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    Explore " mission story" with insightful episodes like "414. Meet the Mission: Cameras For Girls: Lifting Women's Voices Through Photography - Amina Mohamed", "365. Good Humans of 2022: Jon - Adrian "JJ" Velasquez", "355. Building Community Around the World: Meet A Child’s Hope Foundation - Cameron Outlaw", "354. The Power of Team + Rabid Fans: Meet Good Game Foundation - Adam DeVon Miller" and "350. Growing an Active Sober Community Across the US with 159K Lives Impacted - Rob Baumgartner" from podcasts like ""We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits", "We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits", "We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits", "We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits" and "We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits"" and more!

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    414. Meet the Mission: Cameras For Girls: Lifting Women's Voices Through Photography - Amina Mohamed

    414. Meet the Mission: Cameras For Girls: Lifting Women's Voices Through Photography - Amina Mohamed

    Meet Amina. This founder is on a mission to fuel women’s empowerment and gender equity in Africa using photography as the catalyst. Amina came to Canada in 1972 as a refugee from Uganda and grew up connected to two vastly different countries and cultures. Her love of photography led her to spend 15 years in the film in TV industry until she founded Cameras for Girls. Through this nonprofit, participants receive a camera to keep and take part in a 4-phase photography and business-skills program to support their career goals. Tune in to hear about this incredible org that has successfully trained 47 girls in Uganda and created pathways for 65% of them to have full-time paid work in photography-related careers📸

    💡Learn

    • Amina’s story and journey as a founder 
    • Overview + Impact of Cameras for Girls
    • Ethical storytelling through the lens of photography

    Today’s Guest
    Amina Mohamed, Founder + Lead Photographer, Cameras For Girls


    For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/414.

    About our Sponsor 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. Learn more today at bloomerang.com/weareforgood.

    About our Sponsor Good United

    GoodUnited is a fundraising software that helps nonprofits of all shapes and sizes get the most out of social media. If you’re looking to Supercharge Your Social Fundraising, Good United is hosting a digital event on March 14th that’s just for you. Go to events.goodunited.io to register for this free event today. 

    Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.

    Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more 🥳

    Support the show

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    If you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good.

    Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.

    Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends.


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    365. Good Humans of 2022: Jon - Adrian "JJ" Velasquez

    365. Good Humans of 2022: Jon - Adrian "JJ" Velasquez

    Meet JJ. He’s worked tirelessly to redefine the humanity of incarcerated people . Even while spending 24 years incarcerated for a crime he didn’t commit, he seized every opportunity to learn, lead, support and give to others. This fierce advocate for justice holds many titles including son, dad and grandpa. He’s co-founder of Voices From Within, an educational program addressing gun violence in New York City as well as Program Director at The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice. From Sing Sing prison to the West Wing. From a prison classroom to Columbia University. JJ will quiet your shock and bitterness and replace it with hope and belief in second chances.  This is a conversation about humanity. About redemption. About chasing justice rather than vengeance. And about how each of us have a role to play in equalizing and humanizing each other.  Thank you for modeling it first, JJ.

    Episode Highlights

    • JJ’s childhood growing up (3:30)
    • Re-defining the humanity of men inside the system (26:00)
    • Redemption + Where he’s found hope (45:00)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in JJ’s life (56:20)
    • JJ’s One Good Thing: What defines me is not the time I lost, but the time I donated. (1:02:20)
    • JJ’s favorite human quality: humility. (1:03:40)
    • How to connect with JJ (1:04:00)


    For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/365.

    About our Good Humans Week Presenting Sponsor, Goodworld
    Good Humans Week presenting sponsor Goodworld is helping nonprofits and companies level up their culture and impact by democratizing giving. Goodworld's leading all-in-one solution for workplace giving, donation matching, volunteering, and charitable rewards is perfect for

    About our Sponsor Good United

    GoodUnited is a fundraising software that helps nonprofits of all shapes and sizes get the most out of social media. If you’re looking to Supercharge Your Social Fundraising, Good United is hosting a digital event on March 14th that’s just for you. Go to events.goodunited.io to register for this free event today. 

    Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.

    Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more 🥳

    Support the show

    Support the Show

    If you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good.

    Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.

    Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends.


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    355. Building Community Around the World: Meet A Child’s Hope Foundation - Cameron Outlaw

    355. Building Community Around the World: Meet A Child’s Hope Foundation - Cameron Outlaw

    Meet Cameron. He’s the Director of Global Partnerships at A Child's Hope Foundation, an org existing to break the cycle of poverty and trauma for orphaned and vulnerable children 🙌He recognizes there’s no magic cure to solving complex global problems, and he’s passionate about asset-based community development, collaboration, empowerment, and education. We’re fortunate enough to see this playout first-hand in the We Are For Good Community where he spearheads our Community channel for International Development 🌎Don’t miss this convo that’s centered around worldwide belonging and relationship-building🥰

    Today’s Guest
    Cameron Outlaw, Director of Global Partnerships, A Child's Hope Foundation

    Episode Highlights

    • Cameron’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30)
    • Overview of A Child’s Hope Foundation (10:30)
    • What makes a dynamic partnership (16:45)
    • We Are For Good International Community Subgroup (24:00)
    • Trends Cameron’s seeing in international development (27:00)
    • What community means to Cameron (31:50)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Cameron’s life (36:25)
    • Cameron’s One Good Thing: Invest in the culture you're creating with consistent and effective inputs (40:20)
    • How to connect with Cameron and A Child’s Hope Foundation (42:45)

    For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/355.

    We Are For Good Shop
    We are officially launching our merch store! At www.weareforgood.com/shop you’ll find posters, coffee mugs, super soft T-shirts with your favorite sayings and more!

    We want to see We Are For Good shirt

    About our Sponsor Good United

    GoodUnited is a fundraising software that helps nonprofits of all shapes and sizes get the most out of social media. If you’re looking to Supercharge Your Social Fundraising, Good United is hosting a digital event on March 14th that’s just for you. Go to events.goodunited.io to register for this free event today. 

    Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.

    Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more 🥳

    Support the show

    Support the Show

    If you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good.

    Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.

    Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends.


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    354. The Power of Team + Rabid Fans: Meet Good Game Foundation - Adam DeVon Miller

    354. The Power of Team + Rabid Fans: Meet Good Game Foundation - Adam DeVon Miller

    Overview
    This episode is part of Community Week, a celebration of the radical connections and community of belonging exploding here at We Are For Good. 

    Meet Adam. We’re so honored that our paths crossed with this founder through the We Are For Good Community where he’s quick to offer encouragement and pursue meaningful connections that help his nonprofit scale. Drawing inspiration from the powerful platform of “sports to do good,” he founded Good Game Foundation. They’re working to address modern community needs working collaboratively with professional athletes, sports fans, and nonprofit organizations. Tune in to hear his powerful story of conviction and growth (understanding of sports metaphors not required, Jon)⛹️


    Today’s Guest
    Adam DeVon Miller, Founder, Good Game Foundation

    Episode Highlights

    • Adam’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30)
    • Adam’s cross-country bike ride + first crowdfunding experience (8:40)
    • The inspiration behind Good Game Foundation (14:20)
    • What’s on the horizon for Good Game Foundation (23:15)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Adam’s life (32:55)
    • Adam’s One Good Thing: Win where you are. (35:00)
    • How to connect with Good Game Foundation (39:40)

    For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/354.

    We Are For Good Shop
    We are officially launching our merch store! At www.weareforgood.com/shop you’ll find posters, coffee mugs, super soft T-shirts with your favorite sayings and more

    About our Sponsor Good United

    GoodUnited is a fundraising software that helps nonprofits of all shapes and sizes get the most out of social media. If you’re looking to Supercharge Your Social Fundraising, Good United is hosting a digital event on March 14th that’s just for you. Go to events.goodunited.io to register for this free event today. 

    Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.

    Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more 🥳

    Support the show

    Support the Show

    If you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good.

    Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.

    Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends.


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    350. Growing an Active Sober Community Across the US with 159K Lives Impacted - Rob Baumgartner

    350. Growing an Active Sober Community Across the US with 159K Lives Impacted - Rob Baumgartner

    Overview
    Meet Rob. He’s a rock-climber and the Colorado Program Manager of The Phoenix, a national sober active community, where he first joined as a participant in 2008. The Phoenix has experienced explosive growth with programming across the U.S. reaching 159,000 participants (Rob was the 159th member🤩) Join us for a conversation about what goes into creating a safe, inclusive, welcoming space where others “believe in them until they believe in themselves.”  🙌⛰️

    Today’s Guest
    Rob Baumgartner, Colorado Program Manager, The Phoenix

    Episode Highlights

    • Rob’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)
    • Overview of The Phoenix and its mission (7:35)
    • The process of building a safe community (11:00)
    • Create a safe space for those in recovery to tell their story (19:15)
    • Impact and expansion of The Phoenix (22:55)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Rob’s life (26:30)
    • Rob’s One Good Thing: Don’t be afraid to try new things (29:00)

    For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/350.

    About our Sponsor Neon One
    Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.

    About our Sponsor Virtuous
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    About our Sponsor Good United

    GoodUnited is a fundraising software that helps nonprofits of all shapes and sizes get the most out of social media. If you’re looking to Supercharge Your Social Fundraising, Good United is hosting a digital event on March 14th that’s just for you. Go to events.goodunited.io to register for this free event today. 

    Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.

    Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more 🥳

    Support the show

    Support the Show

    If you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good.

    Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.

    Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends.


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    347. Starting + Growing a Global Nonprofit: One Relationship at a Time - Afam Onyema

    347. Starting + Growing a Global Nonprofit: One Relationship at a Time - Afam Onyema

    Meet Afam. This nonprofit founder turned down multiple law firm offers to serve Nigerians. He’s built GEANCO Foundation from the ground up by cultivating authentic relationships - one person at a time. In addition to surgical missions and other medical care, GEANCO provides tuition and support to young female victims of terrorism and gender inequality. With no previous fundraising experience, Afam garnered support from many celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Benedict Cumberbatch, Charlize Theron and many more. Tune in for this heart-wired conversation about the power of relationships to save and change lives.

    Today’s Guest
    Afam Onyema, Co-Founder and CEO, The GEANCO Foundation

    Episode Highlights

    • Afam’s story and journey to where he is today (4:10)
    • Early stages of building the organization (9:40)
    • Challenges in the early days (15:00)
    • Lessons about the power of philanthropy (21:00)
    • How GEANCO successfully partners with celebrities (27:00)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Afam’s life (40:40)
    • Afam’s One Good Thing: Be kind and serve. (46:00)
    • Connect with Afam and Geanco (48:10)

    For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/347

    About our Sponsor Neon One
    Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting

    About our Sponsor Good United

    GoodUnited is a fundraising software that helps nonprofits of all shapes and sizes get the most out of social media. If you’re looking to Supercharge Your Social Fundraising, Good United is hosting a digital event on March 14th that’s just for you. Go to events.goodunited.io to register for this free event today. 

    Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.

    Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more 🥳

    Support the show

    Support the Show

    If you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good.

    Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.

    Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends.


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    339. Meet Unshattered: The Mission Upskilling a Community of Women in Recovery - Kelly Lyndgaard

    339. Meet Unshattered: The Mission Upskilling a Community of Women in Recovery - Kelly Lyndgaard

    Overview

    Meet Kelly. She's the Founder and CEO of Unshattered, a nonprofit social enterprise whose mission is to end the addiction relapse cycle through ethical, sustainable fashion. The org provides job skills training and employment for women in recovery to help them build a path toward economic stability and sustained sobriety. Kelly's education is in Engineering Physics, her title is CEO, but her calling is Ambassador of Possibility. Come hear about this nonprofit that's only experienced a single relapse in six years💗

    Today’s Guest
    Kelly Lyndgaard, Founder and CEO, Unshattered

    Episode Highlights

    • Kelly’s story and journey to where she is today (3:45)
    • Overview of Unshattered  (7:00)
    • What is means to be an ambassador of possibility (11:00)
    •  Three secrets of every Unshattered bag (18:25) 
    • Unshattered’s investment collection of bags (26:45)
    • What Kelly brings to the social good sector from the corporate world (29:30)
    • What’s on the horizon for Unshattered (33:00)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Kelly’s life (39:50)
    • Kelly’s One Good Thing: It becomes possible by being open handed (42:40)

    For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/339

    About Neon One
    Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while givin

    About our Sponsor Good United

    GoodUnited is a fundraising software that helps nonprofits of all shapes and sizes get the most out of social media. If you’re looking to Supercharge Your Social Fundraising, Good United is hosting a digital event on March 14th that’s just for you. Go to events.goodunited.io to register for this free event today. 

    Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.

    Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more 🥳

    Support the show

    Support the Show

    If you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good.

    Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.

    Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends.


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    333. You Are Not a Burden: The Story + Mission of TWLOHA - Lindsay Kolsch and Chad Moses

    333. You Are Not a Burden: The Story + Mission of TWLOHA - Lindsay Kolsch and Chad Moses

    Meet Lindsay and Chad. They want you to know that you are not a burden. These two heart-wired humans are leading conversation and community at To Write Love on Her Arms - a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. We’re talking self-love, self-care in community and the importance of being connected. TWLOHA is preaching that we’re “all part of this bigger story. And without that, we don't know where this story's going. So stay.”

    💡Learn

    • Overview of TWLOHA’s mission
    • Building Digital Community + The Power of Storytelling
    • Architecting a digital “nonprofit movement” grounded in caring & listening
    • Counsel for nonprofit professionals who are feeling burnt out, anxious & struggling with compassion fatigue

    Today’s Guests
    Lindsay Kolsch, Co-Executive Director, To Write Love on Her Arms
    Chad Moses, Director of Outreach and Experience, To Write Love on Her Arms

    Episode Highlights

    • Lindsay’s story (4:30)
    • Chad’s Story (6:25)
    • Founding story of TWLOHA (10:00)
    • Nontraditional approach to measuring impact (17:05)
    • Grassroots movement built in authenticity (30:55)
    •  Mental health for nonprofit professionals today (38:35)
    • Chad’s One Good Thing: Lead with honesty. (46:20)
    • Lindsay’s One Good Thing: Be willing to listen and hear how hard things are right now (48:30)
    • How to connect with To Write Love on Her Arms (51:40)

    For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/333

    About our Sponsor Neon One
    Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides softwa

    About our Sponsor Good United

    GoodUnited is a fundraising software that helps nonprofits of all shapes and sizes get the most out of social media. If you’re looking to Supercharge Your Social Fundraising, Good United is hosting a digital event on March 14th that’s just for you. Go to events.goodunited.io to register for this free event today. 

    Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.

    Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more 🥳

    Support the show

    Support the Show

    If you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good.

    Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.

    Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends.


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    319. How to Channel Your Passion + Build a Platform for Good - Monica Yunus

    319. How to Channel Your Passion + Build a Platform for Good - Monica Yunus

    Overview
    Meet Monica. This internationally renowned soprano believes in the power of the arts to gather, unify & awaken positive change. She's the co-founder of Sing for Hope, a leading nonprofit that brings arts outreach programs to communities in need and presents initiatives that make the arts accessible to all. We're talking about scaling up a nonprofit and using your platform for good. This operatic superstar-for-good absolutely exceeded our Ungettable Get expectations!

    💡Learn

    • Scaling a nonprofit from the ground up
    • How to approach partnerships with corporations & municipalities
    • Flexing your platform for good
    • The mission story of Sing for Hope

    Today’s Guest
    Monica Yunus Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, Sing for Hope

    Episode Highlights

    • Monica’s story (5:00)
    • Overview of Sing for Hope (8:30)
    • Sing for Hope’s programs (16:00)
    • Scaling a nonprofit (27:15)
    • Monica’s advice for those looking to start a nonprofit (29:45)
    • Creating magical partnerships (33:10)
    • Using your gifts and showing up authentically (37:00)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Monica’s life (41:00)
    • Monica’s One Good Thing: Be good to yourself. (49:00)

    For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/319

    About our Sponsor Neon One
    Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software tha

    About our Sponsor Good United

    GoodUnited is a fundraising software that helps nonprofits of all shapes and sizes get the most out of social media. If you’re looking to Supercharge Your Social Fundraising, Good United is hosting a digital event on March 14th that’s just for you. Go to events.goodunited.io to register for this free event today. 

    Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.

    Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more 🥳

    Support the show

    Support the Show

    If you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good.

    Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.

    Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends.


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    300. Meet The Farmlink Project: The Next Generation of Nonprofit + Evolved Leadership is Here - Aidan Reilly and Ben Collier

    300. Meet The Farmlink Project: The Next Generation of Nonprofit + Evolved Leadership is Here - Aidan Reilly and Ben Collier

    Overview

    Meet Aiden and Ben. There's is a nonprofit fairy tale story: three college students who saw a problem in the world and built a scrappy, grassroots solution that's changing the world. The Farmlink Project connects surplus food from farms to food banks all around the country and has rescued nearly 70M# of produce since its inception. Tune in and help us fight for a world where everyone has access to the food they need.

    💡Learn

    • The founding story of Farmlink
    • The new generation of nonprofits and nonprofit leadership - how rising GenZers are innovating the nonprofit experience
    • Their unique approach to corporate partnerships (that are working!)
    • What food insecurity & food waste looks like in the U.S. today.

    Today’s Guests

    Ben Collier, Co-CEO and Aidan Reilly, Head of Partnerships, The Farmlink Project

    Episode Overview

    • Ben and Aidan’s stories and journey to where they are today (4:00)
    • The founding of Farmlink (12:00)
    • Media attention (20:00)
    • Partnerships and Farmlink’s mentality around partnering with companies (25:00)
    • Mindset shift to create systemic change (29:00)
      • Create technical improvements to the space
      • Create a shift in policy and adjust the rules of the environment
      • Create a shift in social perspective about the problem that is being addressed
    • Philanthropy through the eyes of Gen Z (35:00)
    • Story of impact: Martha Barajas, United Hands of Compton (42:00)
    • Internal team story of impact (46:00)
    • Aidan’s One Good Thing: Find your purpose, but commit to what you’re doing in that moment. Go easy on yourself.

    About our Sponsor Good United

    GoodUnited is a fundraising software that helps nonprofits of all shapes and sizes get the most out of social media. If you’re looking to Supercharge Your Social Fundraising, Good United is hosting a digital event on March 14th that’s just for you. Go to events.goodunited.io to register for this free event today. 

    Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.

    Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more 🥳

    Support the show

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    268. A Place at The Table: Fighting Food Insecurity with Dignity, Choice + Radical Hospitality - Maggie Kane

    268. A Place at The Table: Fighting Food Insecurity with Dignity, Choice + Radical Hospitality - Maggie Kane

    Meet Maggie. After spending her childhood serving in soup kitchens, she felt an awakening to bring more than a meal to those who were hungry - she wanted to bring dignity, civility and friendship too. Thus, A Place at the Table was born - Raleigh's first pay-what-you-can nonprofit cafe. She's reimagining a way to feed those in need and baking equity and community into the equation. Swoon🥰👏
     

