Meet Mallory. She's an executive coach, fundraising consultant, and author of What the Fundraising. She’s breaking down how the nonprofit sector’s reliance on transactional, scarcity-driven fundraising has led to burnout and declining giving. Plus, how chronic stress even blocks fundraisers from building meaningful relationships. Enter alignment fundraising—where self-awareness, self-care, and genuine connection take priority. Tune in to learn how shifting mindsets and integrating wellness can help you feel better, do better and raise more.

💡 Learn

• The problem with transactional fundraising
• The effects of chronic stress on fundraisers 
• How to prioritize self-awareness + connection through alignment fundraising

Today's Guest
Mallory Erickson, CEO + Founder, Power Partners Formula

Episode Highlights

• Mallory’s journey to where she is today (4:00)
• The problem with transactional fundraising (9:15)
• What stress and burnout prevent (17:10) 
• The solution: aligned fundraising (26:10) 
• A powerful moment in Mallory’s experience with aligned fundraising (33:40)
• Mallory’s One Good Thing: Take a moment and feel a feeling. Then acknowledge and validate that feeling. (38:55)
• Where to get the book, What the Fundraising (40:30)

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Ready to hit pause ⏸️ on the grind? This #ImpactUp, we’re gathering on World Mental Health Day to dive into powerful conversations by day and take them to local meetups worldwide by evening🌍 Listen in as Jon + Becky share what’s coming up on October 10th and why you don’t want to miss it. It’s time to build cultures of well-being from the inside out. Grab your (free!) spot now at weareforgood.com/impactup.

💡 Learn

• The importance of pause and mental health in our sector
• Findings from We Are For Good’s Mental Health Survey
• Overview of the Impact Up gathering on October 10t

Episode Highlights

• An invitation to pause on October 10th (0:45) 
• Mental Health Survey findings (5:00)
• Call to action + Personal reflections (7:20) 
• What to expect at ImpactUp (12:35)
• Jon’s One Good Thing: We want you to embrace the pause. You are worthy of intentional reflection. You're worthy of community connection. (15:30)

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Meet Laura. She's a leadership coach and consultant who helps leaders create thriving cultures. From integrating work and well-being to making meetings meaningful, she’s sharing practical strategies to build inclusive and supportive environments. Tune in to learn how small, intentional changes can transform your org into a place where everyone thrives🌱

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• The importance of bridging the gap between work and well-being
• How to build thriving cultures 
• Practical tips for improving meetings

Today's Guest
Laura Buckley, Coach and Consultant

Episode Highlights

• Laura’s story and journey to where she is today (3:15)
• Workplace dynamics (5:50)
• How can we build the bridge between work and well-being (9:20)
• What to do individually to build organizational cultures we can all thrive in (13:30)
• Reframing team building so we can build thriving cultures (18:50)
• Talk to us about  the art and science of meetings that actually move us toward collective action. (25:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Laura’s life (29:35)
• Laura’s One Good Thing: Schedule your meetings for 25 minutes or 50 minutes and always have space at the end to get up from your desk. (31:50)
• How to connect with Laura (33:20)

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Meet Pam. She's the Chief Marketing Officer at Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). She’s here to share the inside scoop on their nearly two-year rebranding journey, driven by deep research 📊 and community feedback🗣️ The new name, Breakthrough T1D, perfectly reflects their mission to deliver life-changing breakthroughs for the type 1 diabetes community. Tune in to hear all about the rebranding process and what it means for their mission moving forward.

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• How to know it's time for a rebrand
• What goes into a rebranding process
• The importance of research + community involvement in a rebrand

Today's Guest
Pam Morrisroe, Chief Marketing Officer, Breakthrough T1D

Episode Highlights

• Pam’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)
• How Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) knew it needed a rebrand (7:15)
• How Breakthrough T1D got buy-in on the rebrand (11:30)
• Tentpole moments of the rebrand (15:50)
• How key information was gathered and with stakeholders (19:20)
• Challenges and lessons learned along the way (21:35)
• How this rebrand addresses misconceptions around type 1 diabetes (24:50)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Pam’s life (29:40)
• Pam’s One Good Thing: You’re only new once. (34:30)
• How to connect with Pam + Breakthrough T1D (35:45) 

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Met Dana. She's a speaker, creator of The Monthly Giving Mastermind, and now the author of a book by the same name. We're diving into the world of recurring giving, where philanthropy and the subscription economy meet💸  Dana's sharing her tips for building a rock-solid monthly giving program. This is the playbook you’ve been waiting for. Tune in and start building your movement of change-makers! 🔥 

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• About the subscription economy
• A framework to build, grow & sustain subscriptions for good
• Challenges + lessons learned building monthly giving programs

Today's Guest

Dana Snyder, Founder + CEO, Positive Equation

Episode Highlights

• Dana’s story + the work she is doing today (3:50)
• Tone setting: The Subscription Economy (8:30)
• How nonprofits can leverage the subscription economy (13:25)
• How to get started today: Dana’s Monthly Giving Framework (20:05)
• Challenges and lessons learned (25:30)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy with this work (31:30)
• Dana’s One Good Thing: Tell your story to invite everyone to be a philanthropist. (35:10)
• How to get The Monthly Giving Mastermind book (37:30)

