We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Meet Mary. As a frontline fundraiser, she built her own software to crunch the numbers saving herself time and energy and her fundraising results skyrocketed 🚀 Ten years ago, she founded Databasey, which has helped more than 500 organizations make sense of their data. She’s sharing her insights for making data and operations more streamlined and user-friendly. Tune in to get excited about using your database and achieving your fundraising goals this year🎉

💡 Learn

• The importance of operations in fundraising
• How to collaborate across operations and development teams
• How to work smarter, not harder through automation

Today’s Guest
Mary Hackett, Founder, Databasey

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/387.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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Welcome back to our Friday Series, 9️⃣Trends that Matter in 2023. Today we’re exploring Trend #5: Community is Core. It’s no secret that we believe community everything, and we want to empower you to co-build a community around your missions. The philosophy of community building is no longer “build it and they will come.” True community is building WITH people. Plus, this conversation means we get to hang out with one of the best community builders we know, Floyd Jones, Director of Community and Partnerships at Givebutter. Join us as we chat about building, engaging and  activating those nearest and dearest to build movements that have the power to change the world🌎

💡Learn 

• What community looks like in today’s world 
• How you can utilize data to find your core supporters
• The role of listening in building community

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/386.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Meet Meena. She’s a community data strategist who helps nonprofits and social impact agencies advance human-centered data insights - focusing on equitable research tools and analyzing engagement. She helps nonprofits and social impact agencies with mindful research practices for a social justice-centered community. Plus, she’s just an incredible human who volunteers as advisor to 10+ amazing small-shops across North America, mentors immigrant women in technology and data science-related careers and is creating an online school called Data Is For Everyone! Don’t miss this conversation that will help us humanize data and put these principles into action 📊

Learn 

• The importance of People-Driven Analytics
• What Data Equity + Community Centric Data Principles are
• How you can apply these concepts to your work

Today’s Guest
Meena Das, Founder + Principal, NamasteData

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/385.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Meet Jacob. This former Greenpeace activist, social change strategist and former President and CEO of Guidestar (now Candid) has seen social movements rise to make lasting impact in our world. His recent book “The Toolbox: Methods and Mindsets for Maximizing Social Impact” is the book for changemakers and he’s exploring the concepts in the book with us on the podcast 🙌Tune in for this deep dive into social impact case studies, tools, strategies and so much more. 

💡 Learn

• Methods and Mindsets for Maximizing Social Impact 
• Do’s and Don’ts of Creating a Social Movement
• Tools to create a true and lasting impact 

Today’s Guest
Jacob Harold, Social Change Strategist + Author

Episode Highlights

• Jacob’s story and journey to where he is today (2:30)
• 9 Tools (10:00)
• Game Theory (12:30)
• Design Thinking (17:00)
• Do’s and Don’ts of social movements (26:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Jacob’s life (38:00)
• Jacob’s One Good Thing: Ground yourself in purpose and ethics. (41:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/384.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Welcome back to our Friday Series,  9️⃣ Trends that Matter in 2023 Today we’re breaking down Trend #4: Marketing is Mission. Marketing is no longer a facet of your mission, it IS your mission manifested. Eric Ressler, Founder and Creative Director at Cosmic, is joining us for the conversation to break down why communication, design and marketing are keys to organizational success. Join us as we explore how the way you attract, market and find your believers is mission work.

💡Learn

• The importance of getting clear on values, mission and vision
• How nonprofits can leverage the curator economy 
• The role culture plays in your brand and marketing

Episode Highlights

• Tonesetting: Marketing is Mission (1:20)
• Community voices around this trend (7:50)
• Case Studies (10:00)
• Pro Tips (11:35)
• Why Eric believes Marketing is Mission (14:35)
• Action centers + action hubs (16:55)
• Creator economy (20:00)
• Become a new media company (23:05)
• Mindsets about marketing to release and hold onto (27:15)
• Case study of this idea in action: Constructive Dialogue Institute (30:10)
• Eric’s One Good Thing: Curiosity. (33:50)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/383.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Meet Lissie. She’s the Foundation and Fellowship Program Director for the 776 Foundation, an org we truly believe will change the world. It was founded to fund problem-solvers combatting inequity worldwide through brilliant and creative methods. Focused specifically on climate change as a “technological, social, and political issue,” the fellowship’s first round of funding was awarded to 20 individuals under the age of 23. Tune in to hear how young people are empowered with tools, resources and network to combat climate change 💪🌎

💡 Learn

• Overview of the 776 Foundation
• The inspiration behind starting the 776’s Climate Fellows Cohort
• How a two-year cash gift of $100K + network + Cerbro is powering these innovators
• The power of social enterprise solutions

Today’s Guest

Lissie Garvin,  Foundation and Fellowship Program Director, 776 Foundation

Episode Highlights

• Lissie’s story and journey to where she is today (5:40)
• Overview of 776 (11:15)
• Where the idea of the cohort came from (16:35)
• What Lissie has learned about Gen Z (26:40)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Lissie’s life (36:30)
• Lissie’s One Good Thing: Connecting people (39:30)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/382.

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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Meet Greig. He’s the Executive Director of Little Free Library, an org that builds community, increases access to books and inspires readers 😍📖 This movement continues to grow with more than 150,000 registered book-sharing boxes worldwide in all 50 states, 115 countries and seven continents - all run by volunteers. But, that’s not all - this nonprofit grants Little Free Libraries full of books to areas that most need it through its Impact Library Program and champions diverse books through its Read in Color initiative. This conversation is heart-warming and inspiring - don’t miss it! 📚

💡 Learn

• Overview of the Little Free Library movement
• How orgs can stay true to their missions while meeting community needs
• How you can get involved with Little Free Library

Today’s Guest
Greig Metzger, Executive Director, Little Free Library

Episode Highlights

• Greig’s story and journey to where he is today (3:20)
• History of Little Free Libraries (11:00)
• The gap Little Free Library is filling and the impact they’re seeing (12:00)
• Read in Color Initiative (17:00)
• Greig’s One Good Thing: Be willing to swing and miss. (35:00)
• How to connect with Little Free Library (37:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/381.

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.

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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Welcome back to our Friday Series,  9️⃣ Trends that Matter in 2023🥳 This week, we’re exploring Trend #3: Giving is Identity. We believe everyone can be a philanthropist. Giving is part of what makes us who we are and when nonprofits can find value-aligned supporters and activate them something magical happens. Here to dive into this further with us is Clay Buck. Tune in for a conversation about the opportunities that exist when we invite people at all giving levels in a way that is open and inclusive. 

💡Learn

• How to move beyond basic affinity to find alignment of identity + values
• PRO tips to make it easy for supporters to represent your org
• Data about how giving can become a part of your identity

Episode Highlights

• The Generosity Crisis (2:10)
• Everyone can be a philanthropist (4:25) 
• Case Study for Giving is Identity: charity: water’s The Spring (5:15)
• Correlation between giving + Identity (11:20)
• The Generosity Ecosystem (12:40)
• Data around giving and identity (16:00)
• Philanthropic Psychology (22:20)
• Clay’s One Good Thing: Take care of you and honor your identity. (27:15)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/380.

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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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Meet Christy. She believes words matter. As a communications consultant and ethical storytelling purist, she guides nonprofits through the process of creating storytelling that is both ethical and effective. She’s talking through how to bring humanity front and center as we collect and share stories. Her love of ethical storytelling is contagious - tune in for inspiration and practical tips.

