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496. Thriving in Turbulent Times + Building a Future-Ready Organization - Erin Davison

496. Thriving in Turbulent Times + Building a Future-Ready Organization - Erin Davison

FromWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits


496. Thriving in Turbulent Times + Building a Future-Ready Organization - Erin Davison

FromWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Dec 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Meet Erin. She’s the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana, the region’s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network. Despite facing four federally named natural disasters in less than a year, Erin and her team remained resilient and unwavering in their commitment to the community. In a surprising turn of events, a mysterious email led to a $1.1 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott? Erin used this gift to launch the Big Defender Fund, securing the future of youth mentoring programs in her community, no matter the challenges Mother Nature throws their way?️ Erin shares valuable lessons for nonprofit leaders on thriving in turbulent times, seeking help amidst chaos, and rebuilding organizations to be stronger and more resilient than ever? Prepare for some touching stories – you won't want to miss this one! ?LearnCase Study: BBBS Southwest LouisianaHow nonprofits can thrive during turbulent times During Turbulent TimesWays to build a future-ready organizationToday’s GuestErin Davison, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest LouisianaEpisode HighlightsErin’s story and journey to where she is today (2:30)Leading an organization during four catastrophic events (7:00)An unexpected $1.1 million donation (11:40)The impact of a transformative gift (16:40)Erin’s lessons learned about creating a future-ready organization (25:15)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Erin’s life (29:55)Erin’s One Good Thing: Grace. (35:20)How to connect with Erin and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana (38:15)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/496.Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more ?Support the showSupport the ShowIf you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends. 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:
Dec 13, 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?