We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Meet Alex. He’s the Director of Programs + Impact at Born this Way Foundation. That’s right - Born This Way Foundation - as in the nonprofit co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and Cynthia Germanotta 🤩 The team at Born This Way have spent the past 🔟 years working with and for young people to build a kinder, braver world - particularly. Alex talks us through their high-impact programming, youth-led conversations and their swoon-worthy mission to make kindness cool. They’re breaking down the stigma around mental health too. Tune in to find out how. 💡LearnThe mission of Born This Way FoundationHow Born This Way Foundation leans into community + collaboration to deepen impactWhat happens when you empower the voice of your communityToday’s GuestAlex Aide, Director of Programs + Impact, Born This Way FoundationEpisode HighlightsAlex’s story and journey to where he is today (4:15)Overview and history of the Born This Way Foundation (11:15)Overview of Born This Way Foundation’s Programs (16:05)Be There Certificate (22:00)2022 Impact Report (30:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Alex’s life (39:50)Alex’s One Good Thing: You matter. (45:00)How to connect with Born This Way Foundation (46:25)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/373.About our Sponsor Neon OneTechnology 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.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 Tony. If you term “planned giving” strikes either fear or confusion in your heart, get excited, because we brought the OG of planned giving knowledge and dispelling  tired myths about this part of our business. For more than two decades, he’s been starting and growing planned giving programs at nonprofits across the United States. He’s sharing how to know when your nonprofit is ready to take this step and what it takes to set up a planned giving program. Tune in to have all your planned giving anxieties eased🙌 💡LearnMust haves to start your planned giving programHow to sustain planned giving programs Myths of planned givingToday’s GuestTony Martignetti, Evangelist, Planned Giving AcceleratorEpisode HighlightsTony’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)Myths of planned giving (11:40)Overview of bequests (12:10)The must haves of planned giving programs (21:30)Bringing new energy to planned giving programs (24:00)Do This / Not That with Planned Giving (27:00)Sustaining a planned giving program (32:10)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Tony’s life (35:00)Tony’s One Good Thing: Every day is a new opportunity. (37:20)How to connect with Tony (38:30)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/372.Planned Giving Accelerator is an online membership community, where folks in small- and mid-size nonprofits learn to launch Planned Giving fundraising in their orgs. This adds value to your fundraising toolkit, with a method of starting or growing your endowment. You’ll learn how to raise long-term, sustainability-type gifts in donors’ wills. Tony Martignetti teaches the 3-month course, yet members learn as much from their peers as they do from him in the Accelerator weekly 1-hour meetings together. The next class starts in early March and you’ll be done by Memorial Day. Information is at PlannedGivingAccelerator.com.About our Sponsor Neon OneTechnology 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 anThank 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 Jon and Becky as we kick off our 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2023 Series! This is the primer for the trends we believe nonprofits should prioritize in the new year and beyond. We'll dive deeply into each topic over the course of the coming weeks to ensure you're informed and activated. We’re sharing how you can shift your mindsets to meet the moment, tips for success and examples of who’s already doing it well in the sector.Episode HighlightsEmbracing evolution in 2023 (1:00)How do we center our work in joy? (2:00)Tone setting + mindset work this year (5:00)9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2023 (10:00)1. Prioritizing Self Growth2. Trust-Based Philanthropy + Leadership3. Giving is Identity4. Marketing is Mission5. Community is Core6. Humanize the Digital Experience7. Be a Change Agent8. Lock Arms for Impact9. Normalize RestFREE Workshop: 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2023Join the We Are For Good CommunityStart Learning Today in We Are For Good PROFor more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/371.About our Sponsor Neon OneTechnology 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.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 Rena. She’s an award-winning social entrepreneur, philanthropy leader, and advocate for women and girls. She’s the Director of Individual Philanthropy at Population Services International (PSI) and the Managing Director of Maverick Collective by PSI, a community of bold philanthropists advancing health and gender equity. We’re chatting through taking a business approach to saving lives and providing real solutions to complex health problems. Tune in to hear her incredible wisdom on how we can reimagine philanthropic models to create sustainable and scalable solutions. 💡LearnMaverick Collective’s Unique Philanthropic ModelAn overview of the Triple Impact FrameworkHow your nonprofit can move towards sustainability and scalabilityToday’s GuestRena Greifinger, Director of Individual Philanthropy, Population Services International (PSI) and Managing Director, Maverick Collective by PSIEpisode HighlightsRena’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)Building authentic and equitable partnerships (17:00)Leverage a Venture Mindset: Investing in Bold, Unproven Ideas (23:00)A story of the Triple Impact Framework playing out (30:00)Advice for nonprofits to move towards sustainability and scalability (39:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Rena’s life (44:00)Rena’s One Good Thing: Surround yourself with the best people who can make your vision a reality with you. (48:00)How to connect with Rena and PSI and Maverick Collective (50:00)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/370.About our Sponsor Neon OneTechnology 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.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 Scott. This nightclub promoter turned nonprofit founder won’t stop until all people have access to clean water. In 16 years, charity: water has funded over 111,000 water projects in 29 countries bringing water to more than 15 million people. With a focus on innovation, Scott leads charity: water with optimism and a can-do-attitude. You won’t want to miss this conversation that’s a pep-talk for anyone making a difference - wherever you are in the world 🌏💙 We’re so glad you’re here for the premier of season 7 on the We Are For Good Podcast. 💡LearnWhat Scott thinks about instead of the nonprofit sector How Charity: water’s monthly giving community The Spring startedThe importance of optimism + building believersToday’s GuestScott Harrison, Founder and CEO, charity: waterEpisode HighlightsScott’s story and journey to where he is today (1:50)Mindsets Scott leans into (7:20)charity: water’s unique funding model (15:35)Building believers (21:30)The Spring, charity: water’s monthly giving program (36:35)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Scott’s life (34:45)Scott’s One Good Thing: Share your stories. (41:10)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/369.About our Sponsor Neon OneTechnology 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.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

Jon, Becky and Julie are in the house for the Season 6 Finale 🎉Tune in to hear the biggest takeaways we've gleaned six months of action-packed, impact-forward conversations. Tune in for the best-of-the-best convos and the themes that thread through the season. Plus, we’re giving you one more gift before we ring in 2023 - a playlist of the top 15 most downloaded episodes during season 6. Tune in and take notes✍️Episode HighlightsSeason 6 highlights (2:10)2022 Highlights (4:40)Tone setting: Find Hope + Look Over the Horizon (7:40)Trends lifted throughout season 6 (10:00)Purpose driven events + experiences + partnershipsEmbrace technology + digital transformationTrust-based leadershipKeep your compassion in checkDon’t just “move the needle,” change the cultureCollective givingThemes to remember looking ahead to 2023 (25:20)Everyone is a philanthropist.Lean into vulnerability and balance within your teams.Share your story…constantly and authentically.Community is everything.One Good Thing (27:15)Becky: Self-care is a human right. Jon: “Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And believe in what you are doing.” -Will RogersJulie: Look up.Calls to Action (41:00)Listen: Top 15 Episodes of Season 6 PlaylistHow can we help you? Email where you’re stuck to hello@weareforgood.com.Join the We Are For Good Community.For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/368.About our sponsor, Philanthropy TogetherWe believe that everyone can be a philanthropist. Together, let’s create a world filled with passionate, empowered people giving collectively and intentionally.The first training of the new year is Wednesday, January 18th - and you can sign up or learn more at philanthropytogether.org.About our Sponsor VirtuousYou 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 toThank 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 Meghana. This high-schooler is the founder of Neurodiversity Horizons, a nonprofit that aims to increase public accommodation for people with disabilities. Neurodiversity Horizons has 22 international chapters (Switzerland, Australia, France, India, UK, South Africa, Canada, and all over the United States). She runs social media campaigns to generate awareness and launched a podcast that has been heard in more than 11 countries. She has spoken about this initiative at the Stanford Neurodiversity Summit to 5,000+ attendees. It’s an honor to celebrate the diversity of the human brain with this Gen-Z founder. We love her moxie and how she’s boldly making the change she wants to see in the world. We’re rooting for you Meghana! Today’s GuestMeghana Gunturi, High Schooler in Southern California and Founder of Neurodiversity Horizons Episode HighlightsMeghana’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)What is neurodiversity and some of the stigmas surrounding it (8:21)About Neurodiversity Horizons (12:00)Meghana’s love for entrepreneurship (20:00)Neurodiversity Horizons’s board (24:00)Gen Z and the future of the sector (27:00)Meghana’s ultimate dream for philanthropy and advocacy (33:00)Favorite charity other than Neurodiversity Horizons: Best Buddies (36:00)Favorite human quality: Kindness and teamwork (36:00)What  the nonprofit community could learn from Meghana’s experience? (41:00)Meghana’s One Good Thing: Perseverance. (44:00)How to connect with Neurodiversity Horizons (46:00)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/367.About our Good Humans Week Presenting Sponsor, GoodworldGood Humans Week presenting sponsor Goodworld is helping nonprofits and companies level up their culture and impact by democratizing giving. Goodworld's leading all-in-one solution for workplace giving, donation matching, volunteering, and charitable