We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
551 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -Nonprofit professionals are faced with more challenges to accomplish their missions and the growing pressure to do more, raise more, and be more for the causes we hold so dear. Join Jon McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they learn with you from some of the best in the industry; sharing the most innovative ideas, inspiration and stories of making a difference. You’re in good company and we welcome you to our community of nonprofit professionals, philanthropists, world changers, innovators, and others to bring a little more goodness into the world. Get cozy, grab a coffee, and get ready to be inspired. We Are For Good. You in?
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We Are For Good is an online media and education platform with an aim to revolutionize the nonprofit industry by equipping this generation of for-good leaders with the mindsets, tools and innovative ideas to make a bigger impact than any of us could ever dream to accomplish on our own. Our vision is to cultivate an Impact Uprising. Learn more at www.weareforgood.com
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525. Building Resilient Communities + CORE's Holistic Approach to Humanitarian Work - Ann Lee
April 08, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBMeet Ann. She’s a trailblazing leader who has activated vital emergency responses within the U.S. and internationally🌍 She co-founded CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) alongside Sean Penn, and as CEO has overseen CORE’s transition into an international response and resilience-building NGO, responding to global crises. Navigating the landscape of disaster relief and community empowerment takes more than good intentions; it demands innovation, trust, and a genuine commitment to systemic...
524. Innovating for Impact: Seth Godin's Revolutionary Strategies for Nonprofit Growth + Fundraising Success
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBMeet Seth. For more than thirty years, he has made it his mission to inspire, innovate, and challenge audiences to level up, and we’re so honored he is back in our house today to do just that. He’s a prolific author, an entrepreneur and perhaps most of all, a teacher. This conversation is full over surprises from canoeing🛶 to reimagining the charity auction👨⚖ to powerful moments of philanthropy he witnessed from his parents. He had us laughing, crying and dreaming of a better future💭 Join u...
523. How to Use Storytelling, Data, Partnerships, and Advocacy to Drive Systems Change - Sixto Cancel
April 01, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBMeet Sixto. He’s a nationally recognized leader in driving systems change in child welfare to improve outcomes for youth and families. As the founder and CEO of Think of Us, he spearheads fundamental change in child welfare systems nationwide. He’s sharing how Think of Us secured a groundbreaking $47.5 million investment from the Audacious Project, which convenes funders and social entrepreneurs to support bold solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges. This investment is set to trans...
Designing Tomorrow: The Modern Playbook for Social Impact Brands - Eric Ressler
March 29, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.27 MBWhy do some social impact brands thrive, while so many others fail to get traction, build support for their cause, and make meaningful progress towards their mission? Meet Designing Tomorrow, the show for modern social impact leaders and brands, hosted by Eric Ressler, Founder & Creative Director of Cosmic. Think of it as a modern playbook for navigating our rapidly-changing, digitally-driven world that you can use to reach your true impact potential. New episodes drop every Tuesday, and w...
522. Building Digital Communities: A Roadmap for Community-First Nonprofit Marketing - Cameron Ripley
March 27, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBMeet Cameron. He’s the CEO of Community Boost, serving over 1,000 nonprofit clients and has helped raise more than $100 million💸 The Community Boost team has also built the Nonprofit Marketing Summit, the world's largest nonprofit conference, driving more than 50,000 nonprofit professional registrations annually. Together, we’re peeling back the layers of digital marketing strategies that resonate with authenticity, creating communities that propel our missions forward. Tune in to chart your...
521. The Role of Metrics + Evaluation at the Intersection of Social Justice - Liza Mueller
March 25, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBMeet Liza. She believes that transformational social change can happen only when deep trust, respect and community voice are centered across the board. She’s the Vice President of Knowledge and Thought Leadership at Echoing Green, an org that discovers emerging social entrepreneurs and invests deeply in the growth of their ideas and leadership. She’s walking us through groundbreaking research on measuring success in the social sector, especially for organizations led by people of color, expl...
520. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024: Media scales impact. - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott, Carolina Garcia Jayaram and Eva Bloomfield
March 20, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBWelcome back to the final episode in our 9️⃣Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2024 Series. We’re exploring how the world of philanthropy can be revolutionized through the power of media, Discover the secrets to making your nonprofit stand out by thinking like a media company💡 This week, we're joined by Carolina Garcia Jayaram, CEO, and Eva Bloomfield, CMO, from The Elevate Prize Foundation, a global nonprofit amplifying social impact and empowering passionate problem solvers, leaders and innov...
519. Building Community Through Authentic Engagement: Lessons from the Michael J. Fox Foundation - Becca Lockhart and Tyler Hyacinth
March 18, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBMeet Becca and Ty. These annual giving pros have mastered the art of 'stoking' to spark movements and create campaigns that resonate deeply with their audience🔥 They're bringing the playbook directly from the Michel J. Fox Foundation that meets this moment for how to show up + raise money on social media💰 On the podcast, they’re sharing how their strategies of authentic engagement, personalization and community listening can lead to powerful, impactful action. This episode is a must-listen f...
518. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024: Make Generosity Frictionless. - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott, and Vance Roush
March 13, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWelcome back to our 9️⃣ Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2024 Series! As we near the end of our series, we're exploring how we can make generosity frictionless. We're used to frictionless payments in other aspects of our lives after all📱 With just a few taps on our phones, transactions are completed, and orders arrive at our doorsteps in a matter of hours. Joining us today is Vance Roush, the founder and CEO of Overflow, a platform allowing orgs to accept non-cash donations seamlessly. Toget...
517. How to Future-Proof Your Fundraising with Social Media + Make Giving Seamless - Nick Black
March 11, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBMeet Nick. He’s a combat veteran, an incredible innovator and founder of the nonprofit Stop Soldier Suicide and the company GoodUnited. GoodUnited’s innovative approach to philanthropy is a game-changing force in social media fundraising that's rallied over a billion dollars in donations💰 Nick is revealing the strategic use of social media to turn passive observers into active contributors, showcasing how tailored interactions can ignite online movements and scale personal connections. Stop ...
516. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024: Engage dimensionally. - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott, and Justin McCord
March 06, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBWelcome back to our 9️⃣ Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2024 Series! Ever wondered what it takes to really connect with your supporters on a level that goes beyond a single data point? Enter: the opportunity to engage dimensionally — it's about creating deep, meaningful connections with your supporters informed by data 📊 Justin McCord, SVP of Marketing and Communications at RKD Group, joins us to discuss how engaging dimensionally is about understanding donors through multiple data points an...
515. The Cost of Code-Switching for Fundraisers of Color + The Health Effects of Racism in the Sector - Jonah Nigh
March 04, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBMeet Jonah. This Renaissance man has a resume that is just as unique as it is impressive. He’s a classically trained singer🎶, a baker who was a semi-finalist on Season 1 of NBC’s Baking It 🍰 and an accomplished fundraising leader who is the senior vice president of Development and Alumni Engagement at The New School. On top of all that, he co-founded The Forum for BIPOC Fundraising Professionals. On today's podcast, Jonah shares insights on the toll of code-switching for fundraisers of color...
514. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024: Tap creators. Grow influence. - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott, and Nick Lynch
February 28, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBWe’re back with another trend during our 9️⃣ Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2024 Series: Tap creators. Grow influence. Discover how you can supercharge your nonprofit's impact with the power of the creator economy—this episode zeroes in on this transformative force! Our special guest today, Nick Lynch, Co-Founder and CEO of Collidescope.io, is an expert of influencers and he’s here to guide us through this pivotal moment. Get ready to explore the art of partnering with like-minded creator...
513. Cultivating Wellness in Leadership: How The Teaching Well's Approach Revolutionizes Nonprofit Work Environments - Lindsey Fuller
February 26, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBMeet Lindsey. She’s the Executive Director of The Teaching Well, a nonprofit wellness collective of educators, education leaders and healers. She’s unraveling the intricacies of creating a culture that priotizes wellness in the nonprofit sector. You won’t want to miss her perspective on whole leadership, which emphasizes the need for environments that employees don't have to recover from, and how individual health can initiate systemic healing. Tune in to get your game plan to foster a nurtu...
512. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024: Activate the One = Grow the movement. - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott, and Brady Josephson
February 21, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWelcome back to 9️⃣ Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2024 Series! How does a movement begin? Simple - with one person. Gone are the days of 'build it and they will come.' True community is about co-creation, about building alongside people. Finding solutions together not only propels your mission forward but also cultivates believers who won't let you fail. Today, we're thrilled to have Brady Josephson, VP of Marketing & Growth at charity: water, as our special guest. Brady leads a team of st...
511. Engaging with Creators + A Winning Formula for Developing Campaigns That Meet the Moment - Neda Azarfar
February 19, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBMeet 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 ...
510. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024: Our sector needs whole leaders. - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott, and Sonya Perez-Lauterbach
February 14, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWe’re at the halfway point of the 9️⃣ Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2024 Series - welcome back! This week, we’re talking all about how our sector needs whole leaders. It's all too common to sacrifice our well-being in the name of "the greater good," often without realizing the toll it takes on ourselves and our teams. Special guest, Sonya Perez-Lauterbach, founder of Atlas Leadership, is sharing how to create new ways of being and serving with resilience, clarity, and joy. This conversatio...
509. Reimagining Philanthropy: How American Cancer Society's BrightEdge is Pioneering a New Model of Philanthropy - Alice Lin Pomponio
February 12, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBMeet Alice. For her, finding life-saving cancer treatments is personal, not just professional. With a career in biotech that's witnessed industry milestones, she now leads BrightEdge at the American Cancer Society. BrightEdge is a venture capital fund directing philanthropic donations to startups pioneering cancer-fighting solutions. Established in 2019, it's already invested $28.9 million in 18 companies, with the potential to benefit 1.5 million patients and families. Don't miss this inspi...
508. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024: Upskill in the Age of AI + New Tech - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott, and Shereese Floyd
February 07, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWelcome back to another week of the 9️⃣ Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2024 Series! This week, we're delving into upskilling in the age of AI and new tech With technology advancing rapidly, it's essential to work smarter, not harder. Join us as we explore the power of AI, its ethical use, and how to balance it with your human empathy and lived experience. Special guest Shereese Floyd, Founder of AI Consultants for Nonprofits, is sharing her expertise on how we can upskill our teams in this ...
507. Leading With Light: Choosing Conscious Leadership When You're Ready For More - Jennifer Mulholland and Jeff Shuck
February 05, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBMeet Jeff and Jennifer. They’re the co-leaders of Plenty, where their vision is a world of plenty for everyone — plenty of health, hope, happiness and fulfillment. Their forthcoming book, “Leading with Light” offers a blueprint to help you become more aware of what works for you, more attuned to your soul’s deepest calling, and more confident in the choices you make📘 They're offering up their experiences and actionable advice, encouraging us to listen to our bodies, trust our instincts, and ...
506. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024: Retention is an inside job. - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott, Evan Wildstein, and Michelle Flores Vryn
January 31, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWelcome back to week three of our 9️⃣ Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2024 Series! It’s time to name the elephant in the room: Retention. But we aren’t just talking about retaining our donors - the greatest retention issue that isn’t talked about enough is the retention of our nonprofit staff. For a sector built on relationships, we have to build a culture that creates retention from the inside out. After all, if our staff isn’t compelled to stay, why should our donors? 🤔Joining us to delv...
505. How Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Launched + Scaled with a Startup Mentality - Channon Lucas
January 29, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBMeet Channon. Five years ago, she started as the second official employee of Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, New York’s largest grantmaking foundation. Since then, the Foundation has granted over $635 million to nonprofits improving the health and well-being of New Yorkers 🏥From the jump, Channon set out to disrupt traditional philanthropy practices and organizational structures. She’s pulling back the curtain on how she operationalized and designed the Foundation with a ‘startup mentali...
504. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024: It's No Longer Business As Usual. Period. - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott, and Brett Hagler
January 24, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBDiscover the secrets to not just surviving but thriving in the nonprofit sector. Our 9️⃣Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2024 Series continues🥳 This week, we’re diving into the 1st trend: It’s no longer business as usual. Period. Let’s face it things are never going back to “the way it’s always been.” We’re sharing who’s doing it well, our PRO tips and what we’re hearing in the community about this trend. Plus, we’re bringing on an expert guest to talk us through it. Brett Hagler, CEO and Fou...
503. Simplifying + Scaling Social Impact: Practical Tools for Maximizing Your Impact - Scott Curran
January 22, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBMeet Scott. He’s a visionary social impact and legal adviser to global brands and nonprofits🌍 He’s the CEO and Founder of Beyond Advisers, with current and former clients including the Clinton Foundation, UN Foundation’s Clean Cooking Alliance, The Starbucks Foundation, Sean Penn’s CORE and many more. Navigating uncertainty and fostering organizational growth is a challenge, but Scott's insights remind us to learn from other’s success remembering that all nonprofits have the same four core t...
502. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024 - Jon McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
January 17, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBJoin Jon and Becky as we kick off our 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024 Series! This is where we introduce the trends we believe nonprofits should get behind in the new year and beyond. Over the next several weeks, we’re rolling out each of these trends, curating resources for each one and bringing epic guests to share their insights all to help you elevate your mission in 2024. Join us to embrace this year with bravery and boldness! 🌟 💡Learn in this series Trends that’ll grow and ele...
501. Building Thriving Teams + Crafting Strategic Plans for Success and Retention - Kishshana Palmer
January 15, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBMeet Kishshana. She’s an evangelist in her belief that having amazing talent is the #1 competitive advantage in your business💪 Her perspective is a valuable lens to evaluate and elevate organizational cultures. She’s bringing her insights on building thriving teams, crafting strategic plans for success, and creating a retention culture. This is a must-listen for all leaders who want to level up their impact and keep their team engaged for the year ahead. Don’t miss it! 🎤 💡Learn Ways to foc...
500. The Power of Collective Generosity: A Conversation with Rick Shadyac of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
January 10, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBMeet Rick. He’s the President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The hospital's success is rooted in a journey marked by innovation and philanthropy. The fabric of humanity is woven with stories of resilience and one place that's abundantly clear within the walls of St. Jude. Rick guides us through the...
499. 6 Takeaways + One Good Thing from Season 8 - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Julie Confer
December 22, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBSeason 8 Finale 🎉 As another incredible chapter closes, join Jon, Becky, and Julie to take a look back at Season 8. We're reflecting on our favorite episodes, unforgettable mic drop moments and the key themes that shaped this season. From heartwarming highlights to action-packed insights, we've curated the best of the best for you. So, pull up a chair, plug in your headphones and let's get this conversation started! Episode Highlights Reflecting on guests Seth Godin and Dan Pallotta(1:30)...
498. Walking With, Not Walking By: Helping Unhoused Neighbors Rebuild Social Support Systems - Kevin F. Adler
December 20, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBMeet Kevin. He’s an award-winning social entrepreneur and the author of the new book, "When We Walk By", a must-read guide for ending homelessness in America. 1 in 3 people experiencing homelessness lose their social support systems, creating unimaginable levels of isolation. He’s also the Founder and CEO of Miracle Messages, a game-changing nonprofit tackling "relational poverty." Since 2014, Miracle Messages has been working to ensure that no one goes through homelessness alone by providin...
497. Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Deliver Results - Leah Kral
December 18, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBMeet Leah. She’s an expert in helping nonprofit teams break free from daily routines to foster creative thinking🎨 As senior director of strategy and innovation at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, she helps nonprofits approach their work in new ways to better achieve their missions and solve social problems. She urges nonprofits to embrace risks and adapt based on learning, sharing examples from innovative organizations like World Reader, and Alcoholics Anonymous. Drawing from ...
496. Thriving in Turbulent Times + Building a Future-Ready Organization - Erin Davison
December 13, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBMeet Erin. She’s the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana, the region’s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network. Despite facing four federally named natural disasters in less than a year, Erin and her team remained resilient and unwavering in their commitment to the community. In a surprising turn of events, a mysterious email led to a $1.1 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott🎁 Erin used this gift to launch the Big Defender Fund, securing the...
495. The 4 V’s to Create Meaningful Goals for 2024 - Jon McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
December 11, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBJon and Becky are here with an episode all about getting geared up for the year ahead. As we're on the brink of 2024, it's the perfect time to take a breather, reflect on where you're at and map out some meaningful goals. You've likely been knee-deep in year-end fundraising, plotting out your business goals, and scheming up your strategy for the new year. But, we hope you’ll take some time today to explore the 4 V’s of Meaningful Goals. We’re bringing you an actionable framework, crafted by ...
494. Marketing is Mission: How Greenpeace Creates Bold Campaigns to Fight Climate Change - Ebony Twilley Martin
December 06, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBMeet Ebony. After discovering her son’s asthma was caused by the environment, her fight for her son’s health turned into a fight for the planet. She’s now the Executive Director at the largest national legacy environmental organization, Greenpeace🌿 We’re taking a deep dive into the ways this iconic organization battles the climate crisis with bold, creative campaigns, like projecting powerful messages onto iconic landmarks, and how they encourage all of us to play our part. In a world facin...
493. Strategic Planning + Innovation in Uncertain Times - Joan Garry
December 04, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBMeet Joan. She’s a powerhouse in the nonprofit sector, Principal of Joan Garry Consulting and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab. With a blog reaching 150,000 leaders monthly and a podcast, Nonprofits Are Messy, with over 2 million listens from 207 countries 🌎, Joan is a sought-after executive coach and strategic advisor for major organizations. Her remarkable journey includes turning around GLAAD during a deep financial crisis (with just $360 in the bank 😬), leading it to prominence an...
492. Shortchanged: Why and How Those Driving Important Change are Coming Up Short - Monique Parker and Taylor Johnson
November 29, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBMeet Taylor and Monique. They are the dynamic duo behind the Shortchanged podcast, which is now part of the We Are For Good network🙌 Hearing their stories, from their unique personal journeys to their passion for community building, it’s clear why they found each other in the We Are For Good community. Their heart for the nonprofit sector is their reason for asking more of it. They’re sharing how they uncover and untangle the structures built to accelerate good, but too often slow it down. T...
491. Making Philanthropy Frictionless + Unlocking More Ways to Give - Vance Roush
November 27, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBMeet Vance. He’s bringing the heart❤️ of nonprofits and the innovation💡 of Silicon Valley together so we can all succeed. Did you know 90% of wealth is in non-cash assets and orgs are still not accepting them at scale? 🤯 Vance is on a mission to inspire the world to give and is the founder and CEO of Overflow, a tool that makes generosity frictionless by unlocking more ways to give, especially those non-cash assets. We’re diving into the importance of embracing risk, innovation and technolog...
490. Stop Soldier Suicide's Work to Support Veterans' Mental Health - Crystal Clark
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBTrigger Warning: This episode of the We Are For Good Podcast discusses suicide. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 across the United States. Call or text 988 for help. For information about helplines worldwide, please find resources here. If you're a veteran or service member in the United States in crisis, please call 844.235.2764 or visit Stop Soldier Suicide’s web...
489. Associate Boards + Engaging the Next Generation in Your Mission - Nelvin Johnson
November 20, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBMeet Nelvin. He’s a self-defined hopeless optimist with an unshakeable belief that things will get better💪 He’s part of the We Are For Good community and finds ways to be a trailblazer listening to the podcast. With over a decade of experience in financial services, he went all in and jumped to a career where he can build more compassionate communities of care, generosity, trust, and innovation. He fits right in as the Development Officer at The Bowery Mission, a New York organization that h...
488. Harnessing AI for Good: AI in the Nonprofit Sector - Justin Spelhaug and Erik Arnold
November 15, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBMeet Erik and Justin. These tech visionaries from Microsoft's Tech for Social Impact team are peeling back the layers of AI's transformative potential in the nonprofit sector. From its potential in donor engagement and fundraising to enhancing program effectiveness, AI can amplify the impact of nonprofit organizations. Erik and Justin are sharing their advice on getting started with AI tools and highlighting the importance of responsible and ethical adoption of these emerging technologies🤖Wh...
487. Breaking Unconscious Bias and Fostering Inclusion: A Conversation with Dena Williams
November 13, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBMeet Dena. She’s a staunch advocate for more diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our lives. Her advocacy work began at just 16 years old when she was a volunteer for a Black and Brown LGBTQ youth HIV outreach program in the inner cities of Connecticut. Her career has included leading employee resource groups for corporations and nonprofits, becoming the first Black CEO and board chair of the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles, and now, she continues to shape the DEI landscape through ...
486. Unlocking Your Working Genius for Innovation + Impact - Dave Raley
November 08, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBMeet Dave. He’s an expert in sustainable innovation🚀 helping nonprofits and businesses create profitable growth. He’s the founder of Imago Consulting, the author of a weekly trendspotting report called 🌊The Wave Report, and the co-founder of the Purpose & Profit Podcast with co-host Carly Berna. On the podcast today, he’s guiding us through the Working Genius framework sharing how it can enable effective collaboration and foster innovation. We’re also diving into how the subscription economy...
485. Saving Time + Engaging Your Rabid Fans: Automation Tips from SODA - Nicole Nidea
November 06, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBMeet Nicole. Her passion for educating others about organ donation started in 2015💚 That passion has continued to grow as she helped lead the original Student Organ Donation Advocates (SODA) chapter at Washington University in St. Louis 🎓 Nicole then joined the SODA National Team in 2020 as the volunteer Director of Development and the next year their first full-time employee. This small but mighty team leans into automation to support more than 50 chapters and 20 community partnerships acro...
