We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

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557. How to Build a Breakthrough Recurring Giving Program - Miry Whitehill, Vik Harrison, Nhu Te, and Kyle Roosen Jul 29, 2024

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Meet Miry, Vik, Nhu + Kyle. They’re here to help you unlock sustainable impact through recurring giving! Recurring giving isn't just a fundraising strategy; it's a catalyst for sustainable impact. In this Responsive Nonprofit Summit Reply, they’re sharing actionable insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to cultivate and maintain a successful recurring giving program. Tune in for a rich conversation with tools and tips to amplify your mission and engage your supporters.

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How to treat recurring giving as a product and campaign
Ways to lean into impactful storytelling
Tips to balance acquisition and retention strategies

Today’s Guests
Miry Whitehill, Founder + Executive Director, Miry’s List
Vik Harrison, Co-creator, charity: water + Founder, Mission Critical
Nhu Te, Founder & Content Strategist, NTB Content
Kyle Roosen, Sr. Marketing & Communications Director, Tim Tebow Foundation
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/557.

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556. Unleashing Collective Power: Reflections from the Impact Uprising Gathering - Jon McCoy and Becky Endicott Jul 24, 2024

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Join Becky and Jon as they relive the incredible energy of Impact Uprising and explore the key themes that emerged from the community. Discover the courage to drive change, the importance of tapping into inner power, and the transformative potential of collective action. Plus, they'll share details about the new Impact Uprising membership. Tune in to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to be part of the movement!
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About the power of collective action and community
The importance of tapping into your inner power and authenticity
How to be part of the Impact Uprising membership

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555. How to Create a Modern Donor Journey - Dulari Gandhi, Tiffany Allen, and Brady Josephson Jul 22, 2024

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Meet Dulari, Tiffany, and Brady. Are you looking for the playbook to fundraise more by creating journeys that guide donors from their first interaction to becoming lifelong advocates? The answer isn't a complicated one. It's threaded through an intentional donor journey. Tune into this episode as our experts walk us through how to create a modern donor journey within our organizations today.
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How to create personalized, human connections with donors rather than overly complex automated segmentation and journeys.
How to leverage storytelling and diverse perspectives to engage donors and build a sense of community and belonging.
How to regularly review performance and plan for the future to continuously improve your donor engagement strategies.

Today’s Guests

Dulari Gandhi, Founder, D. Gandhi Communications
Tiffany Allen, CEO + Founder, Boss on a Budget
Brady Josephson, VP of Marketing & Growth, charity: water

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/555.

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554. How It's Built: The 4 Core Pillars of a Movement that Sustains Itself - Bryan Funk Jul 17, 2024

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Meet Bryan. He’s a community builder, marketer and movement builder🛠️ He’s sharing his experiences from Invisible Children, the team behind KONY 2012, the fastest-growing viral social justice and online fundraising campaign in the history of the internet (at the time). This digital campaign gained 100 million views in 5 days 🤯 and raised millions of dollars to support the efforts to bring warlord Joseph Kony to justice. Tune in for this How It’s Built episode that gives you the playbook for creating a powerful movement that sustains itself.
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The Impact of the KONY 2012 Campaign + the Movement Surrounding It
How It’s Built: 4 Core Pillars of a Movement that Sustains Itself
Pro Tips + Lessons Learned

Today’s Guest
Bryan Funk, Managing Director, Modern Profit
Episode Highlights

Bryan’s journey to where he is today (3:20)
Bryan’s experience with Invisible Children (9:45)
How It’s Built: 4 core pillars of a movement that sustains itself
(14:40)
Challenges nonprofits face when implementing grassroots strategies (23:05)
How can we leverage this moment for our movements right now (30:00)
Bryan’s One Good Thing: Come for the mission, but stay for the donor. (40:25)
How to connect with Bryan (42:30)

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553. Our Sector Needs Whole Leaders. Here's How. - Diaris Alexander, Carolina García Jayaram, Virginia Almendarez, and Jonah Nigh Jul 15, 2024

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Meet Diaris, Carolina, Virginia + Jonah. These four industry experts shared their unique insights into how nonprofit leaders can stay whole during the Responsive Nonprofit Summit. All too often we neglect our personal needs for “the greater good” not realizing that our lack of well-being makes us and our team less effective. Tune in for advice on combating burnout, cultivating a culture of well-being, and showing up as our whole selves to advance our missions.

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How to Cultivate Whole Leaders
Practical Wellness Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders
Recognizing and Addressing Burnout in the Nonprofit Sector

Today’s Guests

Diaris Alexander, Founder, Inwellth
Carolina García Jayaram, Founding CEO, The Elevate Prize Foundation
Virginia Almendarez, Founder, Fund Strategy
Jonah Nigh, Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, The New School

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552. How It's Built: A 400+ Person Mindfulness Community for 200 Feeding America Network Food Banks - Megan Whitney Jul 10, 2024

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Meet Megan. She’s a nonprofit pro, certified coach, and meditation teacher. In this How It’s Built episode, she’s sharing how she started a thriving mindfulness community of over 400 people at Feeding America, the largest nonprofit in the U.S. Discover the power of mindfulness in addressing workplace stress, improving organizational culture, and enhancing personal well-being. Tune in for a practical playbook for bringing mindfulness to your org🧘‍♀️

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The Impact of Mindfulness at Feeding America
How It’s Built: Creating a Mindfulness Community
Pro Tips + Lessons Learned

Today’s Guest
Megan Whitney, Sr. Manager of Network Fundraising, Feeding America
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/552.

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551. How to Evolve Your Mission to Meet the Moment - Shereese Floyd, Iara Peng, and Scott Curran Jul 08, 2024

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Meet Shereese, Iara and Scott. At the Responsive Nonprofit Summit, these three rockstars discussed evolving your mission to meet the moment🙌 Tune in for a convo that challenges traditional models and advocates for inclusive, innovative fundraising practices. Overcoming fear and scarcity mindsets, they reveal how nonprofit leaders can drive change with bold, incremental innovations. Discover how nonprofits can ask boldly and create impactful change💪

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How to embrace change + innovation
Tips for leveraging AI while maintaining humanity
The importance self-care

Today’s Guests
Shereese Floyd, Founder, AI Consultants for Nonprofits
Iara Peng, Founder + CEO, JustFund
Scott Curran, CEO + Founder, Beyond Advisers

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/551.

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550. How It's Built: How Perkins School for the Blind Transformed their Fundraising, Customer Experience + Brand - Stephanie Jones Wagle Jul 03, 2024

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Meet Stephanie. In this "How It's Built" episode, she’s sharing the journey of how the Perkins School for the Blind transformed their fundraising, customer experience and brand. From rebuilding their websites to reimagining direct mail, Stephanie unveils the strategies that have breathed new life into a 200-year-old institution 🏫 This conversation is packed with actionable insights for nonprofits looking to modernize their approach, expand their reach, and create a true sense of belonging for all. 🌍 Tune in for fresh ideas and stay for the incredible mission of this org.
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The Impact of the Perkins School for the Blind
How It’s Built: How they Transformed their Fundraising, Customer Experience + Brand (and how you can too!)
Pro Tips + Lessons Learned

Today’s Guest
Stephanie Jones Wagle, Senior Director, Marketing & Annual Giving, Perkins School for the Blind
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/550.

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549. Tapping into Top Talent: How Fractional Executives Can Help Nonprofits Thrive - Sahar Vermezyarito and Cindy Wagman Jul 01, 2024

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Meet Cindy and Sahar. Cindy, founder of the Fractional Fundraising Movement, and Sahar, Director of the East Scarborough Storefront, are here to share the game-changing benefits of hiring fractional executives. They’ll show how these professionals can act as mission-aligned extensions of your team. Sahar’s experience with a fractional fundraiser has taken their organization to new heights 🚀 Tune in to hear how fractional fundraisers not only raise money but can also help shift mindsets and team cultures 🙌

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The case for fractional executives (even with a small budget!)
The playbook for working with fractional fundraisers
Pro tips and insights

Today’s Guests

Cindy Wagman, Founder, Fractional Fundraising Movement and Sahar Vermezyarito, Director, East Scarborough Storefront
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/549.

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548. How It's Built: 7 Shifts for 7 Figure Fundraising Growth - Jon Delange Jun 26, 2024

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Meet Jon. He's revolutionized Summit Ministries' fundraising, driving a 25% increase in active donors and securing their first seven-figure cash gift💰 As part of the How It’s Built series, he’s sharing practical advice on data-driven decisions and fostering donor relationships through innovative marketing. Join us as he reveals how small shifts in strategy can cause significant growth Tune in to discover how these 7️⃣ shifts can transform your fundraising efforts.

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