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The Fundraising Elevator PodcastEpisode #71 | Evolving Strategy with Bradley MartinIn this episode we join Bradley Martin, VP of Growth Marketing at Feathr—a digital marketing platform—to talk about the larger nonprofit landscape and how to respond to the changes taking place. Bradley shares his expertise on leveraging digital marketing strategies to accelerate fundraising efforts.
We cover shifting donor demographics, how nonprofits can effectively use retargeting to re-engage website visitors and convert them to donors, strategic approaches to digital advertising that maximize limited budgets, and the importance of data-driven decision making in nonprofit marketing. Bradley offers practical tips that fundraisers can implement immediately, regardless of their orga...2025-04-021h 08
Nonprofit State of MindsEpisode 06: Noah Barnett, Feathr VP of MarketingCheck out the latest episode of Angel Oak Creative's Nonprofit State of Minds podcast with Feathr VP of Marketing, Noah Barnett. Feathr is marketing platform built for nonprofits exclusively to empower and equip them to drive donations, engage stakeholders and measure the results. Noah provides great insights into the current state of marketing for nonprofits, how marketing tech can increase capacity and impact, and how you can leverage it to be the hero in your organization. 2024-04-2341 min
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits472. Good Marketing Unplugged: How Marketing Can Mobilize Movements for Your Cause"That employee giving campaign created an internal movement. And that movement then started to ripple."In this episode, Jon and Becky sit down with Noah Barnett, VP of Marketing at Feathr, on his podcast Good Marketing Unplugged. They share their unique journeys from graphic design and marketing into the world of nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy. They discuss how their experiences led them to view themselves as "marketers disguised as fundraisers." They explore how breaking down silos between marketing, fundraising and other roles can amplify organizational impact, and how marketing can mobilize movements for your cause...2023-10-0649 min
Creating Good with Matt BarnesReimagining Marketing as a Nonprofit's Superpower with Noah Barnett of FeathrWelcome to this brand new episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from all sorts of people within the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes, and I hope you’re ready for an exciting episode. (if I do say so myself).Our guest today is Noah Barnett, VP of Marketing at Feathr, a nonprofit marketing platform that helps organizations run and report on integrated marketing campaigns with easy-to-use advertising, email, and digital engagement tools. With over ten years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Noah is p...2023-08-0844 min
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits419. LIVE from New Orleans: Put the Good Back Into Marketing - Noah BarnettWhile at AFP ICON, Jon and Becky were thrilled to sit down with some of our favorite people (live and in person!) including Noah Barnett, VP of Marketing at Feathr. Tune in for key findings from Feathr’s recently released State of Nonprofit Marketing Report. This report is 24 pages full of statistics and insights built directly off responses from over 400 marketers, fundraisers, leaders, and experts in the nonprofit and association sectors. One big discovery? Nonprofits who began by investing in understanding their community are having the greatest returns as they understand the power of discovery. Remember: Discovery first, strategy se...2023-05-0518 min
What the FundraisingThe People Behind the Products: When Marketing is Good and Increases Your Capacity with Aidan AugustinNonprofits have unique marketing requirements in comparison to other business entities. Unless they have programs that they specifically market for, their focus is primarily on generating awareness, engaging potential donors, and making a substantial impact on their target audience. To achieve this, nonprofits must understand their target audience's needs, wants, and preferences, and tailor their marketing efforts accordingly. In this episode, we talk with Aidan Augustin, a visionary leader, co-founder, and Chief Revenue Officer at Feathr, a marketing software company designed specifically for nonprofits. With a passion for helping organizations grow their online presence, A...2023-05-0424 min
Missions to MovementsThe Key Findings from Salesforce's Nonprofit Trends Report with John JensenIf you’re a data driven person, get ready for a nitty gritty breakdown of the fifth edition release of the Nonprofit Trends Report, which answers a fundamental question: Why do digital, mature organizations fare better than others?Today we’ll break down the five chapters of the report with John Jensen, the Senior Director of Nonprofit Insights at Salesforce. In his role, he helps Salesforce for Nonprofits’ Product Marketing teams build the broadest possible understanding of the sector's goals and challenges across the world. After downloading the latest report, I knew I had to have h...2023-03-2929 minMissions to MovementsSolving the US Water Problem with Grassroots Marketing with DigDeep's George McGraw2.2 million Americans are without sinks, bathtubs, toilets, and water - something that feels so hard to fathom in 2023. The even crazier thing? Every year, we're adding more to that number. George McGraw is the founder and CEO behind DigDeep, an organization who brings clean, running water to hundreds of American families.George shares the storytelling strategies that have brought to light this significant problem, the work he’s done with the Navajo Nation, and a challenge you can try that will change the way you think about water forever. He also shares more about the intricacies of hi...2023-03-2234 minMissions to Movements5 Marketing Ideas to Try Right NowSpring is the perfect time of year to be testing and iterating. We all want to work smarter, right? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 marketing ideas that I am either in the process of testing or using consistently in my own business.Get ready to hear about a fantastic tool you can use in Instagram to create powerful “conversation starters”, why we all need to jump on mobile-first marketing strategies with SMS outreach, and the incredible ways you can use Chat GPT to brainstorm blog post prompts and SEO-optimized headlines to use in your marketing.To...2023-03-1523 minMissions to MovementsThe Latest LinkedIn Updates for Nonprofits with Jazmin GarciaToday we’re diving into one of my favorite platforms… LinkedIn! With 900 million members and an 18% increase in sessions year over year, more and more people are looking to LinkedIn to navigate this new world of work - from getting hired, to connecting, learning, and building personal thought leadership.Did you know that LinkedIn has an incredible resource hub for nonprofits? And that you could be using LinkedIn to connect with future donors?It’s a pleasure to bring in Jazmin Garcia, a Nonprofit Talent Account Executive at LinkedIn, for a super tactical conver...2023-03-0836 minMissions to Movements1 Website Update That Can Drastically Improve ConversionsThere's ONE word that might be hindering your conversion rate on your website and your emails, and you'll be shocked to know what it is.Today’s solo episode is one I’ve been wanting to record for awhile. This topic came up in my monthly giving mastermind program as I was tackling online donation audits for each organization.What I’m about to share goes into the psychology of giving, and this is hands down one of the simplest changes you can make that will create an even bigger impact. In This E...2023-03-0110 min
Barriers to EntryTom Puukko, Founder, Superdwell & FeathrThis week the gang is joined by Tom Puukko, the serial entrepreneur and founder of wallcoverings disruptor, Feathr, as well as new metaverse-focused startup, Superdwell. Tune in for a discussion that touches on everything from the conditions that uncover the opportunity to create new products, to the state of early adopters of metaverse in the A&D industry to Phil Collins helping to sell chocolate.
Connect with Tom Puukko on LinkedIn!
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- Finding inspiration at the intersection of design and technology (start at 7:08)
- The Superdwell origin and the dawn of the next techinological shift (start at 11...2023-02-2845 minMissions to MovementsOutline Your Personal Brand Story with Tania BhattacharyyaThere's 50 million people worldwide that claim themselves as creators. Even more fascinating? That equates to a $100 BILLION dollar industry, which leads me into today’s conversation with Tania Bhattacharyya, founder of Lumos Marketing, all about personal branding and the importance and relevance of it.In case you needed to hear this, you ARE a thought leader and a subject matter expert! I know there is something that you could talk about for hours that somebody else cannot. Tania shares so many gems around why nonprofit leaders need to be publishing content on LinkedIn, the self-assessment you can ta...2023-02-2236 minMissions to MovementsUsing Social Marketing to Attract, Retain & Convert Supporters with the NAACP & Red CrossWho says TikTok and Instagram are just for dancing videos? And more importantly, how do you create an impactful social media strategy to retain your supporters?Hailey Correll, Senior Director of Social Engagement, has helped the American Red Cross go completely viral on TikTok, amassing over 800,000 followers and 14 million likes!And in just 3 years, Trovon Williams, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the NAACP grew their Instagram following from 12,000 to 1.8 million by honing their authentic voice.Both Hailey and Trevon are breaking EVERYTHING down in this episode - from their strategies...2023-02-1532 minMissions to MovementsHow To Activate the Thought Leader Within You with Joey Womack from Goodie NationJoey Womack has done an exceptional job developing his personal brand, in addition to founding Goodie Nation, a nonprofit agency that celebrates diverse founders and social entrepreneurs. He’s been featured on Techstars, has been an instructor with General Assembly, plus he has over 13,000 followers on LinkedIn, and 57,000 followers on Instagram!We’re diving into all things thought leadership today: why Joey is tactical about contributing content on LinkedIn and why we need to “get over ourselves” when it comes to sharing our voice in a bigger way with the world. As a founder, you have a r...2023-02-0826 min
What the FundraisingUnsiloed: How Marketing & Fundraising Go Hand-in-Hand to Engage and Retain Your Donors with Simon MainwaringWhen we look at fundraising, we tend to silo marketing, acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship. But Simon Mainwaring, my guest on this episode of What the Fundraising, is explaining why in fact they are all a piece of the puzzle. He is breaking down for us the ways in which each element of the donor journey is a link in the chain that is indicative of the nonprofit’s overall brand. When we get the marketing right, our donors connect and invest for the long haul. As CEO of the strategic consulting firm We First Branding, Simon is all about lo...2023-02-0748 minMissions to MovementsCreative Ideas To Build An Engaged Board with Sabrina Walker HernandezSabrina Walker Hernandez has spent a whopping 25 years working in nonprofit management, fundraising and leadership. Listen to this success metric: she increased operational revenue from $750,000 to $2.5 million dollars and completed a $12 million comprehensive capital campaign in the third poorest county in the United States.Her superpower? She works with small nonprofit staff and boards to build strong relationships that convert more gifts and donors.Sabrina is a GEM in the space and so full of knowledge. Get ready to increase your fundraising capacity and recruit the most engaging board members....2023-02-0139 minMissions to MovementsHow VING & The Archewell Foundation Will Provide 1,000 Teens with $1,000 Each To Instill A New Generation of PhilanthropyOne of my favorite things to do is kick off the year with positive, inspiring individuals like Liz Lefkofsky, a philanthropist and founder of the VING project, a giving movement that empowers 14-18 year old teens to help others. In this episode, Liz takes us behind the scenes into how she established a collaborative partnership with the one and only Meghan Markle, and why they’re on a mission to give 1,000 “VINGs” to uplift amazing women in need.Episode Partner: This episode is presented by Feathr. Feathr is trusted by nonprofits of all shapes...2023-01-2537 min
What the FundraisingA Case for Life-Giving Culture, Community Building & The Future of Engagement with Danielle FarageWhen it comes to Gen Z, there is a cultural investigation going on that is challenging older generations to reflect and in many cases reset. Danielle Farage, my guest on this episode of What the Fundraising, is a “Workplace Futurist” helping the first fully digital generation create a new sense of work-life harmony. As Director of Growth & Marketing at Café, a platform fostering development and collaboration within hybrid environments, Danielle’s mission is to leverage technology in bridging the gap between leaders and talent. The result? Workplace cultures that are more inclusive, equitable, and dynamic. Our conversation touched on everyth...2023-01-2445 minMissions to MovementsBranding vs Marketing - Where Should You Start with Taylor ShanklinTaylor Shanklin is THE perfect person to talk to about creative trends, branding, and marketing. As the CEO & Founder of Barlele, a brand strategy and content marketing agency, she helps mission-minded companies and nonprofits create the most interesting and powerful brands possible.Today, Taylor inspires us to audit our branding and marketing efforts from the ground up. What do you want your vibe to be? What actually matters to your audience? Is your content speaking to their aspirations and motivations? Branding and marketing are not the same thing - and they need to be thought about separately...2023-01-1837 min
What the FundraisingThe Neurodivergent Nonprofit Part 2: Inclusion, Accommodations, and Access Principles that Funders Need to Know with Margaux JoffeWhen it comes to accessibility, do foundation’s insides match their outsides? This episode of What the Fundraising – the second of two parts – takes a closer look at how (or whether) funders embrace the full spectrum of disabilities, not just in the projects they fund but in the accessibility of their funds in the first place. Staying aligned to our missions means ensuring our systems are integral – and inclusive. My guest, Margaux Joffe, a groundbreaking voice on behalf of those with ADHD and neurodiversity in general, is helping us take a deep dive into how to be intentional about opening...2023-01-1730 min
What the FundraisingThe Neurodivergent Nonprofit Part 1: Superpowers, Challenges, Accommodations and Advocacy for the Neurodivergent Nonprofit Employee with Margaux JoffeSharing that I’m a person with ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) has definitely sparked feedback and conversation, which should come as no surprise. As Margaux Joffe, my guest on this episode of What the Fundraising is perfectly positioned to explain, neurodivergence is a reality across all kinds of workplaces in every imaginable sector. “It represents the diverse range of human brains and neurocognitive functioning that exists in our species,” says Margaux, an innovator and advocate for people with disabilities of all kinds, but most especially those who are not “neurotypical.” She is helping us understand both the challenges and enormo...2023-01-1738 minMissions to MovementsRyan Reynolds, Dionna Dorsey Calloway & David Griner Are On A Mission To Change The Face of The Creative Industry - Are You In?What happens when you combine the genius of Ryan Reynolds, David Griner (Adweek's International Editor and Host of the Adweek Podcast), and Dionna Dorsey Calloway (Founder of District of Clothing)? Together, they co-founded an incredible nonprofit called The Creative Ladder, focused on making creative industries more reflective of the communities they serve, while connecting, inspiring and elevating a new generation of creative leaders.Today, I am honored to speak with Dionna about the launch of The Creative Ladder, its mission, and more importantly, how we can ALL play a part in changing the future of...2023-01-1133 min
What the FundraisingCultivating the Unexpected: About Daring to Embrace the Art & Science of Serendipity with Dr. Christian BuschIs so-called “dumb luck” really so dumb? Or is it, in fact, the result of an invitation? As my guest on this episode of What the Fundraising explains, there’s an art and science to this thing called “serendipity.” Christian Busch, author of "The Serendipity Mindset: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck," is showing us how to cultivate the unexpected, with insights about why an abundant approach opens doors (and how staying small can literally cause us to miss good fortune right in our path). In addition to sharing fascinating research, Christian is also providing concrete strategies for shiftin...2023-01-1051 minMissions to MovementsLet's Get Intentional: Money, Mindset & Marketing with Ellen Yin, Renee Bowen, Tiffany Napper & Elise ArmitageAre you ready to get intentional with your money, mindset, and marketing? Well, I can’t wait to introduce you to some of my best friends in business, Ellen, Renee, Tiffany, and Elise.As we step into 2023, we thought it would be fun to co-host a 2-hour workshop on January 12th, and today, we’re giving you a sneak peek. Whether you are a CEO, a founder, a business creative, or a nonprofit marketer, this is designed for ALL of you. And shocker? The price point is $23!If you’re ready to get in on all of...2023-01-0433 min
What the Fundraising98. How a Metrics-Based Approach to Well-being Boosts Creativity and Outcomes with Arosha BrouwerWhen my guest on this episode of What the Fundraising peers into the future, she sees a world in which well-being isn’t an afterthought but the centerpiece of creativity, innovation, and productivity. As Co-Founder and CEO at Quan, Arosha Brouwer is creating a platform to support sustainable workplace environments through science-based inquiry and behavioral insight. Whether in a for-profit or nonprofit context, the focus is on measuring team and individual performance not just by net productivity but on holistic, long-term outcomes.Arosha brings to Quan tools acquired over years of working to optimize op...2023-01-0339 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits363. What's Working in Nonprofit Marketing + a Crash Course in Using Digital Ads to Grow Your Impact - Aidan AugustinMeet Aidan. This founder is the king of our favorite phrase “try stuff.” We love our buds at Feathr who are leading the way with digital marketing support for nonprofits. He recognizes marketing often gets a bad wrap, and he’s brought the case for why now is the time nonprofits need to lean in. Tune in for his expert tips and advice for the new digital marketing adapter 👨💻✌️💡LearnWebsite retargeting, email mapping, digital ad campaigns + more!Digital marketing 101 for the new adopterBest practices in digital marketing today + the need for testingToday’s Guest2022-12-1440 min
MLOps.communityFeathr: LinkedIn's High-performance Feature Store // David Stein // Coffee Sessions #120MLOps Coffee Sessions #120 with David Stein, Senior Staff Software Engineer at LinkedIn, Feathr: LinkedIn's Enterprise-Grade, High-Performance Feature Store co-hosted by Skylar Payne.
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When David started building Feathr, Feature Stores did not exist. That was not a term floating around at all. This was definitely one of the OG Feature Stores for sure!
We hear how the LinkedIn team got to this point, having an open source release, and how they used LinkedIn as an incubator to build a great product.
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David Stein is a tech lead at LinkedIn working o...2022-09-0253 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits316. Tapping Hollywood's Advisor: How to Partner with Celebrities to Grow Mission Impact - Sarah AdolphsonMeet Sarah. This Peace Corp alumna is an expert in entertainment strategy and engagement with extensive philanthropic experience working with many of the world’s leading global celebrities. And yet, there is nothing Hollywood about her love for doing good and the unique ways she unites celebrity and philanthropy. Tune in and understand the opportunity that exists for your mission🎧 💡LearnThe role of celebrity in philanthropyCore pillars of a successful campaign or event when working with a celebrity, influencer or corporationOpportunities that exist for nonprofits to partner with celebritiesThe mission story of The Ar...2022-08-3141 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits314. #AMA Fridays: Should I stay or should I go? Navigating a work transition. - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFREWe'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!Episode OverviewLeave us a voicemail! (2:00)Rachel Bearbower’s qu...2022-08-2629 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits313. Partnerships in Action: How Mobile Tech is Driving Social Impact - June Sugiyama & Meena PalaniappanOverviewMeet June & Meena. This dynamic tech-for-good team is on a global mission to empower girls with technology, and the results are quite extraordinary. Their combined expertise and grit is powering community-based technology projects in the developing world for the past two decades - and the effect is staggering. Tune in🎧💡LearnThe massive opportunity to put technological innovation to work for good.Importance of social media networks to enact positive change rather than spread misinformationCase Study: campaign to tackle vaccine hesitancy in Puerto RicoOverview of Atma Connect & Vodafone Americas FoundationE...2022-08-2446 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits312. Building Equitable + Sustainable Systems to Deepen Impact - Otisa EadsOverviewMeet Otisa. This Human Resources & Systems Strategist combines her great love for nonprofit HR with DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Justice) to ensure equitable hiring happens from the beginning. We’re chatting through how to acquire the best talent to take our missions further and why systems and mindsets are essential to making it happen. This is not your grandma’s operations nor DEI discussion. Join us and let’s level up together!💡LearnEquitable hiring practices 🙌Common missteps leaders make in hiringSystems creation for processes & evaluationsCommon unconscious biases baked into o...2022-08-2242 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits311. AMA: How Can Small Shop Nonprofits Build an Amazing Culture?- Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFREYou 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...2022-08-1932 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits310. De-Biasing the Workplace + Building Equitable Workplaces - Olanike Ayomide-MensahOverviewMeet Olanike. This equity strategist and executor is obsessed with building equity in the world - starting with the workplace. Diversity & Inclusion is trendy, but the transformation is slow and fatigue has set in. We're talking through biases, psychological safety and building spaces where everyone can thrive. "Being in all of these different pockets of life, it has taught me that so many issues of inequity and injustice are rooted in our human nature." Let's work through it together, friends.💡LearnGlobal perspective on DEI in the workplaceWhat it mea...2022-08-1748 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits308. Enneagram for Nonprofits: Part 4. External Dynamics - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Kishshana Palmer, CFREIt’s the final epsiode of our Enneagram Friday series, and we're betting you just might have been waiting for this one. Kishshana Palmer, CFRE is back to talk about how to utilize the Enneagram with your donors. She's bringing stories and examples, and they're ones we can relate to. Still haven’t taken the free test? No sweat - find it here and report back!Jon #9 - The PeacemakerBecky #2 - The HelperJulie #2 - The HelperToday’s GuestKishshana Palmer, Speaker, Educator, Trainer, Coach and Recovering Fundra...2022-08-1228 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits305. Enneagram for Nonprofits: Pt 3. Internal Dynamics - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Kishshana Palmer, CFREIt’s Enneagram Friday! Our Peacemaker and Helper hearts are geeked out around the enthusiasm and noise for our Friday Enneagram series. And now we’re moving from theory to application with the nonprofit leadership expert of our hearts: Kishshana Palmer, CFRE! Kish breaks down how to use the Enneagram internally with your fundraising shop: how it helps give grace to each other, how to flex it amidst team dynamics, and the good/bad/ugly she’s seen with different types over the years. Still haven’t taken the free test? No sweat - find it here and report back!2022-08-0534 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits304. Ask Before you Aid: The Danger of Compassion + Creating Sustainable Development - Dr. Bertrhude AlbertMeet Dr. Behrtrude Albert. Following a humbling trip to her native Haiti, she learned a valuable lesson: ask before you aid. Alongside her partner, they founded P4H Global and are revolutionizing the way education is delivered in Haiti by training teachers. “We don’t have what Haiti needs…but they do. Invest in their capacity then get out of the way to watch them transform their nation.” Boom! 🎤💥💡LearnThe dangers of compassion (& how it can undermine dignity)How she garnered 1.1M likes & 70K+ TikTok followers!The power of local partnerships: ask questions, understand streng...2022-08-0346 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits303. Disrupting Fundraising + Building Community for Veterans + Families - Anne Marie DoughertyOverviewMeet Anne Marie. She's also a marketer disguised as a fundraiser leveraging unmatched moxie and grit as CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, supporting the nation’s veterans and their families. She’s disrupting traditional fundraising models via a unique use of metrics, relationships, and results to maximize the foundation’s $80 million investment impact. It’s an entrepreneurial approach that’s permeating the entire organization - and growing. She’s got your 6!💡LearnWhat BWF is doing to support veterans with fertility supportUnique partnership approach to the NFL & USA Wheelchair Foot...2022-08-0149 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits302. Enneagram for Nonprofits: Pt. 2 How to Use It - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Ashley EngleOur Enneagram for Nonprofits Friday series started off with a bang last week! Last week we broke down the types - now we're putting them into action. Today we're talking about the correlation between relationships and the Enneagram and how to activate it in our personal and professional lives. Ashley Engle is back to breathe more insight and love into this conversation as we talk about how to flex the Enneagram - for good! Today’s GuestAshley Engle, Pastor of Spiritual Formation, The Well ChurchEpisode OverviewCorrelation be...2022-07-2928 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits298. Giving USA 2022: Breaking Down Philanthropy Trends - Elizabeth AbelOverviewMeet Elizabeth. She's baaaccckkk! The queen of interpreting philanthropic data reports is back in our house, and today we're breaking down Giving USA's 2002 Report. CCS's brilliant thought leader is explaining why dollars are up and donors are down, and how we can maximize that potential (and turn the tide of donor retention!). CCS is even giving away it's FREE breakdown of the report here (👈 waiting list, report dropping soon!) 🧐 💡LearnHigh-level overview of greatest Giving USA trends, surprises & data points we don't want to overlookPlanned giving and corporate giving trends are...2022-07-2038 minMissions to Movements3 Tips On How To Make Your Content Stand OutWe spend so much time on the hamster wheel of content creation, but oftentimes only 1-3% of our audience are actually seeing our posts. Not to mention - Instagram is starting to heavily prioritize reels and vertical content.What if we started asking ourselves, what would my audience find valuable today? How can I start a conversation and generate engagement? If you’re a content creator OR you’re tasked with creating content for your organization, this is the episode for you as I dive into 3 of my favorite tips to make your content stand out...2022-06-2912 minMissions to MovementsCreating a New Revenue Stream During COVID with The Birthday Party Project's Paige ChenaultPaige Chenault and her team of birthday enthusiasts celebrate the lives of children experiencing homelessness by throwing birthday parties and providing a “birthday in a bag” so no child goes without feeling celebrated on their special day. To date, The Birthday Party Project has hosted over 2,500 parties!Paige gets into the nitty gritty of their nonprofit’s social media strategy, how they curate meaningful brand partnerships with household names like Dr. Suess, Milkbar, and Southwest Airlines, and how in the heart of COVID, they created an entirely new revenue stream and expanded from 48 agency partners to 70!You’...2022-06-2250 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits286. The Impact Arc Framework: Unleash the Power of Storytelling - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFREJon and Becky are continuing to unpack our new Friday series, The Impact Arc, which is uncovering their secret formula...to, well, everything. Thanks to all who joined us last week as we kicked off discussions sharing how we fundraise, build events, campaigns, movements, community, and even our company too. Tune into this 3-part series breaking down the Impact Arc with this week's #2 pillar: Storytelling. Tune in to get all our best storytelling strategies and hacks. 🎧Episode OverviewTone setting: The power of telling authentic stories (2:20)Ethical storytelling (5:00)How to cre...2022-06-1732 minMissions to MovementsMy Process to Plan and Reach Quarterly GoalsAs Michael Hyatt famously says, “To accomplish our goals, we must distill our dreams into daily actions.” Now that Q3 is just around the corner, I’m diving into my quarterly planning process and sharing a recap of how well I actually did on my Q2 goals.Hear about the planner that has changed my life tremendously, how to break down your goals into actionable steps, and the importance of celebrating your achievements along the way.Ready to dig into some power-packed goal setting? Let’s do this.Episode Partner: This episode...2022-06-1512 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits285. How Allyship & Partnership Fueled a Community Project - Jonathan DodsonMeet Jon. This former banker turned developer-for-good is passionate about I’m creating value through new partnerships and projects in areas with tremendous potential. His interest in urban re-developments led to the creation of the internationally recognized Pivot project launching an economic revolution powering underserved citizens to stay, build, and thrive in their communities for generations. It’s one of the great underdog success stories we’ve heard on the podcast yet - and it happened in our own backyard of OKC! We're crazy proud to bring our community's story to you.