319. How to Channel Your Passion + Build a Platform for Good - Monica Yunus

Overview
Meet Monica. This internationally renowned soprano believes in the power of the arts to gather, unify & awaken positive change. She's the co-founder of Sing for Hope, a leading nonprofit that brings arts outreach programs to communities in need and presents initiatives that make the arts accessible to all. We're talking about scaling up a nonprofit and using your platform for good. This operatic superstar-for-good absolutely exceeded our Ungettable Get expectations!

💡Learn

• Scaling a nonprofit from the ground up
• How to approach partnerships with corporations & municipalities
• Flexing your platform for good
• The mission story of Sing for Hope

Today’s Guest
Monica Yunus Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, Sing for Hope

Episode Highlights

• Monica’s story (5:00)
• Overview of Sing for Hope (8:30)
• Sing for Hope’s programs (16:00)
• Scaling a nonprofit (27:15)
• Monica’s advice for those looking to start a nonprofit (29:45)
• Creating magical partnerships (33:10)
• Using your gifts and showing up authentically (37:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Monica’s life (41:00)
• Monica’s One Good Thing: Be good to yourself. (49:00)

For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/319

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 e

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