We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Meet Alicia. Since 2015 she’s been at the Innocence Project, now as the first Digital Engagement Director. The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Her team has won over 10 awards🏆 for the Innocence Project including Webbys, Tellys, Shortys, and Comnet’s Clarence B. Jones Impact Award.

She’s joining us to kick off the How It’s Built Series. We’re exploring the intricate and often overlooked elements that go into crafting impactful change. Alicia is walking us through how to build a winning digital strategy for exponential audience growth. Here’s your playbook for modernizing your nonprofit, step-by-step. Let’s go🏃‍♂️

💡Learn

• Innocence Project’s Digital Strategy
• How to Build a Winning Digital Strategy for Exponential Audience Growth
• Pro Tips + Lessons Learned

Today’s Guest
Alicia Maule, Digital Engagement Director, Innocence Project

Episode Highlights

• Alicia’s story and journey to where she is today (3:05)
• Overview of the Innocence Project (5:50)
• How It’s Built: Innocence Project’s Winning Digital Strategy (7:10)
• Lessons learned throughout building their digital strategy (20:20)
• How to bring people around a shared vision through strategy (23:15)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Alicia’s life (28:05)
• Alicia’s One Good Thing: Compassion for people over everything. (30:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/534.

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Meet Alison. She’s the CEO of Comic Relief US, which you might know from Red Nose Day (happening May 23!)🤡 Their work is serious - breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty, but they do it with so much joy and levity. Alison is back to share her insights into the power of transforming entertainment into a vehicle for social impact. Learn how Comic Relief US engages audiences across different media channels to maximize engagement and support for their mission - reaching people where they are📱 Don’t miss this heartening conversation that proves serious work can be seriously fun🎉

Learn

• Turning missions into movements 
• Investing in media to fuel conversations + action around causes
• How to get activated around Red Nose Day

Today’s Guest

Alison Moore, CEO, Comic Relief US

Episode Highlights

• Mission + history of Comic Relief US (3:45)
• Red Nose Day (11:25)
• Turning moments into movements (15:00)
• Media Scales Impact (21:10)
• How Comic Relief US reaches audiences where they are. (28:10)
• Red Nose Day This Year + How to Get Activated (36:30)
• A powerful story of philanthropy in Alison’s life (42:35)
• Alison’s One Good Thing: Centering family and elevating those voices of people with lived experience  (45:10)
• How to connect with Comic Relief US + participate in Red Nose Day (48:10)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/533.

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Meet Celeste, Amanda, and Megan. They shared their insights and strategies for GivingTuesday during the Nonprofit Marketing Summit, discussing how to create a movement from within, leverage marketing to support your mission's growth, and engage your community in this year's campaign🙌🏻 We believe that the most powerful movements start from within, and this holds true for GivingTuesday. Tune in to learn from their conversation and case studies on maximizing your impact during GivingTuesday🎁

💡Learn

• How to activate a Giving Tuesday campaign that’s fueled by believers
• Ways to cut through the noise on GivingTuesday or any giving day
• Tips for creating movement that resonates year-round, not just one day

Today’s Guests

• Celeste Flores, Director, US + Canada Hub, GivingTuesday
• Amanda Liaw, Communications & Marketing Manager, Spur Local
• Megan Huffman, Director of Community Outreach & SHARE Greater Lynchburg, Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation

Episode Highlights

• Origins of GivingTuesday and opportunities that exist today (2:15)
• How nonprofits can leverage GivingTuesday (5:40)
• Strategies to cut through the noise and increase engagement (11:10)
• GivingTuesday strategies (17:00)
• Capacity building, personalized messaging and leveraging relationships (26:50)
• Leveraging resources and storytelling (31:00) 
• Celeste’s One Good Thing: Take a breath, and just pick one or two things that you're going to do this year. (38:35)
• Megan’s One Good Thing: Lead with gratitude. (40:05)
• Amanda’s One Good Thing: Tend yourself like a garden. (40:25)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/532.

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Meet Ronen. He’s a deeply passionate marketer and fundraiser, focused on the donor experience. With over a decade under his belt in fundraising, working on the org and agency sides, he’s at Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) as Director, Integrated Marketing & Fundraising🌲 Ronen and his team are dedicated to enhancing the donor experience and optimizing the lifetime value of donors to NCC. They work collaboratively with channel experts and external partners to achieve these goals, navigating challenges such as rising acquisition costs and evolving privacy laws. He’s sharing his wisdom on acquiring quality donors and nurturing long-term relationships, regardless of the initial donation size. Join us as we uncover the art of turning supporters into true believers🌱

💡Learn 

• Challenges nonprofits face in donor acquisition and retention
• Turning One-Time Donors into Sustained Supporters 
• The ins and outs of Multi-Channel Marketing Campaigns

Today’s Guest
Ronen Tal, Director, Integrated Marketing and Fundraising, The Nature Conservancy of Canada

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/531.

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Meet Duyen, Kathryn and Alyssa. These three brilliant experts are flexing what Gen Z is bringing to their organizations in the best way. Gen Z is rising to become the most heartwired, active generation the world's ever seen. And they know how to get loud, mobilize, and get active in their communities around causes that align with their values. Nonprofits stand to gain immensely from the value Gen Z brings to the table: digital-first mindset, passion for social impact and purpose-driven initiatives, interactive engagement style, expertise in creating and consuming short-form content, and their unwavering commitment to authenticity 📱Tune in to this Nonprofit Marketing Summit replay about this rising group of do-gooders. They could be the key to unlocking the movement your mission is waiting to launch🚀

💡Learn

•  Gen Z's motivations + where they hang out
• How to build a Gen Z donor base
• How TWLOHA + The Trevor Project respectively use Gen Z influencers and unique offerings to expand their message + impact

Today’s Guests

• Duyen Spigelman, Senior Philanthropy Manager, Digital Giving & Campaigns, The Trevor Project
• Kathryn Baccash, Head of Communications + Digital Marketing, TWLOHA 
• Alyssa Boger, Executive Vice President, Client Experience, Allegiance Group and Pursuant 

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/530.

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Meet Dorri. When it comes to reimagining the nonprofit sector, she not only talks the talk but also walks the walk. She’s the President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, previously serving as CEO of the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. Under her leadership, the YWCA operating budget grew from $10.5 million to $38 million🤯👏She also led the effort in developing NYSE: WOMN, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that supports women's empowerment, teaming up with Impact Shares - the first nonprofit investment advisor to create an ETF product. You might also recognize her from the UnCharitable film 🤩 Don’t miss this conversation. We're sure you'll leave this episode as inspired and motivated as we did!

💡Learn

• Using business principles to drive social impact
• Case Study: Transforming a 140-year-old social service agency to a 21st-century social enterprise
• Activation around increasing impact and organizational sustainability

Today’s Guest
President and CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/529.

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Meet Shelley.  She’s a passionate builder of global brands and businesses, with expertise across communications disciplines. As the Chief Marketing Officer at UNICEF USA, she's all about building connections and trust at scale. During the Nonprofit Marketing Summit, Jon and Becky sat down with her to discuss UNICEF’s journey to redefine its brand identity by leaning into trust, authenticity, a deep understanding of its audience and a renewed commitment to the mission🌍 She also shared lessons learned along the journey, key steps her team took to elevate brand relevance and strategies to respond to evolving needs. While you’re here, watch the “I Am” video Shelley mentions to see these concepts in action 🎥 You don’t want to miss this convo. 

💡Learn 

• Overview of UNICEF USA
• How to Foster Trust and Connection with Your Brand
• Responding to Your Audience
  
  

Today’s Guest
Shelley Diamond, Chief Marketing Officer, UNICEF USA

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/528.

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Meet Paul 🎵He’s a GRAMMY-nominated music executive, social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Entertain Impact, an award-winning social impact agency. With 30+ years bridging pop culture and philanthropy, he's worked with organizations and celebrities from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Usher, crafting 100+ impactful campaigns. He’s sharing a peek into the lessons, case studies and practical tips he lays out in his book, Good Influence, which he wrote so orgs of all sizes can leverage working with influencers for social good.  He’s also walking us through the five-step D.R.E.A.M.  sequence for creating and executing influencer-led campaigns. Whether you're aiming to boost awareness, garner support, or secure funding, you'll gain invaluable tools to leverage influencer power 💪

💡Learn 

• A Look into The Influencer Effect 
• Paul’s five-step D.R.E.A.M. Framework 
• Insights into Building Local Networks of Impact
  
  

Today's Guest
Paul Katz, Founder + CEO, Entertain Impact

Episode Highlights

• Paul’s story and journey to where he is today (4:30)
• Utilizing Pop Culture for Social Change (9:00)
• The Influencer Effect (19:00)
• Paul’s D.R.E.A.M Framework to Executing Influencer-Led Campaigns (23:00)
• Building Local Networks of Impact (44:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Paul’s life (48:000
• Paul’s One Good Thing: Take the first step. Start the journey. (51:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/527.

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Meet Ben. As CEO, he’s led the transformation of The Farmlink Project from a college dorm initiative into a national hunger relief movement 🌱 Theirs is a nonprofit fairy tale story: three college students who saw a problem in the world and built a scrappy, grassroots solution that's changing the world 🌍 The Farmlink Project connects surplus food from farms to food banks all around the U.S. and has rescued more than 200 million pounds of produce since its inception 🚜 Tune in for this replay of the insightful conversation we had with Ben during the Nonprofit Market Summit

💡Learn

• Overview + History of The Farmlink Project
• Insights into Building a Modern Movement 
• Activating the Next Generation of Changemakers

Today’s Guest
Ben Collier, CEO, The Farmlink Project

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/526.

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Meet 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 change.  Join us as Ann shares the heartbeat of CORE's mission and how they’re paving the path toward a future where communities are well-prepared to respond and recover swiftly and effectively during times of crisis.

💡Learn

• History + Overview of CORE
• The Intersection of disaster and social justice
• How to get activated today

Today’s Guest

Ann Lee,  Co-Founder + CEO, CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/525.

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Meet 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 us for a conversation that left us with one of our favorite invitations, an opportunity to “upgrade our guts”! 

💡Learn

• How innovation is the key to solving critical fundraising problems
• Why we need to rethink the  nonprofit auction
• What GOODBIDS is + Why we think it’ll be a gamechanger for nonprofits

Today’s Guest

Seth Godin, Bestselling Author + Speaker

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/524.

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Meet 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 transform support for families and children in need🫶 Everything about Think of Us is innovative and Sixto shares the ins and outs so we can all grow with these same mindsets🌱

💡Learn

• How to lean into new mindsets + innovation
• The impact of research, tech, storytelling, and advocacy on child welfare
• Strategies for creating impact at a systemic level

Sixto joined us on the podcast 2 years ago and if you haven’t heard his first episode with his background and founding of Think of Us - queue up episode 262!

Today’s Guest
Sixto Cancel, Founder + CEO, Think of Us

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/523.

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Why 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 we hope you enjoy this preview of episode 1.

Follow + subscribe to Designing Tomorrow on your favorite podcast platform or catch the Video Versions on Youtube. We've included the links below! We’ll be listening right along with you. 

Designing Tomorrow Website
Watch on YouTube
Listen + Subscribe on Apple
Listen + Subscribe on Spotify
Follow Designing Tomorrow on LinkedIn

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Meet 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 path toward mission-driven communities​​🗺️

💡Learn

• About Community-First Marketing
• How to Leverage Marketing to Scale Impact
• Nonprofit Marketing Summit: The Unthinkable Takeaways

Today’s Guest
Cameron Ripley, CEO, Community Boost

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/522.

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Meet 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, exploring power dynamics in philanthropy for greater equity and progress. Tune in to rethink the role of data in driving social change 📊

Episode Highlights

• Liza’s story and journey to where she is today (4:30)
• Data's transformative power for organizations (8:00)
•  Echoing Green and MPHI’s Center for Culturally Responsive Engagement’s Report: The Weight of Power: The Role of Metrics & Evaluation at the Intersection of Social Justice (13:00)
•  Create greater equity and progress in social impact (21:00)
• Response from the funding community (25:00)
• The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project (30:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Liza’s life (30:30)
• Liza’s One Good Thing: “Data is protest, data is accountability, data is action.” -Yeshi Milner (33:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/521.

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Welcome 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 innovators. They’re on a mission to “Make Good Famous” and they are leveraging the power of media to do just that📢  Join us for a masterclass on maximizing your nonprofit's reach and sparking grassroots movements through storytelling and innovative strategies. Tune in for pro tips and disruptive ideas for organizations of all sizes!

Episode Highlights

• Media scale impact (1:00)
• Media Scales Impact Playlist (5:15)
• Pro tips for scaling impact with media (6:15)
• Opportunities for nonprofits to seize this moment (9:15)
• Importance of authentic storytelling, human-centered leadership + leveraging media (13:00)
• How investing in media has transformed Elevate Prize Network winner’s impact and reach (21:50)
• How nonprofits can invest in content + storytelling (28:40)
• Strategies to engage audiences across various media channels (35:15)
• Key elements for a successful media campaign (41:00)
• Connect with The Elevate Prize Network (52:30)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/516.

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Meet 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 for nonprofits looking to amplify their message and build lasting donor relationships in new ways📣

💡Learn

• Overview of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
• Engaging + Activating Community on Social Media
• Practical strategies for integrating social media fundraising

Today’s Guests

Becca Lockhart, Annual Giving Director + Ty Hyacinth, Annual Giving Officer, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/519.

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Welcome 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. Together, we'll explore the digital evolution of donor behavior, the upcoming wealth transfer, and how these factors intersect with the shift toward identity-driven philanthropy. This episode is packed with tips, real-world case studies, and actionable insights to streamline your nonprofit's giving journey in today's digital landscape. Tune in now to embrace frictionless philanthropy💸

Episode Highlights

• Tonesetting (1:50)
• The why behind making giving frictionless (3:15)
• We Are For Good Community’s take on this (5:15)
• Playlist to dive deeper into making giving frictionless (7:10)
• PRO tips to put this in action (8:25)
• How the wealth transfer to millennials  and Gen Z will alter generosity (11:00)
• Common obstacles donors face when trying to be generous + ways to overcome them (18:50)
• How organizations can streamline their donation process (12:35)
• Case studies of organization making generation frictionless (26:10)
• Vance’s One Good Thing: Make it so your organization can accept Apple Play. (32:25)
• How to connect with Vance and Overflow (33:45)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/518.

Make the most of Monthly Giving Awareness Week 💛

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Meet 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 Soldier Suicide is a shining example of how this approach can raise significant funds. Tune in to discover how social media can serve as a powerful addition to your fundraising toolkit🛠️, rather than just another to-do list item📋

💡Learn

• How to establish connections starting with one person to scale movements
• Tips for future-proofing fundraising with social media
• Examples of organizations doing this well 

Today’s Guest
Nick Black, Founder + CEO, GoodUnited and Founder + Vice Chairman, Stop Soldier Suicide

Episode Highlights

• Nick’s story and journey to where he is today (7:00)
• Paying attention to where people are already engaging with you nonprofit (9:30)
• Establishing connections with each supporter at scale to grow  movements (12:40)
• How nonprofits can leverage social media to future-proof fundraising (15:40)
• Examples of orgs doing this well (23:20)
• An impactful moment of philanthropy in Nick’s life (26:10)
• Nick’s One Good Thing: Embracing failure is one of the keys to success. (30:40)
• How to connect with Nick (32:10)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/517.

