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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 Nonprofits689. No Human Is Illegal: Reclaiming the Immigration Narrative - Carmen Patlan, Center for Immigrant Progress
In today's episode, Jon and Becky sit down with Carmen Patlan, Executive Director of the Center for Immigrant Progress (CIP), to highlight how her organization…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits688. Who Gets to Design Change? Power, Agency & Creating Sustainable Orgs - Chidi Asoluka, NewComm
Today we're sitting down with Chidi Asoluka — founder and CEO of NewComm — to ask a question every nonprofit leader should be wrestling with: who actually gets…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits687. The Path Forward: Leading With Purpose in 2026 - Seth Godin
This one is a grounding exhale.Today, we’re bringing you a powerful conversation from the We Are For Good Summit with our friend Seth Godin — it's for anyone…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits686. Learn, Serve, Explore: How Students of Service Is Shaping the Next Generation of Global Leaders - Amir Samandi
Meet Amir Samandi 🌎, founder of Students of Service (SOS) in San Antonio.In this episode, Amir shares how one study abroad experience sparked a bold vision: to…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits685. Begin Again: Reclaiming the Nonprofit Sector as Essential, Not Supplemental - Analía Weber, La Familia
Today, Jon and Becky sit down with Analía Weber, Development Director at The Family Center / La Familia, to explore a bold paradigm shift for the nonprofit…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits684. The Courage to Disappoint: Trust-Based Leadership for Nonprofits - Glennda Testone
What does it really take to lead with courage in the nonprofit sector—especially when growth, complexity, and crisis collide?In this powerful conversation, Jon…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits683. Why Most Capacity Building Fails — and What Works Instead - Leona Christy, Catalyst Exchange
Meet Leona 🤝, founder and CEO of Catalyst Exchange. Leona’s vision is bold and timely: to transform how nonprofits and schools build capacity—so leaders aren’t…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits682. Shift 12 — Boards: You Are The Culture Carriers (How Boards and Staff Shape Leadership Together) - Nakia James-Jenkins
Today’s episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we’re unpacking the mindset and strategy shifts…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits681. Shift 11 — Story as Infrastructure: How Narrative Shapes Culture + Drives Impact - Carolina García Jayaram
Today’s episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we’re unpacking the mindset + strategy shifts shaping…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits680. Shift 10 — Merge to Multiply: Scaling Impact Through Collaboration - Ananya Poddar
Today’s episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we’re unpacking the mindset + strategy shifts shaping…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits679. Shift 9 — Trust Is The Work Now - Abby Falik
Today’s episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we’re unpacking the mindset + strategy shifts shaping…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits678. Shift 8 — Creators Are Your Amplifiers: Build Trust Beyond Your Brand - Kathryn Baccash, TWLOHA
Today's episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we’re unpacking mindset + strategy shifts shaping the…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits677. Shift 7 — Volunteers as Core Capacity: Design Volunteer Systems for Growth - Jennifer Sirangelo
Today's episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we’re unpacking mindset + strategy shifts shaping the…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits676. Shift 6 — The Modern Donor Journey: Modernize Individual Giving for Today’s Donor - Mike Duerksen & Dana Snyder
Today's episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we’re unpacking mindset + strategy shifts shaping the…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits675. Shift 5 — Beyond the Prompt: AI Fluency is the New Digital Literacy for Nonprofits - Woodrow Rosenbaum, GivingTuesday + Elizabeth Kelly, Anthropic
Today's episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we’re unpacking mindset + strategy shifts shaping the…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits674. Shift 4 — Capacity Isn’t Extra: Build Your Foundation for Sustainable Growth - Brooke Richie-Babbage
Today's episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we’re unpacking mindset + strategy shifts shaping the…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits673. Shift 3 — People Leave: Make Transition Readiness Part of Your Culture - Naomi Hattaway
Today's episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we’re unpacking mindset + strategy shifts shaping the…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits672. Shift 2 — Communication to Connection: The Reconnection Era - Susan McPherson
Today's episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we’re unpacking mindset + strategy shifts shaping the…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits671. Shift 1 — Metrics With Meaning: Make Better Decisions With Less Noise - Ori Carmel
Today's episode launches our 12-part series 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over the next twelve episodes we're unpacking mindset + strategy shifts…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits670. The Power of the Pause: A New Year Self-Sync + Reflection - Jon, Becky, and Lindsey Fuller
This episode is a year-end exhale.Becky + Jon are joined by the incredible Lindsey Fuller for a cozy, heartfelt conversation as we gently close out 2025 and…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits669. How to Build Trust With Funders (and Know When to Walk Away) - Gloria Dixon
Trust isn’t built in boardrooms, it’s built in community. In this episode, Gloria Dixon (Director of Philanthropy + Executive Director, BECU Foundation) joins…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits668. Merge to Multiply: How a Purposeful Sunset Expanded Community Impact - Desiree Lyons, Namaste Direct + Kate Flatley, Women's Justice Initiative
Sunsetting isn’t failure—it’s leadership.In this episode, Becky sits down with Desiree Lyons, CEO of Namaste Direct, and Kate Flatley, Executive Director of…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits667. Working Session: How to Tell Stories That Drive Action with Jon and Becky
In this rapid-fire Working Session, Jon and Becky break down storytelling as a core nonprofit skill — not a marketing tactic — and share simple, practical…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits665. Working Session: Activate Your Board + Grow Your Pipeline with Rhea Wong
If year-end fundraising feels like an all-gas-no-brakes sprint, this Working Session is your moment to regroup, refocus, and rally your strongest allies. We…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits664. Working Session: Build Your Next Two Weeks of Content in 1 Hour - Julia Campbell
If creating content feels like a treadmill you can’t quite step off, this Working Session is your reset button. We brought in nonprofit marketing expert and…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits663. Working Session: LinkedIn Strategies for Year-End with Tania Bhattacharyya
If you want to show up meaningfully during the most generous—and most crowded—season of the year, LinkedIn may be your most overlooked year-end fundraising…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for NonprofitsGather At The Well: Is Your Workplace Actually Toxic? Self-Study, Burnout + the Courage to Stay or Go - Elandria Jackson Charles, Lindsey Fuller, and Naomi Hattaway
Feeling worn down by work or wondering if your burnout is more than just stress? You’re not alone. In this episode, Lindsey Fuller is joined with Elandria…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits662. Working Session: Make Your Year-End Emails Stand Out with Caroline Griffin
If you want your year-end emails to stand out in the noisiest inbox season of the year, this Working Session is your new playbook. We brought in marketer and…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits661. Working Session: Closing Major Gifts with Courage with Julie Ordoñez
If you need to close major gifts in the next five weeks, this Working Session is your new game plan. We brought in major gifts coach and CourageLab founder…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits660. Working Session: How to Grow Monthly Donors with Dana Snyder
If you want to raise more monthly gifts at year-end, this Working Session is your new playbook. We’re breaking down the simple changes that make recurring…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for NonprofitsGather At The Well: Re-Entry Without the Burnout: Return from Rest with Rhythm, Not Rush - Lindsey Fuller
We know that gut-punch feeling when your time off ends and the peace you just earned starts draining away before Monday even hits. We've all been there. Here’s…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits659. How to Design Impactful Programs with Dignity (Melissa Helmbrecht)
Meet Melissa Helmbrecht 🤝, the CEO of Give Back. Founded by Bob Carr, this organization is rewriting what opportunity looks like for young people who've faced…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits658. How a Student-Led Movement Sparked Global Change at Atlanta International School - Veronica McDaniel + Alice Abreu
Meet Veronica, the dedicated teacher and guiding force, alongside Alice, the passionate Senior at Atlanta International School (AIS) and Co-President of AIS…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits657. Championship Culture Meets Community Impact: The OKC Thunder Story - Erin Oldfield
Meet Erin 🤝, Vice President of Community Engagement and Executive Director of the Thunder Community Foundation. In this episode, we explore the story of the…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for NonprofitsGather At The Well: Turn Down the Volume - Boundaries, Stress, and the Architecture of Recovery - Lindsey Fuller
Turn Down the Alarm, Tune Into the Signal. That feeling of stress isn't a sign you're broken—it's your body's brilliant security system asking for your…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits656. Start Before You’re Ready: Building Good Natured Learning from the Ground Up - Becca Katz
Meet Becca 🤝, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Good Natured Learning. Her work reminds us that the deepest lessons often begin where the wilderness…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits655. We Are For Good + Givebutter: Locking Arms for Impact - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott, and Max Friedman
Special Episode: PART TWOIf you caught our Monday episode, you knew something big was coming—and today’s the day we finally get to share it. We Are For Good is…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits654. Five Years of We Are For Good: Lessons from the Journey - Jon, Becky and Julie
Special Episode: PART ONESomething big is coming. Today's episode is the conversation before the conversation. Join Jon, Becky + Julie - live in studio…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for NonprofitsGather At The Well: How to Plan Your Pause - Frameworks + Practices for Stepping Away - Lindsey Fuller
The pause only works if you plan for it. Here’s how to get ready to truly rest.Whether you’re heading into a sabbatical, PTO, or just a long weekend, this…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits653. Nonprofit Mergers Aren’t a Last Resort—They’re a Strategic First Choice - Christina Lowery, Kate Kiama, Nidhi Shukla + Tammy Tibbetts, She's The First and Girl Rising
Get ready for a warm and inspiring episode, friend, as we welcome the visionary leaders behind a truly groundbreaking moment: the phenomenal merger of Girl…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits652. Nonprofit Marketecture: Building Connected Systems to Scale Personalization - Maria Shanley and Charles Lehosit
