We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

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&ap...

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 s...

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 hu...

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-...

What does it look like to hold fast and move forward —at the same time? In this heart-filled wrap-up of our ImpactUp series, Jon + Becky reflect on eight powerful lessons that emerged from this season’s conversations around resilience, clarity, and building momentum in times of uncertainty. From grounding ourselves in community to embracing the unknown, you’ll walk away with practical takeaways an...

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Dr. Jacquelyn Ollison (or Dr. J, as many call her) to explore the often unspoken reality of compassion fatigue in human-centered work. Physical exhaustion? Increased irritability? Social withdrawal? These might be signs of compassion fatigue—and you're not alone. Dr. J connects her personal experience with practical wisdom for creating policies that act...

We’re leaning into the theme Hold Fast —and exploring how community becomes our anchor in the midst of change. 💛 In this heart-filled episode, we’re joined by four of our Impact Up meetup hosts who are building something special in their corners of the world—from Denver to DC, Calgary to Caracas. Together, they’re proving that authentic connection and intentional gatherings can create real, lasti...

Meet Heather , Founder and CEO of Caspian Agency and Impact Lounge. 🤝 She’s the creative mind behind some of the world’s most powerful gatherings. Since launching Caspian in 2005, she has brought a scientifically grounded, strategic approach to high-impact events for organizations like the Skoll World Forum, Rockefeller Foundation, and Dalio Foundation. With roots in film, marketing, and large-sc...

Meet Mike , CEO of BuildGood 🤝. He’s here to share a thoughtful, grounded approach to fundraising in uncertain times. In this episode, we dig into why “Today’s growth comes from today’s donors” isn’t just a clever phrase—it’s a mindset shift. From the game-changing nine-word email to the fundraising flywheel and the power of donor celebration, Mike’s sharing practical strategies that can turn tra...

What if policies could actually feel like care? 💛 In this episode of Gather at the Well , Lindsey Fuller invites us to rethink how we show up for our teams. Through the policies we write and live by. Drawing from her own experience, Lindsey unpacks the evolution of her organization’s “corrective progression” policy, showing how even the trickiest processes can be reimagined as tools for growth, n...

Meet Obiekwe “Obi” Okolo, storyteller, creative director + culture alchemist. 🤝 In this episode of Hold Fast , we’re slowing down to explore the deep, healing power of story with Obi Okolo—visionary creative and founder of Bittersweet Creative. Born in Lagos, raised in Texas, and rooted in purpose, Obi invites us into a conversation about crafting stories that don’t just meet metrics—but move hea...

Meet Alex , President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation. 🤝 100% of profits from Newman’s Own products go toward helping children facing adversity. With over $600 million donated to date, the Foundation continues Paul Newman’s bold vision of business as a force for good. Alex is also the author of The Answer Is You , a guide to living with impact. In this episode, Alex shares how the 100% for Pur...

How do you fund what matters when everything feels urgent—and uncertain? In this episode of our Hold Fast series, we sit down with Hali Lee—philanthropy innovator, author of The Big We , and founding partner of Radiant Strategies—for a candid conversation on funding with heart, courage, and community at the center.  Hali shares hard-earned wisdom from building collective giving movements like the...

Policies aren’t just paperwork—they’re culture in action.  In this episode of Gather at the Well , Lindsey Fuller and Marisol Pineda Conde invite us to rethink how policies are created—and more importantly, who they’re really for. Together, they pull back the curtain on their own journey from outdated handbooks to building intentional, people-first policies rooted in trust, care, and collaboration...

When strategy feels like a moving target, how do you hold fast to what really matters? In today’s episode, Ori Carmel shares how to hold fast to your true mission when everything feels uncertain, and how our quick decisions might be holding us back. 👀 Tune in to hear: 🤔 Understanding decision-making systems 📈 How to connect data to meaningful narrative 📍 Defining your unique organizational &qu...

Meet Ali, the CEO of GreenLight Fund and former leader of Fresh Lifelines for Youth. He joins us to share how his lived experience fuels his commitment to equity-driven leadership and community transformation. 🩵 In this conversation, Ali unpacks GreenLight Fund’s unique model for scaling evidence-based nonprofits into new cities—and what it means to center community voice in every step. He speaks...

In this episode of our Hold Fast series, we’re leaning into what it really means to lead with purpose—especially when the weight of funding pressures feels unrelenting. Iara Peng joins us for a heart-opening conversation that invites nonprofit leaders to breathe a little deeper and reimagine funding as a partnership, not just a transaction. With compassion and clarity, Iara offers a vision for bui...

Sustainable leadership is not about being identical—it’s about being aligned. In this episode of Gather At The Well , co-leaders Lindsey and Marisol pull back the curtain on the real work of co-leadership—what it takes to align, recalibrate, and lead with intention. They share how they’ve built a leadership model rooted in alignment, trust, and professional authenticity at The Teaching Well.  From...

In this special episode of our Hold Fast series, we’re bringing you a replay from our March members-only meetup featuring nonprofit legal and operational powerhouse, Scott Curran . As the former Chief General Counsel for the Clinton Foundation, Scott has navigated massive change and complexity — and he joined us to help you do the same. In this timely conversation, Scott walks us through the essen...

Today, instead of our regular episode, we wanted to share an episode from a podcast hosted by Tulaine Montgomery, the CEO of the venture philanthropy New Profit . She’s also a dear friend, a We Are For Good podcast alum, and brilliant thought leader we trust and follow to lead with conviction and heart. In Say More with Tulaine Montgomery, she talks to people who are dedicated to making the world...

The world is changing—fast. As a nonprofit leader, how do you hold fast to your mission when everything feels uncertain? In this episode of our new Hold Fast series, we’re joined by Brooke Richie Babbage, founder of Bending Arc Consulting and host of the Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast , to break down what real resilience looks like in practice. Brooke introduces her powerful framework for building a...

How do we stay steady when we need it most? In this episode of Gather At The Well, Lindsey explores what it means to hold fast — to your values, your purpose, and your inner knowing. Through grounding somatic practices, personal reflections, and the rhythms that keep her team at The Teaching Well aligned, she offers a framework for leading with clarity and care. This episode is full of tools to he...

Everything is changing - fast.  How do you hold fast to your mission while so much is uncertain?  We'll be exploring this question at ImpactUp: Hold Fast this Thursday 4/10 from 10:00 - 2:00 CST with expert panels, a powerful workshop, and live coaching with legal, marketing, fundraising, and leadership experts. Bring your pressing problems and leave with a plan. To kick off our week and help...

What does it mean to truly center community in philanthropy?  Meet Rachel D’Souza, Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of Gladiator Consulting. 🤝 A leading voice in the Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) movement, Rachel shares her perspective on systems change in resource development, balancing donor expectations with equity, and how to drive long-term systems change over short-term solutions. In...

Meet Tes 🤝— The Founder + Chief Gathering Office at Gather Better. Join us for this episode where we dive into the art of intentional gathering with Tes. She’s passionate about creating meaningful spaces that spark impact and support well-being—and she’s sharing her roadmap to help us do it better. 🙌 Tes shares her go-to approach for hosting gatherings with heart—from defining your “why” and set...