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Gather At The Well: Turn Down the Volume - Boundaries, Stress, and the Architecture of Recovery - Lindsey Fuller
05 Nov 2025
00:35:06
Turn Down the Alarm, Tune Into the Signal.
That feeling of stress isn't a sign you're broken—it's your body's brilliant security system asking for your attention. It's a powerful signal that, when truly heard, guides you directly to deeper self-care and genuine resilience.
That nagging feeling of stress? It's simply your nervous system alarm stuck on full blast. It isn't a failure; it’s a profound signal gently inviting you to tend to your deepest needs.
Step in with us to embrace the art of regulation, not resistance. Lindsey shares her comforting guidance on how to actively turn down that volume and truly tune into your body’s quiet wisdom. You'll learn to craft healthy boundaries—those kind, firm limits that protect your precious energy and bring immediate calm to your system.
Ready to find your ease and greater inner awareness? Tune in for the journey 🧘♀️
Episode Highlights:
Reframing Stress: Stress as a sign of unmet needs; introduction to boundaries and the importance of self-care (02:25)
Somatic Scan: Turning the Volume Down (3:20)
The Science of Stress (11:00)
Utilising Boundaries for Peace (13:10)
Rebecca Somatic Movement Practice (17:24)
Self-Study to Interpret and Regulate Stress (22:13)
Revenge Procrastination (25:00)
Self-Care as a Conversation (30:00)
Resetting the Alarm (31:32)
Closing: Practice of turning down stress, micro-dosing wellness, and fostering a rhythm of rest (33:02)
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656. Start Before You’re Ready: Building Good Natured Learning from the Ground Up - Becca Katz
03 Nov 2025
00:31:49
Meet Becca 🤝, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Good Natured Learning. Her work reminds us that the deepest lessons often begin where the wilderness starts.
In this episode, we follow Becca’s journey from exploring Wisconsin’s backwoods to leading educational programs in Kenya and how it’s all about creating true belonging between students, teachers, and nature. Good Natured Learning isn’t just a program but a movement to reshape education, showing nature as the ultimate classroom for connection and growth. Becca guides us on how to overcome imposter syndrome, building community-led solutions rooted in local wisdom, and what authentic leadership really means.
This heartfelt conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about leading, learning, and living with deeper connection, it’s a beautiful reminder of nature’s healing and inspiring power ✨
Learn:
Imposter syndrome is a common challenge for many, including founders
How nature can be a powerful teacher and healer in education
How Good Natured Learning aims to connect underserved youth with nature
Why community involvement is crucial for effective education
Building a global vision requires local insights and collaboration.
Stories about how generosity can come from unexpected places and people.
The importance of lifting up educators rather than adding burdens
Why being enough is an inside job; everyone can make an impact
Episode Highlights
Becca's Journey and Connection to Nature (02:33)
The Birth of Good Natured Learning (05:33)
Connecting Underserved Youth with Nature (08:14)
Building a Program from the Ground Up (14:06)
The Leap of Faith to Kenya (17:27)
Collaborating and Launching in Kenya (20:10)
Building In-House Expertise in Education (22:56)
Diverse Educational Backgrounds and Imposter Syndrome (23:53)
Navigating Imposter Syndrome in Founding (26:03)
The Journey of Founding and Rejection (29:43)
Creating a Lift, Not a Burden for Educators (33:46)
Moments of Generosity and Community Impact (38:45)
Becca’s One Good Thing: Lifting Up Educators (42:38)
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With over 30 years of experience in fundraising, Tammy Zonker shares personal insights that have shaped her human-centered approach. She emphasizes empathy and trust as the foundation for genuine donor relationships, creating real, lasting connections. Tammy offers practical strategies to inspire donors to become lifelong advocates and build authentic, impactful partnerships that truly resonate.
This episode is for anyone who believes in the power of thoughtful, compassionate giving to change lives ✨
Episode Highlights:
Tammy Zonker's Journey and Empathy in Fundraising (02:20)
Reclaiming the Concept of Heroes in Fundraising (05:19)
The Five Pillars of Human-Centered Fundraising (08:12)
Building Trust and Authentic Partnerships (11:18)
Navigating Power Dynamics in Fundraising (14:19)
Transparency and True Partnership with Donors (17:18)
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578. Cultivating Wellness + Building Balanced Cultures Within Our Orgs - Marisol Pineda Conde, Kirk Brown, and Maya Enista Smith
16 Oct 2024
00:38:04
🎧 Replay Alert! Today, we’re bringing you an unforgettable conversation straight from our Impact Up gathering focusing on Pause ⏸️ If you’re looking to gain actionable ideas to enhance your organization’s culture and promote wellness at all levels, this panel is for you 🥳 We gathered leaders and missions we admire who have built cultures of wellness within their nonprofits, and this convo did not disappoint. They shared incredible insights on creating sustainable, supportive workplaces that prioritize the health and resilience of staff. Tune in!
Panelists
Marisol Pineda Conde, Deputy Director, The Teaching Well
Kirk Brown, CEO, Handy Inc.
Maya Smith, President, Thoughtful Human
Impact Uprising Members get full access to all ImpactUp Replays, so this is your invitation to join us! You’ll get instant access to our member content hub - backed by hundreds of premium We Are For Good content resources + you’ll be invited to member-only gatherings, our private podcast and more. Join today at weareforgood.com.
Episode Highlights
Personal reflections on pausing (5:45)
Building balanced cultures at The Teaching Well(10:10)
Prioritizing staff well-being at Handy, Inc. (14:30)
Investing in staff wellness (17:35)
Creating wellness practices that are inclusive + responsive (22:50)
Balancing immediate needs with playing the long game (25:50)
How to create buy-in around wellness-oriented cultures (30:30)
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577. A Framework to Change the Way We Change The World - Heather Hiscox
14 Oct 2024
00:35:41
Meet Heather. She's the powerhouse behind Pause for Change and co-creator of The Possibility Project. She’s here to share her PAUSE Framework, a proven method for creating real, lasting change. This framework helps nonprofits co-create innovative solutions that truly serve their communities 🙌 Heather is guiding us through how this approach is shaking up the status quo. Tune in as we dismantle the notion of "the way it's always been done" 🛠️
💡 Learn
The power of pausing
The PAUSE Framework
How to challenge the status quo
Today's Guest Heather Hiscox, Founder + CEO, Pause for Change
Episode Highlights
Heather’s story and journey to where she is today( 2:50)
How our habits reinforce the status quo (8:40)
The PAUSE Framework (11:15)
Using the PAUSE Framework (15:15)
P - Package the challenge
A - Assess uncertainty
U - Understand stakeholders
S - Solution testing only
E - Evidence-informed decisions
Long-term benefits of using the PAUSE Framework (19:35)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Heather’s life (24:20)
Heather’s One Good Thing: Pause. (29:30)
How to connect with Heather and get her book (32:21)
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Gather At The Well: Microdosing Wellness - Lindsey Fuller
10 Oct 2024
00:35:18
Welcome to Gather at the Well, where we’re all about microdosing wellness, creating human-centered systems, and retaining our greatest asset: our people. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement to reimagine how we relate to our work. Whether you're burned out, stressed, or thriving, Lindsey Fuller from The Teaching Well will guide you to reflect on your leadership, equip you with tangible tools for your team, and honor your humanity. It’s time to build work cultures we don’t have to heal from.
In this episode, Lindsey gets real about transforming our relationship to work and stress. Lindsey’s approach to microdosing wellness reminds us that “Wellness is your birthright.” It’s time to rethink productivity and create systems that support our well-being. The best part? The shifts we need are small and completely within our reach. Let’s embrace these changes and start healing out loud together.
Episode Highlights
Introduction to Gather at the Well (0:00)
Changing our relationship with stress (3:15)
Micro-dosing wellness (9:30)
Somatic practice (15:50)
Create a Coming Home Ritual (18:20)
Somatic practice: Hydration Station (22:30)
How The Teaching Well puts wellness into practice at work (23:00)
Affirmations (32:25)
Homework: Make a commitment to trying on the concept of micro-dosing wellness. (33:00)
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576. Mental Health Week: Transforming Paid Leave in Nonprofits + Creating Sustainable Work Models for Wellness - Lacey Kempinski
09 Oct 2024
00:28:22
Meet Lacey. As the founder of Balanced Good, she turned her challenges with postpartum depression and anxiety into a powerful mission to reshape parental leave in the nonprofit sector. As a mom of three, she gets how challenging it can be to build a career as a leader in the nonprofit sector while balancing the demands of parenthood💼👶 A sustainable work model isn't just good for people; it's good for business. Tune in to explore how organizations can prioritize wellness, create realistic workloads, and normalize taking breaks to combat burnout.
💡 Learn
The state of paid leave in the nonprofit sector
The importance of sustainable work models
How to advocate for paid leave
Today's Guest Lacey Kempinski, Founder + CEO, Balanced Good
Episode Highlights
Lacey’s story and journey to where she is today (3:55)
State of paid leave in the nonprofit and impact sectors (6:50)
Impact of paid leave (9:25)
Advocating for paid leave (17:00)
Building a parental leave plan in a day (19:45)
Activation (22:50)
A powerful moment of philanthropy (24:05)
Lacey’s One Good Thing: Give yourself grace and give others grace. (26:05)
This episode is part of our Mental Health Week series. Explore all the episodes, find resources + more at weareforgood.com/mentalhealth.
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575. Mental Health Week: Practice the Pause. A Guided Meditation with Sonya Perez-Lauterbach
08 Oct 2024
00:13:53
Tune in for a special Mental Health Week episode: Practice the Pause with Sonya Perez-Lauterbach. 🧘♀️
In this guided meditation, Sonya invites you to take a moment to breathe, slow down, and return to your body. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just starting out, remember—you can’t get it wrong! Your nervous system deserves the time to pause, and your body and mind will thank you for it. Join us as we explore simple mindfulness practices that help reduce stress and bring calm in a fast-paced world. Take the pause today—you’re worth it. 🫶
This episode is part of our Mental Health Week series. Explore all the episodes, find resources + more at weareforgood.com/mentalhealth.
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574. Mental Health Week: Transforming a Telephone Booth into a Beacon of Hope + Empowering Mental Health Through Community - Gloria Umanah, Hope Booth
07 Oct 2024
00:50:59
Meet Gloria. She is alive today because of one four-lettered word: hope. And she’s on a mission to leverage her life for the good of others so that they too would choose hope and choose to live💙 Alongside her team at Hope Booth, they’re transforming old telephone booths into immersive, evidence-based experiences that spread hope, offer mental health care, and connect people to vital resources. Tune in to hear this incredible story of resilience and the life-changing power of hope✨
💡 Learn
The power of hope + making it accessible
The mission + history of Hope Booth
The role of community + collaboration in driving innovative solutions
This episode includes discussions about mental health challenges, including suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional or contact one of the helplines below:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988
This episode is part of our Mental Health Week series presented by our friends at Givebutter. Explore all the episodes, find resources + more at weareforgood.com/mentalhealth.
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573. Unlocking the Power of Alignment Fundraising + Combatting Burnout - Mallory Erickson
02 Oct 2024
00:40:42
Meet Mallory. She's an executive coach, fundraising consultant, and author of What the Fundraising. She’s breaking down how the nonprofit sector’s reliance on transactional, scarcity-driven fundraising has led to burnout and declining giving. Plus, how chronic stress even blocks fundraisers from building meaningful relationships. Enter alignment fundraising—where self-awareness, self-care, and genuine connection take priority. Tune in to learn how shifting mindsets and integrating wellness can help you feel better, do better and raise more.
💡 Learn
The problem with transactional fundraising
The effects of chronic stress on fundraisers
How to prioritize self-awareness + connection through alignment fundraising
Today's Guest Mallory Erickson, CEO + Founder, Power Partners Formula
Episode Highlights
Mallory’s journey to where she is today (4:00)
The problem with transactional fundraising (9:15)
What stress and burnout prevent (17:10)
The solution: aligned fundraising (26:10)
A powerful moment in Mallory’s experience with aligned fundraising (33:40)
Mallory’s One Good Thing: Take a moment and feel a feeling. Then acknowledge and validate that feeling. (38:55)
Where to get the book, What the Fundraising (40:30)
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572. Let’s talk about our mental health. ImpactUp: PAUSE - Jon McCoy and Becky Endicott
30 Sep 2024
00:18:16
Ready to hit pause ⏸️ on the grind? This #ImpactUp, we’re gathering on World Mental Health Day to dive into powerful conversations by day and take them to local meetups worldwide by evening🌍 Listen in as Jon + Becky share what’s coming up on October 10th and why you don’t want to miss it. It’s time to build cultures of well-being from the inside out. Grab your (free!) spot now at weareforgood.com/impactup.
💡 Learn
The importance of pause and mental health in our sector
Findings from We Are For Good’s Mental Health Survey
Overview of the Impact Up gathering on October 10t
Episode Highlights
An invitation to pause on October 10th (0:45)
Mental Health Survey findings (5:00)
Call to action + Personal reflections (7:20)
What to expect at ImpactUp (12:35)
Jon’s One Good Thing: We want you to embrace the pause. You are worthy of intentional reflection. You're worthy of community connection. (15:30)
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571. How to Build Organizational Cultures Where Your Teams Can Thrive - Laura Buckley
25 Sep 2024
00:34:40
Meet Laura. She's a leadership coach and consultant who helps leaders create thriving cultures. From integrating work and well-being to making meetings meaningful, she’s sharing practical strategies to build inclusive and supportive environments. Tune in to learn how small, intentional changes can transform your org into a place where everyone thrives🌱
💡 Learn
The importance of bridging the gap between work and well-being
How to build thriving cultures
Practical tips for improving meetings
Today's Guest Laura Buckley, Coach and Consultant
Episode Highlights
Laura’s story and journey to where she is today (3:15)
Workplace dynamics (5:50)
How can we build the bridge between work and well-being (9:20)
What to do individually to build organizational cultures we can all thrive in (13:30)
Reframing team building so we can build thriving cultures (18:50)
Talk to us about the art and science of meetings that actually move us toward collective action. (25:00)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Laura’s life (29:35)
Laura’s One Good Thing: Schedule your meetings for 25 minutes or 50 minutes and always have space at the end to get up from your desk. (31:50)
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570. JDRF’s Momentous Rebrand to Breakthrough T1D + Implementing a Rebrand - Pam Morrisroe
23 Sep 2024
00:37:52
Meet Pam. She's the Chief Marketing Officer at Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). She’s here to share the inside scoop on their nearly two-year rebranding journey, driven by deep research 📊 and community feedback🗣️ The new name, Breakthrough T1D, perfectly reflects their mission to deliver life-changing breakthroughs for the type 1 diabetes community. Tune in to hear all about the rebranding process and what it means for their mission moving forward.
💡 Learn
How to know it's time for a rebrand
What goes into a rebranding process
The importance of research + community involvement in a rebrand
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649. Retention Is a Love Language: Using AI to Communicate With More Care (Not Just More Often) - Crystal Clark, Amina Mohamed + Michael Mitchell
29 Sep 2025
00:43:04
Retention is about relationships. But most donor communications either feel too rushed or too robotic. This session is about doing things differently with the power of AI, done responsibly.
We’re sitting down with three organizations that are using AI to help them show up better for their donors: writing magnetic messaging, personalizing with care + actually deepen connection. We’ll talk about how they’re saving time, scaling touchpoints, and staying true to their voice along the way.
You’ll hear the tools they’re using, the prompts that are working, and where they’ve drawn the line on what not to automate. It’s real talk on using AI to build trust… not just create more output.
Episode Highlights
Retention as a Love Language (05:14)
Building Lasting Relationships with Donors (10:38)
Using AI to Build Trust (15:54)
Ethics in Storytelling and Communication (21:23)
Practical Tools and Workflows for Retention (33:36)
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569. The Subscription Economy + Building Subscriptions for Good - Dana Snyder
18 Sep 2024
00:38:35
Met Dana. She's a speaker, creator of The Monthly Giving Mastermind, and now the author of a book by the same name. We're diving into the world of recurring giving, where philanthropy and the subscription economy meet💸 Dana's sharing her tips for building a rock-solid monthly giving program. This is the playbook you’ve been waiting for. Tune in and start building your movement of change-makers! 🔥
💡 Learn
About the subscription economy
A framework to build, grow & sustain subscriptions for good
Challenges + lessons learned building monthly giving programs
Today's Guest
Dana Snyder, Founder + CEO, Positive Equation
Episode Highlights
Dana’s story + the work she is doing today (3:50)
Tone setting: The Subscription Economy (8:30)
How nonprofits can leverage the subscription economy (13:25)
How to get started today: Dana’s Monthly Giving Framework (20:05)
Challenges and lessons learned (25:30)
A powerful moment of philanthropy with this work (31:30)
Dana’s One Good Thing: Tell your story to invite everyone to be a philanthropist. (35:10)
How to get The Monthly Giving Mastermind book (37:30)
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568. Tackling Equity + Unleashing the Power of Volunteers + 30 Years of Impact at AmeriCorps - Michael D. Smith
16 Sep 2024
00:37:55
Meet Michael. He has dedicated his career to social justice by reducing barriers and expanding opportunity for children and families in underserved communities, like those where he grew up. He’s the CEO of AmeriCorps, the federal agency that connects people and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation's most pressing challenges, with over 200,000 AmeriCorps members serving in 40,000 locations across the United States. Michael is sharing his incredible personal journey and the story of AmeriCorps’ 30-year legacy of transforming lives and communities💪Tune in to celebrate the power of volunteerism with us🎉
💡 Learn
AmeriCorps 30 years of impact
How AmeriCorps meets urgent needs
The Importance of national service + volunteerism
Today's Guest
Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps
Episode Highlights
Michael’s story and journey to where he is today (:00)
Overview + history of AmeriCorps (9:00)
How Americorps is meeting urgent needs (12:00)
Equity and inclusion in AmeriCorps (17:25)
The transformative power of service (21:50)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Michael’s life (27:30)
Michael’s One Good Thing: People closest to the pain have to be closest to the power. (31:50)
How to connect with Michael and AmeriCorps (36:20)
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567. Building Communities of Resilience: Inside the Mission of Tuesday's Children - Becky Rossman
11 Sep 2024
00:28:54
Meet Becky. On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, she’s sharing a raw account of Tuesday's Children's mission and their ever-evolving efforts to support communities still affected by 9/11 and military losses. This heartfelt conversation sheds light on the unending journey of grief and healing, and the crucial role of standing by families as their needs change over time. Discover how they transform pain into purpose—not as a platitude, but as an essential path toward resilience and hope.
💡 Learn
About Tuesday's Children Mission + Impact
The Importance of Meeting Evolving Community Needs
Ways to Support Families Affected by 9/11 + Military Losses
Today's Guest
Becky Rossmanm, CEO, Tuesday’s Children
Episode Highlights
Becky’s story and journey to where she is today (2:30)
Overview of Tuesday’s Children (4:30)
Tuesday’s Children focus on innovation (12:00)
Tuesday’s Children’s Programs and how they’ve evolved (17:00)
Mindsets Becky is bringing to her role as CEO (22:00)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Becky’s life (23:00)
Becky’s One Good Thing: Be a lifelong learner. (27:00)
How to connect with Becky and Tuesday’s Children (28:00)
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566. Transformative Storytelling: Creating Cultures of Change in Nonprofits - Christina Blacken, The New Quo
09 Sep 2024
00:38:34
Meet Christina. She’s the founder of The New Quo💭 She’s trained 14,000 leaders across 9 industries using her unique The New Quo Change Model, which uses neuroscience, equity principles, and narrative intelligence (a.k.a the science of story), to help people overcome bias, deepen trust in their relationships, and achieve equitable, status-quo breaking goals. Tune in as we explore how you can build your storytelling muscles + create cultures of storytelling. Spoiler: this episode is for everyone on the team - not just marketing folks ✍️
💡 Learn
The Power of Storytelling
How to use the New Quo Change Model
The importance of questioning assumptions
Today's Guest Christina Blacken, Founder + Chief Narrative Strategist, The New Quo
Episode Highlights
Christina’s story and journey to where she is today (3:15)
The New Quo change model (8:00)
Applying The New Quo Change Model at nonprofits (12:00)
The power of personal storytelling (15:55)
Building a culture of storytelling in organizations (16:55)
The role of leadership storytelling (25:00)
Christina’s One Good Thing: Question your assumptions. (34:30)
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565. 5 Takeaways + The Best of Season 9 - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott and Julie Confer
26 Aug 2024
00:47:56
Grab your headphones - it's time for a season wrap-up episode! 🎉 Jon, Becky, and Julie are breaking down the biggest takeaways, game-changing insights, and unforgettable stories that made season 9 one for the books. We’re talking favorite quotes, pinch-me moments, and all the feels as we wrap up this chapter and gear up for what’s next. Tune in and take notes✍️
Episode Highlights
A look back at Season 8 (0:35)
Through lines from Season 8
The power is in the collective (5:30)
Embrace tension (11:45)
We need your missions' stories (16:00)
What is your culture strategy? (22:30)
Taking care of ourselves starts internally (27:00)
One Good Thing (40:15)
Jon: Build scaffolding around your growth mindset.
Becky: "Taking space will help you find space.” -Jeff Shuck
Julie: "Caring doesn't mean you have to carry it all." + “You have your own back."
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564. Disrupt. Grow. Adapt. Repeat: Future-Proofing Strategies for Modern Orgs - Brooke Richie-Babbage, Erin Davison, Nelvin Johnson, and Amy Freitag
21 Aug 2024
00:44:57
Meet Amy, Nelvin, Erin + Brooke. Are you looking for insights on future-proofing your organization against the ever-evolving landscape of challenges and opportunities in the sector? They’ve got you covered in this Responsive Nonprofit Summit Replay. From embracing failure to building resilient teams and fostering innovation, discover actionable approaches to ensure your nonprofit remains agile, sustainable, and impactful in the face of uncertainty.
💡Learn
Ways to Create a Culture that Embraces Failure + Innovation
How to Focus on Sustainability - Organizationally + as Individuals
The Importance of Leveraging the Power of Community
Today’s Guests
Amy Freitag, President, The New York Community Trust
Nelvin Johnson, Director of Advancement, Feed the Children
Erin Davison, President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana
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563. How to Manage Change in a Rapidly Evolving World - Mia Henry, Taneshia Nash Laird, Tammy Tibbetts, and Shaun Lee
19 Aug 2024
00:40:35
Meet Mia, Taneshia, Tammy + Shaun. In this Responsive Nonprofit Summit replay, our expert panel explores how to manage change within the nonprofit sector, especially as the need to adapt and innovate grows. They share practical strategies, case studies, and lessons learned. While 'managing change' can present challenges, we view it as an opportunity. Join us to discover how embracing transformation can unlock potential within your teams and missions.
💡Learn
The importance of creating a culture of empowerment
The role of safety when it comes to taking risks
Tips for open and transparent communications
Today’s Guests
Mia Henry, Founder + CEO, Freedom Lifted
Taneshia Nash Laird, Inaugural President & CEO, Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural Center
Tammy Tibbetts, Co-Founder + CEO, She's the First
Shaun Lee, Co-Founder + CEO, 6 Levers
Episode Highlights
Mindsets around change (2:25)
Hallmarks of healthy cultures (9:00)
Justice-centered leadership (11:50)
How to communicate about change (17:35)
Creating a culture of stability + innovation (24:15)
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562: How It's Built: HeadCount's Integrated Approach to Traditional and Digital Voter Engagement - Tappan Vickery
14 Aug 2024
00:47:09
Meet Tappan. A veteran organizer with two decades of experience, she’s the Senior Director of Programming and Strategy at HeadCount, where they’re revolutionizing voter engagement through the power of music 🎶At HeadCount, Tappan has spearheaded innovative campaigns that connect musicians with their fans to inspire democratic participation 🗳️She’s all about understanding different fandoms to build trust and engagement, meeting audiences where they are through various platforms and messengers. Tune in to this “How It’s Built” episode to discover how HeadCount is making every vote count.
💡 Learn
HeadCount’s Mission + Impact
How It’s Built: New Voter Engagement Campaigns
Pro Tips + Lessons Learned
Today’s Guest Tappan Vickery, Senior Director of Programming and Strategy, Headcount
Episode Highlights
Tappan’s story and journey to where she is today (4:30)
Overview of Headcount (6:30)
HeadCount’s impact (10:00)
Strategies for engaging and activating younger generations (18:00)
How It’s Built: New Voter Engagement Campaigns (22:40)
How HeadCount engages and activates volunteers (26:40)
Pro tips + lessons learned (32:15)
A powerful story of philanthropy in Tappan’s life (39:00)
Tappan’s One Good Thing: Your vote always matters. (43:35)
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561. Building a Durable + Retention Focused Team Culture - Channon Lucas, Lindsey Fuller, Michelle Flores Vryn, and Jennifer Mulholland
12 Aug 2024
00:39:31
Meet Channon, Lindsey, Michelle, and Jennifer. They’re here to help us 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. Tune in to this replay from the Responsive Nonprofit Summit that doesn’t hold back on what we need to do to create working environments teams won’t need to heal from.
💡Learn
About the reality of nonprofit staff retention and burnout crisis
The importance of aligning employee passions, strengths, and growth opportunities
Tips for leaders to model self-care, work-life balance, and transparent decision-making
Today’s Guests
Channon Lucas, Chief Administrative Officer, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
Lindsey Fuller, Executive Director, The Teaching Well
Jennifer Mulholland, Principal and Co-Founder, Plenty
Michelle Flores Vryn, Head of Development, iNaturalist
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560. How It's Built: Leadership Transition Planning - Amber Melanie Smith
07 Aug 2024
00:46:22
Meet Amber. Her journey through nonprofit work is winding (literally!)🛣️ In college, she took off on a 3-month cross-country road trip with her best friend to volunteer in over 20 states. When she returned home, she launched Activate Good, a nonprofit that has mobilized over 50,000 volunteers to help hundreds of causes in her hometown, Raleigh, NC. She recently transitioned out of her Executive Director role and is sharing how she did it in this “How It’s Built” episode. Tune in to hear how organizations can priotize succession and transition planning that takes care of all the people involved.
💡 Learn
Warning Signs of Burnout
How It's Built: Leadership Transition Planning
Pro Tips + Lessons Learned
Today’s Guest
Amber Melanie Smith, speaker, nonprofit founder, social entrepreneur + YouTuber
Episode Highlights
Amber’s story and journey to where she is today (3:55)
Barriers to people getting started volunteering (10:30)
Amber’s observations around turnover in the nonprofit sector (14:55)
How It’s Built: Creating a plan for nonprofit leadership transition and succession (20:50)
Pro tips and critical lessons (35:55)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Amber’s life (40:20)
Amber’s One Good Thing: If you're in a leadership position, make sure that you're listening and paying attention to those in your circle. (42:30)
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648. Unlock Your Board’s Potential: Accountability, Succession, and Engagement - Christal Cherry
24 Sep 2025
00:37:41
Our dear friend Christal Cherry and Founder + CEO of The Board Pro and F3 Fabulous Female Fundraisers is back for a third time—yes, a true 3-peat in podcast appearances—bringing her wealth of experience in transforming nonprofit boards into vibrant, engaged communities. 💙
In this episode, we go beyond the usual board meeting routine to explore how to create meaningful involvement throughout the year. Christal highlights why understanding the unique strengths and passions of each board member matters and shares practical tips for using those qualities to drive effective fundraising and leadership. If you’re working through complex board dynamics or looking for ways to deepen your nonprofit’s impact, this episode is packed with strategies and inspiration to help you succeed.
Tune in for a warm and insightful conversation that will shift how you think about your board and unlock new ways to foster a supportive and innovative board environment.
Episode Highlights:
Engaging Boards for Fundraising (02:22)
How to Overcome Board Disengagement (05:18)
Strategies for Board Engagement (08:13)
The Importance of building and maintaining Board Relationships (11:32)
Recruitment and Succession Planning for Boards (17:18)
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559. How to Leverage Modern Media to Scale Your Impact - Neda Azarfar, Dr. Bertrhude Albert, Jeff Rosenblum, and Kelly Lyndgaard
05 Aug 2024
00:43:05
Meet Neda, Dr. Bertrhude, Jeff, and Kelly. This panel of experts is here to show us how to leverage modern media to scale your impact. It’s time to invest + fuel + activate around cause areas through the power of media. Influence is currency. Connection is currency. Activation is currency. Embrace the tension and release control of your message. Tune in to remember the transformative power of your story and get ready to activate around it.
💡Learn
How to leverage storytelling and authenticity to connect with audiences
The importance of providing value and meeting the needs of your community
Tips for leaning into a holistic, multi-channel approach to marketing and media
Today’s Guests
Jeff Rosenblum, Co-founder, Questus Neda Azarfar, Founder, Nazar Works Dr. Bertrhude Albert, CEO, P4H Global Kelly Lyndgaard, Founder and CEO, Unshattered
Episode Highlights
Resettings your mindset around media (2:50)
Opportunities in media for impact brands (6:00)
Busting myths about media use for nonprofits (9:20)
Media success stories for Unshattered (15:55)
The importance of storytelling (18:25)
Starting points for small nonprofits with limited resources (22:30)
Empower not interrupt (28:00)
How Unshattered plans to use media in the future (32:45)
One Good Thing from Jeff, Neda, Kelly + Dr. B (35:40)
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558. How It's Built: Impactful + Modern Websites for Our Organizations - David Hartstein
31 Jul 2024
00:53:19
Meet David. He’s the co-founder of Wired Impact, which helps nonprofits build websites their visitors will love 💻❤️ He’s a firm believer that good marketing doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and he works to uncover opportunities within websites to help missions do more good in their community. In this episode of "How It's Built”, he’s sharing the essential steps for creating an impactful nonprofit website. Get ready to transform your nonprofit’s website with these tried and tested insights🛠️💪
💡 Learn
What your website should be doing for your org and your visitors
How It's Built: Effective and Impactful Websites
Pro Tips + Lessons Learned
Today’s Guest David Hartstein, Co-Founder, Wired Impact
Episode Highlights
David’s story and journey to where he is today (3:35)
The opportunity + impact for nonprofit websites today (8:20)
Questions to ask yourself to see if you need a new website (12:10)
Playbook: How to build an impactful website (15:25)
Website conversion rate killers (27:00)
Lessons learned + pro tips (36:00)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in David’s life (43:30)
David’s One Good Thing: The big things become small and the small things become big. (47:20)
How to connect with David and Wired Impact (51:00)
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557. How to Build a Breakthrough Recurring Giving Program - Miry Whitehill, Vik Harrison, Nhu Te, and Kyle Roosen
29 Jul 2024
00:43:59
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.
💡 Learn
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
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556. Unleashing Collective Power: Reflections from the Impact Uprising Gathering - Jon McCoy and Becky Endicott
24 Jul 2024
00:41:23
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!
💡 Learn
About the power of collective action and community
The importance of tapping into your inner power and authenticity
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555. How to Create a Modern Donor Journey - Dulari Gandhi, Tiffany Allen, and Brady Josephson
22 Jul 2024
00:42:24
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.
💡 Learn
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
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554. How It's Built: The 4 Core Pillars of a Movement that Sustains Itself - Bryan Funk
17 Jul 2024
00:44:50
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.
💡 Learn
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)
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553. Our Sector Needs Whole Leaders. Here's How. - Diaris Alexander, Carolina García Jayaram, Virginia Almendarez, and Jonah Nigh
15 Jul 2024
00:40:24
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.
💡 Learn
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
10 Jul 2024
00:45:11
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🧘♀️
💡 Learn
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
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551. How to Evolve Your Mission to Meet the Moment - Shereese Floyd, Iara Peng, and Scott Curran
08 Jul 2024
00:43:18
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💪
💡 Learn
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
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550. How It's Built: How Perkins School for the Blind Transformed their Fundraising, Customer Experience + Brand - Stephanie Jones Wagle
03 Jul 2024
00:41:11
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.
💡 Learn
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
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647. Your Year-End Campaign Playbook: Launch Your Most Generous Season Yet - Jon and Becky
22 Sep 2025
00:39:18
Feeling the year-end crunch? Wondering how to balance fundraising, community care, and your own well-being without feeling overwhelmed? 🫠
In this episode, Jon and Becky bring you the “End of Year Playbook,” a playbook packed with practical tips to help you navigate the busy season with confidence and calm. We know year end can feel overwhelming, from fundraising pressures, keeping your community engaged, and balancing it all while trying to take care of yourself. 🧘
Bringing back form the podcast vault, we’ve featured some amazing guests like Woodrow Rosenbaum, who shares what really moves donors, Caroline Griffin with clever marketing ideas that don’t break the bank, Jeff Rosenblum on how to rise above the noise, and Lindsey Fuller reminding us why taking care of ourselves matters just as much as the work we do.
This episode is full of actionable advice to help you tell stories that stick, create campaigns that truly matter, and spark the ripple effect that keeps your community and your impact, growing strong. We’re here to cheer you on as you step into the most generous and impactful time of the year. 🩵
Episode Highlights:
Data-Driven Insights for Nonprofits (02:48)
Building a Playbook for Year-End Campaigns (04:14)
Storytelling as a Tool for Connection (06:00)
The Importance of Clarity and Goals (07:08)
Wellness and Growth in Nonprofit Work (09:14)
Creating a Supportive Community (09:25)
Visionary Insights with Woodrow Rosenbaum (10:01)
Marketing Strategies with Caroline Griffin (20:00)
The Power of One Storytelling Framework (25:00)
Community and Wellness with Lindsey Fuller (35:00)
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549. Tapping into Top Talent: How Fractional Executives Can Help Nonprofits Thrive - Sahar Vermezyarito and Cindy Wagman
01 Jul 2024
00:47:15
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 🙌
💡Learn:
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
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548. How It's Built: 7 Shifts for 7 Figure Fundraising Growth - Jon Delange
26 Jun 2024
00:32:35
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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547. Overcoming Toxicity from the Inside Out: Building Resilience + Driving Change - Dr. Kevin Sansberry II
24 Jun 2024
00:49:01
Meet Dr. Kevin. He’s a seasoned behavioral scientist, executive coach, and host of the Toxic Leadership Podcast🎧 He’s bringing his expertise in eradicating toxic behaviors and promoting employee well-being through evidence-based, inclusive, and equitable approaches. Plus, he’s sharing strategies to transform cultures, build resilience, and activate change. Tune in to learn about the role of humanity, kindness, listening, and reflection in building healthy workplace cultures 🤝🌱
💡 Learn
How Toxic Workplace Cultures Manifest
The Retention Crisis in the Nonprofit Sector
How individuals and teams can activate to build resilience
Today’s Guest Dr. Kevin Sansberry II, Behavioral Scientist, Executive Coach + Host, Toxic Leadership Podcast
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546. How It’s Built: Operational Magic That Puts Your Values to Work - Dorothy Chang
19 Jun 2024
00:45:48
Meet Dorothy. Her mission is to activate everyone’s capacity to become a more powerful version of themselves—in the workplace and beyond. She helps teams and leaders design the organizational tools, systems, and processes they need to put their values into practice. In this episode of "How It's Built," Dorothy shares how those of us in the social impact sector can create conditions intentionally designed for people to do their best work. Tune in for pro tips on operationalizing values in your work🛠️
💡Learn
The Impact + Case for Putting Your Values to Work in Your Operations
The Importance of Participatory, Community-Driven Processes
Pro Tips + Lessons Learned
Today’s Guest Dorothy Chang, Business Operations Consultant
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545. Human-Centered Leadership + The Power of Adaptability: Thriving Through Organizational Transitions - Kamilah Martin
17 Jun 2024
00:45:31
Meet Kamilah. She’s successfully led and stabilized internal teams during several CEO and Executive Director transitions, known for her ability to heal fractured teams and lead with humanity. She’s sharing insights from her experience leading those teams with adaptability and curiosity. Tune in for expert advice on fostering thriving, equitable cultures through human-centered leadership. This episode is for anyone looking to create healthier, more resilient nonprofit workplaces🫶
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544. How It's Built: From Grassroots Campaigning to Nurturing a Thriving Monthly Donor Base (with Katherine Lacefield)
12 Jun 2024
00:36:41
Meet Katherine. She’s sharing the case study of how she moved from street fundraising to sustaining a group of 2,000 monthly donors🥳 She’s sharing her grassroots fundraising strategies, how to build a recurring donor program + use storytelling and engagement to build a digital community and movement. Tune in to hear how you can adapt this modern framework for your org✨
💡Learn
The Impact + Case for establishing a monthly donor base to increase internal capacity and stability
How to Build + Nurture a Thriving Monthly Donor Base
Pro Tips + Lessons Learned
Today’s Guest Katherine Lacefield (Macdonald), Just BeCause Philanthropy Consulting
Episode Highlights
Katherine’s story and journey to where she is today (3:50)
The Impact: what 2,000 monthly donors unlocked for this organization (10:00)
The Playbook (14:00)
Katherine’s Pro Tips + Lessons Learned (24:00)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Katherine’s life (28:00)
Katherine’s One Good Thing: Open your eyes to collaboration. How can you build each other up? (32:00)
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543. Fundraising Best Practices in an Election Year - Shanna Birky
10 Jun 2024
00:30:07
Meet Shanna. She’s the Vice President of Customer Experience at Classy, a GoFundMe affiliate. She’s helping nonprofits stay strong amid election-year noise 🗳️ Even during election years, charitable giving has increased in 8 of the last 9 cycles 📈 Nonprofits need to know how to maximize fundraising dollars, even if not directly linked to election causes. Tune in to discover key strategies to keep your fundraising strong even when emotions are running high and mailboxes are overflowing 📬
💡 Learn
Tone-setting and myth-busting
Fundraising Best Practices During an Election Year
Using storytelling to stand out in a crowded, noisy space
Today’s Guest Shanna Birky, VP of Customer Experience, Classy
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542. How It's Built: How to Create a Modern Donor Journey - Nicholas Kristock, Fleece and Thank You
05 Jun 2024
00:33:32
Meet Nicholas. He’s a former international soccer player turned serial entrepreneur and servant leader⚽ He’s found his passion in social impact work and is all about building businesses that tackle real-world problems. He founded and serves as the Executive Director of Fleece & Thank You, a nonprofit that provides psychosocial support and programs to children in the hospital. In this episode of "How It's Built," Nicholas shares how mapping donor journeys with intention has transformed their nonprofit🗺️ From listing all touchpoints to prioritizing a core welcome series, he walks us through practical steps to personalize the donor experience. Tune in to hear how you can adapt this modern framework for your org✨
💡Learn
The Impact + Case for Building Modern Donor Journey
The Playbook: 5-minute Fundraising Asks
Pro Tips + Lessons Learned
Today’s Guest
Nicholas Kristock, Founder + Executive Director, Fleece and Thank You and Founder + CEO, KindKatch
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541. Real Talk: How to Build Authentic Relationships with your Donors and Team + The Story of Thoughtful Human - Maya Enista Smith
03 Jun 2024
00:59:01
Meet Maya. She’s a kindness champion, mental health advocate, and thoughtful human, and she’s obsessed with thank you cards💌She’s the president of Thoughtful Human, an eco-friendly greeting card company. These unique cards, founded by Ali O'Grady in 2017, plant seeds of empathy, offering genuine support during life's toughest moments. Tune in as we discuss the power of small acts of human connection and the ripple effect they create🫶
💡 Learn
The overwhelm humans are experiencing + what we can do about it
Thoughtful Human’s story
Building Authentic Relationships
Today’s Guest Maya Smith, President, Thoughtful Human
Episode Highlights
Maya’s story and journey to where she is today (4:55)
The overwhelm humans are experiencing and the role of hope as an antidote (8:30)
Thoughtful Human’s origin story (14:50)
The impact and ripple of Thoughtful Human cards (19:15)
Becky’s story of the impact of sending handwritten cards to donors year after year (23:15)
Maya’s experience creating cards (28:00)
Authentic relationships, empathy and stewardship in nonprofit work (32:45)
The duality of human emotions and experiences (37:00)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Maya’s life (41:30)
Maya’s One Good Thing: If you're thinking of someone, tell them immediately. + Take more naps. (51:20)
How to connect with Thoughtful Human and Maya (55:37)
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Meet ImpactUp 🎉- the gathering for social impact leaders ready to shift the sector - for good. It’s a reimagined virtual experience for changemakers to unleash our collective power + impact on July 11. By day, we gather virtually to listen, learn, share + begin to shift. By night, we’re tapping the We Are For Good Community to organize local meet-ups in 15+ cities across the country activating the day’s conversations. Tune in to the pod to hear the heart behind this event directly from Jon + Becky. Then join us at impactuprising.com. We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌
Episode Highlights
Meet Impact Uprising (0:50)
Impact Uprising Theme (4:30)
The vision behind an Impact Uprising (7:30)
Getting activated (10:20)
Meeting up locally (12:00)
Reimagining the professional development experience (14:05)
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646. Community-Centered Program Design: Lessons from Arab Women United - Zahraa Alrafish
17 Sep 2025
00:28:24
Meet Zahraa 🤝, the inspiring founder of Arab Women United. Zahraa’s vision is simple but powerful: to create spaces where Arab, immigrant, and first-generation women feel seen, supported, and empowered. What started as a small college club has grown into a thriving nonprofit offering culturally grounded programs that nurture mental wellness, economic freedom, and leadership from within.
