357. Adopting the Startup Mentality to Build Resilient Organizations - Dominic Kalms

Overview
Meet Dominic. He’s an entrepreneur, founder, philanthropist and a big believer in our collective ability to achieve more together through technology. Today, Dominic is CEO of B Generous, which is changing how people donate to nonprofits through the first-ever philanthropic credit product. We chat about practices and mindsets that will set your nonprofit up for resiliency and success even amid challenging times.

💡Learn

• How nonprofits can learn from start-ups + lean into innovation 
• The pillars of resilient nonprofit organizations 
• Fundraising during economic downturns
• Opportunities to lean into creative + digital marketing

Today’s Guest
Dominic Kalms, CEO + Founder, B Generous

Episode Highlights

• Dominic’s story and journey to where he is today (4:00)
• How nonprofits can think more like businesses (12:35)
• Building resilient organizations (16:55)
• Adjusting your mindset (21:55)
• How the success of e-commerce can be applied to philanthropy  (25:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Dominic’s life (28:20)
• Dominic’s One Good Thing: Failure is a prerequisite to success. (43:00)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/357.

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. 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 engagement. Learn more today at

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