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Welcome 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 and dimensions beyond just transactions. If you're ready to take your supporter experience to the next level, this is the episode you won't want to miss!

💡Learn in this series

• Trends that’ll grow and elevate your mission
• Pro tips for success 
• Case studies of who's already doing it well in the sector (because let's replicate what's working!💪)
• Ways to infuse joy into your work 😊

Episode Highlights

• Tonesetting (1:40)
• Who’s Doing it Well? + Engage Dimensionaly Playlist (6:00)
• Justin’s story + journey to where he is today (12:35)
• A high-level look at engaging dimensionally (20:20)
• Moving from 1:0 engagement to 2:0 engagement (25:00)
• How nonprofits can start engaging dimensionally (29:35)
• Case study of an org rocking this trend (34:30)
• Justin’s One Good Thing: Be intentional about those around you. (38:35)
• How to connect with Justin and RKD Group (40:25)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/516.

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Meet 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 and the health impacts of racism in our sector, emphasizing how equity is a choice, inclusion is an action, and belonging is the result. This episode is essential listening for leaders at any career stage.

💡Learn

• Health effects of racism in the sector
• The cost of code-switching for fundraisers of color
• How to create cultures of whole leaders 

Today’s Guest
Jonah Nigh, Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, The New School

Episode Highlights

• Jonah’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30)
• Overview of The New School (9:30)
• What code-switching means in the context of the nonprofit sector, particularly for fundraisers of color (15:30)
• How this affects the mental health and wellbeing of fundraisers in the sector (20:00)
• Mentorship vs. sponsorship (24:00)
• How to build cultures within our organizations that allow  leaders to show up as their whole selves (29:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Jonah’s life (33:00)
• Jonah’s One Five Good Things (36:00)
• How to connect with Jonah and The New School (40:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/515.

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We’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 creators to grow your influence and why saying 'yes' to asking for help can unlock doors you didn't even know existed🔑

Episode Highlights

• Tonesetting (0:35)
• Voices from the We Are For Good Community (10:35)
• Who’s Doing it Well? (12:05)
• Current landscape of the creator economy (15:05)
• Tap Creators. Grow Influence. (17:50)
• Why influencer marketing for nonprofits matters this year (19:35)
• Case study of seeing this in practice (21:50)
• How can missions get activated around this trend today (24:35)
• Nick’s One Good Thing: 2024 should be the season of ask. (28:30)
• How to connect with Nick (29:50)
• Nick’s book (30:20)
• Nick’s podcast (32:45)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/514.

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Meet 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 nurturing workplace🌱


Today’s Guest
Lindsey Fuller, Executive Director, The Teaching Well

Episode Highlights

• Nonprofit stabilization program (6:30)
• Human-centered approach to leadership (13:00)
• Human-centered policies to put in practice today (18:00)
• The differences between supervising and coaching (26:00)
• Retention is an inside job (30:00)
• Hiring profiles (32:00)
• Professional authenticity (36:00)
• Pre-HR interventions (38:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Lindsey’s life (42:00)
• Lindsey’s One Good Thing: The organization that you want, you have to be a part of building it. (48:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/513.

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Welcome 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 storytellers, creatives, and marketers responsible for growing, supporting and celebrating the charity: water community and their impact. Join us as we dive into why we need a new approach to generosity 💡

Episode Highlights

• Tonesetting (1:10)
• Who’s doing community building well? (1:45)
• PRO tips for growing movements (6:50)
• Reflections from the We Are For Good Community ()
• Brady’s story and journey to where he is today (11:45)
• Why we need a new approach to generosity (15:50)
• What Brady has learned about growing a movement. (18:40)
• Hallmarks of a modern movement (19:35)
• Creating an engaged community at charity: water (26:50)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Brady’s life (30:20)
• Brady’s One Good Thing: (36:05)
  • Think about creating a personal board of advisors.
  • play to win and not to lose
  • “It's only rock and roll”

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/512.

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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.

💡Learn

• Lessons 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 + influencers

Today’s Guest
Neda Azarfar, Founder + Principal, Nazar Works

Episode Highlights

• Neda’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.

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We’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 conversation is for everyone because everyone can be a leader. Let's arm ourselves with strategies to sidestep unproductive behaviors that fuel stress and fear💪

Episode Highlights

• Tonesetting (1:00)
• Who’s Doing it Well? (7:05)
• Reflections from the We Are For Good Community (8:55)
• What being a whole leader looks like to Sonya (16:15)
• Core strategies to build sustainability in our work and lives (5:50)
• Questions to ask yourself to move toward being a whole leader (23:05)
• How to navigate change with more resilience, clarity and joy (25:15)
• How to support team members (30:40)
• Hallmarks of a workplace where employees can embody whole leadership (34:05)
• Sonya’s One Good Thing:  Change is possible. (39:10)
• How to connect with Sonya (40:05)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/510.

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Meet 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 inspiring discussion on driving impact and innovation in the fight against cancer. 🎗️

💡Learn

• Overview of BrightEdge
• The innovation behind venture capital models
• Importance of inclusive and sustainable philanthropy

Today’s Guest
Alice Lin Pomponio, Managing Director, BrightEdge

Episode Highlights

• Alice’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)
• BrightEdge's origins and its impact on the American Cancer Societ (6:50)
• BrightEdge's impact since inception (12:00)
• Venture capital model as a new era in philanthropy (15:00)
• Blended Giving - granting and impact investing (17:35)
• Approaching these conversations with donors (20:00)
• Opportunities for organizations with this model (23:00)
• A powerful story of philanthropy in Alice’s life (30:00)
• Alice’s One Good Thing: How can we keep the patient in the room? (34:00)
• How to connect with BrightEdge (35:25)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/509.

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Welcome 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 modern era. We’re talking about doubling fundraising with laser-targeted campaigns, streamlining operations with automated tasks and unlocking deeper donor connections. No matter where you are in the AI adoption curve, there's a path forward tailored to your organization's unique needs - you’ve got this📣

Episode Highlights

• Tone setting (1:10)
• Approaching AI with ethical frameworks (3:45)
• Reflections from the We Are For Good Community (4:35 )
• Who’s Doing it Well? (6:10)
• How Shereese got involved in this work (10:40)
  How to work smarter, not harder with AI (12:30)
• AI tools to try (17:45)
• Advances nonprofits have seen using tech (22:30)
• Shereese’s One Good Thing:  Take a breath and take the tools off the pedestal. (28:35)
• How to connect with Shereese (30:55)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/508.

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Meet 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 discern environmental cues—all in the service of crafting lives that flow with intention and purpose. Join us as we uncover a path forward that promises to reshape not just how we lead, but how we live✨

💡Learn

• What conscious leadership is all about
• How to determine what fills and what drains us
• The importance of embodiment 

Today’s Guests
Jeff Shuck and Jennifer Mulholland, Principals, Plenty

Episode Highlights:

• What leaders need now more than ever (3:35)
• What it means to be a whole leader (7:45)
• Being more, not doing more (11:20)
• How to determine what fills and what drains us (22:15)
• Connecting the body and the mind with embodiment (32:00)
• How Jeff gave us worrying (36:15)
• Whatever you are focusing on form (39:10)
• Jen’s One Good Thing: Your presence is your gift. (41:50)
• Jeff’s One Good Thing: The power of journaling. (43:15)
• How to connect with Jen + Jeff and get the book (47:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/507.

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Welcome 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 delve into this critical trend are two seasoned in-house nonprofit leaders, Evan Wilstein and Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE. Together they conducted a comprehensive survey on staff retention—exploring the reasons people leave and, conversely, what motivates them to stay. The survey results, though disheartening, shed light on the reality we face.  Join us to find out more about the reality of retention and where we go from here🧭

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/506.

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Meet 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 mentality’, building an internal system that allows the organization to flourish but remain flexible🔄 If you’re wondering if you can truly foster a workplace culture that balances continuous learning with the courage to embrace change, this episode is for you💪

💡Learn

• Overview of Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
• Case Study: Scaling with a “Startup Mentality”
• How to build a team that flourishes, yet remains flexible
  
  

Today’s Guest
Channon Lucas, Chief Administrative Officer, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

Episode Highlights

• Channon’s story and journey to where she is today (3:55) 
• History and mission of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation (8:50)
• Scaling the Foundation with a “Startup Mentality” (13:05)
• How they’ve built a team that flourishes, yet remains flexible (16:00)
• How they take care of + focus on their team (22:05)
• Employee retention and compensation in the nonprofit sector (27:10)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Channon’s life (32:30)
• Channon’s One Good Thing: Invest in relationships. (36:05)
• How to connect with Channon + Mother Cabrini Health Foundation (37:36)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/505.

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Discover 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 Founder of New Story, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company in the World, is joining us to share how New Story lives out this trend. It’s time to embrace creative solutions, new business models, collaborative partnerships, and technology-driven strategies to enhance our impact. Don’t miss this episode that’ll help adapt to the evolving landscape of social change💪

Episode Highlights

• Show up with a growth mindset (2:00)
• It's No Longer Business As Usual. Period. Playlist + Who’s doing it well? (4:05)
• Reflections from the We Are For Good Community (5:45)
• PRO tips (8:20)
• The latest chapter of New Story (11:45)
• Re-risking what has been working for a bigger opportunity (19:30)
• Opportunities to lean into innovation (22:55)
• Playing the long game (26:35)
• Powerful moments of philanthropy in Brett’s life (35:00)
• Brett’s One Good Thing:  Put a full day on your calendar to zoom out and ask yourself some of these questions. (37:30)
• How to connect with New Story and Brett (39:20)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/504.

