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15 Non Profit Organizations I Recommend for a Year End Donation

Check out the 15 non profit organizations I recommend you consider for supporting with a year end donation. Please be generous and support them and their work and partner with them to make an impact!

Convoy of Hope – Best in class in disaster response as well as feeding programs, with multiple programs globally focused on solving issues of hunger, and feeding children around the world. Partnering with local churches to provide disaster relief still in the Ukraine as well as Florida and other disasters in the US. 

Alpha – an 11-week course that creates a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life and God, allowing those outside the church to ask questions about faith. 

charity: water – bringing clean drinking water to millions around the world. Scott Harrison and team have revolutionized the concept of a well run, artistically designed and powerfully delivered charitable organization. 

Young Life - been involved with Young Life since college. No one creates better experiences for teenagers and introduces the Gospel in such a compelling and loving way.

World Vision – a Christian humanitarians organization helping children, families and their communities overcome poverty and injustice. 

Operation Christmas Child - part of Samaritans Purse, an incredible ministry delivering boxes of joy to kids all over the world during Christmas time.

Compassion - sponsor a child. I sponsor several. I've seen their work up close in Rwanda and Ecuador and Guatemala. Your money is being stewarded well.

Help One Now – empowering families in developing countries through a business launch program, education and restorative care, using the combined gifts and talents of high capacity local leaders and entrepreneurs to end extreme poverty. 

The Bible Project – a non profit ed-tech organization and animation studio that produces 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, blogs, classes and Bible resources to help make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere.

IllumiNations -  translating the Bible for all. One billion people still live in Bible poverty with access to the Scriptures in their language. Help provide all people access to God’s Word by 2033. 

New Story Charity - led by Brett Hagler, New Story is pioneering new ways to end global homelessness. One of the most innovative non profits in the world, including the creation of 3D printed homes. 

One Hope- providing Scripture translation for children around the world, with millions of kids being provided Scripture. Also the creator of the Bible app for kids. 

Food for the Hungry – partnering with community leaders and families in over 20 countries around the world to lift the burden of extreme poverty.

Africa New Life – raising up the next generation of leaders in Rwanda through education, care, and discipleship. 11,000 Rwandan kids are connected into an education model through the work of Africa New Life, started by Dr Charles Mugisha. 

YouVersion – primarily known for the Bible app, and now downloaded by over 600 million people. YouVersion was launched by LifeChurch and now helps hundreds of millions around the world engage with the Scriptures. 

 ***And it’s the end of the year podcast review on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 186 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website. And make sure to enter to WIN a FREE Leadership Retreat with WinShape Teams!

We review the best episodes, lessons, books, articles and more from the past year. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to WINSHAPE TEAMS and KINSMEN JOURNAL for being our trusted partners on this episode.

WINSHAPE TEAMS

The WinShape Teams experience will grow you as a leader and help you build purpose-driven culture and find deeper cohesion within your team. Visit http://winshapeteams.org/h3 to get started. Game changing retreats, transformative coaching and insightful content. Enter to Win a FREE Leadership Retreat exclusively for H3 listeners. Register to win at http://winshapeteams.org/h3. Team and leadership guidance at every level from WinShape Teams at http://winshapeteams.org/h3.

KINSMEN JOURNAL

Kinsmen Journal is a one of a kind publication, content hub, and community for men. Centered on Faith, Fatherhood, and Work, Kinsmen Journal is a leading voice in the conversation surrounding spiritual formation and marketplace integration for men. Visit http://kinsmenjournal.com. Check out the FREE weekly newsletter as well as the FREE podcast on Faith, Fatherhood and Work with publisher and founder Peter Ostapko. Again, visit http://kinsmenjournal.com to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

charity: water founder and NYT best-selling author Scott Harrison + 5 Things from the Internet

Check out my interview with Scott Harrison on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 185 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website. And make sure to enter to WIN a FREE Leadership Retreat with WinShape Teams!

Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO of charity: water. Charity: Water is one of the most innovative and impactful charities in the world. Scott is also the NYT best-selling author of Thirst and a powerful speaker and storyteller. We discuss fundraising, the latest on water innovation, The Well and The Spring, how to best help Charity: Water end of year, and more. Plus check out the latest 5 Things from the Internet List. And please support charity: water with a year end gift!

Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to WINSHAPE TEAMS and charity: water for being our trusted partners on this episode.

WINSHAPE TEAMS

The WinShape Teams experience will grow you as a leader and help you build purpose-driven culture and find deeper cohesion within your team. Visit http://winshapeteams.org/h3 to get started. Game changing retreats, transformative coaching and insightful content. Enter to Win a FREE Leadership Retreat exclusively for H3 listeners. Register to win at http://winshapeteams.org/h3. Team and leadership guidance at every level from WinShape Teams at http://winshapeteams.org/h3.

CAREY NIEUWHOF FREE Burnout Assessment

Looking back at 2023, has the year gone as you planned? It might be time for a new approach. Carey Nieuwhof has a free burnout assessment that will help you identify the warning signs of burnout in your life and leadership. Visit http://burnoutindicator.com. It’s completely free and just takes a few minutes to complete. Again, take the Free Burnout Assessment Indicator from Carey Nieuwhof at http://burnoutindicator.com.

5 Things from the Internet

Interview with Brian Chesky, founder and CEO of Airbnb, on Diary of a CEO Podcast 

Retail Brands are rolling out paid memberships to retain customers – article from INC 

Merriam Webster’s 2023 word of the year is “AUTHENTIC”

Craig Groeschel interviewing Erwin McManus on the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Jon Tyson 2 part Sermon on Cultural Renewal from Church of the City NYC

Subscribe to Kyle Westaway’s The Weekend Briefing – weekly newsletter

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

November Top Ten Leadership List + Rusty Chadwick from WinShape Teams + Free Leadership Retreat

Check out the November Top Ten Leadership List! And my interview with Rusty Chadwick on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 184 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website. And make sure to enter to WIN a FREE Leadership Retreat with WinShape Teams!

Our guest is Rusty Chadwick, director of WinShape Teams and co-author of the book Team Work. Rusty has been part of the team at WinShape for 13 years, and spent several years in Colorado in the guest ranch industry at Lost Valley Ranch and Vista Verde Ranch. We discuss teamwork today, discovering your calling, what makes a great team, how leaders can thrive, and much more. Plus check out the November Top Ten Leadership List below. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to WINSHAPE TEAMS and KINSMEN JOURNAL for being our trusted partners on this episode.

WINSHAPE TEAMS

The WinShape Teams experience will grow you as a leader and help you build purpose-driven culture and find deeper cohesion within your team. Visit http://winshapeteams.org/h3 to get started. Game changing retreats, transformative coaching and insightful content. Enter to Win a FREE Leadership Retreat exclusively for H3 listeners. Register to win at http://winshapeteams.org/h3. Team and leadership guidance at every level from WinShape Teams at http://winshapeteams.org/h3.

KINSMEN JOURNAL

Kinsmen Journal is a one of a kind publication, content hub, and community for men. Centered on Faith, Fatherhood, and Work, Kinsmen is a leading voice in the conversation surrounding spiritual formation and marketplace integration for men. Visit http://kinsmenjournal.com. Check out the FREE weekly newsletter as well as the FREE podcast on Faith, Fatherhood and Work with publisher and founder Peter Ostapko. Again, visit Kinsmen Journal to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

November Top Ten Leadership List

Voices

Gerald Murphy – pastor of Garden City Church, and the director of Dream Center in Columbus Ohio

Jordan Burroughs – six time World Champion wrestler, and Olympic gold medalist

Podcast

Mind Shift Podcast with Erwin and Aaron McManus

The Morgan Housel Podcast

Business Made Simple Episode on Effective Negotiation with Negotiation Made Simple Author John Lowry

Books

Mind Shift – Erwin McManus

Waiting Here for You – Louie Giglio

How to Know a Person – David Brooks

Listen better with the SLANT Method:

Sit up; Lean Forward; Ask Questions; Nod Your Head; Track the speaker

Music

Christmas – Phil Wickham

Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (LIVE) – Chris Tomlin

Articles

Chain Restaurants are Back – from The Hustle

2023 Holiday Gift Guide from Chris Hutchins – from All The Hacks  

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Win at Home and at Work with Executive Coach Cory Carlson + 2023 Best Innovations LIst

Check out my interview with Cory Carlson on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 183 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Cory Carlson is a former corporate executive and now executive coach, speaker, and leadership advisor. Cory is the host of the Win at Home Podcast, and also author of Win at Home First and Rise and Go. We discuss leadership, winning at home and at work, his advice to leaders today, book and resource recommendations, and more. You can Get a FREE Copy of either book from Cory. Plus check out the 5 Things from the Internet List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to WINSHAPE TEAMS and KINSMEN JOURNAL for being our trusted partners on this episode.

WINSHAPE TEAMS

The WinShape Teams experience will grow you as a leader and help you build purpose-driven culture and find deeper cohesion within your team. Visit http://winshapeteams.org/h3 to get started. Game changing retreats, transformative coaching and insightful content. Enter to Win a FREE Leadership Retreat exclusively for H3 listeners. Register to win at http://winshapeteams.org/h3. Team and leadership guidance at every level from WinShape Teams at http://winshapeteams.org/h3.

KINSMEN JOURNAL

Kinsmen Journal is a one of a kind publication, content hub, and community for men. Centered on Faith, Fatherhood, and Work, Kinsmen is a leading voice in the conversation surrounding spiritual formation and marketplace integration for men. Visit http://kinsmenjournal.com. Check out the FREE weekly newsletter as well as the FREE podcast on Faith, Fatherhood and Work with publisher and founder Peter Ostapko. Again, visit Kinsmen Journal to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

5 Things from the Internet

2023 Best Inventions and Innovations from TIME Magazine

Bobby Gruenewald, founder of YouVersion, and Craig Groeschel, founder of Life.Church, interview in Outreach

Outreach 100 2023 List – largest and fastest growing Churches in America

Pastors Podcast with Banning Liebscher from Jesus Culture

5 Church Attendance Stats Every Leader Needs to Know in 2024 – from Carey Nieuwhof

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

6 Time Emmy Award Winning Producer and President of Evolve Studios Joel Edwards + 5 Things from the Internet

Check out my interview with Joel Edwards on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 182 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Joel Edwards is president and executive producer of Evolve Studios, a Nashville based independent full service award winning production studio, with 6 TV Emmy Awards and over 50 nominations for their work in TV, film, sports and entertainment. Clients include ESPN, Disney, National Geographic, Netflix, HBO, Discovery, and more. We discuss storytelling, taking risks, the new Surprised by Oxford movie, how to connect with clients, and much more. Plus check out the 5 Things from the Internet List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to WINSHAPE TEAMS and KINSMEN JOURNAL for being our trusted partners on this episode.

WINSHAPE TEAMS

The WinShape Teams experience will grow you as a leader and help you build purpose-driven culture and find deeper cohesion within your team. Visit http://winshapeteams.org/h3 to get started. Game changing retreats, transformative coaching and insightful content. Enter to Win a FREE Leadership Retreat exclusively for H3 listeners. Register to win at http://winshapeteams.org/h3. Team and leadership guidance at every level from WinShape Teams at http://winshapeteams.org/h3.

KINSMEN JOURNAL

Kinsmen Journal is a one of a kind publication, content hub, and community for men. Centered on Faith, Fatherhood, and Work, Kinsmen is a leading voice in the conversation surrounding spiritual formation and marketplace integration for men. Visit http://kinsmenjournal.com. Check out the FREE weekly newsletter as well as the FREE podcast on Faith, Fatherhood and Work with publisher and founder Peter Ostapko. Again, visit Kinsmen Journal to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

5 Things from the Internet

Eight – new worship album from Brooke Ligertwood

Pastors Wonder about Church Members Who Never Came Back – article from Christianity Today

27 Learnings from 150 Million Podcast Downloads – from Ryan Holiday

The Maverick Way Complete – new worship album from Maverick City Music

Top 50 Largest Ministries in America

Jesus Songs Podcast – from Brett Younker and Passion Conference Movement 

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.