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Missions to Movements

Dana Snyder
Monthly Giving
Nonprofit Marketing
Monthly Giving Summit
Fundraising
Fundraising Strategies
Donor Engagement
Nonprofit Sector
Nonprofit Fundraising
Email Marketing
Linkedin
Donor Retention
Monthly Giving Programs
Giving Tuesday
Leadership
Community Engagement
Recurring Giving
Artificial Intelligence
Givingtuesday
Nonprofits
Recurring Donations

Missions to Movements is the nonprofit marketing and fundraising podcast that helps you grow recurring donors, scale monthly giving programs, and build digital campaigns that convert.

Hosted by Dana Snyder—speaker, strategist, and founder of Positive Equation—this show is packed with actionable nonprofit growth strategies, social media tips, and fundraising best practices.

Each week, you’ll he... more

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When a high schooler at NewComm manages a $10,000 budget, the money is real. So is the authority, and so are the neighborhoods they're designing solutions for.

Chidi Asoluka spent 16 years as a classroom teacher before founding NewComm, a civic desi... more

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What if the boldest thing philanthropy could do is to hand an organization $250,000, and $50,000 directly to the individual to support the whole leader? My next guest runs a foundation around that exact idea. 

Carolina García Jayaram, founding CEO o... more

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When World Central Kitchen shows up within hours of a disaster, that response didn’t start that day. The relationships, infrastructure, and funding were already in place, and more than 80,000 Kitchen Corps members are a huge reason why.

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Is monthly giving on your year-end fundraising plan, or is it just one email? In this tough love episode, Dana Snyder shares two quotes from Emma Grede... more

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Lucy Madden
Mastermind behind the Stamp Squad, Letters to a Pre-Scientist
Letters to a Pre-Scientist / Stamp Squad
Episode: Meet Monthlies Most Creative Campaign Winner: Letters to a Pre-Scientist | The Volunteer Pipeline Behind a 500-Member Recurring Program
Markasa Tucker-Harris
Executive Director of the African American Roundtable (AART)
African American Roundtable (AART)
Episode: Meet Monthlies Winner: How AART Turned Monthly Donors Into Organizers (Not Just Givers)
Shilpa Alva
Founder of Surge for Water, humanitarian leader
Surge for Water
Episode: Your Visibility Is an Asset: Shilpa Alva on Leading Out Loud
Naria Santa Lucia
Emcee of the week at the Microsoft Elevate event focusing on AI skilling for nonprofits
Microsoft Elevate
Episode: From Certification to Skills: Preparing Nonprofits for the AI Economy with Naria Santa Lucia
Clare Durrett
Managing Director at ALS
ALS
Episode: How Shared Data and AI Are Transforming ALS Research with Clare Durrett and Terri Thompson
Terri Thompson
Program Director at OnPoint Scientific
Episode: How Shared Data and AI Are Transforming ALS Research with Clare Durrett and Terri Thompson
Christoph Hilligen
CEO of World Vision Germany
World Vision Germany
Episode: Leading AI Adoption From the Top with World Vision Germany's CEO Christoph Hilligen
Ann Fellman
Chief Marketing Officer at Bloomerang
Bloomerang
Episode: Predictive Fundraising, Donor Identity, and the Nonprofit of 2030: Inside GiveCon with Bloomerang CMO Ann Fellman
Justin Spelhaug
President of Microsoft Elevate
Microsoft Elevate
Episode: The Inclusive AI Economy: How Nonprofits Win with Microsoft Elevate's Justin Spelhaug

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Dana Snyder
Host of Missions to Movements; nonprofit marketing and fundraising strategist

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • Easy to implement

    Dana continues to provide new content that is engaging, relatable and easy to implement!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KaitV313
    United States10 months ago
  • Practical and motivational

    Dana really knows her stuff and is so passionate about nonprofit fundraising and communications. She has great guests and her podcast is a good blend of tactical tips and motivation/inspiration. Really approachable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nonprofit communicator
    United Statesa year ago
  • Helpful and so inspiring

    This podcast has been such a source of inspiration and practical insight for our nonprofit work. I always come away with fresh ideas and renewed motivation. Thank you Dana for the value you bring to the nonprofit community!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anayeli777
    Germanya year ago
  • Always learn something with Dana

    I really enjoy listening to Missions to Movements. Dana is thoughtful in choosing her guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeslee11
    United Statesa year ago
  • Approachable actionables

    I love listening to Dana’s podcast and she brings in such insightful guests. As a nonprofit fundraiser, it’s an excellent resource to implement positive change for my team and our mission.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KEH1107
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are consistently thoughtful and knowledgeable about nonprofit growth.
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Your Visibility Is an Asset: Shilpa Alva on Leading Out Loud
Q: What defining inflection points helped you scale Surge for Water?
The decisive move was leaving the corporate world to run Surge full-time, which triggered rapid growth. Early on I prioritized operations and field learning, then progressively invested in brand, fundraising, and public advocacy, culminating in stronger financial sustainability and strategic expansion after navigating the pandemic.
Meet Monthlies Winner: How AART Turned Monthly Donors Into Organizers (Not Just Givers)
Q: But for those that aren't familiar with your work, can you share a little bit about what African American Roundtable does?
The guest explains that AART's mission is to organize, nurture, and transform Black leaders to build power and service to Black liberation, with a focus on creating a political home in Milwaukee and moving from transactional donor work to building a membership-based movement.
From Certification to Skills: Preparing Nonprofits for the AI Economy with Naria Santa Lucia
Q: What should nonprofits consider to not pivot for funders but still embrace AI proactively?
The guest emphasizes staying true to mission, using AI to find the right partners, and leaning into courageous, strategic storytelling to attract support rather than chasing dollars at the expense of core goals.
From Certification to Skills: Preparing Nonprofits for the AI Economy with Naria Santa Lucia
Q: If you were back in your own shoes a decade ago, living with today's tech opportunities, how would you approach using AI in your work?
The guest reflects on using AI to open more time, improving efficiency, and accelerating program development, while acknowledging the importance of storytelling and measurable impact to attract donors.
From Certification to Skills: Preparing Nonprofits for the AI Economy with Naria Santa Lucia
Q: What would practical pathways look like for fundraisers or EDs listening right now?
She outlines constructing role-specific AI pathways, re-engineering workflows, and enabling staff to perform daily tasks more efficiently, using AI to support donors, volunteers, and fundraising campaigns.

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A practical, growth-focused show for nonprofit marketers and fundraisers, with a strong emphasis on recurring giving, donor engagement, and digital fundraising tactics. Episodes frequently dissect donor psychology, complex data and AI-driven approaches, and leadership/branding strategies to help nonprofits attract, convert, and retain monthly donors. Noteworthy angles include AI-enabled fundraising, data-sharing collaborations for research, and leadership visibility as a driver of philanthropy, all tied together with actionable steps, case studies, and plug-in resources for rapid testing and implementation.

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Recent guests on Missions to Movements include:

1. Lucy Madden
2. Markasa Tucker-Harris
3. Shilpa Alva
4. Naria Santa Lucia
5. Clare Durrett
6. Terri Thompson
7. Christoph Hilligen
8. Ann Fellman

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