Meet Maria (Director of Marketing + Data Management, Second Harvest Food Bank) and Charles (Senior Vice President at RKD)🤝. In this episode, dive into their…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits651. The Art of Sustainable Fundraising + Building Resilient Nonprofits - Christina Martin Kenny
Meet Christina Martin Kenny 🤝, founder of Guava Tree Strategies. In this episode, Christina shines a light on sustainable fundraising and why keeping…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for NonprofitsGather At The Well: The Power of the Pause - 3 R’s of Recovery - Lindsey Fuller
Have you ever wondered how pausing life for a moment can truly transform your well-being? 💫Welcoming you back to the series, we begin with Lindsey sharing her…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for NonprofitsA Mindful Pause + Meditation for Changemakers - Sonya Perez-Lauterbach
In this special episode, join Sonya Perez-Lauterbach as she warmly guides us through a truly transformative meditation designed to nurture your mental…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits650. Human-Centered Major Gifts: How to Build Your Pipeline - Tammy Zonker
Meet Tammy 🤝, the President + Founder of Fundraising Transformed and the Author of ‘Calling All Heroes’. With over 30 years of experience in fundraising, Tammy…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits649. Retention Is a Love Language: Using AI to Communicate With More Care (Not Just More Often) - Crystal Clark, Amina Mohamed + Michael Mitchell
Retention is about relationships. But most donor communications either feel too rushed or too robotic. This session is about doing things differently with the…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits648. Unlock Your Board’s Potential: Accountability, Succession, and Engagement - Christal Cherry
Our dear friend Christal Cherry and Founder + CEO of The Board Pro and F3 Fabulous Female Fundraisers is back for a third time—yes, a true 3-peat in podcast…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits647. Your Year-End Campaign Playbook: Launch Your Most Generous Season Yet - Jon and Becky
Feeling the year-end crunch? Wondering how to balance fundraising, community care, and your own well-being without feeling overwhelmed? 🫠In this episode, Jon…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits646. Community-Centered Program Design: Lessons from Arab Women United - Zahraa Alrafish
Meet Zahraa 🤝, the inspiring founder of Arab Women United. Zahraa’s vision is simple but powerful: to create spaces where Arab, immigrant, and first-generation…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits645. Fundraising That Lasts: 8 Practical Strategies for Retention, Revenue, and Campaigns - Tesha McCord Poe
Meet Tesha McCord Poe 🤝, the CEO + Founder of Joy-Raising. The fundraising trailblazer and the visionary behind Joy Raising. Tesha generously shares her…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits644. How One Org Raised $267,000 in Donor Advised Funds in Just One Day - Trish Davis and Mitch Stein
Meet Trish + Mitch 🤝 — Trish Davis, VP of Major Gifts + Planned Giving at Susan G. Komen, and Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy at Chariot. Together, they’re…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits643. How to Build a Volunteer-Centric Culture + Mobilize Your Volunteers - Jennifer Sirangelo, Points of Light
Meet Jennifer 🤝, the President + CEO of Points of Light. She’s leading the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service—mobilizing nearly 4…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits642. How to Break Down Silos + Pilot Innovation in Your Nonprofit - Nelle Miller, All Faiths Food Bank
Meet Nelle 🤝, the President + CEO of All Faiths Food Bank. From her start as a board member to leading the largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits641. 7 Tips to Building a Thriving Volunteer Program - Nicole Stewart, Boston CASA
Meet Nicole 🤝, the Executive Director of Boston CASA, a nonprofit that trains and supports volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits640. Policy, Funding, and Talent: 8 Nonprofit Trends Leaders Can’t Ignore - Stacy Palmer, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Meet Stacy 🤝, the dynamic CEO of The Chronicle of Philanthropy and a true force for good in the nonprofit sector. In this episode, we explore Stacy's journey…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits639. 5 Steps to Launch Campaigns That Scale: Lessons from BLM’s Black Play Matters - Cicley Gay
Meet Cicley 🤝 She’s the Board Chairwoman of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, where she’s shaping the future of racial justice and philanthropy…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits638. Leading Through Organizational Change: Practical Lessons for Nonprofit Leaders - Jesse Sanchez, The Neurodiversity Alliance
Meet Jesse 🤝 – the dynamic president of The Neurodiversity Alliance and a true champion for seeing the brilliance in every mind.From navigating ADHD and…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits637. Building Movements, Not Campaigns: Agency, Belief + Community for Nonprofits - Eric Brown, Whiteboard
Meet Eric 🤝, Co-Founder of Whiteboard and a creative visionary helping purpose-driven brands change the world. From growing up in a log house in Georgia to…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits636. Making a Movement: Empowering Action - Jon and Becky
We’ve reached the final chapter of our Making a Movement series, and we’re leaning all in on what it truly means to empower action. This episode is a…
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits635. Making a Movement: Voice + Vision - Jon and Becky
Every movement starts with a message—but how do you make yours truly stick?In this reflective episode of Making a Movement: Voice + Vision, Jon and Becky…