609. People, Place, Practice, Policy: RestoreOKC's Community-Led Model - Caylee Dodson

Meet Caylee, Co-Founder and Executive Director of RestoreOKC. Caylee joins us to share how she and her team have taken a radically different, community-led approach to addressing complex, systemic issues in their city. It's a powerful case study on how data can be a helpful tool (but not the driver), how grassroots programs are transforming access to education, jobs, and housing, and how meaningful partnerships are key to lasting change. 🤝Their work has sparked sustainable, community-led development that’s been recognized with state and national awards—including Caylee being named USA Today’s Oklahoma Woman of the Year. ⭐ This one is a must-listen for anyone passionate about driving systemic change and building more just, thriving communities. 🎧 Live now!💡Learn: RestoreOKC’s “people, place, practice, policy” framework for community-led changeThe importance of centering community voice and lived experience in program developmentHow partnerships and collaboration help address complex, systemic challengesPractical tips for self-care as a nonprofit leaderEpisode Highlights: Caylee Dodson's Journey and Formative Experiences (2:54)RestoreOKC's Community-Led Approach (13:00)How RestoreOKC leverages partnerships and collaborations to address systemic issues (22:00)Place-Based Approaches to Community Development (30:19)Self-Care in Nonprofit Leadership (39:37)A Powerful Moment of Philanthropy in Caylee's Life (35:00)Caylee's One Good Thing: Be a presence of radical warmth and hospitality. (37:00)Explore the Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/609Join us at The Spread!Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.Learn more and save your free spot today. //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