We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

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401. Good Jobs Friday Series (Pt. 1 For the Job Seeker): How to Find + Land a Good Job in the Nonprofit Sector This Year - Brooke Hodnefield and Tim Foot Mar 24, 2023

Show notes

Join us for a special two-part series of How to Find + Land a Good Job in the Nonprofit Sector This Year. This week is for individual job seekers. Jon and Becky are joined by Brooke Hodnefield and Tim Foot from Slingshot Group. Alongside our nonprofit hiring expert friends, we’re exploring cultures of hiring, where to start your journey, how to flex your network for good, and practical advice to keep moving forward. Tune in to get re-energized around your job search💼

💡 Learn

How to find alignment in your life and work
Interview tips and tricks to share your story
Do This/Not that from hiring experts

Today’s Guests
Tim Foot, President + CEO with Brooke Hodnefield, Vice President of Nonprofit Staffing and Coaching at Slingshot Group

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/401.

About our Sponsor Bloomerang
Support for this show is brought to you by our friends at Bloomerang. Bloomerang offers donor management and online fundraising software that helps small to medium nonprofits, like First Tee of Greater Akron, a nonprofit empowering kids and teens through the game of golf.

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400. Celebrating 400 Episodes of the We Are For Good Podcast 🥳 - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Dana Snyder Mar 22, 2023

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We’re flipping the script on the 400th episode🥳 Our dear friend Dana Snyder is interviewing Jon and Becky about all things We Are For Good Podcast. We’re diving into the starting point of the pod, PRO, the community and so much more. Join us for a peak behind the curtain at what we’ve learned and what we're forecasting for the next 400 episodes.

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The reason behind starting a podcast (BTS stories during launch🙈)
Lessons learned from 400 episodes
What’s ahead for We Are For Good

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/400.

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399. Using TikTok to Grow Your Impact -for Good - Brett Peters Mar 20, 2023

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Meet Brett. He’s the Global Lead for TikTok for Good, TikTok’s social impact content program that inspires and encourages users to have a positive impact on the planet and those around them😍 The TikTok for Good account highlights organizations that have used TikTok to grow their audience, activate supporters and raise awareness around specific causes. You don’t have to learn any dances or lip-sync to share your voice on TikTok. 📷 Join us for the conversation that makes leaning into the power of TikTok accessible and even fun!

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The Future of Digital Media + Nonprofit Marketing
Overview of TikTok for Good
The role of digital media in Gen Z + Gen Alpha’s philanthropy
How nonprofits can get activated around TikTok today

Today’s Guest
Brett Peters, Global Lead, TikTok for Good
For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/399.

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398. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2023: Normalize Rest - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Kimberly O'Neil Mar 17, 2023

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Welcome back to our Friday Series, 9️⃣Trends that Matter in 2023. Today we’re lifting our final trend, Trend #9: Normalize Rest. We’re all about asking the bigger question here, “What if you cared as much about yourself as you did your mission?” Here to explore this topic with us is Kimberly O'Neil, an award-winning professor, executive leader, and social good expert who was the youngest African-American female city manager in the United States🤩 This powerhouse leader is currently the Founder and CEO of The Giving Blueprint, a Texas-based company that increases community engagement through social business development, strategic partnerships, advocacy, and civic education. Don’t miss this conversation - we need more voices and action pouring into rest across our sector💙

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How not prioritizing rest holds our sector back
How we can normalize rest within our organizations
Why rest begins with leadership modeling + advocacy
Examples of organizations and leaders who are leaning into this trend

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/398.

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397. Solving Hunger in America by Locking Arms for Impact - Luis Guardia Mar 15, 2023

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Meet Luis. He’s the President of the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), a national nonprofit improving the nutrition, health, and well-being of people struggling against U.S. poverty-related hunger through advocacy, partnerships, and by advancing bold and equitable policy solutions. 👏He’s sharing how FRAC locks arms for impact and the ripple effect of those partnerships. We all have a role to play in eradicating poverty-related hunger - tune in!

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About Food Research & Action Center Mission and Programs
The impact of FRAC's Healthy School Meals for All Campaign
The importance of partnerships and collaborations in creating lasting impact
How local organizations can get involved in FRAC's work

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/397.

After just one year with Bloomerang they doubled their unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds. Executive Director Josh Smith said, “We love Bloomerang. It saves time. It’s helped us raise more funds.” To listen to the full interview with First Tee of Greater Akron visit bloomerang.com/weareforgood.
About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving, and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

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396. A Holistic Approach to Leadership Development - Sonya Perez-Lauterbach Mar 13, 2023

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Meet Sonya. When this incredible human entered our midst in the We Are For Good community, we just knew we’d met a kindred spirit. As a certified Leadership and Change Management Coach, she shares her critical insight and support with clients, empowering them to navigate change with more resilience, clarity, and joy. She’s sharing her perspectives on the unique challenges that leaders in the social sector face. Plus, her one good thing, just might be one of our favorites ever 😍Tune in for a mini-coaching session that’s sure to inspire.

💡Learn

The importance of a holistic approach to growth
Why self-care is difficult, especially for those of us in the social sector
Tools for leaders to develop and grow

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/396.
About our Sponsor Bloomerang
Support for this show is brought to you by our friends at Bloomerang. Bloomerang offers donor management and online fundraising software that helps small to medium nonprofits, like First Tee of Greater Akron, a nonprofit empowering kids and teens through the game of golf.

Join us at The Spread!

Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛

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395. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2023: Lock Arms for Impact - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Anne Marie Dougherty Mar 10, 2023

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Welcome back to our Friday Series, 9️⃣Trends that Matter in 2023. Today we’re diving into Trend #8: Lock Arms for Impact. We can’t go at this alone to accomplish the Impact Uprising. This is going to look a lot like breaking down walls, leaving our silos, and solving for the bigger picture - together. Joining the conversation is Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. She’s sharing her experience around partnerships and moving in lockstep together with other organizations. Tune in to get inspired to do more together🤝

How to rethink partnerships
Attributes of a culture of innovation and collaboration
Case studies demonstrating Lock Arms for Impact

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/395.
About our Sponsor Bloomerang
Support for this show is brought to you by our friends at Bloomerang. Bloomerang offers donor management and online fundraising software that helps small to medium nonprofits, like First Tee of Greater Akron, a nonprofit empowering kids and teens through the game of golf.

Join us at The Spread!

Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛

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394. Building a Strong Nonprofit Brand: Strategies for Lasting Impact - Valerie Brown Mar 08, 2023

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Meet Valerie. This proud New Yorker is an accomplished marketing and technology leader with over 20 years of experience across sectors. While working in media and entertainment (Project Runway marketing royalty here🤩), Valerie discovered her true passion while driving NBC Universal to implement corporate social responsibility efforts. Now, she’s the Nonprofit Industry Advisor at Salesforce where she continues to help orgs successfully implement and adopt technology to scale their marketing efforts. Don’t miss her expert tips to move your organization’s brand forward with marketing

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Valerie’s experience and takeaways from working in a variety of sectors
The importance of brand identity and name recognition
Case studies of organizations who are rocking their mission brand!
Examples of normalizing rest in the nonprofit sector

Today’s Guest
Valerie Brown, Nonprofit Industry Advisor, Salesforce
For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/394.
About our Sponsor Bloomerang
Support for this show is brought to you by our friends at Bloomerang. Bloomerang offers donor management and online fundraising software that helps small to medium nonprofits. To learn more visit bloomerang.com/weareforgood.
About our Sponsor Virtuous
Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving, and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

Join us at The Spread!

Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛

Learn more and save your free spot today.

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393. Principles of Building + Scaling Organizations - Brian Joseph Mar 06, 2023

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Meet Brian. He’s the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of RevJen Group, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders and their organizations. Through revenue capacity-building workshops, facilitated peer groups, and community membership, RevJen amplifies the impact of leaders in the social sector. Brian is bringing his more than 20 years of experience and unique insights on building and scaling successful organizations to the podcast. Tune in for this conversation about what’s possible for nonprofits as they scale while still sustaining the people and the finances to do more good in the world.

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Principles of Building + Scaling Organizations
Capacity Building Resources
Creating Nonprofit Human + Financial Sustainability

Today’s Guest
Brian Joseph, CEO + Co-Founder, RevGen
For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/393.

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392. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2023: Be a Change Agent - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Tania Bhattacharyya Mar 03, 2023

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Welcome back to our Friday Series, 9️⃣Trends that Matter in 2023. Today we’re breaking down Trend #7: Be a Change Agent. This is the year to find your voice and stand proudly in support of a mission or movement. You have the power to make a difference in the world with your voice. Here to add a spark to this conversation is Tania Bhattacharyya, founder of Lumos Marketing and rockstar fundraiser (she’s raised nearly $8M during her career!) Her superpower is lighting up women and leaders of color voices, opening doorways of opportunity and influence. Don’t miss this conversation - we hope you’ll walk away empowered to share your voice, story, experience and ideas 🗣️

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How being a change agent can affect change
8️⃣ Steps to get started on your journey as a change agent
An overview of thought leadership + how you can be a thought leader

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/392.
About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving, and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org.

Join us at The Spread!

Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛

Learn more and save your free spot today.

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