We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Meet Ami. He’s an idealist committed to building a more connected, idealistic, and compassionate world🌍 He’s the founder and executive director of Idealist.org, which supports over 150,000 organizations and more than 1 million registered users, with 1.4 million monthly visitors💻 Tune in for a moving conversation about the power of grassroots movements, empowering young people, and seeing the shared humanity in all people. 💡 LearnThe story + mission of IdealistTips for keeping our idealism alive and thrivingWhy a global movement of idealists is more important than everToday’s GuestAmi Dar, Founder and Executive Director, IdealistEpisode Highlights Ami’s story and journey to where he is today (4:20)The vision for and story of Idealist.org (10:50)Staying connected to idealism (15:10)Vision for a global coalition of idealists (20:05)Engaging young people in idealism (27:50)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Ami’s life (33:30)Ami’s One Good Thing: If your dream or idea is a bad one, find out as soon as possible and don't do it. (39:00)How to connect with Ami (44:25)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/580.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, 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.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Welcome to Gather at the Well, where we’re all about microdosing wellness, creating human-centered systems, and retaining our greatest asset: our people. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement to reimagine how we relate to our work. Whether you're burned out, stressed, or thriving, Lindsey Fuller from The Teaching Well will guide you to reflect on your leadership, equip you with tangible tools for your team, and honor your humanity. It’s time to build work cultures we don’t have to heal from. Let’s dive in.In this episode of Gather At The Well, Lindsay dives into what it means to embrace change leadership—moving from just talking about change to actually leading it. She opens up about her own experiences balancing self-care with taking care of her team, and how community agreements can create healthier, more authentic team dynamics. From setting healthy boundaries to managing work-life balance, this chat is full of real talk and practical tips for leaders who want to build more supportive, equitable, and resilient workplaces. We hope you enjoy ❤️Episode HighlightsThought leadership vs change leadership and how we can move from talking about change to actually leading it (1:00)Somatic Pause: 10 Second Pause (3:00)Balancing self and collective care (4:00)Navigating the tension between individual and collective needs + how to use community agreements as a framework (6:00)A three-part process for creating and revisiting community agreements + challenges with implementing them (8:00)Professional authenticity and boundaries (15:00)Somatic Pause: Tension Release Exercise (20:00)Navigating work-life balance (25:00)Critical Hope: We have agency to shift into a place of balance (38:00)For more information + episode details visit weareforgood.com/episode/self-care-vs-collective-care.Connect with The Teaching WellWebsite / LinkedIn / X / Instagram / Facebook //Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Kishshana. With over 25 years in the social sector as an international speaker, trainer, and coach, she’s dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her new book "Busy Is a Four Letter Word", dropping Dec. 12th, calls out the toxic culture of busyness and lays out a five-star wellness plan covering everything from emotional health to community care💖 In this convo, we dive into how we can ditch the grind, prioritize our well-being, and build workplaces where vulnerability and support thrive 🤝 Tune in for real talk on leading with compassion and living a healthier, more fulfilling life.  💡 LearnWhy you need to rethink your approach to busynessHow to implement a holistic five-star wellness planThe importance of fostering a culture of openness, empathy, and support Today’s GuestKishshana Palmer, CEO, ManageMint Episode HighlightsKishana’s journey to writing her book “Busy is a Four Letter Word” (2:55)Exploring the Concept of Busyness (7:40)Rethink Method (13:40)The Five Star Wellness Plan (26:20)Creating a Supportive Work Environment (32:40)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Kish’s life (39:10)Kish’s One Good Thing: Work-life integration (41:55)How to connect with Kish and get her new book (43:25)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/579.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, 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.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

🎧 Replay Alert! Today, we’re bringing you an unforgettable conversation straight from our Impact Up gathering focusing on Pause ⏸️ If you’re looking to gain actionable ideas to enhance your organization’s culture and promote wellness at all levels, this panel is for you 🥳 We gathered leaders and missions we admire who have built cultures of wellness within their nonprofits, and this convo did not disappoint. They shared incredible insights on creating sustainable, supportive workplaces that prioritize the health and resilience of staff. Tune in!Panelists Marisol Pineda Conde, Deputy Director, The Teaching WellKirk Brown, CEO, Handy Inc.Maya Smith, President, Thoughtful HumanImpact Uprising Members get full access to all ImpactUp Replays, so this is your invitation to join us! You’ll get instant access to our member content hub - backed by hundreds of premium We Are For Good content resources + you’ll be invited to member-only gatherings, our private podcast and more. Join today at weareforgood.com. Episode HighlightsPersonal reflections on pausing (5:45) Building balanced cultures at The Teaching Well (10:10)Prioritizing staff well-being at Handy, Inc. (14:30)Investing in staff wellness (17:35)Creating wellness practices that are inclusive + responsive (22:50)Balancing immediate needs with playing the long game (25:50)How to create buy-in around wellness-oriented cultures (30:30)One Good Thing (34:25)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/578.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, 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.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Heather. She's the powerhouse behind Pause for Change and co-creator of The Possibility Project. She’s here to share her PAUSE Framework, a proven method for creating real, lasting change. This framework helps nonprofits co-create innovative solutions that truly serve their communities 🙌 Heather is guiding us through how this approach is shaking up the status quo. Tune in as we dismantle the notion of "the way it's always been done"  🛠️💡 LearnThe power of pausingThe PAUSE FrameworkHow to challenge the status quoToday's GuestHeather Hiscox, Founder + CEO, Pause for ChangeEpisode HighlightsHeather’s story and journey to where she is today( 2:50)How our habits reinforce the status quo (8:40)The PAUSE Framework (11:15)Using the PAUSE Framework (15:15)P - Package the challengeA - Assess uncertainty U - Understand stakeholdersS - Solution testing onlyE - Evidence-informed decisionsLong-term benefits of using the PAUSE Framework (19:35)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Heather’s life (24:20)Heather’s One Good Thing: Pause. (29:30)How to connect with Heather and get her book (32:21)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/577.