We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
568 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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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255. The No-Nonsense Marketing Plan That Builds Financial Stability - Lindsay LaShell
April 11, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBMeet Lindsay. She's on a mission to help mission-driven orgs achieve financial sustainability and growth through marketing AND she's teaching how to do it with empathy and efficiency. We're unpacking a mini masterclass walking through the essentials needed for your marketing plan, and where to start today. 💡Learn: Building a marketing plan that's smart, strategic & sustainable Breakdown of essential marketing assets all orgs need How to measure and evaluate your marketing Creating acti...
254. Podcasting for Good: How to Nail a Podcast (or Any!) Interview - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE, and Julie Confer
April 08, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIt's the final week of our Friday series Podcasting for Good, and we have loved every dorky second of teaching you what we've learned. This week we're talking about How You Can Nail a Podcast (or Any!) Interview. Your personal hype team is here to prep you for the interview and tips for showing up solidly. We’re sharing our playbook, frameworks, marketing plans and tools too. Join us! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Prepping for your interview (2:00) Getting the right mindset before an interview (6:50...
253. Direct Mail Isn't Dead Yet... Here's the New Playbook - Mike Duerksen
April 06, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBMeet Mike. He's brought the truth - direct mail is not dead! We're talking through some super progressive strategies to breathe new life into your direct mail campaigns, tie them to your digital engagement strategy and explore how all of it will tee up your monthly and legacy donors too. We're reimagining direct mail with innovation and equity - tune in🎧 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Mike’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30) The opportunity today with direct mail and direct marketing (6...
252. How Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation Is Fighting for Climate Justice + Resiliency - Justine Lucas and Fiona Korwin Pawlowski
April 04, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBMeet Justine & Fiona. They're leading the charge not only at Rihanna's Foundation, Clara Lionel Foundation (named after her grandparents😭💚), but also educating the world that climate disasters do not impact all communities equally. Tune in and hear how the foundation is using local people to solve problems in the Caribbean leading to climate resiliency - all supporting Rihanna's dream that her "philanthropy will be as big as my music and my fashion." EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Justine’s story an...
251. Podcasting for Good: How to Pitch Yourself to a Podcast - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE, and Julie Confer
April 01, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWe've broken down why we think you should take the plunge, how to build a show, how to launch a podcast, and this week we're talking about How to Pitch to a Podcast for yourself or your organization. We’re sharing our entire playbook, frameworks, marketing plans and tools too. Join us! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Growing your reach by being a guest on podcasts (3:00) How to pitch to a podcast: set your goal & do your homework (4:00) How to find podcasts to pitch to (7:00) The pitch (9:00) Examp...
250. Preventing a Lost Generation + Building a Small Business Incubator for Refugees: The Mission of Hello Future - Charlie Grosso
March 30, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBMeet Charlie. She's on a mission to prevent a lost generation. This founder, techie, photographer, and creative dreamer followed her heart and passion until it landed in Syria, and she's never looked back. Her organization, Hello Future, is transforming the refugee youth experience from alone, stuck and forgotten to connected and empowered💪 If you have a heart for refugees or innocence caught amidst war - then this conversation will touch your heart. 💡LEARN: Founding story of Hello Future ...
250. Preventing a Lost Generation + Building a Small Business Incubator for Refugees: The Mission of Hello Future - Charlie Grosso
March 30, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBMeet Charlie. She's on a mission to prevent a lost generation. This founder, techie, photographer, and creative dreamer followed her heart and passion until it landed in Syria, and she's never looked back. Her organization, Hello Future, is transforming the refugee youth experience from alone, stuck and forgotten to connected and empowered💪 If you have a heart for refugees or innocence caught amidst war - then this conversation will touch your heart. 💡LEARN: Founding story of Hello Future ...
249. How a Sister’s Enduring Promise Launched a Global Movement + The Next Promise Kept - Nancy Brinker
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBMeet Nancy💗⚔️. She made a promise to her sister, and that promise set off one of philanthropy's most powerful movements you know and love today. She's the founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and dedicated her life to ridding the world of breast cancer in honor of her sister Suzy. “I promised my sister I’d do everything I could to stop the heartless progression and social stigma of this disease, even if it took the rest of my life. And it has.” She's talking about the love of family, found...
