We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 369. Below the Surface of charity: water's $700M+ Impact - Scott Harrison
Meet Scott. This nightclub promoter turned nonprofit founder won’t stop until all people have access to clean water. In 16 years, charity: water has funded over 111,000 water projects in 29 countries bringing water to more than 15 million people. With a focus on innovation, Scott leads charity: water with optimism and a can-do-attitude. You won’t want to miss this conversation that’s a pep-talk for anyone making a difference - wherever you are in the world 🌏💙 We’re so glad you’re here for the premier of season 7 on the We Are For Good Podcast.
💡Learn
- What Scott thinks about instead of the nonprofit sector
- How Charity: water’s monthly giving community The Spring started
- The importance of optimism + building believers
Today’s Guest
Scott Harrison, Founder and CEO, charity: water
Episode Highlights
- Scott’s story and journey to where he is today (1:50)
- Mindsets Scott leans into (7:20)
- charity: water’s unique funding model (15:35)
- Building believers (21:30)
- The Spring, charity: water’s monthly giving program (36:35)
- A powerful moment of philanthropy in Scott’s life (34:45)
- Scott’s One Good Thing: Share your stories. (41:10)
For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/369.
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