How to Ask Powerful Questions with Chad Littlefield
Abigail Morse Abigail Morse

How to Ask Powerful Questions with Chad Littlefield

In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly Berna and Dave Raley are joined by co-founder of We and Me, Chad Littlefield, for a conversation about connection and the benefits of asking powerful questions.

They begin by diving into what it means to create impactful conversations and the idea of “connection over content” as a means of fostering transparency and trust.

Chad laters defines the “we” method that enhances dialogue and collaboration in one’s organization, and offers strategies that for-profit and nonprofit leaders alike can employ to build a culture of openness and effective communication.

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Getting Major League Results with Minor League Resources
Abigail Morse Abigail Morse

Getting Major League Results with Minor League Resources

In this episode of Purpose of Profit Podcast, Dave Raley and Carly Berna are joined by RKD Group’s Justin McCord for a discussion about how to create an experience that drives the value of your organization’s product or service.

Justin begins by sharing his experiences working in sports as a marketer. He explains what it’s like to compete for the entertainment dollar and how to differentiate your organization from others in the industry. 

Together with Dave and Carly, Justin dives into the practical applications of what it means to be a “winning team” and how even smaller organizations with limited budgets can adopt those “winning” principles for lasting success.

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A Recipe for Success: How to Pair Vision Casting and Vision Carrying
Abigail Morse Abigail Morse

A Recipe for Success: How to Pair Vision Casting and Vision Carrying

In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly Berna and Dave Raley are joined by business and nonprofit leader, Jeff Henderson, for an inside look at how to grow your vision and to be ready for whatever comes next on your organizations path to success.

Jeff shares his experiences working with well-known organizations such as the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, Chick-fil-A and North Point Ministries – one of the largest churches in America – and highlights some of the challenges and successes he faced, revealing some insightful tips and strategies on how nonprofits can achieve their ultimate vision.

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7 Habits of Highly Effective Nonprofit Leaders
Abigail Morse Abigail Morse

7 Habits of Highly Effective Nonprofit Leaders

In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly Berna and Dave Raley dive into the "7 Habits of Highly Effective Fundraisers and offer key insights for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders, emphasizing the importance of leadership, strategy, and sustainability in driving impact.

Carly and Dave start by exploring the first habit—how to move from data to strategy. They discuss how successful fundraisers gather insights, work with trusted advisors, and create actionable plans to move their organizations forward. Next, they cover why focusing on what works, rather than constantly putting out fires, is a game-changer for nonprofit growth.

Later, they dive into the importance of leveraging natural resources—understanding your organization’s unique strengths—and why balancing the present with future innovation is key to long-term success.

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Lessons from American Idol with Nonprofit Expert Dana Snyder
Abigail Morse Abigail Morse

Lessons from American Idol with Nonprofit Expert Dana Snyder

In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Dave and Carly are joined by nonprofit expert Dana Snyder to talk about some of the lessons she learned from working on American Idol, and how those lessons can be applied to increasing your monthly donor programs as nonprofit leaders. 

Dana is the founder of Positive Equation and the host of “Missions to Movements” podcast. She is also the author of her latest book, “The Monthly Giving Mastermind - A Framework to Build, Grow & Sustain Subscriptions for Good.” 

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Chick-fil-A’s Approach to Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Innovation
Abigail Morse Abigail Morse

Chick-fil-A’s Approach to Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Innovation

Welcome to Season 5 of Purpose & Profit Podcast! In our first episode, we’re kicking things off with Chick-fil-A’s very own Officer VP of Innovation, David Farmer!

In this episode, David joins Carly Berna and Dave Raley to discuss how innovation and entrepreneurship collide, and how nonprofits can benefit from change while staying true to their core values and beliefs.

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Lessons in Innovation: Tapping into the Power of Nostalgia
Abigail Morse Abigail Morse

Lessons in Innovation: Tapping into the Power of Nostalgia

In this episode of Purpose and Profit Podcast, Carly and Dave talk about the power of nostalgia in boosting innovation in your business or non-profit.

They begin by sharing the history of the word “nostalgia” and reveal its varying definitions over the years as our culture has evolved.

They dive into familiar topics that bring about nostalgia such as Disneyland, Super Bowl commercials, and the Barbie movie, and talk about how utilizing nostalgia can be a great way to invite your supporters to identify with your organization’s story.

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Lessons in Leadership Transition with Steve Woodworth
Abigail Morse Abigail Morse

Lessons in Leadership Transition with Steve Woodworth

In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Dave and Carly bring in Masterworks CEO Steve Woodworth to discuss the workplace culture between for-profits and non-profits, and how transitions between members of leadership can ultimately benefit or harm your organization’s strategy.

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The Hidden Drawback of Expertise: Overcoming a Narrow Mindset
Abigail Morse Abigail Morse

The Hidden Drawback of Expertise: Overcoming a Narrow Mindset

In this episode of the Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly and Dave dive into some of the potential limitations of expertise and how this can sometimes threaten to hold us back when it comes to breaking ground in new areas as a nonprofit organization or a for-profit business.

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Dickies and Fashion: How to Innovate without Losing Your Core
Abigail Morse Abigail Morse

Dickies and Fashion: How to Innovate without Losing Your Core

In this episode, Carly and Dave sit down with Donna Lucas, an experienced for-profit and non-profit marketer who has helped transform big-time businesses like Dickies, Adidas, and Benetton.

Donna shares some lessons on how to introduce innovative products and techniques into the marketplace that seek to maintain core customers, engage new consumers and capitalize on untapped revenue opportunities.

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Content without Connection is Worth Less
Dave Raley Dave Raley

Content without Connection is Worth Less

In this episode, Dave and Carly discuss how, after years of giving talks, training, and teaching, both have seen how important feelings of safety and belonging are to the learning process. In other words, trying to deliver content without connection is worth, well, less.

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How Disney Got It’s Magic Back
Dave Raley Dave Raley

How Disney Got It’s Magic Back

Dave and Carly dive deep into a dark period in one of the most famous companies in the world – Disney. The duo dives into the lessons that leaders can apply from a time when Disney rediscovered and restored its focus on its core driver.

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Purpose-Driven Leadership: Navigating Redemptive Entrepreneurship and Impact-Driven Business
Dave Raley Dave Raley

Purpose-Driven Leadership: Navigating Redemptive Entrepreneurship and Impact-Driven Business

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Dan Reed, a partner at Praxis Capital. Praxis is a venture-building ecosystem with a redemptive imagination, supporting founders, funders, and innovators motivated by faith to address the major issues of our time. Dan is inspired by the potential of generous, forward-thinking capital to catalyze cultural transformation.

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Culture Built My Brand: Navigating Transformation
Dave Raley Dave Raley

Culture Built My Brand: Navigating Transformation

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Ted Vaughn, Partner at Historic Agency, author of Culture Built My Brand, and the host of the Future Nonprofit Podcast. He has worked with hundreds of organizations, guiding them through the intricacies of brand-building and executive leadership. Ted’s role as the leader of client transformation at Historic underscores his commitment to helping both for-profit and nonprofit brands thrive in today's dynamic landscape.

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The Generosity Crisis and Unleashing Radical Connection
Dave Raley Dave Raley

The Generosity Crisis and Unleashing Radical Connection

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Nathan Chappell, the co-author of the award-winning book The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges. With over two decades of nonprofit leadership experience, Nathan is on a mission to reignite generosity and transform the future of fundraising through responsible AI.

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Unlocking Subscriptions with Robbie Kellman Baxter: Strategies for Sustainable Revenue and Customer Engagement 
Dave Raley Dave Raley

Unlocking Subscriptions with Robbie Kellman Baxter: Strategies for Sustainable Revenue and Customer Engagement 

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Robbie Kellman Baxter, the author of two books, including “The Forever Transaction: How to Build a Subscription Model So Compelling, Your Customers Will Never Want to Leave” and “The Membership Economy.”Robbie has worked on subscription programs with renowned organizations like Netflix, the NBA, Microsoft, and The Wall Street Journal.

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What Greeting Cards and AI Have in Common
Dave Raley Dave Raley

What Greeting Cards and AI Have in Common

AI. It’s been the buzzword of the past year, and the hype doesn’t seem to be slowing. Today’s conversation is about how leaders can make good use of AI tools in 2024.

Join Dave and Carly as they talk about how Artificial Intelligence is transforming various industries and aspects of our daily lives. Dave shares lessons and insights from hundreds of hours researching, speaking on, experimenting with, and using different AI tools.

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How Good Gets Done in the World - Barna Research
Dave Raley Dave Raley

How Good Gets Done in the World - Barna Research

Today’s episode is about the dynamics of positive change, how U.S. adults perceive the role of non-profits and for-profits in that change, and how leaders can better respond to disruption by understanding the times.Dave and Carly welcome guest Matt Randerson, VP of Growth & Operations at Barna Group, a research organization that provides data and insights at the intersection of faith and culture.

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