

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
We Are For Good
Nonprofit professionals are faced with more challenges to accomplish their missions and the growing pressure to do more, raise more, and be more for the causes we hold so dear. Join Jon McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they learn with you from some of the best in the industry; sharing the most innovative ideas, inspiration and stories of making a difference. You’re in good company and we welcome you to our community of nonprofit professionals, philanthropists, world changers, innovators, and others to bring a little more goodness into the world. Get cozy, grab a coffee, and get ready to be inspired. We Are For Good. You in?--We Are For Good is an online media and education platform with an aim to revolutionize the nonprofit industry by equipping this generation of for-good leaders with the mindsets, tools and innovative ideas to make a bigger impact than any of us could ever dream to accomplish on our own. Our vision is to create an Impact Uprising. Learn more at www.weareforgood.com
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Oct 12, 2022 • 52min
335. How to Center Mental Health in Culture + Mission - Kirk Brown
Meet Kirk. He believes managing mental health should be done in community - and he’s got plenty of lived experience & stories to prove it. This executive director and mental health leader has spent 20 years working with economically disadvantaged families and actively recruited rabid fans to become activists in educating, empowering & embracing communities in need. And his org, HANDY Inc, is doing it, one child at a time. Tune in for the story of how a hamster funeral embodied the core of how to care for your mission and people equally. Bring tissues🤧💡LearnProtecting the well-being of the nonprofit superheroes who save livesDefining micro and macro harmCounsel for NP leaders on prioritizing the well-being of their staff, volunteers, and those surrounding their missions. Overview of Handy’s missionToday’s GuestKirk Brown, CEO, HANDY Inc.Episode HighlightsKirk’s story and journey to where he is today (4:00)Overview of HANDY (4:05)Over the past 2 years reflection (10:00)Macro harm that turns into micro hate in communities and homes (12:35)How to support your staff through this time in our world (17:00)Making the unique case for our needs (24:00)Mental Health Today: Kindness is not difficult. (30:00)Be a human being and ask your staff: (31:00)How are we doing?How are you on your 5 year plan?If you were me, what would you do different so your job could be easier?Kirk’s One Good Thing: You don’t know everything. (37:00)How to connect with HANDY Inc. (45:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/335About our Sponsor Neon OneTechnology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you toAbout 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

Oct 11, 2022 • 52min
334. The Practice of Vulnerability + How to Build Your Resilience - Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal
Meet Dr. Taryn Marie. This resiliency expert believes there’s a lot of info on building resilient mindset, but that the world knows very little about resilient doing. This convo is about how vulnerability enhances and creates resiliency. Tune in and discover tools/resources that promote resilience when we inevitably face challenges, change and complexity.💡LearnThe practice of vulnerability5️⃣ Practices of Highly Resilient PeopleDefining vulnerability biasesActivation, tools & resources to helpToday’s GuestDr. Taryn Marie Stejskal, International Keynote Speaker and Author Episode HighlightsDr. Taryn’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)Defining resilience and misconceptions around it (6:45)The practice of vulnerability (10:45)Vulnerability comes alive in community (18:45)Further exploring the 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People (27:55)How to lean into vulnerability and build resiliency (37:30)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Dr. Taryn’s life (47:00)Dr. Taryn’s One Good Thing: The power of simple pleasures and presence. (50:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/334.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.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

Oct 10, 2022 • 56min
333. You Are Not a Burden: The Story + Mission of TWLOHA - Lindsay Kolsch and Chad Moses
Meet Lindsay and Chad. They want you to know that you are not a burden. These two heart-wired humans are leading conversation and community at To Write Love on Her Arms - a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. We’re talking self-love, self-care in community and the importance of being connected. TWLOHA is preaching that we’re “all part of this bigger story. And without that, we don't know where this story's going. So stay.”💡LearnOverview of TWLOHA’s missionBuilding Digital Community + The Power of StorytellingArchitecting a digital “nonprofit movement” grounded in caring & listeningCounsel for nonprofit professionals who are feeling burnt out, anxious & struggling with compassion fatigueToday’s GuestsLindsay Kolsch, Co-Executive Director, To Write Love on Her ArmsChad Moses, Director of Outreach and Experience, To Write Love on Her ArmsEpisode HighlightsLindsay’s story (4:30)Chad’s Story (6:25)Founding story of TWLOHA (10:00)Nontraditional approach to measuring impact (17:05)Grassroots movement built in authenticity (30:55) Mental health for nonprofit professionals today (38:35)Chad’s One Good Thing: Lead with honesty. (46:20)Lindsay’s One Good Thing: Be willing to listen and hear how hard things are right now (48:30)How to connect with To Write Love on Her Arms (51:40)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/333About 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 connectiAbout 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

