438. Assets-Based Approach: Creating New Narratives in Leadership and Philanthropy - Darren Isom

Meet Darren. He’s an advocate for amplifying diverse voices and narratives within our sector. As a partner at The Bridgespan Group, he advises mission-driven organizations and philanthropic foundations. He’s also the host of the podcast Dreaming in Color: Creating New Narratives in Leadership, which offers leaders of color space to share how they have leveraged their unique assets and abilities to embrace excellence, drive impact, and more fully define what success looks like. He’s sharing how diversity is a critical asset to organizations and the potential impact endowments can have on long-term sustainability and growth for nonprofits. Don’t miss this conversation as we dive into the role we all play in creating more meaningful narratives in philanthropy.

Diversity and Inclusion, Philanthropy, LeadershipAndie MurphyJune 19, 2023leadership, philanthropy, diversity, batch18Comment

435. Reimagining Community Foundations Through Transparency, Accessibility, and the Joy of Giving -Amy Freitag

Meet Amy. Last summer, she became only the fourth leader in the nearly 100-year history of The New York Community Trust, one of America's oldest and most respected community foundations. Drawing from her diverse background in environmental advocacy, the arts, LGBTQ issues, and historic preservation, Amy's passion and energy are shaking up this longstanding institution. Tune in to celebrate the joy of giving and the incredible impact of community foundations🎉

433. Your Fundraising Field Guide: 10 Core Behaviors of Servant-Leaders - Evan Wildstein

Meet Evan. He’s a nonprofiteer, musician, seasoned fundraising professional, new dad, We Are For Good rabid fan, and oh yeah, he just published a new book called “The Nonprofiteer’s Fundraising Field Guide”🎉 If you’re curious about evolved servant leadership and how it plays into building vibrant cultures, communities and (bonus!) yourself - this is your episode. He’s passionate about the intersection of philanthropy, creativity, and learning, and has dedicated his career to supporting initiatives that build stronger communities. He’s giving us a sneak peek into the book by breaking down the 10 core behaviors of servant-leaders. Don’t miss the chance to learn from this incredible human

Fundraising, LeadershipAndie MurphyJune 7, 2023leadership, fundraising, batch18Comment

429. How to Set Yourself Up for Success in Your New Management Role - Zulean Cruz-Diaz

Meet Zulean. As a management coach and consultant, she's on a mission to empower teams with the skills and tools needed for fostering strong and trusting group dynamics🤝 Even the most dedicated teams can lose their sense of direction, that’s why they need the tools needed to build a united team with a clear plan for success🧭 Tune in for actionable strategies that will help you grow in your management journey and build strong, cohesive teams that succeed together.

Management, LeadershipAndie MurphyMay 29, 2023leadership, management, batch18Comment

404. Good Jobs Friday Series (Pt. 2 For the Hiring Org): How to Find + Hire Remarkable Talent at Your Nonprofit This Year - Brooke Hodnefield and Tim Foot

Welcome back to the second installment of our Good Jobs Friday Series.💼 Brooke Hodnefield and Tim Foot from Slingshot Group are back to focus in on the role of the hiring organization. We’re talking through the interview + hiring process and creating a team people want to be part of. Tune in to discover how you can find and hire remarkable talent at your nonprofit this year🎉

LeadershipAndie MurphyMarch 31, 2023culture, leadership, management, batch17, jobsComment

396. A Holistic Approach to Leadership Development - Sonya Perez-Lauterbach

Meet Sonya. When this incredible human entered our midst in the We Are For Good community, we just knew we’d met a kindred spirit. As a certified Leadership and Change Management Coach, she shares her critical insight and support with clients, empowering them to navigate change with more resilience, clarity, and joy. She’s sharing her perspectives on the unique challenges that leaders in the social sector face. Plus, her one good thing, just might be one of our favorites ever 😍Tune in for a mini-coaching session that’s sure to inspire.

Self Care, LeadershipAndie MurphyMarch 13, 2023batch16, leadership, self reflection, self careComment

395. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2023: Lock Arms for Impact - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Anne Marie Dougherty

Welcome back to our Friday Series, 9️⃣ Trends that Matter in 2023. Today we’re diving into Trend #8: Lock Arms for Impact. We can’t go at this alone to accomplish the Impact Uprising. This is going to look a lot like breaking down walls, leaving our silos, and solving for the bigger picture - together. Joining the conversation is Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. She’s sharing her experience around partnerships and moving in lockstep together with other organizations. Tune in to get inspired to do more together🤝

393. Thriving in Transition: Principles of Building + Scaling Organizations - Brian Joseph

Meet Brian. He’s the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of RevJen Group, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders and their organizations. Through revenue capacity-building workshops, facilitated peer groups, and community membership, RevJen amplifies the impact of leaders in the social sector. Brian is bringing his more than 20 years of experience and unique insights on building and scaling successful organizations to the podcast. Tune in for this conversation about what’s possible for nonprofits as they scale while still sustaining the people and the finances to do more good in the world.

LeadershipAndie MurphyMarch 6, 2023batch16, leadershipComment

392. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2023: Be a Change Agent - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Tania Bhattacharyya

Leadership, StorytellingAndie MurphyMarch 3, 2023batch16, thought leadership, social changeComment

391. The Pathway from Chief Development Officer to CEO - Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE and Adrienne Longenecker, CFRE

Meet Michelle and Adrienne. We have two dynamic leaders in the house🤩 Michelle is Chief Development Officer at OneStar and Adrienne Executive Director at Colorado River Alliance. They’re talking through their own career pathways and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. We’re exploring the potential pathway from CDO to CEO and the barriers that may exist. Tune in for their expert tips to find alignment in your own journey📍

LeadershipAndie MurphyMarch 1, 2023batch16, leadershipComment

378. Unlocking the Impact of Proximate Leadership - Tulaine Montgomery

Community, Leadership, ValuesAndie MurphyJanuary 30, 2023batch16, community, culture, leadershipComment

356. One Bold Move a Day: How to Feel More Clear, Confident + Intentional in Reaching Your Goals - Shanna Hocking

Leadership, Self CareAndie MurphyNovember 28, 2022leadership, culture, mental health, batch15Comment

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

Philanthropy, Donor Relations, Leadership, StrategyAndie MurphyNovember 16, 2022batch14, donor relations, data, philanthropyComment

329. Habits of an Impactful Executive Director - Brooke Richie-Babbage

Habits Series, Strategy, LeadershipAndie MurphySeptember 30, 2022strategy, leadership, mindset, batch14Comment

314. #AMA Fridays: Should I stay or should I go? Navigating a work transition. - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

We're completing part deux of our Friday #AMA series focusing on helping small shops with a focus this week on determining when it's time to stay or go at your current nonprofit. Posed by our small shop queen, Rachel Bearbower, addressed the elephant in the room that many COVID survivors are feeling right now. Do I stick it out or move on? We'll talk through some questions to ask yourself, address compassion fatigue/burnout, and how to socialize an upcoming transition. Come hang with us!

Community, Leadership, ValuesAndie MurphyAugust 26, 2022batch13, culture, community, leadership, valuesComment

311. AMA: How Can Small Shop Nonprofits Build an Amazing Culture?- Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

You asked, we responded! This Friday we're launching a quick two-part #AMA Friday series focused on helping small shops beginning with How Cultures Can be Changed & How Leaders Can Help. Our small shop queen Rachel Bearbower left a message on our voicemail asking some tough questions that we know are on your mind too - you want to see your organization modernize and evolve, but leadership may not agree. We'll break down the myths, the fallout of not listening to staff, and the incredible opportunity sitting before brave small (and big!) shop leaders. Even if you're not a small shop, there's plenty to be learned from these topics. Come hang with us!

Community, Communications, Leadership, ValuesAndie MurphyAugust 19, 2022batch13, culture, community, connecting, leadership, valuesComment

294. Combatting Hate + Activating a Global Movement of Hope - Jonathan Greenblatt

Meet Jonathan. He believes in American exceptionalism, and is intently focused on uplifting unification and tamping down hate. He's leading the world's largest anti-hate organization, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), with a distinguished record of fighting antisemitism and advocating for just and fair treatment to all. We're talking about the heaviness of the world, and how we can right the trajectory through inclusion, kindness & community. You in?

Mission Story, Leadership, Young Professionals, CommunityAndie MurphyJuly 11, 2022community, fundraising, storytelling, batch13Comment

293. 10 Takeaways + One Good Thing from Season 5 - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE, and Julie Confer

Mission Story, Leadership, Young Professionals, CommunityAndie MurphyJuly 5, 2022batch12, community, fundraising, storytellingComment

266. LIVE! from Phoenix: Build Better Culture - Aila Malik, Lawanna Kimbro, Ted Vaughn, and Sara Cunningham

Join Jon + Becky for this Friday's episode where they talk with a Varsity Team of experts on Building Better Culture. We talk through what modern nonprofit culture should encompass, how leaders can better shape vibrant cultures, why the term "culture fit" is damaging, and a host of other topics. Special thanks to Virtuous for convening us all and for our panel experts: Sara Cunningham (Free Mom Hugs), Lawanna Kimbro (Stardust Fund), Ted Vaughn (Historic Agency) & Aila Malik (Venture Leadership Consulting)👊

Innovation, LeadershipJulie ConferMay 6, 2022overhead, operations, innovation, philanthropy, batch12Comment

263. #AMA (Ask Me Anything) Fridays: Staffing Up During the Great Resignation - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE

Jon + Becky are hosting a special #AMA (Ask Me Anything) style convo on Friday's episode, and this week's topic is Staffing Up During the Great Resignation. Where to hire? Which roles to hire? And how do allow staff to be in their zone of genius - not wearing all the hats? We love adding your voice to the podcast! So drop us an email, DM or (best option🤩👉) leave us a voice memo and we'll play your question on-air🎙