A Fireside Chat with Heidi Roddenberry: Philanthropy, Innovation, and Building an Optimistic Future

In this special episode of The Good For Others Show, John Valencia sits down with Heidi Roddenberry, Chair of the Roddenberry Foundation, for a fireside chat from the Together for Good Conference. Heidi shares her perspective on trust-based giving, systems change, flexible funding, and what it means to invest in people and infrastructure, not just programs. This conversation explores how nonprofits and funders can build more meaningful partnerships, take smart risks, and work together toward stronger systems and a more optimistic future. Listen in for an inspiring conversation on philanthropy, innovation, and creating impact through shared vision. The Good For Others Show is where bold ideas turn into real impact. Hosted by John Valencia, each episode features leaders building stronger communities through workforce development, nonprofit innovation, and systems change. 👉 Learn more about Good For Others Foundation: https://goodforothers.org 📱 Explore our nonprofit hub (jobs, events, and more): https://app.goodforothers.org 🤝 Get involved, partner, or support the work: https://goodforothers.org/contact Follow, share, and join us in doing good, better.