{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Built for Good","title":" Let the Light Shine: Building a Platform for Change with Michael Pace of Social Good Fund","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6e09f40b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3331,"description":"In this episode of Built for Good, host Kian Alavi sits down with Michael Pace, founder and CEO of Social Good Fund—one of the nation’s most impactful nonprofits supporting grassroots changemakers. Michael shares his personal journey: the frustrations that inspired him to create Social Good Fund, how he intentionally lowered barriers to fiscal sponsorship, and the driving philosophy at the heart of his work—helping others shine their light into the world.The conversation explores key learnings for emerging and established nonprofits, including the importance of building the right team, leveraging technology for greater impact, and prioritizing self-care to prevent burnout. Michael and Kian also discuss leadership values, the evolving fiscal sponsorship landscape, current sector challenges, and the power of nonprofit collaboration in times of uncertainty. Michael’s inspiring stories, especially from seeing Social Good Fund’s real world impact in African communities, remind us of the direct and often unseen change nonprofits spark every day. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in nonprofit leadership, social innovation, and building resilient, mission-driven teams.Timestamped Overview00:00 Intro & Michael’s Background05:26 Creating Community Support Initiative08:08 Cultivating Joy and Positive Influence10:54 Building Social Good Fund Origins16:14 Building the Right Team18:26 Finding Leadership Within23:38 Navigating Technological Advancements Alone24:14 Pioneering Real-Time Financial Access28:04 Tech Adoption Challenges in Organizations30:35 Creating Secure Work Environments34:12 Burnout and Self-Reflection39:36 Commitment to Community-Driven Culture43:20 Unity in Adversity: Collaborative Resilience44:32 Grounded Humanity Amidst Technology50:13 Clean Water Access Transforms Village51:27 Transformation Through Social Good Fund54:56 Gratitude for Rare Insights","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/dLdLeQKAsyhiksWGcx-_m-2IyLCFbGi6IazWw66ovWM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMjcx/ZDM1NzY2MGE0MzI5/NGVhNDkwNzgwZjk3/NmNkMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}