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In our CEOs & CSR series (C&C), we sit down with a for-profit leader (CEO) to discuss their philosophy on giving and how they go about building their organization's corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy. In this episode, Joseph interviews Brian Ford, co-founder of For Purpose, a company that aims to modernize philanthropy and make it more accessible and approachable for everyone....

In this episode we interview Jordan Foley, Founder, CEO and Head Chef at Let's Chow. Let's Chow’s mission is to be a dedicated community builder. Through their range of services, Let’s Chow is the “go-to” for veterans and military spouses seeking to enhance their culinary talents. Whether it is impressing guests for a dinner party or operating one of our trucks, they got you! Let's Chow helps prov...

In this episode we interview Aaron Friedman, Co-Founder & Executive Director at OLASTEO. OLASTEO’s mission is to create experiences that empower students to serve as catalysts for social impact. OLASTEO = our lives as seen through each other.  We encourage diversity, promote empathy, and build community by providing enriching cultural and educational experiences to high school students in unde...

Join Brad Milliken, the Director and Co-founder of District Cleanups, as he reflects on the impact his organization has had on Washington D.C. over the past two years. Hear how hundreds of people come out to help with their monthly cleanups and learn how individual actions can have a meaningful impact. Discover how District Cleanups was denied a permit to host an event but then approved when they...

Join us for our monthly CEOs & CSR podcast series episode with Lori Zoss Kraska, founder of Growth Owl! Lori has years of experience working with public media stations to find corporate support for programming and has worked with over 100 nonprofit clients all over the country. She'll be discussing how small nonprofits can engage with large corporations, the importance of being specific when l...

Join us for a podcast conversation with Chez Smith, the founder of Gyrls In The H.O.O.D. Foundation. We'll be discussing how black women face higher rates of maternal mortality than other groups due to a combination of access to health care, education, and racism in the health care system. Learn about how Girls in the Hood works to educate young women and help remove negative stigmas associated wi...

Join us for an inspiring podcast with Natalie Manning, co-founder and executive director of This Is Life! Hear her story of how she created a motivational platform to provide resources for youth and their families in the Chicagoland area. Learn about the impact of her organization's programs on the local youth and community, as well as upcoming events like a virtual talent show and basketball leag...

Join us for this podcast conversation with Alex and Christian from Christmas Tree Santas, a nonprofit organization on a mission to spread hope and joy by providing free Christmas trees to those in need. Learn about their growth since 2017, the logistics of setting up a new sites, their partnerships with local organizations and enterprise sponsorships, and how you can get involved!

Listen to Jill Miller, CEO of Lunum's, on GTZP's CEOs and CSR Series as  she shares her personal story and discusses how companies can be  profitable while doing the right thing. Learn about impact weighted accounting, Donut Economics, and how  measuring ROI when it comes to diversity can lead to increased  productivity and innovation. Jill also encourages listeners to stand up  for their values i...

In this episode we interview Gladys Ijelu, Founder of Gladys Giving Project at Gladys Giving Project . Gladys Giving Project ’s mission is to spread love and joy throughout the year by giving back during the holiday seasons. The Gladys Giving Project hosts several holiday celebrations throughout the year to give back to the community. Some of the holidays we have hosted events are(but not limited...

Are you interested in learning more about the power of giving back and how it can positively impact your life? Join us for a podcast conversation with Luke Freeman, executive director of Giving What We Can. He'll be discussing his journey with the organization, the mindset shift that people experience when they give back a meaningful amount of money, and how to start taking action. Tune in to lear...

Learn about Jill Miller's work in empowering black women entrepreneurs through her work helping at the YWCA's BreedLove Entrepreneurship Center, which provides  mentorship, a curriculum for success, and connects people with  resources. Hear how partnerships with William Blair and Tether Creative  Agency have been established to provide personal wealth management  advice as well as creative directi...

