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EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 49 MIN

Episode 71 - Creating the Future, One Action at a Time with Michael Sheldrick

from FundraisingAI · host Nathan Chappell, Scott Rosenkrans

Change rarely begins with certainty. It begins with a decision to act. In this episode, Nathan is joined by Michael Sheldrick to explore what it takes to turn ideas into real impact.    Michael Sheldrick is the Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact and Government Affairs Officer for Global Citizen, who oversees a global team of 30 professionals who work with governments, businesses, foundations, and artists to end extreme poverty and achieve the sustainable development goals. As a believer that lasting change begins with action, he is guided by optimism and a global outlook where he sees technology, creativity, and collaboration as tools to amplify humanity’s potential. Turning his gratitude into service, Michael made a lifelong commitment to empower others to act, adapt, and reimagine what’s possible.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS    [01:00] Introduction and background of Michael Sheldrick.  [04:11] Choosing to act meaningfully in your sphere of influence.  [07:11] Turning belief and gratitude into meaningful change.  [13:34] Willingness to ask for help.   [17:21] Systemic change through collaboration and creativity.  [25:30] The promise and paradox of AI.  [35:03] AI, labor, and creativity.   [38:50] The role of education in the future uncertainty.   [43:55] What’s in the future for Michael?   RESOURCES    Connect with Michael Sheldrick  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/michael-sheldrick-30364051/   Website - michaelsheldrick.com/     From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World   by Michael Sheldrick  amazon.com/dp/1394202342   Connect with Nathan and Scott: LinkedIn (Nathan): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn (Scott): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundraising.ai/⁠⁠

Change rarely begins with certainty. It begins with a decision to act. In this episode, Nathan is joined by Michael Sheldrick to explore what it takes to turn ideas into real impact.    Michael Sheldrick is the Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact and Government Affairs Officer for Global Citizen, who oversees a global team of 30 professionals who work with governments, businesses, foundations, and artists to end extreme poverty and achieve the sustainable development goals. As a believer that lasting change begins with action, he is guided by optimism and a global outlook where he sees technology, creativity, and collaboration as tools to amplify humanity’s potential. Turning his gratitude into service, Michael made a lifelong commitment to empower others to act, adapt, and reimagine what’s possible.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS    [01:00] Introduction and background of Michael Sheldrick.  [04:11] Choosing to act meaningfully in your sphere of influence.  [07:11] Turning belief and gratitude into meaningful change.  [13:34] Willingness to ask for help.   [17:21] Systemic change through collaboration and creativity.  [25:30] The promise and paradox of AI.  [35:03] AI, labor, and creativity.   [38:50] The role of education in the future uncertainty.   [43:55] What’s in the future for Michael?   RESOURCES    Connect with Michael Sheldrick  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/michael-sheldrick-30364051/   Website - michaelsheldrick.com/     From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World   by Michael Sheldrick  amazon.com/dp/1394202342   Connect with Nathan and Scott: LinkedIn (Nathan): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn (Scott): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundraising.ai/⁠⁠

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