Oct 7, 2022 • 59min
332. It's Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Nonprofit Sector - Nneka Allen, Eleanor Wells, Aila Malik, and Jean Pierre-Louis
We're warming up for Mental Health Week next week, and we wanted to set the tone with a powerful mental health conversation we powered at the Virtuous Summit. Join Nneka Allen, Eleanor Wells, Aila Malik and Jean Pierre-Louis for a robust discussion about Why it’s time to Prioritize Mental Health & Well-Being in the Nonprofit Sector.You’re not alone. Join us in community and feel seen, inspired and ready to take steps toward healing on Friday's podcast episode moderated by Jon and Becky. Tune in ✌️ Today’s Guest Panelists Nneka Allen, Principal + Founder, The Empathy AgencyAila Malik, Founder and CEO, Venture Leadership ConsultingEleanor Wells, Co-Founder, Cohort4CareJean Pierre-Louis, Founder, President + CEO, capracareEpisode HighlightsIntroducing the panelists (1:00)Compassion fatigue and burnout in the nonprofit sector (3:35)Importance of leaders celebrating wins (8:40)Racism is a mental health issue (12:25)Need for space to grieve (25:15)Prioritizing mental health as a nonprofit leader Letting team members take care of themselves, but also respond to crises (40:45)Power of community and healing (45:25)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/332About 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.About our Sponsor VirtuousYou know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthroAbout 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

Oct 5, 2022 • 45min
331. Measuring Impact, Leveraging Data + A Crash Course on NFTs for Nonprofits - Nick Lynch
Meet Nick. This childhood cancer survivor and nonprofit advocate is passionate about measuring impact - for good. He's combined his savvy tech background with social media analytics and measurement software allowing global causes, influencers, and organizations to collaborate and measure their cumulative influence and impact. Plus, he's giving us a crash course in NFTs 🤔 💡Learn:Measuring impact + key metrics to keep our eyes onCreator Economy + flexing influencer marketingIntersection of creating content + building communityNFTs for nonprofits (what the heck are they??)Today’s GuestNick Lynch, Co-Founder and CEO, Collidescope.ioEpisode HighlightsWhat Nick has learned since we last talked (3:00)Changing landscape of the nonprofit sector (7:00)Measuring Impact and Leveraging Data (11:00)Key Metrics Organizations should be measuring (14:00)Creator Economy + Influencer Marketing (17:00)Powerful moment of philanthropy for Nick (36:00)Nick’s One Good Thing: Pull up and show up. (40:00)Connect with Collidescope (41:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/331About 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.About our Sponsor VirtuousYou know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witAbout 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

Oct 3, 2022 • 47min
330. Tap Into the Power of Thinking Like a Futurist + Exploring Trends that Matter - Boi Carpenter
Meet Boi. This senior development VP at Johns Hopkins University is on a mission to get nonprofits focused more squarely on the horizon - not just on what's in front of them. She believes signals exist and that our top talent is noticing what is happening on the fringes of our work. And all of it can inform future thinking. Join us for this chat that puts Jon and Becky in the hot seat on their future visions too!Today's GuestBoi Carpenter, Senior Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, Johns Hopkins UniversityEpisode HighlightsBoi’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)Overview of Futurism (6:50)Adopting a disruption mindset (14:00)Hurdles leaders run into that prevent them from thinking like a futurist (15:00)Activating futurism (16:40)Areas nonprofits should pay attention to (23:15)Shifts in engagement, ease of giving and stewardship (30:35)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Boi’s life (37:00)Boi’s One Good Thing: Mindset Matters and Be Open to Possibility. (41:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/330About 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.About our Sponsor VirtuousYou know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you bothAbout 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

