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Nonprofit professionals are faced with more challenges to accomplish their missions and the growing pressure to do more, raise more, and be more for the causes ...
611. BlinkNow: A Journey of Love + Sustainable Community Development - Maggie Doyne
Meet Maggie 🤝—CNN Hero of the Year in 2015, humanitarian, activist, CEO and co-founder of the BlinkNow Foundation.In this heart-opening conversation, Maggie takes us on a journey of purpose and possibility—from the humble beginnings of BlinkNow to a movement that now includes over 175 team members serving thousands of children, women, and community members in Nepal. You’ll hear stories of redefining family, lifting up the most vulnerable, and recognizing the sacred wisdom our children carry. ✨This episode is equal parts grounding and inspiring—and a beautiful reminder that change begins when we choose to care deeply and act boldly. Tune in today 🎧💡Learn: The power of love, empathy, and creating a nurturing environment for children to thriveStrategies for building a holistic, community-driven approach to addressing complex social issues like poverty and lack of access to educationThe importance of listening to and empowering local communities, rather than imposing outside solutionsHow to design systems that care for the whole communityEpisode Highlights: The Evolution of BlinkNow Foundation (9:11)Community-Centered Approach to Empowerment (15:05)Lessons from Children and the Call to Action (21:03)Empowering Communities Through Youth Engagement (24:49)The Journey of Documentary: Love and Loss (30:41)Key Metrics for Engagement Strategies (22:54)The Importance of Storytelling in Philanthropy (30:04)Maggie’s One Good Thing: Look at a child’s face today (39:52) Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/611About our Sponsor JitasaJitasa specializes in bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services exclusively for nonprofits. If you’re looking for a financial partner who truly understands your mission, check out Jitasa. For a limited time, if you tell them Jon and Becky from We Are For Good sent you, you’ll receive your first month of services for free. Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter
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610. How to Reframe Your Engagement + Activate Supporters - Beth Saunders
Meet Beth, Founder of Beth Saunders Associates and creator of MapMoveMeasure—a practical framework that helps nonprofits build stronger, lasting relationships with supporters. 🤝In this episode, Beth shares her journey from corporate banking to the nonprofit world and explores how a mindset shift can transform our work. She highlights the power of focusing on potential and abundance, rather than scarcity or limitations. 💛 Beth also dives into the human side of giving—how to move beyond data points and see the person behind the donation to build more meaningful connections. 🎧 Listen now!💡Learn: How reframing challenges as opportunities helps us see beyond transactions to deeper impactWays to engage supporters by clarifying vision, inviting them into the journey, and measuring connectionHow storytelling and purpose-driven work can spark powerful transformationPractical ways to measure engagement beyond dollars—like tracking how recently, how often, and how meaningfully supporters interact.Episode Highlights: Activating Supporters for Engagement (01:09)Beth’s Journey to Nonprofit Consulting (03:01)Understanding Engagement and Data (06:57)The Power of Abundant Thinking (11:02)MapMoveMeasure Framework Explained (15:52)Key Metrics for Engagement Strategies (22:54)The Importance of Storytelling in Philanthropy (30:04)Look up and notice the big picture (32:10) Beth’s One Good ThingEpisode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/610About our Sponsor JitasaJitasa specializes in bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services exclusively for nonprofits. If you’re looking for a financial partner who truly understands your mission, check out Jitasa. For a limited time, if you tell them Jon and Becky from We Are For Good sent you, you’ll receive your first month of services for free. Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter
Meet Caylee, Co-Founder and Executive Director of RestoreOKC. Caylee joins us to share how she and her team have taken a radically different, community-led approach to addressing complex, systemic issues in their city. It's a powerful case study on how data can be a helpful tool (but not the driver), how grassroots programs are transforming access to education, jobs, and housing, and how meaningful partnerships are key to lasting change. 🤝Their work has sparked sustainable, community-led development that’s been recognized with state and national awards—including Caylee being named USA Today’s Oklahoma Woman of the Year. ⭐ This one is a must-listen for anyone passionate about driving systemic change and building more just, thriving communities. 🎧 Live now!💡Learn: RestoreOKC’s “people, place, practice, policy” framework for community-led changeThe importance of centering community voice and lived experience in program developmentHow partnerships and collaboration help address complex, systemic challengesPractical tips for self-care as a nonprofit leaderEpisode Highlights: Caylee Dodson's Journey and Formative Experiences (2:54)RestoreOKC's Community-Led Approach (13:00)How RestoreOKC leverages partnerships and collaborations to address systemic issues (22:00)Place-Based Approaches to Community Development (30:19)Self-Care in Nonprofit Leadership (39:37)A Powerful Moment of Philanthropy in Caylee's Life (35:00)Caylee's One Good Thing: Be a presence of radical warmth and hospitality. (37:00)Explore the Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/609About our Sponsor JitasaJitasa specializes in bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services exclusively for nonprofits. If you’re looking for a financial partner who truly understands your mission, check out Jitasa. For a limited time, if you tell them Jon and Becky from We Are For Good sent you, you’ll receive your first month of services for free. Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter
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Gather At The Well: Human-Centered Leadership - Lindsey Fuller
It’s easier to disengage with your work culture, release expectations, and vent about your dissatisfaction. What’s harder, but more rewarding, is being part of a morale turnaround effort. ❤️ Collective care is the way forward.Welcome back to Gather At The Well, hosted by Lindsey Fuller, Executive Director of The Teaching Well. This conversation and series is a call to collective care, inviting us to build work cultures we don’t have to heal from. Join us for Episode 1, as we explore the power of human-centered leadership to create thriving, sustainable work cultures. Lindsey shares concrete strategies for operationalizing your values, elevating "culture keepers" on your team, and implementing policies that retain top talent. Live now 🎧Episode HighlightsSomatic Practice (3:00)The Importance of Human-Centered Policies (4:15)Human-Centered Leadership and Stress Management (9:00)Somatic Practice (9:50)Understanding Stress and Resilience (10:55)Human-Centered Policies and Team Dynamics (13:45)Defining Human-Centered Leadership (15:15)Creating Support Work Environments (22:01)Empowering Change Agents (29:21)Homework for Human-Centered Leadership (36:30)AffirmationsI prioritize my peace and safety.I may feel unsure but I have agency.I deserve a healthy workplace.When I am able, I lean towards solutions.I am a part of something bigger.Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/human-centered-leadershipSupport the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter
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608. A Convo with Bellamy Young: Storytelling Hope + Empowerment with CARE
Meet Bellamy. 🤝 She’s known for her roles in hit shows like Scandal, Prodigal Son, and Promised Land, but Bellamy's passion extends far beyond the screen - she is also a dedicated ambassador for international humanitarian organization CARE. 🧡Tune in to hear more about CARE’s holistic, community-driven approach to sustainable development, and a glimpse into Bellamy’s new limited podcast series, She Leads with CARE. 🎧 From Vietnam to Ukraine to Tanzania, community leaders join Bellamy to share their life experiences to show how local empowerment programs are changing lives.Listen to our full conversation with Bellamy at the links in the comments. And be sure to listen + subscribe to She Leads with CARE, launching tomorrow. ✨💡Learn: How Bellamy's own experiences shaped her heart for service and advocacy.The inspiring origins of CARE and their unique approach to empowering communities.The ripple effect of empowering women and girls, uplifting entire communities.Practical ways you can get involved and make a difference.Episode Highlights: The Impact of CARE: Transforming Lives Globally (02:59)Empowering Women: The Heart of CARE’s Mission (06:01)Connecting Through Stories: The Power of Shared HumanityThe Importance of Engagement and Connection (22:22)Finding Inspiration in Kindness (27:05)The Impact of Philanthropy and Generosity (28:33)Curiosity as a Path to Connection (32:19)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/608Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/p0bihgwNOQV4BrflHkpceHdkY2o?utm_source=copy_urlAbout our Sponsor JitasaJitasa specializes in bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services exclusively for nonprofits. If you’re looking for a financial partner who truly understands your mission, check out Jitasa. For a limited time, if you tell them Jon and Becky from We Are For Good sent you, you’ll receive your first month of services for free. Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter
Sobre We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
Nonprofit professionals are faced with more challenges to accomplish their missions and the growing pressure to do more, raise more, and be more for the causes we hold so dear. Join Jon McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they learn with you from some of the best in the industry; sharing the most innovative ideas, inspiration and stories of making a difference. You’re in good company and we welcome you to our community of nonprofit professionals, philanthropists, world changers, innovators, and others to bring a little more goodness into the world. Get cozy, grab a coffee, and get ready to be inspired. We Are For Good. You in?--We Are For Good is an online media and education platform with an aim to revolutionize the nonprofit industry by equipping this generation of for-good leaders with the mindsets, tools and innovative ideas to make a bigger impact than any of us could ever dream to accomplish on our own. Our vision is to create an Impact Uprising. Learn more at www.weareforgood.com
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