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We started this discussion with Sam Fankuchen talking about what it means to serve nonprofits with software. It rapidly became an engaging analysis of nonprofits' models to accomplish work, solicit volunteers, and solve problems.  Sam is the founder of Golden volunteer platform. In this episode of Why IT Matters: It Starts With a List, we cover nonprofit work's historical and modern volunteering needs, including how companies that run corporate responsibility programs can improve their approach. Why IT Matters is hosted by Tracy Kronzak and Tim Lockie of Now IT Matters! Click here to watch this episode!

We started this discussion with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samfankuchen/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sam Fankuchen</a> talking about what it means to serve nonprofits with software. It rapidly became an engaging analysis of nonprofits' models to accomplish work, solicit volunteers, and solve problems.  Sam is the founder of <a href="https://www.goldenvolunteer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Golden</a> volunteer platform. In this episode of Why IT Matters: It Starts With a List, we cover nonprofit work's historical and modern volunteering needs, including how companies that run corporate responsibility programs can improve their approach. Why IT Matters is hosted by Tracy Kronzak and Tim Lockie of Now IT Matters! <a href="https://nowitmatters.com/insights/video/why-it-matters-it-starts-with-list-with-sam-fankuchen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to watch this episode!</a>


                It Starts With a List with Sam Fankuchen
            

If you are a new listener to ENLIVEN, we would love to hear from you. Send us your questions so we can feature you on our next “Ask Me Anything,” episode! HEREFollow Andrew Skotzko Twitter @askotzkoInstagram @skotzkoFollow GoldenTwitter @goldenappInstagram @goldenappFacebookExplore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:Sam FankuchenGolden: website | iOS | AndroidGolden's Mutual Aid PlatformPenskeApplicoAdvent HealthNot Impossible LabsStanford d.schoolDesign ThinkingArne Sorensen, CEO of Marriott video addressing all associates about the impact of COVID19David Kelly &amp; IDEOPluto.lifeAnnenberg FoundationPledge LA - Diversity &amp; Inclusion for Companies in LAReFed ProjectFeeding AmericaRitz Carlton CultureDisney CultureClick here to directly email Andrew your questions, comments, and feedback! He reads everything that is sent in: https://tinyurl.com/ydda8zc6 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.makethingsthatmatter.com

If you are a new listener to ENLIVEN, we would love to hear from you. Send us your questions so we can feature you on our next “Ask Me Anything,” episode! <a href="https://andrewskotzko.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a><h2>Follow Andrew Skotzko </h2><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/askotzko" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @askotzko</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/skotzko/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @skotzko</li></ul><h2>Follow Golden</h2><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/GoldenApp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @goldenapp</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/goldenapp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @goldenapp</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/goldenvolunteerapp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li></ul><h2>Explore these Resources</h2>In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samfankuchen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sam Fankuchen</a><ul><li>Golden: <a href="http://goldenvolunteer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> | <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden/id1059267723" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iOS</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goldenvolunteer.golden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Android</a></li><li><a href="https://mutualaid.goldenvolunteer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Golden's Mutual Aid Platform</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.penske.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penske</a></li><li><a href="https://www.applicoinc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Applico</a></li><li><a href="https://www.adventhealth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Advent Health</a></li><li><a href="https://www.notimpossible.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Not Impossible Labs</a></li><li><a href="https://dschool.stanford.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stanford d.school</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ideou.com/blogs/inspiration/what-is-design-thinking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Thinking</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SprFgoU6aO0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arne Sorensen, CEO of Marriott video addressing all associates about the impact of COVID19</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ideo.com/people/david-kelley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Kelly &amp; IDEO</a></li><li><a href="https://pluto.life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pluto.life</a></li><li><a href="https://annenberg.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annenberg Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.pledgela.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pledge LA - Diversity &amp; Inclusion for Companies in LA</a></li><li><a href="https://www.refed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReFed Project</a></li><li><a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feeding America</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/about/gold-standards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ritz Carlton Culture</a></li><li><a href="https://www.disneyinstitute.com/blog/defining-your-organizations-culture-lead-with-behaviors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disney Culture</a></li></ul>Click here to directly email Andrew your questions, comments, and feedback! He reads everything that is sent in: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/ydda8zc6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/ydda8zc6</a> This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://blog.makethingsthatmatter.com?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog.makethingsthatmatter.com</a>

#15 Sam Fankuchen: Leadership and responding to the needs of the world in a time of crisis

Sam Fankuchen is the founder of Golden, a company that makes it easy to volunteer as well as helps non-profits manage their volunteers. Golden now has an app you can download directly to your phone where you can work for a non-profit that is aligned with your mission and purpose. Sam says that 25% of Americans volunteer every year, but the impact could be much greater if there was an easier way to manage the gap between non-profits and volunteers. Find out more about Sam's story in today's episode.    Key Takeaways: [0:30] Connor and Roger welcome Sam on to the show, the founder of Golden. [0:35] What is Golden? An app that helps to make volunteering effortless. [2:10] Why is Golden so important? We all want to give back. [2:50] What was a defining moment for Sam? [5:10] Sam explains what Golden is. [6:25] Why would a non-profit need this? [6:45] Staffing is the most costly expense for a non-profit. [8:05] There's only a few core things that help drive our happiness. Volunteering is in that list. [9:15] Why did Sam want to help the volunteering space? [10:55] Volunteering is surprisingly complicated. [12:30] 24-25% of Americans volunteer every year. [13:25] There are tremendous benefits to volunteering. [15:00] How can someone volunteer most effectively? [18:00] What do volunteer coordinators need to do to make sure their volunteers feel valued? [21:40] What's one piece of advice Sam would give to companies who want to be more active in the community? [24:45] What does Sam see in the future for non-profits and charities? [25:50] Sam shares a case study. [29:00] Where does Sam see Golden being in the next five years and how can people help? [32:00] What kind of legacy would Sam like to leave behind?   Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ www.goldenvolunteer.com/   Music Credit: Parlange &amp; Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Fankuchen is the founder of Golden, a company that makes it easy to volunteer as well as helps non-profits manage their volunteers. Golden now has an app you can download directly to your phone where you can work for a non-profit that is aligned with your mission and purpose. Sam says that 25% of Americans volunteer every year, but the impact could be much greater if there was an easier way to manage the gap between non-profits and volunteers. Find out more about Sam's story in today's episode.  Key Takeaways: [0:30] Connor and Roger welcome Sam on to the show, the founder of Golden. [0:35] What is Golden? An app that helps to make volunteering effortless. [2:10] Why is Golden so important? We all want to give back. [2:50] What was a defining moment for Sam? [5:10] Sam explains what Golden is. [6:25] Why would a non-profit need this? [6:45] Staffing is the most costly expense for a non-profit. [8:05] There's only a few core things that help drive our happiness. Volunteering is in that list. [9:15] Why did Sam want to help the volunteering space? [10:55] Volunteering is surprisingly complicated. [12:30] 24-25% of Americans volunteer every year. [13:25] There are tremendous benefits to volunteering. [15:00] How can someone volunteer most effectively? [18:00] What do volunteer coordinators need to do to make sure their volunteers feel valued? [21:40] What's one piece of advice Sam would give to companies who want to be more active in the community? [24:45] What does Sam see in the future for non-profits and charities? [25:50] Sam shares a case study. [29:00] Where does Sam see Golden being in the next five years and how can people help? [32:00] What kind of legacy would Sam like to leave behind? Mentioned in This Episode: <a href="http://www.mantalks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mantalks.com/</a> <a href="http://www.goldenvolunteer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.goldenvolunteer.com/</a> Music Credit: Parlange &amp; Latenite Automatic (<a href="http://www.jesusparlange.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jesusparlange.com</a> – <a href="http://www.lateniteautomatic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lateniteautomatic.com</a>)See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Sam Fankuchen - Changing the Way We Volunteer