We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Join us as we celebrate 100 podcast episodes! 😍🎉🤩✨😁 Jon and Becky share their biggest lessons learned over the last 100 episodes, and the transformational power of community. With each connection we make, the world has gotten smaller and our dreams have gotten bigger. Tune in for a sneak peek at an exciting project we've been working on! We're so grateful you're here, friends.Episode OverviewAn ode to 100 podcast episodes (2:00)The power of community (5:00)Story binds us together (6:30)The story of the Imani Collective (7:30)Always take the meeting: everyone matters. (11:00)Inaction is an action. Lift your voice and notice who is not at your table (12:50)Know your pitch. Are you coming from a place of admiration, curiosity, and kindness? (15:00)The 5 minute favor (16:20)If you are feeling alone personally or professionally, seek out community (17:00)Sneak Peek: We Are For Good Humans (20:00)The Ungettable Get List (21:00)Join our Good Community!About Our Sponsor VirtuousYou know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you SEE and activate donors at every level. Here’s the thing, Virtuous created a fundraising platform to help you do just that. It’s much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous is committed to helping charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising. We love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement.Learn more about Virtuous at www.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

Meet Max. You may know him best as the CEO of Givebutter, an online fundraising platform that powers more than $100M in donations annually for thousands of nonprofit organizations. But this seriously humble visionary is giving us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the company's founding story that began in a college dorm room and has grown to become the #1 rated nonprofit fundraising platform in the world. If you've ever wondered how to leverage the power of crowd funding and mobilize your rabid fans, then this episode is for you. Beware: brace yourself for some seriously awesome butter puns.Episode OverviewHow the (Give) Butter gets churned: the story and founding of Givebutter 3:25Leveraging impact for good - 7:26 What makes Givebutter different? - 10:08Donor relations is key - 15:17Givebutter client success stories - 20:24The power of crowdfunding - 25:24Max’s One Moment in Philanthropy - 30:11Big dreams for Givebutter - 33:04Max’s One Good Thing: implement inbox zero. - 36:27For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/99The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloAbout Our Sponsor VirtuousYou know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you SEE and activate donors at every level. Here’s the thing, Virtuous created a fundraising platform to help you do just that. It’s much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous is committed to helping charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising. We love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement.Learn more about Virtuous at www.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

Meet Karon. She believes philanthropy can be a trusted partner in advancing the greater good. And her team at the Council on Foundations is centered on doing just that by fostering heathy work environments, developing diverse people and advocating for progress. By bringing people together around these topics, her org is bridging divides and creating opportunities for people to listen, share and do the work. And her One Good Thing will move your heart.Episode HighlightsKaron’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)Council on Foundations and their mission (6:50)Philanthropy and how it was defined in 1949 looks very different now in 2021 (7:30)Cohorts: the power in bringing people together and having experiential trainings (10:00)Career Pathways: Council on Foundations’s Flagship Leadership Development Program (14:20)Know the stats: the current state of the nonprofit sector (15:00)Diversifying the talent pipeline in philanthropy (18:00)Start with your board. Be honest about where you are on your equity journey (20:00)Council on Foundations’s support throughout COVID-19 (25:00)Karon’s One Good Thing: tap into the liberating power of rest. The Nap Ministries (33:50) How much influence does rest have on your life?For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/98The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloAbout Our Sponsor VirtuousYou know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you SEE and activate donors at every level. Here’s the thing, Virtuous created a fundraising platform to help you do just that. It’s much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous is committed to helping charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising. We love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement.Learn more about Virtuous at www.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

Meet Niven. As a passionate voice for female empowerment and Vice President of the News Platforms at theSkimm, she wakes up everyday with a goal to make it easier for a generation of women to live their smartest lives. Niven cut her teeth learning the essentials of journalism and ethics at NBC News, and now channels her passion and expertise into fostering good around the world. Tune in for a moving conversation about connecting, informing, activating and empowering women around the most important social causes facing us today.It's  We Are For Good Podcast Women of Impact Week presented by Virtuous.  Join us as we release 5 episodes, each dedicated to celebrating the incredible women making an impact in our world, and how you can take action to harness the power of women to further your causes too.This series is more than just podcast episodes. Explore weareforgood.com/women to find extensive resources, a treasure trove of past interviews and inspiration too.  Want to be an ally to spread this message of goodness? Use hashtag #womenofimpact2021Episode HighlightsNiven’s story and journey to where she is today (3:44)Media in today’s world and theSkimm’s values (7:42)Utilizing platforms to advance good personally and professionally (11:00)You don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room, and you don’t have to threaten or try to elicit fear to gain respect (12:00)An overview of theSkimm and how they’re serving, informing, and empowering 7+ million women worldwide (17:40)The importance of having a voice digitally (23:00)145,000 women lost or left their jobs in December 2020 (25:00)The pandemic has shone a light on that we are far from equality (25:58)The power of storytelling: how it can expose inequalities, challenge systemic issues, and build communities for good (29:00)Building advocacy within community (34:00)A woman who has shaped Niven into who she is today: her mom (38:00)A moment of philanthropy that shaped Niven’s life and desire to do good (41:00)Niven’s One Good Thing: Ask others how you can help and pause and listen to their response. (44:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/97The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!WanThank 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 Carley. This author and adjunct faculty at Stanford University and UC Berkeley teaches leadership and business as a platform for positive change in the world. Carley shares her passion for inclusive leadership and creating a workplace and world that works for everyone while prioritizing people and planet first. She's even walking us through male allyship and how men can be partners in the fight for gender equality.It's  We Are For Good Podcast Women of Impact Week presented by Virtuous.  Join us as we release 5 episodes, each dedicated to celebrating the incredible women making an impact in our world, and how you can take action to harness the power of women to further your causes too.This series is more than just podcast episodes. Explore weareforgood.com/women to find extensive resources, a treasure trove of past interviews and inspiration too.  Want to be an ally to spread this message of goodness? Use hashtag #womenofimpact2021Episode HighlightsCarley’s background - 3:15Where do we start to bring conscious leadership in the nonprofit space? - 8:10Leaders who live out conscious leadership - 12:13Advice on where to start regarding the internal “game” - 17:02Allyship, women empowerment, and inclusion - 22:13Carley’s One Philanthropic Moment - 33:45Carley’s One Good Thing: We need to lead from more love and that with you. - 36:36For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/96The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloAbout Our Sponsor VirtuousYou know we believe Everyone Matters - and we believe the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you see and activate donors at every level.  And our friends at Virtuous created a fundraising platform to help you do just that. Virtuous is the only responsive fundraising platform designed to help nonprofit teams build better donor relationships and increase impact with confidence. Plus, their number one core value is Team & Family, so this week we’re excited to highlight a few of the phenomenal women and clients within their family 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 Dr. Freeman. This award-winning scholar and Assistant Professor at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy has an incredible story to tell. Which prompts us to introduce the incomparable Madam C.J. Walker, the trailblazer for black women philanthropists. Dr. Freeman research focuses on the history of African American philanthropy and his latest book is entitled, Madam C.J. Walker’s Gospel of Giving: Black Women’s Philanthropy during Jim Crow. Confession: we all cried in this episode. This story has power, and we promise you'll be a better human for hearing it. It's  We Are For Good Podcast Women of Impact Week presented by Virtuous.  Join us as we release 5 episodes, each dedicated to celebrating the incredible women making an impact in our world, and how you can take action to harness the power of women to further your causes too.This series is more than just podcast episodes. Explore weareforgood.com/women to find extensive resources, a treasure trove of past interviews and inspiration too.  Want to be an ally to spread this message of goodness? Use hashtag #womenofimpact2021Episode HighlightsDr. Freeman’s story and dedication to philanthropy - 3:54Meet Madam C.J. Walker - 9:133 key values learned from Madam C.J. Walker: Give as you can, spare no useful means, and give more as your means increase - 16:40The impact Madam C.J. Walker’s legacy has had on Dr. Freeman’s life - 21:50Dr. Freeman’s work: Who counts as a philanthropist and what counts as philanthropy? - 24:09African American philanthropy and philanthropy leaders of color challenge the conventional definitions of philanthropy throughout history - 24:12A powerful moment of philanthropy in Dr. Freeman’s Life - 35:02Dr. Freeman’s One Good Thing: Give along the way. - 39:45For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/95The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloAbout Our Sponsor VirtuousYou know we believe Everyone Matters - and we believe the greatest philanthropic movements happen wheThank 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 Kiersten. She's a force for compassion as the founder and publisher of Philanthropy Women and through her clinical social work. Her passion and knowledge on justice and equity run deep, and she loves sharing stories about women donors and their allies who are advancing social change. We're talking 2021 women giving trends and discussing the intersection of philanthropy and gender equity. It rocked our world, and we know you'll get a lot out of it too.It's  We Are For Good Podcast Women of Impact Week presented by Virtuous.  Join us as we release 5 episodes, each dedicated to celebrating the incredible women making an impact in our world, and how you can take action to harness the power of women to further your causes too.This series is more than just podcast episodes. Explore weareforgood.com/women to find extensive resources, a treasure trove of past interviews and inspiration too.  Want to be an ally to spread this message of goodness? Use hashtag #womenofimpact2021Episode HighlightsKiersten’s story and journey to where she is today - 2:43History of women in philanthropy - 5:06Women’s giving trends for 2021 - 12:05Political philanthropic movements - 16:00How do we see engagement with women in philanthropic causes? - 17:33Encouraging women and people in meaningful ways - 19:40Kiersten’s favorite philanthropic moments, “true gifts” - 22:22Kiersten’s One Good Thing - 25:50For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/94The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloAbout Our Sponsor VirtuousYou know we believe Everyone Matters - and we believe the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you see and activate donors at every level.  And our friends at Virtuous created a fundraising platform to help you do just that. Virtuous is the only responsive fundraising platform designed to help nonprofit teams build better donor relationships and increase impact with confidence. Plus, their number one core value is Team & Family, so this week we’re excited to highlight a few of the phenomenal 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 Christen and Tammy. As founders of She’s the First, they're fighting for a world where every girl can choose her own future. For the past decade, they’ve worked closely with local organizations around the world and changemakers of all ages and backgrounds, from college students to celebrities. They're also the authors of the incredible book Impact: A Step by Step Plan to Create the World You Want to Live In. If you're looking for playbook to be a light to your favorite charity - then this episode is for you. Outstanding humans doing outstanding things for women. Tune in and be inspired!It's  We Are For Good Podcast Women of Impact Week presented by Virtuous.  Join us as we release 5 episodes, each dedicated to celebrating the incredible women making an impact in our world, and how you can take action to harness the power of women to further your causes too.This series is more than just podcast episodes. Explore weareforgood.com/women to find extensive resources, a treasure trove of past interviews and inspiration too.  Want to be an ally to spread this message of goodness? Use hashtag #womenofimpact2021Episode HighlightsTammy’s background - 3:45Christen’s background - 5:30The founding story of She’s the First - 8:48Getting into the program and development side of a nonprofit - 12:35Impact: A Step-by-Step Plan to Create the World You Want to Live In - 18:08Using your unique skills to create impact - 23:18Creating your impact advisory board - 26:34Who inspires you? - 30:05Powerful philanthropic moments in Tammy and Christen’s lives- 32:57Girl power - 40:25Christen’s One Good Thing: No one can do everything, but everyone can do something - 45:15Tammy’s One Good Thing: Update your social media bio, and mention the cause you are most passionate about. 44:40She’s the First Mentors Make it Happen Challenge - 44:26For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/93The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloThank 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

Tune in for a preview and sneak peek of the We Are For Good Podcast Women of Impact Week presented by Virtuous.  Next week we're releasing 5 episodes, each dedicated to celebrating the incredible women making an impact in our world, and how you can take action to harness the power of women to further your causes too.Women are standing in a storied moment in time. We believe women have the potential to massively influence the future trajectory of philanthropy through their gifts, their volunteerism, their empathy and their advocacy. Together, their fire to chase justice and equity has the potential to be revolutionary and sector-impacting. We believe women can have that impact. And we’re here to drive a hard stake in the ground to lift up their good work and continue the fight toward greater equality in all spaces of our sector.This series is more than just podcast episodes. Explore weareforgood.com/women to find extensive resources, a treasure trove of past interviews and inspiration too.  Want to be an ally to spread this message of goodness? Use hashtag #womenofimpact2021Episode OverviewWomen of Impact Week: the backstory and vision (1:00)We Are For Good / Virtuous CRM Partnership (3:00)Research and background for women in the nonprofit sector and trends among women donors (5:00)Podcast guests who have inspired us (11:00)A thank you to the women who have impacted our lives (16:00)Women of Impact Week Presented by Virtuous - Episodes, Resources and More!Join our Good Community!For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/92The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/hello About Our Sponsor VirtuousYou know we believe Everyone Matters - and we believe the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you see and activate donors at every level.  And our friends at Virtuous created a fundraising platform to help you do just that. Virtuous is the only responsive fundraising platform designed to help nonprofit teams build better donor relationships and increase impact with confidence. Plus, their number one core value is Team & Family, so this week we’re excited to highlight a few of the phenomenal women and clients within their family during Women of Impact Week.Learn more about Virtuous at www.virtuous.org///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 Eryn. This social entrepreneur and creativity director is powering through some seriously awesome coaching on empathy, entrepreneurship, the power of honest conversations and the impact of self-doubt. Want to change the world? Start with valuing yourself, she says. It's an honest conversation with the woman who literally built a brand telling you you're So Worth Loving. Episode HighlightsEryn’s Career Journey - 2:54Valuing oneself - 15:30The “accidental” CEO - 20:13Seeking inspiration & lighting the fire - 27:40Advice for young professionals - 30:50Eryn’s book, “So Worth Loving” - 34:00Eryn’s One Philanthropic Moment - 39:20Eryn’s One Good Thing: your rest is important.- 44:30For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/91The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/hello 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