rewards is perfect for purpose driven organizations of every shape and size. We're partnering with Goodworld to give the gift of giving back. Goodworld's gift cards are the most impactful gift for every occasion. A gift card lets you send donors, employThank 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 Kevin. Senior Vice President, Head of Social Impact and Equity at the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. He believes everyone is part of the diversity and inclusion landscape. Through this approach, he has created results affecting representation and culture in the workplace, revenue from the marketplace, authentic community and fan engagement. It's no wonder he was named as one of the 2022 Good Humans Award winners by GoodWorld, which honors people who create a ripple of positive change in their community, at work, and beyond. He’s breaking down how he gets people on board with this critical work and how recognizing people’s humanity is more important than titles. Grateful for your leadership and passion, Kevin!Today’s GuestKevin Clayton, Senior Vice President, Head of Social Impact and Equity, Cleveland CavaliersEpisode HighlightsKevin’s story and journey to where he is today (4:00)Cavs programming and the Cleveland community (14:00)The house on fire analogy (28:00)Business strategy + diversity and inclusion (32:25)Building inclusive communities (41:30)Allyship (52:05)Kevin’s One Good Thing: Diversity, inclusion, equity is how we come together from a humanity standpoint. (54:40)How to connect with Kevin (53:15)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/366.About our Good Humans Week Presenting Sponsor, GoodworldGood Humans Week presenting sponsor Goodworld is helping nonprofits and companies level up their culture and impact by democratizing giving. Goodworld's leading all-in-one solution for workplace giving, donation matching, volunteering, and charitable rewards is perfect for purpose driven organizations of every shape and size. We're partnering with Goodworld to give the gift of giving back. Goodworld's gift cards are the most impactful gift for every occasion. A gift card lets you send donors, employees, customers and friends dollars to donate to their favorite charitable cause. So come on, let's change the world together with gifts that make a difference at 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 JJ. He’s worked tirelessly to redefine the humanity of incarcerated people . Even while spending 24 years incarcerated for a crime he didn’t commit, he seized every opportunity to learn, lead, support and give to others. This fierce advocate for justice holds many titles including son, dad and grandpa. He’s co-founder of Voices From Within, an educational program addressing gun violence in New York City as well as Program Director at The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice. From Sing Sing prison to the West Wing. From a prison classroom to Columbia University. JJ will quiet your shock and bitterness and replace it with hope and belief in second chances.  This is a conversation about humanity. About redemption. About chasing justice rather than vengeance. And about how each of us have a role to play in equalizing and humanizing each other.  Thank you for modeling it first, JJ.Episode HighlightsJJ’s childhood growing up (3:30)Re-defining the humanity of men inside the system (26:00)Redemption + Where he’s found hope (45:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in JJ’s life (56:20)JJ’s One Good Thing: What defines me is not the time I lost, but the time I donated. (1:02:20)JJ’s favorite human quality: humility. (1:03:40)How to connect with JJ (1:04:00)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/365.About our Good Humans Week Presenting Sponsor, GoodworldGood Humans Week presenting sponsor Goodworld is helping nonprofits and companies level up their culture and impact by democratizing giving. Goodworld's leading all-in-one solution for workplace giving, donation matching, volunteering, and charitable rewards is perfect for purpose driven organizations of every shape and size. We're partnering with Goodworld to give the gift of giving back. Goodworld's gift cards are the most impactful gift for every occasion. A gift card lets you send donors, employees, customers and friends dollars to donate to their favorite charitable cause. So come on, let's change the world together with gifts that make a difference at goodworldnow.com/givecards.About our sponsor, Philanthropy TogetherWe believe that everyone can be a philanthropist. Together, let’s create a world fillThank 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

OverviewWelcome back to our Habits of an Impactful Nonprofit Friday series. We’re ending this series by looking at the entire nonprofit shop with Meghan Cressman, Senior Director of Development at New Story. We're bringing tips, case studies and the Do's/Dont's for a modern, innovative nonprofit. Tune in as we round out this Friday series with the belief that powerful impact-driven philanthropy transforms organizations, lifts up communities and changes lives🙌Special GuestMeghan Cressman, Senior Director of Development, New StoryEpisode HighlightsMegan’s story and journey to where she is today (3:45)Asking the bigger question (6:35)Habits of an innovative nonprofit (11:20)Fostering innovation on your team (15:25)Types of donor relationships New Story prioritizes (19:45)Do This / Not That (24:35)KPIs that Matter (27:10)Mental Health Minute (31:25)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/364.About our Sponsor VirtuousYou 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 virtuous.org.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