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473. Journey to Self-Care: Embracing Ease and Abundance - Jennifer Mulholland and Jeff Shuck

473. Journey to Self-Care: Embracing Ease and Abundance - Jennifer Mulholland and Jeff Shuck

Meet Jennifer and Jeff. They’re the co-leaders of Plenty, where they help leaders leave behind the mindset of scarcity and develop a mindset of abundance to create fulfillment, impact and profit. This conversation is a challenge for all of us to embrace abundance. Jennifer and Jeff invite us to recognize that we are enough right now, with enough to go around. Plus, they’re sharing their insights on leadership exploring the importance of self-awareness, alignment and intentionality. If you feel stuck in a mindset of scarcity, this episode is for you💙

Community, Leadership, Self Care, Mental HealthAndie MurphyOctober 9, 2023batch20, leadershipComment

472. Good Marketing Unplugged: How Marketing Can Mobilize Movements for Your Cause

472. Good Marketing Unplugged: How Marketing Can Mobilize Movements for Your Cause

Community, Employee Giving, MarketingAndie MurphyOctober 6, 2023batch20, marketing, employee giving, communityComment

471. Launching a Nonprofit + Foundational Strategies for Lasting Change - Tiffany Allen

471. Launching a Nonprofit + Foundational Strategies for Lasting Change - Tiffany Allen

Meet Tiffany. She’s the CEO and Founder of Boss on a Budget, where she’s built an online community of over 15,000 people who use her products and teaching to launch their nonprofit dreams. Her mission is to bring more visibility to black-owned, small, and new nonprofits by helping them own their power, and harness their personal and professional expertise to create organizations that will change their communities and eventually, the world🌎 Tiffany's passion for this sector is infectious as she urges founders to recognize their unique value, believe in their power, and leverage their lived experiences. Don’t miss this episode if you’re looking to start a nonprofit that meets the needs of your community💙

Philanthropy, Community, Management, LeadershipAndie MurphyOctober 4, 2023batch20, philanthropy, strategy, community, leadershipComment

469. Case Study: How a Podcastathon Has Raised $2.2M for St. Jude Through Community Fundraising - Stephen Hackett

469. Case Study: How a Podcastathon Has Raised $2.2M for St. Jude Through Community Fundraising - Stephen Hackett

Meet Stephen. He’s the co-founder of Relay FM, an independent podcast network for people who are creative, curious and maybe even a little obsessive🎙️Stephen combined his love for podcasting with his personal connection to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which led to the creation of the Relay FM Podcastathon. Since 2019, this initiative has raised more than $2.2 million for St. Jude❤️ He’s sharing his invaluable insights into partnership strategies and the art of forging genuine connections with your audience. This is a story about community, collective giving and a great source of inspiration as we are gearing up for GivingTuesday and end-of-year campaigns🎁

Community, Philanthropy, Giving Days, Giving TuesdayAndie MurphySeptember 26, 2023batch20, philanthropy, giving tuesday, giving days, community, case studyComment

468. Strategies for a Successful Giving Tuesday Campaign -Celeste Flores

468. Strategies for a Successful Giving Tuesday Campaign -Celeste Flores

Community, Philanthropy, Giving Days, Giving TuesdayAndie MurphySeptember 25, 2023batch20, philanthropy, giving tuesday, giving days, communityComment

467. The Founder‘s Journey: Transforming Comedy with Innovation + Community - Steve Hofstetter

467. The Founder‘s Journey: Transforming Comedy with Innovation + Community - Steve Hofstetter

Meet Steve. He’s a stand-up comedian, podcast host and founder. You’ve probably seen him on YouTube, where his videos have a whopping 215 million view🎤 He’s also the chairman and founder of Steel City Arts Foundation which provides mentorship, equipment, housing and workspace to comedians in Pittsburg. From starting with a $2,000 scholarship fund to pioneering an online comedy club that generated over $1.5 million for comedians during the early days of COVID-19, he's throwing out the old playbook about what philanthropy can look like. He was even nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his philanthropic work within the comedy community. Get ready for this comedy-infused episode that's equal parts laughter and inspiration😆

Mission Story, Community, PhilanthropyAndie MurphySeptember 20, 2023batch20, mission story, philanthropyComment

466. Let‘s talk about MONEY: The Mindsets, the Beliefs + the Possibilities - Lin Shi

466. Let‘s talk about MONEY: The Mindsets, the Beliefs + the Possibilities - Lin Shi

Meet Lin. This relentless, practical idealist is focused on building a more compassionate world through her work as an actuary, consultant and nonprofit leader. She believes that community-based financial resilience can be a safeguard against the uncertainty our society is facing around the world💰 She’s the founder of Money Health Collective, a financial well-being community that is now serving people in 20+ countries🌎 Money can be hard to talk about, but when discussed in community we can reconsider our mindsets and beliefs and find new possibilities. Tune in to explore the interconnectedness of money, health and philanthropy.

Social Good, Mission Story, Community, PhilanthropyAndie MurphySeptember 18, 2023batch20, Innovation, mission story, mindsets, philanthropyComment

459. Real Talk: How to Recruit + Empower a Diverse Team (Replay) - Kishshana Palmer

459. Real Talk: How to Recruit + Empower a Diverse Team (Replay) - Kishshana Palmer

Meet Kishshana. Educator, speaker, head honcho, coach, you name it. She is the real deal. Kishshana delivers meaningful messages with such wisdom and knowledge. There is power in her words and actions of creating a more inclusive world, not just in the nonprofit sector. Kishshana gives us an insight into creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace as well as real-life experiences that shaped her into the powerhouse she is today. Hunker down with your notepad and a good pen, you’ll want to write this down.

Community, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Board ManagamentAndie MurphyAugust 16, 2023philanthropy, strategic planning, major gifts, annual giving, donor relations, women, batch19Comment

454. Barbie's Impact: Closing the Gap Between Girls and Their Full Potential - Nancy Molenda and Jessica Beatus

454. Barbie's Impact: Closing the Gap Between Girls and Their Full Potential - Nancy Molenda and Jessica Beatus

The Barbie hype is real - let’s learn how it’s powering good 💗💅🛍🫶 You think you know Barbie? Think again. In this thought-provoking conversation, we uncover the world of Barbie beyond the plastic doll - her role as a cultural phenomenon, a beacon of social impact, and a tool for empowerment. Meet Jessica and Nancy. Jess is Group Vice President of Social Impact Solutions at Warner Bros. Discovery, and Nancy is Executive Director of the Mattel Children’s Foundation and Corporate Philanthropy at Mattel Inc. We’re chatting about the power of media, social responsibility, and diving deeply into the partnership between Mattel, Save the Children Global, and Warner Bros. Discovery for the Barbie movie. Learn about the Dream Gap Project—an initiative that breaks down barriers for girls and empowers them to dream big - and how evolved partnerships can align with a brand’s mission, bringing about positive change. The convo is filled with kindness, passion, humor + how giving back can spark a movement. Tune in 💕

Partner Management, Innovation, CommunityAndie MurphyAugust 4, 2023partnerships, partnership management, community, Innovation, batch19Comment

451. Real Talk: Why Nonprofits Must Dream Bigger (Replay) - Dan Pallotta

451. Real Talk: Why Nonprofits Must Dream Bigger (Replay) - Dan Pallotta

Meet Dan. His TED Talk "The Way We Think About Charity is Dead Wrong," went viral less than a decade ago and has been viewed millions of times by starry-eyed dreamers everywhere who are intent on using their creativity and innovation to do good. [insert image of us frantically waving as some of these believers] We're talking nonprofit disruption, marketing, involving your kids in philanthropy and generally working hard not to fangirl over him too much. Join us for the convo we've been waiting to have since the first time we hit play.

Storytelling, Community, Values, Social GoodAndie MurphyJuly 26, 2023storytelling, community, Innovation, batch19Comment

443. Best of Season 7: 5 Takeaways We Don't Want You to Miss - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Julie Confer

443. Best of Season 7: 5 Takeaways We Don't Want You to Miss - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Julie Confer

It’s the Season 7️⃣ Finale 🎉 Tune in to hear the biggest takeaways we've gleaned from the 74 episodes we’ve aired during the season. We’re sharing our favorite episodes, mic drop and some big updates for this summer on the pod. Join Jon, Becky and Julie for a sneak peek behind the We Are For Good studio curtain👀

Community, Strategy, ValuesAndie MurphyJune 30, 2023podcasting, self reflection, values, batch18Comment

439. The Power of the Collective for Systems Change - Anne Marie Burgoyne

439. The Power of the Collective for Systems Change - Anne Marie Burgoyne

Meet Anne Marie. She’s the Managing Director of Philanthropy at the Emerson Collective, where her passion for amplifying voices has shaped her career and the impact of Emerson Collective's programs in education and environmental justice. She’s sharing her wisdom about how strong leaders and strong models have the capacity to scale and create systems change. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that answers the question - can the collective power of individuals truly create lasting change?

Philanthropy, Leadership, CommunityAndie MurphyJune 21, 2023leadership, philanthropy, social change, community, batch18Comment

437. Storytelling for Good (Part 1) - Jon McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

437. Storytelling for Good (Part 1) - Jon McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

It’s no secret that we believe in the power of storytelling to do more good in the world. In our new Storytelling for Good Friday series, we’re diving into the importance of storytelling for your mission, tools to unlock your inner storyteller and create a culture that values storytelling. Join us to get on a path toward a better - more inspiring - way to work🔍

Storytelling, CommunityAndie MurphyJune 16, 2023ethical storytelling, storytelling, community, batch18Comment

436. Building Sustainable Movements for Systems Change - Deepa Iyer

436. Building Sustainable Movements for Systems Change - Deepa Iyer

Meet Deepa. She's played many roles in supporting social movements, weaver, frontline responder, storyteller + guide. Her political and community homes include Asian American, South Asian, Muslim, and Arab ecosystems where she spent fifteen years in policy advocacy and coalition building in the wake of the September 11 attacks and the ensuing backlash. She now leads projects on solidarity and social movements at the Building Movement Project, a national nonprofit organization catalyzing social change through research, relationships, and resources. Don’t miss this conversation that’ll provide the building blocks for building sustainable movements💪

Community, Values, StrategyAndie MurphyJune 14, 2023social change, community, advocacy, batch18Comment

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

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🎉

Fundraising, Leadership, Community, Partner ManagementAndie MurphyJune 12, 2023community, fundraising, philanthropy, partner management, batch18 Comments

434. Small But Mighty: From Founder's Passion to Global Impact - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Martice Sutton

434. Small But Mighty: From Founder's Passion to Global Impact - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Martice Sutton

We’re wrapping up Small But Mighty: How Small Nonprofits are Raising Big Dollars in our Givebutter Friday series with an inspirational case study. As a small organization, hosting fundraising campaigns can feel daunting. It’s typical to wonder... How do we get enough supporters? Who will fundraise on our behalf? What happens if we don’t reach our goal? Where do we even begin? Jon, Becky and Floyd Jones have been breaking down how small organizations raise BIG funds through grassroots fundraising. In Part 3, we’re chatting with Martice Sutton, the founder and executive director of Girls Going Global, a pipeline program to greater opportunities for girls. Tune in to hear from a small org making a BIG global impact🌎

Community, Storytelling, Fundraising, Mission StoryAndie MurphyJune 9, 2023community, mission story, storytelling, fundraising, batch18Comment

431. Small But Mighty: How to Mobilize Your Movement - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Floyd Jones

431. Small But Mighty: How to Mobilize Your Movement - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Floyd Jones

We’re so excited to continue our Friday series with GiveButter called Small But Mighty: How Small Nonprofits are Raising Big Dollars. As a “small” organization, hosting fundraising campaigns can be a daunting task. It’s typical to wonder... How do we get enough supporters? Who will fundraise on our behalf? What happens if we don’t reach our goal? Where do we even begin? Join Jon, Becky, Floyd Jones and some special guests as we break down how small organizations are raising BIG funds through grassroots fundraising. In Part 2, we’re exploring how to mobilize your movement. Tune in to get insights into building an authentic community that is unified around your mission and purpose.

Community, StorytellingAndie MurphyJune 2, 2023community, cultivation, batch18Comment

427. Meet the Mission: Undies for Everyone - Amy Weiss

427. Meet the Mission: Undies for Everyone - Amy Weiss

Meet Amy. She’s the Founder and Executive Director of Undies for Everyone, the only nationwide nonprofit dedicated to providing underwear to students in need. She was even named a CNN Hero for her work🤩 With an estimated 11.6 million kids in the U.S. living without access to clean underwear, Undies for Everyone addresses an ongoing crisis plaguing American schools that very few people know about. Tune in for a conversation about transformative power of a very simple gift and how communities and orgs can come together to help🤝

Mission Story, Partner Management, CommunityAndie MurphyMay 24, 2023mission story, partnerships, partnership management, community, batch17Comment