Missions to Movements
Dana Snyder
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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 hear how organizations are increasing donor retention, building thought leadership, and using digital fundraising to drive real impact. If you want to learn how to attract monthly donors, master nonprofit marketing, and transform your mission into a movement, this podcast is for you.
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How Shared Data and AI Are Transforming ALS Research with Clare Durrett and Terri Thompson
Most AI conversations are loaded with productivity hacks, but it’s also accelerating scientific discovery in ways most people aren’t even thinking about.In this live conversation from the Microsoft…
Leading AI Adoption From the Top with World Vision Germany's CEO Christoph Hilligen
This is the first time in 18 years that Christoph Hilligen sees a possibility to radically change the way NGOs operate.As the CEO of World Vision Germany, he’s already using AI to launch emergency…
Predictive Fundraising, Donor Identity, and the Nonprofit of 2030: Inside GiveCon with Bloomerang CMO Ann Fellman
Right off the heels of GiveCon, the data is IN. Bloomerang just released their 2026 Giving Signals report, and there's one stat that stopped me in my tracks: donors prefer specific impact language…
The Inclusive AI Economy: How Nonprofits Win with Microsoft Elevate's Justin Spelhaug
What happens when 1.3 billion people adopt AI in just 39 months… and most nonprofits are still trying to figure out where to even start?While nearly 90% of nonprofits are already using AI, only 6-7%…
Belief Precedes Growth: Building a Recurring-First Culture with Dave Raley and Dana Snyder
Monthly Giving Awareness Week feels like the perfect time to bring back repeat guest Dave Raley, especially after he just launched The Center for Sustainable Giving, a new initiative helping…
From Voice to Velocity: Visibility Through Thought Leadership with Dion Dawson (MGS Main Stage Session)
Dion Dawson took the Monthly Giving Summit Main Stage in February and it was mic drop after mic drop. Over the last five years, his work at Dion’s Chicago Dream has generated more than $17.8 MILLION…
The $50 Million Vote of Confidence: How MacKenzie Scott's Gift Is Fueling Native Forward's Boldest Chapter Yet with Angelique Albert
Angelique Albert believes that scaling a mission takes bold investments in marketing, the courage to make unconventional leadership decisions, and the willingness to make a case loud enough for the…
Know Your Net Worth: Building Relational Equity with Allison Trowbridge
Relational equity is going to reframe the way you think about donors. Did you know loneliness is now considered a public health crisis, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day?!In this bonus…
Why is Your Monthly Giving Program Not Growing?
Did you know monthly donors often have 85%+ retention rates, while many nonprofits are lucky to retain just 40% of one-time donors?In this episode, I’m asking you to take a hard look at your…
How Vibe AI Is Changing What's Possible for Nonprofits - And How I Built the Monthly Giving Builder to Prove It
Can you believe the tools that once required a full development team and a 6-figure budget can now be built in a matter of MONTHS with “vibe AI” for a fraction of the cost?In this solo episode, I’m…
S1 What Season Is Your Monthly Giving Program In? (And Why the Retreat Meets You There)
Monthly Giving Retreat: Learn more + apply by 4/10 here! What season is your monthly giving program in right now — planting, growing, or stuck in a plateau? In this episode, Dana Snyder breaks down…
What a Fundraising Conference Should Deliver - And How to Plan for It with Andrew Edwards
If you've ever been the only fundraiser in the room running the gala and fielding board questions about why an auction underperformed, today's guest has been exactly where you are. Andrew Edwards…
The Visibility Strategy That Unlocked a $1M Gift: Personal Branding for Nonprofit Leaders with Bofta Yimam
What if the thing standing between your nonprofit and a million dollar gift wasn't your programming, your data or even your ask, but your story?Emmy Award-winning journalist and StoryLede founder…
The Accountability Gap: Why Knowing Isn't Enough (And What Actually Moves the Needle)
In this episode, Dana explores the gap between knowing about monthly giving and actually implementing it. She shares practical strategies from a recent mastermind call, emphasizing the importance of…
The Future of Direct Mail for Nonprofits: Bring Joy Back to the Mailbox
In a world where nonprofits are competing with overcrowded inboxes, direct mail is experiencing a comeback. And if your direct mail looks the same as everyone else’s, there’s a good chance it’s…
How to Launch a Monthly Giving Program That Attracts First-Time Donors (Case Study: $10 for 10 Campaign) with Raegan Mach, Urban Bridge
Imagine if you ask someone to become a monthly donor for just $10, and they give more than triple that?It's no secret that talking about monthly giving strategies and case studies is my jam, so I…
Inside the Monthly Giving Summit: Strategies, the Builder, and a Retreat for Recurring Revenue
It’s officially Monthly Giving Summit Day!!! This short episode is your invitation to join us and start building.In this episode, Dana shares what’s happening at the Monthly Giving Summit and why…
Clarity Is the Strategy: Turning Experience into Influence with Brandy Walker
If your board can’t clearly articulate what you do in one sentence, your donors won’t either.Brandy Walker is joining me to unpack why nonprofit leaders must get ruthlessly clear on the ONE thing…
Monthly Giving Prediction #6: Monthly Donor Communities Move IRL
We close our 2026 monthly giving predictions with a bold call: move donor communities into real life to deepen belonging, retention, and advocacy. Sincere gatherings beat big productions when donors…
How to Get Your Board "On Board" with Monthly Giving
If you’ve ever sat at a board meeting thinking “we can't keep doing fundraising like this!” then it might be time to start championing monthly giving – which is one of the most practical shifts a…
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Missions to Movements has published 253 episodes since March 2022, covering topics in Business, Education.
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