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, 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.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Welcome to Gather at the Well, where we’re all about microdosing wellness, creating human-centered systems, and retaining our greatest asset: our people. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement to reimagine how we relate to our work. Whether you're burned out, stressed, or thriving, Lindsey Fuller from The Teaching Well will guide you to reflect on your leadership, equip you with tangible tools for your team, and honor your humanity. It’s time to build work cultures we don’t have to heal from. In this episode, Lindsey gets real about transforming our relationship to work and stress. Lindsey’s approach to microdosing wellness reminds us that “Wellness is your birthright.” It’s time to rethink productivity and create systems that support our well-being. The best part? The shifts we need are small and completely within our reach. Let’s embrace these changes and start healing out loud together.Episode HighlightsIntroduction to Gather at the Well (0:00)Changing our relationship with stress (3:15)Micro-dosing wellness (9:30)Somatic practice (15:50)Create a Coming Home Ritual (18:20)Somatic practice: Hydration Station (22:30)How The Teaching Well puts wellness into practice at work (23:00)Affirmations (32:25)Homework: Make a commitment to trying on the concept of micro-dosing wellness. (33:00)For more information + episode details visit weareforgood.com/episode/microdosing-wellness.Connect with The Teaching WellWebsite / LinkedIn / X / Instagram / Facebook //Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Lacey. As the founder of Balanced Good, she turned her challenges with postpartum depression and anxiety into a powerful mission to reshape parental leave in the nonprofit sector. As a mom of three, she gets how challenging it can be to build a career as a leader in the nonprofit sector while balancing the demands of parenthood💼👶 A sustainable work model isn't just good for people; it's good for business. Tune in to explore how organizations can prioritize wellness, create realistic workloads, and normalize taking breaks to combat burnout.💡 LearnThe state of paid leave in the nonprofit sectorThe importance of sustainable work models How to advocate for paid leaveToday's GuestLacey Kempinski, Founder + CEO, Balanced GoodEpisode HighlightsLacey’s story and journey to where she is today (3:55)State of paid leave in the nonprofit and impact sectors (6:50)Impact of paid leave (9:25)Advocating for paid leave (17:00)Building a parental leave plan in a day (19:45)Activation (22:50)A powerful moment of philanthropy (24:05)Lacey’s One Good Thing: Give yourself grace and give others grace. (26:05)How to connect with Lacey + Balanced Good (27:20)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/576.This episode is part of our Mental Health Week series. Explore all the episodes, find resources + more at weareforgood.com/mentalhealth.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Tune in for a special Mental Health Week episode: Practice the Pause with Sonya Perez-Lauterbach. 🧘‍♀️In this guided meditation, Sonya invites you to take a moment to breathe, slow down, and return to your body. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just starting out, remember—you can’t get it wrong! Your nervous system deserves the time to pause, and your body and mind will thank you for it. Join us as we explore simple mindfulness practices that help reduce stress and bring calm in a fast-paced world. Take the pause today—you’re worth it. 🫶For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/575.This episode is part of our Mental Health Week series. Explore all the episodes, find resources + more at weareforgood.com/mentalhealth.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Gloria. She is alive today because of one four-lettered word: hope. And she’s on a mission to leverage her life for the good of others so that they too would choose hope and choose to live💙 Alongside her team at Hope Booth, they’re transforming old telephone booths into immersive, evidence-based experiences that spread hope, offer mental health care, and connect people to vital resources. Tune in to hear this incredible story of resilience and the life-changing power of hope✨💡 LearnThe power of hope + making it accessibleThe mission + history of Hope BoothThe role of community + collaboration in driving innovative solutionsThis episode includes discussions about mental health challenges, including suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional or contact one of the helplines below:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123Lifeline (Australia): 13 11 14International Helplines: Find resources hereToday's GuestGloria Umanah, Founder + CEO, Hope BoothEpisode HighlightsOverview of Hope Booth (3:15)Gloria’s story and journey to where she is today (4:45)Gloria’s “Marking Moment” (8:45)The science of hope (17:00)Hope Booth’s launch + the public reception (21:45)The dreams for Hope Booth (33:15)A powerful story of philanthropy in Gloria’s life (37:45)How to help the Hope Booth today (43:05)Gloria’s One Good Thing: Fight to choose joy. (47:25)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/574.This episode is part of our Mental Health Week series presented by our friends at Givebutter. Explore all the episodes, find resources + more at weareforgood.com/mentalhealth.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Mallory. She's an executive coach, fundraising consultant, and author of What the Fundraising. She’s breaking down how the nonprofit sector’s reliance on transactional, scarcity-driven fundraising has led to burnout and declining giving. Plus, how chronic stress even blocks fundraisers from building meaningful relationships. Enter alignment fundraising—where self-awareness, self-care, and genuine connection take priority. Tune in to learn how shifting mindsets and integrating wellness can help you feel better, do better and raise more.💡 LearnThe problem with transactional fundraisingThe effects of chronic stress on fundraisers How to prioritize self-awareness + connection through alignment fundraisingToday's GuestMallory Erickson, CEO + Founder, Power Partners FormulaEpisode HighlightsMallory’s journey to where she is today (4:00)The problem with transactional fundraising (9:15)What stress and burnout prevent (17:10) The solution: aligned fundraising (26:10) A powerful moment in Mallory’s experience with aligned fundraising (33:40)Mallory’s One Good Thing: Take a moment and feel a feeling. Then acknowledge and validate that feeling. (38:55)Where to get the book, What the Fundraising (40:30)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/573.Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, 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.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter