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Missions to Movements

Dana Snyder

214 episodes

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Would you believe me if I told you that emotional intelligence can transform donor relationships and drive sustainable fundraising growth? Bill Crouch is the visionary leader of BrightDot and the author of Start with Heart: The Secret Power of Emotions to Catalyze Fundraising Results. And according to Bill, there is REAL data to prove why resilience and empathy consistently outperform traditional metrics. Bill walks us through BrightDot’s “Teach, Train, Transform” methodology and how one com...

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Would you believe me if I told you that emotional intelligence can transform donor relationships and drive sustainable fundraising growth? Bill Crouch is the visionary leader of BrightDot and the author of Start with Heart: The Secret Power of Emotions to Catalyze Fundraising Results. And according to Bill, there is REAL data to prove why resilience and empathy consistently outperform traditional metrics. Bill walks us through BrightDot’s “Teach, Train, Transform” methodology and how one com...

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Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/214)

Missions to Movements

She Tripled the Budget and Built a 3-Campus Nonprofit - Here’s How with Hope Pavich from Care for Friends

What does it take to triple a nonprofit’s operating budget, raise $3.3 million for a capital campaign, complete a $10 million dollar facility renovation, AND expand to three campuses, all in just six years? Hope Pavich, Executive Director of Care for Friends, joins me to share how she did exactly that. In this episode, you’ll hear how Hope’s team identified service gaps to build an innovative grocery delivery program for unhoused youth that now reaches 30 of Chicago’s 50 wards, and why...

6 days ago

32 minutes

Missions to Movements

At Capacity? Not Enough Time? Scale Your Mission with Fractional Support with Vicki Burkhart

If you and your team are constantly juggling WAY too many priorities with not enough support, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Vicki Burkhart is the powerhouse founder and CEO of The More Than Giving Co., a virtual, fractional staffing firm that has served over 230 nonprofit clients and counting! There is a growing “crisis of capacity” across the nonprofit sector. Did you know 65% of nonprofit leaders say they don’t have enough staff to deliver programs and services? Vicki expl...

1 week ago

30 minutes

Missions to Movements

From UCLA to 70+ Cities: End Overdose Sparked a College Campus Movement with Maddie Ward

At just 23 years old, Maddie Ward became Chief Operating Officer of End Overdose, a nonprofit that’s trained over 500,000 people to identify and respond to opioid overdoses. What began as a grassroots effort at UCLA has since EXPLODED into a powerful, youth-driven network spanning 70+ cities, fueled by data, creativity, and pure heart. Maddie offers a fresh perspective on how she built scalable systems for leadership, recruitment, and sustainability to empower students to take ownership of t...

2 weeks ago

29 minutes

Missions to Movements

Boost Donor Engagement Before Year-End: This ONE Nurture Email Sparked 268 Replies

We explore the power of nurture campaigns as a critical strategy before launching year-end appeals. Sharing personal stories and gratitude before making asks creates deeper connections with donors and significantly improves engagement metrics. • Previous bonus episodes covered LinkedIn thought leadership, making monthly giving the centerpiece of events, and getting featured in holiday gift guides • Nurture campaigns should share stories and milestones without making asks • Dana's personal ca...

3 weeks ago

11 minutes

Missions to Movements

The CFO’s Case for Monthly Giving: How Recurring Donors Drive Long-Term Decision Making with Stephen Newland

What does recurring giving look like through a CFO’s eyes, vs. relying on grants and one-time gifts? It isn’t just good for cash flow – it’s the foundation for smarter, calmer leadership. Fractional CFO Stephen Newland is here to make the financial case for monthly giving. With over 15 years of experience guiding nonprofits, startups, and Fortune 500s, he breaks down how recurring gifts build stability, reduce burnout, and give leaders the space to think beyond survival mode. Stephen shares...

3 weeks ago

21 minutes

Missions to Movements

How Nonprofits Can Get Featured in Holiday Gift Guides with AI-Powered Pitches

Holiday gift guides present a powerful opportunity for nonprofits to position their monthly giving programs and symbolic gifts as meaningful alternatives to traditional presents. With millions of people searching for gifts that create lasting impact, now is the perfect time to pitch your nonprofit's offerings to publications, local outlets, and influencers who create "gifts that give back" content. • Timing is crucial – editors are finalizing holiday gift guides between October and Dec...

4 weeks ago

10 minutes

Missions to Movements

Missions to Movements Podcast - Trailer

Ready to transform your mission into something monumental? Promise yourself the tools to shake up nonprofit marketing and fundraising as you join me, Dana Snyder, on a journey from the heart of the nonprofit sector to the dynamic world of corporate agencies. This episode of the Missions to Movements podcast isn’t just about playing it safe—it’s about pioneering new paths with audacious strategies. If you're eager to craft a standout monthly giving program or want to boost your personal brand ...

1 month ago

1 minute

Missions to Movements

Apply for the Values in Action Award - $100k in Marketing Services with Marivi Bryant

The Values in Action Award from Home Agency is opening the door for organizations to transform their storytelling and digital presence in a big way, and ONE lucky nonprofit will win $100,000 in marketing services! Marivi Bryant spent nearly 25 years of her life leading campaigns for major brands like JetBlue, New Balance, The NASCAR Foundation, and the Phoenix Suns. Today, as the founder of Home Agency, she brings a powerhouse perspective on marketing that blends sports, corporate, and nonpr...

1 month ago

24 minutes

Missions to Movements

How Your Year-End Gala or Event Can Generate Revenue All Year with Monthly Giving as the Centerpiece

Transform your fundraising events from one-time giving opportunities into sustainable revenue generators by making monthly giving a centerpiece rather than an afterthought. We share practical strategies to create signature moments that convert event attendees into loyal monthly supporters while maximizing the long-term impact of your gatherings. • Creating signature visual moments that attendees will remember long after the event ends • Elevating existing monthly donors through specia...

1 month ago

11 minutes

Missions to Movements

The Secret to 50% More Donations: A/B Testing & Mobile Giving Breakthroughs with Scott Cross

Did you know that only 11–12% of visitors who click “Donate” actually complete their gift? That conversion gap represents a massive missed opportunity for nonprofits, and Scott Cross, sales leader at iDonate, has the data and tools to help you capture more donor intent – especially on mobile. Scott breaks down how simple A/B tests, mobile-friendly donation forms, and new pop-up giving tools are helping organizations see up to a 50% lift in completed donations and a 23% boost in recurring gif...

1 month ago

32 minutes

Missions to Movements

LinkedIn Year-End Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders: Grow Your Thought Leadership and Mission

LinkedIn represents an untapped goldmine for nonprofit leaders seeking to grow recurring giving, with 80% of its billion-plus members wanting to give back. People are watching your content even when they don't engage, building relationships that can turn into donations, speaking opportunities, and partnerships when the time is right. • Block 2-3 hours weekly to write and schedule LinkedIn content for consistency • Think of posts as mini-newsletters that inspire conversation, considerat...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Missions to Movements

From 17 to 400: How CAT Scaled Monthly Giving with The Meow Team

From just 17 monthly donors in 2009 to nearly 400 today, the Cat Adoption Team (CAT) has built a creative and effective recurring giving program that has raised over $1 million dollars. In this episode, we’re chatting with Shanda Chroust-Masin, Development and Communications Director at CAT, to learn how their “Meow Team” has become an incredibly loyal base of brand ambassadors. The most pivotal needle-mover? Leaning into playful, on-brand messaging (think “State of the Meownion” updates and...

1 month ago

19 minutes

Missions to Movements

Inside The Hunger Project’s Monthly Giving Rebrand: 65% Growth + 20 Years of Investor Loyalty

Imagine your monthly giving program is so successful that it sparks 65% growth in new recurring gifts and sustains investor loyalty for over two decades. In this episode, Andrea Arkow and Ashley Schenk from The Hunger Project have cracked the code and are here to walk through their nine-month rebrand and the strategy behind their award-winning monthly giving community, The Core. Can you believe more than HALF of their 1,000+ members have been giving for over 20 years?! They discuss their ...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Missions to Movements

Scaling Monthly Giving to 34% of Donors and $134K in Recurring Revenue with Meghan Walsh

When Roots Ethiopia first attempted to build a monthly giving program, it was cumbersome and collapsing under its own weight. Fast forward to today? That SAME program has transformed into a fundraising powerhouse with 93% donor retention, 34% of all donors giving monthly, and over $134K in annual recurring revenue. Meghan Walsh, founder and board chair of Roots Ethiopia is back on the show to share it all: the handwritten cards, real-time donor reports, and a simple $20/month offer th...

2 months ago

44 minutes

Missions to Movements

How Simplified Tech & Messaging is Growing Monthly Donors with the Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood

It is Black Philanthropy Month, and I couldn't think of a better conversation to spotlight this than with two incredible women behind the Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood, Dr. Leslie Farrington and Khadejah Stegall. When it comes to giving birth while Black in America, having advocacy skills can literally save lives. BCFSM’s ACTT framework of “ask questions, claim your space, trust your body, tell your story”, equips birthing people and supporters to speak up in medical settings, reduce c...

2 months ago

24 minutes

Missions to Movements

The Power of Differentiation - How Can Your Nonprofit Stand Out?

Differentiation can transform both your brand AND your internal culture. For over 40 years, Barry LaBov has helped iconic companies like Harley-Davidson, Audi, and The Macallan uncover the magic that sets them apart - and now he’s bringing those lessons to the nonprofit sector. Barry walks us through his 5-step “brand re-engineering” process, which starts with a profound question: "What should we NOT change?" You’ll hear why naming your unique approach is critical, how to avoid the trap ...

2 months ago

37 minutes

Missions to Movements

Want to 5x Your Impact? This Executive Director Did - Here’s How

What if your nonprofit could grow its impact by 5x, WITHOUT increasing staff or burning out your team? That’s exactly what Greg Harrell-Edge did during his tenure as Executive Director of CoachArt. And you’d never believe that a mindset shift ultimately led to their 37% year-over-year increase in impact, sustained over five years. Greg shares how a single board retreat sparked a movement within the organization, and why traditional models of nonprofit growth no longer serve today’s landscape...

3 months ago

39 minutes

Missions to Movements

How Writing a Book Grew The Mission of Hope House Colorado with Executive Director Lisa Steven

Lisa Steven never imagined her journey as a teen mom would lead to founding an award-winning nonprofit that transforms the lives of thousands of young mothers. Yet that's exactly what happened. With over 28 years leading Hope House Colorado (which now operates with a $4.7M annual budget AND two debt-free buildings), Lisa reveals how saying “yes” to telling her story reshaped her organization’s future. You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes of the 6-year journey to publish her book, A Place to Be...

3 months ago

34 minutes

Missions to Movements

Is Your Donation Page Leaking Donors? Here’s How to Fix It

88% of potential donors ABANDON donation forms mid-click! If you are driving traffic to your donation page only to watch donors disappear, you may have a conversion problem. But don’t worry - I’ll help you close the “conversion gap” and reimagine the donor experience. In this episode, I’ll walk you through 4 strategic donation page formats, when to use each, and how to analyze your Google Analytics data to diagnose mobile drop-offs, funnel performance, and campaign effectiveness. Whethe...

3 months ago

15 minutes

Missions to Movements

NAACP’s Bold Shift Toward Sustained Impact with Trovon Williams

What happens when a 115-year-old organization decides to reimagine EVERYTHING, from brand to fundraising model – in the wake of a global pandemic? In this episode recorded live at SubSummit, I’m sitting down with keynote speaker Trovon Williams, SVP of Marketing & Comms at the NAACP, to unpack the organization's sweeping transformation. Trovon shares how the NAACP leaned into the urgency of the moment to pivot its approach to advocacy, storytelling, and monthly giving. You’ll hear why ...

3 months ago

37 minutes