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382. The New Playbook: Investing in Young People to Tackle Climate Change - Lissie Garvin
382. The New Playbook: Investing in Young People to Tackle Climate Change - Lissie Garvin
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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Meet Lissie. She’s the Foundation and Fellowship Program Director for the 776 Foundation, an org we truly believe will change the world. It was founded to fund problem-solvers combatting inequity worldwide through brilliant and creative methods. Focused specifically on climate change as a “technological, social, and political issue,” the fellowship’s first round of funding was awarded to 20 individuals under the age of 23. Tune in to hear how young people are empowered with tools, resources and network to combat climate change ??? LearnOverview of the 776 FoundationThe inspiration behind starting the 776’s Climate Fellows CohortHow a two-year cash gift of $100K + network + Cerbro is powering these innovatorsThe power of social enterprise solutionsToday’s GuestLissie Garvin, Foundation and Fellowship Program Director, 776 FoundationEpisode HighlightsLissie’s story and journey to where she is today (5:40)Overview of 776 (11:15)Where the idea of the cohort came from (16:35)What Lissie has learned about Gen Z (26:40)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Lissie’s life (36:30)Lissie’s One Good Thing: Connecting people (39:30)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/382.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 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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