Creating Good with Matt Barnes

Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes.

In this episode, I sit down with Seth Maxwell, the Founder and CEO of Legacy Youth Leadership. Together we explore the power of young individuals to make a difference, the importance of providing opportunities for young people to develop their leadership skills, and empowering students to take action on issues they care about.

Join us as we:

• Discuss how older organizations can connect with young individuals
• Delve into how nonprofits can engage and value young people as valuable contributors to their organizations
• Explain why giving younger people permission to make an impact can open their eyes to their potential.

Episode Resources:

• Seth Maxwell on LinkedIn
• Legacy Youth Leadership Website

Creating Good with Matt Barnes Podcast (formerly known as Nonprofit Connect with Matt Barnes) is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Previous guests include John Bromley of Charitable Impact, Svetlana Ratnikova of IWB Immigrant Women in Business, David McNair of The ONE Campaign, and Daniel Hill of Green Impact Campaign.

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Burnout at Nonprofits with Susan Kenny of UPLIFT Yoga Foundation
• Changing Women’s Lives with Tamra Ryan of Women’s Bean Project
• Reimagining Marketing as a Nonprofit's Superpower with Noah Barnett of Feathr

Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes.

In this episode, I sit down with Anthony A. Dicks, Jr., Senior Leadership Consultant at 180 Management Group, an operations consulting firm run by his wife, Miriam, who recently featured on the show. Anthony is also Senior Pastor and Founder of Mount Zion Church of the Upstate, author of Holy Leadership, and a Speaker and Leadership (SAGE) Consultant.

Join us as we:

• Explore why nonprofit leaders should think of themselves as engineers
• Explain how to handle resistance to cultural changes
• Delve into the power of story in achieving transformational change

Episode Resources:

• Anthony A. Dicks, Jr. on LinkedIn
• 180 Management Group Website
• Unlocking Nonprofit Success with Miriam Dicks of 180 Management Group

Creating Good with Matt Barnes Podcast (formerly known as Nonprofit Connect with Matt Barnes) is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Previous guests include John Bromley of Charitable Impact, Svetlana Ratnikova of IWB Immigrant Women in Business, David McNair of The ONE Campaign, and Daniel Hill of Green Impact Campaign.

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Burnout at Nonprofits with Susan Kenny of UPLIFT Yoga Foundation
• Changing Women’s Lives with Tamra Ryan of Women’s Bean Project
• Reimagining Marketing as a Nonprofit's Superpower with Noah Barnett of Feathr

Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes.

In this episode, I sit down with David McNair, Executive Director for Global policy at The ONE Campaign, an international, non-partisan, non-profit, advocacy and campaigning organization fighting extreme poverty and preventable disease. He is also a Council Member for the European Council on Foreign Relations, a non-resident Scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and a Founding Executive Board Member for the Africa Europe Foundation.

Join us as we:

• Explore how ONE campaigns are having to become more targeted due to political divisiveness
• Discuss ONE’s current focuses to address issues rather than politics
• Explain how anyone can drive change forward

Episode Resources:

• David McNair on Linkedin
• The ONE Campaign Website

Creating Good with Matt Barnes Podcast (formerly known as Nonprofit Connect with Matt Barnes) is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Previous guests include John Bromley of Charitable Impact, Svetlana Ratnikova of IWB Immigrant Women in Business, David McNair of The ONE Campaign, and Daniel Hill of Green Impact Campaign.

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Burnout at Nonprofits with Susan Kenny of UPLIFT Yoga Foundation
• Changing Women’s Lives with Tamra Ryan of Women’s Bean Project
• Reimagining Marketing as a Nonprofit's Superpower with Noah Barnett of Feathr

Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes.

In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Hill, Director of Business and Innovation at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Daniel was instrumental in building the EDF Innovation Fund, which generates and pilots creative solutions that address urgent environmental challenges through seed funding, training, and resources. Daniel is also the creative brain behind #OpenDoorClimate, an online initiative that connects climate experts across the globe.

