580. Unleashing the Power of Idealism: A Conversation with Ami Dar, Idealist

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We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
580. Unleashing the Power of Idealism: A Conversation with Ami Dar, Idealist
Oct 28, 2024 Season 10
We Are For Good

Meet Ami. He’s an idealist committed to building a more connected, idealistic, and compassionate world🌍 He’s the founder and executive director of Idealist.org, which supports over 150,000 organizations and more than 1 million registered users, with 1.4 million monthly visitors💻 Tune in for a moving conversation about the power of grassroots movements, empowering young people, and seeing the shared humanity in all people. 

💡 Learn

  • The story + mission of Idealist
  • Tips for keeping our idealism alive and thriving
  • Why a global movement of idealists is more important than ever


Today’s Guest
Ami Dar, Founder and Executive Director, Idealist

Episode Highlights 

  • Ami’s story and journey to where he is today (4:20)
  • The vision for and story of Idealist.org (10:50)
  • Staying connected to idealism (15:10)
  • Vision for a global coalition of idealists (20:05)
  • Engaging young people in idealism (27:50)
  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Ami’s life (33:30)
  • Ami’s One Good Thing: If your dream or idea is a bad one, find out as soon as possible and don't do it. (39:00)
  • How to connect with Ami (44:25)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/580.

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