62 episodes

Digital marketing and social media trends seem to change every day. It can be hard to know where to spend your time, energy, and money to make an impact. Each Wednesday, join Dana Snyder, digital strategist for nonprofits and CEO and Founder of Positive Equation, as she interviews guests sharing real-world digital marketing case studies from organizations making a positive impact in the world and short-form episodes with actionable social media tips to implement right away. Whether you’re looking to enhance your social media strategies, launch a big campaign or just hear some great advice to feel inspired, this is the podcast for you. Let’s turn your mission into a movement! www.positiveequation.com Instagram: @positivequation

Missions to Movements Dana Snyder

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 72 Ratings

Digital marketing and social media trends seem to change every day. It can be hard to know where to spend your time, energy, and money to make an impact. Each Wednesday, join Dana Snyder, digital strategist for nonprofits and CEO and Founder of Positive Equation, as she interviews guests sharing real-world digital marketing case studies from organizations making a positive impact in the world and short-form episodes with actionable social media tips to implement right away. Whether you’re looking to enhance your social media strategies, launch a big campaign or just hear some great advice to feel inspired, this is the podcast for you. Let’s turn your mission into a movement! www.positiveequation.com Instagram: @positivequation

    5 Marketing Ideas to Try Right Now

    5 Marketing Ideas to Try Right Now

    Spring is the perfect time of year to be testing and iterating. We all want to work smarter, right? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 marketing ideas that I am either in the process of testing or using consistently in my own business.

    Get ready to hear about a fantastic tool you can use in Instagram to create powerful “conversation starters”, why we all need to jump on mobile-first marketing strategies with SMS outreach, and the incredible ways you can use Chat GPT to brainstorm blog post prompts and SEO-optimized headlines to use in your marketing.

    Today’s episode also marks the one year anniversary of the Missions to Movements podcast! And I have a pretty big, audacious goal to reach 100 reviews by the end of March. If you can take 30 seconds to write a sentence or two about the show and what it's meant to you, it would mean the absolute world to me in celebration of this super special milestone. Leave a review here!

    In This Episode:
    How to prompt conversations and automated workflows in DMs using ManychatThe importance of having a mobile-first marketing strategy - especially since US residents check their smartphones on average 352 times a day (!)How to search for user-generated social media content with hashtags AND know your unique, best time to postThe most crucial months to be building brand awareness, staying top of mind, cultivating a new audience, and generating new email leadsHow to use artificial intelligence tools like Chat GPT to brainstorm new ideasResources & Links

    Spend less time posting manually and use Later for all your social media management and analytics needs! Start with a FREE account today.

    Learn more about the tools recommended in this episode: Manychat, Hustle, Later, Hotjar, and Chat GPT.
    Episode Partners:

    Feathr is trusted by nonprofits of all shapes and wing-spans — including Hiway 80, who used Feathr to launch new retargeting ads and email campaigns. The result? They reached 36,000 new people and brought in $13,000 in donations, 300% more than their original goal! Don’t rely on magic to hit your goals next year. Use Feathr to elevate your digital marketing campaigns and grow impact in 2023. Click here to learn more.

    Ready to level up your storytelling and learn from the best in the sector? Join me in San Diego at the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference November 2-4! Click HERE to get FREE access to my 2022 Session: Social Media Ad Strategies - Which One Works For You? (never before released!) + 10 BONUS videos + $600 OFF your ticket if you purchase by March 31st. 
    Let's Connect!
    Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! Head to YouTube for helpful digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

    • 28 min
    The Latest LinkedIn Updates for Nonprofits with Jazmin Garcia

    The Latest LinkedIn Updates for Nonprofits with Jazmin Garcia

    Today we’re diving into one of my favorite platforms… LinkedIn!

    With 900 million members and an 18% increase in sessions year over year, more and more people are looking to LinkedIn to navigate this new world of work - from getting hired, to connecting, learning, and building personal thought leadership.

    Did you know that LinkedIn has an incredible resource hub for nonprofits? And that you could be using LinkedIn to connect with future donors?

    It’s a pleasure to bring in Jazmin Garcia, a Nonprofit Talent Account Executive at LinkedIn, for a super tactical conversation. We talk about LinkedIn’s growth, all the new features you need to try, and how you can easily 6x your engagement.

    In This Episode:
    The incredible changes Jazmin has witnessed on LinkedIn over the last 5-10 years, including new features that recently rolled out. The headline? LinkedIn is becoming a “skill space”.All about creator mode and why you should leverage it if you want to grow your reach and influenceHow often to publish new content on LinkedIn (and the secret sauce to getting 6x more engagement)The accessible tools available for nonprofits, including pilot programsHow to connect with potential donors on LinkedIn and raise funds on the platformWhy LinkedIn’s Sales Navigator absolutely crushes over cold calling and will help you create an “above and beyond” personal connectionResources & Links

    Spend less time posting manually and use Later for all your social media management and analytics needs! Start with a FREE account today.

    Maximize your nonprofit’s impact by checking out LinkedIn’s Nonprofits Resource Hub and be sure to read the case studies. You can also grow your skills with LinkedIn Learning.

