We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

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 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 much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, anThank 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 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 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 much more than a nonprofit CRM. 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.Sound like Virtuous might be a fit for your organizatiThank 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 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 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. 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 Shaun. He believes to build healthy cultures, you have to build healthy systems. We're defining the way work works and not leaving those things to chance. This is the ops conversation you didn't know that your shop absolutely needs to have on how to build systems of integration, focus, cohesion and intention. This could be the ultimate #WorkingSmarterNotHarder convo💪💡LearnBuilding healthy operating systems6 Levers Framework: A Path to Organizational HealthAdvice for leaders to maintain principles while navigating seasons of changeSymptoms of unhealthy culturesToday’s GuestShaun Lee, VP of Organizational Solutions Mission Matters GroupEpisode HighlightsShaun’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30)Symptoms + signs of an unhealthy culture (8:45)To build a healthy culture, you have to build healthy systems (18:00)What makes up a healthy operating system (23:00)Definition of an operating system (24:00)6 Levers Framework: A Path to Organizational Health (26:00)Identity, Focus, Cohesion, Rhythm, Leadership + MomentumA powerful moment of philanthropy in Shaun’s life (48:00)Shaun’s One Good Thing: Your vitals always matter. (52:00)How to connect with Shaun (55:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/325.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. It’s so much more than a nonprofit CRM. 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.Sound like Virtuous might be a fit for 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 Sam. She's a digital strategist who helps her clients increase revenue with A/B Testing, and she knows her stuff. In the last 10 years, she's helped companies like Abercrombie & Fitch, Under Armour, and Intercontinental Hotel Group use their website data to make more money - without increasing digital ad spend or building a new website. Don't miss this episode that will prep you well for Giving Tuesday and year-end🗓💡LearnDefining A/B testing & how it worksHow to kick-off a successful A/B testing campaignThe link between the psychology of giving and social proofA guide to everything that should be in your A/B toolboxToday’s GuestSam Baker, Digital Strategist, Founder of Sam Baker ConsultingEpisode HighlightsSam’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)A/B Testing - Theory and Philosophy and why Nonprofits should be leveraging it (11:00)Storytelling + A/B Testing (15:00)The Psychology of Giving (17:00)An example of this in real life (20:00)How to implement + activate A/B testing (23:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Sam’s life (29:00)Sam’s One Good Thing: Always be curious. (32:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/324.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. It’s so much more than a nonprofit CRM. 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.Sound like Virtuous might be a fit for your organization? 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

OverviewWelcome back to our new Friday Series called The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. We're kicking off the discussion by bringing in one of our experts, Sabrina Walker Hernandez with Supporting World Hope who's talking about Habits of an Impactful Board Member. We're bringing tips and examples of who's doing it well.👊Special GuestSabrina Walker Hernandez, President and CEO, Supporting World HopeEpisode HighlightsTone setting (2:30)What is the bigger, better question that we should be asking with our boards (5:20)3 habits of a CEO to support an impactful board (7:45)3 habits of an impactful board chair (9:20)How CEOs can communicate with the board chair and with the board as a whole (11:45)Habits of a good board member (17:45)KPI’s that matter and don’t matter to a board member (20:25)A piece of advice for how to be a good board member and also take care of yourself (25:45)A board member in Sabrina’s life who embodied these habits and principles (26:50)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/323.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. It’s so much more than a nonprofit CRM. 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.Sound like Virtuous might be a fit for your organization? Learn more today at virtuous.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 Farra. This Co-Director and Member-Owner at Big Duck (oh you know we're going to talk about what those titles mean!), is a tireless advocate of inclusive branding and bringing your board into the branding discussion. In today’s digital world, we're chatting about the importance of branding for  mission-driven organizations (and where to start!), how to ensure DEI is baked into the brand, and why branding is a team sport.  💡LearnWeaving inclusivity & DEI into your brandHow often should orgs rebrand?How should I brand during a big anniversary for my org?Collaboration between Development + Communication teamsYour board's role in branding (yes, they have a purpose!)Today’s GuestFarra Trompeter, Co-Director and Member-Owner, Big DuckEpisode HighlightsFarra’s story and journey to where she is today (3:25)Branding for nonprofits (9:40)Key steps to developing and applying your brand personality (12:55)Creating inclusive branding (17:00)Big Duck’s shared leadership model (19:40)Nonprofit board’s role in Marketing and Communications (22:25)How often should nonprofits be rebranding? (27:20)Should we change the name of our organization? (29:30)We have an anniversary coming up - now what? (33:20)Collaboration between Development + Communications Teams (35:00)A powerful story of philanthropy in Farra’s life (38:20)Farra’s One Good Thing: “Don't dream it, be it." - The Rocky Horror Picture Show (40:50)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/322About 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 much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous helps chariThank 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 Jens. This serial entrepreneur (and founder of Coinstar!) believes deeply in pulling together all sectors for impact. In fact, by adopting a tri-sector mindset, we're able to identify opportunities to innovate and solve problems by aligning resources and interests from private enterprise (businesses), the public sector (government), and social sectors (nonprofits). It's not a theory. He's already proving it at New Impact, and he's brought the playbook for nonprofits to lean into. Lucky you!🎉 💡LearnDefining the Tri-Sector and Whole of Society ApproachHow innovators & business model creators united profit & purposeExploring tri-sector case studiesHow nonprofits can apply these ideas todayToday’s GuestJens Molbak, Founder, New Impact + Founder and Former CEO, CoinstarEpisode HighlightsJen’s story (3:05)The story of Coinstar (5:55)Tri-sector model (11:10)Mindsets that need to shift today (16:00)An example of partnering across sectors (21:15)Mindset shifts needed (22:00)The reason New Impact exists and resources available  (33:10)Creating a database of impact organizations across all sectors (35:45)Meaningful moments of philanthropy in Jens’ life (39:25)Jen’s One Good Thing: How can you repurpose existing resources (45:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/321About 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. Slingshot Group is the organization we trust to help you do just that. It’s so much more than a staffing and executive search firm. Slingshot Group goes deep and gets to know your culture so they can help you find the leaders and staff who will help take your mission to the next level.Sound like Slingshot Group might be a fit for your organization? Learn more at slingshotgroup.org.About our Sponsor Neon OneTechnology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides 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

This Friday we're launching a new Friday Series called The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. We're starting by tearing down the old models of professional development and rewiring our brains to embrace learning differently and openly. We're bringing tips and examples of who's doing it well. 🎉Episode HighlightsSeries Tone Setting (2:00)Where to start: think about playing in a different sandbox. (4:00)Your development will be defined by you alone (5:00)The importance of developing your soft skills (11:00)How to ask your boss for professional development budget (15:00)Topics we will be unpacking throughout this series (20:00)Dive in deeper with We Are For Good PRO Join the We Are For Good CommunityFor more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/320About 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 much more than a nonprofit CRM. 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.Sound like Virtuous might be a fit for your organization? 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 Monica. This internationally renowned soprano believes in the power of the arts to gather, unify & awaken positive change. She's the co-founder of Sing for Hope, a leading nonprofit that brings arts outreach programs to communities in need and presents initiatives that make the arts accessible to all. We're talking about scaling up a nonprofit and using your platform for good. This operatic superstar-for-good absolutely exceeded our Ungettable Get expectations!💡LearnScaling a nonprofit from the ground upHow to approach partnerships with corporations & municipalitiesFlexing your platform for goodThe mission story of Sing for HopeToday’s GuestMonica Yunus Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, Sing for HopeEpisode HighlightsMonica’s story (5:00)Overview of Sing for Hope (8:30)Sing for Hope’s programs (16:00)Scaling a nonprofit (27:15)Monica’s advice for those looking to start a nonprofit (29:45)Creating magical partnerships (33:10)Using your gifts and showing up authentically (37:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Monica’s life (41:00)Monica’s One Good Thing: Be good to yourself. (49:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/319About 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 much more than a nonprofit CRM. 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 eThank 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