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680. Shift 10 — Merge to Multiply: Scaling Impact Through Collaboration - Ananya Poddar

Today’s episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we’re unpacking the mindset + strategy shifts shaping the future of fundraising, leadership, and doing good in 2026. Explore the series at weareforgood.com/12shifts Shift 9 / Merge to Multiply In today’s episode, Jon and Becky explore why collaboration is becoming a defining strategy for nonprofits seeking to protect mission and scale impact — and why the funding side of mergers and partnerships doesn’t get nearly enough airtime. They’re joined by Ananya Poddar, Senior Associate at SeaChange Capital Partners, to unpack what it really takes to resource nonprofit collaboration — from shared infrastructure and strategic alliances to program transfers and full-scale mergers. Ananya shares insights from the SeaChange–Lodestar Fund for Nonprofit Collaboration, including why neutral third-party support is often the missing ingredient, how leaders can build trust with funders and partner organizations, and what becomes possible when collaboration is treated as a fundable priority. Episode Highlights: Introduction to Nonprofit Collaboration (01:52)SeaChange-Lodestar Fund for Nonprofit Collaboration (5:40)Forms of Collaboration (07:00)Building Trust with Partners (10:50)Technical Assistance Funding (15:18)Case Study: She's the First & Girl Rising Merger (16:23)Cost Savings Example: Detroit Human Services Merger (20:10)Case Study: Philly Food Rescue Program Transfer (21:22)Motivations for Partnerships (23:57)One Good Thing / Homework: Make yourself familiar with what opportunities exist. (29:00)Dive Deeper: She’s The First Girl Rising Episode 653: Nonprofit Mergers Aren’t a Last Resort—They’re a Strategic First Choice, She's The First and Girl Rising: Listen on Apple / Spotify Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/680 // 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

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01/15/2025

596. Transforming Education Through Cross-Sector Collaborations + The Mission of Digital Promise - Jean-Claude Brizard

Meet Jean-Claude. He’s the President and CEO of Digital Promise, a nonprofit focused on shaping the future of learning through cross-sector collaboration🤝. He outlines his playbook for driving systemic change - emphasizing the importance of building trust, finding community "protagonists", and aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared vision. This episode offers valuable insights for education leaders, nonprofit professionals, and anyone interested in leveraging cross-sector partnerships to create equitable, systemic change. You don’t want to miss it 🎧 Episode Highlights Digital Promise's Mission and Unique Approach (5:00)Leveraging Technology to Transform Teaching and Learning (7:00)The Importance of Cross-Sector Collaboration for Systemic Change (10:00)Strategies for Building Effective Community Coalitions (16:00)A Powerful Moment of Philanthropy in Jean-Claude’s Life (19:00)Jean-Claude’s One Good Thing: Never negotiate your core values. (23:00) Learn more: www.weareforgood.com/episode/596 // 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

01/15/2025

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09/26/2025

Chi-Ching! Financial Stewardship for Boards

Money talk doesn’t have to be scary. In this episode of Little Bit of Good Presents: The Board Shake Up, Germeen Y. Guillaume, CEO and Founder of Visionary Accounting Group, breaks down what true financial stewardship looks like for boards, from budgets to audits and everything in between. With experience spanning public accounting at Ernst & Young, internal audit management at a major Canadian bank, and nearly a decade leading Visionary Accounting Group, Germeen has helped nonprofits across the country strengthen financial oversight, recover millions in receivables, and prepare for long-term sustainability. This conversation dives into the essentials of board financial leadership: budgeting, reserves, grants, approvals, and strategic planning. Germeen makes it clear, accessible, and actionable, empowering board members to step into financial oversight with confidence and clarity. Get connected with Germeen on Linkedin and learn more about Visionary Accounting Group here! --- 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!

09/26/2025

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12/31/2025

670. The Power of the Pause: A New Year Self-Sync + Reflection - Jon, Becky, and Lindsey Fuller

This episode is a year-end exhale. Becky + Jon are joined by the incredible Lindsey Fuller for a cozy, heartfelt conversation as we gently close out 2025 and look toward a more grounded, intentional 2026. Together, we pause to reflect, breathe, and reconnect with what really matters. Lindsey brings honest wisdom on navigating burnout, the constant noise of the world, and why hope and genuine community aren’t optional—they’re essential. You’ll hear what self-care actually looks like (hint: it goes way beyond bubble baths), plus a refreshing take on the messy-but-beautiful work of healing together. Expect laughter, real talk, a few surprise shout-outs, and plenty of encouragement to step into the new year with clarity, intention, and peace. If you’re craving a reset—or just a reminder you’re not alone—this one’s for you 👊 Episode Highlights: Introducing Lindsey Fuller & Community Impact (02:04)Navigating Noise, Burnout, and Critical Hope (02:30)Belonging, Transitions, and Recognition (03:46)Coalition Building & the 2026 Vibe (05:50)Critical Hope and Being Yourself (07:39)Harm Reduction, Connection & Job Market Realities (09:52)The Power of Self Sync & New Year Intentions (11:52)Consistency in Self-Care and Recovery (17:25) Designing Recovery with Intention (20:26)The Ugly Side of Healing (22:17) Healing Out Loud & Community Ripple Effects (24:33)Special Message from Amina Mohamed (25:30) Collective Healing and Peaceful Intentions (27:53)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/670 // 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

12/31/2025

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09/15/2025

645. Fundraising That Lasts: 8 Practical Strategies for Retention, Revenue, and Campaigns - Tesha McCord Poe

Meet Tesha McCord Poe 🤝, the CEO + Founder of Joy-Raising. The fundraising trailblazer and the visionary behind Joy Raising. Tesha generously shares her authentic journey into fundraising—full of lessons learned and real-world wisdom. She offers practical, proven strategies to keep your donors connected and engaged, even when the going gets tough. You’ll discover how to cultivate deep trust with your supporters, launch a capital campaign that truly resonates, and get innovative with grassroots fundraising efforts. Tesha also invites us into the heartfelt side of giving and receiving generosity, reminding us that kindness is at the core of it all. Tune in if you’re ready to be inspired and walk away with actionable tools to elevate your fundraising, this conversation is made for you 🎧. Episode Highlights: Tesha’s fundraising journey and early influences (01:49) Tesha’s core principles: earning the right to ask + only asking for true needs (04:22) How fundraisers can boost donor retention during uncertain times (06:32)Building trust through authenticity and mission alignment (10:59) Advice for hesitant leaders: board support + relationship focus (11:54) Laying the groundwork for a successful capital campaign (15:24) Inspiring belief in intangible or future projects (22:06) Grassroots fundraising tips for small nonprofits (24:46) Tesha’s One Good Thing: “That there's always a choice around being kind.” (35:52)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/645 // 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

09/15/2025

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02/17/2021

79. The Real Truth about Campaign Feasibility Studies - Beth Silverstein

Meet Beth. She knows the textbook approach to conducting campaign feasibility studies. But in this conversation she challenges us to throw out the old playbook, because our campaigns deserve our fresh eyes and creative minds to improve this planning process. Beth has reimagined the typical feasibility study by not just trying to predict future investments, she's leveraging storytelling in these meetings too (yippee!) to create a more inclusive and collaborative process that pays dividends. We'll break it down in easy steps, so don't miss this convo. Episode Highlights Beth’s story and journey to the nonprofit world (3:00)The importance of inspired thinking in the nonprofit world (6:00)Feasibility studies: what are they and how can we disrupt the way they’ve always been done? (8:00)We should be having these conversations all the time, not just during large campaigns (11:30)Advice for how to conduct interviews during a feasibility study and examples of questions to ask (14:00)Using some of these strategies to connect more deeply with donors - especially throughout COVID-19 (20:00)Suggested questions to ask to get to the heart of your donor (21:00)Get to the WHY behind your donor. Why are they in the room with you? What connects their heart to your mission? (22:00)The 4 steps of a feasibility study (25:00)How to do this successfully virtually and what Beth has learned while implementing this throughout COVID-19 (28:00)The concept of anonymity and the power of sharing about generosity (31:00)Transparency is everything. Donors give when they feel as though an organization is worthy (33:00)The conversations during feasibility studies become your road map (36:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Beth’s life (38:00)Beth’s One Good Thing: You have to have a big, bold, audacious, unapologetic vision. Tell your story in a way that is inspired and impactful. There isn’t a donor on the planet that wants to give to an “ok” vision. You will never be apologetic in asking for the big gift For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/79 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 // 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

02/17/2021

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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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03/12/2024

Stories are our best tools

Today, we introduce you to Dulari Gandhi. She is the founder of D. Gandhi Communications, a strategic communications firm that helps corporations, foundations, nonprofit organizations, and social impact entrepreneurs communicate clearly in a complicated world. In this episode, Dulari loves on community changemakers with her thoughtfulness and wisdom. She shares strategies on how to utilize relationships and storytelling to combat the overhead narrative and encourages listeners that there is a wave of change ahead in how the sector thinks about overhead investments. 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!

