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In this episode we interview Scott Meyer, CEO at BenchmarkAI. BenchmarkAI’s mission is to make public data accessible and actionable. They help nonprofits use information from IRS tax forms - 990s - to create benchmarks to key data in the nonprofit sector. Scott explains how Benchmark AI's platform, Benchmark 990, helps users search and analyze data from nonprofit tax returns. We discuss the benef...

In this episode we interview Mary Zeien, Founder/Executive Director at The Well of Mercy. The Well of Mercy provides a caring, cooperative community home environment to single women who have little or no support. The mothers are physically secure in a safe and loving environment that upholds a process of accountability, as each resident works toward personal holistic goals.  They are provided with...

In this episode, Joseph interviews Arnold Westphal, the Executive Director and Workshop Presenter at Breakthrough for Men, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting men in leading more fulfilling lives. Arnold shares that Breakthrough for Men's mission is to help men uncover their aliveness and deepen their relationships by providing tools and practices for living with more authenticity and...

In this episode we interview Nicole Brandt Minyard, Founder and Executive Director at Daybreak Arts. Daybreak Arts’s mission is a social enterprise nonprofit that creates artistic and economic opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity by providing them access to the creative resources needed to achieve personal fulfillment and success. Our Artist Collective Program...

In this episode we interview Kate Watt, Senior Vice President and Community Development at Susan G. Komen. Susan G. Komen’s mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. Susan G. Komen is the only breast cancer organization taking a comprehensive, 360-degree approach to fight breast cancer ac...

In this episode we interview Anthony Marinos, Director of Business Development and Partnerships at charity: water. charity: water is a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe water to people around the world. charity: water is a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. With a radically transparent model that sends 100% of public donati...

In this episode we interview David Michael, Executive Director/CEO at Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State. Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State’s mission is to Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. At Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State we believe that everyone deserves a decent place to live....

In this episode we interview Anna Sampson, Director at We Are Neutral. We Are Neutral is an environmental nonprofit that has 15 years of experience helping businesses and individuals understand, track, reduce, and offset their comprehensive environmental footprints, giving them the opportunity to take responsibility for their environmental impact to work towards carbon neutrality and/or Net Zero. ...

In this episode we interview Karina Alcorchas and Cynthia Chavez, Co-Founders at The 2% Fund . The 2% Fund ’s mission is to recognize and support undocumented students across the city of Chicago who demonstrate financial need to continue their education. We aim to increase the 2% of undocumented students enrolled in higher education across the nation. To help increase the 2% of undocumented studen...

In this episode we interview Kavya and Nish, Executive Board Members of Key2Finesse. Key2Finesse’s mission is to Creating Leaders for Tomorrow Key2Finesse is a student-run nonprofit organization that works towards creating leaders for tomorrow while also supporting various other nonprofits along the way. Every year we support a different nonprofit, and we have had a chance to support a variety of...

In this episode we interview Amy Van Polen, CEO of Bridge Communities. Bridge Communities’s mission is to transition families facing homelessness to self-sufficiency by working with partners to provide mentoring, housing, and supportive services. Bridge Communities is a dynamic, grassroots, non-profit organization committed to transforming the lives of families facing homelessness through partneri...

Luena Foundation’s mission is to serve and safeguard vulnerable children around the world by protecting their basic human rights and by fostering love, hope, strength and joy. They use the donations we receive to invest in locally-led grassroots projects and organizations whose mission is to create a more compassionate world for children everywhere. Luena believe that the people most affected by p...

In this episode, Joseph interviews Joe Jackson, the Executive Director at Hesed House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, and giving people a chance to hope again. Joe shares his personal journey from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector, driven by his wife's experience with homelessness. He explains that the mission of Hes...

In this episode we interview Amy Javaid, President & CEO at A Wider Circle. A Wider Circle’s mission is to advance equity in the greater Washington, DC region by fostering the exchange of goods, skills, and connections from neighbor to neighbor, and by engaging in advocacy to address the root causes of poverty. Every year, A Wider Circle provides vital services to thousands of children and adu...

In this podcast conversation, Jingwen and Joseph discuss the mission and work of Lighthouse DC, a nonprofit organization that helps create homes for formerly homeless and low-income residents in Washington, DC. Jingwen, who is a co-founder and director of operations at Lighthouse DC, shares that their organization focuses on providing furniture and creating a home environment for individuals who h...

In this conversation, Marcie Finney, the Executive Director of Cleveland Cord Blood Center, discusses the mission and work of the organization. The mission of the Cleveland Cord Blood Centre is to advance umbilical cord blood cell therapy treatments, saving lives, enhancing health, and expanding knowledge one birth at a time. The organization is a public umbilical cord blood bank where families ca...

Vijana Wetu Initiative's mission is to help the young boys and girls of Kibra (the second largest slum in Nairobi, Kenya) lead a happier and healthier lives through presence, group activities, education, and mentorship. The children in Kira suffer from lack of food, inadequate shelter, and limited access to basic facilities like toilets and bathrooms. Many drop out of school or engage in risky beh...

In this episode we interview Larry Jackson, President and Founder at Ben Jackson Foundation. Ben Jackson Foundation’s mission is to The Ben Jackson Foundation recognizes the sacrifice that newly enlisted members of the military have chosen to make and provides financial assistance to help them visit home from their first permanent duty station. Flights and other travel expenses make up a substanti...

In this episode we interview AnnMarie Halterman, Executive Director at Uniting US. Uniting US impowers veterans, military, and their families to inspire communities to heal, find wellness, and unite through art. Uniting Us’s innovative therapeutic arts programs and public arts engagements help Veterans, Military members and their families express their triumphs and struggles to foster healing, emp...

In this episode of the Greater Than Zero Percent, Adelaide Canino, Founder and CEO of Dev 46 talks to Joseph about her mission to increase the representation of Latinas in the tech industry in Puerto Rico. Adelaide highlights the lack of opportunities and options for Latinas in the tech industry and how Dev 46 is addressing this issue by providing technology education to young girls in Puerto Rico...

Learn about how Homes, Not Borders supports refugees and forced migrants in the DC area by providing additional support to resettlement agencies. Hear heartwarming stories about their experiences and the challenges these individuals face as they adjust to their new lives in the United States. Discover the importance of supporting refugees and how programs like Homes, Not Borders help build a bette...

In this podcast, Ginger Johnson talks with Joseph about the power of human connection and the importance of belonging in personal and professional lives. They discuss the importance of purpose over passion, creating safe spaces for personal breakthroughs, and sustaining missions with profitability. The conversation emphasizes the importance of intentional connection and the value of the connector'...

Join Beth Napleton and Joseph as they discuss the challenges faced by teams in various industries, including education and tech. They highlight the importance of addressing team dynamics and culture to ensure successful outcomes in any industry. Beth offers practical advice and personal anecdotes from her 25 years of experience in mission-driven organizations, including starting a successful chart...

In this episode we interview Rahsaan Jarrell, Executive Director & Founder  at Rhonda’s Angel Network Organization. Rhonda’s Angel Network Organization’s mission is to  empower our young women with a sense of pride and purpose. We are a nonprofit charitable organization whose purpose is to provide guidance and resources to young women ages 17-22, who are transitioning into womanhood through me...

In this episode of the CEO and CSR series, Nicholas Gardner, CEO and Co-founder of Helping Habit, discusses his platform that connects volunteers and donors with causes that need them. Nicholas shares his passion for service and helping others, which led him to volunteer during his undergrad and later work in politics and as a public defender. Nicholas discusses the challenges of volunteerism and...