💡LearnEquitable allyship...2022-06-1548 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits283. The Impact Arc Framework: Behold the Power of Staging - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE🚨 New Friday Series Alert! Jon and Becky are launching their new Friday series covering their secret formula...to, well, everything.It's high time we let you in on our very secret sauce to how we fundraise, build events, campaigns, movements, community, and even our company too. Tune into this 3-part series breaking down the Impact Arc. We kick off this week with our first of 3️⃣ convos: Behold the Power of Staging. EPISODE OVERVIEWThe workplace giving campaign that Becky and Jon created using the Impact Arc Framework (3:00)Success comes from the 90...2022-06-1042 minMissions to MovementsHow To Get What You Want with Julie SolomonYou’re about to get a front row seat into what my personal coaching and mastermind experience has been like working with Julie Solomon. One word? Transformational.Julie and I go deep today on limiting beliefs, how to work through and understand our origin stories, the #1 thing we HAVE to invest in to grow our business, and the secrets and strategies behind the launch of her brand new book, Get What You Want. Julie is also the host of the top charting Influencer Podcast, which has completely shaped my business over the last 4 years.I ca...2022-06-081h 02We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits282. Demystifying Peer Fundraising: Unleashing Community to Help Your Org Grow - Madeleine St. JohnMeet Madeleine. She helps nonprofits grow giving through strategic and creative community-building services at the nexus of donor engagement. Today, she's demystifying common myths surrounding peer fundraising and patiently outlining the opportunities existing for nonprofits today in a post-pandemic world. Tune in and bring your notepad for this convo that's gold🤩EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSMadeleine’s story and journey to where she is today (3:50)Common myths around peer fundraising (6:00)The opportunity for nonprofits today and the low hanging fruit with peer fundraising (15:00)Tactical steps for launching your peer fundraising program (24:00)Case study...2022-06-0848 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits281. How to Mobilize Volunteers + Grow Holistic Generosity - Rob PeabodyMeet Rob. After witnessing how complicated it could be to do good, he had a vision of making volunteering easier through the use of technology. VOMO takes away all the extra time that goes into managing volunteer events making it simple for you and your teammates to get involved in your own community. After this convo, you know we got nothing but FOMO for VOMO😜💡Learn:How to leverage technology to power our volunteersWhat volunteers are looking for today & how can we better engage themHow VOMO power volunteer management and organization onlineCase study examples of how...2022-06-0647 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits280. LIVE! from Phoenix: The Power of Collectives: Fundraising Circles and Giving Circles - Kyson Bunthuwong, Beverly Brooks Thompson, Chrissy Dupuy, Faith BoettgerJoin Jon + Becky for this Friday's episode alongside a panel of legit experts on The Power of Collectives: Fundraising Circles and Giving Circles. We talk how giving circles enable regular folks to pool their contributions and have proven to be one of the most effective ways to turn smaller gift dollars into a powerful force for community change. Special thanks to Virtuous for convening this discussion with our panel experts: Kyson Bunthuwong (Philanthropy Together), Beverly Brooks Thompson (Carter Global), Chrissy Dupuy (Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center), Faith Boettger (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys)....2022-06-0345 minMissions to MovementsWhat's Working Right Now on Instagram with Expert Natasha SamuelToday we’re getting tactical and nitty gritty with Instagram. From how to build authority with a small audience, the ins and outs of reels, Instagram Lives, why you shouldn’t freak out over hashtags, and what metrics to track.Does Instagram rank saves, comments, and shares higher than likes? What are the best tools for scheduling social media content?Natasha Samuel is an Instagram Strategist, podcaster, and YouTuber who helps small businesses shine online and her content is so inspirational and intentional. If you’ve been intimidated by Instagram Reels, keeping up with posting consis...2022-06-0143 minWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits279. Ethical Storytelling in Action: Developing Culturally Informed Narratives - Kristen MarstonMeet Kristen. This Hollywood narrative strategist and impact advisor develops culturally-informed narratives for companies like Netflix, HBO Max, MTV, Disney, and more for more than 100 major film and TV projects. As Chief Impact Officer of The League, she works at the intersection of culture and politics advocating for a future where everyone who makes up the New American Majority can act, engage, and thrive. We're talking about crafting narratives and creating media that is reflective of the communities our missions engage.LearnHow to inspire civic engagement, create systemic change, and craft culturally-informed narratives2022-06-0140 min