Meet Alice. For her, finding life-saving cancer treatments is personal, not just professional. With a career in biotech that's witnessed industry milestones, she now leads BrightEdge at the American Cancer Society. BrightEdge is a venture capital fund directing philanthropic donations to startups pioneering cancer-fighting solutions. Established in 2019, it's already invested $28.9 million in 18 companies, with the potential to benefit 1.5 million patients and families. Don't miss this inspiring discussion on driving impact and innovation in the fight against cancer. 

509. Reimagining Philanthropy: How American Cancer Society's BrightEdge is Pioneering a New Model of Philanthropy - Alice Lin Pomponio

Nonprofit professionals are faced with more challenges to accomplish their missions and the growing pressure to do more, raise more, and be more for the causes we hold so dear. Join Jon McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they learn with you from some of the best in the industry; sharing the most innovative ideas, inspiration and stories of making a difference. You’re in good company and we welcome you to our community of nonprofit professionals, philanthropists, world changers, innovators, and others to bring a little more goodness into the world. Get cozy, grab a coffee, and get ready to be inspired. We Are For Good. You in?


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Meet Celeste, Amanda, and Megan. They shared their insights and strategies for GivingTuesday during the Nonprofit Marketing Summit, discussing how to create a movement from within, leverage marketing to support your mission's growth, and engage your community in this year's campaign

532. Strategies for a Successful GivingTuesday Campaign (NMS Replay) - Celeste Flores, Amanda Liaw, and Megan Huffman

Meet Ronen. He’s a deeply passionate marketer and fundraiser, focused on the donor experience. With over a decade under his belt in fundraising, working on the org and agency sides, he’s at Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) as Director, Integrated Marketing & Fundraising

531. The Art + Science of Donor Cultivation - Ronen Tal, The Nature Conservancy of Canada

Meet Duyen, Kathryn and Alyssa. These three brilliant experts are flexing what Gen Z is bringing to their organizations in the best way. Gen Z is rising to become the most heartwired, active generation the world's ever seen. And they know how to get loud, mobilize, and get active in their communities around causes that align with their values. Nonprofits stand to gain immensely from the value Gen Z brings to the table: digital-first mindset, passion for social impact and purpose-driven initiatives, interactive engagement style, expertise in creating and consuming short-form content, and their unwavering commitment to authenticity 

530. Why + How to Engage Gen Z in Your Mission - Duyen Spigelman, Kathryn Baccash, and Alyssa Boger (NMS Replay)

Meet Dorri. When it comes to reimagining the nonprofit sector, she not only talks the talk but also walks the walk. She’s the President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, previously serving as CEO of the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. Under her leadership, the YWCA operating budget grew from $10.5 million to $38 million

529. Reimagining Nonprofit Missions for Today's World - Dorri McWhorter, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Meet Shelley.  She’s a passionate builder of global brands and businesses, with expertise across communications disciplines. As the Chief Marketing Officer at UNICEF USA, she's all about building connections and trust at scale. During the Nonprofit Marketing Summit, Jon and Becky sat down with her to discuss UNICEF’s journey to redefine its brand identity by leaning into trust, authenticity, a deep understanding of its audience and a renewed commitment to the mission

509. Reimagining Philanthropy: How American Cancer Society's BrightEdge is Pioneering a New Model of Philanthropy - Alice Lin Pomponio

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