For the LAST episode of The Official Do Good Better Podcast, podcast producer Lee Schwartz interviews 5-Star Guest Patrick Kirby! Patrick answers tough trivia questions, responds to listener mail, and answers some questions only Zach Galifianakis could love...questions that are perfect for when you're "Between Two Podcasts." Look for updates on our social media pages for the upcoming launch of the NEW podcast, DO GOOD TO THE MAX! Get on our waiting list for our new nonprofit & fundrai...

Today's 5-Star Guest is...Patrick Kirby! It's another great solo episode where Patrick shares all the great advice others have to pay for! Patrick shares his impressions of some recent conversations with Executive Directors and stories from the fundraising "trenches." Get on our waiting list for our new nonprofit & fundraising community filled with on-demand courses and live webinars that are exclusive to members! Learn all about what's in store to support you and your leadership team a...

Today's Five-Star Guest is Dan Pallotta, a legend in the nonprofit world due to his dynamic impact on fundraising, communication and his unique ability to positively transform nonprofit supporters, funders and those who serve. Dan invented the multi-day charitable event industry. Dan was one of the founding partners for TED’s phenomenally successful Audacious Project, which curates some of the most promising and daring social change projects in the world, and has raised close to...

Today's Five-Star Guest is Devika Narayanan, Chief of Staff of Nostos Homes Internal displacement can happen suddenly, following an environmental disaster like a hurricane or an earthquake. It may occur over a short, intense period of civil war; it may take place slowly and continually over decades; it may be the result of public or private sector development projects. At Nostos, they build homes for the forcibly displaced to help them thrive. Their innovative homes are designed to serve as...

Today's Five-Star Guest is Paul Zelizer. Paul Zelizer is a leading social entrepreneur coach who helps founders & leaders increase their impact, profitability and quality of life. Paul always knew that his purpose was to help people and work to make the world a better place. So when it came time to choose a career, he went into community mental health and organizing. Much of that work was in the culturally rich communities of Northern New Mexico. For 15 years, Paul ...

Today's Five-Star Guest is Courtney Backen, Director of Community and Capacity Development for GiveMN and RaiseMN. Courtney leads the charge on resource and tool building for GiveMN and RaiseMN. With a background in fundraising for several Minnesota-based organizations like Friends of the Hennepin County Library, Environment Minnesota, and Minnesota Public Radio, Courtney helps provide fundraising tools and resources that take nonprofits and schools to the next level. Courtney graduated fro...

Today's Five-Star Guest is Teri Beckman, Founder and CEO of HIGOL. Teri is deeply influenced by Skillful Means, a fully integrated approach to life and work developed by Tarthang Tulku uniting business practices with personal and spiritual growth – including the development compassion and wisdom. Her lifelong passion lies in integrating eastern and western psychology, organizational behavior, business, leadership, and wellness. She is on the faculty of Dharma College, which offe...

Today's Five-Star Guest is Bill Yoh, Chairman of Yoh Staffing & Recruitment and best-selling author. A lifelong writer and award-winning author, Bill has published business and literary articles and blogs, and produced an award-winning feature film about human relationships. Bill also serves as a speaker, biographer and strategist, helping other family business owners navigate the opportunities and challenges that inevitably arise when personal and professional lives intersect. Bill is...

Today's Five-Star Guests are (Director of Product Marketing) Steve Lausch and (Director of Corporate Communications) Sarah Sebastian...both are event and fundraising experts from (industry-leader) One Cause. Download Their 2024 Fundraising Outlook Report: https://www.onecause.com/ebook/2024-fundraising-outlook-report/ More About Sarah: Sarah is a marketer and brand geek with 8+ years of experience in the nonprofit tech space in the form of technical writing, customer service, conten...

Today's Five-Star Guest is Youth and College Sports Leadership and Operations Consultant Renata Porter. Renata is a seasoned business consultant with a focus on delivering positive outcomes for youth sports clubs. As an end-to-end partner, she provides actionable guidance and support to help these clubs evolve and achieve success. Her company’s goal is to help sports clubs break free from outdated mindsets and behaviors and to empower them to operate as the successful businesses they are me...