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499. 6 Takeaways + One Good Thing from Season 8 - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Julie Confer

Dec 22, 2023

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Becky Endicott

Reflecting on Season 8, Jon, Becky, and Julie highlight key takeaways including the power of collective action and the need to create a future-ready organization. They discuss the importance of trusting your gut, making good mainstream, and realizing that the burden is not all on your shoulders. They also introduce We Are For Good PRO, a program offering capacity building and community for nonprofit professionals.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Expanding Networks and Inspiring Innovation

02:51 • 11min

The Power of Community and Collective Action

13:42 • 6min

The Power of Open-Handedness

19:21 • 16min

Making Good and Philanthropy More Mainstream

35:31 • 7min

Reflections, Invitation, and Gratitude

42:22 • 3min

Season 8 Finale 🎉 As another incredible chapter closes, join Jon, Becky, and Julie to take a look back at Season 8. We're reflecting on our favorite episodes, unforgettable mic drop moments and the key themes that shaped this season. From heartwarming highlights to action-packed insights, we've curated the best of the best for you. So, pull up a chair, plug in your headphones and let's get this conversation started!

Episode Highlights

Reflecting on guests Seth Godin and Dan Pallotta(1:30)
Six takeaways from Season 8
- You just need to decide. (4:40)
- It’s no longer business as usual. (12:00)
- There's power in the collective.(15:35)
- Proximity is power. (17:10)
- There are no perfect outcomes (23:30)
- Look over the horizon and create a future-ready organization (28:40)
Jon’s One Good Thing: Trust your gut. (33:00)
Julie’s One Good Thing: Make good mainstream. (34:30)
Becky’s One Good Thing: This is not all on your shoulders. (38:20)
Join us in We Are For Good PRO (41:35)

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