Meet Alice. For her, finding life-saving cancer treatments is personal, not just professional. With a career in biotech that's witnessed industry milestones, she now leads BrightEdge at the American Cancer Society. BrightEdge is a venture capital fund directing philanthropic donations to startups pioneering cancer-fighting solutions. Established in 2019, it's already invested $28.9 million in 18 companies, with the potential to benefit 1.5 million patients and families. Don't miss this inspiring discussion on driving impact and innovation in the fight against cancer. 🎗️

We’re at the halfway point of the 9️⃣ Nonprofit Trends that Matter in the 2024 Series - welcome back! This week, we’re talking all about how our sector needs whole leaders. It's all too common to sacrifice our well-being in the name of "the greater good," often without realizing the toll it takes on ourselves and our teams. Special guest, Sonya Perez-Lauterbach, founder of Atlas Leadership, is sharing how to create new ways of being and serving with resilience, clarity, and joy. This conversation is for everyone because everyone can be a leader. Let's arm ourselves with strategies to sidestep unproductive behaviors that fuel stress and fear💪

Meet Alice. For her, finding life-saving cancer treatments is personal, not just professional. With a career in biotech that's witnessed industry milestones, she now leads BrightEdge at the American Cancer Society. BrightEdge is a venture capital fund directing philanthropic donations to startups pioneering cancer-fighting solutions. Established in 2019, it's already invested $28.9 million in 18 companies, with the potential to benefit 1.5 million patients and families. Don't miss this inspiring discussion on driving impact and innovation in the fight against cancer. 🎗️

Welcome back to another week of the 9️⃣ Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2024 Series! This week, we're delving into upskilling in the age of AI and new tech With technology advancing rapidly, it's essential to work smarter, not harder. Join us as we explore the power of AI, its ethical use, and how to balance it with your human empathy and lived experience. Special guest Shereese Floyd, Founder of AI Consultants for Nonprofits, is sharing her expertise on how we can upskill our teams in this modern era. We’re talking about doubling fundraising with laser-targeted campaigns, streamlining operations with automated tasks and unlocking deeper donor connections. No matter where you are in the AI adoption curve, there's a path forward tailored to your organization's unique needs - you’ve got this📣

Meet Jeff and Jennifer. They’re the co-leaders of Plenty, where their vision is a world of plenty for everyone — plenty of health, hope, happiness and fulfillment. Their forthcoming book, “Leading with Light” offers a blueprint to help you become more aware of what works for you, more attuned to your soul’s deepest calling, and more confident in the choices you make📘 They're offering up their experiences and actionable advice, encouraging us to listen to our bodies, trust our instincts, and discern environmental cues—all in the service of crafting lives that flow with intention and purpose. Join us as we uncover a path forward that promises to reshape not just how we lead, but how we live✨

Welcome back to week three of our  9️⃣ Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2024 Series! It’s time to name the elephant in the room: Retention. But we aren’t just talking about retaining our donors - the greatest retention issue that isn’t talked about enough is the retention of our nonprofit staff. For a sector built on relationships, we have to build a culture that creates retention from the inside out.  After all, if our staff isn’t compelled to stay, why should our donors? 🤔Joining us to delve into this critical trend are two seasoned in-house nonprofit leaders, Evan Wilstein and Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE. Together they conducted a comprehensive survey on staff retention—exploring the reasons people leave and, conversely, what motivates them to stay. The survey results, though disheartening, shed light on the reality we face.  Join us to find out more about the reality of retention and where we go from here🧭

Meet Channon. Five years ago, she started as the second official employee of Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, New York’s largest grantmaking foundation. Since then, the Foundation has granted over $635 million to nonprofits improving the health and well-being of New Yorkers  🏥From the jump, Channon set out to disrupt traditional philanthropy practices and organizational structures.  She’s pulling back the curtain on how she operationalized and designed the Foundation with a ‘startup mentality’, building an internal system that allows the organization to flourish but remain flexible🔄 If you’re wondering if you can truly foster a workplace culture that balances continuous learning with the courage to embrace change, this episode is for you💪

Discover the secrets to not just surviving but thriving in the nonprofit sector. Our 9️⃣Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2024 Series continues🥳 This week, we’re diving into the 1st trend: It’s no longer business as usual. Period. Let’s face it things are never going back to “the way it’s always been.” We’re sharing who’s doing it well, our PRO tips and what we’re hearing in the community about this trend. Plus, we’re bringing on an expert guest to talk us through it. Brett Hagler, CEO and Founder of New Story, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company in the World, is joining us to share how New Story lives out this trend. It’s time to embrace creative solutions, new business models, collaborative partnerships, and technology-driven strategies to enhance our impact. Don’t miss this episode that’ll help adapt to the evolving landscape of social change💪

Meet Scott. He’s a visionary social impact and legal adviser to global brands and nonprofits🌍 He’s the CEO and Founder of Beyond Advisers, with current and former clients including the Clinton Foundation, UN Foundation’s Clean Cooking Alliance, The Starbucks Foundation, Sean Penn’s CORE and many more. Navigating uncertainty and fostering organizational growth is a challenge, but Scott's insights remind us to learn from other’s success remembering that all nonprofits have the same four core tenants. Tune in to get excited about maximizing your organization’s impact in 2024🌟

Join Jon and Becky as we kick off our 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024 Series! This is where we introduce the trends we believe nonprofits should get behind in the new year and beyond. Over the next several weeks, we’re rolling out each of these trends, curating resources for each one and bringing epic guests to share their insights all to help you elevate your mission in 2024. Join us to embrace this year with bravery and boldness! 🌟

Meet Kishshana. She’s an evangelist in her belief that having amazing talent is the #1 competitive advantage in your business💪 Her perspective is a valuable lens to evaluate and elevate organizational cultures. She’s bringing her insights on building thriving teams, crafting strategic plans for success, and creating a retention culture. This is a must-listen for all leaders who want to level up their impact and keep their team engaged for the year ahead. Don’t miss it! 🎤

Meet Rick. He’s the President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The hospital's success is rooted in a journey marked by innovation and philanthropy. The fabric of humanity is woven with stories of resilience and one place that's abundantly clear within the walls of St. Jude. Rick guides us through the poignant stories of families who, in the face of adversity, have found strength and hope. Today’s episode is all about community and collective generosity. We couldn’t ask for a better topic for the 500th episode of the We Are For Good podcast. Tune in for a conversation that’ll leave you asking, “If not us, then who?"

Season 8 Finale 🎉 As another incredible chapter closes, join Jon, Becky, and Julie to take a look back at Season 8.  We're reflecting on our favorite episodes, unforgettable mic drop moments and the key themes that shaped this season. From heartwarming highlights to action-packed insights, we've curated the best of the best for you. So, pull up a chair, plug in your headphones and let's get this conversation started!

Meet Kevin. He’s an award-winning social entrepreneur and the author of the new book, "When We Walk By," a must-read guide for ending homelessness in America. 1 in 3 people experiencing homelessness lose their social support systems, creating unimaginable levels of isolation. He’s also the Founder and CEO of Miracle Messages, a game-changing nonprofit tackling "relational poverty." Since 2014, Miracle Messages has been working to ensure that no one goes through homelessness alone by providing family reunification services, a phone buddy program, and the first basic income pilot for people experiencing homelessness in the U.S., supported by Google.org. During this eye-opening conversation, nine-year-old Julia Endicott joins as a guest host to find out how everyone can make a difference in the lives of the unhoused, especially kids 🤝

Meet Leah. She’s an expert in helping nonprofit teams break free from daily routines to foster creative thinking🎨 As senior director of strategy and innovation at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, she helps nonprofits approach their work in new ways to better achieve their missions and solve social problems. She urges nonprofits to embrace risks and adapt based on learning, sharing examples from innovative organizations like World Reader, and Alcoholics Anonymous. Drawing from her book, 'Innovation for Social Change,' she offers practical tools to inspire innovation at your org Tune in to add some game-changing innovation tools to your arsenal🚀

Meet Erin. She’s the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana, the region’s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network. Despite facing four federally named natural disasters in less than a year, Erin and her team remained resilient and unwavering in their commitment to the community. In a surprising turn of events, a mysterious email led to a $1.1 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott🎁 Erin used this gift to launch the Big Defender Fund, securing the future of youth mentoring programs in her community, no matter the challenges Mother Nature throws their way🌩️ Erin shares valuable lessons for nonprofit leaders on thriving in turbulent times, seeking help amidst chaos, and rebuilding organizations to be stronger and more resilient than ever💪 Prepare for some touching stories – you won't want to miss this one! 

Jon and Becky are here with an episode all about getting geared up for the year ahead. As we're on the brink of 2024, it's the perfect time to take a breather, reflect on where you're at and map out some meaningful goals. You've likely been knee-deep in year-end fundraising, plotting out your business goals, and scheming up your strategy for the new year. But, we hope you’ll take some time today to explore the 4 V’s of Meaningful Goals. We’re bringing you an actionable framework, crafted by Abby Fox,  We Are For Good's Chief of Staff, that you can put into action right away whether you’re a team of one or a large shop. Get ready for some impactful goal planning🎯

Meet Ebony. After discovering her son’s asthma was caused by the environment, her fight for his health turned into a fight for the planet🌎 She’s now the Executive Director at Greenpeace, reshaping societal systems, addressing the climate crisis, safeguarding our planet, advancing racial justice and prioritizing people over profits💪 We’re taking a deep dive into the ways this iconic organization battles the climate crisis with bold, creative campaigns, like projecting powerful messages onto iconic landmarks like the Hollywood sign. Throughout this conversation, Ebony inspires us to choose hope and remember the power of the collective in this work. Tune in to see how we all can create a greener, more peaceful, more just world for all🌿

Meet Joan. She’s a powerhouse in the nonprofit sector, Principal of Joan Garry Consulting and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab. With a blog reaching 150,000 leaders monthly and a podcast, Nonprofits Are Messy, with over 2 million listens from 207 countries 🌎, Joan is a sought-after executive coach and strategic advisor for major organizations. Her remarkable journey includes turning around GLAAD during a deep financial crisis (with just $360 in the bank 😬), leading it to prominence and impact. In this episode, we explore the necessity of injecting innovation into nonprofits and the hallmarks of an innovative, modern nonprofit professional. Join us as we uncover the secret sauce to nonprofit success, featuring Joan’s stories that had us literally laughing out loud 🤣

Meet Taylor and Monique. They are the dynamic duo behind the Shortchanged podcast, which is now part of the We Are For Good network🙌 Hearing their stories, from their unique personal journeys to their passion for community building, it’s clear why they found each other in the We Are For Good community. Their heart for the nonprofit sector is their reason for asking more of it. They’re sharing how they uncover and untangle the structures built to accelerate good, but too often slow it down. These two heartwired leaders are changing the world and we’re here for it👏Tune in to get a sneak peek at what’s in store for Season 2 of the Shortchanged Podcast🎙️