231. Defining Your Nonprofit's Brand Purpose + How to Bring It to Life - Rob Feakins

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
231. Defining Your Nonprofit's Brand Purpose + How to Bring It to Life - Rob Feakins
Feb 14, 2022 Season 5
We Are For Good

Meet Rob. After surviving cancer, this writer and former chief creative officer pivoted to something that felt more meaningful and purposeful. He's an award-winning filmmaker and storyteller skilled at creating viral films and mini-docs that drive engagement and emotionally connect followers to charities. Tune in as we chat about ethical storytelling and bringing your brand purpose to life through content. 


EPISODE OVERVIEW

  • Rob’s story and journey to where he is today (2:20)
  • Creating your brand purpose (8:00)
  • Where a nonprofit could start building and perpetuating this brand promise through all of their offerings (20:00)
  • Viral content + leveraging social media to expand your mission outside of your four walls (25:00)
  • The business and artistic reason to invest in film (28:00)
  • Ethical storytelling (33:00)
  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Rob’s life (41:00)
  • Rob’s One Good Thing: Be in service to someone so you can find perspective, gratitude and generosity. (46:00)


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