We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

• 629. A Call to Kinship: Reimagining Generosity and Connection (Birgit Smith Burton, Mide Akerewusi and Nneka Allen)

  This is a conversation our hearts have been waiting for.It’s a powerful gathering of voices answering a call that feels more timely—and more necessary—than ever: a call to kinship.In this episode, we sit down with three extraordinary leaders: Birgit Smith Burton, Mide Akerewusi, and Nneka Allen. They bring deep wisdom, lived experience, and a global lens to a heartfelt conversation about what it means to lead with empathy. Together, we explore how we return to one another by centering relationships, rooting our work in love, and embracing our shared humanity.This isn’t about checking a box or shifting strategy. It’s about reimagining generosity, reclaiming connection, and healing the soul of our sector through kinship that transforms. Learn:Why kinship is foundational to healing the sectorHow to prioritize relationships over resultsWhat it means to practice mutual care and shared responsibilityHow generosity extends beyond money to spiritual and emotional connectionThe power of radical love, curiosity, and truth-telling in philanthropyEpisode HighlightsVoices of Experience (05:26)Radical Kinship in Action (13:40)The Necessity of Kinship Today (19:39)Activating Kinship in Everyday Life (28:54)Radical Kinship and Dialogue (35:56)The Power of Storytelling (38:19)Mide, Birgit and Nneka’s One Good Thing (38:41)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/629Join us at ImpactUp: Movement on July 10th!It’s a free, one-day virtual event for changemakers who are ready to move their mission forward. You’ll walk away with real, practical tools—like how to use your data to spark action, how to craft a clear and compelling elevator pitch, and how to create messaging that actually moves people.Grab your free spot at weareforgood.com/impactup 🥳 Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

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• 628. Multiplication Mindset: How Responsive Fundraisers Build Movements - Jon and Becky

  Fundraising doesn’t have to feel transactional—and it shouldn’t.This episode comes straight from the virtual stage of the Responsive Nonprofit Summit (RNS)—and it's packed with the kind of mindset shift we all need right now. Jon and Becky explore how moving from an "addition" mindset to a multiplication mindset can unlock transformational change in your fundraising efforts. It's not about doing more—it’s about thinking differently and leading with purpose.With meaningful stories, real-world examples like Susan G. Komen, and insights rooted in research from leaders like Dr. Vivek Murthy, you’ll uncover how to spark a movement grounded in genuine human connection.Whether you're a one-person shop or leading a major org, this episode will leave you inspired to stop working for your community and start building with them.👉 Learn:Why community is your greatest multiplierHow to move from transactional asks to transformational engagementStrategies to turn supporters into passionate ambassadorsLessons from employee giving campaigns that sparked movementHow ethical storytelling and joy fuel lasting connectionPractical ways to build a platform for engagement and influenceEpisode HighlightsIntroducing the Multiplication Mindset and Redefining Fundraising (01:32)Community Voices: Sharing Meaningful Connections and Belonging (04:18)The Susan G. Komen Foundation Movement Strategy (07:14)4 Strategic Principles for Nonprofit Growth (22:29)Joy as a Strategic Multiplier (45:31)Responsive Fundraising Manifesto: Building Movements Through Human Connection (48:12)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/628Join us at ImpactUp: Movement on July 10th!It’s a free, one-day virtual event for changemakers who are ready to move their mission forward. You’ll walk away with real, practical tools—like how to use your data to spark action, how to craft a clear and compelling elevator pitch, and how to create messaging that actually moves people.Grab your free spot at weareforgood.com/impactup 🥳 Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

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• 627. Healing Through Conversation: Building Trust in Polarizing Times - Katie Hyten, Essential Partners

  Meet Katie 🤝,  the Co-Executive Director of Essential Partners. She’s helping communities navigate tough conversations and build trust across divides. With a background in international negotiation and conflict resolution from Tufts University’s Fletcher School, Katie brings deep expertise in dialogue, identity, and civic action.In this episode, we’re talking about what it really takes to hold space in polarized times—and why dialogue might just be our most powerful tool for healing and change. Katie shares practical tools for listening, building understanding (even across disagreement), and creating space for connection when it feels hardest.If you’re craving deeper, more human conversations in your life and work—this one’s for you. 💙Learn 💡Dialogue isn’t about winning—it’s about understandingCreating space for real conversation means rethinking how we engageListening well can be even more powerful than speakingYou don’t have to agree to make progress togetherSmall shifts in communication can lead to big breakthroughsEpisode Highlights: Essential Partners: Building Trust Across Divides (06:41)Creating Conditions for Authentic Dialogue (09:11)Real-World Imapct: Stories of Transformation (12:46)Integrating Dialogue into Culture (16:58)Overcoming Barriers to Effective Dialogue (19:19)Navigating Difficult Conversations in Nonprofits (22:56)Moments of Generosity and Community Support (27:47)Katie's One Good Thing: The Power of Silence in Conversations (31:04)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/627Resources Mentioned:(YouTube) Katie’s Stand TalkJoin us at ImpactUp: Movement on July 10th!It’s a free, one-day virtual event for changemakers who are ready to move their mission forward. You’ll walk away with real, practical tools—like how to use your data to spark action, how to craft a clear and compelling elevator pitch, and how to create messaging that actually moves people.Grab your free spot at weareforgood.com/impactup 🥳 Thank you to our partners 🩵Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

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• Gather At The Well: Human-Centered Offboarding - Lindsey Fuller

  How do we navigate the hardest moments in leadership, without losing sight of our values?This week on Gather at the Well, Lindsey Fuller returns to explore a topic that doesn’t often get the care it deserves: offboarding. Whether it’s layoffs, transitions, or role closures, Lindsey reminds us that how we say goodbye matters just as much as how we welcome someone in.She invites us into a more human-centered approach—one that acknowledges the weight of these decisions, the grief that can come with them, and the opportunity for real compassion, even in hard moments.This episode is a brave, honest invitation to lead with heart—even when it’s hard. Because the way we part ways speaks volumes about the kind of culture we’re building. 💛Affirmations: "I am enough.""I choose self compassion.""I am learning from my mistakes and the mistakes of others.""This decision does not define me.""I can take in the past and make the present more healing."Episode HighlightsHuman-Centered Off-Ramps: Key Elements (10:50)Communication and Transparency in Leadership (20:27)Whole Person Supports During Transitions (30:02)The impact of Compassionate Off-Boarding (40:10)Full Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/humancenteredoffboardingSupport the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

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• 626. Building a Renewed Narrative with Community (and breaking old story myths!) - Rebecca Bernard, Tim Lampkin, Vivian Borja, Stacy Huston

  In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful panel conversation about rewriting the narratives that shape our sector. You’ll hear from visionary leaders— Rebecca Bernard, Timothy Lampkin, Vivian Borja and Stacy Huston —as they unpack how we move towards narratives that center community voice, dignity, and truth. Together, they explore how we can challenge stereotypes, spotlight strengths, and co-create stories with the people at the heart of our missions—not just about them. If you care about shifting power, honoring lived experience, and telling more human, honest stories—this convo is for you. 🎧💡Learn: How to meaningfully involve communities in storytellingTactical strategies for inclusive storytellingHow to identify persistent harmful narrativesToday’s GuestsRebecca Bernard, Director of Innovation, The Teaching WellDr. Tim Lampkin, Founder + Executive Director, Higher Purpose CoVivan Borja, Executive Vice President + Chief Marketing Officer at Food For The PoorStacy Huston, Executive Director, SixDegrees.OrgEpisode HighlightsRewriting Sector Narratives (3:00)Breaking Storytelling Myths (13:00)How to Co-Create Stories with Community (19:00)Practical Approaches to Narrative Change (26:00)One Good Thing + Takeaways (29:00)Full Shownotes Page: www.weareforgood.com/episode/626Thank You to our Partners 🩵Big gratitude to our ecosystem partners at DonorDock, Feathr, RKD Group, and Whiteboard. They’re not just partners—they’re walking alongside us to build something better + more inclusive.Head to weareforgood.com/recs to explore our go-to tools and humans doing good work. We’ve curated a direct line for your VIP access to these groups just by saying you’re with We Are For Good. Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi👇LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

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