E78: The Role of Social Media in Fundraising with Brandon Peacock

04/02/2025 50 min Episodio 78
E78: The Role of Social Media in Fundraising with Brandon Peacock

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On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m chatting to someone truly inspiring - Brandon Peacock.Brandon is the founder of Hit The Ground Running - a charity that provides invaluable support to trauma survivors. After surviving a life-altering drive-by shooting in 2020, Brandon embarked on an extraordinary journey of resilience and recovery. His experience has fueled his mission to help others rebuild their lives. He's here to share his insights on building resilience, the power of community support, and innovative approaches to philanthropy and fundraising through social channels.In this episode:[02:35] Turning a traumatic experience into a force for positive change[10:45] About Hit The Ground Running[13:08] Strategies for cultivating resilience[15:51] How to foster a sense of community[18:35] Utilizing social media to raise both awareness and funds[27:44] Creating brand consistency across all platforms[35:03] The role of social media influencers in nonprofit fundraising[40:41] Emerging social media trends for nonprofits to be aware ofNOTEWORTHY QUOTES“ If I don't make it through tonight, am I proud of the legacy that I've left behind?” - Brandon Peacock“ I was able to become so resilient and remain so resilient because I found a way to find purpose in my individual struggle. And I found a way to be accountable to myself and not be a victim of circumstance, but a champion of the circumstance.” - Brandon Peacock“  We have the greatest gift of all in the not-for-profit world and its stories.” - Brandon PeacockCONNECT WITH BRANDON LinkedIn: Brandon PeacockInstagram: @peacock_brandonSend Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off.CONNECT WITH HALEYHaley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations.Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFREWebsite: thesavvyfundraiser.comYouTube: thesavvyfundraiserProduced by Ideablossoms

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