DiscoverPurpose & Profit Club® – The Nonprofit Fundraising Podcast155: You Don’t Need a Celebrity: You Need a Social Street Team®
155: You Don’t Need a Celebrity: You Need a Social Street Team®

155: You Don’t Need a Celebrity: You Need a Social Street Team®

Update: 2025-07-22
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Everyone’s chasing the wrong spotlight—and in this episode, I explain why. You think you need a Grammy winner to post your fundraiser, but what you actually need is a solid campaign and a Social Street Team® to spread it. I share real stories of big-name flops, what gets campaigns to convert (hint: it’s not fame), and how to build a movement of aligned, trusted messengers who drive results. If you’re tired of waiting for someone famous to save your fundraiser, it’s time to flip the script and start thinking like a strategist. Let’s talk about how to ditch the vanity metrics and lead with clarity, trust, and a campaign that scales.

Topics:

  • Why celebrity endorsements rarely translate into real impact
  • The myth of visibility = value
  • What makes a campaign “irresistible” and share-worthy
  • How to build and activate a high-impact Social Street Team®
  • Real examples of both failed celebrity posts and micro-influencer wins
  • Shifting from vanity metrics to sustainable fundraising strategy
  • How to align your board and leadership with modern donor behavior


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155: You Don’t Need a Celebrity: You Need a Social Street Team®

155: You Don’t Need a Celebrity: You Need a Social Street Team®

Christina Tzavaras Edwards