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CLATV Leader ShowcasePurpose & Profit Podcast - Out of Survival Mode: How Innovation Can Transform NonprofitsWhat if the key to nonprofit success isn’t just more funding, but better systems, leadership, and innovation?In this episode, hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna sit down with Dan Bentley, Managing Director of Impacto Consulting and host of the Innovate for Impact podcast. Dan’s work helps nonprofits break free from “survival mode” and become high-performing, impact-driven organizations. Drawing from both his for-profit background and nearly a decade of consulting in the social sector, Dan shares practical strategies for building resilient, innovative, and empowered teams, especially in the face of limited resources.Togethe...2025-06-2441 minPurpose & Profit PodcastOut of Survival Mode: How Innovation Can Transform NonprofitsWhat if the key to nonprofit success isn’t just more funding, but better systems, leadership, and innovation?In this episode, hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna sit down with Dan Bentley, Managing Director of Impacto Consulting and host of the Innovate for Impact podcast. Dan’s work helps nonprofits break free from “survival mode” and become high-performing, impact-driven organizations. Drawing from both his for-profit background and nearly a decade of consulting in the social sector, Dan shares practical strategies for building resilient, innovative, and empowered teams, especially in the face of limited resources.Togethe...2025-06-2441 minCLATV Leader ShowcasePurpose & Profit Podcast - From Somalia to the TV Studio: How to Shine a Light on Stories that MatterWhat does it take to tell stories that truly move people and move them to action? In an era flooded with misinformation and short attention spans, how do brands and causes break through the noise with truth, authenticity, and impact? In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, we explore those questions and more with a journalist who’s spent her life on the front lines of global storytelling.Dave Raley and Carly Berna welcome to the show award-winning journalist and host of Big [If True], Molly Thomas. Known for her fearless reporting on humanitarian crises and...2025-06-1039 minPurpose & Profit PodcastFrom Somalia to the TV Studio: How to Shine a Light on Stories that MatterWhat does it take to tell stories that truly move people and move them to action? In an era flooded with misinformation and short attention spans, how do brands and causes break through the noise with truth, authenticity, and impact? In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, we explore those questions and more with a journalist who’s spent her life on the front lines of global storytelling.Dave Raley and Carly Berna welcome to the show award-winning journalist and host of Big [If True], Molly Thomas. Known for her fearless reporting on humanitarian crises and...2025-06-1039 minPurpose & Profit PodcastThe Intersection of Funding, Purpose, and LeadershipWhat does it look like to build a company—and a life—rooted in both purpose and profit? In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, we sit down with William Norvell, a top 1% podcaster, investor, and trusted advisor to faith-driven entrepreneurs. William brings a wealth of experience, from co-founding Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor, to his current work with Forte, a company on a mission to democratize mental health in the workplace.With an MBA from Stanford and a unique journey that spans investment banking, private equity, and startup leadership, William offers a candi...2025-05-2743 minPurpose & Profit PodcastCharity: Water On How to Be Disruptive with a Purpose¥In this episode of Purpose & Profit, co-hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna sit down with Brady Josephson, VP of Marketing & Growth at charity: water, to explore what it really takes to be disruptive—not just in marketing, but within an organization’s culture and strategy.Brady shares behind-the-scenes stories from the bold and sometimes controversial Dreamers campaign, as well as the inspiration and vision behind The Experience Lab—a multi-year, high-investment initiative designed to transform donor engagement. He also discusses how charity: water is reducing friction in decision-making, empowering “doers,” and embracing internal disruption to stay agile a...2025-05-1338 minPurpose & Profit PodcastFrom Detergent to Purpose: Lessons in Nonprofit Leadership with Author David RhodeIn this episode of Purpose and Profit, we sit down with nonprofit innovator, author, and branding expert, David Rhode, for an engaging and insight-packed conversation about what it really takes to lead and grow a nonprofit organization in today’s world.David shares how his early career at Procter & Gamble shaped his strategic mindset, offering key branding lessons that translate surprisingly well to the nonprofit space. He dives into the philosophy behind his award-winning book, Passion Isn’t Enough, revealing why heart alone isn’t enough, and what you need to pair it with to truly make an imp...2025-04-2939 minPurpose & Profit PodcastThe Art of Engagement Framework with Kenny JahngIn this episode of Purpose & Profit, co-hosts Carly Berna and Dave Raley sit down with Kenny Jahng—strategic advisor, digital agency founder, and AI expert—who has dedicated his career to helping mission-driven leaders cut through the noise and build meaningful engagement with their audiences. With an impressive background that spans business, ministry, and nonprofit leadership, Kenny shares key insights from his Art of Engagement framework, which helps organizations clarify their message and connect with the right people.Through this conversation, Kenny breaks down the Authority Pillar—a critical component of engagement that focuses on definin...2025-04-1542 minPurpose & Profit PodcastScaling Smarter: How Nonprofits Can Amplify Their ImpactIn this episode of the Purpose & Profit Podcast, hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna sit down with Mohamed Osman and Ali Metcalf from Spring Impact, a nonprofit dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations scale their impact effectively in both the UK and the US.Mohamed, Spring Impact’s CEO, brings over two decades of experience in health, social enterprise, and humanitarian work, including his time as Global Grants Director at the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Ali, a Managing Consultant at Spring Impact, has worked on projects from Uganda to the UK, scaling solutions in parenting, education, health, and community development.Th...2025-04-0136 minPurpose & Profit PodcastHow to Talk to AI with Dave Raley & Carly BernaAI is transforming the way nonprofit organizations operate, but for many leaders, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Purpose and Profit Podcast, your co-hosts, Carly Berna and Dave Raley, break down how leaders can confidently embrace AI to enhance their work.From using AI for brainstorming and decision-making to balancing machine-powered insights with human judgment, Carly and Dave share practical strategies. They also highlight key AI trends for 2025 and the AI-powered tools making the biggest impact.Also in this episode, Dave and Carly talk about:...2025-03-1829 minPurpose & Profit PodcastGoFundMe and the Intersection of Impact and InfluenceIn this episode of Purpose and Profit Podcast, Dave Raley and Carly Berna are pleased to welcome Amit Meredith to the show! Amit is the Head of Marketing for “GoFundMe,” overseeing brand strategy, marketing activations, and growth in an effort to help connect people with causes they care about.With a background working for companies like Warner Bros. Discovery, Samsung, and Boots UK, as well as higher education institutions and nonprofits, Amit is uniquely qualified to talk about the giving landscape today and how nonprofits can view that landscape in order to maximize their fundraising effor...2025-02-1842 min
Responsive Lab PodcastEpisode 13: Sustainable Giving Unlocked with Dave RaleyIn this episode of The Responsive Lab, your Virtuous co-hosts, Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus, welcome Imago Consulting founder, Purpose and Profit Podcast co-host, popular speaker, and best-selling author, Dave Raley!
Dave begins the conversation by introducing his new book, The Rise of Sustainable Giving: How the Subscription Economy is Transforming Recurring Giving and What Nonprofits Can Do to Benefit, which recently became Amazon’s #1 new release for Nonprofit Organizations and Charities ahead of its official launch date.
He explains how the subscription economy has changed everything for nonprofits, and how it will continue to transform how people look at gi...2025-02-1138 minPurpose & Profit PodcastUnveiling The Rise of Sustainable Giving with Dave RaleyIn this exciting new episode of Purpose and Profit Podcast, Carly Berna has the unique opportunity to interview fellow co-host, Dave Raley, on his new book, The Rise of Sustainable Giving: How the Subscription Economy is Transforming Recurring Giving and What Nonprofits Can Do to Benefit, which became Amazon’s #1 new release for Nonprofit Organizations and Charities before its official launch date!
Dave Raley begins by explaining the 3-year process that went into writing this book, which began with a passion to increase generosity among nonprofits around the world.
Dav...2025-02-0437 minPurpose & Profit PodcastTools for Growing a Giving CommunityIn this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Dave Raley and Carly Berna are joined by Grapevine Founder and CEO, Emily Rasmussen, for an exciting discussion about an exciting and growing trend known as crowdgranting.
Emily founded Grapevine, an organization dedicated to bringing people and communities together to further the giving movement, and she shares her passion for giving and how she has managed to share it with the world.
Next, she dives into the definition of a “Giving Circle” and what it means to build one, offering real-world examples alon...2025-01-2140 minPurpose & Profit PodcastAdopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset: How to Be Disruptive in Any IndustryIn this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, we’re excited to welcome back Sheeba Philip! Sheeba is a visionary leader with 25 years of experience at the intersection of business and purpose. During her career, she has transformed iconic brands like Oreo, JCPenney, and Jell-O, while also leading impactful nonprofit initiatives to combat human trafficking and create jobs for women in East Africa.
Sheeba currently leads a global advisory practice, equipping CEOs of purpose-driven funds, brands, and organizations to achieve transformational growth.
Sheeba begins her conversation with Dave and Carly tal...2025-01-0737 minPurpose & Profit PodcastThe Power of Invented HolidaysIn this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, your co-hosts, Carly Berna and Dave Raley, talk about the power of invented holidays and the concept of shared moments that rally people together around a common cause or idea. How do these shared moments across these various invented holidays relate to the for-profit and nonprofit sector and why might it be important to recognize as professionals in the industry? Is there an untapped opportunity there? That’s what Carly and Dave are looking to uncover in this episode.
They begin by defining what invented holidays are...2024-12-1028 minPurpose & Profit PodcastInnovation for Social Change with Leah KralIn this episode of Purpose and Profit Podcast, your co-hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna are joined by Leah Kral, a consultant, public speaker, and author of the book, Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results.
Beginning with the concept of “Nonprofit Innovation,” Leah dives into what innovation can look like for nonprofits, how it isn’t just a for-profit tactic for success, and how innovation comes in all shapes and sizes – from major social changes that affect entire people groups, to smaller, systematic changes that streamline inter-organizational processes.
2024-11-2635 minPurpose & Profit PodcastHow to Ask Powerful Questions with Chad LittlefieldIn this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly Berna and Dave Raley are joined by co-founder of We and Me, Chad Littlefield, for a conversation about connection and the benefits of asking powerful questions.
They begin by diving into what it means to create impactful conversations and the idea of “connection over content” as a means of fostering transparency and trust.
Chad laters defines the “we” method that enhances dialogue and collaboration in one’s organization, and offers strategies that for-profit and nonprofit leaders alike can employ to build a culture o...2024-11-1246 minPurpose & Profit PodcastGetting Major League Results with Minor League ResourcesIn this episode of Purpose of Profit Podcast, Dave Raley and Carly Berna are joined by RKD Group’s Justin McCord for a discussion about how to create an experience that drives the value of your organization’s product or service.
Justin begins by sharing his experiences working in sports as a marketer. He explains what it’s like to compete for the entertainment dollar and how to differentiate your organization from others in the industry.
Together with Dave and Carly, Justin dives into the practical applications of what it mean...2024-10-2934 minPurpose & Profit PodcastA Recipe for Success: How to Pair Vision Casting and Vision CarryingIn this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly Berna and Dave Raley are joined by business and nonprofit leader, Jeff Henderson, for an inside look at how to grow your vision and to be ready for whatever comes next on your organizations path to success.
Jeff shares his experiences working with well-known organizations such as the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, Chick-fil-A and North Point Ministries – one of the largest churches in America – and highlights some of the challenges and successes he faced, revealing some insightful tips and strategies on how nonprofits can achieve their ulti...2024-10-1542 minPurpose & Profit Podcast7 Habits of Highly Effective Nonprofit LeadersIn this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly Berna and Dave Raley dive into the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Nonprofit Leaders and offer key insights for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders, emphasizing the importance of leadership, strategy, and sustainability in driving impact.
Carly and Dave start by exploring the first habit—how to move from data to strategy. They discuss how successful fundraisers gather insights, work with trusted advisors, and create actionable plans to move their organizations forward. Next, they cover why focusing on what works, rather than constantly putting out fires, is a game-changer fo...2024-10-0234 minPurpose & Profit PodcastLessons from American Idol with Nonprofit Expert Dana SnyderIn this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Dave and Carly are joined by nonprofit expert Dana Snyder to talk about some of the lessons she learned from working on American Idol, and how those lessons can be applied to increasing your monthly donor programs as nonprofit leaders.
Dana is the founder of Positive Equation and the host of “Missions to Movements” podcast. She is also the author of her latest book, “The Monthly Giving Mastermind - A Framework to Build, Grow & Sustain Subscriptions for Good.”
Dana reveals some key insights from her book and offers tips on ho...2024-09-1741 minPurpose & Profit PodcastChick-fil-A’s Approach to Creating and Sustaining a Culture of InnovationWelcome to Season 5 of Purpose & Profit Podcast! In our first episode, we’re kicking things off with Chick-fil-A’s very own Officer VP of Innovation, David Farmer!
In this episode, David joins Carly Berna and Dave Raley to discuss how innovation and entrepreneurship collide, and how nonprofits can benefit from change while staying true to their core values and beliefs.
David begins by telling a fascinating drive-thru innovation story, and later, a different story about how prototyping can become an important step toward healthy growth in one’s organization.
Together, David, Carly and Dave i...2024-09-0343 minPurpose & Profit PodcastLessons in Innovation: Tapping into the Power of NostalgiaIn this episode of Purpose and Profit Podcast, Carly and Dave talk about the power of nostalgia in boosting innovation in your business or non-profit.
They begin by sharing the history of the word “nostalgia” and reveal its varying definitions over the years as our culture has evolved.
They dive into familiar topics that bring about nostalgia such as Disneyland, Super Bowl commercials, and the Barbie movie, and talk about how utilizing nostalgia can be a great way to invite your supporters to identify with your organization’s story.
Other topics...2024-07-3028 minPurpose & Profit PodcastLessons in Leadership Transition with Steve WoodworthIn this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Dave and Carly bring in Masterworks CEO Steve Woodworth to discuss the workplace culture between for-profits and non-profits, and how transitions between members of leadership can ultimately benefit or harm your organization’s strategy.
Steve talks about his new book, "Lost in Transition: Lessons from the Most Disastrous and Successful Ministry Successions” and shares some of his own stories from his 40-year career as a for-profit and non-profit leader.
Together with Carly and Dave, Steve offers insights into creating healthy cultures and give advice to business leaders about effe...2024-07-1643 minPurpose & Profit PodcastThe Hidden Drawback of Expertise: Overcoming a Narrow MindsetIn this episode of the Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly and Dave dive into some of the potential limitations of expertise and how this can sometimes threaten to hold us back when it comes to breaking ground in new areas as a nonprofit organization or a for-profit business.
Together, they define and characterize what Dave calls an “Outside Mindset,” as well as examine the relationship between humility and curiosity in fostering innovation. They glean insight from David Epstein's book, "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World,” as well as Liz Wiseman’s book, “Rookie Smarts: Wh...2024-07-0238 minPurpose & Profit Podcast8 Practices at the Intersection of Innovation and Impact with Gabe CooperHow do you define the word “Responsive?” In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly and Dave sit down with Virtuous CEO, Gabe Cooper, to answer this question. Gabe is the author of the books Responsive Fundraising and The Responsive Nonprofit.
Gabe dives into his new book, The Responsive Nonprofit, and breaks down the strategies for being more responsive. In the book, he identifies 8 key principles for accomplishing this, including change management, revenue operations, and breaking down silos. Gabe also talks about how setting up goals that are mutually agreed upon and trusted in your organization can ulti...2024-06-1835 minPurpose & Profit PodcastDickies and Fashion: How to Innovate without Losing Your CoreIn this episode, Carly and Dave sit down with Donna Lucas, an experienced for-profit and non-profit marketer who has helped transform big-time businesses like Dickies, Adidas, and Benetton.
Donna shares some lessons on how to introduce innovative products and techniques into the marketplace that seek to maintain core customers, engage new consumers and capitalize on untapped revenue opportunities.
Diving into an evolution story of how Dickies became more than just a worker’s brand but was able to transition into an international fashion brand dominating multiple new markets, Donna reveals some helpful how-to insights on ho...2024-06-0446 minPurpose & Profit PodcastContent without Connection is Worth LessToday's episode is about learning and growth in the context of connection.
In this episode, Dave and Carly discuss how, after years of giving talks, training, and teaching, both have seen how important feelings of safety and belonging are to the learning process. In other words, trying to deliver content without connection is worth, well, less.
If you want learning and growth to occur, creating a culture where people feel safe and connected is important.
Episode Topics:
Cultivating a safe and collaborative environment is essential for effective teaching and leadership.
2024-05-2138 minPurpose & Profit PodcastHow Disney Got It’s Magic BackToday’s episode is about making magic – or rather, how to get the magic back when it’s been lost. Every organization and institution goes through periods when it loses the “magic” that made it great in the first place.
Dave and Carly dive deep into a dark period in one of the most famous companies in the world – Disney. The duo dives into the lessons that leaders can apply from a time when Disney rediscovered and restored its focus on its core driver.
Topics Include
The surprising power in answering the question “what business...2024-05-0732 minPurpose & Profit PodcastLeadership Lessons from Blockbuster, Boston Market, and Compassion InternationalToday’s conversation is about creating an atmosphere for success in nonprofits and for-profit organizations.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Tom Beck. Tom has more than thirty years of leadership experience. His operational experience ranges from innovating in the video rental business to opening one of the first three Blockbuster Stores in the Midwest to building the Boston Market and Einstein Bagels franchises.
Tom now serves with Compassion International as Chief People and Culture Officer, helping to guide the international charity as they empower local churches to provide individualized and holistic care to c...2024-04-2344 minPurpose & Profit PodcastPurpose-Driven Leadership: Navigating Redemptive Entrepreneurship and Impact-Driven BusinessToday's episode is about redemptive entrepreneurship and creating impact-driven businesses and nonprofits.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Dan Reed, a partner at Praxis Capital. Praxis is a venture-building ecosystem with a redemptive imagination, supporting founders, funders, and innovators motivated by faith to address the major issues of our time. Dan is inspired by the potential of generous, forward-thinking capital to catalyze cultural transformation.
The group discusses the concept of redemptive entrepreneurship and ventures, exploring the importance of leadership qualities and ethical extremes within nonprofits and the business realm. Redemptive entrepreneurship emerges as a...2024-04-1050 minPurpose & Profit PodcastCulture Built My Brand: Navigating TransformationToday's episode is about creating an intricate relationship between brand and culture.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Ted Vaughn, Partner at Historic Agency, author of Culture Built My Brand, and the host of the Future Nonprofit Podcast. He has worked with hundreds of organizations, guiding them through the intricacies of brand-building and executive leadership. Ted’s role as the leader of client transformation at Historic underscores his commitment to helping both for-profit and nonprofit brands thrive in today's dynamic landscape.
The group talked about Ted's expertise and research on executive leadership, brand de...2024-03-2741 minPurpose & Profit PodcastThe Generosity Crisis and Unleashing Radical ConnectionToday's conversation covers everything from The Generosity Crisis to unleashing radical connection, moving from heart to wallet, and how artificial intelligence is transforming the nonprofit world.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Nathan Chappell, the co-author of the award-winning book The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges. With over two decades of nonprofit leadership experience, Nathan is on a mission to reignite generosity and transform the future of fundraising through responsible AI.
The group discusses the evolving playbook of philanthropy and the intersection of the heart, wal...2024-03-1242 minPurpose & Profit PodcastUnlocking Subscriptions with Robbie Kellman Baxter: Strategies for Sustainable Revenue and Customer EngagementToday's first episode of Season 4 is about understanding the subscription economy and how companies have changed over the years.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Robbie Kellman Baxter, the author of two books, including “The Forever Transaction: How to Build a Subscription Model So Compelling, Your Customers Will Never Want to Leave” and “The Membership Economy.”
Robbie has worked on subscription programs with renowned organizations like Netflix, the NBA, Microsoft, and The Wall Street Journal.
Kellman Baxter is the host of “Subscription Stories,” where she interviews business leaders about how they’re using subsc...2024-02-2747 minPurpose & Profit PodcastWhat Greeting Cards and AI Have in CommonAI. It’s been the buzzword of the past year, and the hype doesn’t seem to be slowing. Today’s conversation is about how leaders can make good use of AI tools in 2024.
Join Dave and Carly as they talk about how Artificial Intelligence is transforming various industries and aspects of our daily lives. Dave shares lessons and insights from hundreds of hours researching, speaking on, experimenting with, and using different AI tools.
They’ve also seen where leaders get hung up, paralyzed, and overwhelmed with AI, and share several examples of ways to think abou...2024-02-0634 minPurpose & Profit PodcastHow Good Gets Done in the World - Barna ResearchToday’s episode is about the dynamics of positive change, how U.S. adults perceive the role of non-profits and for-profits in that change, and how leaders can better respond to disruption by understanding the times.
Dave and Carly welcome guest Matt Randerson, VP of Growth & Operations at Barna Group, a research organization that provides data and insights at the intersection of faith and culture.
As VP of growth, Matt plays a crucial role in collaborating closely with clients and partners to design and execute research projects that address their most pressing questions.
2024-01-2341 minPurpose & Profit PodcastBreakthrough Insights from Mentoring 5,000 Executive Leaders at Organizations like Chick-fil-AToday's episode is about personal and organizational leadership insights gleaned from nearly 50 years of executive mentorship of more than 5,000 senior executives.
Dave and Carly welcome guest and executive mentor Bobb Biehl. Bobb has left an indelible mark as a consultant, coach, and mentor. He is a prolific author, with 35 leadership and management tools in the area of personal and organizational development. His books and resources have shaped the landscape of personal and professional development.
Bobb has been a trusted advisor to multiple companies including Chick-fil-A, Furniture Row, Cru, and the European Leadership Forum. His expertise has...2024-01-0936 minPurpose & Profit PodcastBreaking Barriers and Confronting AssumptionsToday's episode is about preparing for innovation and not letting roadblocks stop non-profit and for-profit organizations from growing.
Dave and Carly welcome guest Stewart Severino. Stewart has spent 25 years in the MarTech industry, working with notable brands such as United Airlines, Waste Management, and Intrawest Resorts. His unique blend of experience has helped many big companies and foster tech startups. Stewart draws from his rich background, offering practical insights into thinking outside the box and overcoming challenges in the dynamic landscapes of today’s organization.
Through the episode, Stewart emphasizes innovation practices and developing audience retent...2023-12-1234 minPurpose & Profit PodcastBeyond the Keys: Jade Simmons Redefines Purpose for Personal and Professional SuccessToday's episode is about redefining purpose for personal and professional success.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Jade Simmons, a phenomenal pianist on a mission to redefine purpose. Immerse yourself in her story of shifting from performing for audiences to using the piano to move and transform them instead.
Nicknamed “Classical Music’s #1 Maverick” and named one of the Best Keynote Speakers, Jade has helped companies like Barron’s, Royal Bank of Canada, Raytheon, the Hershey Company, Pfizer, and Nationwide.
Jade sparks shifts in mindset and empowers audiences to embark on a jour...2023-11-2835 minPurpose & Profit PodcastDisney and the Intersection of Creativity and BusinessToday's episode is about the need for more creativity and business in creating powerful experiences that move the mission forward for nonprofits and businesses alike.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Theron Skees, veteran Disney Imagineering Creative Executive and owner of The Designer’s Creative Studio. Theron has 30 years of experience domestic and international across themed entertainment, creative, and design, including 23 years with The Walt Disney Company as an Imagineer.
Theron has worked all over the world, creating powerful experiences that deliver business results. His work can be seen worldwide. Just in his time...2023-11-1448 min
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits486. Unlocking Your Working Genius for Innovation + Impact - Dave RaleyMeet Dave. He’s an expert in sustainable innovation🚀 helping nonprofits and businesses create profitable growth. He’s the founder of Imago Consulting, the author of a weekly trendspotting report called 🌊The Wave Report, and the co-founder of the Purpose & Profit Podcast with co-host Carly Berna. On the podcast today, he’s guiding us through the Working Genius framework sharing how it can enable effective collaboration and foster innovation. We’re also diving into how the subscription economy has opened doors for nonprofits to tap into recurring revenue models. Get ready to work in a new way filled with joy and growth...2023-11-0851 minPurpose & Profit PodcastImpact Uprising: 3 Insights from 470 Conversations with Nonprofit LeadersToday's episode is about innovating change and how we can redefine giving.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome friends and co-founders of We Are For Good Jon McCoy and Becky Endicott. Jon and Becky founded We Are For Good in 2020 and in just a few short years, have released more than 470 episodes with more than half a million downloads.
Their show celebrates the impact uprising – shining a light on the power of philanthropy and equipping this generation of nonprofit leaders, social impact players, and passionate Do-Gooders.
The group discusses Jon and Becky’s insp...2023-10-3143 minPurpose & Profit PodcastFrom High Fashion to Homelessness: A Journey of PurposeToday’s episode is about the transformative power of innovation, risk-taking, and adaptability in for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Richard Newcomb. Over more than three decades, Richard served as the Senior Vice President of Sales for Byer, a multi-brand design, marketing, and manufacturing company. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Hong Kong. In his time in leadership, Richard worked with many brands, including Kohl’s, Dillard’s, and Hudson’s.
A seasoned veteran of the fashion industry, Richard made a remarkable transition to the wor...2023-10-1740 minPurpose & Profit PodcastNFL and the Integration of Sports, Causes, and PhilanthropyToday's episode is about creating meaningful relationships between influencers and nonprofits.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Kayla Bradham. Kayla is the host of Legacy After the Locker Room podcast, a member of the NFL Alumni Association, and Executive Vice President of the Sports Philanthropy Network.
Kayla is a strategic and inspirational influencer and pioneer in the world of sports philanthropy. Her story serves as an inspiring example of how passion and purpose can drive meaningful change. She taught sports management at Northwestern, where she discovered her purpose to create stronger, healthier, and mo...2023-10-0332 minPurpose & Profit PodcastSeaWorld, Royal Caribbean, Nickelodeon and the Intersection of Purpose and Themed EntertainmentToday's episode is about the lessons we can learn from cultivating great experiences from brands such as Mattel Toys, the Harlem Globetrotters, Dollywood, SeaWorld, Royal Carribean Cruise Lines and more. .
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Anthony Esparza. Among other roles, Esparza served as Chief of Guest Experiences at Carnival Cruise Lines and Chief Creative Officer at SeaWorld during a time of rapid transformation. Today as an advisor and creative consultant, provides expert insights, vision, creativity, commentary, and operational business review for multiple companies. Anthony has spent his career creating a fun environment for a g...2023-09-1939 minPurpose & Profit PodcastSix Mistakes Leaders Make All Too Often With InnovationToday’s episode is about leaders navigating innovation and team building in the workplace.
Join Dave and Carly as they talk about 6 mistakes leaders make with innovation. In his career and in his work with Imago Consulting, Dave has consulted with and spoken to hundreds of organizations about innovation. In today’s episode, he shares six mistakes that he’s made and seen other leaders make when it comes to leading innovation.
Today's topics:
How to avoid common mistakes leaders make in innovation.
Why discipline is a key ingredient to successful innovatio...2023-05-3128 minPurpose & Profit PodcastWhy America Gives and the Changing Landscape of GenerosityToday’s show is about blurring the lines between generosity and tax-deductible charitable giving.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Krista Lamp, Senior Direct of Brand, Events, and Communication for Classy, an affiliate of GoFundMe. Prior to joining Classy, Krista spent more than 15 years in various public relations roles, managing and developing PR strategy clients in the CPG and technology space. They discuss the recently released report “Why America Gives” from Classy – fundraising software that encourages more people to give and get more involved in nonprofits over time. The company has helped nonprofit...2023-05-1630 minPurpose & Profit PodcastThe NBA and the Integration of Brands and CausesToday's conversation is about companies growing their market by bringing together brands and cause marketing.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Taylor Smiley the lead partnership at LERMA. Starting with the NBA, Taylor had his dream job – he always loved sports and scored a job with the NBA. He had the privilege of working with NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility program. After the NBA, he felt called to New Orleans to help the community after Hurricane Katrina. He started the organization called ELEVATE – a non-profit that is still operating today. T...2023-05-0241 minPurpose & Profit PodcastCrypto Fundraising and the Future of GivingToday's episode is about crypto philanthropy and how it is impacting the non-profit world.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Pat Duffy, the co-founder of The Giving Block. Pat has been featured in Time Magazine, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, Associated Press, ABC News, and CNBC. He and his partner Alex Wilson developed a solution for charities, universities, and other non-profits to fundraise using cryptocurrencies.
Shortly after realizing the benefits of donating cryptocurrency, the two created the Giving Block, and it quickly established itself as the lead...2023-04-1841 minPurpose & Profit PodcastSubscriptions - the Good, the Bad, and the Opportunity in 2023Today's episode talks about the changing state of the Subscription Economy and the future of recurring revenue for nonprofits and businesses.
