We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

It’s the Season 7️⃣ Finale 🎉 Tune in to hear the biggest takeaways we've gleaned from the 74 episodes we’ve aired during the season. We’re sharing our favorite episodes, mic drop and some big updates for this summer on the pod. Join Jon, Becky and Julie for a sneak peek behind the We Are For Good studio curtain👀Episode HighlightsTonesettingKey Takeaways from Season 71: Our mindset has to evolve.2: Get yo’ house in order.3: Evolve your mission to build for the next generation.4: Our funding has to evolve. 5: Evolve your storytelling to build believers. Jon’s One Good Thing: Surround yourself in community that sees, supports and amplifies your unique abilities, gifts and talents. (David Thomas of Morehouse College, shared by Darren Isom in Ep. 438)Becky’s One Good Thing: Stop looking at your donors as donors. Start looking at ALL your people as believers powering your movement.Julie’s One Good Thing: Everyone is experiencing life for the first time. Summer of Evolution For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/443.About our Sponsor Givebutter 💛Nonprofits use Givebutter to bring together multiple categories of tools, including mobile-friendly donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, email marketing, a built-in CRM, and so much more. Head to givebutter.com/weareforgood to sign up for your free account today and get started in minutes. 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 Jehán. Her journey took her from editing travel guidebooks in San Francisco to founding a nonprofit that creates holistic programs for women and children in Nepal, empowering them to build their own pathways out of poverty. Tune in to hear a case study of what happened when Sunsar Maya committed to a year-long stewardship plan through personalized attention, Chai with Me events and leveraging technology to automate donor engagement. You won't want to miss Jehán’s inspiring story which we know will give you some pep in your step to make a difference in the world🌎💡Learn Overview of Sunsar MayaCase Study: A Year of StewardshipLessons learned to use for your org’s donor stewardshipToday’s GuestJehán Seirafi, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Sunsar MayaEpisode HighlightsJehán’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)4 Pillars of Sunsar Maya's work (9:00)After School Program (9:00)Women’s Literacy Program (13:00)Teacher Training (14:00)Case Study: A Year of Stewardship (17:50)Outcomes from the year of stewardship (23:00)What can nonprofits learn from this case study (27:00)A powerful moment of question (30:00)Jehán’s One Good Thing: Stay laser focused. (36:00)How to connect (38:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/442.About our Sponsor Givebutter 💛Nonprofits use Givebutter to bring together multiple categories of tools, including mobile-friendly donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, email marketing, a built-in CRM, and so much more. Head to givebutter.com/weareforgood to sign up for your free account today and get started in minutes. 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 Elizabeth. The queen of interpreting philanthropic data reports is back in our house for year three, and today we're breaking down Giving USA's 2023 Report 📈CCS Fundraising's brilliant Senior Vice President is explaining what’s causing the decline in individual giving, and how we can turn the tide. We’re also exploring how to encourage meaningful giving from people of all generations and income levels, and the role of storytelling, advocacy, and volunteerism in engaging millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Tune in to get up to speed on all the data from this report and how we can take actionable steps to build a culture of philanthropy in our communities🤝💡Learn Insights into the current philanthropic landscapeKey data points from the Giving USA Report Actionable steps to leverage knowing this latest dataToday’s GuestElizabeth Abel, Senior Vice President, CCS FundraisingEpisode HighlightsInsights into the Current Philanthropic Landscape (5:30)Other factors playing into the decrease in giving (6:35)Two key themes (8:00)The roles that individuals play (8:15)The role that foundations play (9:40)Building and strengthening relationships with foundations (11:00)Mega gifts (15:00)Actionable Insights (23:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Elizabeth’s life (30:00)Elizabeth’s One Good Thing: Prioritize family. (32:00)How to connect + get the report (34:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/441.About our Sponsor Givebutter 💛Nonprofits use Givebutter to bring together multiple categories of tools, including mobile-friendly donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, email marketing, a built-in CRM, and so much more. Head to givebutter.com/weareforgood to sign up for your free account today and get started in minutes. 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

It’s no secret that we believe in the power of storytelling to do more good in the world. We’re wrapping up our Storytelling for Good Friday series with more of the most frequently asked questions we get about marketing from folks in our community. We’re diving into the importance of storytelling for your mission, tools to unlock your inner storyteller and create a culture that values storytelling. Join us to get on a path toward a better - more inspiring - way to work🔍💡LearnMindsets needed for storytellingHow to incorporate storytelling into your orgs everyday operationsThe importance of building your storybankEpisode HighlightsEvolution of storytelling in the sector (1:40)#AMA Question 1: “How do you prep for interviews? How do you get people to go deeper?” (4:30)#AMA Question 2: “How do I balance what my ED/Board expects with what the storyteller expects?” (15:00)Case Study (20:00)Storytelling for Good: We Are For Good Premium Course (24:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/440.About our Sponsor Givebutter 💛Nonprofits use Givebutter to bring together multiple categories of tools, including mobile-friendly donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, email marketing, a built-in CRM, and so much more. Head to givebutter.com/weareforgood to sign up for your free account today and get started in minutes. 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 Anne Marie. She’s the Managing Director of Philanthropy at the Emerson Collective, where her passion for amplifying voices has shaped her career and the impact of Emerson Collective's programs in education and environmental justice.  She’s sharing her wisdom about how strong leaders and strong models have the capacity to scale and create systems change. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that answers the question - can the collective power of individuals truly create lasting change?💡Learn History of Emerson CollectiveThe power of the collective Mindsets need for systems changeToday's GuestAnne Marie Burgoyne, Managing Director of Philanthropy, Emerson CollectiveEpisode HighlightsAnne Marie’s story and journey to where she is today (5:00)The Power of the Collective + History of Emerson Collective (9:00)Emerson Collective’s impact areas and their impact to date (15:00)Mindsets + Systems Change (20:35)Frictionless Philanthropy + Emerson Collective’s Evolved Partnership Model (30:00)How funders can evolve today (35:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Anne Marie’s life (42:00)Anne Marie’s One Good Thing: Have you asked enough questions? (45:00)How to connect (48:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/439.About our Sponsor Givebutter 💛Nonprofits use Givebutter to bring together multiple categories of tools, including mobile-friendly donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, email marketing, a built-in CRM, and so much more. Head to givebutter.com/weareforgood to sign up for your free account today and get started in minutes. 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 Darren. He’s an advocate for amplifying diverse voices and narratives within our sector. As a partner at The Bridgespan Group, he advises mission-driven organizations and philanthropic foundations. He’s also the host of the podcast Dreaming in Color: Creating New Narratives in Leadership, which offers leaders of color space to share how they have leveraged their unique assets and abilities to embrace excellence, drive impact, and more fully define what success looks like. He’s sharing how diversity is a critical asset to organizations and the potential impact endowments can have on long-term sustainability and growth for nonprofits. Don’t miss this conversation as we dive into the role we all play in creating more meaningful narratives in philanthropy. 💡Learn Creating new narratives in leadershipNew narratives in equitable impactEstablishing sustainable Investments by endowing Black-led nonprofitsToday’s GuestDarren Isom, Partner, The Bridgespan Group’s San Francisco OfficeEpisode HighlightsDarren’s story and journey to where he is today (4:45)Creating new narratives in leadership (12:00)How identity and leadership are intertwined (17:00)New narratives in equitable impact (28:00)Changing the narrative around funding (34:00)Sustainable investments: endowing Black-led nonprofits (42:00)A powerful story of philanthropy in Darren’s life (49:00)Darren’s One Good Thing (55:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/438.About our Sponsor Givebutter 💛Nonprofits use Givebutter to bring together multiple categories of tools, including mobile-friendly donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, email marketing, a built-in CRM, and so much more. Head to givebutter.com/weareforgood to sign up for your free account today and get started in minutes. 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

It’s no secret that we believe in the power of storytelling to do more good in the world. In our new Storytelling for Good Friday series, we’re diving into the importance of storytelling for your mission, tools to unlock your inner storyteller and create a culture that values storytelling. Join us to get on a path toward a better - more inspiring - way to work🔍💡Learn Mindsets needed for storytellingHow to incorporate storytelling into your orgs everyday operationsThe importance of building your storybankEpisode Highlights#AMA Question 1: “Who is the hero? (the donor or the beneficiary - or the collective)” (3:30)The collective is the hero (4:15)#AMA Question 2: “How do I find the right people’s story to tell - I have no board members to ask?”(9:50)Engagement signals to look for to help develop your stories (12:00)Tech tools and resources we love to help you elevate your storytelling (17:00)Storytelling for Good: We Are For Good Premium Course (21:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/437.About our Sponsor Givebutter 💛Nonprofits use Givebutter to bring together multiple categories of tools, including mobile-friendly donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, email marketing, a built-in CRM, and so much more. Head to givebutter.com/weareforgood to sign up for your free account today and get started in minutes.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 Deepa.  She's played many roles in supporting social movements, weaver, frontline responder, storyteller + guide. Her political and community homes include Asian American, South Asian, Muslim, and Arab ecosystems where she spent fifteen years in policy advocacy and coalition building in the wake of the September 11 attacks and the ensuing backlash. She now leads projects on solidarity and social movements at the Building Movement Project, a national nonprofit organization catalyzing social change through research, relationships, and resources. Don’t miss this conversation that’ll provide the building blocks for building sustainable movements💪Today's GuestDeepa Iyer, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, Building Movement ProjectEpisode HighlightsDeepa’s story and journey to where she is today (3:30)Lessons learned from building movements (5:15)The role of nonprofits in building movements (8:40)The importance of reflection (11:20)Overview of the framework within Deepa’s book “Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection” (14:15)Deepa’s reflections on her own journey using this framework (17:40)Defining solidarity (22:05)Deepa’s advice for young professionals that want to be change-makers (26:30)Resources and tools from Building Movement Project (30:00) A powerful moment of philanthropy in Deepa’s life (32:05)Deepa’s One Good Thing: How are we tending to the urgency of now? (34:30)How to connect with Deepa (36:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/436.About our Sponsor Givebutter 💛Nonprofits use Givebutter to bring together multiple categories of tools, including mobile-friendly donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, email marketing, a built-in CRM, and so much more. Head to givebutter.com/weareforgood to sign up for your free account today and get started in minutes. 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. Last summer, she became only the fourth leader in the nearly 100-year history of The New York Community Trust, one of America's oldest and most respected community foundations. Drawing from her diverse background in environmental advocacy, the arts, LGBTQ issues, and historic preservation, Amy's passion and energy are shaking up this longstanding institution. Tune in to celebrate the joy of giving and the incredible impact of community foundations🎉💡Learn Demystifying Community FoundationsHow Community Foundations are meeting the momentUsing milestones to build relationships and set the stage for the futureToday's GuestAmy Freitag, President, The New York Community TrustEpisode HighlightsAmy’s story and journey to where she is today (3:50)Demystifying Community Foundations (6:15)How to partner with community foundations (9:45)How Community Foundations are meeting the moment (15:20)Showcasing the joy of giving at The New York Community Trust (21:35)Learning from the Cleveland Foundation (24:10) The New York Community Trust’s Centennial (28:15)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Amy’s life (33:05)Amy’s One Good Thing: Build trust, and build it one person at a time. It’s all about honestly seeing and connecting with people. (37:10)How to connect with The New York Community Trust (38:25)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/435.About our Sponsor Givebutter 💛Nonprofits use Givebutter to bring together multiple categories of tools, including mobile-friendly donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, email marketing, a built-in CRM, and so much more. Head to givebutter.com/weareforgood to sign up for your free account today and get started in minutes. 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

We’re wrapping up Small But Mighty: How Small Nonprofits are Raising Big Dollars in our Givebutter Friday series with an inspirational case study. As a small organization, hosting fundraising campaigns can feel daunting. It’s typical to wonder... How do we get enough supporters? Who will fundraise on our behalf? What happens if we don’t reach our goal? Where do we even begin? Jon, Becky and Floyd Jones have been breaking down how small organizations raise BIG funds through grassroots fundraising. In Part 3, we’re chatting with Martice Sutton, the founder and executive director of Girls Going Global, a pipeline program to greater opportunities for girls. Tune in to hear from a small org making a BIG global impact🌎💡Learn History + Overview of Girls Going GlobalBuilding a fundraising strategy + telling your storyMobilizing volunteers + supportersToday's GuestMartice Sutton, Founder + Executive Director, Girls Going GlobalEpisode HighlightsMartice’s story and journey to where she is today (2:50)Girls Going Global (7:20)What these experiences unlock for girls (11:30)Girls Going Global’s Fundraising strategy (14:15)How to share your story (22:05)Challenges Girls Going Global faces (29:10)Martice’s One Good Thing: Be attached to the vision and not the path. (35:45)How to connect with Girls Going Global (37:15)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/434.About our Sponsor Givebutter 💛Nonprofits use Givebutter to bring together multiple categories of tools, including mobile-friendly donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, email marketing, a built-in CRM, and so much more. Head to givebutter.com/weareforgood to sign up for your free account today and get started in minutes. 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