Missions to Movements How Subcultures Build Movements & Influence Through Storytelling
Three of the most famous movements in history were built on marketing, storytelling, subcultures, and creating influence. Today, we’re going to explore how leaning into subcultures (rather than mass marketing), can be REALLY powerful and create sustainable impact for your nonprofit.
We’ll start by unraveling lessons from the Civil Rights Movement and Women's Suffrage. These movements thrived by uniting deeply connected communities. Your nonprofit can adopt similar strategies, focusing on smaller groups that resonate with your cause to create a lasting impact.
Storytelling plays a pivotal role in any movement-building strategy, and we'll explore its profound impact by examining the #MeToo movement.
When you're building your monthly giving program, what stories can you share to really connect with your audience?
Connecting with a specific subculture of survivors, #MeToo grew exponentially by sharing personal narratives. Hear how your nonprofit can harness this powerful approach for monthly giving programs, especially when you target subcultures that align with your mission.
As we approach the giving season, there's no better time than now to nurture those relationships.
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Resources & Links
Missed the Monthly Giving Summit? Get access to all of the keynotes and breakout sessions here.
Check out Episode 68 of Missions to Movements with Marcus Collins: How Culture Influences Marketing.
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