Dave and Carly dive into the ups and downs of subscriptions over the past couple of years. Subscription businesses have grown five times faster than traditional businesses over the past 10 years. Research shows that the average American had 6.7 subscriptions in 2022, up from 4.2 in 2019.
But it’s not all roses. Some mature subscription services are struggling to add new users. Other subscriptions are finding it difficult to retain customers without a “forever promise.”
Let's ta...2023-04-0431 minPurpose & Profit PodcastPurpose Driven Engagement: Linking Organizational Purpose and Revenue PerformanceJoin Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Claudio Ludovisi, the Assistant Dean of Marketing, Strategy, and Corporate Relations at the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University. Ludovisi has been a scholar-practitioner for 25 years in marketing leadership, spending time leading at brands such as Disney/ABC, and NBC.
Ludovisi is studying the relationship between organizational purpose and customer engagement.
In this episode, Ludovisi talks about the purpose of a brand and the links in research between successful businesses with high purpose and performance. The strategy, and how for-profit brands and non-profits can...2023-03-2140 minPurpose & Profit PodcastWorking Genius: 6 Ways to Implement and Sustain InnovationToday's conversation is discussing 6 ways to improve work productivity and sustainability in a company.
Do you ever feel like some tasks are too difficult for you to finish? Or a group project is not successfully done?
Dave and Carly deep dive into the business model Working Genius, an assessment test that analyzes your strength and weakness in projects. Working Genius is used by companies to enhance teamwork. Dave and Carly share their experience implementing the productivity test in their businesses and how it will change forprofits and nonprofits in the future.
Today's topics:2023-03-0729 minPurpose & Profit PodcastInnovation, Optimization, and the Future of MarketingToday's show is about innovation, optimization, and the future of marketing.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Tim Kachuriak. Tim is the founder and Chief Innovation Officer & Optimization Officer for NextAfter, a fundraising research lab consultancy and training institute that works with charities, nonprofits, and NGOs to help them grow their resources. (And, sponsor of Season 2 of the podcast!)
Kachuriak is also the co-founder and board member of the Human Coalition and serves on several other boards. He is the author of “Optimize Your Fundraising,” and lead researcher, and co-author of the “Online Fundrai...2023-02-2829 minPurpose & Profit PodcastCollaboration, Competition, and Enduring Hope for Leaders After Idealism FadesToday's show is about disillusionment and staying rooted in God when life seems to fall apart.
Peter is the President and CEO of Hope International, a global nonprofit focusing on economic development around the world. He is also the author of Rooting for Rivals, Gift of Disillusionment, and much more.
Join Dave and Carly as they talk about:
Peter’s career and his work with organizations and nonprofits.
Peter's books, including:
Rooting for Rivals: How Collaboration and Generosity Increase the Impact of Leaders, Charities, and Churches, and
The Gift of Disillusionment: Enduring Hope for Le...2023-02-2132 minPurpose & Profit PodcastThe Super Bowl, He Gets Us, and Challenger BrandsToday's episode is about challenger and cause-oriented brands.
Join Dave and Carly as they welcome their guest Jon Lee. Jon is the Brand Leadership Principal for LERMA, an advertising agency dedicated to challenging creativity for good. The agency recently launched three different ads in the Super Bowl 2023 – one for Avocados from Mexico, and two spots for a campaign near and dear to Jon’s heart - He Gets Us.
Jon has been serving national brands for two decades, including Salvation Army, Lifeway Christian Resources, Fruit of Loom , Interstate Batteries, Dallas Cowboys, and many more.
Da...2023-02-1540 minPurpose & Profit PodcastInnovation, Pizza Hut, and Moving from a Sales to Marketing FocusToday's show is all about satisfying customers whether that is through non-profit organizations or big corporations.
Join Dave and Carly as they break down the who, why, and how to provide the best long-term marketing goals.
Today's guest is Ken Calwell who serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Compassion International. Before he worked for one of the largest non-profit organizations, he spent his career in the food industry as the Chief Marketing Officer at Domino's Pizza, Wendy’s International, as Director of New Product Development at Pizza Hut, and CEO and President of Papa Murphy’s.2023-02-0644 minPurpose & Profit PodcastPurpose and Profit- Season 2 TeaserThe time has finally come. Season 2 of the Purpose and Profit Podcast is upon us! This episode is a quick tease for what is to come this season.
This season includes a variety of topics relevant to leaders of causes and brands alike, including:
Lessons on innovation from the inventor of stuffed crust pizza to innovation at one of the world’s largest charities.
Insights on collaboration between competitors, and the gift of disillusionment (really, it can be a gift!).
The power of challenger brands and purpose-driven marketing.
The synergy between optimization, innovation, and the power of...2023-01-3105 min
Purpose & Profit PodcastNetflix, Monthly Donations, and The Subscription EconomyThe Subscription Economy is here, and it’s changing how both brands and causes think about and provide value.