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Meet 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 tenants. Tune in to get excited about maximizing your organization’s impact in 2024🌟

💡Learn

• How nonprofits are simple and all have the same core 
• Ways to simplify and scale for nonprofits of all sizes and profiles
• The importance of doubling down on core functions

Today’s Guest
Scott Curran, CEO + Founder,  Beyond Advisers

Episode Highlights

• Scott’s story and journey to where he is today (2:45)
• What makes a team and organization truly dynamic (7:55)
  • Board
  • Operations
  • Programs
  • Partnerships
• Scott’s take on how philanthropy, government and the private sector all fit and work together (14:00)
• Case studies (18:10)
• Double down on core functions during times of uncertainty (25:55)
• What makes up a great annual calendar for an org (33:45)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Scott’s life (40:30)
• Scott’s One Good Thing: Stay curious. (50:00)
• How to connect with Scott and Beyond Advisers (51:45)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/503.

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Join 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 elevate your mission
• Pro tips for success 
• Case studies of who's already doing it well in the sector (because let's replicate what's working!💪)
• Ways to infuse joy into your work 😊

Episode Highlights

• Embracing bravery in 2024 (1:55)
• Jon and Becky’s reflections and personal intentions for 2024 (3:00)
• 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024 (8:25)
  • It’s no longer business as usual. Period. 
  • Activate the One = Grow the movement  
  • Retention is an inside job.
  • Media scales impact. 
  • Upskill in the age of AI + new tech
  • Make generosity frictionless. 
  • Tap creators. Grow influence. 
  • Engage dimensionally. 
  • Our sector needs whole leaders.
• Bonus: Lean into joy. (27:45)
• FREE Workshop: 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024 (29:45)
• Join the We Are For Good Community (31:05)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/502.

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Meet 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 focus intentionally on staff retention
• Collaborative leadership + high-performing teams trends
• How to craft a strategic plan that sets your team up for success
  
  

Today’s Guest
Kishshana Palmer, Founder, ManageMint

Episode Highlights

• Kishshana’s story and journey to where she is today (3:05)
• The current landscape of leadership and staff retention (10:15)
• Succession planning and mentorship to ensure smooth leadership transitions (16:45)
• Collaborative leadership and talent development (18:10
• Where to focus when building a retention culture (25:30)
• How to achieve simplicity in strategic planning for (31:05)
• Kishshana’s One Good Thing: Create your five-star wellness. (36:25)
• How to connect with Kishshana (38:10)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/501.

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Meet 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 poignant stories of families who, in the face of adversity, have found strength and hope. Today’s episode is all about community and collective generosity. We couldn’t ask for a better topic for the 500th episode of the We Are For Good podcast. Tune in for a conversation that’ll leave you asking, “If not us, then who?"

💡Learn

• About St. Jude's founding + vision
• ALSAC + St. Jude’s unique operating model
• How to focus on innovation, generosity + humanity

Today’s Guest
Rick Shadyac, President + CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Episode Highlights

• Rick’s story and journey to where he is today (3:50)
• Danny Thomas’s ingenuity in creating St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (6:10)
• Two separate organizations: ALSAC and St. Jude (8:55)
• The importance of community and grassroots support (12:15)
• The innovative culture at ALSAC/St. Jude (19:00)
• Rick’s lessons learned about the power of generosity and humanity (22:00)
• A powerful story of philanthropy in Rick’s life (25:00)
• Rick’s One Good Thing: Live charitably. (26:00)
• How to connect with St. Jude + Rick (30:00)

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Season 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) 
• Six takeaways from Season 8
  • You just need to decide. (4:40)
  • It’s no longer business as usual. (12:00)
  • There's power in the collective.(15:35) 
  • Proximity is power. (17:10)
  • There are no perfect outcomes (23:30)
  • Look over the horizon and create a future-ready organization (28:40)
• Jon’s One Good Thing: Trust your gut. (33:00)
• Julie’s One Good Thing: Make good mainstream. (34:30)
• Becky’s One Good Thing: This is not all on your shoulders. (38:20)
• Join us in We Are For Good PRO (41:35)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/499.

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Meet 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 providing family reunification services, a phone buddy program, and the first basic income pilot for people experiencing homelessness in the U.S., supported by Google.org. During this eye-opening conversation, nine-year-old Julia Endicott joins as a guest host to find out how everyone can make a difference in the lives of the unhoused, especially kids 🤝

Today’s Guest
Kevin F. Adler, Founder and CEO, Miracle Messages

Episode Highlights

• Kevin’s story and journey to where (4:45)
• The Go Pro experiment (17:55)
• Overview of Miracle Messages (23:45)
  • No one goes through homelessness alone.
  • No one should feel helpless on this issue.
• Basic income pilot program (28:30)
• What kids can do to help (33:50)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Kevin’s life (35:45)
• Kevin’s One Good Thing: Inspiration from $7.  (36:55)
• How to connect with Kevin (40:40)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/498.

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Meet 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 her book, 'Innovation for Social Change,' she offers practical tools to inspire innovation at your org Tune in to add some game-changing innovation tools to your arsenal🚀

💡Learn

• Sparking innovative ideas with design thinking tools
• Ways we can move our ideas into action
• How to create a theory of change

Today’s Guest

Leah Kral, Senior Director, Strategy and Innovation, Mercatus Center at George Mason University

Episode Highlights

• Leah’s story and journey to where she is today (2:35)
• The opportunity that exists for nonprofits today (5:55)
• Design thinking + sparking innovative ideas within our team (10:15)
• Traits that we can cultivate to embrace innovation (16:00)
• How we can move our ideas into action (22:45)
• Creating theories of change (26:45)
• A powerful story of philanthropy in Leah’s life (35:15)
• Leah’s One Good Thing: Empower people on the frontlines. (38:30)
• How to connect with Leah (41:45)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/497.