Kelley and Tony Khoury, co-founders of Operation Birthday, discuss their  mission to make sure every child feels special on their birthday. Hear  inspiring stories of how the organization has helped nearly 300 kids and  learn how you can get involved with their initiatives. Donations of any  amount can make a difference! Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://www.operationbirt...

In this episode we interview Oscar Kush, Chicago Program Manager at Merging Vets & Players, a nonprofit on a mission to empower combat veterans and former professional athletes by connecting them after the uniform comes off providing them with a new team to assist with transition, promote personal development, and show them they are never alone. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Dona...

In this episode we interview Laran (Director of Programming and Outreach) and Amanda (Director of Operations) at Purpose Through Passion. Purpose Through Passion’s (PTP) mission is the belief that change is possible and can happen against all odds. PTP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit funding any recreational activity or hobby for those recovering from addiction in the Tampa Bay Area. Many of us have exp...

In this episode we interview Coach Shawn Sorsby, Executive Director of A Step Ahead Chess. A Step Ahead Chess is on a mission to encourage. To leave a lasting impact on the lives of children by addressing their physical, mental and emotional needs with quality care and compassion. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://astepaheadchess.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=739cea1...

In this episode we interview Charles Grode, President & Executive Director at Merit School of Music. Merit School of Music transforms the lives of Chicago-area youth through removing barriers to high-quality music education. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://meritmusic.org/donate/ Phone: +1 (312) 786-9428 Email: info@meritmusic.org Website: https://meritmusic.org/ Fac...

In this episode we interview Fernando Ramirez, Founder & Managing Director of Bridges 2030. Bridges 2030 is a 501(c)(3) NGO with global aspirations to support and assist disadvantaged communities. Cultivate compassion. We are a nonprofit organization (NGO) that catalyzes and educates the social impact community to support scalable and replicable projects across the globe.  We accomplish this b...

In this episode of our CEOs & CSR series, we interview Leslie Basham, President and CEO of Surgical Directions. Surgical Directions is a leading healthcare consulting firm specializing in perioperative and value based care, practice management and staffing services. Their passion is to partner with healthcare organizations to maximize long-term operational, financial, organizational and clinic...

In this episode we interview Erik Muckey, CEO of Lost & Found. Lost & Found ‘s mission is to deliver comprehensive, data-driven, and resilience-focused suicide prevention and postvention programs and services for youth and young adults (ages 10-34) and their support networks.​ Student Programs: We partner with schools and higher education institutions to deliver innovative, student-centere...

In this episode we interview George Moore, Pastor, Founder, and Executive Director of Legacy Reentry Foundation. Legacy Reentry Foundation is a faith based non profit dedicated to helping the formerly incarcerated - and anyone else in need of "second chance" resources to reintegrate back into society. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://www.legacyreentryfoundation.org/donat...

In this episode we interview Josh Konoff, Founder of Boston Volunteers. Boston Volunteers is a non-profit organization fighting to make Boston cleaner, safer, and better. When Boston Volunteer was founded in 2006, we had one goal: to ensure everyone in Boston has the opportunity to succeed. And now, we’re ready to take that challenge to the next level. Our leadership team is committed to bringing...

In this episode we interview Berny Martin, Founder of Fashion Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to create the space for underprivileged young people to have an opportunity to learn practical skills in the area of fashion design, ultimately allowing for employment in an industry that very few can realize. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https:...

In this episode we interview Jack Elliott, Co-Founder & CEO and Phillip Black, Head of Partnerships and Network of CSRN. Originally the 'COVID-19 Student Response Network', CSRN is a non-profit set-up to help engage established student consultancies in high impact management consulting projects by connecting them with organizations driving social impact as well as the tools they need to make a...

In this episode we interview GTZP CEOs & CSR - Alexandra Oladoyin, Owner of Empower Inclusion. Empower Inclusion provides support to individuals with disabilities as they identify and pursue their employment-related goals. https://empowerinclusion.org/ In our new CEOs & CSR series, once per month we sit down with a for-profit leader (CEO)  to discuss their philosophy on giving and how they...