484. Empowering Equity: Navigating Leadership, Justice, and Power in Nonprofits - Mia Henry
November 01, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBMeet Mia. She’s the Founder and CEO of Freedom Lifted, a company that supports justice-centered leadership development through online learning, training, and coaching. Mia has more than 20 years of experience in organizational leadership, group facilitation, intergenerational community organizing, and history education. Drawing from her personal experiences and deep-rooted family legacy in civil rights activism in the U.S. Deep South, Mia is sharing her wisdom on justice-centered leadership....
483. When One Nudge Changes Everything: Meet Pink Ribbon Good - Heather Salazar
October 30, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBMeet Heather. As a breast cancer survivor herself, she knows firsthand what many women (and men) really need during their cancer battle: help with the everyday tasks. That’s where Pink Ribbon Good comes in. Through doorstep delivery of healthy meals, peer support, rides to and from treatment and a community ready to care for clients every step of the way. Every 90 seconds someone is diagnosed with breast cancer🎗️💕Pink Ribbon Good makes sure that no one travels this road alone. Tune in to hea...
482. A Deep Dive into Nonprofit Mergers and Acquisitions - Danielle Steer
October 25, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBMeet Danielle. She has supported 77 Minnesota-based companies that have created 405 jobs and raised $20M+ in funding since 2018💰 She recently led Lunar Startups, Minneapolis-St. Paul’s first early-stage accelerator for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ, women and non-binary founders, to be successfully acquired by ConnectUP! Institute which was formerly a “competitor” of Lunar’s. She’s taking us on a deep dive into the world of nonprofit mergers and acquisitions🤝 This isn’t just a la...
481. Collective Giving: Harnessing the Power of Shared Resources - Emily Rasmussen
October 23, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBMeet Emily. From dancing on the stage as a ballerina🩰 to developing microfinance and fair trade programs in India, her story is winding and inspiring. Now, she’s the founder and CEO of Grapevine 🍇, which gathers like-minded people to donate to a common cause. She’s on a mission to democratize giving, championing collective philanthropy and harnessing the power of shared resources. In an era marked by the rise of crowdfunding campaigns, mutual aid societies, and changes in traditional nonpro...
480. How Smart Tech is Changing Fundraising + How to Harness Its Power for Your Mission (Replay) - Nejeed Kassam
October 20, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBMeet Nejeed. He empowers nonprofits with AI-powered technology while also highlighting the positive impact that adopting smart technology WILL have on the sector. Friends, technology can be simple AND revolutionary. Believe us, this is the convo you've been waiting for to get jazzed about your data! 🤩 💡Learn: How smart technology is transforming the fundraising landscape Making the business case for leveraging AI in nonprofit Storylines you can extract from data Outdated technology "bes...
479. Fundraising AI: The Opportunity, The Ethics + Why It Matters Right Now - Mallory Erickson, Meena Das, and Nathan Chappell
October 18, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBMeet Mallory, Nathan and Meena. They’re the guiding hands in the Fundraising.AI movement + upcoming summit. The Fundraising.AI Global Summit will be the largest gathering of nonprofit and for-profit professionals and organizations to explore the role of Responsible AI in fundraising. On the podcast, they’re unpacking the data and ethical considerations that come with AI, and discussing how inclusivity and transparency can help foster trust and drive innovation in the nonprofit sector. This e...
478. Exploring Data and Generosity: Enhancing Fundraising and Fostering a Generous World with Woodrow Rosenbaum
October 16, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBMeet Woodrow. He’s the Chief Data Officer at GivingTuesday, where he has been instrumental in shaping the global generosity movement and has led ground-breaking research and analysis of individual giving behaviors📊🔍 He spearheads the GivingTuesday Data Commons, an international collaboration involving over 100 partners in 50 countries🤝 On the podcast, he’s sharing his insights into the power of data-driven decision-making, dispelling myths about competition and highlighting the nuances of us...
477. A Mental Health Mission + Creating Systems Change - Haylin Dennison
October 13, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBMeet Haylin. She’s a licensed clinical social worker, mental health activist and systems expert with expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and inner self-work. After completing her graduate program in LA, Haylin moved back to Hawaii with a mission to improve mental health access and treatment in her hometown 🌺 There she founded Spill The Tea Cafe, an inclusive mental health clinic focused on adolescents that helps them build the skills and resilience they need to thrive and reach their f...