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381. The Love of Books + The Power of Community: Meet the Little Free Library - Greig Metzger

381. The Love of Books + The Power of Community: Meet the Little Free Library - Greig Metzger

FromWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits


381. The Love of Books + The Power of Community: Meet the Little Free Library - Greig Metzger

FromWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Feb 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Meet Greig. He’s the Executive Director of Little Free Library, an org that builds community, increases access to books and inspires readers ?? This movement continues to grow with more than 428150,000 registered book-sharing boxes worldwide in all 50 states, 115 countries and seven continents - all run by volunteers. But, that’s not all - this nonprofit grants Little Free Libraries full of books to areas that most need it through its Impact Library Program and champions diverse books through its Read in Color initiative. This conversation is heart-warming and inspiring - don’t miss it! ?? LearnOverview of the Little Free Library movementHow orgs can stay true to their missions while meeting community needsHow you can get involved with Little Free LibraryToday’s GuestGreig Metzger, Executive Director, Little Free LibraryEpisode HighlightsGreig’s story and journey to where he is today (3:20)History of Little Free Libraries (11:00)The gap Little Free Library is filling and the impact they’re seeing (12:00)Read in Color Initiative (17:00)Greig’s One Good Thing: Be willing to swing and miss. (35:00)How to connect with Little Free Library (37:00)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/381.About our Sponsor Neon OneTechnology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.About our Sponsor Feathr Feathr is trusted by more than 1,000 nonprofits of all sizes — from the Humane Society and Meals on Wheels to IJM .Don’t rely on magic to hit your goals next year. Use Feathr to elevate your digital marketing campaigns and grow impact in 2023.Learn more and get started today at Feathr.co.  And, be sure to tell them We Are For Good sent you! Start Learning in We Are For Good PRO Today!Join us inside We Are For Good’s professional development experience and community: We Are For Good PRO. We’re offering a special discount to our podcast listeners- use code PODCAST at checkout to take 15% OFF your professional development for a year. We can’t wait to get you equipped and activated. Visit www.weareforgoodpro.com to start learning today!Support the showSupport the We Are For Good PodcastWe believe education is for everyone. We strive to make our teaching as forward-thinking, accessible, affordable and inclusive as possible. Your generous support will help power the #ImpactUprising, free resources and community for change-agents globally. Join the We Are For Good CommunityYou can think of it as the after-party to each podcast episode ?Say hi?LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter
Released:
Feb 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Nonprofit professionals are faced with more challenges to accomplish their missions and the growing pressure to do more, raise more, and be more for the causes we hold so dear. With bootstrapped budgets and staff, the community of do-gooders are seeking camaraderie along the journey, a safe place to grow and learn and find connection and inspiration. Join Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they learn with you from some of the best in the industry; sharing the most innovative ideas, inspiration and stories of making a difference. You’re in good company and we welcome you to our community of nonprofit professionals, philanthropists, world changers, innovators, and others to bring a little more goodness into the world. Get cozy, grab a coffee, and get ready to be inspired. We are for good. You in?