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We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
The We Are For Good Podcast brings nonprofit professionals + everyday changemakers into conversations with the most innovative, heartwired leaders in social impact. Hosted by Jon McCoy + Becky Endicott, each episode unpacks fresh mindsets, practical skills + inspiring stories designed to help you work smarter, build healthier cultures + accelerate our collective impact.Join our value-aligned community—it’s free—at weareforgoodcommunity.com.About We Are For GoodWe Are For Good is a storytelling…
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- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
237. You're a Manager... Now What? - Kristin Bloomquist
Meet Kristin. This certified coach left a 30+ career as an international advertising veteran when she jumped full tilt into creating a business empowering…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
236. What Matters Right Now: Ethical Storytelling - Vik Harrison, Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
Happy dance for the week so many have asked about💃 Join this week's 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022 as we dive into Ethical Storytellingwith Vik Harrison…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
235. Storytelling Your Mission through the Power of Video - Derek Watson
Meet Derek. This filmmaker and storyteller has captured story in nearly 50 countries and believes everyone has a story - but the way it's told possesses the…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
234. Growing a Board that Cares About Inclusion - Christal Cherry, and Dr. Renee Rubin Ross
Meet Christal and Dr. Renee. These two equity teachers are bringing the race discussion to your board to grow one that cares about inclusion and values all…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
233. What Matters Right Now: Corporate Partnerships 2.0 - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Susan McPherson
Is it our birthday or something?!🥳🤩 Join this week's 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022 as we dive into Corporate Partnerships 2.0 with Susan McPherson, our queen…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
232. Revolutionizing Youth Empowerment: Equipping "Youth-in-Care" with Legal Advocacy Training - Michelle Bain
Meet Michelle. If you're looking for foster kids' superwoman, she's right here🦸🏾♀️ This badass attorney had a simple idea: teach youth from "care" the law ➡️…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
231. Defining Your Nonprofit's Brand Purpose + How to Bring It to Life - Rob Feakins
Meet Rob. After surviving cancer, this writer and former chief creative officer pivoted to something that felt more meaningful and purposeful. He's an…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
230. What Matters Now: Leaders as Thought Leaders - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Tania Bhattacharyya
Tune in to this week's 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022 as we dive intoThought Leadership is Now with Tania Bhattacharyya, our queen of thought leadership…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
229. Finding Hope in the Midst of Pain: The Mission of Paul's Place - Amy Torrez
Meet Amy. She knows what it's like to be displaced during a loved one's medical emergency. And she's removing those barriers for future families. Amy founded…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
228. The Superpower of Stickiness to Grow Believers for Your Organization - Dr. Pamela Divinsky
Meet Pam. This heart-wired Canadian paired her economics Ph.D. with the impact sector, and that research is powering "stickiness" attracting people and getting…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
227. What Matters Right Now: Investing in Digital - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Dana Snyder
We're halfway through our Friday series on 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022! This week we're talking through our 4th trend: Investing in Digital with the person…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
226. Embracing New, Creative + Better Ways of Thinking, Planning + Working - Veronica LaFemina
Meet Veronica. Welp, it's happened. We're flummoxed. Veronica has made us believers in the one-sheet strategic plan. Seriously! She's advising nonprofits to…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
225. How to Navigate Imposter Syndrome + The Hallmarks of Great Leadership - Marc Pitman
Meet Marc. This sought-after leadership executive coach is passionate about teaching leaders how to conquer imposter syndrome to develop a rare level of…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
224. What Matters Right Now: Mindsets for Fundraising - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Mallory Erickson
This Friday series on 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022 is 🔥! This week we're talking through our 3rd trend: Mindsets for Fundraising. And there was truly no…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
223. The Importance of Data Security to Protect our Missions - Ari Schapiro and Peter Wheeler
Meet Ari + Peter. We work so hard to document our donor data - so why aren't we better securing this most precious resource?! Our friends over at Auth0 ⭐️ are…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
222. Level-Up Your Impact Through Purposeful Marketing + 2022 Nonprofit Marketing Trends You Can’t Ignore - Maria Bryan
Meet Maria. This nonprofit digital marketing whiz centers her work solely in driving "purposeful marketing." We're talking about how to level-Up your impact…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
221. What Matters Right Now: Think Like a Business - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Evan Feinberg
This Friday series on 8️⃣ Trends That Matter in 2022 is 🔥! This week we're diving deep into our 2nd trend: Think Like a Business. And it feels like Christmas…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
220. Ending Global Poverty with Dignity + Entrepreneurship: The Mission of The Adventure Project - Becky Straw
Meet Becky. This tenacious social entrepreneur is the Co-founder and Chief Enthusiast of The Adventure Project, a nonprofit movement “adding venture” capital…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
219. Leveraging Business Principles for Deeper Impact: The Mission of Orangewood Foundation - Chris Simonsen
Episode HighlightsChris’s story and journey to where he is today (2:45)Business principles from the for profit sector Chris is applying today as CEO…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
218. Nonprofit Trends that Matter: #1 Culture Matters - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Aila Malik
Oh mercy! Our data analytics are pinging on last week's 8️⃣ trends that matter in 2022, and this week we're going deep into our 1st trend: Culture Counts. And…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
217. Robots Make Bad Fundraisers: Maintaining the Heart in the Digital Age - Steven Shattuck
Meet Steven. He's one of our favorite content creators and nonprofit thought leaders, and we're chatting about how to make tech work for nonprofits - without…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
216. New Year. New Mindsets for Fundraising. - Rhea Wong
MEET RHEA. This Brooklyn thought leader, seasoned fundraiser, and amazing podcast host is sharing how to get in the right mindset as you move into this new…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
215. 8 Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2022 - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
Join Jon and Becky as we break down our 8 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2022 that we believe every nonprofit should prioritize moving into the new year…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
214. Creating a Robust Network for Social Impact - Dr. Michelle Shumate
Meet Michelle. This Northwestern University professor is an expert on building networks for social impact. We highly recommend this episode to any person…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
213. Making Tech + Crypto Accessible for Every Nonprofit: The Every.org Story - Tina Roh and Mark Ulrich
Meet Tina and Mark. These two Stanford classmates helped build Snap and Pinterest, then left the for-profit tech world behind to launch a groundbreaking social…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits212. Six Takeaways + One Good Thing From Season 4 - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE, and Julie Confer
Season 4 Finale 🎉 Tune in to hear the biggest takeaways we've gleaned from the 153 episodes recorded in 2021. Best of Season 4 + Year-in-Review joins Jon…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
211. Good Humans of 2021 - Sue Ann Arnall
Meet Sue Ann. She's a mother, writer, philanthropist, humanitarian, justice warrior, and member of the Giving Pledge. Spending just a few minutes in Sue Ann's…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
210. Good Humans of 2021 - Trinity Heavenz
Meet Trinity. Friends, we are truly honored to share this story of an incredibly resilient, compassionate Ugandan entrepreneur who's upskilling the next…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
209. Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership: Embracing Self Reflection - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Kishshana Palmer
📢SPECIAL GUEST on Friday Convo! (Who is not only the foremost global expert on progressive nonprofit leadership but she also happens to be one of our favorite…
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208. A Pep Talk for 2022: Trends + Advice for Every Nonprofit in the New Year - Katie Appold
Meet Katie. As a former nonprofit ED, she's been in the trenches from fundraising to ops to marketing before becoming an industry leader. Today, she leads Do…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
207. Creative Ways to Grow Revenue for Your Nonprofit + Building Inclusive Narratives - Kimberly O'Neil
Meet Kimberly. She's an award-winning professor, executive leader, and social good expert who served as the youngest African-American female city manager in…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
206. Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership: Embracing Empathy - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
Loving the feedback on our latest Friday series discussing the next generation of nonprofit leaders, and what skills are needed to lead and thrive in this new…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
205. Systems to the Rescue + Time-Saving Hacks for Every Nonprofit Professional - Rachel Bearbower
Meet Rachel. We throw new strategies, innovations and trends your way - and we know how overwhelming it can feel (especially for small teams), so we're…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
204. Strategic Planning 101 + How to Help Your Board Become Better Fundraisers - Sabrina Walker Hernandez
Meet Sabrina. You asked for a strategic planning conversation, and oh wow, did this incredible expert deliver! She's answering how to keep your strategic plan…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
203. Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership: Embracing Risk - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
We've heard you. You liked our focus on young professionals and kindergarten habits, but it's time for us to dig deeper with nonprofit leaders. And here's the…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
202. Hope is Alive: How Shoes That Fit Continues to Innovate to Reach More Kids - Amy Fass
Meet Amy. She's the rockstar executive director of Shoes That Fit providing new athletic shoes to underprivileged children nationwide. You may think why shoes?…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
201. From Sales to Fundraising: Lessons Learned After Knocking on Nearly 100,000 Doors - Jake Savage
Meet Jake. Every wondered what possesses someone to run 50 miles? For Jake - it's about passion. After learning about the plight of women and children who are…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
200. Growing a Global Kindness Community - Mark Longbottom, Purposely Podcast
We're pretty sure Mark was one of our first WAFG friends. He found us early on from darn-near-halfway around the world, and our mutual admiration for each…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
199. Community Week: Personalization, Segmentation, and the Transformational Power of Gratitude - Aimee Furrie
Ya'll. University of Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association has a STORY! 🎧Tune in and hear what happened when its students sent more than 32,000…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
198. Community Week: The Promise of Generation Alpha + the Mission of In a Perfect World - Manuela Testolini
Meet Manuela. We met this L.A. founder in our Community and in PRO, and we positively fell in love with the simple beauty in her nonprofit's mission. After…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
197. Donor Engagement Kindergarten Style: Small Things Matter - Jonathan McCoy and CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE
We're concluding our final episode in our Friday series, Donor Engagement: Kindergarten Style with this week's discussion about why Small Things Matter…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
196. Your Playbook for Creating an Engaging Digital Annual Report - Josh Kligman
Meet Josh. He believes it's time for your annual report to undergo a makeover. In fact, he believes your annual report has tremendous potential to get your…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
195. Democratizing Donor Advised Funds to Grow Philanthropy for All - John Bromley
Meet John. He's tired of seeing donor advised funds sitting around unspent. He's democratized the DAF world, and he wants you and your kids to be an active…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
194. Donor Engagement Kindergarten Style: Share Equally - Jonathan McCoy and CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE
We're diving back into another Friday series discussions, Donor Engagement: Kindergarten Style. This week we're discussing how to Share Equally. What happens…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
193. Lead with We: The Revolutionary Power of Collaborative Leadership - Simon Mainwaring
Meet Simon. He's a global brand expert who's on a mission to see social good brands embrace a radical, reimaged and reengineered way to do business based on…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
192. The Great Resignation is Here. How to Leverage it as the Great Opportunity - Sally Bryant
Meet Sally. She began her career on the advancement team at her alma mater, Washington State University, before running one of the country's largest and most…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
191. Donor Engagement Kindergarten Style: Use Your Listening Ears- Jonathan McCoy and CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE
We continue to arm ourselves with graham crackers and apple juice to fuel these Friday series discussions, Donor Engagement: Kindergarten Style. This week we…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
190. Virtual? Hybrid? What's Working Now In Fundraising Events - Rebecca Alfred
Meet Rebecca. She's bringing her expertise in building donor experience events to the table for a conversation around virtual and hybrid fundraisers. Her…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
189. The Playbook for Building a Marquee Culture Within Your Organization - Mark Miller and Ted Vaughn
Meet Mark and Ted. They know two how to build two things incredibly well: brand and culture. There’s an invisible threat most companies don’t realize is…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
188. Donor Engagement Kindergarten Style: Play Nice in the Sandbox - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
We've been hearing great feedback from our new Friday series, Donor Engagement: Kindergarten Style. This week we dive into what we can learn from Playing…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
187. Humility-Based Leadership Unlocking a Global Impact - Lola Adedokun
Meet Lola. She's the director of the African Health Institute and the Program Director for Child Well-Being at the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. She is a…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
186. Storytelling for Social Impact + Building Narrative Intelligence - John Trybus
Meet John. He's got a couple of titles: social impact professor, executive director of Georgetown University's Center for Social Impact Communications, 🐵Jane…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
185. Donor Engagement Kindergarten Style: The Golden Rule - Jonathan McCoy and CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE
Are you aware that everything you ever wanted to know about NEXT LEVEL donor engagement is found in those time-honored lessons learned in kindergarten? We're…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
184. How a Food Pantry Pivoted Mission Delivery to Deepen Impact - LaVal Brewer
Meet LaVal. As CEO of South County Outreach based near L.A., it's his goal to transform the organization’s Food Pantry into a place where people who are in…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
183. The Key Ingredients to Rock Your Year-End Giving Campaign - Caroline Fothergill
Meet Caroline. She's a Marketer on a Mission, and today she's walking us through how to build a year end campaign. The time is now! She's giving an overview of…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
182. Friday Convos with Young Pros: How to Attract + Retain Young Pro Talent at Your Organization - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE, and Julie Confer
Join Jon and Becky for their final installment of the Young Professionals Series discussing how and why you should be attracting young professionals to your…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
181. Fundraising on Zoom?! + How Tech is Powering Missions to Grow Impact - James Citron
Meet James. He's the CEO of Pledge, the leading charitable donation platform powering virtual, Livestream, and e-commerce fundraising. Pledge recently created…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
180. Developing a Magnetic Brand + Using Instagram to Build Community - Carolyn Stine
Meet Carolyn. She worked in the fashion industry for a decade doing digital strategy, marketing and ops before leaving corporate America to start her own…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
179. Real Talk: Lynne's Mental Health Journey - Lynne Wester
Welcome to Day 5 of Mental Health Week on the We Are For Good Podcast. Don't miss our roundup of resources to dig deeper at weareforgood.com/mentalhealthMeet…
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178. The Experience of Being a Black Fundraiser + Well-Being Through the Prism of Mental Health - Nneka Allen
Welcome to Day 4 of Mental Health Week on the We Are For Good Podcast. Don't miss our roundup of resources to dig deeper at weareforgood.com/mentalhealthMeet…