Sam Fankuchen - Changing the Way We Volunteer

Sam Fankuchen is the founder of Golden, a company that makes it easy to volunteer as well as helps non-profits manage their volunteers. Golden now has an app you can download directly to your phone where you can work for a non-profit that is aligned with your mission and purpose. Sam says that 25% of Americans volunteer every year, but the impact could be much greater if there was an easier way to manage the gap between non-profits and volunteers. Find out more about Sam's story in today's episode. Key Takeaways: [0:30] Connor and Roger welcome Sam on to the show, the founder of Golden. [0:35] What is Golden? An app that helps to make volunteering effortless. [2:10] Why is Golden so important? We all want to give back. [2:50] What was a defining moment for Sam? [5:10] Sam explains what Golden is. [6:25] Why would a non-profit need this? [6:45] Staffing is the most costly expense for a non-profit. [8:05] There's only a few core things that help drive our happiness. Volunteering is in that list. [9:15] Why did Sam want to help the volunteering space? [10:55] Volunteering is surprisingly complicated. [12:30] 24-25% of Americans volunteer every year. [13:25] There are tremendous benefits to volunteering. [15:00] How can someone volunteer most effectively? [18:00] What do volunteer coordinators need to do to make sure their volunteers feel valued? [21:40] What's one piece of advice Sam would give to companies who want to be more active in the community? [24:45] What does Sam see in the future for non-profits and charities? [25:50] Sam shares a case study. [29:00] Where does Sam see Golden being in the next five years and how can people help? [32:00] What kind of legacy would Sam like to leave behind? Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ www.goldenvolunteer.com/ Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices