Good For Others Foundation

🌟 Partner Spotlight: California Coast Credit Union 🌟 We’re proud to partner with @CalCoastCU in creating real impact for our program participants! Their incredible team shows up in person at our events to help open stipend accounts and lead hands-on financial literacy trainings—empowering our community with the tools to build financial stability and long-term success. Thank you, Cal Coast, for being more than just a partner—for being champions of economic empowerment and opportunity. 💛 #GoodForOthers #FinancialEmpowerment #CommunityPartnership #CalCoastCU #NonprofitLife #FinancialLiteracy #PowerInPartnership

📣 In Case You Missed It... Our latest episode of the Good For Others Show is live! 🎧 “From Passion to Impact: Fundraising That Changes Lives” features Kellye Buchanan, Director of Philanthropy at Walden Family Services, sharing her 28-year journey of building meaningful donor relationships and raising over $25 million for causes that matter. 💙 If you're in the nonprofit space—or just passionate about making an impact—this one’s a must-listen! 📺 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gk45rPcu #ICYMI #GoodForOthers #FundraisingWithHeart #NonprofitLeadership #Philanthropy #WaldenFamilyServices #PodcastEpisode

The world is brighter when we embrace neurodiversity. 💡💙 #WorldAutismAwarenessDay

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! On this week’s Good For Others Show, host John Valencia sits down with Kellye Buchanan, Director of Philanthropy at Walden Family Services and a powerhouse in nonprofit fundraising. With over $25 million raised for causes in San Diego, Kellye shares the secrets behind building meaningful donor relationships and driving mission-focused impact. 💡 If you work in the nonprofit world—or just care about making a difference—this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. 💙 🎧 Watch now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gk45rPcu #GoodForOthers #NonprofitLeadership #FundraisingTips #WaldenFamilyServices #Philanthropy #NonprofitLife

🌸💙🤍 Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility! 🤍💙🌸 We honor and celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of transgender individuals around the world. Today is about raising awareness, fostering inclusivity, and advocating for a world where everyone can live authentically and proudly. 💡 Know a local nonprofit that supports the transgender community? Drop their name in the comments so we can highlight their incredible work! Together, let’s amplify voices, celebrate diversity, and stand for equality. 💙💖🤍 #TransDayOfVisibility #GoodForOthers #CelebrateDiversity #InclusionMatters #EqualityForAll

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’re canceling The Leadership Lab: Supervisors & Managers Edition originally scheduled for tomorrow, March 27th. But stay tuned- we’re planning a more informal Leadership Lab Happy Hour on April 22 where we can still gather, connect, and talk all things leadership. More details soon. 

🌟 Participant Spotlight 🌟 Lucia Anaya shares how our Certificate in Nonprofit Management program has empowered her to dream bigger and reach higher. 🙌 This course gave her the confidence to pursue leadership roles, even with just a Bachelor’s degree—proving that passion, knowledge, and determination can outshine titles like Master’s or PhDs. 🎓✨ For those looking for an alternative to spending more years in school, this program provides the tools, skills, and support needed to excel in the nonprofit sector and step confidently into leadership roles. 💡 We’re so inspired by Lucia’s story and can’t wait to see her leadership transform the nonprofit world! 🌍 #NonprofitLeadership #GoodForOthers #EmpowermentThroughEducation #NonprofitCareers

🧦💙💛 Today, we’re rocking our socks in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day! Why the socks? Because chromosomes look like little socks — and individuals with Down syndrome have an extra one that makes them EXTRA awesome. 😄 Let’s honor the uniqueness, joy, and brilliance that people with Down syndrome bring to the world. Whether your socks are mismatched, wild, or wonderfully bright, wear them proud and share a photo to show your support! 🧦✨ 👉 Tag a nonprofit organization that’s making a difference in the lives of individuals with Down syndrome — and help spread love, awareness, and inclusion far and wide! #RockYourSocks #WorldDownSyndromeDay #InclusionMatters #CelebrateDifferences #ExtraChromosomeExtraAwesome #GoodForOthers

🔔 ICYMI: A New Episode of The Good For Others Show Dropped on Monday! 🎙️ In From Donations to Careers: The Power of Goodwill San Diego, John Valencia sat down with Darlene Cossio, Director of Marketing & Communications at Goodwill San Diego, to talk about how Goodwill is transforming lives beyond just thrift stores. If you haven’t tuned in yet, now’s the time! 🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about how one organization is turning donations into career opportunities. ▶️ Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gfBXg4wA #ICYMI #GoodForOthers #GoodwillSanDiego #JobTraining #CareerGrowth #NonprofitImpact #Sustainability #WorkforceDevelopment

Today, let's take a moment to reflect on how small actions can make a BIG impact. By recycling, we help reduce waste, conserve resources, and protect our planet for future generations. A special shoutout to amazing organizations like I Love A Clean San Diego for their tireless efforts in keeping our city clean and promoting sustainability. 🌿 What’s one thing you can recycle today? Let’s all do our part! 💚 #GlobalRecyclingDay #Recycling #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #DoYourPart #ILoveACleanSanDiego