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Gather At The Well: When Hate Calls - Lindsey Fuller Dec 18, 2024

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"I could have kept it a secret. I could have let my fear and anxiety dictate my behaviors. But instead, I want to leave some of the baggage at the door and complete this experience through my nervous system." –Lindsey

Are you prepared for the moment hate calls?

In this powerful bonus episode of Gather at the Well, Lindsey opens up about a deeply personal and unsettling experience — receiving a violent, harassing phone call. Lindsey walks us through her process of emotional regulation, and the practical steps she took to protect herself and her team.

Having a plan — and a strong support system — is essential. This episode introduces the "Continuous Replenishment Cycle," a practical framework for navigating crises with self-care, emotional grounding, and community support at its core. Lindsey also shares the three components of a crisis and safety plan - prevention, intervention, and postvention - and shares specific policies and practices her organization has implemented.

Begin designing your safety plan. Keep yourself and your people safe. Fortify your organization, so you’re ready to take action and respond instead of react. We’re your partners and we have your back. ❤️
Episode Highlights

Tone-setting and Lindsey’s personal experience (1:00)
Somatic practice (5:00)
The Continuous Replenishment Cycle (CRC) (6:00)
Knowing your support system (9:00)
Designing a crisis and safety plan (14:00)
Affirmations (18:15)
Homework (18:55)
Critical Hope: It's so easy to go on this pendulum swing of either being reactive or inactive. Slow the swing. Do the work. Get in your body, your brain, and stay in your values. Then get ready to take action that way you're responding and not reacting. (22:20)

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591. The Social State of Giving: How Digital Platforms are Shaping the Future of Philanthropy - Amit Meredith, GoFundMe Dec 16, 2024

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Meet Amit. She’s a brilliant marketer and is Head of Marketing at GoFundMe. She’s joining us for an insightful discussion on how social media is revolutionizing the way people discover, share, and support causes📲 Plus, we're diving into GoFundMe’s Social State of Giving Report exploring how different generations — from Gen Z to Boomers — engage with charitable causes online. Grab your notepad because we're talking trends, where the opportunities for activation are, and exploring who's doing it well ✍️
💡 Learn

How Gen Z is leading the charge in social giving
Why impact creators are becoming powerful voices for change
Ways orgs can harness the power of digital sharing

Today’s Guest
Amit Meredith, Head of Marketing, GoFundMe
Episode Highlights

Setting the tone + why this data matters (3:35)
Key findings from The Social State of Giving Report (5:20)
Generational giving differences (7:35)
Next steps for nonprofits after reading this report (15:15)
Tips for engaging influencers (17:25)
Co-creating content with your community (23:00)
Influencer + nonprofit collaboration examples (25:20)
Amit’s One Good Thing: Bring that IRL and digital community together. Make it easy for people to share. (28:30)
How to connect with GoFundMe (31:25)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/591.

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590. The Story of Culinary Care + How to Build an Engaged Community Around Your Mission - Courtney Johnson Dec 11, 2024

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Meet Courtney. A fierce advocate and changemaker bringing comfort, connection, and care to families fighting cancer. At just 23, she turned her pain into purpose, founding Culinary Care after experiencing firsthand the impact of a meal during her dad’s battle with lung cancer. Fast forward 11 years, and her Chicago-based nonprofit has delivered over 40,000 free meals spreading hope, easing loneliness, and creating a sense of belonging 🍲We’re talking about lessons learned while founding an org, leaning into advocacy, and the power of community — all with actionable tips along the way. Tune in!
💡 Learn

Overview of Culinary Care
Lessons learned from founding a nonprofit
Leaning into advocacy within our organizations

Today’s Guest
Courtney Johnson, Founder, Culinary Care
Episode Highlights

Courtney’s story + journey to where she is today (3:15)
Culinary Care's mission + growth (7:55)
Challenges + lessons learned founding a nonprofit (13:45)
Finding people who are for the mission (25:15)
Lessons learned advocating for a mission (30:30)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Courtney’s life (35:50)
Courtney’s One Good Thing: Put one foot in front of the other. (39:00)
How to support and connect with Culinary Care (41:30)

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589. Unlocking Sustainable Impact: How HelloFresh is Tackling Hunger + Building Cross-Sector Collaborations - Jeff Yorzyk Dec 09, 2024

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Meet Jeff. Early on, he knew he wanted to protect the planet—and he’s stayed true to that mission as Director of Sustainability at HelloFresh 🌱 From scaling hunger relief programs that provide 40,000+ meals weekly to teaming up with No Kid Hungry for the 13 for 13 Million campaign, the HelloFresh team is tackling food insecurity head-on while also driving sustainability efforts. Ready to see how nonprofits and corporations can make a bigger impact together? 🤝 Tune in for expert insights!

💡 Learn

HelloFresh’s impact on the hunger crisis
Tips for successful cross-sector partnerships
The role of partnerships in solving systemic issues

Today’s Guest
Jeff Yorzyk, Director of Sustainability, HelloFresh US
Episode Highlights

Jeff’s story and journey to where he is today (3:10)
How Hello Fresh is addressing the hunger crisis (8:20)
The 13 for 13 Million Campaign (16:30)
Importance of nonprofit community partnerships (21:15)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Jeff’s life (30:00)
Jeff’s One Good Thing: Keep a journal. (34:30)
How to connect with Hello Fresh and Jeff (35:25)

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Gather At The Well: Microdosing on the Margins - Lindsey Fuller Dec 04, 2024

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What is it like to work in professional contexts across difference?

In this final episode of our series, Lindsey explores how microdosing wellness can be an antidote to hostile work environments, particularly for marginalized groups. She shares personal experiences navigating racial and ethnic identities as an educator and outlines The Teaching Well's journey to becoming a pro-black and queer-safe organization.

It’s time for organizations to meet this moment, and this episode highlights the need for empathy, action, and aligning organizational practices with values to foster truly inclusive workplaces. It’s a data-driven investment to actualize your desire for workplace well-being. Tune in now ❤️
Episode Highlights

Microdosing Wellness + DEIJ work (2:00)
Stats + the importance of retaining diverse talent (2:30)
Somatic: Grounding and Breathing Practice (6:00)
Racial Battle Fatigue and Seeking a Different Way Forward (11:00)
Lindsey’s personal experiences as an educator facing racial microaggressions and hostile work environments (14:00)
Case Study: The Teaching Well's concrete actions to become a pro-black organization (22:00)
Affirmations (26:00)
The importance of empathy and action in DEIJ work, rather than sympathy and shame (32:00)
Critical Hope: Wellness is anti-racist, and when we resource ourselves, we can do wonders. (38:35)

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588. Unlocking Courageous Leadership + Using Courage as a Competitive Advantage - Ryan Berman Dec 02, 2024

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Meet Ryan. He’s redefining courage as the ultimate competitive advantage for any organization, leader, or brand ready to embrace it. As the founder of Courageous, Ryan helps teams turn bravery into action—liberating those who feel stuck, scared, or playing it too safe. Plus, he's the founder of Sock Problems, an altruistic sock company on a mission to “sock” the world’s problems 🧦 Tune in to hear how courage can become your organization’s secret weapon and how to make it stick.
💡 Learn

The three levers of courage: knowledge, faith, and action
Why confronting fear is essential for growth
How to start small and build courage that lasts

Today’s Guest
Ryan Berman, Founder, Courageous + Sock Problems

Episode Highlights

Ryan’s story and journey to where he is today (3:45)
Exploring the concept of courage (7:45)
Courage as a competitive advantage in the nonprofit sector (12:35)
Overcoming Fear (18:40)
How leaders can build courage within their teams (23:40)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Ryan’s life (32:25)
Ryan’s One Good Thing: Go back to school on yourself. (35:40)
How to connect with Ryan (37:35)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/588.

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587. How to Find The Right Grants to Go After + Leveraging AI to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Meredith Noble Nov 27, 2024

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Meet Meredith. She’s the co-founder and CEO of Learn Grant Writing, and she’s helped secure over $45 million in grants 💸 She's breaking down how to find the right grants, leverage AI to work smarter (not harder), and unlock funding opportunities like a pro. Plus, she's sharing tips for how small nonprofits can optimize their grant-writing processes. Tune in and get ready to unlock your next big funding win💰

💡 Learn

How to find grants to go after
AI tips for grant writers
Limitations + strengths of AI for grant writing

Today’s Guest
Meredith Noble, Co-Founder + CEO, Learn Grant Writing

Episode Highlights

Meredith’s story and journey to where she is today (3:15)
Finding grants to go after (5:25)
Leveraging AI in Grant Writing (9:20)
Tactical strategies for using AI (18:10)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Meredith’s life (21:40)
Meredith’s One Good Thing: Build the muscle for a planning cadence in your organization. (21:10)
How to connect with Meredith + Learn Grant Writing (25:40)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/587.

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586. The Story of Higher Purpose Co.: Igniting Economic Justice in Mississippi - Dr. Tim Lampkin Nov 25, 2024

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Meet Dr. Tim. He’s the founder and CEO of Higher Purpose Co., a nonprofit driving economic justice for Black communities in Mississippi. He’s sharing all about their transformative work in community education, business support, and innovative capital access. They’re building intergenerational wealth, shifting harmful narratives, and empowering community voices through strategic collaborations with major funders. This convo is a must-listen for anyone fired up about creating equitable, lasting change in their community 🎧

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The story + impact of Higher Purpose Co.
Higher Purpose Co.'s programs and partnerships
How to change the narrative + build intergenerational community

Today’s Guest
Dr. Tim Lampkin, Founder + CEO, Higher Purpose Co.
Episode Highlights

Tim’s story and journey to where he is today (2:30)
Story of founding of Higher Purpose Co. (5:55)
Programs and partnerships of Higher Purpose (9:45)
Changing internal and external narratives (17:00)
Tips for organizations working in economic justice (22:05)
How to build bridges across generations (27:30)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Tim’s life (31:55)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/586.

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Gather At The Well: Navigating Uncertainty - Lindsey Fuller Nov 20, 2024

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How do you respond to uncertainty? How do we microdose wellness in the face of a macro event?

In this episode, Lindsey offers a framework for navigating uncertainty with grounding, resilience, and a focus on collective care. You’ll hear the pitfalls of reacting versus responding, the power of trauma-informed practices, and the importance of prioritizing self-care before engaging with the world. It’s a roadmap for leaders and teams to weather any storm while staying true to their values and mission. Because in the end, the way to freedom is choosing each other, communicating and collaborating across differences, and staying resourced enough to access our innovation.
Episode Highlights

Navigating Uncertainty (1:05)
Reframing Perfectionism and Self-Compassion (06:55)
Profile of the public instead of me, we, the world (4:00)
Somatic: Compost perfectionism (08:55)
Understanding Trauma Responses (13:30)
Projection vs. Reflection in Leadership Communication (17:50)
Somatic: Ocular Reset (22:05)
Creating trauma-sensitive containers: consistency, predictability, and caring relationships (28:25)
Pro-social pauses (33:00)
Embracing curiosity (37:00)
Affirmations (38:25)
Homework (38:50)
Critical hope: Be a rabid fan of yourself, of your self-care, of your stability. Heal out loud, but do so in mindful ways. Lean on community and trust into the fact that you joined this work because you wanted to make a difference. (39:00)

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585. Sunbeam Family Services's Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based, Hope-Centered Fundraising - Sarah Rahhal and Angie Doss Nov 18, 2024

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Meet Sarah and Angie. These visionary leaders from Sunbeam Family Services in Oklahoma City are sharing how they’ve woven trauma-informed, strength-based principles into every part of their org. From rethinking fundraising and storytelling to centering community relationships with intentional language and deep listening, they’re showing how nonprofits can truly build a culture of care (that’s filled with hope!). Tune in to discover how to embed these transformative principles into your own work.

💡Learn

Sunbeam Family Services history + impact
The Importance of trauma-informed, strength-based approaches
Ways to prioritize organizational wellness

Today’s Guests
Sarah Rahhal, CEO, Sunbeam Family Services
Angie Doss, Chief Development & Marketing Officer, Sunbeam Family Services

Episode Highlights

Sarah’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)
Angie’s story and journey to where she is today (5:35)
The history + impact of Sunbeam Family Services (10:00)
The principles of trauma-informed care (16:05)
Applying a trauma-informed lens to fundraising + marketing (21:20)
How Sunbeam prioritizes organizational wellness (29:40)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Angie’s life (36:00)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Sarah’s life (38:10)
Angie’s One Good Thing: Get curious about your own relationship with money. 42:10)
Sarah’s One Good Thing: How do I listen and set aside my experience and beliefs to really hear what they're telling me in order for me to move the needle for them? (43:25)
How to get connected with Sunbeam Family Services (45:05)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/585.

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