💡 Learn

• Four Keys of Communication
• Ethical Storytelling: What is it and why it matters
• The role of relationships in ethical storytelling

Today’s Guest
Christy Kern, StoryBrand Facilitator,  Ethical Storytelling Researcher

Episode Highlights

• Christy’s story and journey to where she is today (1:50)
• Tone setting - the keys of communication and how it relates to nonprofits (5:30)
• Christy’s 4 Guiding Principles to Communication:
  1. To be clear is to be kind.
  2. Upholding dignity is paramount.
  3. Always anchor in value.
  4. Know what you are for.
• Ethical storytelling and how you work with clients to tell their stories in a dignified way (18:00)
• Story stewardship (21:00)
• Relationship over commodity (23:00)
• Christy’s research around ethical storytelling (27:00)
• Do this / not that with ethical storytelling (31:00)
• A powerful story of philanthropy in Christy’s life (34:00)
• Christy’s One Good Thing: Find or create a space where you can be vulnerable and make mistakes. (38:00)
• How to connect with Christy (42:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/379.

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.

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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Meet Tulaine. She’s a social entrepreneur, educator and community organizer. She serves as Co-CEO at New Profit, a venture philanthropy org that backs social entrepreneurs who are advancing equity and opportunity. She’s sharing how leaning into proximity, though listening and valuing people's lived experience, can lead to true transformation. Don’t miss Tulaine’s heartwired counsel that had us nodding along the whole conversation.

 Learn

• The power of proximity in the social impact space
• Examples of proximate leadership + insight
• How busyness can be a cover for mediocrity

Today’s Guest
Tulaine Montgomery, Co-CEO, New Profit

Episode Highlights

• Tulaine’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)
• Proximity as a value (11:45)
• Listening (15:00)
• How the social sector can rise up to meet this moment (19:00)
• Example of proximate insight + leadership: GirlTrek (26:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Tulaine’s life (41:00)
• Tulaine’s One Good Thing: The Stockdale Paradox - have unshakeable faith and an unblinking eye. (52:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/378.

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.

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Welcome back to our Friday Series, 9️⃣ Trends that Matter in 2023 🥳 In week three, we’re taking a look at the 2nd trend: Trust Based Philanthropy + Leadership. We couldn’t have this conversation without inviting Carolina García Jayaram to talk about what this looks like in action. She’s the Founding CEO at The Elevate Prize Foundation, where their goal is to Make Good Famous. Tune in for a conversation about how the power of trust at nonprofit orgs is accelerating our impact and success 🙌

💡Learn

• What happens when organizations operate without trust
• The role transparency plans in trust 
• Examples of what trust-based philanthropy and leadership looks like

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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Meet Meg. She’s Co-Founder and President of George Philanthropy Group, where their team has raised over $1B as major gift advisors, Meg’s career changed when she learned which questions to ask and how to pose them. She’s sharing those lessons learned including 1) how to qualify your major gift asks and 2) ensuring your asks will be strategically aligned. This episode is a must-listen for fundraisers with big dreams for 2023 - tune in! 

💡 Learn

• Why qualification is the key to successfully securing major gifts 
• How to develop authentic relations as a fundraiser 
• Major gift best practices for today’s philanthropic landscape

Today’s Guest
Meg George, Co-Founder and President, George Philanthropy Group

Episode Highlights

• Meg’s story and journey to where she is today (2:50)
• Major Gift best practices considering this current landscape (6:20)
• Cultivate a major gifts program that doesn’t exist today (10:00)
• Qualification (15:00) 
• What does modern qualification look like in the digital age (25:50)
• Being a change agent (32:50)
• A powerful story of philanthropy in Meg’s life (41:15)
• Meg’s One Good Thing: Work smarter not harder. (44:50)
• Connect with Meg and George Philanthropy Group (46:10)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/376.

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.

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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Meet Antoinetta. She’s a courage curator, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategist, author and CEO at I Follow the Leader LLC. She’s a big believer in the power of consistently cultivating courage. We’re so excited for her to join us on the podcast today and share her playbook for how we can step out of complacency and into courage - don’t miss it. 

💡 Learn

• About the 7 Attributes of Courage
• How courageous conversations build cultures people celebrate
• Why your nonprofit shouldn’t DIY Your DEI

Today’s Guest
Antoinetta Mosley, CEO, I Follow the Leader LLC

Episode Highlights

• Antoinetta’s story and journey to where she is today (3:30)
• Tone Setting (6:00)
• Antoinetta’s New Book: 6 Months of Courage Candy: Consistently Cultivate Courage to Reach Your Highest Potential (13:00)
• Seven attributes of Courage (17:00)
• How to create an action plan to implement today’s topics (20:00)
• Cultivating equitable spaces (22:00)
• Why your nonprofit shouldn’t DIY Your DEI (27:00)
• Example organization that has done this work + done it well  (31:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Antoinetta’s life (33:00)
• Antoinetta’s One Good Thing: Courage Over Complacency. (36:00)
• How to connect with Antoinetta (38:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/375.

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.

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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Last week, we kicked off our Friday Series on 9️⃣ Trends that Matter in 2023 with a tonesetting conversation.🥳 This week, we’re diving into the 1st trend: Prioritizing Self-Growth. Plus, we brought in our dear friend Mallory Erickson who is one of the wisest people we know to speak into how you can and need to invest in yourself. She provides a roadmap for personal self-growth and gives the pep-talk you didn’t know you needed to focus on your professional and personal development this year💪

💡Learn

• How to cultivate a growth mindset
• The importance of finding your community of belonging + accountability
• Practical tips to live out your values and take care of yourself

Episode Highlights

• Roadmap for personal self-growth this year (2:40)
  • Let’s celebrate where you are right now.
  • Set intentions to align your habits + actions around what you want to accomplish personally + professionally
  • Advocate for yourself.
  • Create space.
  • Don’t give yourself a deadline. Self-Growth is an ongoing process, not a to-do list.
  • Share what you are learning in community.
• Case study: Episode 133. The 3 Step Formula to Creating Lasting Social Change - Taneshia Nash Laird (5:50)
• PRO tips for Prioritizing Self-Growth (7:00)
  • Release the burden of guilt that you’re spending too much time on yourself.
  • Make a 1% shift somewhere in your life.
• What self-growth means to Mallory + how it has shifted throughout her career (12:45)
• Setting goals around self-growth (15:20)
•  How to move forward in alignment with your values (20:05)
• Mallory’s One Good Thing: Don’t silo the pieces of your humaneness. (36:55)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/374.

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.

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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Meet Alex. He’s the Director of Programs + Impact at Born this Way Foundation. That’s right - Born This Way Foundation - as in the nonprofit co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and Cynthia Germanotta 🤩 The team at Born This Way have spent the past 🔟 years working with and for young people to build a kinder, braver world - particularly. Alex talks us through their high-impact programming, youth-led conversations and their swoon-worthy mission to make kindness cool. They’re breaking down the stigma around mental health too. Tune in to find out how. 

💡Learn

• The mission of Born This Way Foundation
• How Born This Way Foundation leans into community + collaboration to deepen impact
• What happens when you empower the voice of your community

Today’s Guest
Alex Aide, Director of Programs + Impact, Born This Way Foundation

Episode Highlights

• Alex’s story and journey to where he is today (4:15)
• Overview and history of the Born This Way Foundation (11:15)
• Overview of Born This Way Foundation’s Programs (16:05)
• Be There Certificate (22:00)
• 2022 Impact Report (30:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Alex’s life (39:50)
• Alex’s One Good Thing: You matter. (45:00)
• How to connect with Born This Way Foundation (46:25)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/373.

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.

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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Meet Tony. If you term “planned giving” strikes either fear or confusion in your heart, get excited, because we brought the OG of planned giving knowledge and dispelling  tired myths about this part of our business. For more than two decades, he’s been starting and growing planned giving programs at nonprofits across the United States. He’s sharing how to know when your nonprofit is ready to take this step and what it takes to set up a planned giving program. Tune in to have all your planned giving anxieties eased🙌 

💡Learn

• Must haves to start your planned giving program
• How to sustain planned giving programs 
• Myths of planned giving

Today’s Guest
Tony Martignetti, Evangelist, Planned Giving Accelerator

Episode Highlights

• Tony’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)
• Myths of planned giving (11:40)
• Overview of bequests (12:10)
• The must haves of planned giving programs (21:30)
• Bringing new energy to planned giving programs (24:00)
• Do This / Not That with Planned Giving (27:00)
• Sustaining a planned giving program (32:10)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Tony’s life (35:00)
• Tony’s One Good Thing: Every day is a new opportunity. (37:20)
• How to connect with Tony (38:30)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/372.

Planned Giving Accelerator is an online membership community, where folks in small- and mid-size nonprofits learn to launch Planned Giving fundraising in their orgs. This adds value to your fundraising toolkit, with a method of starting or growing your endowment. You’ll learn how to raise long-term, sustainability-type gifts in donors’ wills. Tony Martignetti teaches the 3-month course, yet members learn as much from their peers as they do from him in the Accelerator weekly 1-hour meetings together. The next class starts in early March and you’ll be done by Memorial Day. Information is at PlannedGivingAccelerator.com.

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.

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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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Join Jon and Becky as we kick off our 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2023 Series! This is the primer for the trends we believe nonprofits should prioritize in the new year and beyond. We'll dive deeply into each topic over the course of the coming weeks to ensure you're informed and activated. We’re sharing how you can shift your mindsets to meet the moment, tips for success and examples of who’s already doing it well in the sector.

Episode Highlights

• Embracing evolution in 2023 (1:00)
• How do we center our work in joy? (2:00)
• Tone setting + mindset work this year (5:00)
• 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2023 (10:00)
  • 1. Prioritizing Self Growth
  • 2. Trust-Based Philanthropy + Leadership
  • 3. Giving is Identity
  • 4. Marketing is Mission
  • 5. Community is Core
  • 6. Humanize the Digital Experience
  • 7. Be a Change Agent
  • 8. Lock Arms for Impact
  • 9. Normalize Rest
• FREE Workshop: 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2023
• Join the We Are For Good Community
• Start Learning Today in We Are For Good PRO

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/371.

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.

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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Meet Rena. She’s an award-winning social entrepreneur, philanthropy leader, and advocate for women and girls. She’s the Director of Individual Philanthropy at Population Services International (PSI) and the Managing Director of Maverick Collective by PSI, a community of bold philanthropists advancing health and gender equity. We’re chatting through taking a business approach to saving lives and providing real solutions to complex health problems. Tune in to hear her incredible wisdom on how we can reimagine philanthropic models to create sustainable and scalable solutions. 

💡Learn

• Maverick Collective’s Unique Philanthropic Model
• An overview of the Triple Impact Framework
• How your nonprofit can move towards sustainability and scalability

Today’s Guest

Rena Greifinger, Director of Individual Philanthropy, Population Services International (PSI) and Managing Director, Maverick Collective by PSI

Episode Highlights

• Rena’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)
• Building authentic and equitable partnerships (17:00)
• Leverage a Venture Mindset: Investing in Bold, Unproven Ideas (23:00)
• A story of the Triple Impact Framework playing out (30:00)
• Advice for nonprofits to move towards sustainability and scalability (39:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Rena’s life (44:00)
• Rena’s One Good Thing: Surround yourself with the best people who can make your vision a reality with you. (48:00)
• How to connect with Rena and PSI and Maverick Collective (50:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/370.

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.

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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Meet Scott. This nightclub promoter turned nonprofit founder won’t stop until all people have access to clean water. In 16 years, charity: water has funded over 111,000 water projects in 29 countries bringing water to more than 15 million people. With a focus on innovation, Scott leads charity: water with optimism and a can-do-attitude. You won’t want to miss this conversation that’s a pep-talk for anyone making a difference - wherever you are in the world 🌏💙 We’re so glad you’re here for the premier of season 7 on the We Are For Good Podcast. 

💡Learn

• What Scott thinks about instead of the nonprofit sector 
• How Charity: water’s monthly giving community The Spring started
• The importance of optimism + building believers

Today’s Guest
Scott Harrison, Founder and CEO, charity: water

Episode Highlights

• Scott’s story and journey to where he is today (1:50)
• Mindsets Scott leans into (7:20)
• charity: water’s unique funding model (15:35)
• Building believers (21:30)
• The Spring, charity: water’s monthly giving program (36:35)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Scott’s life (34:45)
• Scott’s One Good Thing: Share your stories. (41:10)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/369.

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.

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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Jon, Becky and Julie are in the house for the Season 6 Finale 🎉Tune in to hear the biggest takeaways we've gleaned six months of action-packed, impact-forward conversations. Tune in for the best-of-the-best convos and the themes that thread through the season. Plus, we’re giving you one more gift before we ring in 2023 - a playlist of the top 15 most downloaded episodes during season 6. Tune in and take notes✍️

Episode Highlights

• Season 6 highlights (2:10)
• 2022 Highlights (4:40)
• Tone setting: Find Hope + Look Over the Horizon (7:40)
• Trends lifted throughout season 6 (10:00)
  • Purpose driven events + experiences + partnerships
  • Embrace technology + digital transformation
  • Trust-based leadership
  • Keep your compassion in check
  • Don’t just “move the needle,” change the culture
  • Collective giving
• Themes to remember looking ahead to 2023 (25:20)
  • Everyone is a philanthropist.
  • Lean into vulnerability and balance within your teams.
  • Share your story…constantly and authentically.
  • Community is everything.
• One Good Thing (27:15)
  • Becky: Self-care is a human right. 
  • Jon: “Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And believe in what you are doing.” -Will Rogers
  • Julie: Look up.
• Calls to Action (41:00)
  • Listen: Top 15 Episodes of Season 6 Playlist
  • How can we help you? Email where you’re stuck to hello@weareforgood.com.
  • Join the We Are For Good Community.

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/368.

About our sponsor, Philanthropy Together
We believe that everyone can be a philanthropist. Together, let’s create a world filled with passionate, empowered people giving collectively and intentionally.
The first training of the new year is Wednesday, January 18th - and you can sign up or learn more at philanthropytogether.org.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Meet Meghana. This high-schooler is the founder of Neurodiversity Horizons, a nonprofit that aims to increase public accommodation for people with disabilities. Neurodiversity Horizons has 22 international chapters (Switzerland, Australia, France, India, UK, South Africa, Canada, and all over the United States). She runs social media campaigns to generate awareness and launched a podcast that has been heard in more than 11 countries. She has spoken about this initiative at the Stanford Neurodiversity Summit to 5,000+ attendees. It’s an honor to celebrate the diversity of the human brain with this Gen-Z founder. We love her moxie and how she’s boldly making the change she wants to see in the world. We’re rooting for you Meghana!

Today’s Guest
Meghana Gunturi, High Schooler in Southern California and Founder of Neurodiversity Horizons 

Episode Highlights

• Meghana’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)
• What is neurodiversity and some of the stigmas surrounding it (8:21)
• About Neurodiversity Horizons (12:00)
• Meghana’s love for entrepreneurship (20:00)
• Neurodiversity Horizons’s board (24:00)
• Gen Z and the future of the sector (27:00)
• Meghana’s ultimate dream for philanthropy and advocacy (33:00)
• Favorite charity other than Neurodiversity Horizons: Best Buddies (36:00)
• Favorite human quality: Kindness and teamwork (36:00)
• What  the nonprofit community could learn from Meghana’s experience? (41:00)
• Meghana’s One Good Thing: Perseverance. (44:00)
• How to connect with Neurodiversity Horizons (46:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/367.

About our Good Humans Week Presenting Sponsor, Goodworld
Good Humans Week presenting sponsor Goodworld is helping nonprofits and companies level up their culture and impact by democratizing giving. Goodworld's leading all-in-one solution for workplace giving, donation matching, volunteering, and charitable rewards is perfect for purpose driven organizations of every shape and size.
 
We're partnering with Goodworld to give the gift of giving back. Goodworld's gift cards are the most impactful gift for every occasion. A gift card lets you send donors, employees, customers and friends dollars to donate to their favorite charitable cause. So come on, let's change the world together with gifts that make a difference at goodworldnow.com/givecards.

About our sponsor, Philanthropy Together
We believe that everyone can be a philanthropist. Together, let’s create a world filled with passionate, empowered people giving collectively and intentionally.
The first training of the new year is Wednesday, January 18th - and you can sign up or learn more at philanthropytogether.org.

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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Meet Kevin. Senior Vice President, Head of Social Impact and Equity at the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. He believes everyone is part of the diversity and inclusion landscape. Through this approach, he has created results affecting representation and culture in the workplace, revenue from the marketplace, authentic community and fan engagement. It's no wonder he was named as one of the 2022 Good Humans Award winners by GoodWorld, which honors people who create a ripple of positive change in their community, at work, and beyond. He’s breaking down how he gets people on board with this critical work and how recognizing people’s humanity is more important than titles. Grateful for your leadership and passion, Kevin!

Today’s Guest
Kevin Clayton, Senior Vice President, Head of Social Impact and Equity, Cleveland Cavaliers

Episode Highlights

• Kevin’s story and journey to where he is today (4:00)
• Cavs programming and the Cleveland community (14:00)
• The house on fire analogy (28:00)
• Business strategy + diversity and inclusion (32:25)
• Building inclusive communities (41:30)
• Allyship (52:05)
• Kevin’s One Good Thing: Diversity, inclusion, equity is how we come together from a humanity standpoint. (54:40)
• How to connect with Kevin (53:15)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/366.

About our Good Humans Week Presenting Sponsor, Goodworld
Good Humans Week presenting sponsor Goodworld is helping nonprofits and companies level up their culture and impact by democratizing giving. Goodworld's leading all-in-one solution for workplace giving, donation matching, volunteering, and charitable rewards is perfect for purpose driven organizations of every shape and size.
 
We're partnering with Goodworld to give the gift of giving back. Goodworld's gift cards are the most impactful gift for every occasion. A gift card lets you send donors, employees, customers and friends dollars to donate to their favorite charitable cause. So come on, let's change the world together with gifts that make a difference at goodworldnow.com/givecards.

About our sponsor, Philanthropy Together
We believe that everyone can be a philanthropist. Together, let’s create a world filled with passionate, empowered people giving collectively and intentionally.
The first training of the new year is Wednesday, January 18th - and you can sign up or learn more at philanthropytogether.org.

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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Meet JJ. He’s worked tirelessly to redefine the humanity of incarcerated people . Even while spending 24 years incarcerated for a crime he didn’t commit, he seized every opportunity to learn, lead, support and give to others. This fierce advocate for justice holds many titles including son, dad and grandpa. He’s co-founder of Voices From Within, an educational program addressing gun violence in New York City as well as Program Director at The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice. From Sing Sing prison to the West Wing. From a prison classroom to Columbia University. JJ will quiet your shock and bitterness and replace it with hope and belief in second chances.  This is a conversation about humanity. About redemption. About chasing justice rather than vengeance. And about how each of us have a role to play in equalizing and humanizing each other.  Thank you for modeling it first, JJ.

Episode Highlights

• JJ’s childhood growing up (3:30)
• Re-defining the humanity of men inside the system (26:00)
• Redemption + Where he’s found hope (45:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in JJ’s life (56:20)
• JJ’s One Good Thing: What defines me is not the time I lost, but the time I donated. (1:02:20)
• JJ’s favorite human quality: humility. (1:03:40)
• How to connect with JJ (1:04:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/365.

About our Good Humans Week Presenting Sponsor, Goodworld
Good Humans Week presenting sponsor Goodworld is helping nonprofits and companies level up their culture and impact by democratizing giving. Goodworld's leading all-in-one solution for workplace giving, donation matching, volunteering, and charitable rewards is perfect for purpose driven organizations of every shape and size.
 
We're partnering with Goodworld to give the gift of giving back. Goodworld's gift cards are the most impactful gift for every occasion. A gift card lets you send donors, employees, customers and friends dollars to donate to their favorite charitable cause. So come on, let's change the world together with gifts that make a difference at goodworldnow.com/givecards.

About our sponsor, Philanthropy Together
We believe that everyone can be a philanthropist. Together, let’s create a world filled with passionate, empowered people giving collectively and intentionally.

The first training of the new year is Wednesday, January 18th - and you can sign up or learn more at philanthropytogether.org.

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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Overview
Welcome back to our Habits of an Impactful Nonprofit Friday series. We’re ending this series by looking at the entire nonprofit shop with Meghan Cressman, Senior Director of Development at New Story. We're bringing tips, case studies and the Do's/Dont's for a modern, innovative nonprofit. Tune in as we round out this Friday series with the belief that powerful impact-driven philanthropy transforms organizations, lifts up communities and changes lives🙌

Special Guest
Meghan Cressman, Senior Director of Development, New Story

Episode Highlights

• Megan’s story and journey to where she is today (3:45)
• Asking the bigger question (6:35)
• Habits of an innovative nonprofit (11:20)
• Fostering innovation on your team (15:25)
• Types of donor relationships New Story prioritizes (19:45)
• Do This / Not That (24:35)
• KPIs that Matter (27:10)
• Mental Health Minute (31:25)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/364.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Meet Aidan. This founder is the king of our favorite phrase “try stuff.” We love our buds at Feathr who are leading the way with digital marketing support for nonprofits. He recognizes marketing often gets a bad wrap, and he’s brought the case for why now is the time nonprofits need to lean in. Tune in for his expert tips and advice for the new digital marketing adapter 👨‍💻✌️

💡Learn

• Website retargeting, email mapping, digital ad campaigns + more!
• Digital marketing 101  for the new adopter
• Best practices in digital marketing today + the need for testing

Today’s Guest
Aidan Augustin, Co-founder and President, Feathr

Episode Highlights

• Aidan’s story and journey to where he is today (4:00)
• Organizational mindset around marketing (12:35)
• Digital Marketing 101 (16:50)
• Case studies of nonprofits using digital advertising (24:10)
• The need for testing (27:20)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Aidan’s life (30:05)
• Aidan’s One Good Thing: Lead with Vulnerability (32:55)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/363.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Meet Heather. She’s the Managing Director at Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) where research is identifying the programs and policies that help people move permanently out of poverty. LEO’s nonprofit partners test their ideas and programs and then share their strategies to ultimately have an even greater impact in the pursuit of eradicating poverty. Tune in for this conversation that’s grounded equally  in data and hope🥰👏

💡Learn

• The current state of poverty in the United States
• The mission of Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities
• Impact evaluations and how nonprofits can use them

Today’s Guest

Heather Reynolds, Managing Director, Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities at University of Notre Dame

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/362.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Overview
Welcome back to our Friday Series: The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. We simply couldn’t miss the opportunity to talk all things donor relations with two of the most dynamic people we know - Lynne Wester (The DRG Group) and T. Clay Buck (TCB Fundraising). They’re sharing their collective wisdom including the one KPI you need to measure, building an attitude of gratitude and mental health tips. Don’t miss this action-packed episode created with the modern donor relations officer in-mind🤝

Special Guests

Lynne Wester, Principal and Founder of The DRG Group
 T. Clay Buck, Principal and Founder of TCB Fundraising

