152. How Nonprofits Should Step Into an Activist Role - Robert Egger

Meet Robert. This nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, author, speaker and activist is a passionate proponent of social good. In fact, he's the founder of D.C. Central Kitchen, the Campus Kitchen Project and the L.A. Kitchen, which have collectively produced over 40 million meals and helped over 2,000 individuals attain jobs. He's talking about the economics of nonprofit (Spoiler: we're REALLY good for business) and sharing why activism matters to the sector. Bottom line: you don’t have to choose between making good and making a living.Episode HighlightsRobert’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)The founding story of the DC Central Kitchen (6:17)Robert’s advice for nonprofits to embrace change, challenge the status quo, and be open to new ideas (7:47)The founding story of the LA Kitchen (13:00)“There is no profit without nonprofits.” - Robert’s philosophy on the economics of nonprofits (23:30)What Robert is paying attention to for the future of the nonprofit sector (30:00)How nonprofits should step into an activist role (32:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Robert’s life (42:30)Robert’s One Good Thing: If you chase money, you'll run forever. If you chase result money will come to you. (44:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/152The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloAbout our Sponsor GivebutterGivebutter is Loved by over 30,000 nonprofits, student groups, sports teams, schools, companies, and individuals just like you, and PS: it’s also loved by the three of us who are superfans of their incredible giving platform. 💛 Givebutter helps you collect donations like a boss. It's never been easier to add a donate button to your website, collect dues from group members, or link a payment form to just about anything.Re-think the way you run fundraising events. Sell tickets to your event while also collecting additional donations from attendees and supporters, with all of Givebutter's unique fundraising features built right on top. It’s buttery goodness at its finest, and it’s helping you do more for your mission online. Learn more at givebutter.com//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.comSay hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter