Meet Danielle. She has supported 77 Minnesota-based companies that have created 405 jobs and raised $20M+ in funding since 2018💰 She recently led Lunar Startups, Minneapolis-St. Paul’s first early-stage accelerator for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ, women and non-binary founders, to be successfully acquired by ConnectUP! Institute which was formerly a “competitor” of Lunar’s. She’s taking us on a deep dive into the world of nonprofit mergers and acquisitions🤝 This isn’t just a last-ditch effort when an organization has exhausted all other options. She’s sharing the strategy behind her acquisition decision, its immediate benefits to Lunar's communities and offering insights for nonprofit leaders navigating economic volatility. With a strategic approach, a nonprofit merger is an innovative approach to delivering more streamlined services AND funding vehicles to the community📈

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• An overview of nonprofit mergers + acquisitions
• The value of strategic planning
• Solutions to streamline resources

Today’s Guest

Danielle Steer, Founding Executive Director, Lunar Startups + Managing Partner, Tundra Ventures

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/482.

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Meet Emily. From dancing on the stage as a ballerina🩰 to developing microfinance and fair trade programs in  India, her story is winding and inspiring. Now, she’s the founder and CEO of Grapevine 🍇, which gathers like-minded people to donate to a common cause. She’s on a mission to democratize giving, championing collective philanthropy and harnessing the power of shared resources. In an era marked by the rise of crowdfunding campaigns, mutual aid societies, and changes in traditional nonprofit models, generosity undergoing a transformation. Giving circles offer yet another avenue for people to support the causes close to their hearts. Join us for a deep dive into the power of shared values and collective action, as we explore how individuals can come together to create a profound impact🌍

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• How community-based giving is different from crowdfunding
• Why the current fundraising climate calls for the democratization of giving
• The importance of partnerships that jumpstart progress

Today’s Guest
Emily Rasmussen, Founder + CEO, Grapevine

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/481.

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Meet Nejeed. He empowers nonprofits with AI-powered technology while also highlighting the positive impact that adopting smart technology WILL have on the sector. Friends, technology can be simple AND revolutionary. Believe us, this is the convo you've been waiting for to get jazzed about your data! 🤩

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• How smart technology is transforming the fundraising landscape
• Making the business case for leveraging AI in nonprofit
• Storylines you can extract from data
• Outdated technology "best practices"

Today’s Guest
Nejeed Kassam, Founder of FundraisingKIT and CEO of Keela

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/480.

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Meet Mallory, Nathan and Meena. They’re the guiding hands in the Fundraising.AI movement + upcoming summit. The Fundraising.AI Global Summit will be the largest gathering of nonprofit and for-profit professionals and organizations to explore the role of Responsible AI in fundraising. On the podcast, they’re unpacking the data and ethical considerations that come with AI, and discussing how inclusivity and transparency can help foster trust and drive innovation in the nonprofit sector. This episode paints a picture of an AI-powered future for nonprofits, highlighting both the exciting opportunities and the pivotal challenges that lie ahead🤖 Don’t miss it!

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• The role AI plays in fundraising today
• Overview of the Fundraising.AI Framework
• What to expect during the Fundraising.AI Global Summit 

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/479.

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Meet Woodrow. He’s the Chief Data Officer at GivingTuesday, where he has been instrumental in shaping the global generosity movement and has led ground-breaking research and analysis of individual giving behaviors📊🔍 He spearheads the GivingTuesday Data Commons, an international collaboration involving over 100 partners in 50 countries🤝 On the podcast, he’s sharing his insights into the power of data-driven decision-making, dispelling myths about competition and highlighting the nuances of using AI in our current giving landscape. Don’t miss this timely conversation!

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• About the current state of generosity
• The intersection of personalization and AI in fundraising
• How nonprofit leaders can make data-driven decisions

Today’s Guest
Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer, GivingTuesday

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/478.

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Meet Haylin. She’s a licensed clinical social worker, mental health activist and systems expert with expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and inner self-work. After completing her graduate program in LA, Haylin moved back to Hawaii with a mission to improve mental health access and treatment in her hometown 🌺 There she founded Spill The Tea Cafe, an inclusive mental health clinic focused on adolescents that helps them build the skills and resilience they need to thrive and reach their full potential 🌱 We’re diving into the reality of mental health in our sector and the necessary systemic changes needed. Tune in to see how you can break down barriers and make mental health a priority, together.

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• Overview of Spill the Tea Cafe
• Common misconceptions or stigmas surrounding mental health
• How to promote resilience and self-care

Today’s Guest
Haylin Dennison, LCSW, Founder, Spill the Tea Cafe

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/477.

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Meet Brie. She’s a nonprofit founder, business owner, productivity coach and systems strategist, who loves helping women, especially fellow moms gain clarity and confidence. After leaving the workforce in 2018 to become a stay-at-home mom, she now helps women build businesses while raising their children. She's especially passionate about helping people create a life they love without burning out in the process. We’re exploring what it means to be a mom working in our sector, the importance of self-care and community care and how to step into zones of focus. Join us as we shed light on the danger of self-sacrifice and gain tools that will get us closer to balance🧘🏼‍♀️

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• Why you should break up with busyness
• The art of setting boundaries, prioritizing responsibilities and saying ‘no’
• How organizations can challenge the status quo + support working moms

Today’s Guest
Brieanna Lightfoot, Owner, Brands by Brie

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/476.

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Meet Thomas. He’s the world’s leading expert on perfectionism 😮‍ and the author of “The Perfection Trap” which was published this year 📖 His TED talk, “Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse” has 3+ million views and his research has been featured in a wide range of media, including the Harvard Business Review, CNN, New Scientist and The Guardian. He’s also an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. He’s sharing his research and leaving us with strategies and hope too. This episode is a beacon of light🕯️for anyone battling the relentless pressure of perfectionism. Don’t miss it!

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• Insights from a groundbreaking study of perfectionism
• How to overcome “the perfection trap” 
• How to embrace imperfection

Today’s Guest
Thomas Curran, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/475.

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Meet Diaris. As the Founder of Inwellth, she supports mission-driven high achievers in achieving more nourishing habits so that they can sustainably lead their lives with more passion, purpose and impact. Burnout is a pervasive issue affecting individuals across various sectors, especially those in high-stress, mission-driven roles. Diaris is sharing strategies for breaking the burnout cycle advocating instead for transparency and the creation of fairer, healthier work environments.

She’s helping us discern between stress, exhaustion and burnout. She’s also sharing the 12 stages of burnout, so we can understand how burnout progresses and the warning signs to look out for 🔍 But it's not just about self-care; we're also exploring the transformative power of community care in combating burnout. Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion👀 

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• The 12 stages of burnout 
• How to recognize burnout in yourself and others 
• About the role of community care in combating burnout

Today’s Guest
Diaris Alexander, Founder, Inwellth

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/474.

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Come rest here 🫶

Tune in for a special Mental Health Week Episode: A Guided Meditation for Social Impact Leaders with Jennifer Mulholland, co-leader of Plenty. She's a strategist, alchemist and executive coach dedicated to raising the consciousness of people on the planet. She is a certified Reiki and Theta healer trained in shamanic and energy medicine. She has a B.S. degree from the University of Utah in Exercise and Sports Science, Psychology and Coaching. In this meditation, she guides listeners through a series of grounding exercises, helping them release unwanted energy and ground themselves. Don't miss out on this chance to recharge and elevate your impact.

Learn more about Mental Health Week at weareforgood.com/mentalhealth.

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