Episode Highlights

• Asking the bigger question as a donor relations officer (2:50)
• 3 Daily Habits for the donor relations officer (6:25)
  • Living life with an attitude of gratitude 
  • Look for the unsung heroes - work on advocating for those folks
  • Be a proactive problem solver
• Relationships to prioritize in donor relations (11:45)
• Do This / Not That (15:15)
• KPIs that Matter / Don’t Matter (22:55)
• Mental Health Minute (27:50)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/361.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Overview
Meet Melissa. This marketer spent 13 years at Google before co-founding Gated, a startup challengings unknown senders to donate to charity in order to reach you - so everything in your inbox is worth your attention. Join us for a conversation all about modern corporate social responsibility programs and how nonprofits can maximize their digital footprint even when strapped for money and time⌛

💡Learn

• Evolution of corporate social responsibility
• How nonprofits can maximize the impact of “roll-up” programs
• New partnership opportunities using organic social media

Today’s Guest
Melissa Moody, Co-Founder and Head of Marketing, Gated

Episode Highlights

• Melissa’s story + journey to where she is today (3:50)
• Corporate Social Responsibility 2.0 Model (7:25)
• Overview of Gated  (10:15)
• Value of Role Up Programs (AmazonCircle, Target Circle, etc.) and how to optimize them  (15:00)
• Showing up and listening on social media (16:05)
• Modern marketing opportunities for nonprofits (21:40)
• Melissa’s One Good Thing: Try Gated. (26:45)
• How to connect with Melissa (27:45)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/360.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Overview
Meet Barbara. With her 30 years of experience in fundraising, she understands fundraising is more than just raising money. She’s bringing her roadmap📍🗺️ at just the right time, as many of us are looking toward the new year. Join us to talk about how to outline this strategy, conditions for growth, and how to prioritize capacity building. Don’t miss this hopeful conversation that will help you exhale during the busyness of December😌💨

💡Learn

• How to create a Fundraising Roadmap + Strategy for the New Year
• Conditions that lead to growth
• Baking capacity building into your strategy

Today’s Guest
Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE, Founder and Principal, Windmill Consulting

Episode Highlights

• Barbara’s story and journey to where she is today (1:40)
• Mindset and goals moving into the new year (6:30)
• Data and research around fundraising plans (9:00)
• Developing conditions for growth (17:45)
• Creating ownership throughout the whole organization (23:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Barbara’s life (36:00)
• Barbara’s One Good Thing: Pause and build in time each and every day to do something that connects with our donors. (39:40)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/359.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Overview
Welcome back to our Friday Series: The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. This week we’re chatting about impactful storytelling with Julia Campbell, nonprofit storytelling expert and our very first podcast guest. She’s sharing her insight on defining your goal, balancing qualitative and quantitative information, and developing trust. Tune in for tips, case studies and the Do’s/Dont’s for the modern nonprofit storyteller. 📝

Special Guest
Julia Campbell, Founder, J Campbell Social Marketing and Author, Storytelling in the Digital Age

Episode Highlights

• Asking the bigger question (4:00)
• Habits to become a more impactful storyteller (9:05)
• Relationships to prioritize (13:45)
• Do This/Not That that make an impactful storyteller (18:50)
• KPI’s that matter (25:40)
• A powerful story that impacted Julia (30:20)
• Sustainability and mental health tips (35:15)
• How to connect with Julia (37:30)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/358.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Overview
Meet Dominic. He’s an entrepreneur, founder, philanthropist and a big believer in our collective ability to achieve more together through technology. Today, Dominic is CEO of B Generous, which is changing how people donate to nonprofits through the first-ever philanthropic credit product. We chat about practices and mindsets that will set your nonprofit up for resiliency and success even amid challenging times.

💡Learn

• How nonprofits can learn from start-ups + lean into innovation 
• The pillars of resilient nonprofit organizations 
• Fundraising during economic downturns
• Opportunities to lean into creative + digital marketing

Today’s Guest
Dominic Kalms, CEO + Founder, B Generous

Episode Highlights

• Dominic’s story and journey to where he is today (4:00)
• How nonprofits can think more like businesses (12:35)
• Building resilient organizations (16:55)
• Adjusting your mindset (21:55)
• How the success of e-commerce can be applied to philanthropy  (25:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Dominic’s life (28:20)
• Dominic’s One Good Thing: Failure is a prerequisite to success. (43:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/357.

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.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Overview
Meet Shanna. Prior to founding Hocking Leadership, she spent 2 decades at major nonprofit orgs including the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Alabama, and Duke University and has personally raised upwards of  $153 million. Her brand-new book One Bold Move a Day is a roadmap to achieving your career, leadership, and personal goals with intention and joy. Tune in for an uplifting, encouraging and actionable conversation

💡Learn

• The meaning of One Bold Move a Day
• 4 key mindsets that enable us to make bold moves
• Tools to address burnout, fatigue, and overwhelm in the nonprofit field

Today’s Guest
Shanna Hocking, Principal of Hocking Leadership, Podcast Host and Author of “One Bold Move a Day”

Episode Highlights

• Shanna’s story and journey to where she is today (2:45)
• One Bold Move a Day (7:15)
• 4 Key Mindsets of One Bold Move A Day (11:25)
  • Gratitude Mindset
  • And Mindset
  • Happiness Mindset
  • Progress Mindset
• The And Mindset in action (16:50)
• Applying these mindsets to mental health and self care (22:15)
• A profound moment of philanthropy in Shanna’s life (26:25)
• How to connect with Shanna and buy “One Bold Move A Day” (30:35)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/356.

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.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Meet Cameron. He’s the Director of Global Partnerships at A Child's Hope Foundation, an org existing to break the cycle of poverty and trauma for orphaned and vulnerable children 🙌He recognizes there’s no magic cure to solving complex global problems, and he’s passionate about asset-based community development, collaboration, empowerment, and education. We’re fortunate enough to see this playout first-hand in the We Are For Good Community where he spearheads our Community channel for International Development 🌎Don’t miss this convo that’s centered around worldwide belonging and relationship-building🥰

Today’s Guest
Cameron Outlaw, Director of Global Partnerships, A Child's Hope Foundation

Episode Highlights

• Cameron’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30)
• Overview of A Child’s Hope Foundation (10:30)
• What makes a dynamic partnership (16:45)
• We Are For Good International Community Subgroup (24:00)
• Trends Cameron’s seeing in international development (27:00)
• What community means to Cameron (31:50)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Cameron’s life (36:25)
• Cameron’s One Good Thing: Invest in the culture you're creating with consistent and effective inputs (40:20)
• How to connect with Cameron and A Child’s Hope Foundation (42:45)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/355.

We Are For Good Shop
We are officially launching our merch store! At www.weareforgood.com/shop you’ll find posters, coffee mugs, super soft T-shirts with your favorite sayings and more!

We want to see We Are For Good shirts and merch all across the globe in your corner of the world. Snag a selfie with your merch and use the hashtag #WeAreForGood so we can see it 🎉 You can find everything over at www.weareforgood.com/shop 

We Are For Good Community
You know we believe community is everything and that’s why we’re taking this week to introduce you to some of the incredible people doing amazing things in the We Are For Good global community. Meet other likeminded friends today at weareforgoodcommunity.com

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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Overview
This episode is part of Community Week, a celebration of the radical connections and community of belonging exploding here at We Are For Good. 