Customer and donor loyalty is declining, but the rise of recurring subscriptions is changing expectations and providing a way to generate sustainable, ongoing revenue, while also providing unique value to customers and donors.
In this final episode of Season One, we talk about the big business of subscriptions today, and how nonprofits and brands alike can do to tap into the Subscription Economy. Hint - it’s not as simple as taking your existing product or fund...2022-05-2529 min
Purpose & Profit PodcastCharity: Water, Subscription Giving, and Measuring Marketing PerformanceCharity: Water is one of the nation’s leading charities. It has been the subject of a lot of press over the years, and for good reason. It has been one of the best modern examples of a cause-based approach to nonprofit fundraising, community building, and unconventional approaches to philanthropy.
Recorded in 2021, we talked to Chief Revenue Officer at Charity: Water, MZ Goodman. MZ comes from a diverse background, including work at The New York Times, Ralph Lauren, and Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow’s modern lifestyle brand.
We cover a number of topics with MZ, including:
...2022-05-1738 min
Purpose & Profit PodcastCrypto, Innovation, and How to Respond to New TechnologiesToday’s episode is all about crypto, cryptocurrency, crypto donations.
Our guest, Evan Johnson serves as Senior Director of Mass Market Fundraising at Project Hope. Evan helped Project Hope get on board with accepting donations of cryptocurrency in the previous year and until recently had received very few donations.
Then, Russia invaded Ukraine. Project Hope moved into action to help the Ukrainian people and those impacted by shipping essential medicines and medical supplies to assist Ukrainians. Since then, they’ve seen revenue via crypto donations increase 88-fold.
While crypto is still a small perc...2022-05-1036 min
Purpose & Profit PodcastDisney, Storytelling, and Creating Memorable ExperiencesToday’s show is all about storytelling, crafting memorable experiences, and the world of themed entertainment.
Our guest is Mel McGowan, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Storyland Studios. Mel got his start in film, design, and spent a decade at the Disney Company. You’ve probably heard the term “Imagineer” — someone who combines the art and the craft of telling stories in three dimensions. Mel was an Imagineer and he got to work on some pretty fun projects, including a little theme park called Disney's California Adventure, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Downtown Disney, and more. Mel ha...2022-05-0345 min
Purpose & Profit PodcastArtificial Intelligence: Not just a buzzwordThis week on the podcast we are doing something a little bit different. Instead of having a guest, we are going to discuss a trending topic that affects both causes and brands.
Artificial intelligence is not just a buzzword…whether you’re a big business or a nonprofit, you’re possibly using it whether you know it or not, and if you’re not, it’s something to get serious about and it’s really helping to drive organizations forward.
This topic gets thrown around constantly and sometimes it can feel intimidating because of the lack of unde...2022-04-2633 min
Purpose & Profit PodcastBookstores, Big Box Retail, and Customer Buy-inWhat can nonprofit and business leaders learn from bookstores in the dot-com boom, publishers, and the world of nonprofit leadership?
Tami Heim serves as the president and CEO of the Christian Leadership Alliance. She’s been on both the cause and brand side of the fence, spending the bulk of her career in retail and publishing - as president of Borders bookstores, EVP and chief publishing officer for Thomas Nelson Publishers, and in the world of marketing and branding at an agency. For the past decade, she has led the Christian Leadership Alliance, which is dedicated to he...2022-04-1945 min
Purpose & Profit PodcastOreo, JCPenney, and finding the why behind the whatWhat can nonprofit and business leaders learn from the world’s most beloved cookie, the organization at the center of fighting to end slavery in our liftime, and big box retail? A lot it, it turns out.
Join us as we interview Sheeba Philip and learn the surprising ideas that live at the intersection of causes and brands.
Sheeba has built a nearly 20-year career creating and growing purpose-driven brands in the consumer packaged goods, retail, and nonprofit sectors.
Sheeba serves as CEO for Akola, a globally-inspired luxury jewelry brand and social enterprise. In...2022-04-1239 min
Purpose & Profit PodcastIntroducing the Purpose & Profit Podcast with Carly Berna & Dave RaleyWhat do nonprofits and brands have in common? A lot more than you think! Purpose and Profit is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the surprising ideas at the intersection of causes and brands. We’ll take trends that are transforming fundraising and marketing, and ask the question…what might nonprofits learn from these trends and what might brands learn from nonprofits?
Co-hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna share a passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and learning.
Quick backstory - We’ve worked together with a group of non-profit leaders that have this same desire and we would...2022-04-1206 min
Purpose & Profit PodcastTrailer: Introducing Purpose & Profit Season 1What do nonprofits and brands have in common? A lot more than you might think!
Purpose & Profit is a show dedicated to uncovering the surprising ideas at the intersection of causes and brands. We’ll take trends that are transforming fundraising and marketing, and ask the question... what might nonprofits learn from these trends, and what might brands learn from nonprofits?
Each episode, hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna unpack a topic or a trend that matters to nonprofit and business leaders, and explore what each can learn from the other.2022-03-0901 min