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Meet 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 future of youth mentoring programs in her community, no matter the challenges Mother Nature throws their way🌩️ Erin shares valuable lessons for nonprofit leaders on thriving in turbulent times, seeking help amidst chaos, and rebuilding organizations to be stronger and more resilient than ever💪 Prepare for some touching stories – you won't want to miss this one! 

💡Learn

• Case Study: BBBS Southwest Louisiana
• How nonprofits can thrive during turbulent times During Turbulent Times
• Ways to build a future-ready organization

Today’s Guest
Erin Davison, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana

Episode Highlights

• Erin’s story and journey to where she is today (2:30)
• Leading an organization during four catastrophic events (7:00)
• An unexpected $1.1 million donation (11:40)
• The impact of a transformative gift (16:40)
• Erin’s lessons learned about creating a future-ready organization (25:15)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Erin’s life (29:55)
• Erin’s One Good Thing: Grace. (35:20)
• How to connect with Erin and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana (38:15)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/496.

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Jon 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 Abby Fox,  We Are For Good's Chief of Staff, that you can put into action right away whether you’re a team of one or a large shop. Get ready for some impactful goal planning🎯

Episode Highlights

• Tonsetting (0:35)
• The 4 V’s:
  • Step 1: Vantage Point (1:55)
  • Step 2: Vision (5:30)
  • Step 3: Values (9:05)
  • Step 4: Versatility (12:45)
• Join us in We Are For Good PRO (17:35)
• Becky’s One Good Thing: Build a virtue of Rest. (19:20)

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Meet 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 facing an escalating climate crisis, every step towards safeguarding our planet for future generations matters🌎 Tune in to see how we all can create a greener, more peaceful, more just world for all. 

💡 Learn

• Overview of Greenpeace
• The role we all play in taking care of our planet 
• Activation around Greenpeace’s mission 

Today’s Guest
Ebony Twilley Martin, Executive Director, Greenpeace USA

Episode Highlights

• Ebony’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)
• Overview of Greenpeace (6:30)
• Why now is a crucial time to discuss this and take action (11:20)
• There is no climate justice without racial justice (13:00)
• Our individual roles in the environmental movement (22:00)
• Future of Greenpeace (27:00)
• A powerful story of philanthropy in Ebony’s life (29:00)
• Ebony’s One Good Thing: Lead. (33:00)
• How to connect with Ebony and Greenpeace (37:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/494.

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Meet 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 and impact. In this episode, we explore the necessity of injecting innovation into nonprofits and the hallmarks of an innovative, modern nonprofit professional. Join us as we uncover the secret sauce to nonprofit success, featuring Joan’s stories that had us literally laughing out loud 🤣

💡 Learn

• Innovation in Nonprofit Leadership
• Case Study: Leading GLAAD
• How to move from Strategic Planning to Strategic Visioning

Today’s Guest
Joan Garry, Principal, Joan Garry Consulting and Founder, Nonprofit Leadership Lab

Episode Highlights

• Joan’s journey to where she is today (4:35)
• How nonprofits can inject more innovation into their work (10:00)
• Hallmarks of an innovative, modern-day nonprofit professional (14:00)
• GLAAD Case Study (21:00)
• Strategic Planning for the New Year (32:00)
• Practical tips to integrate innovation into the new year (32:00)
  • Strategic Visioning instead of Strategic Planning
  • Marketing Innovation to the Board
  • Budgeting
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Joan’s life (45:00)
• Joan’s One Good Thing: Start to think like a partner. (53:00)
• How to connect with Joan (54:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/493.

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Meet 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. These two heartwired leaders are changing the world and we’re here for it👏Tune in to get a sneak peek at what’s in store for Season 2 of the Shortchanged Podcast🎙️

💡 Learn

• The heart and story behind the Shortchanged Podcast
• Inequities in funding in the nonprofit sector
• Exploring the Overhead Myth

Today’s Guests
Monique Parker and Taylor Johnson, Co-Hosts, Shortchanged Podcast

Episode Highlights

• Monique and Taylor’s stories and journeys to where they are today (3:50)
• Where leaders fall short in driving change (8:30)
• What needs to shift within nonprofits (13:30)
• Takeaways from Season 1 of the Shortchanged Podcast (16:40)
• How Monique and Taylor were changed by Season 1 (20:50)
• The "overhead myth" in philanthropy  (24:35)
• Dreams for the Shortchanged Podcast (29:00)
• Taylor’s One Good Thing: Setting rhythms. (36:40) 
• Monique’s One Good Thing: Recognize your strengths and pick good partners. (38:45)
• How to connect with the Shortchanged Podcast (41:10)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/492.