In this conversation, Zahraa shares her journey and the deep care that fuels her work—a mission rooted in community, resilience, and the belief that when women support each other, entire communities rise. Her story reminds us that pausing to listen, heal, and connect is how we build lasting change.
Join us for a heartfelt conversation that challenges stereotypes, celebrates diversity, and uplifts the unstoppable spirit of women rising together.
Episode Highlights
Founding Arab Women United (01:47)
Owning the Narrative & Breaking Misconceptions (06:48)
Empowerment Through Community-Centered Programs (11:48)
Building Partnerships & Community Growth (15:33)
Responsive Program Design & Feedback (18:22)
Scaling Leadership & Volunteer Engagement (20:37)
Personal Inspiration & The Power of Representation (22:13)
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540. How It's Built: How to Grow Your Mid-Level Donor Relationships Through 5-Minute Conversations - Kel Haney
29 May 2024
00:45:53
Meet Kel. She empowers nonprofits to grow their mid-level donor relationships through 5-Minute Fundraising Asks (over the phone!) 📞 She’s personally made over 20,000 fundraising asks and trained nonprofit organizations to raise almost $20M (primarily in donations under $2.5K)❗ Ring, ring, it’s Kel calling and she has a refreshing alternative to scripted calls, shifting fundraising conversations away from transactional encounters and toward relationship-building opportunities. Tune in to learn how to craft a compelling story within a short call, develop trust from the get-go, and personalize each interaction to resonate with donors.
💡Learn
The Impact + Case for Building Your Mid-Level Strategy
The Playbook: 5-minute Fundraising Asks
Pro Tips + Lessons Learned
Today’s Guest Kel Haney, Fundraising Consultant + Trainer
Episode Highlights
Kel’s story and journey to where we are today (3:00)
Kel’s favorite recent Broadway plays (7:00)
The importance of connecting with mid-level donors (8:55)
Mindsets + methodology of the 5-minute Fundraising Ask (18:10)
How it’s Built: 5-minute Fundraising Ask (21:10)
Kel’s Pro Tips (30:15)
Lessons learned about growing mid-level strategy (33:40)
A powerful story of philanthropy in Kel’s life (37:40)
Kel’s One Good Thing: The five-minute fundraising ask takes practice and we need to be kind to ourselves. (40:35)
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539. From Ideas to Impact: How to Actually Influence + Implement Change - Michael Sheldrick, Global Citizen
27 May 2024
00:53:45
Meet Michael. He’s the Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact, and Government Affairs Officer for Global Citizen. For over 10 years, he’s been leading efforts to make a difference in our divided world. Their campaigns have raised over $35 billion for anti-poverty and climate change policies globally👏Michael’s new book, "From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World," shares strategies for anyone wanting to make a real difference. Join us to learn how to turn big ideas into real-world actions that change lives. 🌎
💡Learn
The importance of policy change for lasting impact
Moving beyond empty talk to effect real change
How partnerships can bridge divides and boost impact
Today’s Guest Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder, Global Citizen
Episode Highlights
Michael’s story and journey to where he is today (4:30)
The importance of policy change (12:45)
Michael’s book: From Ideas to Impact (17:45)
Leaning into activation (26:15)
Collaboration and partnerships for social impact (30:50)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Michael’s life (38:35)
Michael’s One Good Thing: Are we going to run away? Or are we going to give it a go? (47:00)
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538. How It's Built: How Usher's New Look Built an Impactful Marketing Playbook - Kimberly Williams
22 May 2024
00:43:37
Meet Kim. She’s a marketing visionary whose experience has taken her from the newsroom to Usher’s New Look🎤, where she connects Usher's celebrity brand and the nonprofit organization to create opportunities for young people. She’s breaking down their robust marketing playbook that prioritizes authenticity, relationships and marketing fundamentals. Tune in for lessons on disrupting traditional nonprofit marketing and scaling impact through strategic yet creative planning🌟
💡Learn
How Usher’s New Look has impacted the lives of 50,000+ youth
How to develop an impactful brand strategy
Pro-Tips + Lessons Learned
Today’s Guest Kim Williams, Chief Marketing Officer, Usher's New Look
Episode Highlights
Kim’s story and journey to where she is today (3:15)
Usher’s New Look + Their Marketing Strategy (8:40)
How It’s Built: Your Marketing Playbook! (13:35)
Usher’s New Look’s Programming (21:25)
Pro-Tips + Lessons Learned (27:00)
A powerful story of philanthropy in Kim’s life (35:30)
Kim’s One Good Thing: Being your true self is the key to success. (39:30)
How to connect with Usher’s New Look + Kim (41:15)
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