511. Engaging with Creators + A Winning Formula for Developing Campaigns That Meet the Moment - Neda Azarfar

Meet Neda. From contributing to Myspace's relaunch as a music platform to leading marketing at the Recording Academy (the organization behind the GRAMMY Awards🎶) and its charities,  Neda's career bridges entertainment, marketing and philanthropy.  With a passion for mission-driven storytelling, she’s sharing her wisdom on how to unlock authentic connections in today's digital landscape, especially with the help of content creators and influencers📱The time is now for the social impact sector to embrace influencer marketing. This conversation is the perfect primer for anyone getting started.💡LearnLessons the social impact sector can learn from the entertainment industry Tips for developing a campaign that meets the moment How to begin partnering with creators + influencersToday’s GuestNeda Azarfar, Founder + Principal, Nazar WorksEpisode HighlightsNeda’s story and journey to where she is today (3:40)The current media landscape and the opportunity that exists for social impact organizations (6:10)Hallmarks of modern social impact campaigns that meet the moment (15:45)Developing campaigns That Meet the Moment (19:10)How to begin partnering with creators + influencers (22:20)Case study of someone who is doing this well: ALIMA + Breath for All Campaign (27:30)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Neda’s life (36:30)Neda’s One Good Thing: Try a SWOT Analysis.  (44:25)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/511.Join us at ImpactUp: Story! Join us online from 12-1:30 CST for a free virtual session including a keynote with storytelling phenom, Afdhel Aziz, and a roundtable convo with 4 amazing nonprofit leaders. Then that evening, in nearly 50 cities around the world are hosting local meetups to keep the conversation going in person.Find a meetup near you or join us virtually! Make the most of Monthly Giving Awareness Week 💛During Monthly Giving Awareness Week (May 11-16), Givebutter is giving back. For every new monthly donor who gives $5 or more, your nonprofit earns a $10 donation. $25,000 in matching funds are available to organizations just like yours! Get all the details and get started today here!  //Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.comSay hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter