333. You Are Not a Burden: The Story + Mission of TWLOHA - Lindsay Kolsch and Chad Moses

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Meet Lindsay and Chad. They want you to know that you are not a burden. These two heart-wired humans are leading conversation and community at To Write Love on Her Arms - a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. We’re talking self-love, self-care in community and the importance of being connected. TWLOHA is preaching that we’re “all part of this bigger story. And without that, we don't know where this story's going. So stay.”

💡Learn

  • Overview of TWLOHA’s mission
  • Building Digital Community + The Power of Storytelling
  • Architecting a digital “nonprofit movement” grounded in caring & listening
  • Counsel for nonprofit professionals who are feeling burnt out, anxious & struggling with compassion fatigue

Today’s Guests
Lindsay Kolsch, Co-Executive Director, To Write Love on Her Arms
Chad Moses, Director of Outreach and Experience, To Write Love on Her Arms

Episode Highlights

  • Lindsay’s story (4:30)
  • Chad’s Story (6:25)
  • Founding story of TWLOHA (10:00)
  • Nontraditional approach to measuring impact (17:05)
  • Grassroots movement built in authenticity (30:55)
  •  Mental health for nonprofit professionals today (38:35)
  • Chad’s One Good Thing: Lead with honesty. (46:20)
  • Lindsay’s One Good Thing: Be willing to listen and hear how hard things are right now (48:30)
  • How to connect with To Write Love on Her Arms (51:40)

For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/333

About our Sponsor Neon One
Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.

Join us at The Spread!

Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛

We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.

Learn more and save your free spot today.

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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.com

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Meet Lindsay and Chad. They want you to know that you are not a burden. These two heart-wired humans are leading conversation and community at To Write Love on Her Arms - a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. We’re talking self-love, self-care in community and the importance of being connected. TWLOHA is preaching that we’re “all part of this bigger story. And without that, we don't know where this story's going. So stay.”

💡Learn

  • Overview of TWLOHA’s mission
  • Building Digital Community + The Power of Storytelling
  • Architecting a digital “nonprofit movement” grounded in caring & listening
  • Counsel for nonprofit professionals who are feeling burnt out, anxious & struggling with compassion fatigue

Today’s Guests
Lindsay Kolsch, Co-Executive Director, To Write Love on Her Arms
Chad Moses, Director of Outreach and Experience, To Write Love on Her Arms

Episode Highlights

  • Lindsay’s story (4:30)
  • Chad’s Story (6:25)
  • Founding story of TWLOHA (10:00)
  • Nontraditional approach to measuring impact (17:05)
  • Grassroots movement built in authenticity (30:55)
  •  Mental health for nonprofit professionals today (38:35)
  • Chad’s One Good Thing: Lead with honesty. (46:20)
  • Lindsay’s One Good Thing: Be willing to listen and hear how hard things are right now (48:30)
  • How to connect with To Write Love on Her Arms (51:40)

For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/333

About our Sponsor Neon One
Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.

Join us at The Spread!

Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛

We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.

Learn more and save your free spot today.

//

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.com

Say hi 👋
LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

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