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We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

We Are For Good

694 episodes

2 days ago

If you want to show up meaningfully during the most generous—and most crowded—season of the year, LinkedIn may be your most overlooked year-end fundraising tool. We brought in LinkedIn strategist Tania Bhattacharya of Lumos Marketing to unpack how nonprofits can use the platform to grow visibility, spark connections, and strengthen warm relationships in the final weeks of the year. Top 3 Takeaways: Turn Gratitude Into Visibility — Year-end is the perfect moment to spotlight partners, voluntee...

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If you want to show up meaningfully during the most generous—and most crowded—season of the year, LinkedIn may be your most overlooked year-end fundraising tool. We brought in LinkedIn strategist Tania Bhattacharya of Lumos Marketing to unpack how nonprofits can use the platform to grow visibility, spark connections, and strengthen warm relationships in the final weeks of the year. Top 3 Takeaways: Turn Gratitude Into Visibility — Year-end is the perfect moment to spotlight partners, voluntee...

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We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

663. Working Session: LinkedIn Strategies for Year-End with Tania Bhattacharyya

If you want to show up meaningfully during the most generous—and most crowded—season of the year, LinkedIn may be your most overlooked year-end fundraising tool. We brought in LinkedIn strategist Tania Bhattacharya of Lumos Marketing to unpack how nonprofits can use the platform to grow visibility, spark connections, and strengthen warm relationships in the final weeks of the year. Top 3 Takeaways: Turn Gratitude Into Visibility — Year-end is the perfect moment to spotlight partners, voluntee...

3 days ago

20 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Gather At The Well: Is Your Workplace Actually Toxic? Self-Study, Burnout + the Courage to Stay or Go - Elandria Jackson Charles, Lindsey Fuller, and Naomi Hattaway

Feeling worn down by work or wondering if your burnout is more than just stress? You’re not alone. In this episode, Lindsey Fuller is joined with Elandria Jackson Charles and Naomi Hattaway for a heartfelt conversation about how our jobs impact our wellbeing—and what to do when things start to feel overwhelming. Together, they explore real stories of burnout and offer gentle, practical tools for tuning into your own needs. Tap into how to recognize the difference between everyday ...

1 week ago

47 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

662. Working Session: Make Your Year-End Emails Stand Out with Caroline Griffin

If you want your year-end emails to stand out in the noisiest inbox season of the year, this Working Session is your new playbook. We brought in marketer and dynamic-content expert Caroline Griffin to break down the simple personalization shifts that make every donor feel seen—so your emails land, resonate, and inspire action. Top 3 Takeaways: Make Personalization Actually Personal — Go beyond “Hi {{ first_name }}.” Use giving history, donor status, or meaningful milestones to help supporters...

1 week ago

11 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

661. Working Session: Closing Major Gifts with Courage with Julie Ordoñez

If you need to close major gifts in the next five weeks, this Working Session is your new game plan. We brought in major gifts coach and CourageLab founder Julie Ordoñez to break down exactly who to ask, what to say, and how to step into these conversations with more courage, clarity, and conviction—especially during giving season. Top 3 Takeaways: Focus Beats Frenzy: Stop trying to reach everyone. Warm prospects—the people who’ve expressed support, encouragement, or interest in the last 3–6 ...

2 weeks ago

19 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

660. Working Session: How to Grow Monthly Donors with Dana Snyder

If you want to raise more monthly gifts at year-end, this Working Session is your new playbook. We’re breaking down the simple changes that make recurring giving more visible, more compelling, and easier for your supporters to say yes to. Top 3 Takeaways: 1. Make Monthly Giving Impossible to Miss — Clear, separate buttons for one-time and monthly gifts can increase conversions by up to 45%. 2. Lead With Monthly Giving at Year-End — Put recurring giving front and center in yo...

2 weeks ago

15 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Gather At The Well: Re-Entry Without the Burnout: Return from Rest with Rhythm, Not Rush - Lindsey Fuller

We know that gut-punch feeling when your time off ends and the peace you just earned starts draining away before Monday even hits. We've all been there. Here’s the thing: Returning to work shouldn't feel like a rush that undoes your rest. This week Lindsey is pulling back the curtain on how she makes rest non-negotiable, even after a big pause like an eight-week micro sabbatical. She's not just sharing ideas; she’s giving you the blueprint to design a mindful reentry, a process that is ...

3 weeks ago

24 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

659. How to Design Impactful Programs with Dignity (Melissa Helmbrecht)

Meet Melissa Helmbrecht 🤝, the CEO of Give Back. Founded by Bob Carr, this organization is rewriting what opportunity looks like for young people who've faced the hardest circumstances—from homelessness to abuse. In this episode, Melissa shows us the deep, lasting impact of true mentorship and the power of a supportive community. Melissa shares how Give Back helps students not just survive, but truly thrive as leaders through comprehensive scholarships, dedicated coaching, and mentorship. We ...

3 weeks ago

35 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

658. How a Student-Led Movement Sparked Global Change at Atlanta International School - Veronica McDaniel + Alice Abreu

Meet Veronica, the dedicated teacher and guiding force, alongside Alice, the passionate Senior at Atlanta International School (AIS) and Co-President of AIS Against Human Trafficking. AIS Against Human Trafficking is a dynamic, student-led initiative dedicated to raising awareness and mobilizing action against human trafficking through education, powerful storytelling, and global partnerships. This story represents the heart-wired generation students who are actively using their empathy...

4 weeks ago

42 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

657. Championship Culture Meets Community Impact: The OKC Thunder Story - Erin Oldfield

Meet Erin 🤝, Vice President of Community Engagement and Executive Director of the Thunder Community Foundation. In this episode, we explore the story of the OKC Thunder’s meaningful impact far beyond the basketball court. While celebrating their first NBA championship is certainly exciting, Erin shows us how the team’s success has become a grounded catalyst for community philanthropy in Oklahoma City 💙 Erin offers thoughtful insights into her journey and how the Thunder builds a lasting legac...

1 month ago

35 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Gather At The Well: Turn Down the Volume - Boundaries, Stress, and the Architecture of Recovery - Lindsey Fuller

Turn Down the Alarm, Tune Into the Signal. That feeling of stress isn't a sign you're broken—it's your body's brilliant security system asking for your attention. It's a powerful signal that, when truly heard, guides you directly to deeper self-care and genuine resilience. That nagging feeling of stress? It's simply your nervous system alarm stuck on full blast. It isn't a failure; it’s a profound signal gently inviting you to tend to your deepest needs. Step in with us to embrace the a...

1 month ago

35 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

656. Start Before You’re Ready: Building Good Natured Learning from the Ground Up - Becca Katz

Meet Becca 🤝, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Good Natured Learning. Her work reminds us that the deepest lessons often begin where the wilderness starts. In this episode, we follow Becca’s journey from exploring Wisconsin’s backwoods to leading educational programs in Kenya and how it’s all about creating true belonging between students, teachers, and nature. Good Natured Learning isn’t just a program but a movement to reshape education, showing nature as the ultimate classroom for conn...

1 month ago

32 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

655. We Are For Good + Givebutter: Locking Arms for Impact - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott, and Max Friedman

Special Episode: PART TWO If you caught our Monday episode, you knew something big was coming—and today’s the day we finally get to share it. We Are For Good is joining the Givebutter family! 🩵 💛 We're joined by Givebutter’s Co-founder & CEO, Max Friedman, to unpack the heart, the why, and the how behind this partnership. This community has always been about democratizing access—to ideas, tools, and connection—and now, together with Givebutter, we’re taking that mission to new heights. Yo...

1 month ago

41 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

654. Five Years of We Are For Good: Lessons from the Journey - Jon, Becky and Julie

Special Episode: PART ONE Something big is coming. Today's episode is the conversation before the conversation. Join Jon, Becky + Julie - live in studio together - as we're celebrating five years of the We Are For Good journey and stepping behind the scenes of launching the Impact Uprising. Join us for a deeply heartfelt conversation as we reflect on the journey: how this movement began, what's kept it growing, and why the We Are For Good community has always been the undeniable heartbeat beh...

