

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
We Are For Good
The We Are For Good Podcast brings nonprofit professionals + everyday changemakers into conversations with the most innovative, heartwired leaders in social impact. Hosted by Jon McCoy + Becky Endicott, each episode unpacks fresh mindsets, practical skills + inspiring stories designed to help you work smarter, build healthier cultures + accelerate our collective impact.Join our value-aligned community—it’s free—at weareforgoodcommunity.com.About We Are For GoodWe Are For Good is a storytelling, learning + activating community built for nonprofit professionals + everyday changemakers. Through our podcasts + media, purpose-driven activations + global gatherings, we equip for-good leaders with the connection, skills + inspiration to grow their impact. Because we believe community is everything—and together, we can create an Impact Uprising.Learn more at weareforgood.com.
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Dec 9, 2020 • 38min
51. Disrupting the Nonprofit Space + Building a Massive Community - Matthew Zachary
Meet Matthew. As a 25-year brain cancer survivor, the founder of the groundbreaking nonprofit Stupid Cancer and creator of the world’s first health podcast that gave a voice to millions, Matthew Zachary knows firsthand that today's healthcare conversations are too polite. He launched OffScrip Media to build community, end isolation, amplify voice and improve quality of life for patients and caregivers. We're talking our most important company value: community. Want our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community! Subscribe for free at www.weareforgood.com/hello.The We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/51Thank 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

Dec 7, 2020 • 41min
50. How to Conquer The Ask: Five Key Steps of Solicitation - Lindsay Simonds
Meet Lindsay. She knows what we're all thinking: sometimes mustering up the courage to make “the ask” can be intimidating. She gets it, because she's been there in past roles, including serving as a VP at a leading global fundraising and management firm. She'll talk us through the 5 Steps to Mastering the Ask, high value relationships & give us some tips to pivot if the solicitation takes an unexpected turn. If you've ever stressed about an ask at any level - this episode is your jam.Want our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community! Subscribe for free at www.weareforgood.com/hello.The We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/50Thank 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

Dec 4, 2020 • 22min
49. 7 Tips to Cultivate a Growth Mindset- Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
This is the time. Your two mental coaches are here to pump you up and encourage you to grow more than ever as you prep for a new year. And we're diving headfirst into what it means to have a growth mindset. Whether it's taking on new challenges or flexing those innovation muscles, we can all use some sharpening. Even better, choosing to embrace a growth mindset means you can not only change your story, but rewrite a powerful one moving forward. We're not letting fear hold us back, because your learning, growth + development is where the magic happens. Join us!Want our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community! Subscribe for free at www.weareforgood.com/hello.The We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/49//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

Dec 2, 2020 • 41min
48. COVID-19 Response Story: How a Group of Restaurateurs Raised & Gifted $4M for Their Frontline Workers - Kathryn Lott and Lindsey Brown
Meet the Southern Smoke gals. You're about to find out what happens when a community of chefs, restaurateurs, foodies and Do Gooders get together in the name of helping their own. This mighty nonprofit has stepped in during numerous crises to uplift the food industry. Even during a pandemic, they continue to shine by fundraising and distributing more than $4 million to nearly 2,000 people. Tune in to get some insight on how COVID is affecting our favorite restaurants/beverage businesses and how you can help.Want our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community! Subscribe for free at www.weareforgood.com/hello.The We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/48Thank 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

Nov 30, 2020 • 45min
47. How to Bring Your Best Self to Grant Applications - Dulari Gandhi
Meet Dulari. She's a triple threat (in a nice way) in the philanthropic sector as one of the program officers at the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, strategic communications professional and social justice pursuer. She's working to eliminate youth living in poverty with the Dell Foundation, and she's walking us through how to bring our best selves to grant applications. She's wicked smart and has the kindness to help us build a solid bridge between foundations and our missions.Want our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community! Subscribe for free at www.weareforgood.com/hello.The We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/47Thank 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

Nov 27, 2020 • 51min
46. Podcast Replay: As Seen On Pokes PodCAS - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, and Becky Endicott, CFRE
Take a peek behind the curtain as Jon and Becky sit down with their alma mater's podcast to talk about our early professional days, how we met, our favorite charities and what we're hoping to disrupt in the nonprofit space by launching We Are For Good (Don't worry, buddies. It's all positive!). We hope you'll enjoy this turning of the tables as we get placed on the hot seat...and still can't seem to take ourselves seriously.Want our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community! Subscribe for free at www.weareforgood.com/hello.The We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/46Thank 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

Nov 25, 2020 • 33min
45. How to Reboot Annual Giving + Launch New Programs - Shawn Wills, CFRE
Meet Shawn. She's got an interesting case study about the hard pivot her organization took away from an events-based fundraising shop to developing an integrated annual giving program. She walks us through the steps needed to restructure a program, maximize board involvement, and the opportunities that exist in giving societies. Cherry on top? We also chatted about women's giving and diversity too!Want our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community! Subscribe for free at www.weareforgood.com/hello.The We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/45Thank 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

Nov 23, 2020 • 34min
44. Wellness and Life Balance for Nonprofit Leaders - Cynthia Gregory
Meet Cynthia. She's a nonprofit leader and certified Co-Active Coach who knows that no one works harder or deserves more validation than nonprofit fundraisers, executives and cultural change-makers. She's walking us through combating compassion fatigue and burnout while providing key takeaways, illuminating warning signs, and giving coping resources. Just a check-in to make sure you're committing to yourself as much as to your mission.Want our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community! Subscribe for free at www.weareforgood.com/hello.The We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/44Thank 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

Nov 20, 2020 • 18min
43. 5 Tips to Cultivate a Bravery Mindset - Jonathan McCoy CFRE, and Becky Endicott, CFRE
We are ramping up to 2021 by getting our hearts and minds in the right place. And it only seemed fitting to start with a conversation on bravery as we embark on this brave new world. Be forewarned: preserving convention is not our end game. Join Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they share 5 tips to start embracing a bravery mindset, and discover how to embrace risk, tap into your inner courage to deliver your mission more authentically. Want our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community! Subscribe for free at www.weareforgood.com/hello.The We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/43//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

Nov 18, 2020 • 48min
42. Empowering Women + Stomping Out Human Trafficking - Shannon Keith
Meet Shannon. Her drive to disrupt the social enterprise space and create lasting impact for sex trafficking survivors and those at risk led her to found and cultivate Sudara - a certified Benefit Corporation (our heroes!). Hers is a heroic story that started with a fork in the road. Her decision to walk the road less traveled is saving lives today and building livelihood around the globe. Join us as we talk innovative risks and celebrate women uplifting women! We'll even pass along your family holiday pajama discount code early so you can shop while you listen!Want our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community! Subscribe for free at www.weareforgood.com/hello.The We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/42Thank 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


