We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Meet Amit . She’s a brilliant marketer and is Head of Marketing at GoFundMe. She’s joining us for an insightful discussion on how social media is revolutionizing the way people discover, share, and support causes📲 Plus, we're diving into GoFundMe’s Social State of Giving Report exploring how different generations — from Gen Z to Boomers — engage with charitable causes online. Grab your notep...

Meet Courtney . A fierce advocate and changemaker bringing comfort, connection, and care to families fighting cancer. At just 23, she turned her pain into purpose, founding Culinary Care after experiencing firsthand the impact of a meal during her dad’s battle with lung cancer. Fast forward 11 years, and her Chicago-based nonprofit has delivered over 40,000 free meals spreading hope, easing loneli...

Meet Jeff .  Early on, he knew he wanted to protect the planet—and he’s stayed true to that mission as Director of Sustainability at HelloFresh 🌱 From scaling hunger relief programs that provide 40,000+ meals weekly to teaming up with No Kid Hungry for the 13 for 13 Million campaign, the HelloFresh team is tackling food insecurity head-on while also driving sustainability efforts. Ready to see ho...

What is it like to work in professional contexts across difference? In this final episode of our series, Lindsey explores how microdosing wellness can be an antidote to hostile work environments, particularly for marginalized groups. She shares personal experiences navigating racial and ethnic identities as an educator and outlines The Teaching Well's journey to becoming a pro-black and queer...

Meet Ryan . He’s redefining courage as the ultimate competitive advantage for any organization, leader, or brand ready to embrace it.  As the founder of Courageous, Ryan helps teams turn bravery into action—liberating those who feel stuck, scared, or playing it too safe. Plus, he's the founder of Sock Problems, an altruistic sock company on a mission to “sock” the world’s problems 🧦 Tune in...

Meet Meredith . She’s the co-founder and CEO of Learn Grant Writing, and she’s helped secure over $45 million in grants 💸 She's breaking down how to find the right grants, leverage AI to work smarter (not harder), and unlock funding opportunities like a pro. Plus, she's sharing tips for how small nonprofits can optimize their grant-writing processes. Tune in and get ready to unlock your...

Meet Dr. Tim . He’s the founder and CEO of Higher Purpose Co., a nonprofit driving economic justice for Black communities in Mississippi. He’s sharing all about their transformative work in community education, business support, and innovative capital access. They’re building intergenerational wealth, shifting harmful narratives, and empowering community voices through strategic collaborations wit...

How do you respond to uncertainty? How do we microdose wellness in the face of a macro event?  In this episode, Lindsey offers a framework for navigating uncertainty with grounding, resilience, and a focus on collective care. You’ll hear the pitfalls of reacting versus responding, the power of trauma-informed practices, and the importance of prioritizing self-care before engaging with the world. I...

Meet Sarah and Angie. These visionary leaders from Sunbeam Family Services in Oklahoma City are sharing how they’ve woven trauma-informed, strength-based principles into every part of their org. From rethinking fundraising and storytelling to centering community relationships with intentional language and deep listening, they’re showing how nonprofits can truly build a culture of care (that’s fill...

Meet Laura . She's the visionary behind LottoLove—the lottery where everyone wins. It’s a first-of-its-kind way to make giving more joyful and accessible through scratch-off tickets🍀 Join us as Laura dives into the power of collective giving and why she’s on a mission to make giving part of our everyday lives. Plus, she’s sharing how LottoLove has earned major media attention through authent...

Meet Sarita and Martín . Sarita is the VP of U.S. Programs, and Martín is the VP of International Programs at the Ford Foundation. They're pulling back the curtain on the Ford Foundation's work that disrupts inequality in all its forms. Get ready as they dive deep into their journeys, the values shaping their work, and the innovative strategies they’re using to build impactful coalitions...

This episode of Gather At The Well focuses on operationalizing your values - making sure your stated beliefs are actually reflected in your policies and practices. 👀  Lindsey shares examples of how to do this, like designing hiring processes and bereavement policies aligned with your values. She’ll also walk you through an exercise to help you identify your top personal and professional values, a...

Meet Sudha . She’s the Executive Director of the South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS), an org that’s been a lifeline for immigrant and underserved communities in New York for nearly 25 years. SACSS offers free, wrap-around services (in 20 languages!) covering housing, food security, healthcare, job skills, and more, all evolving to meet the changing needs of the community. Tune in for a...

Meet Shelley . She brings 30 years of experience leading entertainment and tech businesses to the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship, where she serves as CEO. Shelley shares how the foundation is redefining financial and entrepreneurial education with storytelling, engaging games, and innovative tools. From creating business plans to building productive habits, these...

Meet Ami . He’s an idealist committed to building a more connected, idealistic, and compassionate world🌍 He’s the founder and executive director of Idealist.org, which supports over 150,000 organizations and more than 1 million registered users, with 1.4 million monthly visitors💻 Tune in for a moving conversation about the power of grassroots movements, empowering young people, and seeing the sh...

Welcome to Gather at the Well, where we’re all about microdosing wellness, creating human-centered systems, and retaining our greatest asset: our people. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement to reimagine how we relate to our work. Whether you're burned out, stressed, or thriving, Lindsey Fuller from The Teaching Well will guide you to reflect on your leadership, equip you with tangible t...

Meet Kishshana . With over 25 years in the social sector as an international speaker, trainer, and coach, she’s dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her new book "Busy Is a Four Letter Word", dropping Dec. 12th, calls out the toxic culture of busyness and lays out a five-star wellness plan covering everything from emotional health t...

🎧 Replay Alert! Today, we’re bringing you an unforgettable conversation straight from our Impact Up gathering focusing on Pause ⏸️ If you’re looking to gain actionable ideas to enhance your organization’s culture and promote wellness at all levels, this panel is for you 🥳 We gathered leaders and missions we admire who have built cultures of wellness within their nonprofits, and this convo did no...

Meet Heather . She's the powerhouse behind Pause for Change and co-creator of The Possibility Project. She’s here to share her PAUSE Framework, a proven method for creating real, lasting change. This framework helps nonprofits co-create innovative solutions that truly serve their communities 🙌 Heather is guiding us through how this approach is shaking up the status quo. Tune in as we dismant...

Welcome to Gather at the Well, where we’re all about microdosing wellness, creating human-centered systems, and retaining our greatest asset: our people. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement to reimagine how we relate to our work. Whether you're burned out, stressed, or thriving, Lindsey Fuller from The Teaching Well will guide you to reflect on your leadership, equip you with tangible t...

Meet Lacey . As the founder of Balanced Good, she turned her challenges with postpartum depression and anxiety into a powerful mission to reshape parental leave in the nonprofit sector. As a mom of three, she gets how challenging it can be to build a career as a leader in the nonprofit sector while balancing the demands of parenthood💼👶 A sustainable work model isn't just good for people; it...

Tune in for a special Mental Health Week episode: Practice the Pause with Sonya Perez-Lauterbach. 🧘‍♀️ In this guided meditation, Sonya invites you to take a moment to breathe, slow down, and return to your body. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just starting out, remember—you can’t get it wrong! Your nervous system deserves the time to pause, and your body and mind will thank you for it. J...

Meet Gloria . She is alive today because of one four-lettered word: hope. And she’s on a mission to leverage her life for the good of others so that they too would choose hope and choose to live💙 Alongside her team at Hope Booth, they’re transforming old telephone booths into immersive, evidence-based experiences that spread hope, offer mental health care, and connect people to vital resources. T...

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, a...

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...