1 month ago

43 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Gather At The Well: How to Plan Your Pause - Frameworks + Practices for Stepping Away - Lindsey Fuller

The pause only works if you plan for it. Here’s how to get ready to truly rest. Whether you’re heading into a sabbatical, PTO, or just a long weekend, this episode helps you actually get ready to rest. Lindsey shares three readiness reflections — Finance, People, and Program — to gauge if your org (and you) can sustain time away. You’ll learn how to design an “only-call-me-if” checklist that protects your peace and keeps operations smooth—so you can step away without second-guessing. Th...

1 month ago

33 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

653. Nonprofit Mergers Aren’t a Last Resort—They’re a Strategic First Choice - Christina Lowery, Kate Kiama, Nidhi Shukla + Tammy Tibbetts, She's The First and Girl Rising

Get ready for a warm and inspiring episode, friend, as we welcome the visionary leaders behind a truly groundbreaking moment: the phenomenal merger of Girl Rising and She's The First. We sit down with Christina Lowery, Nidhi Shukla, Kate Kiama, and Tammy Tibbetts, the women fearlessly charting this new course 💖 For years, these two powerhouses have been dedicated to transforming girls' education and leadership. Now, they've united their missions to create one mighty, global force for change 🤝...

1 month ago

40 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

652. Nonprofit Marketecture: Building Connected Systems to Scale Personalization - Maria Shanley and Charles Lehosit

Meet Maria (Director of Marketing + Data Management, Second Harvest Food Bank) and Charles (Senior Vice President at RKD)🤝. In this episode, dive into their inspiring journey of digital transformation at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Together, they share how embracing innovation helped build a connected ecosystem that fuels smarter decisions and deepens donor relationships💡 Feel the impact when mission-driven purpose blends seamlessly with thoughtful technology, unlocking p...

1 month ago

34 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

651. The Art of Sustainable Fundraising + Building Resilient Nonprofits - Christina Martin Kenny

Meet Christina Martin Kenny 🤝, founder of Guava Tree Strategies. In this episode, Christina shines a light on sustainable fundraising and why keeping passionate staff is so important in nonprofits. She shares her inspiring journey into social impact, blending personal stories with her professional experience. Christina busts common fundraising myths like the pressure to bring in money instantly and instead champions building genuine, lasting relationships with donors. She also opens up about ...

1 month ago

45 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Gather At The Well: The Power of the Pause - 3 R’s of Recovery - Lindsey Fuller

Have you ever wondered how pausing life for a moment can truly transform your well-being? 💫 Welcoming you back to the series, we begin with Lindsey sharing her heartfelt journey through a recent micro-sabbatical and how intentional breaks can be a powerful tool for recovery and wellness. She introduces the transformative “three Rs” of recovery: Rest, Restoration, and Right-Sizing the Mental Load 🌿 Lindsey reminds us that caring for our whole selves—mind and body—is essential. By opening up ab...

2 months ago

28 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

A Mindful Pause + Meditation for Changemakers - Sonya Perez-Lauterbach

In this special episode, join Sonya Perez-Lauterbach as she warmly guides us through a truly transformative meditation designed to nurture your mental, emotional, and physical well-being 🌿 This gentle session invites you to pause, take a deep breath, and reconnect with your inner resilience—creating a peaceful oasis amid daily chaos 🌬️ Embrace this beautiful opportunity to release your burdens and open yourself to clarity, focus, and joy right here, right now. Let’s take this mome...

2 months ago

9 minutes

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

650. Human-Centered Major Gifts: How to Build Your Pipeline - Tammy Zonker

Meet Tammy 🤝, the President + Founder of Fundraising Transformed and the Author of ‘Calling All Heroes’. With over 30 years of experience in fundraising, Tammy Zonker shares personal insights that have shaped her human-centered approach. She emphasizes empathy and trust as the foundation for genuine donor relationships, creating real, lasting connections. Tammy offers practical strategies to inspire donors to become lifelong advocates and build authentic, impactful partnerships that tru...

2 months ago

37 minutes