248. Podcasting for Good: How to Launch a Podcast - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE, and Julie Confer
March 25, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBHope you're taking notes on this new Friday series Podcasting for Good. We've broken down why we think you should take the plunge, how to build a show, and this week we're diving into How To Launch a Podcast. We’re sharing our entire playbook, frameworks, marketing plans and tools too. Join us! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Have a question? Leave us a voicemail! Staging and syndication (1:30) 10 steps to launching a podcast (4:45) Maintaining momentum after your launch (21:00) One Good Thing: Fo...
247. The Inside Scoop on Grant Writing - DeaRonda Harrison
March 23, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBMeet DeaRonda. This grant writer has been in the biz a long time, and she's bringing the secret sauce and some of her best grant writing tips to this chat. We're talking through research, starting points, Grantwriting 101, and why grants should always be a team sport. 🚨And great news: If you're a minority-led organization, now is a great time to take advantage of existing grant funds!💰 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS DeaRonda’s story and journey to where she is today (2:00) The state of grant writing ...
246. The Kiva.org Story + Leveraging the Power of Crowdfunding - Chris Tsakalakis
March 21, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBMeet Chris. This CEO and son of a journeyman is taking what he learned in for-profit finance to nonprofit's most progressive microfinancing loan organization - Kiva - and the story is truly fascinating. Hear Kiva's mission story and understand this brilliant business model of this nonprofit that's powering its movement through crowdfunds loans benefitting underserved people in more than 70 countries. 💡Learn: 👆Going beyond charity to rethink giving through crowdfunded microloans 👆The future ...
245. Podcasting for Good: How to Build a Podcast - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE, and Julie Confer
March 18, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Have a question? Leave us a voicemail! What is the goal of your podcast? (2:45) Setting a budget: find what works for you (5:00) Our equipment recommendations! (5:00) What type of show do you want to have? (8:00) The power in an interview style show (11:00) Our hacks and pro tips to make podcasting easy (12:00) Take our FREE Syndication Workshop to learn how to better leverage and market your content (23:00) Questions from the We Are For Good Community about podc...
244. New Report on Donors: The Future of Individual Giving - Tim Sarrantonio
March 16, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBMeet Tim. How did donor giving change in the last two years? Tim and Neon One have the answers - in hard data form! We're chatting through the report - DONORS: Understanding the Future of Individual Giving - the industry’s most comprehensive report on donor behavior and an in-depth look at the future of individual giving in a post-pandemic world. We're diving into 6️⃣ questions: 1) Who are our donors? 2) What do our donors support? 3) When do our donors give? 4) Where are our donors? 5) Why ...
243. Telling Your Story More Authentically + Cultivating Rabid Fans - Jess Ekstrom
March 14, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBMeet Jess☀️ She's an entrepreneur, author, speaker and founder who's helping women tell, sell and uncover the value in their story so they can make a living and a difference at the same time. After starting Headbands of Hope in college (featured on GMA & Today show!), this female empowerer learned how to help women find their voices and tell their story authentically. Tune in, only if you want to be massively inspired. It's an UNGETTABLE GET interview day! 💃 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS The Ungetta...
242. Podcasting for Good: Why Your Org (or You!) Should be Podcasting - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE, and Julie Confer
March 11, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBJon + Becky are launching a new Friday series, and we don't think you'll be surprised about the topic. We're diving into a five-week series on Podcasting for Good: Why You Should Consider Starting A Podcast (or at least be on one!). We don’t want this to be the best-kept secret anymore. We want everyone to know the power that exists in podcasting! It’s the one medium you hadn’t considered to be your most important communication channel in the digital age. We’re sharing our entire playbook, f...
241. Meet the Mission: KidLinks - Noelle Tuominen
March 09, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBMeet Noelle. This passionate mom realized she needed to create a community of like-minded parents after her 1-year-old endured a long ICU visit followed by a Type 1 diagnosis. She created "Type 1 Kid, Type A Mom" with other high-risk families working to keep their kids safe during the pandemic. The experience led her to KidLinks, a nonprofit bringing healing music to children through an online platform and musical performances. Learn how she moved from passionate consumer to marketing direct...
240. 5 Steps to Build and Apply Empathy at Work - Rob Volpe
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Rob’s story and journey to where he is today (3:40) Tone setting and where to begin (13:00) The two types of empathy: cognitive and emotional (14:30) The two types of empathy and their role in the workplace (15:00) Rob’s new book: Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time (21:00) 5 Steps to build and apply empathy at work (24:00) A powerful moment of philanthropy in Rob’s life (29:00) Rob’s One Good Thing: Be courageous in what...
239. What Matters Right Now: Donor Behavior Matters More Than Giving Amount - Lynne Wester, Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
March 04, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIt's our final Friday discussion in our 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022 as we dive into Donor Behavior Matters More than Giving Amount with our donor relations muse, Lynne Wester. The way we think about donor recognition is dead wrong. Our current retention rates are 23% for first-time donors and around 50% overall. So what if we could change that by changing our behavior? We need to bless and release the way we value donors. The future of donor relations is based on behavior rather than givi...
238. Embracing Innovation + Becoming a Digital First Nonprofit: The Mission of Starlight Foundation - Adam Garone
March 02, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBMeet Adam. You already know his work. Because when you co-found the movement Movember and create the world's first digital organization, you know creativity and innovation are his jam. But today he's leading up the Starlight Foundation delivering happiness to seriously ill kids in the hospital. He's one of the most successful social entrepreneurs of our time who raised awareness about men's health and built a global community of fundraisers to support it in the most whimsical way👨🏻 Believe u...
237. You're a Manager... Now What? - Kristin Bloomquist
February 28, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBMeet Kristin. This certified coach left a 30+ career as an international advertising veteran when she jumped full tilt into creating a business empowering great leaders. These are people (like you!) who are looking to optimize leadership talents, improve communication habits and strengthen their empathy. Kristin's breaking down where to focus, what new leaders should know, and why soft skills might be the keys to success. EPISODE OVERVIEW Kristin’s story and journey to where she is today (...
236. What Matters Right Now: Ethical Storytelling - Vik Harrison, Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
February 25, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBHappy dance for the week so many have asked about💃 Join this week's 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022 as we dive into Ethical Storytellingwith Vik Harrison, writer, self-professed branding nerd and co-founder of charity: water. Many organizations use stories to further their mission, but ethical storytelling prioritizes the storyteller's need before their own. We're breaking down the how-to and chatting about who does it well. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Tone setting - ethical storytelling (1:00) Pas...
235. Storytelling Your Mission through the Power of Video - Derek Watson
February 23, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBMeet Derek. This filmmaker and storyteller has captured story in nearly 50 countries and believes everyone has a story - but the way it's told possesses the ability to connect hearts, community and passion like never before. We believe firmly that a compelling video can better launch your mission's story to a global community. Join us and this Emmy-winning filmmaker to talk through the storytelling arc and why you should be investing in video right now. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Derek’s story and...
235. How to Storytell Your Mission Through the Power of Video - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Derek Watson
February 23, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBMeet Derek. This filmmaker and storyteller has captured story in nearly 50 countries and believes everyone has a story - but the way it's told possesses the ability to connect hearts, community and passion like never before. We believe firmly that a compelling video can better launch your mission's story to a global community. Join us and this Emmy-winning filmmaker to talk through the storytelling arc and why you should be investing in video right now. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Derek’s story and...
234. Growing a Board that Cares About Inclusion - Christal Cherry, and Dr. Renee Rubin Ross
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBMeet Christal and Dr. Renee. These two equity teachers are bringing the race discussion to your board to grow one that cares about inclusion and values all people equally. We're talking about meaningful DEI training at the board level, and the feedback/results are truly encouraging🙌 Join us as we chat through the steps of building a journey toward a race-equity culture for our boards. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Christal’s story and journey to where she is today (2:50) Dr. Renee’s story and journ...
234. Growing a Board that Cares About Inclusion - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott CFRE, Christal Cherry, and Dr. Renee Rubin Ross
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBMeet Christal and Dr. Renee. These two equity teachers are bringing the race discussion to your board to grow one that cares about inclusion and values all people equally. We're talking about meaningful DEI training at the board level, and the feedback/results are truly encouraging🙌 Join us as we chat through the steps of building a journey toward a race-equity culture for our boards. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Christal’s story and journey to where she is today (2:50) Dr. Renee’s story and journ...
233. What Matters Right Now: Corporate Partnerships 2.0 - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Susan McPherson
February 18, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIs it our birthday or something?!🥳🤩 Join this week's 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022 as we dive into Corporate Partnerships 2.0 with Susan McPherson, our queen of connection, corporate social responsibility expert and our self-appointed godmother. Time to level-up and enrich our partnerships while sunsetting the one-dimensional sponsorship mentality. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Tone setting - Partnerships 2.0 (2:00) Reimagined partnerships are based on values and alignment (4:00) 176. The Trevor...
232. Revolutionizing Youth Empowerment: Equipping "Youth-in-Care" with Legal Advocacy Training - Michelle Bain
February 16, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBMeet Michelle. If you're looking for foster kids' superwoman, she's right here🦸🏾♀️ This badass attorney had a simple idea: teach youth from "care" the law ➡️ ensure they're equipped with the skills necessary for self-advocacy➡️ have them train their peers ➡️ watch justice unfold. Oh and pay the kids $20+/hr to learn! Michelle is taking Canada's child welfare system by storm, and our jaws are on the floor at the power in this mighty nonprofit. Tune in, bring Kleenex, wear waterproof mascara💪...
231. Defining Your Nonprofit's Brand Purpose + How to Bring It to Life - Rob Feakins
February 14, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBMeet Rob. After surviving cancer, this writer and former chief creative officer pivoted to something that felt more meaningful and purposeful. He's an award-winning filmmaker and storyteller skilled at creating viral films and mini-docs that drive engagement and emotionally connect followers to charities. Tune in as we chat about ethical storytelling and bringing your brand purpose to life through content. EPISODE OVERVIEW Rob’s story and journey to where he is today (2:20) Creating your...
230. What Matters Now: Leaders as Thought Leaders - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Tania Bhattacharyya
February 11, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBTune in to this week's 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022 as we dive intoThought Leadership is Now with Tania Bhattacharyya, our queen of thought leadership branding. She's talking about why you should be abundantly sharing your lived experience, passion, and expertise to build trust with the right audience on the right topic. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Tone setting - Leaders as Thought Leaders (1:25) Leaders are found at every level (3:00) Self awareness and thought leadership (7:00) The power of...
229. Finding Hope in the Midst of Pain: The Mission of Paul's Place - Amy Torrez
February 09, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBMeet Amy. She knows what it's like to be displaced during a loved one's medical emergency. And she's removing those barriers for future families. Amy founded Paul’s Place following her father's 6-month experience with temporary medical housing while fighting lymphoma. "My last months with my father may have been just days if it had not been for the generosity shown to us at that time." 🎧Tune in to hear a heart-warming story about a legacy that's paying generosity forward. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS...
228. The Superpower of Stickiness to Grow Believers for Your Organization - Dr. Pamela Divinsky
February 07, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBMeet Pam. This heart-wired Canadian paired her economics Ph.D. with the impact sector, and that research is powering "stickiness" attracting people and getting them to act. We're diving into narrative research (totally fascinating - promise✌️), co-building and the results of the two when paired. Tune in as we talk about moving away from power-control to power-sharing, and the end result is an audience that feels heard, seen, and respected - leading to more donations + increased engagement. ...
227. What Matters Right Now: Investing in Digital - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Dana Snyder
February 04, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWe're halfway through our Friday series on 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022! This week we're talking through our 4th trend: Investing in Digital with the person who knows more about nonprofit social engagement than anyone else - Dana Snyder with Positive Equation. We're chatting the mobile experience, where to start a donor journey & why you should be investing in digital quickly. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Tone setting (2:00) Case studies (5:50) The moment of time we are in and why nonprofits sho...
226. Embracing New, Creative + Better Ways of Thinking, Planning + Working - Veronica LaFemina
February 02, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBMeet Veronica. Welp, it's happened. We're flummoxed. Veronica has made us believers in the one-sheet strategic plan. Seriously! She's advising nonprofits to move from "we've always done it this way" and "this is best practices" to embrace new, creative and better ways of thinking, planning, and working through a strategic plan. We all need new strategic plans in light of the pandemic, and Veronica's bringing in an entirely new way to think, build, activate, and continually review those plans...
225. How to Navigate Imposter Syndrome + The Hallmarks of Great Leadership - Marc Pitman
January 31, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBMeet Marc. This sought-after leadership executive coach is passionate about teaching leaders how to conquer imposter syndrome to develop a rare level of leadership mastery. In fact, that inner doubt you’re wrestling with is a signal that you are on the verge of greatness. Join us as we talk about doubt, imposter syndrome, and the best parts about being a fundraiser in today's time. Episode Highlights Marc’s story and journey to where he is today (2:00) Hallmarks of a successful nonprofit ...
224. What Matters Right Now: Mindsets for Fundraising - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Mallory Erickson
January 28, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThis Friday series on 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022 is 🔥! This week we're talking through our 3rd trend: Mindsets for Fundraising. And there was truly no other expert guest option to bring into the convo other than the incomparable, Mallory Erickson, who is the queen of understanding where your head is at before you cultivate relationships. 💡LEARN (in this chat) Why exploring the limits of your mindsets is absolutely essential for every fundraiser in the business. (Emotional intelligence ...
223. The Importance of Data Security to Protect our Missions - Ari Schapiro and Peter Wheeler
January 26, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBMeet Ari + Peter. We work so hard to document our donor data - so why aren't we better securing this most precious resource?! Our friends over at Auth0 ⭐️ are joining us to chat about building safer social impact organizations, and why they chose to rise as a leader of corporate social impact (they're funding their philanthropy through a DAF too!🤩). 💡LEARN 👆Authentication & Authorization: why you need to be doing both 👆The future of corporate social impact organizations 👆Quick tips to keep ...
222. Level-Up Your Impact Through Purposeful Marketing + 2022 Nonprofit Marketing Trends You Can’t Ignore - Maria Bryan
January 24, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBMeet Maria. This nonprofit digital marketing whiz centers her work solely in driving "purposeful marketing." We're talking about how to level-Up your impact for purposeful marketing + 2022 nonprofit marketing trends you can’t ignore. She's a firm believer that storytellers make the world a healthier, safer, cleaner, and happier place - and you know we're chatting about that too 📖🌍❤️ 💡 Learn: -2022 major marketing trends for nonprofits -3 things to focus on and invest in this year -Why conte...
221. What Matters Right Now: Think Like a Business - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Evan Feinberg
January 21, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBThis Friday series on 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022 is 🔥! This week we're diving deep into our 2nd trend: Think Like a Business. And it feels like Christmas all over again, because we're bringing back nonprofit business genius and Stand Together Foundation Exec. Dir., Evan Feinberg, to talk about why we need to think of innovative ways to create long-term value for donors in order to thrive like a profitable business. 💡LEARN (in this chat) 👆Tactical steps, mindsets, and advice for nonprofi...
220. Ending Global Poverty with Dignity + Entrepreneurship: The Mission of The Adventure Project - Becky Straw
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBMeet Becky. This tenacious social entrepreneur is the Co-founder and Chief Enthusiast of The Adventure Project, a nonprofit movement “adding venture” capital to empower entrepreneurs in developing countries. The Diane von Furstenberg People’s Voice Award for female founders and recent recipient of a $1M bitcoin donation is chatting with us about creating movements that marry good intentions with measurable impact🌍❤️ 💡LEARN -Overview & impact of The Adventure Project -Why global funding of w...
219. Leveraging Business Principles for Deeper Impact: The Mission of Orangewood Foundation - Chris Simonsen
January 17, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBEpisode Highlights Chris’s story and journey to where he is today (2:45) Business principles from the for profit sector Chris is applying today as CEO (8:40) State of affairs right now for foster youth (13:00) Overview of Orangewood Foundation and the continuum of care they provide (20:00) A powerful moment of philanthropy in Chris’s life at the Orangewood Foundation (24:00) Chris’s One Good Thing: Look through a trauma informed lens. (27:00) For more information and episode details ...
218. Nonprofit Trends that Matter: #1 Culture Matters - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Aila Malik
January 14, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBOh mercy! Our data analytics are pinging on last week's 8️⃣ trends that matter in 2022, and this week we're going deep into our 1st trend: Culture Counts. And buckle up, because we are bringing back a leadership and culture powerhouse, Aila Malik, to talk about why vibrant cultures can power the moment. 💡LEARN (in this series) -How to build strategy and implementable ideas -How to shift our mindsets to meet the moment -Hacks for success -Examine who's already doing it well in the sector (...
217. Robots Make Bad Fundraisers: Maintaining the Heart in the Digital Age - Steven Shattuck
January 12, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBMeet Steven. He's one of our favorite content creators and nonprofit thought leaders, and we're chatting about how to make tech work for nonprofits - without being overwhelming. He's walking us through how to humanize through tech and why personal outreach will always win. Join us and Bloomerang's Chief Engagement Officer to chat Robots Make Bad Fundraisers: Maintaining the Heart in the Digital Age Robots🤖 💡Learn: -How to start humanizing our tech processes -Biggest strategies for retainin...
