439. The Power of the Collective for Systems Change - Anne Marie Burgoyne

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
439. The Power of the Collective for Systems Change - Anne Marie Burgoyne
Jun 21, 2023 Season 7
We Are For Good

Meet Anne Marie. She’s the Managing Director of Philanthropy at the Emerson Collective, where her passion for amplifying voices has shaped her career and the impact of Emerson Collective's programs in education and environmental justice.  She’s sharing her wisdom about how strong leaders and strong models have the capacity to scale and create systems change. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that answers the question - can the collective power of individuals truly create lasting change?

💡Learn 

  • History of Emerson Collective
  • The power of the collective 
  • Mindsets need for systems change

Today's Guest
Anne Marie Burgoyne, Managing Director of Philanthropy, Emerson Collective

Episode Highlights

  • Anne Marie’s story and journey to where she is today (5:00)
  • The Power of the Collective + History of Emerson Collective (9:00)
  • Emerson Collective’s impact areas and their impact to date (15:00)
  • Mindsets + Systems Change (20:35)
  • Frictionless Philanthropy + Emerson Collective’s Evolved Partnership Model (30:00)
  • How funders can evolve today (35:00)
  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Anne Marie’s life (42:00)
  • Anne Marie’s One Good Thing: Have you asked enough questions? (45:00)
  • How to connect (48:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/439.

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