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    • Maggie’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)
    • Meet the mission: A Place at the Table (11:00)
    • A Place at the Table’s unique “pay what you can” model and why it is working (19:00)
    • What Maggie has learned along the way of starting a nonprofit and about dignity (20:00)
    • A powerful story of when she witnessed community at this organization (23:00)
    • Funding this dream and partnering with the community (27:00)
    • Dreams for A Place at the Table (29:00)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Maggie’s life (31:00)
    • Maggie’s One Good Thing: Ask for help and celebrate everything. (33:00)


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    262. How Centering Lived Experience is Transforming the Child Welfare System - Sixto Cancel

    262. How Centering Lived Experience is Transforming the Child Welfare System - Sixto Cancel

    Meet Sixto. He's been advocating for change at the intersection of child welfare and advanced technology since the age of 16. His lived experience in foster care fuels his passion for shifting system policy and practice through the use of technology, data & unyielding compassion. This Founder and CEO of Think of Us is directing this progressive nonprofit to end institutional placements and reform our foster care system by listening, gathering & activating.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    • Sixto’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)
    • Prioritizing kinship care in the system (10:00)
    • Overview of Think of Us (14:00)
    • Leveraging research and amassing a huge database to make the change happen (18:00)
    • Shifting the power dynamics in the child welfare system (24:00)
    • Check for Us Initiative (28:00)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Sixto’s life (36:00)
    • Sixto’s One Good Thing: Stay in joy. (40:00)


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    261. Solving the Leadership Crisis + The Mission of Global Citizen Year - Abby Falik

    261. Solving the Leadership Crisis + The Mission of Global Citizen Year - Abby Falik

    Meet Abby. She’s a social entrepreneur and founder of Global Citizen Year, an organization reimagining the transition into adulthood by facilitating a yearlong immersion experience abroad for high school graduates. By equipping young leaders with empathy, agency & a global perspective, they’re changing the inputs into higher education in order to dramatically improve the outcomes of the world. Our minds were officially blown (in a great way!)🤯🌏👏

    💡Learn:

    • The current leadership crisis
    • Why good leaders need unrestricted capital to try stuff
    • Partnership & approach ideas to co-leadership
    • The mission of Global Citizen Year


    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    • Abby’s story and journey to where she is today (2:30)
    • The current leadership crisis (5:30)
    • Abby’s first international experience (11:00)
    • Overview of Global Citizen Year (13:00)
    • Story of a Program Alumni (20:00)
    • Co-leadership Approach (23:00)
    • The story of Global Citizen Year’s $12M grant from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett, the largest gift in the organization’s history (32:00)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy (35:00)
    • Abby’s One Good Thing: If the path is clear, you’re on someone else’s. (37:00)


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    250. Preventing a Lost Generation + Building a Small Business Incubator for Refugees: The Mission of Hello Future - Charlie Grosso

    250. Preventing a Lost Generation + Building a Small Business Incubator for Refugees: The Mission of Hello Future - Charlie Grosso

    Meet Charlie. She's on a mission to prevent a lost generation. This founder, techie, photographer, and creative dreamer followed her heart and passion until it landed in Syria, and she's never looked back. Her organization, Hello Future, is transforming the refugee youth experience from alone, stuck and forgotten to connected and empowered💪 If you have a heart for refugees or innocence caught amidst war - then this conversation will touch your heart.

    💡LEARN:

    • Founding story of Hello Future 
    • Why greater digital literacy is needed globally 
    • Org's innovative education model that's transforming the refugee youth experience 
    • The current state & challenges of refugees around the world


    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 

    • Charlie’s story and journey to where she is today (2:47)
    • Transitioning from the for profit sector to social impact (7:00)
    • The founding story of Hello Future (12:00)
    • An overview of the programs at Hello Future (14:00)
    •  Current statistics regarding refugees around the world, education gaps, and challenges they are facing (16:00)
    • Transforming the refugee youth experience from alone, stuck and forgotten to connected and empowered (22:00)
    • Charlie’s dreams for Hello Future (27:00)
    • A powerful story of philanthropy in Charlie’s life (29:00)
    • Charlie’s One Good Thing: Give them a time and listen and also let them feel heard. (34:00)

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    249. How a Sister’s Enduring Promise Launched a Global Movement + The Next Promise Kept - Nancy Brinker

    249. How a Sister’s Enduring Promise Launched a Global Movement + The Next Promise Kept - Nancy Brinker

    Meet Nancy💗⚔️. She made a promise to her sister, and that promise set off one of philanthropy's most powerful movements you know and love today. She's the founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and dedicated her life to ridding the world of breast cancer in honor of her sister Suzy. “I promised my sister I’d do everything I could to stop the heartless progression and social stigma of this disease, even if it took the rest of my life. And it has.” She's talking about the love of family, founding Komen, and that promise to her new organization - The Promise Fund of Florida - filling healthcare gaps for Palm Beach County citizens and reducing the number of deaths due to late-stage breast and cervical cancer. 🎧Join us for a powerful conversation with one of the biggest dreamers we've interviewed yet.

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    • How a movement was built pre-social media 🤯
    • State of women's health in the U.S. today 👩‍🔬🧕👵🌡
    • Overview of the Promise Fund 🙏


    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    • Nancy’s story and journey to where she is today (5:00)
    • The founding story of Susan G. Komen for the Cure (9:45)
    • The mission of The Promise Fund of Florida (24:00)
    • The framework Nancy is building at The Promise Fund of Florida (34:00)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Nancy’s life (43:00)
    • Nancy’s One Good Thing: No means maybe. (44:00)


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    246. The Kiva.org Story + Leveraging the Power of Crowdfunding - Chris Tsakalakis

    246. The Kiva.org Story + Leveraging the Power of Crowdfunding - Chris Tsakalakis

    Meet Chris. This CEO and son of a journeyman is taking what he learned in for-profit finance to nonprofit's most progressive microfinancing loan organization - Kiva - and the story is truly fascinating. Hear Kiva's mission story and understand this brilliant business model of this nonprofit that's powering its movement through crowdfunds loans benefitting underserved people in more than 70 countries.

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    👆Going beyond charity to rethink giving through crowdfunded microloans
    👆The future of philanthropy in tech (👈 don't miss this!🎧)
    👆Mission Story of Kiva
    👆How Kiva remains future-focused & is reaching the next generation of givers

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    • Chris’s story and journey to where he is today (2:30)
    • An overview of Kiva (4:30)
    • What these loans unlock for people around the world (7:00)
    • Chris’s past experiences in the tech space and his approach to philanthropy and leadership (9:00)
    • The future of philanthropy and embracing technology for deeper impact (13:00)
    • Engaging + activating Gen Z (18:00)
      • 1. Putting your money where your mouth is.
      • 2. Younger generations are interested in specific causes.
      • 3. Make it easy.
    • Kiva’s subscription model (19:20)
    • Leveraging storytelling at Kiva (23:00)
    • Chris’s lessons learned in the first year of leading Kiva after leaving the for profit sector (25:00)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Chris’s life (28:00)
    • Chris’s One Good Thing: Secure your mask before helping others. (30:00)


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    241. Meet the Mission: KidLinks - Noelle Tuominen

    241. Meet the Mission: KidLinks - Noelle Tuominen

    Meet Noelle. This passionate mom realized she needed to create a community of like-minded parents after her 1-year-old endured a long ICU visit followed by a Type 1 diagnosis. She created "Type 1 Kid, Type A Mom" with other high-risk families working to keep their kids safe during the pandemic. The experience led her to KidLinks, a nonprofit bringing healing music to children through an online platform and musical performances. Learn how she moved from passionate consumer to marketing director of this mighty mission that does so much to lift joy for chronically sick kids.


    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    • Noelle’s story and journey to where she is today (2:40)
    • Overview of KidLinks (5:40)
    • Noelle’s personal connection to KidLinks and the importance of therapeutic play in hospitals (7:20)
    • The impact of KidLinks (10:00)
    • Shining a light on what families might have been facing throughout the pandemic with high risk kids (15:00)
    • Building digital community (17:00)
    • A moment throughout the pandemic where Noelle has felt the most hope (20:00)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Noelle’s life (22:00)
    • Noelle’s One Good Thing: Empathy by Morgan Harper Nichols (23:00)


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    238. Embracing Innovation + Becoming a Digital First Nonprofit: The Mission of Starlight Foundation - Adam Garone

    238. Embracing Innovation + Becoming a Digital First Nonprofit: The Mission of Starlight Foundation - Adam Garone

    Meet Adam. You already know his work. Because when you co-found the movement Movember and create the world's first digital organization, you know creativity and innovation are his jam. But today he's leading up the Starlight Foundation delivering happiness to seriously ill kids in the hospital. He's one of the most successful social entrepreneurs of our time who raised awareness about men's health and built a global community of fundraisers to support it in the most whimsical way👨🏻 Believe us - you don't want to miss this convo.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    • Adam’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)
    • The founding story of Movember and what Adam learned along the way (6:00)
    • Overview of Starlight Foundation and Adam’s journey to leading it (14:00)
    • Starlight’s innovative programs and how they are leveraging being a digital first organization (18:00)
    • Embracing an innovative and digital first culture (24:00)
    • Creating an innovation first culture at your organization (28:00)
    • Telling the stories of your organizations (34:00)
    • Starlight’s Ambassador Program and how they are giving the mic to their patients and families (36:00)
    • The difference in success and significance (39:00)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Adam’s life (41:00)
    • Adam’s One Good Thing: Who Dares Wins. (43:00)


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    232. Revolutionizing Youth Empowerment: Equipping "Youth-in-Care" with Legal Advocacy Training - Michelle Bain

    232. Revolutionizing Youth Empowerment: Equipping "Youth-in-Care" with Legal Advocacy Training - Michelle Bain

    Meet Michelle. If you're looking for foster kids' superwoman, she's right here🦸🏾‍♀️ This badass attorney had a simple idea: teach youth from "care" the law ➡️ ensure they're equipped with the skills necessary for self-advocacy➡️ have them train their peers ➡️ watch justice unfold. Oh and pay the kids $20+/hr to learn! Michelle is taking Canada's child welfare system by storm, and our jaws are on the floor at the power in this mighty nonprofit. Tune in, bring Kleenex, wear waterproof mascara💪⚖️🤧

    Episode Highlights

    • Michelle’s story and journey to where she is today (3:20)
    • The founding story of Youth Empowering Youth (14:00)
    • Youth Justice Warriors program (19:00)
    • Amplifying your voice for good (21:00)
    • Being an advocate in youth for your own community (27:00)
    • Michelle’s Dream for YEY (34:00)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Michelle’s life (37:00)
    • Michelle’s One Good Thing: Be vulnerable. Put your story and yourself out there. (39:00)


    For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/232

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    229. Finding Hope in the Midst of Pain: The Mission of Paul's Place - Amy Torrez

    229. Finding Hope in the Midst of Pain: The Mission of Paul's Place - Amy Torrez

    Meet Amy. She knows what it's like to be displaced during a loved one's medical emergency. And she's removing those barriers for future families. Amy founded Paul’s Place following her father's 6-month experience with temporary medical housing while fighting lymphoma. "My last months with my father may have been just days if it had not been for the generosity shown to us at that time." 🎧Tune in to hear a heart-warming story about a legacy that's paying generosity forward.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    • Amy’s story and journey to where she is today (2:30)
    • The founding story and mission of Paul’s Place (11:00)
    • Amy’s advice for nonprofit professionals who are in “survival mode” (16:00)
    • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Amy’s life (19:00)
    • Amy’s One Good Thing: Embrace adversity. (24:00)


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