A half hour interview show featuring innovative leaders who cultivate a culture of giving, belonging and thriving together. In each episode, we’ll explore how generosity at work impacts the bottom line and address cultural dynamics, team behavior and peer relationships.
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Kick off your week with a 5-minute reflection on generosity to ground yourself as you go about your fund development tasks. Each reflection includes a question to ponder throughout the week to aid your work.
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A podcast that explores how generosity is at work in our workplaces and world. Our goal is to encourage and equip leaders to go beyond profit with their organizations, and improve the lives of everyone they touch.
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The Generosity Now Podcast is dedicated to inspiring generosity and promoting whole life stewardship among followers of Christ. We share stories of individuals and organizations doing great work in our community and around the world. Our goal is to provide practical insights and tools to help listeners make a positive kingdom impact with their resources. Whether you want to become a better wealth manager, overcome challenges in deploying large sums of money, or align with your family values, ...
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Lifeshine Generosity features leaders and entrepreneurs generously sharing their hearts with giving stories, tips and strategies for business and life success and the unexpected blessings God bestows on the generous.
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Coralus collectively practices different ways of doing things for a better now and a new inheritance. $19M+ capital. 7000+ members. 190 funded.
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Through interviews with individuals living radically generous lives, this podcast aims to encourage others to give and to serve their communities.
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On The Generosity Labs Podcast, hosted by Kenny Jahng, we talk to pastors, consultants, service providers and other church leaders. We discuss the current trends, models and best practices for developing giving as a robust part of your community life. Are you ready to learn more about how you can get a culture of generosity to flourish from the inside out? Discover more resources and transcripts of our podcast episodes at www.GenerosityLabs.org
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Welcome to the Lisa M Snyder: For Generosity podcast, where we are all about growing our resources (money, time, space) to impact the world around us.
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Podcast exploring the intersection of faith, service, philanthropy, and community. The non-profit sector is filled with beauty and complexity and offers the comfort of both commonly held values as well as diversity of thought. Join us as we dig into conversations with clergy members, community activists, scholars, non-profit leaders, donors, and volunteers. We hope you leave every episode challenged and inspired.
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We are equipping nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance your mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices. T ...
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Building Communities Through Real Estate: A Conversation with Tony Julianelle
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Join us as we sit down with Tony Julianelle, CEO of Atlas Real Estate, a visionary leader in the real estate industry with over 24 years of executive experience. Tony shares his journey from climbing the corporate ladder in mortgage finance to discovering a deeper purpose through real estate. We explore Atlas Real Estate’s mission to "uplift humani…
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Let's Make It A Beautiful Day In Our Neighborhoods
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In this season finale, discover how a simple, surprising question revolutionized milkshake sales and how that same mindset can transform your business's generosity. Learn how an innovative brewery in Georgia is solving childhood literacy, why listening is the first act of true generosity, and how asking the right questions can turn your business in…
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211. Susan McPherson - The Lost Art of Connecting
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“...if you listen carefully when people tell you these things, which is so hard because we have so many distractions, but if you listen carefully, you can find ways to be helpful, to be responsible, to be reliable, to be trustworthy, all the things that make us fully functioning and valuable humans.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Susan McPherson …
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"...Therefore one should not cease from planting. Rather, just as he found, one should still continue to plant even though he is old..." This week, I’m a story from Midrash Tanchuma Kedoshim 8:1, written sometime between 500 to 800 AD and published in 1885. Reflection question: How will you plant seeds for fund development programs, like legacy giv…
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189. Dr. Tonya Cornelius - Embracing Awe and Wonder for More Joy and Fulfillment
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Dr. Tonya Cornelius, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, The Walt Disney Company where she serves as an integral member of the enterprise Human Resources senior leadership team. Dr. Cornileus is responsible for learning and leadership development, talent and succession management, performance management, and career development. Dr. Cornileus jo…
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Socks With A Soul: A Business Generosity Story
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Discover the heartwarming story of John’s Crazy Socks, a father-son business that proves socks can change lives. Join John and Mark Cronin as they share how their social enterprise combines creativity, inclusivity, and generosity to spread happiness, create jobs for individuals with differing abilities, and give back to communities worldwide. This …
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210. Watch Your Language | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip
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"While letting out a curse or cuss word might feel harmless in the moment, it can leave unintended impressions and even disrupt the professional culture we work so hard to build. I am guilty and need this lesson more than anyone." Host Bio: Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializin…
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"...In the same way, as you are unable to take care of all of your fellow people, treated as the luck of the draw when the time and circumstance brings some into closer contact with you than others." This week, I’m reading a quote from De Doctrina Christiana by Augustine, published in 397 AD. Reflection questions: Is there an area of your work wher…
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Living a Legacy: Embracing Whole Life Stewardship
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In this episode, Eric and Laurie dive into the concept of Whole Life Stewardship—a framework for aligning our lives with purpose and generosity. What does it mean to truly steward your labor, influence, finances, and expertise? How can we live in such a way that our presence in a community is both meaningful and transformative? Eric and Laurie unpa…
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The Secret to Effective Employee Volunteerism
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Discover how businesses can elevate their community impact by moving beyond "feel-good" volunteerism! In this episode, you will learn from Dr. Jessica Rodell, a leading expert in corporate community engagement, to explore how companies can build partnerships that create meaningful benefits for communities and employees alike. As the William H. Wils…
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209. Van Lai-DuMone - What If? The Power of Curiosity and Play
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“Pause and pay attention. When you hear that whisper or feel that tap on your shoulder of curiosity, it's an idea waiting for you to bring it to life. So pause and pay attention. We live in this world where we're always busy. We're so busy and we often are not pausing and paying attention to those curiosities.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Van L…
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“Whoever practices charity and justice fills the world with loving kindness.” This week, I’m reading quotes from Sukkah 49b about tzedakah. Reflection questions: How are we giving donors that vision of repairing the world through their gifts? What are ways that we can practice tzedakah with donors? That is, practicing justice, peace, and loving kin…
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208. Birds Returning to the Nest | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip
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"...you can increase the potential of having a visit that respects everyone’s needs and isn’t a letdown." Host Bio: Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in generous leadership, behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, and conflic…
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"...that which is a hindrance is made a furtherance to an act; and that which is an obstacle on the road helps us on this road..." This week, I am reading a quote from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, written around 171 AD. Reflection questions: Is there a response from a donor that you need to stop giving too much weight to and instead put it in it…
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God's Faithfulness in Times of Trial; With John & Ash Marsh
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In this episode of the Generosity Now podcast, Eric nd Laurie sit down with John and Ash Marsh to unpack their compelling story of redemption, reconciliation, and the transformative power of generosity. The Marsh family’s journey showcases the depth of God’s faithfulness and serves as a moving testimony to the power of love, community, and intentio…
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Jennifer McCrea is a global trailblazer in philanthropic generosity, with a track record that includes guiding over 500 organizations around the world. Dubbed “the billionaire whisperer” by Bloomberg, her expertise has reshaped the way we think about giving. But when it comes to how business leaders can drive real impact through generosity, her ans…
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207. Rashida Ricketts - Graves to Gardens
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“What does it look like to approach harm in a way that is transformative . . . how do we heal collectively and holistically . . . there are really unique and beautiful ways of doing that doesn't look like mass incarceration.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Rashida Ricketts and Her Work 07:54 Rashida's Journey into Service and Education 16:56 The I…
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"...When we have decided to accept, let us accept with cheerfulness, showing pleasure, and letting the giver see it, so that he or she may at once receive some return for their goodness..." This week, I am reading a quote from On Benefits by Seneca the Younger, published in 59 AD. Reflection Question: What is one thing you can do this week to let y…
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In this episode, you will explore the first step in moving your organization toward being a generous community partner. Our special "neighbor" in this episode is David Newell best known for his beloved role as Mr. McFeely on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. With a career spanning over three decades on the show, Mr. Newell became an enduring symbol of k…
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206. Judge Not | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip
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"Take a mindful pause." In this episode of the ROG Return on Generosity podcast, host Shannon Cassidy discusses the habit of judging others and offers practical steps to reduce judgment and foster a more generous mindset. The conversation emphasizes the importance of curiosity, mindful pauses, reframing judgments, and setting intentions to cultivat…
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"...When we have decided to accept, let us accept with cheerfulness, showing pleasure, and letting the giver see it, so that he or she may at once receive some return for their goodness..." This week, I am reading a quote from On Benefits by Seneca the Younger, published in 59 AD. Reflection Question: No matter the donor or the donor’s motivation, …
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From Tradition to Transformation: Greg Ast’s Journey of Faith, Family, and Generosity
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In this episode of the Generosity Now podcast, we sit down with Greg Ast, who shares his inspiring journey of moving from religious tradition to a deep, personal relationship with Christ. Raised in a strong Catholic household, Greg always knew God, but it wasn’t until later in life that he truly understood what it meant to have a relationship with …
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Introducing Season 2 of Generosity At Work
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Generosity at Work is a podcast that explores how generosity is at work in our workplaces and how that generosity is at work in the world. In Season 2 you will learn from innovative thinkers and practitioners in the field of business generosity and social impact. And you will explore ways you can focus and scale up your business’s generosity effort…
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“Generosity is giving freely without expectations.” “People want to see a human leader.” “Communication is the number one challenge.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Generous Leadership 02:49 The Journey to Generosity 05:51 The Importance of Communication 08:55 Understanding Generosity in Leadership 11:54 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 14:46 Gene…
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"...A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed...." This week, I’m reading a quote from the Jewish wisdom on generosity from Proverbs 11. Reflection questions: As you wait for donors to respond to a campaign, have you given to the mission you serve? How are you leading this week in your daily life with the intention …
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204. Email Tips for Generous Leaders | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip
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"Generous leaders treat email as more than a task." "Thoughtful replies over quick responses." "Clarity and simplicity are key." In this episode of R.O.G. Return on Generosity, Shannon Cassidy discusses the often-overlooked aspect of leadership generosity in email communication. She emphasizes that emails should not just be transactional but should…
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"...For with wisdom cometh patience, And with patience cometh rest..." This week, I am reading the poem The Hardest Time of All, by Sarah Doudney. Written in 1896. Reflection Questions: Where are you waiting for some major change to occur as a result of your work? Is it time to gain more wisdom or to be more patient or to stop and rest in that area…
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The Power of Stewardship and Generosity: With Tim McTavish
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Tim McTavish shares his background growing up in a Christian home and his journey of falling in love with Jesus. He discusses his experience as a business owner and how integrating biblical principles transformed his company's culture and success. Tim emphasizes the importance of stewardship and generosity in all aspects of life, including finances…
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203. Nancy Hogshead - Title IX and Social Change
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“Title IX says no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of sex…as measured three different ways, one is equal opportunities to participate, two is equal scholarship dollars between men and women, and third is, they've got to get treated the same way.” Guest Bio: Life-long advocate for access and equality in athletics, internationally r…
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..."An association [nonprofit] is an educated and powerful body of citizens which cannot be twisted to any person's will or quietly trodden down,..." This week, I’m reading selected quotes from Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville, published in 1835. Note. His use of the word association is our current word for nonprofit. Reflection questi…
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202. Avoid Defensive Listening | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip
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"We hear the message through our own insecurity." In this episode of the ROG podcast, Shannon Cassidy discusses the concept of defensive listening, a barrier to effective communication. She explains how defensive listening occurs when individuals filter messages through their insecurities or fears, leading to combative or withdrawn responses. Shann…
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"...the potentially world-changing and life-giving power that may be present in or working through the goodness of the donors' hearts and souls; if only someone would acknowledge it, call it forth, and nurture it!" This week, I am reading a quote from Growing Givers’ Hearts: Treating Fundraising as Ministry by Thomas Jeavons and Rebekah Burch Basin…
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Collaborating to Fight Human Trafficking; Wes Lyons and Vip Vipperman
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Vip Vipperman and Wes Lyons discuss their personal faith journeys and their work in the fight against human trafficking. They share their experiences with the Lion's Den, a faith-driven angel network that invests in companies making a positive impact. They highlight the importance of collaboration between for-profit, nonprofit, and government organ…
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201. Mike Ashcraft - What’s Your One Word?
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“Reach isn't a measure or a strategy for how we get bigger. Reach is a measure of what we're willing to care about.” “We have to wage war against regret.” “We break the patterns of the past by choosing to be faithful in the moment.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 07:27 Reaching People and Caring for Their Needs 09:07 Walking with Peopl…
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“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all - in which case, you fail by default.” JK Rowling This week, I’m reading various quotes to reflect on how generosity covers our failures. Reflection question: Are we letting failure harden or shame us? Or, are we lettin…
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200. Celebrating 200 Episodes of R.O.G.
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"Generosity is the most essential capability of leadership." In this milestone 200th episode of R.O.G. Return on Generosity , host Shannon Cassidy reflects on the journey of the podcast over the past four years, emphasizing the critical role of generosity in effective leadership. She discusses the importance of oxytocin and serotonin in fostering p…
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"...All that happens, happens right: you will find it so if you observe narrowly..." This week, I am reading a quote from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, written around 171 AD. Reflection questions: When you have failed in your work recently, how are observing narrowly for the right things that came out of it? Are you seeking perfection or goodness…
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Finding Joy and Unity in Partnership; With Josh & Kaitlin Saenz and Nick and Rachel Wolverton
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The conversation revolves around the topic of giving together as couples and families. The guests, Josh and Caitlin Saenz, and Rachel and Nick Wolverton, share their experiences and motivations for partnering in a project to support Bible translation for the Niha people in Tanzania. They discuss the importance of having scripture in the heart langu…
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199. Edwige Robinson - Define Success on Your Own Terms
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“Take micro steps and achieve uncommon success.” “Build supportive communities and extend grace.” “Define success on your own terms and embrace uniqueness.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Edwige Robinson's Journey 02:45 Believe It's Possible: Conquering Mountains and Achieving Uncommon Success 05:15 The Power of Micro Steps and Momentum 10:03 Buildi…
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..."And then with a cry from his soul despairing,He bowed him down to the earth and wept.But a voice cried aloud from the driving rain;“Arise, old man, and plant again!” This week, I’m reading a poem, Disappointed, written by Paul Laurence Dunbar, published in 1913. Reflection question: Is there an area of your work where you have been disappointme…
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Finding Purpose in Work and Faith: With Barry and Linda Rowan
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Barry and Linda Rowan share their personal journeys of faith, exploring the intersection of work and spirituality. They discuss the importance of finding meaning in work, the power of surrender, and the role of generosity and stewardship in their lives. Barry introduces his book, 'The Spiritual Art of Business,' which aims to help individuals disco…
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“Ideas aren't the problem. People have lots of ideas, but they don't have time to think. Thinking has become a daring act within organizations, and in our culture, because we are part of the ‘cult of busy’.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Lisa Bodell and the Importance of Simplicity 03:20 Eliminating Complexity and Drowning in Work 07:17 Challengi…
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"...Life is so generous a giver, but we, judging its gifts by the covering, Cast them away as ugly, or heavy, or hard. Remove the covering and you will find beneath it a living splendor, Woven of love, by wisdom, with power..." This week, I’m reading a poem written by Greville MacDonald to his father George MacDonald in 1930. Reflection question: W…
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Values and Investments. Aligning them for greater Kingdom impact: With Jeff Shafer
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On this episode, Eric and Laurie interview Jeff Shafer, CEO and co-founder of Common Good Capital. They discuss impact investing and how aligning investments with values can make a positive impact on people's lives. Jeff shares his personal journey and how a back surgery and subsequent crisis led him to shift his focus to impact investing. He expla…
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197. Susan Packard - Emotional Fitness and Recovery
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“Personal mastery is all about humility and supporting other people and having purpose other than yourself.” R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Sit quietly. Light up your right brain. Meditation Mindfulness practices Nature Walks without headphones or phone Music Art Laughter Gratitude Get emotionally fit. Engage in a recovery practice. Ask for help. Develop bo…
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"...To think and to will without doing, when there is opportunity, is like a flame enclosed in a vessel and goes out; also like seed cast upon the sand, which fails to grow, and so perishes with its power of germination. But to think and will and from that to do is like a flame that gives heat and light all around, or like a seed in the ground that…
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"...The first and the simplest emotion which we discover in the human mind is curiosity..." This week, I’m reading a quote from On the Sublime and Beautiful by Edmund Burke, published in 1756. Reflection questions: What is your personality like: do you prefer the new and novel or the familiar and dependable? What do you think your donor base needs …
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196. Daisy Auger-Dominguez - From Burnt Out to Lit Up
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“Burnout is an excessive and sustained workload.” “Am I really the best person to be in that meeting?” “Create workplaces of joy, productivity, and growth.” “Change is possible.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Daisy Auger-Dominguez's Background and Book 03:03 Chapter 1: Recognizing and Addressing Burnout 06:24 Chapter 2: Setting Boundaries and Sayin…
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Living a High Impact Life: With Pete Ochs
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In this final episode of our summer series, we wanted to feature a phenomenal conversation Eric and Laurie had with Entrepreneur, Speaker, and author Pete Ochs. They discuss four simple but powerful principles that bear on creating Economic, Social and Spiritual Capital. When brought together they result in a High Impact LIFE About Pete Pete Ochs i…
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195. Yvette Kanouff - The Endless Possibilities of AI, Allyship and Authenticity
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“How do we help others, especially those that don't have a good opportunity? But, you know, they don't have life on a silver platter. So how do we make silver platters for people?” “You never wanna go to the president and talk about yourself. You wanna go to the president and you wanna talk about the team and what the team did…” “A coach talks to y…
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