Our dear friend Christal Cherry and Founder + CEO of The Board Pro and F3 Fabulous Female Fundraisers is back for a third time—yes, a true 3-peat in podcast appearances—bringing her wealth of experience in transforming nonprofit boards into vibrant, engaged communities. 💙

In this episode, we go beyond the usual board meeting routine to explore how to create meaningful involvement throughout the year. Christal highlights why understanding the unique strengths and passions of each board member matters and shares practical tips for using those qualities to drive effective fundraising and leadership. If you’re working through complex board dynamics or looking for ways to deepen your nonprofit’s impact, this episode is packed with strategies and inspiration to help you succeed.

Tune in for a warm and insightful conversation that will shift how you think about your board and unlock new ways to foster a supportive and innovative board environment.

Episode Highlights:

• Engaging Boards for Fundraising (02:22)
• How to Overcome Board Disengagement (05:18)
• Strategies for Board Engagement (08:13)
• The Importance of building and maintaining Board Relationships (11:32)
• Recruitment and Succession Planning for Boards (17:18)
• How to Activate Boards for Impact (20:06)
• The Role of Boards in Challenging Times (23:08)
• Finding Community as a Leader (29:15)
• Christal Cherry’s One Good Thing (34:20)

Resources:

Little Bit of Good (The Board Shakeup Podcast): Listen Here on Spotify

The Board Pro Website

Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/648

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Feeling the year-end crunch? Wondering how to balance fundraising, community care, and your own well-being without feeling overwhelmed? 🫠

In this episode, Jon and Becky bring you the “End of Year Playbook,” a playbook packed with practical tips to help you navigate the busy season with confidence and calm. We know year end can feel overwhelming, from fundraising pressures, keeping your community engaged, and balancing it all while trying to take care of yourself. 🧘

Bringing back form the podcast vault, we’ve featured some amazing guests like Woodrow Rosenbaum, who shares what really moves donors, Caroline Griffin with clever marketing ideas that don’t break the bank, Jeff Rosenblum on how to rise above the noise, and Lindsey Fuller reminding us why taking care of ourselves matters just as much as the work we do.

This episode is full of actionable advice to help you tell stories that stick, create campaigns that truly matter, and spark the ripple effect that keeps your community and your impact, growing strong. We’re here to cheer you on as you step into the most generous and impactful time of the year. 🩵

Episode Highlights:

• Data-Driven Insights for Nonprofits (02:48)
• Building a Playbook for Year-End Campaigns (04:14)
• Storytelling as a Tool for Connection (06:00)
• The Importance of Clarity and Goals (07:08)
• Wellness and Growth in Nonprofit Work (09:14)
• Creating a Supportive Community (09:25)
• Visionary Insights with Woodrow Rosenbaum (10:01)
• Marketing Strategies with Caroline Griffin (20:00)
• The Power of One Storytelling Framework (25:00)
• Community and Wellness with Lindsey Fuller (35:00)

Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/647

About our Sponsor Givebutter 💛

Nonprofits use Givebutter to bring together multiple categories of tools, including mobile-friendly donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, email marketing, a built-in CRM, and so much more. Head to givebutter.com/weareforgood to sign up for your free account today and get started in minutes.

Thank you to our partners 🩵

Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.

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Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.

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Meet Zahraa 🤝, the inspiring founder of Arab Women United. Zahraa’s vision is simple but powerful: to create spaces where Arab, immigrant, and first-generation women feel seen, supported, and empowered. What started as a small college club has grown into a thriving nonprofit offering culturally grounded programs that nurture mental wellness, economic freedom, and leadership from within.

In this conversation, Zahraa shares her journey and the deep care that fuels her work—a mission rooted in community, resilience, and the belief that when women support each other, entire communities rise. Her story reminds us that pausing to listen, heal, and connect is how we build lasting change.

Join us for a heartfelt conversation that challenges stereotypes, celebrates diversity, and uplifts the unstoppable spirit of women rising together.

Episode Highlights

• Founding Arab Women United (01:47)
• Owning the Narrative & Breaking Misconceptions (06:48)
• Empowerment Through Community-Centered Programs (11:48)
• Building Partnerships & Community Growth (15:33)
• Responsive Program Design & Feedback (18:22)
• Scaling Leadership & Volunteer Engagement (20:37)
• Personal Inspiration & The Power of Representation (22:13)
• Zahraa’s One Good Thing (24:12)

Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/646

About our Sponsor Givebutter 💛

Nonprofits use Givebutter to bring together multiple categories of tools, including mobile-friendly donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, email marketing, a built-in CRM, and so much more. Head to givebutter.com/weareforgood to sign up for your free account today and get started in minutes.

Thank you to our partners 🩵

Big gratitude to Givebutter, RKD Group, DonorDock, Feathr, Whiteboard and Sowen for their partnership in growing the Impact Uprising. If you’re searching for a new CRM, tech tool, brand partner, direct mail partner, or impact strategist— we’d love for you to start with our trusted recs. We’ve vetted them so you don’t have to. Head to weareforgood.com/recs to learn more.

Support the show

Become a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!
Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.

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