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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
57. A Woman's Quest to Bring Inclusivity to the Boardroom and Third World Alike - Ingrid Gonzalez
Meet Ingrid. This French tech exec is passionate about creating more inclusive cultures, and it's a passion. As Chairwoman of globally renown nonprofit…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
56. Fighting for a Healthier World: How the Sierra Club Cultivates and Stewards 3.8 Million Members - Laurin Asdal and Michelle Epstein
Meet Laurin and Michelle. They're part of an extraordinary team of development professionals working to save our planet. Alongside their Sierra Club team…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
55. How to Set + Reach Your Goals with the Right Mindsets - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
Ok, only a small handful of us can really admit to liking the process of setting goals. We get it. We agree. But something happens when you really commit to a…
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54. Good Philanthropist Fireside Chat with Matt Larson
Meet Matt. He was a millionaire in his 20s, multimillionaire in his 30s, and sold his company for $103 million before the age of 40. So where does a brilliant…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
53. The Truth About Millennials and How to Engage Them In Your Mission - Dominique Calixte
Meet Dom. She's diving deep into the motivations and mindsets of millennials, and believe us, you want to hear this. You see, millennials more interested in…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
52. Cultivating Empathy - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
Join Jon and Becky as they chat through how to flex your empathy mindset for good. Empathy gives us the ability to put ourselves in other people’s shoes so we…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
51. Disrupting the Nonprofit Space + Building a Massive Community - Matthew Zachary
Meet Matthew. As a 25-year brain cancer survivor, the founder of the groundbreaking nonprofit Stupid Cancer and creator of the world’s first health podcast…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
50. How to Conquer The Ask: Five Key Steps of Solicitation - Lindsay Simonds
Meet Lindsay. She knows what we're all thinking: sometimes mustering up the courage to make “the ask” can be intimidating. She gets it, because she's been…
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49. 7 Tips to Cultivate a Growth Mindset- Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
This is the time. Your two mental coaches are here to pump you up and encourage you to grow more than ever as you prep for a new year. And we're diving…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
48. COVID-19 Response Story: How a Group of Restaurateurs Raised & Gifted $4M for Their Frontline Workers - Kathryn Lott and Lindsey Brown
Meet the Southern Smoke gals. You're about to find out what happens when a community of chefs, restaurateurs, foodies and Do Gooders get together in the name…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
47. How to Bring Your Best Self to Grant Applications - Dulari Gandhi
Meet Dulari. She's a triple threat (in a nice way) in the philanthropic sector as one of the program officers at the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
46. Podcast Replay: As Seen On Pokes PodCAS - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, and Becky Endicott, CFRE
Take a peek behind the curtain as Jon and Becky sit down with their alma mater's podcast to talk about our early professional days, how we met, our favorite…
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45. How to Reboot Annual Giving + Launch New Programs - Shawn Wills, CFRE
Meet Shawn. She's got an interesting case study about the hard pivot her organization took away from an events-based fundraising shop to developing an…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
44. Wellness and Life Balance for Nonprofit Leaders - Cynthia Gregory
Meet Cynthia. She's a nonprofit leader and certified Co-Active Coach who knows that no one works harder or deserves more validation than nonprofit fundraisers…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
43. 5 Tips to Cultivate a Bravery Mindset - Jonathan McCoy CFRE, and Becky Endicott, CFRE
We are ramping up to 2021 by getting our hearts and minds in the right place. And it only seemed fitting to start with a conversation on bravery as we embark…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
42. Empowering Women + Stomping Out Human Trafficking - Shannon Keith
Meet Shannon. Her drive to disrupt the social enterprise space and create lasting impact for sex trafficking survivors and those at risk led her to found and…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
41. A Mission to End Human Trafficking: The Story of Guardian Group - Jeff Keith
Meet Jeff. He's on a mission to disrupt U.S. sex trafficking networks and protect America’s children. Why? Because human trafficking is fastest growing crime…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
40. Community is Everything - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
When you understand the power of support, then you gravitate toward replicating it. When you understand the weight of pain, you want to move into spaces that…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
39. The 4 Corner Pieces of the Volunteer Engagement Puzzle - Lindsey Percival
Meet Lindsey. She's the Volunteer Engagement Specialist for Make-A-Wish America, whose mission is to create life-changing wishes for children with critical…
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38. Real Talk: Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome + Finding Acceptance - Dr. Amanda Burke
It's the week after the US elections, and there was really only one thing we wanted to focus on giving our community: healing. So we brought in the big…
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37. The Birthday Party Project: 12,000 Parties + Counting for Children Facing Homelessness - Paige Chenault
Meet Paige. She loves an over-the-top party, and the thought that some kids may not be able to celebrate their birthday due to homelessness spurred her to…
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36. How a Lunchbox Note Changed a Family Forever - Kristi Hayes
Meet Kristi. She's a mama on a mission. What started as a lunchbox note of encouragement blossomed into a journey with others to build loving communities…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
35. The Story of Keaton's Kindness Club - Holly Barrón
Meet Holly. She's the mom of a truly incredible kid. Eight years ago, Keaton was diagnosed with leukemia, and while he battled this terrible disease, he…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
34. Running for Social Justice + Racial Equality: The Story of MADabolic Washington DC
Meet Kamille, Eric & Corbin. They're three faces of a powerful Washington D.C. team who united a gym and a community around the change they wanted to see in…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
33. The Story of Gaining Ground Literacy - Lisa Shotts and Kirby Mackenzie
Meet Shotts & Kirby. They're teachers on a mission - a mission that completely gripped our hearts. If you love books, the Scholastic Book Fair or simply smile…
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32. Disrupt. Grow. Adapt. Repeat. - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
Daring innovation lies in the hands of dreamers. And when we honor that spirit, it creates truths we must never stop pursuing. Join Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and…
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31. The Ethics of Doing Good - Leigh Mathews
Meet Leigh Mathews. She's an Aussie nonprofit ethicist who's worked in the ‘do good’ sector for the last 15 years. In that time she set up her own NGO in…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
30. Minisode: End of Year Giving During an Election Year - Robin Cabral
Meet Robin. She's here to help us prep for end of year giving, especially during an election year, during our first “minisode”. She has great advice about how…
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29. Leveraging Young Professionals to Advance Your Mission - Shelley Danner
Meet Shelley. She's united her business acumen and passion for impact into a super cool project. Challenge Detroit offers paid fellowships to live, work - and…
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28. Steward Relentlessly - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
Gratitude will never be overstated nor should goodness be silenced. Grab a megaphone, a pen and paper, craft that immersive experience and embrace unparalleled…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
27. A Good Philanthropist Fireside Chat with Ross McKnight
Meet Ross. His thick Texas drawl and easy kindness will immediately put you at ease as we chat with this generous philanthropist. The self-professed big…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
26. The Urgent Case for Healthcare Philanthropy - Alice Ayres
Meet Alice. She’s the President & CEO of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) and the resident torchbearer for gratitude around her kitchen table…
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25. Cultivate + Mobilize Rabid Fans - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE & Becky Endicott, CFRE
Ever notice how one person’s profound passion can create a ripple? That’s our goal. Tossing a pebble into the hands of those who don’t simply want to make a…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
24. Becoming a Radical Change Agent - Tycely Williams
Meet Tycely. She's a dynamic leader, chief development officer and compelling storyteller. As a student of Dr. Maya Angelou, she seized the advice from this…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
23. How to Rock Donor Experience + Taking Stewardship to the Next Level - Lynne Wester
Meet Lynne.This self-professed Donor Relations Guru has built a career reimagining how we engage, show impact and thank donors in a more strategic, meaningful…
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22. It's not just about giving. It's about belief. - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE & Becky Endicott, CFRE
Our ethos is rooted in creatively running toward goodness. But at the end of the day, putting programs in place to ensure your donors can believe in the power…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
21. How to Start a Movement that Changes the World - Terri Broussard Williams
Meet Terri Broussard Williams. Terri is the Amazon #1 Best Selling Author of Find Your Fire. She believes leaders turn moments into movements, and she's…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
20. How to Grow An Email List to Power Your Nonprofit + Using Pinterest to Find New Donors - Jess Campbell
Meet Jess. She's tackling your email list: how to define it, grow it and flex it for greater engagement. Join us as she provides the Top 4 Ways to Grow Your…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
19. Simplify, Humanize + Tell A Great Story - Jonathan McCoy & Becky Endicott
Storytelling is the heartbeat of connection. And we strive to tell it rawly, transparently and kindly...because story opens the doors to the empathy required…
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18. Be a Better Leader by Being a Better Communicator ...Today! - Dr. Ryan Bisel
Meet Dr. Ryan Bisel. Ok. We'll admit it. Many nonprofit leaders have poor communication. The Professor of Organizational Communication talks through keeping…
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17. Creating Social Impact Through Documentaries - Melissa C. Potter
Meet Melissa. She was a PR exec for the likes of 50 Cent and Grandmaster Flash until she discovered her passion for social justice. She channeled that passion…
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16. Play the Long Game - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
Throw out the gimmicks and 'get rich quick' fundraising schemes! Join Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they share their second core belief to…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
15. How to Find + Center Your Values to Win at Work + Life - Brigette Zorn
Meet Brigette. She describes herself as “values obsessed.” With intimate storytelling and engaging activities, Brigette cuts straight through the small talk to…
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14. How Feeding Tampa Bay Acquired 15,000 Donors During Covid-19
Meet Thomas and Kelley. They believe food binds us. When COVID-19 hit Florida, their nonprofit, Feeding Tampa Bay, went into turbo innovation mode. They're…
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13. Nonprofit Boards: Who's at the Top Matters - Christal M. Cherry
Meet "The Board Pro", Christal M. Cherry. She's a woman on a mission. She's seen immobile nonprofit boards hold an organization's mission and people hostage…
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12. Leveraging the Power of Giving Days - Carol Pierce Goglia
Meet Carol. What happens when you take a major metropolitan area, throw out an audacious community giving challenge and start your clock for 18 hours? You have…
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11. How to Quiet the Fear + Embrace Risk - Diana Hartley
Meet Diana Hartley. This self-professed “creative rebel,” is working to disrupt how philanthropy is taught, perceived, experienced and imparted to her…
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10. The Story of the OKC Terror Attack: From Heartbreak to Hope - Kari Watkins
Meet Kari Watkins. The 28 year old was heading out the door to an MBA class when the unthinkable happened miles from her house. A bombing had been reported in…
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9. How to Keep Corporate Partners Engaged, Inspired + Happy - Mary Kate Tolan
Meet Mary Kate Tolan. This Oreo-loving Oregon girl is a manager on the Youth Development Programs team at ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Mary…
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8. How We Sleep at Night: The Founding of Free Mom Hugs - Sara Cunningham
Meet Sara Cunningham. She is an angry, organized mother. She's also the most loving, big-hearted human to offer 1,000s of strangers hugs. Listen in as Sara…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
7. Seven Core Beliefs to Transform Your Fundraising: Pt. 1 Everyone Matters - Jonathan McCoy and Becky Endicott
They're back. Today, Jon and Becky do a deep dive into why every organization should be placing people front and center AND on an equal playing field. This…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
6. How To Pivot Fundraising Events During COVID-19 - Lenora Oeters
Meet Lenora Oeters. This Strategic Director of the American Cancer Society's Global Headquarters shares how the organization is creatively embracing virtual…
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5. Transform Your Nonprofit's Social Media - Chris Fox
Meet our friend, Chris Fox. He's a digital brand whiz and brilliant storyteller who takes organizations' marketing needs to the next level with his smart…
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4. How to Create Inclusive Communities That Thrive - Yolanda F. Johnson
Meet Yolanda F. Johnson. She's building communities where everyone has a place. The Manhattan-based entrepreneur, fundraiser and author advocates for voices…
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3. How to Rethink Stewardship to Wow Your Donors - Brittany Fowler
Meet Brittany Fowler. This University of Tennessee Donor Relations Queen is passionate about ensuring all stewardship opportunities are as personal as…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
0. Introducing the We Are For Good Podcast
Meet Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE. They consider themselves creative rebels with a heart to merge brilliant creativity with missions that…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
1. How to Leverage Storytelling to Advance Your Cause - Julia Campbell
Meet Julia Campbell. Based in Boston, Julia is a global authority on digital storytelling, with happy clients spanning the globe from Moscow to San Francisco…
- We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
2. How to Save the Worldwide Water Crisis by Putting Ourselves Out of Business - Matt Hangen
Meet Matt Hangen. Besides serving as the President & CEO of one of the world’s most forward-thinking water charities, Water4, he’s most well-known for being a…
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Welcome! Glad You're Here.
Welcome to the We Are For Good Podcast! Changing the world is hard work, and we shouldn't try to do it alone. Join Jonathan McCoy and Becky Endicott as they…