We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 163. How New Story Uses Innovation to End Global Homelessness - Sarah Lee
Meet Sarah. The best days are when we get to talk with some of our nonprofit hero organizations🤩🙌🏘 Sarah's the COO of New Story - one of the most progressive nonprofits tackling homelessness worldwide. Building differently is in their DNA. And you won't believe how they're doing it. Sarah lives at the intersection of fundraising and brand, so she works to push ideas, values, and engagement beyond the typical donor experience to impact more families in need. The story is fascinating. You know we're salivating about this one. Tune in to hear how little monster house slippers became the symbol of hope for children experiencing homelessness🤧
Episode Highlights
- Sarah’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)
- New Story’s experience being a part of Y Combinator (7:00)
- The history, mission and work of New Story: pioneering solutions to end global homelessness. (9:00)
- Driving forces that are leading more people to experience homelessness (11:00)
- 3D printed homes and the live changing impact stories at New Story (12:00)
- Local partnerships and community design (17:00)
- The primary driver: dignity for the families they work with (18:50)
- Leveraging an innovative mindset to dream bigger for your organization (21:00)
- New Story’s monthly giving program: The Neighborhood (23:40)
- A powerful moment of philanthropy in Sarah’s life (29:00)
- Sarah’s One Good Thing: Surround yourself with people who push you further. (33:00)
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