The Power of Peer-to-Peer Giving with Extra Life's Jeff Montegut

Jeff Montegut is the director of Extra Life, a peer-to-peer fundraising program that empowers gamers to support Children's Miracle Network hospitals. Jeff shares Extra Life's inspiring origin story, its impact on children's healthcare, and how the gaming community has rallied to raise over $132 million since its inception. The conversation also delves into the mechanics of peer-to-peer fundraising, the significance of Game Day, and Jeff's personal journey in the nonprofit sector. Key Takeaways:- The ins and outs of peer-to-peer giving- The importance of Game Day- The transformative power of gamingEpisode Timeline:2:20 The origins of Extra Life5:30 The power of kindness6:00 How does peer-to-peer giving work8:15 Touching grass for money9:45 Jeff's love of content creation11:30 Streamers that have gone out of their way for Extra Life14:45 The power of online communities17:30 Game Day, Extra Life's big giving event19:40 Jeff's passion for non-profits23:00 When Tod stopped playing video gamesThis episode’s guest:• Jeff Montegut on LinkedIn• Extra Life's website Subscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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