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160. Disruption for Good + The Business of Changing the World - Raj Kumar
160. Disruption for Good + The Business of Changing the World - Raj Kumar
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46 minutes
Released:
Aug 30, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Meet Raj. He's not just the Founding President & Editor-in-Chief of Devex, he's noticed the little guy ever since he was a boy playing soccer in the streets of India. This former political strategist built Devex, a global news platform, in grad school alongside his friends to inform development professionals and aid workers all over the world. Today we launch Season 4 exploring the new era of global development and how to set zero goals for yourself (we had to have him define that too, but we were LOVING the answer). Tune in?Today’s Guest: Raj Kumar, Founding President and Editor-in-Chief at DevexEpisode HighlightsRaj’s story and journey to where he is today (2:30)An overview of Devex (5:00)Leading a global social enterprise in the middle of a time such as this (9:00)The new era of global development (9:40)The lens you should use as a funder to identify what organizations to support (10:45)Raj’s Book: The Business of Changing the World: How Billionaires, Tech Disrupters, and Social Entrepreneurs Are Transforming the Global Aid Industry (17:00)Embracing this season of innovation and change in the nonprofit sector: shift the focus to zero goals. (21:00)Evaluate your programs to ensure they are truly doing the most good (24:00)Fostering a global mindset in your corner of the world (30:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Raj’s life (35:00)Raj’s One Good Thing: Listen more. Don’t assume that you understand the context of how it all works. Go and talk to the source. (41:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/160The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloAbout our Sponsor GivebutterGivebutter is Loved by over 30,000 nonprofits, student groups, sports teams, schools, companies, and individuals just like you, and PS: it’s also loved by the three of us who are superfans of their incredible giving platform. ? Givebutter helps you collect donations like a boss. It's never been easier to add a donate button to your website, collect dues from group members, or link a payment form to justAbout our Sponsor CosmicLooking to nail your impact story, build brand awareness, and inspire action for your cause today? YOU can connect directly with Cosmic’s Founder and Creative Director, Eric Ressler for free Office Hours. Don't miss this incredible opportunity friends! Visit designbycosmic.com/good to sign up today ? Start Learning Today on We Are For Good PRO ?We Are For Good PRO is reimagining nonprofit professional development - for good. ✨ Join us and get started at weareforgoodpro.com.
Released:
Aug 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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