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CharityU

Written by: Jessie Funk & Brian Williams
  • Summary

  • CharityU offers tips, tactics and strategies for teens looking to start their own charitable project, fundraiser or even their own non-profit organization. Hosted by Jessie & Brian, two nationally recognized youth motivational speakers and non-profit executives. With over 25 years of combined non-profit experience, they are able to guide listeners through their journey of making a lasting difference in the world. Subscribe and hear from individuals currently in the trenches and from industry experts to offer insight into marketing, fundraising, communication, grant writing, board development and so much more!
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Episodes
  • EP. 12: Creating Community Through Podcast - Founder of Go Wildcast
    Jul 14 2021

    When Madison was working behind the scenes producing podcasts for other people, she spotted a big problem that she wanted to solve.

    She wanted to make it easier for Podcast hosts to connect with their ideal guests. A simple platform to literally just connect people together. That's it. . . seems simple right??!

    Well, not exactly. Madison didn't have a background in starting a tech company, but one thing she did have was the grit, mindset and passion to 'figure it out' along the way. And she did just that.

    FUN FACT: I actually connected with Madison using the platform she created. How awesome is that.

    But why PODCASTS? Well, Podcasts are gaining traction more than any other form of media consumption today! More people are listening while driving, hiking cooking, etc. This gives you a great opportunity to get in the ears of your potential donors, follows or community members.

    BUT HOW DO YOU START A PODCAST?

    Well, don't you worry, Madison will dive into that as well. Plus if you do start a podcast, she's already created an amazing platform for you to find awesome guests.

    CONNECT WITH MADISON:
    LINKEDIN
    TWITTER
    Check out GoWildCast

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    39 mins
  • EP: 11 | Using PR to Grow Your Charity
    Feb 18 2021

    From interning at Think Kindness with Brian over a decade ago to creating her own marketing firm, Jordanne Pallesen takes a quick break from her work to join the podcast. Learn what Marketing and PR mean in today's world and how best to contact Newsrooms even if you’re a teenager. In this episode, you’re sure to learn something new in regards to Marketing thanks to Jordanne’s decade worth of experience.

    Big Episode Take-A-Ways

    • What Jordanne Believe Marketing and PR is today
    • Where to focus in journalism first
    • How can you start to develop your story?
    • Getting in contact with newsrooms
    • Using the resources around you to contact newsrooms
    • Best way to introduce yourself to media
    • Mock Newsroom calls
    • What to tell Newsrooms when you get on the phone with them

    FOLLOW JORDANNE: @julepjordanne

    Things Mentioned in this episode

    Think Kindness
    Join CharityU
    CharityU Instagram:
    click here
    Jessie Funk Instagram:
    click here
    Brian Williams Instagram:
    click here
    Brian’s Charity on Instagram:
    click here

    Chapter Section

    2:42 Jessica’s experience on tv
    3:15 O’ryan example of being on TV
    4:18 Jordanne Intro
    7:14 What is PR and Marketing in her words
    8:35 Brian asks where should people focus first in journalism
    9:40 How can a teen start to develop their story
    13:26 Brian, Creating an avatar person
    14:46 Jordanne, Have your story and bio dialed in
    17:25 Jordanne, Explaining how to get it contact with the newsrooms
    18:43 Brian, What's the best way to make it easy for the newsroom to read about your story

    21:25 Media alert vs a press release
    25:17 Using your resources around you like your english teacher or Grammarly
    27:50 Take it in bite sized pieces finding 2 producers aa day
    28:32 Following up on emails
    30:15 Best way for teenagers to introduce themselves to newsrooms
    34:41 You have to put yourself out there
    36:31 Have to chase the no’s to get the yes
    39:11 Creating a media list 
    40:36 Mock call example
    41:55 Jordanne feedback of the mock example
    42:44 What to tell the newsrooms when you get the on the phone 
    44:41 Brian's mock call example 
    46:10 Jordan’s feedback on Brian's Mock call
    48:05 Follow ups
    49:33 End Goodbyes
    50:48 Wrap Up


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    53 mins
  • EP: 10 | Its Not OK But It Will Be
    Feb 12 2021

    One major pandemic we truly need to solve in our country is mental health. The beautiful part is. . . we know most of the things we need to do to solve it.

    But the biggest hurdle is destigmatizing mental health in the first place.

    Well, today's guests' goal is just that. To let everyone know that right now in your life, it may not be okay, but it will be!

    Emma White is a suicide survivor, published author, youth speaker, trainer, and above all. . . an outstanding human being. Jessie and Emma geek out on everything mental health-related in today's episode.

    However, be sure to follow Emma online, her work, and her impact around the nation.

    CONNECT WITH EMMA
    Emma's Website: https://www.lifeisworthit.org/
    Emma's Instagram: @emmamwhite
    Organization Instagram: @LifeIsWorthItorg
    GET HER BOOK: click here

    SHOW LINKS
    Join CharityU:
    www.joincharityu.com
    Follow Brian: @Kindness.Nation
    Follow Jessie: @dearauntjessie
    Follow CharityU: @CharityU


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    59 mins

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