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10/10/2023

474. Navigating Through Burnout: Insights and Effective Strategies to Break the Burnout Cycle - Diaris Alexander

Meet Diaris. As the Founder of Inwellth, she supports mission-driven high achievers in achieving more nourishing habits so that they can sustainably lead their lives with more passion, purpose and impact. Burnout is a pervasive issue affecting individuals across various sectors, especially those in high-stress, mission-driven roles. Diaris is sharing strategies for breaking the burnout cycle advocating instead for transparency and the creation of fairer, healthier work environments. She’s helping us discern between stress, exhaustion and burnout. She’s also sharing the 12 stages of burnout, so we can understand how burnout progresses and the warning signs to look out for 🔍 But it's not just about self-care; we're also exploring the transformative power of community care in combating burnout. Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion👀 💡Learn The 12 stages of burnout How to recognize burnout in yourself and others About the role of community care in combating burnoutToday’s Guest Diaris Alexander, Founder, Inwellth For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/474. // Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free. Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋 LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

10/10/2023

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44 min
04/04/2024

An end to the overhead myth

It's the finale! All season we have been meeting with change makers from across the sector to discuss the infamous "overhead myth". Through these conversations, we've been challenged, educated and inspired by the leaders we've share the mic with. Today, we close out the season with a quick wrap up featuring Susannah Darrow, Founding Partner at Purpose Possible- our amazing season 2 sponsor! Then, we take some time to reflect and chat through the most important themes we saw emerge from season 2 and highlight the things we don't want you to forget! We hope you enjoy and see you soon for season 3! Powered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purpose Possible⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Purpose Possible on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@purposepossible⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on social Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@shortchangedpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Bit of Good ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @littlebitofgood_ Did you enjoy todays episode?! We'd love your thoughts. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and SHARE!

04/04/2024

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50 min
03/06/2024

541. Real Talk: How to Build Authentic Relationships with your Donors and Team + The Story of Thoughtful Human - Maya Enista Smith

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 itThoughtful 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)// Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free. Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋 LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

03/06/2024

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59 min
08/10/2021

179. Real Talk: Lynne's Mental Health Journey - Lynne Wester

Welcome to Day 5 of Mental Health Week on the We Are For Good Podcast. Don't miss our roundup of resources to dig deeper at weareforgood.com/mentalhealth Meet Lynne. Welp, actually, you likely already know her. And not just from the many industry keynotes she undertakes. But also, because Lynne's our first repeat guest in our show's history, and we brought her back to share a little-known story. And it's deeply personal, because it's her mental health story. And some of us may have been on the sidelines as it was unfolding. She wants you to know the signs and know what to say if you or a staff member experience something similar. It's raw and real. Pull up a chair. We think there's much to be learned from this shared experience. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Lynne’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)Lynne’s mental health journey (9:00)Give yourself permission to make decisions that help you become the healthiest version of yourself (21:00)What Lynne has learned about establishing and implementing boundaries (28:00)The state of mental health in the nonprofit sector right now (36:00)Lynne’s Blog: The One Where We Talk About Mental Health (38:00)Something you can implement today: Do something disruptive every week to take care of yourself. (40:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/179 The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week! Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/hello About our Sponsor Givebutter Givebutter powers more than 35,000 good causes with their end-to-end fundraising solution - and we love it because it's completely free. Givebutter empowers missions across the country and those on the frontlines of de-stigmatizing mental health, like NAMI Nevada. Throughout the pandemic, quarantine and social distancing requirements were contributing to a massive increase in anxiety and depressive disorders across their state. So NAMI Nevada put together an innovative fundraiser powered by Givebutter to introduce the greater Nevada community to ways they can move forward—no matter the circumstance they were dealing with. They eclipsed the goal of their crowdfunding campaign and shared how much they loved Givebutter’s ease of use and the power of its human-to-human connectivity to grow their impact. You can watch their full success story at the link in our shownotes, and or learn more at givebutter.com. // Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free. Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋 LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

08/10/2021

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46 min
02/06/2021

125. The Mission of the Exodus Road: Strategically Fighting Human Trafficking - Laura Parker

Meet Laura. She's a mom of three who - alongside her husband - found herself launching a global nonprofit working to eradicate human trafficking because she simply couldn't look away. She and her husband began the organization while he was doing undercover work with SE Asian police. Now their nonprofit, Exodus Road, is on a mission to find and free them. Her story is shocking. Heartbreaking. Hopeful. Inspiring. And it's looking for a compassionate army to give it some serious wings. You game? EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Laura’s story and journey to where she is today (2:40)The founding story of The Exodus Road (11:00)Leveraging storytelling and marketing to bring this mission to life (14:50)How we can be activated to join the fight in eradicating human trafficking: look first in your own community (18:40)The most vulnerable populations in human trafficking: Homeless women, LGBTQ community, especially youth, and kids that are in the foster care system or just aging out of the foster care system. (19:30)Noi’s story (22:30)Laura’s One Good Thing: Ask yourself 3 questions: How am I feeling? What were the gifts of the day? What is my intention next? (35:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/125 The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week! Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/hello About Our Sponsor Virtuous You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you SEE and activate donors at every level. Here’s the thing, Virtuous created a fundraising platform to help you do just that. It’s much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous is committed to helping charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising. We love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more about Virtuous at www.virtuous.org/ // Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free. Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋 LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

02/06/2021

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43 min
04/03/2024

515. The Cost of Code-Switching for Fundraisers of Color + The Health Effects of Racism in the Sector - Jonah Nigh, The New School

Meet Jonah. This Renaissance man has a resume that is just as unique as it is impressive. He’s a classically trained singer🎶, a baker who was a semi-finalist on Season 1 of NBC’s Baking It 🍰 and an accomplished fundraising leader who is the senior vice president of Development and Alumni Engagement at The New School. On top of all that, he co-founded The Forum for BIPOC Fundraising Professionals. On today's podcast, Jonah shares insights on the toll of code-switching for fundraisers of color and the health impacts of racism in our sector, emphasizing how equity is a choice, inclusion is an action, and belonging is the result. This episode is essential listening for leaders at any career stage. 💡Learn Health effects of racism in the sectorThe cost of code-switching for fundraisers of colorHow to create cultures of whole leaders Today’s Guest Jonah Nigh, Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, The New School Episode Highlights Jonah’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30)Overview of The New School (9:30)What code-switching means in the context of the nonprofit sector, particularly for fundraisers of color (15:30)How this affects the mental health and wellbeing of fundraisers in the sector (20:00)Mentorship vs. sponsorship (24:00)How to build cultures within our organizations that allow leaders to show up as their whole selves (29:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Jonah’s life (33:00)Jonah’s One Five Good Things (36:00)How to connect with Jonah and The New School (40:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/515. // Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free. Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋 LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

04/03/2024

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37 min
24/10/2025

Don’t Touch My Hair: Black Women Owning the Boardroom

This episode of Little Bit of Good Presents: The Board Shake Up is a love letter to Black women in governance, those claiming their space, shaping culture, and bringing others along. Guests Aquanetta Betts and Kenya Roberts open up about what it means to lead boldly and authentically in rooms that weren’t built with them in mind. From navigating bias to building community, they share stories of grace, grit, growth, and how they’re redefining professionalism on their own terms. Together, they explore the power of showing up fully as yourself, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, and what it looks like to build boards that truly reflect the communities they serve. It’s a conversation about leadership, liberation, and legacy, and a challenge to every board to make room for the brilliance of Black women. About the Guests:Aquanetta Betts, JD, CAP®, AEP®, CFRE, is the Director of Planned Giving at George Mason University and an accomplished philanthropic strategist. A former estate planning attorney, she’s a national leader in charitable gift planning and serves on multiple boards advancing equity and inclusion in the sector. Kenya Roberts is a results-driven fundraising executive with more than 20 years of experience leading development teams and campaigns that pair strategy, storytelling, and authentic connection. Passionate about social change, Kenya believes collaboration and bold leadership are the keys to creating lasting community impact. --- Powered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Bit of Good⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on social! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Did you enjoy todays episode?! We'd love your thoughts. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and SHARE!

24/10/2025

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46 min
16/11/2022

351. The Case for Growing Radical Connection: The Generosity Crisis Book Launch! - Nathan Chappell and Brian Crimmins

Meet Nathan and Brian. They're co-authors of the next must-read book for nonprofit leaders that’s hitting our industry with some serious truths. “The Generosity Crisis” includes some truly shocking realities like how philanthropic giving will cease to exist in 49 years if nothing changes. Tune in for a behind the scenes look at why they wrote the book, some key takeaways and what we can do to turn things around📖 Episode Highlights Nathan’s story and journey to where he is today (3:15)Brian’s story and journey to where he is today (6:30)Current state of philanthropy (9:10)Defining radical connection (13:00)Connecting in times of crisis (28:30)How to socialize these ideas with your teams and leaders (33:50)Building strong connections with data (39:15)Powerful stories of generosity in Nathan and Brian’s lives (47:00)Nathan’s One Good Thing: Show up everyday and do one good thing. (52:30)Brian’s One Good Thing: Be students of the industry. 53:15How to connect and buy the book (55:00)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/351. 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 You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving, and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Learn more today at virtuous.org. About our Sponsor Evolve Giving Group Evolve is a women-owned and women-led full-service nonprofit consulting firm where nonprofits come to thrive. From working with startups to 100-year-old legacy organizations, they've truly done it all. Evolve guides your nonprofit from idea to implementation, so you can spend your valuable time serving your organization and community. Learn more at evolvegivinggroup.com. Be sure to tell them We Are For Good sent you! // Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free. Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋 LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

16/11/2022

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57 min
20/11/2020

43. 5 Tips to Cultivate a Bravery Mindset - Jonathan McCoy CFRE, and Becky Endicott, CFRE

We are ramping up to 2021 by getting our hearts and minds in the right place. And it only seemed fitting to start with a conversation on bravery as we embark on this brave new world. Be forewarned: preserving convention is not our end game. Join Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they share 5 tips to start embracing a bravery mindset, and discover how to embrace risk, tap into your inner courage to deliver your mission more authentically. Want our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community! Subscribe for free at www.weareforgood.com/hello. The We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/43 // Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free. Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋 LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

20/11/2020

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18 min
02/09/2022

317. Top 9 Revelations from 2 Years of Podcasting - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE, and Julie Confer

We're sharing a two-year birthday retrospect covering the Top 9️⃣ Revelations we've learned these past two years on the podcast. And we're bringing your voices onto the podcast about what this community has meant to you and how it's helped you better serve your mission. Check out Becky's blog post about her observations, and add your voice to the conversation in the Community. These revelations are only the beginning of what we're co-creating in this Impact Uprising✌️ Episode Highlights 9 Revelations from 2 Years of Podcasting (10:00)1. Digital Community is the Future (11:00)2. Storytelling is the most powerful tool in the nonprofit arsenal. (12:30)3. Partnerships are evolving in new, exciting ways. (14:00)4. Your nonprofit friends are not ok right now. (18:00)5. People need a break from the world’s heaviness to hear a story that’s good. (22:00)6. Nonprofits investing in professional development and marketing are winning right now. (25:00)7. Nonprofit leaders must evolve quickly and humanly. (27:00)8. We must commit to thinking differently. (28:30)9. Just be nice. (29:00)Community really is everything (31:00)Join the We Are For Good CommunityDive in with We Are For Good PROLeave us a voicemail! (We would love to hear from you!) For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/317 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 You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. It’s so much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving, and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement. Sound like Virtuous might be a fit for your organization? Learn more today at virtuous.org. // Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free. Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi 👋 LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

02/09/2022

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35 min

We Are for Good is a media company with an aim to revolutionize the social impact sector through profound compassion, best-in-class education + training, authentic storytelling and crazy good marketing. Our vision is to cultivate an Impact Uprising - inspiring and activating more people to get involved with philanthropy and collective good.

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