216. New Year. New Mindsets for Fundraising. - Rhea Wong
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBMEET RHEA. This Brooklyn thought leader, seasoned fundraiser, and amazing podcast host is sharing how to get in the right mindset as you move into this new year of fundraising. Join us to Get Your Mindset Right for a New Year of Fundraising✌️🎧 💡LEARN 👆Fostering the right mindsets headed into 2022 👆Tactics to combat a scarcity mindset 👆How to build a donor avatar 👆The story of how a child's Hurricane Katrina gift impacted Rhea's life❤️ Episode Highlights Rhea’s story and journey to where ...
215. 8 Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2022 - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
January 07, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBJoin Jon and Becky as we break down our 8 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2022 that we believe every nonprofit should prioritize moving into the new year. We'll dive deeply into each topic over the course of the coming weeks to ensure you're informed and activated. 💡Learn in this series: How to build strategy and implementable ideas How to shift our mindsets to meet the moment Hacks for success Examine who's already doing it well in the sector (because let's replicate what's working!💪) ...
214. Creating a Robust Network for Social Impact - Dr. Michelle Shumate
January 05, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBMeet Michelle. This Northwestern University professor is an expert on building networks for social impact. We highly recommend this episode to any person looking to boost its organization's social media engagement in 2022📱📈 💡Learn: How leaders can make social impact networks more effective Avoiding social impact dead ends Designing networks to address different types of social issues Episode Highlights Dr. Shumate’s story and journey to where she is today (2:30) An overview of Dr. Sh...
213. Making Tech + Crypto Accessible for Every Nonprofit: The Every.org Story - Tina Roh and Mark Ulrich
January 03, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBMeet Tina and Mark. These two Stanford classmates helped build Snap and Pinterest, then left the for-profit tech world behind to launch a groundbreaking social giving platform, Every.org - it's a nonprofit making giving accessible for all nonprofits 🎉 💡 Learn: How to create accessible giving infrastructures How you can easily start accepting crypto for your mission Hacks all nonprofits could leverage to capture deeper impact The story of Tina giving back to the nonprofit that supported ...
212. Six Takeaways + One Good Thing From Season 4 - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE, and Julie Confer
December 24, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBSeason 4 Finale 🎉 Tune in to hear the biggest takeaways we've gleaned from the 153 episodes recorded in 2021. Best of Season 4 + Year-in-Review joins Jon, Becky and Julie as they walk through 6 Takeaways + 1 Good Thing, and that one good thing is our final gift to you in 2021👐 EPISODE OVERVIEW Community is everything (2:30) Take care of yourself and your teams (4:50) Alignment (6:30) Your voice is your currency (10:00) Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and the future of philanthropy (15:00) Everyone ...
211. Good Humans of 2021 - Sue Ann Arnall
December 22, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBMeet Sue Ann. She's a mother, writer, philanthropist, humanitarian, justice warrior, and member of the Giving Pledge. Spending just a few minutes in Sue Ann's wake makes one acutely aware that she's always looking out for the little guy. The Arnall Family Foundation focuses on child welfare, animal welfare, and criminal justice reform, while Sue Ann focuses her personal passion on solutions that lower the incarceration rate and racial disparity among African American men in U.S. jails and pr...
210. Good Humans of 2021 - Trinity Heavenz
December 20, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBMeet Trinity. Friends, we are truly honored to share this story of an incredibly resilient, compassionate Ugandan entrepreneur who's upskilling the next generation of African businesses by empowering its rising digitally-savvy youth. This 29-year-old social entrepreneur is sharing his harrowing story from the Kampala slums to build era92, a youth creative social enterprise working to end youth unemployment through design, arts and technology. Please dignify the courage, optimism and hope fou...
209. Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership: Embracing Self Reflection - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Kishshana Palmer
December 17, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB📢SPECIAL GUEST on Friday Convo! (Who is not only the foremost global expert on progressive nonprofit leadership but she also happens to be one of our favorite people - ever. Kishshana Palmer!) We're concluding our Friday series discussing the next generation of nonprofit leaders, and what skills are needed to lead and thrive in this new pandemic world. This week we're talking about Embracing Self-Reflection. Self-reflection in leadership means carving out time to review yourself as a leader...