Missions to Movements Dana Snyder

The research is jarring. We spend upwards of five to seven hours a day on social media. But when women leave Instagram and TikTok, they generally feel worse about themselves.Imagine a world where scrolling online leaves you invigorated, rather than caught in a comparison trap. Andi Kay's foundation is on a mission to craft just that.Bloom Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to helping girls build emotional resilience in a supportive community container. You scroll, but you leave feelin...

Gloria Umanah created a movement when she founded Hope Booth – shifting from dynamic event planning, to providing a beacon of hope to those facing loneliness during the 2020 pandemic. The Hope Booth remodels old telephone booths and provides individuals an innovative, interactive, and immersive experience to encounter hope, affirm their dignity, and serve as a connection point to finding local help and support for all of humanity; from the individual living on the streets to the CEO of a fort...

How can earned media create viral moments and drive impact? Today, we’re dissecting the evolution of earned media and how to measure success in the digital realm, especially for nonprofits.And there’s no one better to team up with for this conversation than Joe Quenqua, one of the most creative and brilliant communication professionals that I know!This episode is a revelation of what viral marketing moments mean and can look like in 2024. We analyze case studies featuring the Muppets, QVC, an...

Francesca Orsomarso’s arsenal of digital strategies flips the script on traditional recruitment. In today’s case study, we’re breaking down exactly how Upstate Cerebral Palsy attracted 2,000 qualified applicants within a few months of launching a campaign with FMN Creative.Francesca shares their brilliant one page funnel strategy (and how it was a MAGNET for attracting job seekers), plus the targeted ad approach that resonated with potential recruits and generated awareness. Listen closely as...

If you have a controversial issue or topic that your organization focuses on, sometimes it’s difficult to figure out how to market and share your mission – especially if you're getting shut down and censored by platforms for sensitive or politicized material. Jayde Powell and Gbemi Maiyegun, co-founders of Weed for Black Women, GET IT. In fact, they've experienced it. Our discussion with Jayde and Gbemi dives into the heart of this evolution, as they recount their mission to reshape the stigm...

How can a perfectly crafted cold email turn heads in the corporate world? Today, we're diving into the secrets of strategic content with the always insightful Chris Barlow. Specifically, you’ll hear how a human trafficking nonprofit managed to captivate corporate sponsors within 30 days by sending just TWO intentional emails. Chris breaks down the importance of finding “values alignment” in your outreach to other organizations, who to reach out to within the company, and how to find...