Meet Adam. We’re so honored that our paths crossed with this founder through the We Are For Good Community where he’s quick to offer encouragement and pursue meaningful connections that help his nonprofit scale. Drawing inspiration from the powerful platform of “sports to do good,” he founded Good Game Foundation. They’re working to address modern community needs working collaboratively with professional athletes, sports fans, and nonprofit organizations. Tune in to hear his powerful story of conviction and growth (understanding of sports metaphors not required, Jon)⛹️

Today’s Guest
Adam DeVon Miller, Founder, Good Game Foundation

Episode Highlights

• Adam’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30)
• Adam’s cross-country bike ride + first crowdfunding experience (8:40)
• The inspiration behind Good Game Foundation (14:20)
• What’s on the horizon for Good Game Foundation (23:15)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Adam’s life (32:55)
• Adam’s One Good Thing: Win where you are. (35:00)
• How to connect with Good Game Foundation (39:40)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/354.

We Are For Good Shop
We are officially launching our merch store! At www.weareforgood.com/shop you’ll find posters, coffee mugs, super soft T-shirts with your favorite sayings and more!

We want to see We Are For Good shirts and merch all across the globe in your corner of the world. Snag a selfie with your merch and use the hashtag #WeAreForGood so we can see it 🎉 You can find everything over at www.weareforgood.com/shop 

We Are For Good Community
You know we believe community is everything and that’s why we’re taking this week to introduce you to some of the incredible people doing amazing things in the We Are For Good global community. Meet other likeminded friends today at weareforgoodcommunity.com 

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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This episode is part of Community Week, a celebration of the radical connections and community of belonging exploding here at We Are For Good.

Meet Monique. This We Are For Good rabid fan is all over the Community and studying in PRO. Her career started in recruiting where her interest in DEI and representation grew. Without any nonprofit experience but armed with a dream for change, she launched Little Bit of Good, a four month capacity building accelerator program for Black-led nonprofits. She believes change is possible, and that funding and resource inequities in the nonprofit sector can be changed. Oh yeah, and she’s a candlemaker at Blow Candle Co. where each purchase supports local nonprofits. 🕯😍 Tune in to meet this incredible do-gooder.

Today’s Guest
Monique Parker, Founder + Executive Director, Little Bit of Good

• Monique’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)
• Community Partnerships + Little Bit of Good (16:00)
• Accelerator Program (20:00)
• Monique’s dreams for Little Bit of Good (25:00)
• Monique and Taylor’s podcast (27:00)
• Community is everything (30:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Monique’s life (37:00)
• Monique’s One Good Thing: We Are For Good Community + PRO and “Just do it” (41:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/353.

We Are For Good Shop
We are officially launching our merch store! At www.weareforgood.com/shop you’ll find posters, coffee mugs, super soft T-shirts with your favorite sayings and more!

We want to see We Are For Good shirts and merch all across the globe in your corner of the world. Snag a selfie with your merch and use the hashtag #WeAreForGood so we can see it 🎉 You can find everything over at www.weareforgood.com/shop 

We Are For Good Community
You know we believe community is everything and that’s why we’re taking this week to introduce you to some of the incredible people doing amazing things in the We Are For Good global community. Meet other likeminded friends today at weareforgoodcommunity.com 

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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Welcome back to our Friday Series The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. This week we're taking the conversation to the operations team with accounting visionary Germeen Guillaume as she explores the Habits of an Impactful Operations Team. We're bringing tips, KPIs to focus on, and the Do's/Dont's for the modern ops team. Tune in✌️

Special Guest
Germeen Guillaume, Founder and CEO, Visionary Accounting Group

Episode Highlights

• Tone setting (3:30)
• Habits of an Impactful Operations Team (6:00)
• Relationships that need to be prioritized in this role (8:35)
• Do This / Not That (16:00)
• KPIs that matter (20:00)
• Mental Health Minute (24:15)

How to connect with Germeen and Visionary Accounting Group (26:10)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/352.

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.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

About Our Sponsor Slingshot Group
Our friends over at Slingshot Group partner with nonprofits to recruit and hire great leaders, build remarkable teams, and unleash your mission’s potential.
You know we talk often about how much your organization’s culture matters especially today -  in being not just being a place that attracts talent - but also becomes a magnet to connect donors to your mission. Sound like Slingshot Group might be a fit for your organization? Learn more at slingshotgroup.org.

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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Meet Nathan and Brian. They're co-authors of the next must-read book for nonprofit leaders that’s hitting our industry with some serious truths. “The Generosity Crisis” includes some truly shocking realities like how philanthropic giving will cease to exist in 49 years if nothing changes. Tune in for a behind the scenes look at why they wrote the book, some key takeaways and what we can do to turn things around📖

Episode Highlights

• Nathan’s story and journey to where he is today (3:15)
• Brian’s story and journey to where he is today (6:30)
• Current state of philanthropy (9:10)
• Defining radical connection (13:00)
• Connecting in times of crisis (28:30)
• How to socialize these ideas with your teams and leaders (33:50)
• Building strong connections with data (39:15)
• Powerful stories of generosity in Nathan and Brian’s lives (47:00)
• Nathan’s One Good Thing: Show up everyday and do one good thing.  (52:30)
• Brian’s One Good Thing: Be students of the industry. 53:15
• How to connect and buy the book (55:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/351.

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.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

About our Sponsor Evolve Giving Group
Evolve is a women-owned and women-led full-service nonprofit consulting firm where nonprofits come to thrive. From working with startups to 100-year-old legacy organizations, they've truly done it all.  Evolve guides your nonprofit from idea to implementation, so you can spend your valuable time serving your organization and community.  Learn more at evolvegivinggroup.com. Be sure to tell them We Are For Good sent you!

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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Overview
Meet Rob. He’s a rock-climber and the Colorado Program Manager of The Phoenix, a national sober active community, where he first joined as a participant in 2008. The Phoenix has experienced explosive growth with programming across the U.S. reaching 159,000 participants (Rob was the 159th member🤩) Join us for a conversation about what goes into creating a safe, inclusive, welcoming space where others “believe in them until they believe in themselves.”  🙌⛰️

Today’s Guest
Rob Baumgartner, Colorado Program Manager, The Phoenix

Episode Highlights

• Rob’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)
• Overview of The Phoenix and its mission (7:35)
• The process of building a safe community (11:00)
• Create a safe space for those in recovery to tell their story (19:15)
• Impact and expansion of The Phoenix (22:55)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Rob’s life (26:30)
• Rob’s One Good Thing: Don’t be afraid to try new things (29:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/350.

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.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

About our Sponsor Evolve Giving Group
Evolve is a women-owned and women-led full-service nonprofit consulting firm where nonprofits come to thrive. From working with startups to 100-year-old legacy organizations, they've truly done it all.  Evolve guides your nonprofit from idea to implementation, so you can spend your valuable time serving your organization and community.  Learn more at evolvegivinggroup.com. Be sure to tell them We Are For Good sent you!

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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Welcome back to our Friday Series: The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. This week we’re talking about all things events and experiences with founding member of The DRG Group Matthew Helmer who has decades of experience creating meaningful donor events. He’s bringing his expertise about creating donor events and experiences that serve a true purpose while being data-informed. Tune in for Matthew’s counsel on how you can find your Why and move past the rinse-and-repeat cycle of donor events. 🚫🚿🔁

Special Guest
Matthew Helmer, Consultant and Strategist, The DRG Group

Episode Highlights

• The bigger question (4:00)
• Follow up plan for your event (9:20)
• 3 Daily Habits for the Events Fundraiser (10:00)
• Do This / Not That for the Events Fundraiser (20:35)
• KPIs that Matter (29:00)
• Prioritizing Mental Health (36:00)
  • Ease up. 
  • Take time away for restorative activity.
  • Find your why. 
• Fish Philosophy (40:00)
• How to connect with Matthew (41:05)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/349.

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.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

About our Sponsor Evolve Giving Group
Evolve is a women-owned and women-led full-service nonprofit consulting firm where nonprofits come to thrive. From working with startups to 100-year-old legacy organizations, they've truly done it all.  Evolve guides your nonprofit from idea to implementation, so you can spend your valuable time serving your organization and community.  Learn more at evolvegivinggroup.com. Be sure to tell them We Are For Good sent you!

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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Meet Racheli. This nonprofit marketer has the grassroots playbook to transform your nonprofit marketing. She left her dream job to work with Friendship Circle, a nonprofit creating friendship and inclusion for individuals with special needs. There, she noticed how too often marketers are looking backward or side-to-side to other orgs instead of looking within. Now she supports nonprofits as they create marketing that attracts believers to their missions. Join us to learn how living and breathing a mission can make marketing effortless.

Episode Highlights

• Racheli’s story and journey to where she is today (3:40)
• Core strategies around marketing from within (7:40)
• Grassroots Marketing (10:55)
• Best marketing practices from the for-profit sector that nonprofits can implement today (13:00)
• Cut the jargon and use your voice (18:35)
• Risk taking with marketing (22:05)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Racheli’s life (24:05)
• Racheli’s One Good Thing (27:30)
• How to connect with Racheli (30:30)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/348

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.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

About our Sponsor Evolve Giving Group
Evolve is a women-owned and women-led full-service nonprofit consulting firm where nonprofits come to thrive. From working with startups to 100-year-old legacy organizations, they've truly done it all.  Evolve guides your nonprofit from idea to implementation, so you can spend your valuable time serving your organization and community.  Learn more at evolvegivinggroup.com. Be sure to tell them We Are For Good sent you!

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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Meet Afam. This nonprofit founder turned down multiple law firm offers to serve Nigerians. He’s built GEANCO Foundation from the ground up by cultivating authentic relationships - one person at a time. In addition to surgical missions and other medical care, GEANCO provides tuition and support to young female victims of terrorism and gender inequality. With no previous fundraising experience, Afam garnered support from many celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Benedict Cumberbatch, Charlize Theron and many more. Tune in for this heart-wired conversation about the power of relationships to save and change lives.

Today’s Guest
Afam Onyema, Co-Founder and CEO, The GEANCO Foundation

Episode Highlights

• Afam’s story and journey to where he is today (4:10)
• Early stages of building the organization (9:40)
• Challenges in the early days (15:00)
• Lessons about the power of philanthropy (21:00)
• How GEANCO successfully partners with celebrities (27:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Afam’s life (40:40)
• Afam’s One Good Thing: Be kind and serve. (46:00)
• Connect with Afam and Geanco (48:10)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/347

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.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

About our Sponsor Evolve Giving Group
Evolve is a women-owned and women-led full-service nonprofit consulting firm where nonprofits come to thrive. From working with startups to 100-year-old legacy organizations, they've truly done it all.  Evolve guides your nonprofit from idea to implementation, so you can spend your valuable time serving your organization and community.  Learn more at evolvegivinggroup.com. Be sure to tell them We Are For Good sent you!

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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Welcome back to our Friday Series: The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. This week we’re chatting about the ins and outs of digital marketing and user experience with Marketer on a Mission Caroline Griffin who’s breaking down the Habits of an Impactful Digital Strategist. We're bringing tips, case studies and the Do's/Dont's for a modern fundraiser. Caroline’s tips are 🔥+ they’re combined with ample encouragement to be creative, continuously learn, and try new things. Don’t miss it! 

Special Guest
Caroline Griffin, Founder, Marketer on a Mission

Episode Highlights

• Introducing Caroline (1:05)
• The importance of having someone focusing on digital (3:00)
• Habits of an impactful Digital Strategist: Tracking, strategizing and learning (4:20)
• What digital strategists should automate (9:20)
• How to prioritize relationships in this role (13:30)
• Finding look alike audiences and casting a bigger net (15:40)
• Do this/not that for the digital strategist + filling gaps (19:35)
• KPI’s and success indicators that matter (21:55)
• Mental Health Minute (24:40)
• Becky’s One Good Thing for Digital Strategists: Create a content calendar (26:00) 
• How to connect with Caroline (28:05)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/346

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.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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Meet Richie. He's the co-founder & chief experience officer at Goodworld — a next-gen social impact platform. And Whoa Nelly! - does he believe in democratizing smart philanthropy to benefit all 🙌 His team is building an ecosystem powered by generosity, collaboration & compassion where CSR, influencer impact & web3 philanthropy collide. We're chatting through inclusive philanthropy and democratizing social impact. CSR and partnerships friends - you don't want to miss this episode with a seriously good human.

💡Learn

• The growing movement of Inclusive Philanthropy
• How businesses can scale philanthropy by giving its stakeholders, employees & customers charitable dollars
• Democratizing Social Impact

Episode Highlights

• Richie’s story and journey to where he is today (3:15)
• Trends in philanthropy that are exciting Richie right now (7:00)
• Inclusive philanthropy and engagement (13:00)
• Moving from a mindset of transactional giving, to transformational giving (21:00)
• Everyone can be a philanthropist (28:25)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Richie’s life (36:00)
• Richie’s One Good Thing: Be easier on yourself. (39:00)
• How to connect with Richie (41:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/345

About 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.

About Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

About Gravyty
Gravyty is your force for good. Their ecosystem of products equips you to engage with your community authentically, increase fundraiser capacity and personalize digital fundraising efforts. Learn more at gravyty.com. 

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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Meet Ty. This expert storyteller is a connector of people and transformation. She believes storytelling done right can change incorrect narratives, stereotypes, and has the power to shape the future👏 We’re talking about how social impact storytelling should not only move your audience’s hearts, but also move them to take action. Tune in for a convo highlighting what happens when you stop using your messaging to sell your mission and instead focus on inviting people to join your community through authentic storytelling. 

💡Learn

• Painting a picture of the vision you’re trying to create instead of highlighting the barrier 🎨
• The importance of telling a story of transformation completely
• Elements of building an authentic story
  
  

Today’s Guest
Ty Spells, Senior Strategist of Partnership Activation, Stand Together Foundation

Episode Highlights

• Ty’s story and journey to where she is today (6:00)
• Storytelling in today’s digital age (10:00)
• Missteps and barriers to sharing your story (13:00)
• Breaking through the noise (17:00)
• Core elements of building an authentic story (20:00)
• How and when to tell the difficult parts of your story (26:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Ty’s life (33:45)
• Ty’s One Good Thing: Believe and understand that your personal story matters. You were created to bring about change. Lead with that. (41:00)
• How to connect with Ty (42:20)
• One thing Becky and Jon are standing on and standing for today (44:20)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/344

About 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.

About Gravyty
Gravyty is your force for good. Their ecosystem of products equips you to engage with your community authentically, increase fundraiser capacity and personalize digital fundraising efforts. Learn more at gravyty.com. 

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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Sometimes it's just helpful to have a framework, right? Tune in this Friday and listen as Jon and Becky breakdown how to build a Giving Tuesday plan that sticks, stands out and builds long after the campaign is over. We'll tackle 1) the bigger question (why do we do even do this anyway?), 2) How to build a campaign (using the Impact Arc framework), 3) branding + storytelling, 4) using momentum after the campaign, & 5) round out with some PRO Tips. This is your year, friends, and it's not too late. Let's build a scroll-stopping campaign that sings this year! ✌️

Episode Highlights

• The bigger question around Giving Tuesday (2:00)
• What are you really trying to accomplish? (4:30)
• Crafting your Giving Tuesday goals (6:45)
• 35 million people participated in Giving Tuesday last year (11:00)
• Applying the Impact Arc Framework (Staging, Storytelling + Syndication) to Giving Tuesday (14:45)
• Giving Tuesday pro tips (28:20)
• We want you to ask us your questions: Join us for How to Rock Giving Tuesday + Live Q&A on Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. CST (33:05)  

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/343

About Our Sponsor Givebutter 💛
Welcome to Giving Tuesday prep week, presented by Givebutter. Givebutter is giving back again this Giving Tuesday by donating $50K to verified nonprofits. If you’re looking for a free, easy-to-use fundraising platform, and want a slice of $50K this Giving Tuesday, head over to givebutter.com/giving-tuesday to learn more and apply.

