32. Grow. Adapt. Disrupt. Repeat. - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

Grow. Adapt. Disrupt. Repeat. Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

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Overview

Daring innovation lies in the hands of dreamers. And when we honor that spirit, it creates truths we must never stop pursuing. Join Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they share how you can continue to grow and adapt in an ever changing world. Never stop listening. Never stop sharing. Never stop pushing to think bigger. Never substitute the easy thing for the right thing. Never stop choosing humanity every time. Now: Repeat.

When you are prone to listen, you are going to evolve. A dynamic listener will always hear opportunities.
— Becky Endicott CFRE, Co-Founder and Chief Storyteller, We are for Good
  • Start with listening

  • Don’t use the “we’ve always done it this way” as a crutch

  • Create consistent space for feedback in all of your communication channels

  • Two examples of adaptations that led to greater success

Powerful Quotes:

“Being in an organization long term, it is hard to see things with fresh eyes. You know the ropes, players, and strategies.” -Becky

“It starts from a place of being laser focused on your mission, vision, and your true north. What is the purpose of our organization?” -Jon

“When you are prone to listen, you are going to evolve. A dynamic listener will always hear opportunities.” -Becky

“There are creative ways that people in our business can listen. Where are you engaging with your supporters? Are they at your events? Board meetings? Volunteering? Social media? Get into that space and create two way communication.” -Becky

“When someone says here is the status quo, say status no.” -Jon

“We talk about the safe place that nonprofit is. We are giving you permission today to go there. Somebody has something revolutionary to share that could change your mission.” -Becky

Jon and becky’s helpful tips

  • Start with Listening

  • When you hear “We’ve always done it this way” - peel back those layers

  • Be laser focused on your mission, vision, and true north

  • Never stop listening, sharing, and pushing to think bigger

  • Community is everything

  • Create consistent space for feedback

  • Look at all of your channels of communication. Actively solicit feedback from each area, and make it easy for them to respond

Explore the We Are For Good Core Beliefs

This episode is 7 of 7 where we unpack our core beliefs that lead to revolutionizing your fundraising. Explore all the episodes and learn more about our core beliefs here: We are for Good’s Core Beliefs

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