration.Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you. Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. Bloomerang is the trusted, all-in-one giving platform that connects your data, streamlines your systems, and helps your mission go further. Learn more at bloomerang.com.If you’re building a movement, join Bloomerang’s GiveCon in St. Louis May 15-17 to learn what’s working in donor retention, AI, major gifts, recurring revenue, and community-driven campaigns. Register now and use code M2M to save $200!The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or ...

Imani Collective is an ethical impact brand crafting beautiful homewares from over 130 empowered artisans in Kenya. Through strategic partnerships, an ambassador program and paid advertising, they grew their Instagram account from a following of 900 to over 38,000!There is so much magic in this conversation I’m about to bring to you today with Jenny Nuccio, Founder & CEO, and Annette Wilson, Director of Marketing & Events.We chat through the power of social proof through user-generated content, how they launched paid ads with a $1,000 budget, the successful collaborations they’ve done, and the inside scoop on their Giving Tuesday campaigns (the last one generated over $16,000!)Episode Partner: This episode is presented by Feathr - Expand your reach, further your mission. Use Feathr's digital marketing tools to increase awareness, boost online donations, promote events, recruit volunteers, and ultimately do more good. Learn More.Resources & LinksFREE Webinar: The Top 5 "Set It and Forget It" Marketing Tips for Building Momentum During the Summer on May 19th at 2 pm ET | 11 am PT with Feathr's President and Co-founder Aidan Augustin and Dana Snyder. Click here to RSVP!Learn more about Imani Collective, follow them on Instagram at @imanicollective, and shop their artisan goods, including the “Be Kind” hang sign I have in my office.Check out Imani Collective’s 2021 Impact Report and become a part of their collective for as little as $15 per month.Follow @jennynuccio on Instagram and check out The Moxie Podcast which shares more about individuals, organizations, and movements doing good in this world.Follow Annette on Instagra Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. Bloomerang is the trusted, all-in-one giving platform that connects your data, streamlines your systems, and helps your mission go further. Learn more at bloomerang.com.If you’re building a movement, join Bloomerang’s GiveCon in St. Louis May 15-17 to learn what’s working in donor retention, AI, major gifts, recurring revenue, and community-driven campaigns. Register now and use code M2M to save $200!The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or ...

The Missions to Movements Podcast debuted at #29 of ALL marketing podcasts during launch week! I am still getting over the excitement and support.But how exactly did I do it as a team of one and a half?In this episode, I’m going to give you the full peek behind the curtain as I unveil the 10 strategies I used to launch the podcast and rally together hundreds of people behind our mission. The best part? Some of these strategies literally cost $0.I’m also sharing more about the $40 suit that everyone was commenting on (and how it was actually a strategic outfit choice), and how we got creative with snail mail postcards and voice DMs on Instagram to attract the masses on launch day.This episode is sure to inspire you as you plan a future launch of your own!Notable Quote from Dana“When you bring positive energy into a launch, people can feel that.”Resources & LinksAre you making costly mistakes with your social ads strategy? RSVP to my new masterclass, How To Attract Recurring Donors Without Posting On Social Media and learn my #1 secret for copy and content inspiration.Ask me a question HERE and be featured on the show.Try Handwrytten and use code DANA at checkout to get some free credits.Check out Listen Notes, the best podcast search engine.Peerspace is what I used to find a beautiful photo shoot location.Use Postable to collect your audience’s mailing addresses.Podcasting for Creatives is the team I hired to support us with our launch, including editing, sound, and show notes.Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you. Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. Bloomerang is the trusted, all-in-one giving platform that connects your data, streamlines your systems, and helps your mission go further. Learn more at bloomerang.com.If you’re building a movement, join Bloomerang’s GiveCon in St. Louis May 15-17 to learn what’s working in donor retention, AI, major gifts, recurring revenue, and community-driven campaigns. Register now and use code M2M to save $200!The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or ...

Do you spend time thinking about how your organization can automate the process of attracting new donors?The Adventure Project did just that with a quiz that received more than 26,000 shares (!), positioning them as leaders in their industry and generating immediate one-time donations, plus recurring gifts. Marketing and Engagement Consultant Tesi Klipsch takes us behind the scenes. You’ll hear how she’s converting leads for less than $1 using Facebook ads, the importance of A/B testing, and the mechanics of creating a successful lead generation campaign.Enjoy!Notable Quote from Tesi“I just can’t stress testing enough. One of the first ads I was testing was $4.13. But getting it down to $1 obviously, is infinitely better.”Resources & LinksLearn more about The Adventure Project and their mission to create jobs in developing countries and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Take The Adventure Project’s 3-Question Quiz and an anonymous donor will donate $2.40 on your behalf to help one woman gain access to life-saving services.Follow our guest Tesi Klipsch on Instagram and Twitter and share how you’re bringing in and pitching monthly donors.Create your own lead generation quiz using Interact.Are you making costly mistakes with your social ads strategy? RSVP to my new masterclass, How To Attract Recurring Donors Without Posting On Social Media and learn my #1 secret for copy and content inspiration.Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you. Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. Bloomerang is the trusted, all-in-one giving platform that connects your data, streamlines your systems, and helps your mission go further. Learn more at bloomerang.com.If you’re building a movement, join Bloomerang’s GiveCon in St. Louis May 15-17 to learn what’s working in donor retention, AI, major gifts, recurring revenue, and community-driven campaigns. Register now and use code M2M to save $200!The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or ...

Let’s transform your mission into a movement. In this solo episode, I’m doing an Ask Me Anything and we’re diving into the power of Canva (including the best ways to create animated content for social media!) and my favorite online fundraising tips.If you have a question about digital marketing, virtual or hybrid events, social advertising, online fundraising, or building a business, let me know! I may feature you in a future episode.Ask Your Question Here!Notable Quote from Dana“Blog posts live on and they constantly garner web traffic years after it's posted to your site. There are things that I have written 3 years ago as a blog post that continually bring new people and website traffic that are searching for those keywords on Google.”Resources & LinksDownload Canva and check out their free resources for nonprofits.Are you making costly mistakes with your social ads strategy? RSVP to my new masterclass, How To Attract Recurring Donors Without Posting On Social Media and learn my #1 secret for copy and content inspiration.Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you. Do you have a hot digital marketing topic that you’d like to learn more about? Message me on LinkedIn and let me know.Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. Bloomerang is the trusted, all-in-one giving platform that connects your data, streamlines your systems, and helps your mission go further. Learn more at bloomerang.com.If you’re building a movement, join Bloomerang’s GiveCon in St. Louis May 15-17 to learn what’s working in donor retention, AI, major gifts, recurring revenue, and community-driven campaigns. Register now and use code M2M to save $200!The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or ...