About 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.

About Gravyty
Gravyty is your force for good. Their ecosystem of products equips you to engage with your community authentically, increase fundraiser capacity and personalize digital fundraising efforts. Learn more at gravyty.com. 

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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Meet Hannah. She’s a warrior mama to Austin, a two-year-old, who has a fatal, muscle-wasting disease called LMNA-related congenital muscular dystrophy (L-CMD). She founded the L-CMD Research Foundation to save Austin and other children whose lives depend on the development of rare disease treatments like gene therapy. They’re 76% of the way to a $2M goal funding this project through GiveButter, and her peer fundraising tips are GOLD. Don't miss this incredible example of “community is everything” in action. 

 💡Learn 

• Overview of L-CMD
• The story of L-CMD Research Foundation
• The potential global impact of research and new treatment developments

Today’s Guest
Hannah Lowe, Founder, L-CMD Research Foundation

Episode Highlights

• Austin’s story (3:45)
• Starting L-CMD Foundation (9:45) 
• The power of community in fundraising (14:00)
• Gaining momentum to raise $2 million (17:50)
• Believes who support the mission beyond the fundraising (25:05)
• Hannah’s One Good Thing:  Tell yourself that you can do it and you just do it. (29:50)
• Becky’s One Good Thing: Join us in supporting Austin (30:50)

Connect with Hannah and L-CMD Research Foundation (32:20)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/342

About Our Sponsor Givebutter 💛
Welcome to Giving Tuesday prep week, presented by Givebutter. Givebutter is giving back again this Giving Tuesday by donating $50K to verified nonprofits. If you’re looking for a free, easy-to-use fundraising platform, and want a slice of $50K this Giving Tuesday, head over to givebutter.com/giving-tuesday to learn more and apply.

About 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.

About Gravyty
Gravyty is your force for good. Their ecosystem of products equips you to engage with your community authentically, increase fundraiser capacity and personalize digital fundraising efforts. Learn more at gravyty.com. 

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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Meet Floyd. This brand-new New Yorker believes deeply in the power of community. His excitement for Giving Tuesday started with a campaign of childhood sports photos that spread across social media. He’s teaching how to coalesce your community, how to plan your campaign, and making it more than just a day. He's sharing his years of learning and adding in some awesome resources from our GiveButter friends. Tune in to get a blueprint for a campaign that inspires denotations and creates rabid fans of your mission.  

💡Learn 

• How to gather your community around a day of giving
• The 4 S’s of Success for your Giving Tuesday campaign 
• The power of playing the long game when developing partnerships

Today’s Guest
Floyd Jones, Community and Partnerships Lead, Givebutter

Episode Highlights

• Floyd’s story (4:00)
• Setting the scene for what opportunity there is for nonprofits this year with Giving Tuesday (8:00)
• Givebutter Gives Back (11:50)
• Reimagining your Giving Tuesday Campaign (16:00)
• Where to start (22:00)
• Partnerships 2.0 (25:00)
• Cutting through the clutter (29:00)
• Floyd’s One Good Thing: Lead with Love (43:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/341

About Our Sponsor Givebutter 💛
Welcome to Giving Tuesday prep week, presented by Givebutter. Givebutter is giving back again this Giving Tuesday by donating $50K to verified nonprofits. If you’re looking for a free, easy-to-use fundraising platform, and want a slice of $50K this Giving Tuesday, head over to givebutter.com/giving-tuesday to learn more and apply.

About 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.

About Gravyty
Gravyty is your force for good. Their ecosystem of products equips you to engage with your community authentically, increase fundraiser capacity and personalize digital fundraising efforts. Learn more at gravyty.com. 

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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Welcome back to our Friday Series The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. This week we're taking on the discussion about the base with Do-Gooder Mike Duerksen, founder of BuildGood who's breaking down Habits of an Impactful Annual Giving Officer. We're bringing tips, case studies and the Do's/Dont's for a modern fundraiser. Tune in✌️

Special Guest
Mike Duerksen, CEO + Founder, BuildGood

Episode Highlights

• Introducing Mike Duerksen (1:15)
• What are the big picture questions we need to be asking (4:00)
• Habits of an impactful Annual Giving Officer (8:55)
• How to prioritize relationships in this role (20:50)
• KPI’s and success indicators that matter and some that don’t matter (34:40)
• Mental Health Minute (40:40)
• How to connect with Mike (44:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/340

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.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. It’s so much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement.

Sound like Virtuous might be a fit for your organization? Learn more today at virtuous.org.

About our Sponsor Gravyty
Gravyty is your force for good. Their ecosystem of products equips you to engage with your community authentically, increase fundraiser capacity and personalize digital fundraising efforts. Learn more at gravyty.com. 

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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Overview

Meet Kelly. She's the Founder and CEO of Unshattered, a nonprofit social enterprise whose mission is to end the addiction relapse cycle through ethical, sustainable fashion. The org provides job skills training and employment for women in recovery to help them build a path toward economic stability and sustained sobriety. Kelly's education is in Engineering Physics, her title is CEO, but her calling is Ambassador of Possibility. Come hear about this nonprofit that's only experienced a single relapse in six years💗

Today’s Guest
Kelly Lyndgaard, Founder and CEO, Unshattered

Episode Highlights

• Kelly’s story and journey to where she is today (3:45)
• Overview of Unshattered  (7:00)
• What is means to be an ambassador of possibility (11:00)
•  Three secrets of every Unshattered bag (18:25) 
• Unshattered’s investment collection of bags (26:45)
• What Kelly brings to the social good sector from the corporate world (29:30)
• What’s on the horizon for Unshattered (33:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Kelly’s life (39:50)
• Kelly’s One Good Thing: It becomes possible by being open handed (42:40)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/339

About 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.

About Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. It’s so much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving,  and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement.

Sound like Virtuous might be a fit for your organization? Learn more today at virtuous.org.

About Gravyty
Gravyty is your force for good. Their ecosystem of products equips you to engage with your community authentically, increase fundraiser capacity and personalize digital fundraising efforts. Learn more at

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Meet Amy. She's a lawyer and art historian who uses works of art to sharpen observation, analysis, and communication skills. By showing people how to look closely at art, she helps them hone their visual intelligence to recognize the most pertinent and useful information as well as recognize biases that impede decision-making. She's not here to change your biases; she's here to make you aware of them 👀

💡Learn:

• The art of perception in fundraising
• The Four A's of Critical Inquiry
• The dangers of assumptions and biases

Today’s Guest
Amy Herman, Founder + President, The Art of Perception

Episode Highlights

• Amy’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)
• The Art of Perception (12:00)
• The Art of Perception in Fundraising (15:00)
• Assumptions and Biases (23:40)
• Visual Intelligence (31:30)
• Four A’s of critical inquiry: Assess, Analyze, Articulate, and Adapt (33:10)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Amy’s life (36:45)
• Amy’s One Good Thing: As human beings, we have  two ears and one mouth for a reason. We need to use them proportionately. (41:45)

About Our Sponsor Slingshot Group
Our friends over at Slingshot Group partner with nonprofits to recruit and hire great leaders, build remarkable teams, and unleash your mission’s potential.
You know we talk often about how much your organization’s culture matters especially today -  in being not just being a place that attracts talent - but also becomes a magnet to connect donors to your mission. Sound like Slingshot Group might be a fit for your organization? Learn more at slingshotgroup.org.

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.

About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. It’s so much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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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