Nonprofit Lowdown #382- Cracking the Oprah Effect with Kyle Woody
Mar 30, 2026
Kyle Woody, founder and executive director of Jack’s Caregiver Coalition supporting unpaid male caregivers. He recounts an Oprah moment and its surprising aftermath. He explains why male caregivers are often invisible. He shares why shifting to relationship-driven fundraising and major gifts changed his nonprofit’s approach. The conversation centers on compassion, community, and accepting support.
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Origin Story Of Jack's Caregiver Coalition
- Kyle's caregiving journey began when friends told him to 'serve the caregiver' after his wife was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer.
- That friend Jack inspired the organization's name and Kyle started Jack's Caregiver Coalition to support unpaid caregivers, especially men.
Men Often Don't Recognize They Are Caregivers
- Unpaid caregivers are broadly invisible and male caregivers are often the most hidden, sometimes invisible even to themselves.
- Kyle's organization focuses on helping men recognize their caregiver identity so they can request support at work, home, and in the community.
Get Caregivers To Accept Help By Reframing Compassion
- Convince caregivers they deserve compassion by reframing the golden rule: love others as you love yourself, so self-care enables better care for others.
- Use analogies they trust (e.g., car maintenance) and identify who they listen to to encourage checkups and help-seeking.
