537. Catalyzing Change + Crafting Award-Winning Campaigns That Capture Hearts and Minds - Stacy Huston, SixDegrees.Org

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
537. Catalyzing Change + Crafting Award-Winning Campaigns That Capture Hearts and Minds - Stacy Huston, SixDegrees.Org
May 20, 2024 Season 9
We Are For Good

Meet Stacy. She’s the Executive Director of SixDegrees.Org, started by Kevin Bacon to connect people to resources, share stories, and amplify causes to make the greatest possible impact in communities😍 Stacy is sharing her award-winning strategies for crafting effective campaigns that leverage partnerships and media to drive social impact.  Tune in to learn tactics for creating memorable campaigns that capture hearts and minds ❤️🧠 Plus, after this episode, you’ll basically be one degree away from Kevin Bacon, right? 

💡 Learn

  • Critical elements to catalyze change 
  • Overview of SixDegrees.Org
  • Case Study: #BacontoPayson


Today’s Guest
Stacy Huston, Executive Director, SixDegrees.Org + CEO, Entertain Change

Episode Highlights

  • Stacy’s story and journey to where she is today (3:30)
  • Crucial elements for catalyzing change in our missions today (7:30)
  • Stacy’s mindset (9:55)
  • Core elements to crafting campaigns (13:25)
  • Overview of Six Degrees (18:50)
  • Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game and its origins (24:00)
  • Case study: #BacontoPayson Campaign (28:45)
  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Stacy’s life (38:35)
  • Stacy’s One Good Thing: Dignity is in the details. (42:25)
  • How to connect with Stacy and Six Degrees (44:35)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/537.

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