    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.

    Episode Partners:

    Feathr is trusted by nonprofits of all shapes and wing-spans — including Hiway 80, who used Feathr to launch new retargeting ads and email campaigns. The result? They reached 36,000 new people and brought in $13,000 in donations, 300% more than their original goal! Don’t rely on magic to hit your goals next year. Use Feathr to elevate your digital marketing campaigns and grow impact in 2023. Click here to learn more.

    Ready to level up your storytelling and learn from the best in the sector? Join me in San Diego at the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference November 2-4! Click HERE to get FREE access to my 2022 Session: Social Media Ad Strategies - Which One Works For You? (never before released!) + 10 BONUS videos + $600 OFF your ticket if you purchase by March 31st. 
    Let's Connect!
    Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! Head to YouTube for helpful digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

    • 40 min
    1 Website Update That Can Drastically Improve Conversions

    1 Website Update That Can Drastically Improve Conversions

    There's ONE word that might be hindering your conversion rate on your website and your emails, and you'll be shocked to know what it is.

    Today’s solo episode is one I’ve been wanting to record for awhile. This topic came up in my monthly giving mastermind program as I was tackling online donation audits for each organization.

    What I’m about to share goes into the psychology of giving, and this is hands down one of the simplest changes you can make that will create an even bigger impact.

    In This Episode:
    The different mentality between giving money vs. creating an impactHow color subliminally induces different moods and emotions without a person consciously realizing it!Boosting conversions and building urgency through the use of active verbs Powerful examples from Leap and the International Justice Mission (would you rather “donate”, or “save your seat on the bench?”)The quick, 5 minute homework assignment that will inspire you to take action on your websiteResources & Links

    Spend less time posting manually and use Later for all your social media management and analytics needs! Start with a FREE account today.

    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.

    Episode Partner:

    Feathr is trusted by nonprofits of all shapes and wing-spans — including Hiway 80, who used Feathr to launch new retargeting ads and email campaigns. The result? They reached 36,000 new people and brought in $13,000 in donations, 300% more than their original goal! Don’t rely on magic to hit your goals next year. Use Feathr to elevate your digital marketing campaigns and grow impact in 2023. Click here to learn more.
    Let's Connect!
    Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! Head to YouTube for helpful digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

    • 15 min
    Outline Your Personal Brand Story with Tania Bhattacharyya

    Outline Your Personal Brand Story with Tania Bhattacharyya

    There's 50 million people worldwide that claim themselves as creators. Even more fascinating? That equates to a $100 BILLION dollar industry, which leads me into today’s conversation with Tania Bhattacharyya, founder of Lumos Marketing, all about personal branding and the importance and relevance of it.

    In case you needed to hear this, you ARE a thought leader and a subject matter expert! I know there is something that you could talk about for hours that somebody else cannot. Tania shares so many gems around why nonprofit leaders need to be publishing content on LinkedIn, the self-assessment you can take right now to update your profile, and why we need to be intentional when it comes to AI tools.

    In This Episode:
    Looking at the “mosaic” of your life to pinpoint the defining moments (and why this is a great place to start when sharing your story)How to build thought leadership on LinkedIn to be in the company of other founders, movers, and shakersTania’s powerful tips around showing up as an “approachable authority” How to go visible on autopilot for an entire quarter using Tania’s “Lazy on LinkedIn” strategy (this idea is gold!)The importance of watching your social media analytics so you can repurpose your most popular postsResources & Links

    Learn more about Tania’s work at Lumos Marketing, connect with her on LinkedIn, and download her 14 favorite LinkedIn content prompts. She also has a podcast, The Campfire Circle, where she empowers purpose-driven women to build a personal brand that drives change and creates revenue.

    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.

    Episode Partners:

    We’re so grateful to our partners for this episode: Feathr and Hustle!

    Feathr is trusted by nonprofits of all shapes and wing-spans — including Hiway 80, who used Feathr to launch new retargeting ads and email campaigns. The result? They reached 36,000 new people and brought in $13,000 in donations, 300% more than their original goal! Don’t rely on magic to hit your goals next year. Use Feathr to elevate your digital marketing campaigns and grow impact in 2023. Click here to learn more.

    Meet Hustle’s Conversational Video Platform. Their person-to-person video and text message marketing suite empowers your organization with the tools you need to humanize communication, maximize engagement efforts, and build meaningful relationships with your audiences. Click here to try Hustle today & use code POSITIVEEQUATION to receive free MMS and video messages for your organization!
    Let's Connect!
    Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! Head to YouTube for helpful digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

    • 41 min
    Using Social Marketing to Attract, Retain & Convert Supporters with the NAACP & Red Cross

    Using Social Marketing to Attract, Retain & Convert Supporters with the NAACP & Red Cross

    Who says TikTok and Instagram are just for dancing videos? And more importantly, how do you create an impactful social media strategy to retain your supporters?

    Hailey Correll, Senior Director of Social Engagement, has helped the American Red Cross go completely viral on TikTok, amassing over 800,000 followers and 14 million likes!

    And in just 3 years, Trovon Williams, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the NAACP grew their Instagram following from 12,000 to 1.8 million by honing their authentic voice.

    Both Hailey and Trevon are breaking EVERYTHING down in this episode - from their strategies, to how they create content and hire their teams. This episode was previously recorded when I was moderating a panel at Classy Collaborative. I can’t wait for you to tune in!

    In This Episode:
    How the Red Cross came up with a unique content strategy for TikTok to attract a Gen-Z audienceTrovon’s secret sauce for scaling the NAACP Instagram to 1.8 million followers in 3 yearsThe breakdown of Hailey and Trovon’s social media teams Why storytelling is a fundamental attribute of success in a social media roleSocial media is no longer a “nice to have” - it’s a necessity, and it’s a reputational issueHow the NAACP and the Red Cross are creating digital advocacy and retaining donorsResources & Links

    Follow @americanredcross on TikTok and @americanredcross and @naacp on Instagram.

    Check out the tools Trovon and Hailey recommend for social media and digital strategy: Sprout Social, Rival IQ, Brandwatch, CrowdTangle, and Google Analytics.

    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.

    Episode Partners:

    We’re so grateful to our partners for this episode: Feathr and Hustle!

    Feathr is trusted by nonprofits of all shapes and wing-spans — including Hiway 80, who used Feathr to launch new retargeting ads and email campaigns. The result? They reached 36,000 new people and brought in $13,000 in donations, 300% more than their original goal! Don’t rely on magic to hit your goals next year. Use Feathr to elevate your digital marketing campaigns and grow impact in 2023. Click here to learn more.

    Meet Hustle’s Conversational Video Platform. Their person-to-person video and text message marketing suite empowers your organization with the tools you need to humanize communication, maximize engagement efforts, and build meaningful relationships with your audiences. Click here to try Hustle today & use code POSITIVEEQUATION to receive free MMS and video messages for your organizat
    Let's Connect!
    Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! Head to YouTube for helpful digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

    • 37 min
    How To Activate the Thought Leader Within You with Joey Womack from Goodie Nation

    How To Activate the Thought Leader Within You with Joey Womack from Goodie Nation

    Joey Womack has done an exceptional job developing his personal brand, in addition to founding Goodie Nation, a nonprofit agency that celebrates diverse founders and social entrepreneurs.

    He’s been featured on Techstars, has been an instructor with General Assembly, plus he has over 13,000 followers on LinkedIn, and 57,000 followers on Instagram!

    We’re diving into all things thought leadership today: why Joey is tactical about contributing content on LinkedIn and why we need to “get over ourselves” when it comes to sharing our voice in a bigger way with the world. As a founder, you have a responsibility to be a leader and to build a strong brand.

    In This Episode:
    3 core responsibilities of a CEO and why it’s worth investing in your brand in order to best execute your vision.How Joey forced himself to simplify when it comes to delivering amazing presentations on stage.Why founders should be great storytellers in order to stand out.Personal branding and thought leadership evolves over time. Joey explains why it’s essential to be thinking about what the next 10 years from now will look like.The secret to unlocking MAJOR visibility on LinkedIn without having to write your own posts.Resources & Links

    Connect with Joey on LinkedIn (be sure to mention the Missions to Movements Podcast when you reach out!) and learn more about his work at Goodie Nation. Tune in to his podcast, Why Relationships Matter.

    Download the Hive Life Plan workbook.

    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.

    Episode Partners:

    We’re so grateful to our partners for this episode: Feathr and Hustle!

    Feathr is trusted by nonprofits of all shapes and wing-spans — including Hiway 80, who used Feathr to launch new retargeting ads and email campaigns. The result? They reached 36,000 new people and brought in $13,000 in donations, 300% more than their original goal! Don’t rely on magic to hit your goals next year. Use Feathr to elevate your digital marketing campaigns and grow impact in 2023. Click here to learn more.

    Meet Hustle’s Conversational Video Platform. Their person-to-person video and text message marketing suite empowers your organization with the tools you need to humanize communication, maximize engagement efforts, and build meaningful relationships with your audiences. Click here to try Hustle today & use code POSITIVEEQUATION to receive free MMS and video messages for your organization!
    Let's Connect!
    Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! Head to YouTube for helpful digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
72 Ratings

72 Ratings

NutritionAngel ,

I’m not even in non profit space

I get good info from this pod and I’m not even intended market. Thanks!

nik_castle ,

Big congratulations on one year of a great podcast!

Dana is so insightful and this podcast feels like a very generous share of a wealth of both wisdom and intel from both Dana and her guests. Even in marketing areas where I consider myself pretty confident, I still learn new things from this podcast.

laurenteague ,

All Marketers Should Listen For Inspiration!

Missions to Movements is a really smart, well-delivered, and friendly teaching tool from host Dana Snyder to share her knowledge at scale with non-profit leaders. But here’s a hint — you don’t have to be involved in daily operations of a non-profit to get tremendous value from Dana. It’s worth a listen for marketers seeking a new way in or inspiration for their work!

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