115. Real Talk: Why Nonprofits Must Dream Bigger - Dan Pallotta

Meet Dan. His TED Talk "The Way We Think About Charity is Dead Wrong," went viral less than a decade ago and was viewed by millions of starry-eyed dreamers who were intent on using their creativity and innovation to do good. [insert image of us frantically waving as some of these believers👋] We're talking nonprofit disruption, marketing, involving your kids in philanthropy and also working hard not to fangirl over him too much (or fanboy, if you're Jon). Join us for the convo we've been waiting to have since the first time we hit play.

Episode Highlights

• Dan’s story and journey to where he is today - 2:47
• The difference between the non-profit and for-profit sector - 6:47
• Combating the overhead crisis - 13:11
• What is holding people back? - 17:24
• If you aren’t being laughed at, you aren’t dreaming big enough - 17:30
• Leaning into disruption - 23:46
• Dan’s advice for young professionals - 24:00
• Explore the full potential of your humanity and inspire your donors to join you - 27:00
• Background of the Charity Defense Council - 32:32
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Dan’s life - 35:36
• Infusing philanthropy into raising kids - 38:37
• Dan’s One Good Thing: Life is happening right now. - 40:29

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