Sep 30, 2022 • 39min
329. Habits of an Impactful Executive Director - Brooke Richie-Babbage
Welcome back to our Friday Series The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. This week we're taking on that top role with Do-Gooder (and attorney!) Brooke Richie-Babbage, founder of Bending Arc and former ED is breaking down Habits of an Impactful Executive Director. We're bringing tips, case studies and the Do's/Dont's for a modern fundraiser. Tune in ✌️ Special GuestBrooke Richie-Babbage, Nonprofit strategist and coach + Host, Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast Episode HighlightsBrooke’s story (3:00)What is the big picture question we need to be asking (7:00)Habits of an impactful Executive Director (10:00)KPI’s and success indicators that matter and some that don’t matter (21:00)Mental Health Minute (28:10)How to connect with Brooke (33:55)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/329About 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.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. It’s so mAbout 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

Sep 28, 2022 • 55min
328. The Trillion-Dollar Generosity Gap + Re-Envisioning the Donor Advised Fund - Adam Nash
Meet Adam. He believes everyone can be a philanthropist, and he’s on a mission to reenvision donor-advised families to be a tool for everyone. After launching some seriously impressive tech innovations in top leadership positions at Dropbox, LinkedIn and eBay, he turned his sights toward the nonprofit sector. This isn’t your grandma’s donor-advised fund. Daffy is changing the landscape of giving by helping people be more generous, more often.💡LearnOverview of DaffyOpportunities for nonprofits with DAFsThe Trillion-Dollar Generosity GapDaffy for Families (⬅️ involving kids in the gifting process - swoon!🥰)Today’s GuestAdam Nash, Founder + CEO, DaffyEpisode HighlightsAdam’s story and journey to where he is today (4:50)Overview of Daffy (5:00)Overview of Donor Advised Funds + Adam’s experience (7:30)Impact Uprising (11:00)Opportunity for nonprofits today (12:00)The Trillion Dollar Generosity Gap + How Daffy is addressing it (17:00)The Giving Goal at Daffy (22:00) Features of Daffy (24:00)New family feature (36:00)A powerful story of philanthropy in Adam’s life (37:00)Adam’s One Good Thing: If things are important to you, name them and know them. (45:00)How to connect with Adam and Daffy (49:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/328.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 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

Sep 26, 2022 • 44min
327. Making Technology More Human + Building a System of Belonging: Meet the Human Stack - Tim Lockie
Meet Tim. He believes digital transformation is affordable and scalable for nonprofits of all sizes. That’s why he’s leaving the tech stack behind in favor of The Human Stack - a way to make your technology more human and usable. Not only is this solution brilliant, it helps you understand how to actually operate your tech simply and efficiently (Eureka!💡😜). Tune in for this convo we believe may just hold the answer in changing the way technology companies + partners + consultants relate to nonprofits and the impact economy. 💡LearnDefining the Human StackImproving nonprofit digital literacy, training + skillsHow to know when technology is a problem ( ⬅️ FREE diagnostic tool)Low hanging fruit for nonprofitsToday’s GuestTim Lockie, CEO and Founder of The Human StackEpisode HighlightsTim’s story and journey to where he is today (5:00)The Human Stack (12:00)Tech + Digital Literacy that nonprofits need (16:00)Determining your tech stack and human stack vitals (28:55)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Tim’s life (35:35)Tim’s One Good Thing: You need one person who is tactical. Identify that person and give them all the support you can. Then have a person they report to that looks at their work and says good job. (37:00)How people can get connected to The Human Stack (39:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/327.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 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

Sep 23, 2022 • 47min
326. The Habits of an Impactful Major Gifts Officer - Julie Ordoñez
Welcome back to our Friday Series The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. This week we're taking on major gifts, and you better hold onto your britches for this conversation with one of our experts, Julie Ordoñez, founder of Courage Lab and Nonprofit Courage Lab podcast as we breakdown Habits of an Impactful Major Gift Officer. Prepare for everything you've learned about raising investment-level gifts to be upended - for good. We're bringing tips, case studies and the Do's/Dont's for a modern fundraiser. Tune in ✌️ Special GuestJulie Ordoñez, founder of Courage Lab and Nonprofit Courage Lab PodcastEpisode HighlightsTonesetting (1:00)Mindset challenges that are barriers for raising major gifts (4:20)How major gift officers can feel more confident (12:40)Committing yourself to taking action and meeting your goals (18:50)Actions for success that major gift officers should take (24:35)Understand how to prioritize your relationships (29:40)KPIs for major gift officers to track (36:20)How to connect with Julie (43:10)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/326About our Sponsor Neon OneTechnology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software tAbout 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