We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

OverviewWelcome back to our Friday Series: The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. This week we’re chatting about impactful storytelling with Julia Campbell, nonprofit storytelling expert and our very first podcast guest. She’s sharing her insight on defining your goal, balancing qualitative and quantitative information, and developing trust. Tune in for tips, case studies and the Do’s/Dont’s for the modern nonprofit storyteller. 📝Special GuestJulia Campbell, Founder, J Campbell Social Marketing and Author, Storytelling in the Digital AgeEpisode HighlightsAsking the bigger question (4:00)Habits to become a more impactful storyteller (9:05)Relationships to prioritize (13:45)Do This/Not That that make an impactful storyteller (18:50)KPI’s that matter (25:40)A powerful story that impacted Julia (30:20)Sustainability and mental health tips (35:15)How to connect with Julia (37:30)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/358.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, Whiteboard, and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

OverviewMeet Dominic. He’s an entrepreneur, founder, philanthropist and a big believer in our collective ability to achieve more together through technology. Today, Dominic is CEO of B Generous, which is changing how people donate to nonprofits through the first-ever philanthropic credit product. We chat about practices and mindsets that will set your nonprofit up for resiliency and success even amid challenging times.💡LearnHow nonprofits can learn from start-ups + lean into innovation The pillars of resilient nonprofit organizations Fundraising during economic downturnsOpportunities to lean into creative + digital marketingToday’s GuestDominic Kalms, CEO + Founder, B GenerousEpisode HighlightsDominic’s story and journey to where he is today (4:00)How nonprofits can think more like businesses (12:35)Building resilient organizations (16:55)Adjusting your mindset (21:55)How the success of e-commerce can be applied to philanthropy  (25:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Dominic’s life (28:20)Dominic’s One Good Thing: Failure is a prerequisite to success. (43:00)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/357.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 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, Whiteboard, and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

OverviewMeet Shanna. Prior to founding Hocking Leadership, she spent 2 decades at major nonprofit orgs including the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Alabama, and Duke University and has personally raised upwards of  $153 million. Her brand-new book One Bold Move a Day is a roadmap to achieving your career, leadership, and personal goals with intention and joy. Tune in for an uplifting, encouraging and actionable conversation💡LearnThe meaning of One Bold Move a Day4 key mindsets that enable us to make bold movesTools to address burnout, fatigue, and overwhelm in the nonprofit fieldToday’s GuestShanna Hocking, Principal of Hocking Leadership, Podcast Host and Author of “One Bold Move a Day”Episode HighlightsShanna’s story and journey to where she is today (2:45)One Bold Move a Day (7:15)4 Key Mindsets of One Bold Move A Day (11:25)Gratitude MindsetAnd MindsetHappiness MindsetProgress MindsetThe And Mindset in action (16:50)Applying these mindsets to mental health and self care (22:15)A profound moment of philanthropy in Shanna’s life (26:25)How to connect with Shanna and buy “One Bold Move A Day” (30:35)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/356.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 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 Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, Whiteboard, and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Cameron. He’s the Director of Global Partnerships at A Child's Hope Foundation, an org existing to break the cycle of poverty and trauma for orphaned and vulnerable children 🙌He recognizes there’s no magic cure to solving complex global problems, and he’s passionate about asset-based community development, collaboration, empowerment, and education. We’re fortunate enough to see this playout first-hand in the We Are For Good Community where he spearheads our Community channel for International Development 🌎Don’t miss this convo that’s centered around worldwide belonging and relationship-building🥰Today’s GuestCameron Outlaw, Director of Global Partnerships, A Child's Hope FoundationEpisode HighlightsCameron’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30)Overview of A Child’s Hope Foundation (10:30)What makes a dynamic partnership (16:45)We Are For Good International Community Subgroup (24:00)Trends Cameron’s seeing in international development (27:00)What community means to Cameron (31:50)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Cameron’s life (36:25)Cameron’s One Good Thing: Invest in the culture you're creating with consistent and effective inputs (40:20)How to connect with Cameron and A Child’s Hope Foundation (42:45)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/355.We Are For Good ShopWe are officially launching our merch store! At www.weareforgood.com/shop you’ll find posters, coffee mugs, super soft T-shirts with your favorite sayings and more!We want to see We Are For Good shirts and merch all across the globe in your corner of the world. Snag a selfie with your merch and use the hashtag #WeAreForGood so we can see it 🎉 You can find everything over at www.weareforgood.com/shop We Are For Good CommunityYou know we believe community is everything and that’s why we’re taking this week to introduce you to some of the incredible people doing amazing things in the We Are For Good global community. Meet other likeminded friends today at weareforgoodcommunity.comThank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, Whiteboard, and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

OverviewThis episode is part of Community Week, a celebration of the radical connections and community of belonging exploding here at We Are For Good. Meet Adam. We’re so honored that our paths crossed with this founder through the We Are For Good Community where he’s quick to offer encouragement and pursue meaningful connections that help his nonprofit scale. Drawing inspiration from the powerful platform of “sports to do good,” he founded Good Game Foundation. They’re working to address modern community needs working collaboratively with professional athletes, sports fans, and nonprofit organizations. Tune in to hear his powerful story of conviction and growth (understanding of sports metaphors not required, Jon)⛹️Today’s GuestAdam DeVon Miller, Founder, Good Game FoundationEpisode HighlightsAdam’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30)Adam’s cross-country bike ride + first crowdfunding experience (8:40)The inspiration behind Good Game Foundation (14:20)What’s on the horizon for Good Game Foundation (23:15)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Adam’s life (32:55)Adam’s One Good Thing: Win where you are. (35:00)How to connect with Good Game Foundation (39:40)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/354.We Are For Good ShopWe are officially launching our merch store! At www.weareforgood.com/shop you’ll find posters, coffee mugs, super soft T-shirts with your favorite sayings and more!We want to see We Are For Good shirts and merch all across the globe in your corner of the world. Snag a selfie with your merch and use the hashtag #WeAreForGood so we can see it 🎉 You can find everything over at www.weareforgood.com/shop We Are For Good CommunityYou know we believe community is everything and that’s why we’re taking this week to introduce you to some of the incredible people doing amazing things in the We Are For Good global community. Meet other likeminded friends today at weareforgoodcommunity.com Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, Whiteboard, and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

This episode is part of Community Week, a celebration of the radical connections and community of belonging exploding here at We Are For Good.Meet Monique. This We Are For Good rabid fan is all over the Community and studying in PRO. Her career started in recruiting where her interest in DEI and representation grew. Without any nonprofit experience but armed with a dream for change, she launched Little Bit of Good, a four month capacity building accelerator program for Black-led nonprofits. She believes change is possible, and that funding and resource inequities in the nonprofit sector can be changed. Oh yeah, and she’s a candlemaker at Blow Candle Co. where each purchase supports local nonprofits. 🕯😍 Tune in to meet this incredible do-gooder.Today’s GuestMonique Parker, Founder + Executive Director, Little Bit of GoodMonique’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)Community Partnerships + Little Bit of Good (16:00)Accelerator Program (20:00)Monique’s dreams for Little Bit of Good (25:00)Monique and Taylor’s podcast (27:00)Community is everything (30:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Monique’s life (37:00)Monique’s One Good Thing: We Are For Good Community + PRO and “Just do it” (41:00)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/353.We Are For Good ShopWe are officially launching our merch store! At www.weareforgood.com/shop you’ll find posters, coffee mugs, super soft T-shirts with your favorite sayings and more!We want to see We Are For Good shirts and merch all across the globe in your corner of the world. Snag a selfie with your merch and use the hashtag #WeAreForGood so we can see it 🎉 You can find everything over at www.weareforgood.com/shop We Are For Good CommunityYou know we believe community is everything and that’s why we’re taking this week to introduce you to some of the incredible people doing amazing things in the We Are For Good global community. Meet other likeminded friends today at weareforgoodcommunity.com Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, Whiteboard, and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Welcome back to our Friday Series The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. This week we're taking the conversation to the operations team with accounting visionary Germeen Guillaume as she explores the Habits of an Impactful Operations Team. We're bringing tips, KPIs to focus on, and the Do's/Dont's for the modern ops team. Tune in✌️Special GuestGermeen Guillaume, Founder and CEO, Visionary Accounting GroupEpisode HighlightsTone setting (3:30)Habits of an Impactful Operations Team (6:00)Relationships that need to be prioritized in this role (8:35)Do This / Not That (16:00)KPIs that matter (20:00)Mental Health Minute (24:15)How to connect with Germeen and Visionary Accounting Group (26:10)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/352.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 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.About Our Sponsor Slingshot GroupOur friends over at Slingshot Group partner with nonprofits to recruit and hire great leaders, build remarkable teams, and unleash your mission’s potential.You know we talk often about how much your organization’s culture matters especially today -  in being not just being a place that attracts talent - but also becomes a magnet to connect donors to your mission. Sound like Slingshot Group might be a fit for your organization? Learn more at sThank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, Whiteboard, and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Meet Nathan and Brian. They're co-authors of the next must-read book for nonprofit leaders that’s hitting our industry with some serious truths. “The Generosity Crisis” includes some truly shocking realities like how philanthropic giving will cease to exist in 49 years if nothing changes. Tune in for a behind the scenes look at why they wrote the book, some key takeaways and what we can do to turn things around📖Episode HighlightsNathan’s story and journey to where he is today (3:15)Brian’s story and journey to where he is today (6:30)Current state of philanthropy (9:10)Defining radical connection (13:00)Connecting in times of crisis (28:30)How to socialize these ideas with your teams and leaders (33:50)Building strong connections with data (39:15)Powerful stories of generosity in Nathan and Brian’s lives (47:00)Nathan’s One Good Thing: Show up everyday and do one good thing.  (52:30)Brian’s One Good Thing: Be students of the industry. 53:15How to connect and buy the book (55:00)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/351.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 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.About our Sponsor Evolve Giving GroupEvolve is a women-owned and women-led full-service nonprofit consulting firm where nonprofits come to thrive. From working wiThank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, Whiteboard, and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

OverviewMeet Rob. He’s a rock-climber and the Colorado Program Manager of The Phoenix, a national sober active community, where he first joined as a participant in 2008. The Phoenix has experienced explosive growth with programming across the U.S. reaching 159,000 participants (Rob was the 159th member🤩) Join us for a conversation about what goes into creating a safe, inclusive, welcoming space where others “believe in them until they believe in themselves.”  🙌⛰️Today’s GuestRob Baumgartner, Colorado Program Manager, The PhoenixEpisode HighlightsRob’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)Overview of The Phoenix and its mission (7:35)The process of building a safe community (11:00)Create a safe space for those in recovery to tell their story (19:15)Impact and expansion of The Phoenix (22:55)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Rob’s life (26:30)Rob’s One Good Thing: Don’t be afraid to try new things (29:00)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/350.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 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.About our Sponsor Evolve Giving GroupEvolve is a women-owned and women-led full-service nonprofit consulting firm where nonprofits come to thrive. From working with startups to 100-year-old legacy organizations, they've truly done it all.  Evolve guides your nonprofit from idea to Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, Whiteboard, and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

Welcome back to our Friday Series: The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. This week we’re talking about all things events and experiences with founding member of The DRG Group Matthew Helmer who has decades of experience creating meaningful donor events. He’s bringing his expertise about creating donor events and experiences that serve a true purpose while being data-informed. Tune in for Matthew’s counsel on how you can find your Why and move past the rinse-and-repeat cycle of donor events. 🚫🚿🔁Special GuestMatthew Helmer, Consultant and Strategist, The DRG GroupEpisode HighlightsThe bigger question (4:00)Follow up plan for your event (9:20)3 Daily Habits for the Events Fundraiser (10:00)Do This / Not That for the Events Fundraiser (20:35)KPIs that Matter (29:00)Prioritizing Mental Health (36:00)Ease up. Take time away for restorative activity.Find your why. Fish Philosophy (40:00)How to connect with Matthew (41:05)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/349.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 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.About our Sponsor Evolve Giving GroupEvolve is a women-owned and women-led full-service nonprofit consulting firm where nonprofits come to thrive. From working with startups to 100-year-oldThank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, Whiteboard, and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter