Creating Good with Matt Barnes (formerly Nonprofit Connect), is brought to you by Rogue Creatives. Our job? Help YOU get inspired and create more good in the world! In each episode, Matt (@mattfromrogue) interviews leaders, professionals, and legends who are out there creating good in their own communities. Nonprofit? For profit? It doesn’t matter. We’re all about utilizing creativity and community to make the world better. Creating Good is THE place for ANYONE who is passionate about creating good to learn, connect, and grow. We believe that when we join hands, we can stand that much taller and MAKE THE WORLD BETTER! Sit back, plug in, and let’s create good!
Welcome to this episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sector. I'm your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I'm joined by Osei Boateng, founder and CEO of OKB Hope Foundation and 2023 CNN Hero. Join us as we explore innovative approaches to healthcare delivery in rural Ghana, the power of community in creating systemic change, and how personal experiences can drive meaningful impact.
11/15/24 • 34:34
Welcome to this episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sector. I'm your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I'm joined by Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons. Join us as we explore the hidden crisis of clothing insecurity, the impact of proper clothing on children's dignity and self-esteem, and how communities can come together to address this often-overlooked basic need.
11/6/24 • 37:28
Welcome to this episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sector. I'm your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I'm joined by Elizabeth Cushing, President and CEO of Playworks. Join us as we explore how structured play can transform education, build essential life skills, and create more engaging learning environments. So sit back, relax, and let's jump right into it.
10/29/24 • 37:33
Welcome to this episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sector. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Maggie Kane, Executive Director of A Place at the Table. Join us as we explore food insecurity, the challenges of starting a nonprofit, and the power of community in addressing societal issues. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
10/24/24 • 46:53
Welcome to this episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sector. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Maria Kim, President and CEO of REDF. Join us as we explore venture philanthropy, misconceptions surrounding the nonprofit sector, and community engagement. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
10/15/24 • 39:00
Welcome to this episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sector. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Jehron Petty, founder and CEO of ColorStack. Join us as we explore underrepresentation in the tech industry, the need for nonprofits to adapt and embrace new revenue streams, and how to find the right audience for nonprofit initiatives. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
10/8/24 • 36:02
Welcome to this episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sector. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Rhea Wong, Founder of Rhea Wong Consulting. Join us as we explore storytelling, trust-building, and community engagement in creating lasting change. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
10/3/24 • 52:18
Welcome to this episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sector. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Allyn Rose, the founder and CEO of The Previvor Foundation. Join us as we explore preventative health, women’s empowerment, and the importance of community support. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
9/24/24 • 40:24
Welcome to the first episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sector. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, Tiffany and I introduce the podcast, which focuses on redefining the way nonprofits are viewed and creating a community of creatives. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
9/17/24 • 28:33
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sector. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Priya Iyer, the founder of Our Roots. Together we explore the importance of addressing mental health in underserved communities, overcoming funding challenges, and the unique approach of Priya’s tech-based organization. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
9/10/24 • 38:11
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sector. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Mary Zhu, founder and Executive Director of Develop for Good. Together we explore the challenges involved with starting a nonprofit and the intersection of technology and the nonprofit sector. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
8/28/24 • 32:36
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Schrieber, the founder and CEO of FABSCRAP. Together we explore the challenges of running a nonprofit, the importance of embracing failure, and FABSCRAP’s innovative use of volunteers. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
8/13/24 • 33:54
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Christa Stelzmuller, Chief Technology Officer at charity: water. Together, we explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding the implementation of technology in the nonprofit sector. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
7/30/24 • 41:20
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Maria Rio, Founder and CEO of Further Together, Together, we explore the challenges facing nonprofits today, why you should consider community-centric fundraising, how to position your nonprofit, and how to determine your key values. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
7/16/24 • 37:57
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Tara Barauskas, Executive Director of Community Corporation of Santa Monica. Together, we explore how she and Community Corp are committed to providing affordable housing, highlighting the key to engaging with the community, the challenges social media pose to advocacy efforts, and how the organization promotes diversity in Santa Monica. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
7/2/24 • 36:10
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I sit down with nonprofit consultant extraordinaire Hardy Smith. Together, we explore the origins of his book Stop the Nonprofit Blame Game, and give advice to nonprofit leaders on how to create an effective working relationship with your board members. Whether you’re a startup nonprofit or a seasoned professional, there’s advice for everyone in this one! So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
6/18/24 • 39:05
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I sit down with Seth Maxwell, the Founder and CEO of Legacy Youth Leadership. Together we explore the potential of young individuals to make a difference, the importance of providing opportunities for young people to develop their leadership skills, and empowering students to take action on issues they care about. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
6/4/24 • 37:15
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I sit down with Anthony A. Dicks, Jr., Senior Leadership Consultant at 180 Management Group. Together, we explore how nonprofit leaders should think of themselves as engineers of change, and highlight some of the key strategies for actioning change in your organization. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
5/21/24 • 40:15
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I sit down with David McNair, Executive Director for Global Policy at The ONE Campaign. Together, we explore the challenges and opportunities the current divisive political climate poses for nonprofits, as well as how authenticity is the key to driving change forward. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
5/7/24 • 36:26
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Hill, Director of Business and Innovation at the Environmental Defense Fund. Together, we explore the raw truth of working in a heavily politicized environment, touching on how to stay optimistic and avoid burnout, as well as the challenges that come from relying on philanthropic giving. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
4/23/24 • 40:40
Welcome to the latest episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes, and boy am I excited for you to listen to this one. In this episode, we speak with Matt Knight, an investor specializing in early-stage technology and the founder of PropTech Angel Group. Together, we discuss the role of nonprofits in Prop Tech innovation, mental health support, and committing to a sustainable work-life-balance. We deep-dive into the PropTech industry and the differences of nonprofit and profit organizations in the thriving ecosystem.
