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Missions to Movements

Missions to Movements

By: 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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Episodes
  • I Didn’t Expect This Year to Go This Way: Reflections & Looking Ahead

    I Didn’t Expect This Year to Go This Way: Reflections & Looking Ahead
    Dec 24 2025

    This year held some of my highest highs and lowest lows, and much of it happened faster than I expected. In this solo episode, I’m reflecting honestly about what 2025 looked like for me, both personally and professionally.

    You’ll hear what surprised me most, the growth of the Monthly Giving Summit, what it was like working 1:1 with 14 organizations through VIP intensives, the unexpected speaking gigs (including international!), and the journaling questions I’m sitting with.

    Of course, I couldn’t leave out the data, and we also dig into insights from this year’s M+R Benchmarks Report, including the stat that monthly giving now accounts for 31% of all online revenue. If you’ve been waiting for permission to prioritize sustainable, recurring giving, this is your sign!

    My hope is that this episode helps you reflect on where you spent your energy this year as you build, prioritize, and prepare for the year ahead.

    Resources & Links

    Already have a monthly giving program? The Mini Monthly Giving Mastermind starts in January and is just for you.

    Register now for the FREE Monthly Giving Summit on February 25-26th, the only virtual event where nonprofits unite to master monthly giving, attract committed believers, and fund the future with confidence.

    Let's Connect!

    • Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!
    • My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.
    • Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
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    13 mins
  • From Practitioner to Funder: How to Build Collaborative Funding (Foundations & Grants) with Dr. Maggie Sullivan Marcus

    From Practitioner to Funder: How to Build Collaborative Funding (Foundations & Grants) with Dr. Maggie Sullivan Marcus
    Dec 17 2025

    When a former classroom educator becomes the one writing the checks, EVERYTHING about grantmaking shifts.

    Dr. Maggie Sullivan Marcus of the Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation brings a rare, dual perspective shaped by years in the classroom and years in philanthropy. Her on-the-ground experience supporting multilingual learner programs is rooted in empathy, deep respect for educators, and a commitment to equity.

    We get into how small but strategic investments can spark outsized impact, like, DC Public Schools’ $2,500 micro-grants. Maggie also shares what it takes to build a multilingual educator pipeline and why meaningful change can’t be squeezed into a 12-month grant cycle.

    Her candor around trust-based philanthropy, power dynamics, and multi-year funding models offers a blueprint for nonprofits eager to move the needle on bolder, more sustainable partnerships.

    Resources & Links

    Connect with Dr. Maggie Sullivan Marcus on LinkedIn and learn more about the Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation on their website.

    Already have a monthly giving program? The Mini Monthly Giving Mastermind starts in January and is just for you.

    Register now for the FREE Monthly Giving Summit on February 25-26th, the only virtual event where nonprofits unite to master monthly giving, attract committed believers, and fund the future with confidence.

    Let's Connect!

    • Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!
    • My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.
    • Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
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    26 mins
  • IMPOSSIBLE > Reasonable Goals: What IF Thinking 10x Can Clarify What Matters Most?

    IMPOSSIBLE > Reasonable Goals: What IF Thinking 10x Can Clarify What Matters Most?
    Dec 11 2025

    How can a 10X mindset replace incremental goals with focused, brave action that scales monthly giving and clarifies what to stop doing?

    • 10X mindset versus incremental growth
    • letting go of low-leverage work
    • applying bold goals to monthly giving growth
    • risk reframed as focus and resource questions

    Resources Mentioned:

    1. Join the Sustainer Slack Group — completely free.
    2. The Mini Monthly Giving Mastermind + Retreat
    3. "10x Is Easier Than 2X" - By Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

    Message me on LinkedIn (Dana Snyder) or Instagram (@positivequation) to learn more.

    Already have a monthly giving program? The Mini Monthly Giving Mastermind starts in January and is just for you.

    Register now for the FREE Monthly Giving Summit on February 25-26th, the only virtual event where nonprofits unite to master monthly giving, attract committed believers, and fund the future with confidence.

    Let's Connect!

    • Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!
    • My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.
    • Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
    Show More Show Less
    14 mins
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