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Meet Michael. He has dedicated his career to social justice by reducing barriers and expanding opportunity for children and families in underserved communities, like those where he grew up. He’s the CEO of AmeriCorps, the federal agency that connects people and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation's most pressing challenges, with over 200,000 AmeriCorps members serving in 40,000 locations across the United States. Michael is sharing his incredible personal journey and the story of AmeriCorps’ 30-year legacy of transforming lives and communities💪Tune in to celebrate the power of volunteerism with us🎉

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• AmeriCorps 30 years of impact
• How AmeriCorps meets urgent needs
• The Importance of national service + volunteerism
  
  

Today's Guest

Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps

Episode Highlights

• Michael’s story and journey to where he is today (:00)
• Overview + history of AmeriCorps (9:00)
• How Americorps is meeting urgent needs (12:00)
• Equity and inclusion in AmeriCorps (17:25)
• The transformative power of service (21:50)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Michael’s life (27:30)
• Michael’s One Good Thing: People closest to the pain have to be closest to the power. (31:50)
• How to connect with Michael and AmeriCorps (36:20)

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Meet Becky. On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, she’s sharing a raw account of Tuesday's Children's mission and their ever-evolving efforts to support communities still affected by 9/11 and military losses. This heartfelt conversation sheds light on the unending journey of grief and healing, and the crucial role of standing by families as their needs change over time. Discover how they transform pain into purpose—not as a platitude, but as an essential path toward resilience and hope.

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• About Tuesday's Children Mission + Impact
• The Importance of Meeting Evolving Community Needs
• Ways to Support Families Affected by 9/11 + Military Losses

Today's Guest

Becky Rossmanm, CEO, Tuesday’s Children

Episode Highlights

• Becky’s story and journey to where she is today (2:30)
• Overview of Tuesday’s Children (4:30)
• Tuesday’s Children  focus on innovation (12:00)
• Tuesday’s Children’s Programs and how they’ve evolved (17:00)
• Mindsets Becky is bringing to her role as CEO (22:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Becky’s life (23:00)
• Becky’s One Good Thing: Be a lifelong learner. (27:00)
• How to connect with Becky and Tuesday’s Children (28:00)
  
  

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Meet Christina. She’s the founder of The New Quo💭 She’s trained 14,000 leaders across 9 industries using her unique The New Quo Change Model, which uses neuroscience, equity principles, and narrative intelligence (a.k.a the science of story), to help people overcome bias, deepen trust in their relationships, and achieve equitable, status-quo breaking goals. Tune in as we explore how you can build your storytelling muscles + create cultures of storytelling. Spoiler: this episode is for everyone on the team - not just marketing folks ✍️

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• The Power of Storytelling
• How to use the New Quo Change Model
• The importance of questioning assumptions
  
  

Today's Guest
Christina Blacken, Founder + Chief Narrative Strategist, The New Quo

Episode Highlights

• Christina’s story and journey to where she is today (3:15)
• The New Quo change model (8:00)
• Applying The New Quo Change Model at nonprofits (12:00)
• The power of personal storytelling (15:55)
• Building a culture of storytelling in organizations (16:55)
• The role of leadership storytelling (25:00)
• Christina’s One Good Thing: Question your assumptions. (34:30)
• How to connect with Christina (36:10)
  
  

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Grab your headphones - it's time for a season wrap-up episode! 🎉 Jon, Becky, and Julie are breaking down the biggest takeaways, game-changing insights, and unforgettable stories that made season 9 one for the books. We’re talking favorite quotes, pinch-me moments, and all the feels as we wrap up this chapter and gear up for what’s next. Tune in and take notes✍️

Episode Highlights

• A look back at Season 8 (0:35)
• Through lines from Season 8
  • The power is in the collective (5:30) 
  • Embrace tension (11:45) 
  • We need your missions' stories (16:00)
  • What is your culture strategy? (22:30)
  • Taking care of ourselves starts internally (27:00)
• One Good Thing (40:15)
  • Jon: Build scaffolding around your growth mindset.
  • Becky: "Taking space will help you find space.” -Jeff Shuck
  • Julie: "Caring doesn't mean you have to carry it all." + “You have your own back."

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Meet Amy, Nelvin, Erin + Brooke. Are you looking for insights on future-proofing your organization against the ever-evolving landscape of challenges and opportunities in the sector? They’ve got you covered in this Responsive Nonprofit Summit Replay. From embracing failure to building resilient teams and fostering innovation, discover actionable approaches to ensure your nonprofit remains agile, sustainable, and impactful in the face of uncertainty.

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• Ways to Create a Culture that Embraces Failure + Innovation  
• How to Focus on Sustainability - Organizationally + as Individuals 
• The Importance of Leveraging the Power of Community

Today’s Guests

• Amy Freitag, President, The New York Community Trust 
• Nelvin Johnson, Director of Advancement, Feed the Children
• Erin Davison, President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana
• Brooke Richie Babbage, Founder + CEO, Bending Arc Consulting

Episode Highlights

• Hallmarks of a future-proof organization (2:30)
• Personal and organizational sustainability (7:40)
• Limiting factors in the nonprofit sector (12:10)
• Fostering urgency to adapt and evolve (16:30)
• Embracing failure (20:40)
• How community foundations work together to tackle major issues (25:05)
• Building resilience and adaptability (29:00)
• Cultivating growth and impact through community engagement (36:15) 
• One Good Things from Amy, Brooke, Erin + Nelvin (38:35)

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