We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Meet Evan. He’s a nonprofiteer, musician, seasoned fundraising professional, new dad, We Are For Good rabid fan, and oh yeah, he just published a new book called “The Nonprofiteer’s Fundraising Field Guide”🎉 If you’re curious about evolved servant leadership and how it plays into building vibrant cultures, communities and (bonus!) yourself - this is your episode. He’s passionate about the intersection of philanthropy, creativity, and learning, and has dedicated his career to supporting initiatives that build stronger communities. He’s giving us a sneak peek into the book by breaking down the 10 core behaviors of servant-leaders. Don’t miss the chance to learn from this incredible human💡Learn Key traits and qualities that distinguish exceptional leaders 10 Core Behaviors of Servant-LeadersHow effective leadership contributes to organizational culture Today's GuestEvan Wildstein, Director of Community Philanthropy, Every Texan and Author of The Nonprofiteer’s Fundraising Field GuideEpisode HighlightsEvan’s story and journey to where he is today (5:00)Today’s modern leader (7:30)Fundraiser’s Field Guide (17:00)10 Core Behaviors (22:00) ListeningEmpathyHealingAwarenessForesight Persuasion, ConceptualizationStewardshipGrowing Other PeopleBuilding CommunityEvan’s One Good Thing:  (46:00)How to connect with Evan (47:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/433.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 and Alyssa. They’re sharing insights from The Nonprofit’s Guide to Engaging Gen Z created by Classy and Pursuant (bravo on evolved partnerships 👏). Gen Z just doesn’t operate like any other generation, and we love how they break the status quo. We’re chatting about how nonprofits can create long-lasting partnerships with this deeply generous generation. Tune in for your guide on engaging with this generation that’s already making its mark on philanthropy.💡Learn How to understand Gen Z’s motivations An overview of The Nonprofit’s Guide to Engaging Gen Z Ways nonprofits can partner with Gen Z for greater impactToday's GuestsElizabeth (McDonough) Ruikka, Senior Director, Demand Generation & Digital Marketing, Classy + Alyssa Boger,  Senior Vice President, Client Strategy, PursuantEpisode HighlightsAlyssa’s story and journey to where she is today (4:30)Elizabeth’s story and journey to where she is today (6:10)Understanding Gen Z’s motivations (10:30)How to Engage Gen Z (17:00)How + Where Gen Z is gathering (20:00)How we begin building our Gen Z donor bases (25:00)The top 3 values of Gen Z donors (28:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Elizabeth’s life (39:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Alyssa’s life (41:00)Alyssa’s One Good Thing: No is a complete sentence. (45:00)Elizabeth’s One Good Thing: You want to hire people that are smarter than you. (47:00)How to connect (50:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/432.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 so excited to continue our Friday series with Givebutter called Small But Mighty: How Small Nonprofits are Raising Big Dollars. As a “small” organization, hosting fundraising campaigns can be a daunting task. 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? Join Jon, Becky, Floyd Jones and some special guests as we break down how small organizations are raising BIG funds through grassroots fundraising.  In Part 2, we’re exploring how to mobilize your movement. Tune in to get insights into building an authentic community that is unified around your mission and purpose. 💡LearnHow to build an authentic culture of belonging How to gather volunteers around your movement The power of showing up with an attitude of gratitudeToday's GuestFloyd Jones, Director of Community & Partnerships, GivebutterEpisode HighlightsBuilding an authentic community of belonging (2:00)Habits for building community (4:45)How to mobilize people around movements (7:25)Gathering volunteers to support the movement (10:45)How the We Are For Good Community shows up as believers in a mission (14:05)An example of Floyd becoming a believer in a mission (17:55)An example of Becky becoming a believer in a mission (19:00)Do This/Not That when mobilizing a movement (21:30)Floyd’s One Good Thing: Let community be at your core. (23:10)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/431.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 Cindy. She’s a member of the We Are For Good Community, former Deputy Attorney General for the California Attorney General and nonprofit founder. Her passion for equal access to legal education led her to found LEAP, an organization dedicated to providing opportunities for underrepresented groups in the law field. Partnerships and community play a pivotal role in sustaining LEAP's mission, and she’s sharing her insights into the dynamic relationships the organization cultivated with law schools, law firms + funders. Tune in for this founder’s story as we dive into breaking barriers and creating pathways🙌💡LearnOverview + Founding Story of LEAPThe role of dynamic partnerships and community building Insights for nonprofit leaders on fostering diversity and inclusionToday's GuestCindy Lopez, Founder + Director, Legal Education Access Pipeline (LEAP)Episode Highlights Cindy’s story and journey to where she is today (5:50)Overview + Founding Story of LEAP (9:23)Transition from lawyer to nonprofit founder (14:00)Partnership + Community (18:00)Stories of LEAP fellows (25:00)Cindy’s One Good Thing: Keep doing whatever it is you are doing. (42:00)How to connect with Cindy and LEAP (45:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/430.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 Zulean. As a management coach and consultant, she's on a mission to empower teams with the skills and tools needed for fostering strong and trusting group dynamics🤝 Even the most dedicated teams can lose their sense of direction, that’s why they need the tools needed to build a united team with a clear plan for success🧭 Tune in for actionable strategies that will help you grow in your management journey and build strong, cohesive teams that succeed together. 💡LearnA guide to your new management role How to balance management with other job responsibilitiesCommunication + conflict management tipsToday's GuestZulean Cruz-Diaz, Founder + CEO - Z ConectaEpisode HighlightsZulean’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)From an employee to a manager (10:00)Trust-based leadership (13:00)Balancing your new responsibilities with being a manager  (15:40)Listening and other communication skills (19:05)Managing conflict resolution (22:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Zulean’s life (27:05)Zulean’s One Good Thing: Make sure you make time to reflect. (29:25)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/429.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 so excited to kick off a new Friday series with Givebutter called Small But Mighty: How Small Nonprofits are Raising Big Dollars. As a “small” organization, hosting fundraising campaigns can be a daunting task. 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? Join Jon, Becky, Floyd Jones and some special guests as we break down how small organizations are raising BIG funds through grassroots fundraising.  In Part 1, we’re exploring how to tell your story and build your fundraising strategy. Tune in to get our playbook to find the right strategy for your org. 💡LearnMindsets needed for success How to tell your organization’s storyHow to create the best fundraising strategy for your organizationToday's Special GuestFloyd Jones, Director of Community & Partnerships, GivebutterEpisode Highlights Small but Mighty Series Tonesetting (1:15)Start by asking the bigger questions (3:35)Finding the right fundraising strategy for your org (6:30)The assets you need to organize (11:20)Partnering with other nonprofits (18:55)The importance of having your own email list (20:40)Do this/not that fundraising strategies (22:35)The power of storytelling (24:10)Where to connect with Floyd and GiveButter (26:20)Floyd’s One Good Thing: Start with one. (29:40)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/428.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. She’s the Founder and Executive Director of Undies for Everyone, the only nationwide nonprofit dedicated to providing underwear to students in need. She was even named a CNN Hero for her work🤩 With an estimated 11.6 million kids in the U.S. living without access to clean underwear, Undies for Everyone addresses an ongoing crisis plaguing American schools that very few people know about. Tune in for a conversation about the transformative power of a very simple gift and how communities and orgs can come together to help🤝💡LearnHistory + Overview of Undies for EveryoneThe role of providing underwear in holistic community careWhy hygiene products are critical to building kids’ self-confidence + esteemHow you can get activated in their corner of the world Today's GuestRabbi Amy Weiss, Founder + Executive Director, Undies for EveryoneEpisode HighlightsAmy’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)One in six kids in the U.S. are living without access to underwear (9:40)History + Overview of Undies for Everyone (11:00)Holistic Community Care (19:30)Undies for Everyone’s philosophy around partnerships (23:20)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Amy’s Life (34:45)Amy’s One Good Thing: It’s all marketing. (36:30)How to connect with Undies for Everyone (40:20)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/427.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 Jon. He believes change is a constant in life, and we’re all designed to adapt to those changes. Every gift results in a story, and this expert in casual language is giving counsel on how organizations can find and build powerful narratives to uplift philanthropy’s story. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation about language, storytelling and the ways we continue to change as humans🔄💡LearnAn overview of how humans continue to change through the lens of languageWhat storytelling looks like todayHow to find and build stories through listeningToday's GuestJon Budington, President + CEO, More Vang + MythosEpisode HighlightsJon’s story and journey to where he is today (4:30)What storytelling looks like today (6:50)Human evolution through the lens of language (10:20)How storytelling can build trust with the most distrustful Generation (15:00)Listening and asking for stories organically (17:00)Case study of an organization that leveraged the power of storytelling to deepen their impact (23:00)How to find and build these narratives (28:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Jon’s life (32:00)Jon’s One Good Thing: Focus on optimism. (35:00)How to connect with Jon and Mythos (38:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/426.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

While at AFP ICON, Jon and Becky were thrilled to sit down with some of our favorite people (live and in-person!). During these conversations, 6️⃣ key trends emerged. This week we’re exploring the final three trends: the power of building community to advance our work, the importance of authentic storytelling and a reminder to be human. We believe deeply in the democratization of free ideas so hope you’ll tune in. Grab a notebook and prioritize your self-growth today📝💡LearnJon and Becky’s personal takeaways from the conference 6️⃣ key trends from AFP ICONHow to further explore and put these trends into actionEpisode HighlightsTonesetting (1:20)Networking + The Power of Building Community to Advance Our Work (2:45)Marketing + Storytelling is King (12:15)Be Human (16:30)Join the We Are For Good Community (28:35)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/425.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 Coeylen and Kai. This dynamic duo is part of the team at Mira Fellowship, where they’re building a blueprint for the future by reframing our most intractable issues and discovering solutions that empower individuals to action. As Director of Story, Kai helps turn the fellow's ideas into clear communicable stories. And, as Director of Curriculum, Coeylen is passionate about the creative process and has spent years refining curriculum to support people with a vision who want to bring it into reality to affect change. They’re sharing how every societal change first started as an idea. With structure, support and coaching, an idea can turn into an actionable idea for change. Tune in to hear how we can’t solve problems with the same thinking used to create them 💭👏💡LearnHistory  + Overview of Mira FellowshipGrowing Young Ideas into World-Changing IdeasThe Power of Community Today's GuestsCoeylen Barry, Director of Curriculum and Kai Barry, Director of Story, Mira FellowshipEpisode HighlightsMonumental change has come from simple shifts in perspective (10:00)Scarcity in the nonprofit sector (17:00)Creating environments that are conducive to incubating world-changing ideas (17:00)Mindsets (22:00)The power of community to move forward world-changing ideas (28:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Kai’s life (34:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Coeylen’s life (36:00)Kai’s One Good Thing: Go back to play. (37:00)Coeylen’s One Good Thing: Give yourself time and be playful. (38:00)How to connect with Mira Fellowship (40:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/424.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