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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...

In this episode we interview John Curtin and Jaime Cleveland, Founders of Blue Water Scholarship Fund (BWSF). BWSF aims to introduce the next generation to the Maritime Industry and its many opportunities through merit and needs based scholarships to one of the state Maritime Academies. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://www.bluewaterscholarshipfund.org/donate.html Email:...

In this episode we interview Cliff Nellis, Executive Director at Lawndale Christian Legal Center (LCLC). LCLC's vision is to raise up justly treated youth who are embraced by their family and community, restored from trauma, empowered to lead, and free from the criminal justice system. LCLC accomplishes this by providing holistic community-based legal services grounded in restorative justice to yo...

In this episode we interview Uzma (uh-z-muh), Executive Director of Thaakat Foundation “thaah-kit”. Thakaat is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that believes in restoring hope and courage in the underprivileged by advancing the minds of those who are capable of lending a helping hand. Thaakat Foundation strongly believes in promoting charitable giving and humanitarian work...

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 go about building their organization's corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy. In this episode we interview Justin Copie, CEO of Innovative Solutions. We discuss his philosophy on creating a culture of giving and how to build a company that will la...

In this episode we interview Vicente Del Real, Founder of Iskali. Iskali is non-profit on a mission to empower and equip young Latinos with high-quality faith formation, enabling them to become transformative leaders. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://www.iskali.org/donate.html Phone: +1 (815) 546-8979 Email: april@iskali.org Website: https://www.iskali.org/ Facebook: htt...

In this episode we interview Dan Hostetler, Executive Director of Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center. Above and Beyond is on a mission to build an individualized treatment experience that is available to anyone in need regardless of their economic status. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://anb.today/donate/ Phone: +1 (773) 940-2960 Email: Info@anb.today Website: https...

In this episode we interview Jurema Gorham, Executive Director of Burst Into Books. Their mission is to rebuild community through advocacy, the arts, and educational and family programming. Burst Into Books envisions a world transformed by cultural literacy through education. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=G2-AbV99fqVyhqrIBcFdGKkGowc-t4H1z1u...

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 go about building their organization's corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy. In this episode we interview Dennis Kelly, CEO of Postalytics. We discuss how Postalytics is modernizing the printed mail industry and their journey of using data and te...

In this episode we do a GTZP team check-in! We don't often do these but  they are a blast and an opportunity for you all to meet the team that is  behind the scenes and get to know us a little more. We talk about  episodes that stuck out to us, we talk about what is to come, and add in  a little playful banter along the way. Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode we interview Kathy Henrich, CEO of Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition. MKE Tech Hub Coalition is a non-profit organization working to inclusively double tech talent in the Milwaukee region. The MKE Tech Hub Coalition is a unifying voice for the Milwaukee tech ecosystem. They harness the power of companies, entrepreneurs, educators, community organizations and other area stakeholders to g...