653. Nonprofit Mergers Aren’t a Last Resort—They’re a Strategic First Choice - Christina Lowery, Kate Kiama, Nidhi Shukla + Tammy Tibbetts, She's The First and Girl Rising

Get ready for a warm and inspiring episode, friend, as we welcome the visionary leaders behind a truly groundbreaking moment: the phenomenal merger of Girl Rising and She's The First. We sit down with Christina Lowery, Nidhi Shukla, Kate Kiama, and Tammy Tibbetts, the women fearlessly charting this new course 💖For years, these two powerhouses have been dedicated to transforming girls' education and leadership. Now, they've united their missions to create one mighty, global force for change 🤝Tune in to learn how they’re innovating for empowerment, with a sneak peek at powerful new programs that are helping girls build unshakeable confidence and chase their dreams. You’ll walk away with valuable, real-world takeaways on navigating the complexities of partnership, and how these leaders keep everyone focused on a shared, unwavering belief in a future where every single girl can learn, lead, and thrive 🌱Ready to be inspired by the true power of partnership? Let's dive deep👇Episode HighlightsMeet the Visionary Leaders (00:53)Girl Rising’s Origin Story (02:37)She’s the First’s Journey (06:57)The Urgency of the Merger (11:27)Global Education Crisis Statistics (13:41)Big Dreams for a Unified Future (17:25)Challenging Nonprofit Merger Norms (19:24)Scaling Up for Systemic Change (26:16)Joining Forces as a Community (33:53)Everyone’s “One Good Thing" for the Future (34:37)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/653Join 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