03/12/2024

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02/17/2025

604. 2025 Social Impact Trends That Matter: Fuel Young Generosity. (with Manuela Testolini)

Meet Manuela, the Founder and President of In A Perfect World. 🤝 She’s dedicated her life to empowering and activating the next generation of youth leaders and philanthropists. 🌎 In this episode, Manuela shares how to fuel young generosity by tapping into kids’ natural empathy and kindness, and how to partner with them to create their own "north star" for creating change within your mission. 🙌 After 20 years of work in this space, she shares her playbook for how to co-create programs and tailor your messaging to speak to their unique passions. Manuela also shares practical tools, like their Everyday Kindness series and Youth Ambassador program, to help young people take action and create change today. 💫 Tune in for the playbook today. 🎧 💡Learn: How to authentically engage youth by listening to their voices and helping them find their own "north star" for creating change. Strategies for effective messaging and storytelling to connect young people to social issues. How to better integrate youth voice and agency into your work, such as finding internal champions and allowing kids to drive the solutions. Episode Highlights Empathy and Generosity: Lessons from Children (2:51) The Power of Listening to Children (9:00) Storytelling as a Tool for Engagement (15:02) Confronting Social Issues in Education (20:39) Empowering the Next Generation (23:24) Programs for Change: Everyday Kindness and Dream Catchers (25:41) Hope for the Future: The Role of Young People (31:44) “Trust young people-we often dismiss them, but we should meet them where they are. Encourage them to be their authentic selves instead of shaping them into something else.”- Manuela Testolini’s One Good Thing (32:55) Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/604 Episode Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/eRZ0s4f9ViMSa7RNMHFls5LJDlY?utm_source=copy_url // 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

02/17/2025

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691. The Volunteer Strategy Gap (And How to Close It) - Nicole R. Smith, CVA

In today's episode, Jon and Becky sit down with Nicole R. Smith, CVA, Executive Director of AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement), to talk about what it really looks like to treat volunteers as a strategic powerhouse, not an afterthought. Nicole has spent her career championing the people who champion volunteers, and she's here to close the gap between organizations that say volunteers are vital and the ones that actually build systems to prove it. 💪 In this episode, you'll hear: Why volunteer engagement is a leadership issue, not just a logistics oneWhat structural elements every org needs to make volunteers a core capacity The metrics most organizations are leaving on the tableHow investing in your volunteer engagement professional changes everythingIf volunteers have ever felt like an untapped superpower in your org, Nicole will help you see exactly what's possible—and where to start today. 🩵 Episode Highlights: Faith, Dance & Falling into Volunteer Engagement (02:29)The Volunteer Strategy Gap: Vital but Under-Resourced (07:14)Top-Down Support for Volunteer Managers (11:32)Key Infrastructure: Training, Tech & Culture (15:59)Hidden ROI: Capacity, Community & 3-6x Returns (24:35)Nicole’s One Good Thing: Random Act of Kindness (Even for the "Undeserving") (36:45)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/691 // 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

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680. Shift 10 — Merge to Multiply: Scaling Impact Through Collaboration - Ananya Poddar

596. Transforming Education Through Cross-Sector Collaborations + The Mission of Digital Promise - Jean-Claude Brizard

Chi-Ching! Financial Stewardship for Boards

670. The Power of the Pause: A New Year Self-Sync + Reflection - Jon, Becky, and Lindsey Fuller

645. Fundraising That Lasts: 8 Practical Strategies for Retention, Revenue, and Campaigns - Tesha McCord Poe

79. The Real Truth about Campaign Feasibility Studies - Beth Silverstein

An end to the overhead myth

Stories are our best tools

604. 2025 Social Impact Trends That Matter: Fuel Young Generosity. (with Manuela Testolini)

691. The Volunteer Strategy Gap (And How to Close It) - Nicole R. Smith, CVA

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