4/9/24 • 30:57
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I sit down with Howard Pearl, the CEO of Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS). Together, we explore how to engage younger donors through storytelling and concise messaging. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
3/26/24 • 32:54
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I sit down with Emily Kane Miller, the Founder and CEO of Ethos Giving, to discuss building partnerships between nonprofits and corporate organizations. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
3/12/24 • 32:24
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes, and today, I’m sitting down with whose job is to make it easier for people and corporations to be charitable. In this episode, we sit down with John Bromley, the founder and CEO of Charitable Impact. We discuss the need for a culture of giving in society, reframing the perception of charitable giving, and finding joy in creating change, as well as John’s background in the charity sector and how his family values shaped his interest in philanthropy. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
2/27/24 • 37:51
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes, and you’re in for an absolutely awesome episode (if I do say so myself). In this episode, we speak with the wonderful Miriam Dicks, Founder and CEO of 180 Management Group, to explore her journey, expertise in improving organizational operations, and insights on the challenges faced by nonprofits.
2/13/24 • 38:10
Welcome to the latest episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes, and you’re going to want to stick around for this one, folks. In this episode, we speak with Ben Lambert and Adam Cohen, founders of Kids Being Kids. Together we explore how Ben and Adam collect and redistribute used sports equipment to underprivileged children, as well as the ways they scale their business, the challenges they’ve faced, and their plans for the future.
1/30/24 • 40:11
Welcome to the latest episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes, and you’re going to want to stick around for this one, folks. In this episode, we speak with Cherian Koshy, Vice President of Product Strategy at iWave. Together, we discuss the pervasive influence of AI in the nonprofit sector, exploring its impact on fundraising, grant writing, and overall organizational efficiency. We delve into building trust within the team and stakeholders while adopting AI tools to enhance work-life balance and focus on meaningful relationships.
1/16/24 • 37:32
Welcome to the latest episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes, and you’re going to want to stick around for this one, folks. In this heartfelt episode, I sit down for a chat with Ashley Jones, founder and CEO at Love Not Lost. Ashley shares her personal experience and the healing power of the photos taken during difficult times. We also delve into misconceptions about nonprofit expenses, the significance of donor engagement, and the need for intentional community building in creating impactful organizations. We highlight the role of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of making a difference in the nonprofit landscape.
1/2/24 • 43:20
Welcome to the special Christmas episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sphere. I’m your host for today, Tiffany, and, as is always the case with this show, you’re in for a treat! In this special Christmas episode, the tables are turned as we hear from our very own Matt Barnes, Strategic Director of Rogue Creatives. We immediately get talking about the upcoming holidays, as well as delving into the mission of Rogue and the quirkiest skills members at Rogue possess. We also talk about the challenges during the pandemic and how we turned them into opportunities for positive change.
12/19/23 • 35:27
Welcome to the latest episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes, and you’re going to want to stick around for this one, folks. In this episode, I sit down for a chat with Julia Campbell, founder of J Campbell Social Marketing, and the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast. Together, we break down the challenges nonprofits face in navigating social media platforms, the importance of overcoming resistance to change, how to reach different audiences, and why done is better than perfect.
12/12/23 • 36:58