Join us as we:

• Explore how to stay optimistic in a heavily politicized environment
• Share strategies for avoiding burnout
• Examine the challenges of relying on donations

Episode Resources:

• Daniel Hill on LinkedIn
• EDF Website

Creating Good with Matt Barnes Podcast (formerly known as Nonprofit Connect with Matt Barnes) is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Previous guests include John Bromley of Charitable Impact, Svetlana Ratnikova of IWB Immigrant Women in Business, David McNair of The ONE Campaign, and Daniel Hill of Green Impact Campaign.

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Burnout at Nonprofits with Susan Kenny of UPLIFT Yoga Foundation
• Changing Women’s Lives with Tamra Ryan of Women’s Bean Project
• Reimagining Marketing as a Nonprofit's Superpower with Noah Barnett of Feathr

Welcome to the latest episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes, and boy am I excited for you to listen to this one.
Our guest today is Matt Knight, an investor specializing in early-stage technology and the founder of PropTech Angel Group, the “world’s largest group of investors, entrepreneurs and tech nerds who invest in early stage tech companies exclusively in the PropTech space.” Matt is a seed investor for Propex, Moved, Zensors and an investor of ICON3D and Amenify. Alongside this Matt is a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners. Matt earned his BA in Economics from Davidson College.
So get comfortable, relax, and listen to us cover:

• Tackling Fundraising as a Nonprofit
• The Differences in Storytelling
• Why Shift from Forprofit to Nonprofit
• How Humility is Key to Success

Episode Resources:

• Matt Knight on LinkedIn
• PropTech Angel Group
• Propex
• Moved
• Zensors
• ICON3D
• Amenify
  
  

Creating Good with Matt Barnes Podcast (formerly known as Nonprofit Connect with Matt Barnes) is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Previous guests include John Bromley of Charitable Impact, Svetlana Ratnikova of IWB Immigrant Women in Business, David McNair of The ONE Campaign, and Daniel Hill of Green Impact Campaign.

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Burnout at Nonprofits with Susan Kenny of UPLIFT Yoga Foundation
• Changing Women’s Lives with Tamra Ryan of Women’s Bean Project
• Reimagining Marketing as a Nonprofit's Superpower with Noah Barnett of Feathr

Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes.

In this episode, I sit down with Howard Pearl, the CEO of Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS). CARS is a nationally recognized nonprofit, helping thousands of nonprofits and public media stations across the USA and Canada increase their fundraising through turn-key vehicle and real estate donation programs.

Join us as we:

• Look under the hood at CARS
• Explore how to encourage younger donors
• Examine the cultural trends of philanthropy

Episode Resources:

• Howard Pearl on LinkedIn
• CARS Website

Creating Good with Matt Barnes Podcast (formerly known as Nonprofit Connect with Matt Barnes) is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Previous guests include John Bromley of Charitable Impact, Svetlana Ratnikova of IWB Immigrant Women in Business, David McNair of The ONE Campaign, and Daniel Hill of Green Impact Campaign.

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Burnout at Nonprofits with Susan Kenny of UPLIFT Yoga Foundation
• Changing Women’s Lives with Tamra Ryan of Women’s Bean Project
• Reimagining Marketing as a Nonprofit's Superpower with Noah Barnett of Feathr

Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes.

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Kane Miller, the Founder and CEO of Ethos Giving, a consulting firm that works with corporations, individuals, and foundations committed to moving the needle with their social impact. Emily is also a Scholar in Residence at Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab within the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.

Join us as we:

• Explore what Ethos Giving do
• Discuss change management issues that come when working with clients
• Examine Emily’s three top tips for nonprofits looking for corporate partnerships

Episode Resources:

• Emily Kane Miller on LinkedIn
• Ethos Giving Website

Creating Good with Matt Barnes Podcast (formerly known as Nonprofit Connect with Matt Barnes) is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Previous guests include John Bromley of Charitable Impact, Svetlana Ratnikova of IWB Immigrant Women in Business, David McNair of The ONE Campaign, and Daniel Hill of Green Impact Campaign.

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Burnout at Nonprofits with Susan Kenny of UPLIFT Yoga Foundation
• Changing Women’s Lives with Tamra Ryan of Women’s Bean Project
• Reimagining Marketing as a Nonprofit's Superpower with Noah Barnett of Feathr

Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes, and today, I’m sitting down with whose job is to make it easier for people and corporations to be charitable.

In this episode, we sit down with John Bromley, the founder and CEO of Charitable Impact. We discuss the need for a culture of giving in society, reframing the perception of charitable giving, and finding joy in creating change, as well as John’s background in the charity sector and how his family values shaped his interest in philanthropy.

Join us as we:

• Discuss the need for a culture of giving in society
• Explore reframing the perception of charitable giving
• Talk about finding joy in creating change
• Dive into John’s background
• Consider donor literacy

Episode Resources:

• John Bromley on LinkedIn
• Charitable Impact website

Creating Good with Matt Barnes Podcast (formerly known as Nonprofit Connect with Matt Barnes) is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Previous guests include John Bromley of Charitable Impact, Svetlana Ratnikova of IWB Immigrant Women in Business, David McNair of The ONE Campaign, and Daniel Hill of Green Impact Campaign.

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Burnout at Nonprofits with Susan Kenny of UPLIFT Yoga Foundation
• Changing Women’s Lives with Tamra Ryan of Women’s Bean Project
• Reimagining Marketing as a Nonprofit's Superpower with Noah Barnett of Feathr

Welcome to the latest episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes, and you’re in for an absolutely awesome episode (if I do say so myself).

Our wonderful guest on this week’s episode is Miriam Dicks, Founder and CEO of 180 Management Group, an operations consulting firm specializing in operational strategy and design for nonprofit organizations. Miriam is a trusted, respected and results driven executive with over 17 years experience in transforming products and processes to achieve optimal operational performance. She is also Executive Pastor at Mount Zion Church. Miriam’s “passion for operations is fueled by her belief that any organization can operate in excellence with the right tools for change.”

In this fascinating episode we explore:

• Resource utilization
• Right-sizing job roles
• Staying true to a nonprofit's mission
• The importance of partnerships
• Diversifying funding sources

Episode Resources:

• Miriam Dicks on LinkedIn
• 180 Management Group Website
• Matt Barnes on LinkedIn
• Rogue Creatives Website

Creating Good with Matt Barnes Podcast (formerly known as Nonprofit Connect with Matt Barnes) is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Previous guests include John Bromley of Charitable Impact, Svetlana Ratnikova of IWB Immigrant Women in Business, David McNair of The ONE Campaign, and Daniel Hill of Green Impact Campaign.

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Burnout at Nonprofits with Susan Kenny of UPLIFT Yoga Foundation
• Changing Women’s Lives with Tamra Ryan of Women’s Bean Project
• Reimagining Marketing as a Nonprofit's Superpower with Noah Barnett of Feathr

Welcome to the latest episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes, and you’re going to want to stick around for this one, folks.

Our guests today are Ben Lambert and Adam Cohen, founders of Kids Being Kids, a non-profit organization that redistributes used sports equipment to children in need. As well as partnering with companies including New Balance and Mustangs Baseball, Kids Being Kids have successfully expanded their services beyond London and the Toronto region. Ben is currently an analyst at Caravel Capital Investments, whereas Adam works as a consultant for the Ivey Community Consulting Project.

So sit back, relax, and listen to us explore topics including:

• Why partnerships are so useful to nonprofits
• The future of Kids Being Kids
• The difficulties of scaling a business
• The importance of community

Episode Resources:

• LinkedIn:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lambert-541510202
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtobycohen
• Kids Being Kids Website

Creating Good with Matt Barnes Podcast (formerly known as Nonprofit Connect with Matt Barnes) is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Previous guests include John Bromley of Charitable Impact, Svetlana Ratnikova of IWB Immigrant Women in Business, David McNair of The ONE Campaign, and Daniel Hill of Green Impact Campaign.

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Burnout at Nonprofits with Susan Kenny of UPLIFT Yoga Foundation
• Changing Women’s Lives with Tamra Ryan of Women’s Bean Project
• Reimagining Marketing as a Nonprofit's Superpower with Noah Barnett of Feathr