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Meet 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 technology to ignite a giving revolution 🔥 including how to engage the next generation of donors. If you’ve ever felt like the nonprofit world is stuck in the Stone Age while the rest of the world races forward with technology, this jam-packed episode is for you - don’t miss it!

💡 Learn

• The importance of flipping the donor pyramid
• Unlocking more ways to give
• How to reach the next generation 
  
  

Today’s Guest
Vance Roush, Founder + CEO, Overflow

Episode Highlights

• Vance’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)
• Building a financial base with early believers (8:00)
• Investor’s mindset (8:40)
• High Growth Fundraising: The Silicon Valley Way (17:00)
• New strategies to multiply  fundraising efforts and expand donations (23:00)
• Reaching the next generations of donors (27:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Vance’s life (31:00)
• Vance’s One Good Thing: What is one thing you are grateful for today? True generosity flows from gratitude. (32:00)
• How to connect with Vance and Overflow (40:15)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/491.

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Trigger 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 website at stopsoldiersuicide.org.

You are not alone.

Meet Crystal. We first met her on LinkedIn where she slid into our DM and just filled our cups to the brim with her kindness☕️ She then quickly became an unofficial member of the We Are For Good hype squad📣 Beyond being a devoted listener, she takes her passion for learning and growing to the next level by sharing insights with her team. We’re exploring Crystal's journey, from her roots as a teacher to her work at Stop Soldier Suicide, which has been fueled by a lifelong commitment to building community. Stop Soldier Suicide is on a relentless pursuit of innovation to reduce veteran suicide.  Their team is constantly evolving by trying new things, learning from data and creating groundbreaking initiatives to save lives. Tune in to meet this driving force behind positive change💪

Today’s Guest
Crystal Clark, Senior Director of Donor Engagement, Stop Soldier Suicide

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/490.

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Meet 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 has been a beacon of hope for those in need for over a century. In addition to his incredible story, Nelvin is  sharing his valuable insights for nonprofits considering building an Associate Board, illustrating how it can amplify their impact 🤝 Tune in to get excited about inviting the next generation into your work.

Today’s Guest
Nelvin Johnson,  Development Officer, The Bowery Mission

Episode Highlights

• Nelvin’s story and journey to where he is today (3:40)
• Overview of The Bowery Mission (14:00)
• Engaging Young Professionals in Your Mission: The Bowery Mission’s Associate Board (19:00)
• Why should nonprofits build an associate board? (22:00)
• Mindsets Nelvin is bringing to his work (33:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Nelvin’s life (35:00)
• Nelvin’s One Good Thing: Don’t be afraid anymore. (41:00)
• How to connect with Nelvin and The Bowery Mission (42:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/489.

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Meet 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🤖While technology is central to the discussion, the human element remains paramount. AI can be a co-pilot helping nonprofit leaders make an even bigger impact.  Tune in so you can meet this AI moment without fear and maybe even with excitement 🤗

💡Learn

• A look at AI’s impact on nonprofits overall 
• Case studies of nonprofit orgs using AI
• Tips and tools for getting started with AI

Today’s Guests

Justin Spelhaug, Vice President & Global Head and Erik Arnold, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft's Tech for Social Impact

Episode Highlights

• Justin and Erik’s story and journey to where they are today (3:00)
• Microsoft Tech for Social Impact Overview (6:00)
• What opportunity exists for nonprofits today (10:00)
• AI’s impact on Fundraising, Donor Engagement and Programs (13:00)
• Following Responsible AI Principles (20:00)
• Common challenges nonprofits might face when adopting AI (31:00)
• Where can nonprofits get these resources (40:00)
• Building community around AI for nonprofits (41:00)
• Powerful stories of philanthropy in Justin and Erik’s lives (43:00)
• Justin’s One Good Thing: Have a growth mindset. (48:00)
• Erik’s One Good Thing: Think about how you need to train yourself, train your team, and how it’s going to impact your donors. (48:45)
• How to connect + learn more (50:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/488.

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Meet 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 her consultancy. Tune in, and uncover ways to create inclusive communities where everyone can express their truth.

💡 Learn

• How to build cultures of belonging
• Tips for counteracting unconscious bias
• Cornerstones of workplace engagement that create vibrant workplaces
  
  

Today’s Guest
Dena Williams, Founder, Dena Williams Consulting

Episode Highlights

• Dena’s story and journey to where she is today (3:30)
• Creating communities of belonging (8:20)
• The difference between equity and equality (15:00)
• Unconscious bias (19:00)
• 3 Drivers of Employee Engagement (24:00)
  1. Psychological Safety 
  2. Psychological Availability
  3. Psychological Meaningfulness 
• A powerful story of philanthropy in Dena’s life (28:00)
• Dena’s One Good Thing: Self-care. Do it. (32:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/487.

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Meet 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 has opened doors for nonprofits to tap into recurring revenue models. Get ready to work in a new way filled with joy and growth. Tune in for insights into how you can elevate collaboration🤝 and innovation⚡ in your workplace.

💡 Learn

• Working Genius Overview + Implementation
• How to build sustainable innovation within orgs
• Insights into creating recurring revenue models 

Today’s Guest
Dave Raley, Consultant, Speaker, Writer and Founder, Imago Consulting

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/486.

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! 

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