We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Grab your headphones - it's time for a season wrap-up episode! 🎉 Jon, Becky, and Julie are breaking down the biggest takeaways, game-changing insights, and unforgettable stories that made season 9 one for the books. We’re talking favorite quotes, pinch-me moments, and all the feels as we wrap up this chapter and gear up for what’s next. Tune in and take notes✍️Episode HighlightsA look back at Season 8 (0:35)Through lines from Season 8The power is in the collective (5:30) Embrace tension (11:45) We need your missions' stories (16:00)What is your culture strategy? (22:30)Taking care of ourselves starts internally (27:00)One Good Thing (40:15)Jon: Build scaffolding around your growth mindset.Becky: "Taking space will help you find space.” -Jeff ShuckJulie: "Caring doesn't mean you have to carry it all." + “You have your own back."For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/565.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Amy, Nelvin, Erin + Brooke. Are you looking for insights on future-proofing your organization against the ever-evolving landscape of challenges and opportunities in the sector? They’ve got you covered in this Responsive Nonprofit Summit Replay. From embracing failure to building resilient teams and fostering innovation, discover actionable approaches to ensure your nonprofit remains agile, sustainable, and impactful in the face of uncertainty.💡Learn Ways to Create a Culture that Embraces Failure + Innovation  How to Focus on Sustainability - Organizationally + as Individuals The Importance of Leveraging the Power of CommunityToday’s GuestsAmy Freitag, President, The New York Community Trust Nelvin Johnson, Director of Advancement, Feed the ChildrenErin Davison, President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest LouisianaBrooke Richie Babbage, Founder + CEO, Bending Arc ConsultingEpisode HighlightsHallmarks of a future-proof organization (2:30)Personal and organizational sustainability (7:40)Limiting factors in the nonprofit sector (12:10)Fostering urgency to adapt and evolve (16:30)Embracing failure (20:40)How community foundations work together to tackle major issues (25:05)Building resilience and adaptability (29:00)Cultivating growth and impact through community engagement (36:15) One Good Things from Amy, Brooke, Erin + Nelvin (38:35)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/564.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Mia, Taneshia, Tammy + Shaun. In this Responsive Nonprofit Summit replay, our expert panel explores how to manage change within the nonprofit sector, especially as the need to adapt and innovate grows. They share practical strategies, case studies, and lessons learned. While 'managing change' can present challenges, we view it as an opportunity. Join us to discover how embracing transformation can unlock potential within your teams and missions.💡Learn The importance of creating a culture of empowerment The role of safety when it comes to taking risksTips for open and transparent communicationsToday’s GuestsMia Henry, Founder + CEO, Freedom LiftedTaneshia Nash Laird, Inaugural President & CEO, Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural CenterTammy Tibbetts, Co-Founder + CEO, She's the FirstShaun Lee, Co-Founder + CEO, 6 LeversEpisode HighlightsMindsets around change (2:25)Hallmarks of healthy cultures  (9:00)Justice-centered leadership (11:50)How to communicate about change (17:35)Creating a culture of stability + innovation  (24:15)Power dynamics that prevent change (29:30)One Good Thing (35:00) For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/563.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Tappan. A veteran organizer with two decades of experience, she’s the Senior Director of Programming and Strategy at HeadCount, where they’re revolutionizing voter engagement through the power of music 🎶At HeadCount, Tappan has spearheaded innovative campaigns that connect musicians with their fans to inspire democratic participation 🗳️She’s all about understanding different fandoms to build trust and engagement, meeting audiences where they are through various platforms and messengers. Tune in to this “How It’s Built” episode to discover how HeadCount is making every vote count.💡 LearnHeadCount’s Mission + Impact How It’s Built: New Voter Engagement Campaigns Pro Tips + Lessons LearnedToday’s GuestTappan Vickery, Senior Director of Programming and Strategy, HeadcountEpisode HighlightsTappan’s story and journey to where she is today (4:30)Overview of Headcount (6:30)HeadCount’s impact (10:00)Strategies for engaging and activating younger generations (18:00)How It’s Built: New Voter Engagement Campaigns (22:40)How HeadCount engages and activates volunteers (26:40)Pro tips + lessons learned (32:15)A powerful story of philanthropy in Tappan’s life (39:00)Tappan’s One Good Thing: Your vote always matters. (43:35)How to connect with Tappan and Headcount (44:40)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/562.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Channon, Lindsey, Michelle, and Jennifer. They’re here to help us name the elephant in the room: retention🐘 But, we aren’t just talking about retaining our donors - the greatest retention issue that isn’t talked about enough is the retention of our nonprofit staff. For a sector built on relationships, we have to build a culture that creates retention from the inside out.  Tune in to this replay from the Responsive Nonprofit Summit that doesn’t hold back on what we need to do to create working environments teams won’t need to heal from.💡Learn About the reality of nonprofit staff retention and burnout crisisThe importance of aligning employee passions, strengths, and growth opportunitiesTips for leaders to model self-care, work-life balance, and transparent decision-makingToday’s GuestsChannon Lucas, Chief Administrative Officer, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Lindsey Fuller, Executive Director, The Teaching WellJennifer Mulholland, Principal and Co-Founder, PlentyMichelle Flores Vryn, Head of Development, iNaturalistFor more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/561.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Amber. Her journey through nonprofit work is winding (literally!)🛣️  In college, she took off on a 3-month cross-country road trip with her best friend to volunteer in over 20 states. When she returned home, she launched Activate Good, a nonprofit that has mobilized over 50,000 volunteers to help hundreds of causes in her hometown, Raleigh, NC. She recently transitioned out of her Executive Director role and is sharing how she did it in this “How It’s Built” episode. Tune in to hear how organizations can priotize succession and transition planning that takes care of all the people involved.💡 LearnWarning Signs of BurnoutHow It's Built: Leadership Transition Planning Pro Tips + Lessons LearnedToday’s GuestAmber Melanie Smith, speaker, nonprofit founder, social entrepreneur + YouTuberEpisode HighlightsAmber’s story and journey to where she is today (3:55)Barriers to people getting started volunteering (10:30)Amber’s observations around turnover in the nonprofit sector (14:55)How It’s Built: Creating a plan for nonprofit leadership transition and succession (20:50)Pro tips and critical lessons (35:55)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Amber’s life (40:20)Amber’s One Good Thing: If you're in a leadership position, make sure that you're listening and paying attention to those in your circle. (42:30)How to connect with Amber (44:30)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/559.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Neda, Dr. Bertrhude, Jeff, and Kelly. This panel of experts is here to show us how to leverage modern media to scale your impact. It’s time to invest + fuel + activate around cause areas through the power of media. Influence is currency. Connection is currency. Activation is currency. Embrace the tension and release control of your message. Tune in to remember the transformative power of your story and get ready to activate around it. 💡Learn How to leverage storytelling and authenticity to connect with audiencesThe importance of providing value and meeting the needs of your communityTips for leaning into a holistic, multi-channel approach to marketing and mediaToday’s GuestsJeff Rosenblum, Co-founder, QuestusNeda Azarfar, Founder, Nazar WorksDr. Bertrhude Albert, CEO, P4H GlobalKelly Lyndgaard, Founder and CEO, UnshatteredEpisode HighlightsResettings your mindset around media (2:50)Opportunities in media for impact brands (6:00)Busting myths about media use for nonprofits (9:20)Media success stories for Unshattered (15:55)The importance of storytelling (18:25)Starting points for small nonprofits with limited resources (22:30)Empower not interrupt (28:00)How Unshattered plans to use media in the future (32:45)One Good Thing from Jeff, Neda, Kelly + Dr. B (35:40)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/559.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet David. He’s the co-founder of Wired Impact, which helps nonprofits build websites their visitors will love 💻❤️ He’s a firm believer that good marketing doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and he works to uncover opportunities within websites to help missions do more good in their community. In this episode of "How It's Built”, he’s sharing the essential steps for creating an impactful nonprofit website. Get ready to transform your nonprofit’s website with these tried and tested insights🛠️💪💡 Learn What your website should be doing for your org and your visitorsHow It's Built: Effective and Impactful Websites Pro Tips + Lessons LearnedToday’s GuestDavid Hartstein, Co-Founder, Wired ImpactEpisode HighlightsDavid’s story and journey to where he is today (3:35)The opportunity + impact for nonprofit websites today  (8:20)Questions to ask yourself to see if you need a new website (12:10)Playbook: How to build an impactful website (15:25)Website conversion rate killers (27:00)Lessons learned + pro tips (36:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in David’s life (43:30)David’s One Good Thing: The big things become small and the small things become big.  (47:20)How to connect with David and Wired Impact (51:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/558.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Miry, Vik,  Nhu + Kyle. They’re here to help you unlock sustainable impact through recurring giving! Recurring giving isn't just a fundraising strategy; it's a catalyst for sustainable impact. In this Responsive Nonprofit Summit Reply, they’re sharing actionable insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to cultivate and maintain a successful recurring giving program. Tune in for a rich conversation with tools and tips to amplify your mission and engage your supporters.💡 LearnHow to treat recurring giving as a product and campaignWays to lean into impactful storytellingTips to balance acquisition and retention strategiesToday’s GuestsMiry Whitehill, Founder + Executive Director, Miry’s ListVik Harrison, Co-creator, charity: water + Founder, Mission CriticalNhu Te, Founder & Content Strategist, NTB ContentKyle Roosen, Sr. Marketing & Communications Director, Tim Tebow FoundationFor more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/557.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Join Becky and Jon as they relive the incredible energy of Impact Uprising and explore the key themes that emerged from the community. Discover the courage to drive change, the importance of tapping into inner power, and the transformative potential of collective action. Plus, they'll share details about the new Impact Uprising membership. Tune in to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to be part of the movement!💡 LearnAbout the power of collective action and community The importance of tapping into your inner power and authenticityHow to be part of the Impact Uprising membershipFor more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/556.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter