Summary

In this special Unbroken Streams Crossover episode, Eddy Paul Thomas and Dave Capozzi discuss the topic of giving back to your community in 2024. They explore the challenges of philanthropy in the current landscape, including the decline in charitable donations, the rise of crowdfunding, and the decline in organized religion. They also discuss the lack of trust in big organizations and the difficulty in choosing where to donate. They highlight the importance of connecting with local communities, forming partnerships with existing organizations, and using individual talents to make a difference. The conversation explores the importance of giving back and ways to get involved in the community. It emphasizes that giving back doesn't have to be limited to traditional settings like schools or churches, but can also be done in one's own neighborhood. The conversation highlights the need for people to connect with their self-interest and understand how their resources can align with their personal motivations. It also discusses the challenges faced by nonprofits and the importance of understanding their limitations and the impact they have on communities. The conversation encourages individuals to reflect on their own relationship with money and their community, and to find ways to contribute their time, skills, and passion to causes they care about. It emphasizes the need for empathy, curiosity, and understanding when evaluating and supporting nonprofits.

Takeaways

• Charitable donations in 2024 are at a 30-year low, with Americans giving only 1.7% of their disposable income to charity.
• There is a decline in trust in big organizations, including churches and nonprofits, leading to a desire for more grassroots and crowd-sourced approaches to giving.
• People are overwhelmed by the number of worthy causes and struggle to choose where to donate.
• Forming partnerships with existing organizations and connecting with local communities are effective ways to make a difference.
• Using individual talents and skills can also contribute to giving back to the community. Giving back can be done in various settings, including one's own neighborhood.
• Connecting with one's self-interest and understanding personal motivations can lead to more meaningful and impactful giving.
• Nonprofits face challenges and limitations, and it is important to understand their work and impact on communities.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background 04:22 The Changing Landscape of Philanthropy 07:15 The Decline in Charitable Donations and Trust 09:02 The Rise of Crowdfunding and Individualized Giving 11:51 Forming Partnerships and Connecting with Local Communities 14:31 Using Individual Talents to Make a Difference 26:40 Giving Back in Your Own Neighborhood 29:35 Aligning Resources with Self-Interest 34:52 Understanding the Work of Nonprofits 42:31 Curiosity and Solutions for Community Needs

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Music: "Open Door" & "I Dare You" by Little Glass Men from the free music archive. This work is openly licensed via CC BY 4.0.

Summary

Jason Kae discusses building and maintaining excellent team culture using the metaphor of a rainforest. He emphasizes the importance of trust, communication, autonomy, and shared purpose as foundational elements. He also highlights the significance of conscious leadership and being aware of stakeholders. Jason shares strategies for leaders facing toxic team cultures, including listening, observing, and setting new expectations. He emphasizes the need for genuine communication, accountability for results, and fostering joy, enthusiasm, and purpose at work. Jason also discusses mentorship, coaching, and maintaining a positive team culture during times of change and disruption.

Takeaways

• Trust, communication, autonomy, and shared purpose are foundational elements of building an excellent team culture.
• Conscious leadership involves being aware of stakeholders and creating a business that benefits all parties involved.
• In toxic team cultures, leaders should listen, observe, and set new expectations.
• Maintaining a positive team culture requires genuine communication, accountability for results, and fostering joy, enthusiasm, and purpose at work.
• Mentorship involves learning from someone who knows how to do the job, while coaching involves asking questions to guide individuals to find their own solutions.
• During times of change and disruption, leaders should empathize, communicate transparently, and provide support and space for employees.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Rainforest Metaphor 03:04 Building an Excellent Team Culture 08:23 Dealing with Toxic Team Cultures 14:57 Fostering Joy, Enthusiasm, and Purpose at Work 18:08 The Importance of Mentorship and Coaching 23:56 Maintaining a Positive Team Culture During Change and Disruption

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Produced by Say Some Thing Studios.

Music: "Open Door" & "I Dare You" by Little Glass Men from the free music archive. This work is openly licensed via CC BY 4.0.

Summary

In this conversation, Eddy Paul Thomas interviews Kathy Rogers, an expert in building nonprofit communities. They discuss the importance of community and collaboration in nonprofit work. Kathy shares her experiences in successfully managing Mental Health America of Central Carolinas and highlights the significance of building partnerships and engaging with the community. She also talks about the challenges and rewards of opening a free counseling center and the importance of trust and cultural representation in mental health care. Kathy emphasizes the need for nonprofits to be adaptable, focused on outcomes, and to foster a culture of collaboration within their organizations. She also discusses the role of government and the private sector in community building. In this conversation, Kathy Rogers and Building Community discuss the importance of collaboration and building strong community relationships in the nonprofit sector. They highlight the positive outcomes that can be achieved through partnerships and share examples of successful collaborations. They emphasize the need for empathy and understanding when working with diverse communities and the importance of treating individuals with dignity. They also discuss future trends in nonprofit work, including the increasing need for collaboration and the importance of storytelling and marketing in attracting support. Kathy Rogers shares her expertise and offers advice for nonprofit leaders looking to build strong community relationships.

Takeaways

• Building community and collaboration are essential in nonprofit work.
• Partnerships and engagement with the community are key to success.
• Trust and cultural representation are crucial in providing effective mental health care.
• Nonprofits need to be adaptable and focused on outcomes.
• Government and the private sector play important roles in community building. Collaboration and partnerships are essential in the nonprofit sector to achieve positive outcomes and address community needs.
• Treating individuals with empathy and dignity is crucial in building strong community relationships.
• Nonprofit leaders should invest in marketing and storytelling to attract support and raise awareness about their work.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:40 Kathy's Background and Inspiration for Nonprofit Work 05:41 The Importance of Building Community and Collaboration 10:30 Addressing Mental Health Care and Stigma 15:34 Collaborating with Government and Other Organizations 20:41 Fostering a Culture of Collaboration in Nonprofits 28:34 Fostering Collaboration within Organizations 34:07 The Need for Increased Donations and Collaboration 36:50 The Power of Collaboration and Partnerships 40:02 Lifting Communities: Examples of Successful Collaborations 40:11 Empathy and Dignity in Nonprofit Work 45:47 Future Trends in Nonprofit Work 51:49 Proactive Partnership Building

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Produced by Say Some Thing Studios.

Music: "Open Door" & "I Dare You" by Little Glass Men from the free music archive. This work is openly licensed via CC BY 4.0.