211. Good Humans of 2021 - Sue Ann Arnall
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
Meet Sue Ann. She's a mother, writer, philanthropist, humanitarian, justice warrior, and member of the Giving Pledge. Spending just a few minutes in Sue Ann's wake makes one acutely aware that she's always looking out for the little guy. The Arnall Family Foundation focuses on child welfare, animal welfare, and criminal justice reform, while Sue Ann focuses her personal passion on solutions that lower the incarceration rate and racial disparity among African American men in U.S. jails and prisons. Her class, warmth, grace, and compassion blew us away. Pretty proud to say this is a friend who represents the best of home. Thank you Sue Ann🙏
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Sue Ann’s story and journey to where she is today (2:30)
- Sue Ann’s dreams when she was growing up (4:00)
- An overview of the Arnall Family Foundation (6:00)
- The Giving Pledge (18:00)
- Sue Ann’s favorite initiative she has funded: Diversion Hub (26:00)
- The biggest misstep nonprofit professionals make when working with major gifts donors (30:00)
- Who inspires Sue Ann (31:00)
- What Sue Ann would say to her younger self: Don't be afraid to explore new things. Don't let fear guide where you go. (32:00)
- Rapid fire questions (33:00)
- Sue Ann’s One Good Thing: The best path is not always downhill. Sometimes you have to do the hard thing. (35:00)
For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/211
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