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In this episode we interview Anthony Monk, Founder and Executive Director at Giveology. Giveology is a multimedia educational resource to educate the general public about the nonprofit sector. Giveology provides information and resources about the sector’s unique challenges, the best and most efficient ways to be a philanthropist, and the organizations in the world who are already doing incredible...

In this episode we kickoff a new GTZP series: CEOs & CSR! Once per month, we will sit down with for-profit leaders (CEOs) to discuss their philosophy on giving and how they go about building their organization's corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy. For our first episode in the series, we interviewed Jon Sanchez, CEO of Team Performance Institute. We cover topics like how his experie...

In this episode we interview Tony Francavilla, Chief Development Officer at DC Scores. DC Scores creates neighborhood teams that give kids the confidence and skills to succeed on the playing field, in the classroom, and in life. We envision a DC where every child – no matter their family income – experiences the joys of childhood: sports, arts, service, and being part of a team. Where every child...

In this episode we interview Farhan Ahmad, Volunteer CEO of Pakistan Children’s Heart Foundation (PCHF). PCHF’s mission is to establish a state-of-the-art medical facility that provides the highest quality of care for children with heart disease, irrespective of their financial means. Since inception in 2012 and till 2021 year-end, PCHF conducted 2668 surgeries at a total cost of PKR 990 million....

In this episode we interview Nancy Meyer, CEO of Community Forklift. Community Forklift lifts up local communities by making repairs affordable, reducing waste, promoting reuse, and creating green jobs. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://communityforklift.org/greatergoods/ Phone: +1 (301) 985-5180 Email:   info@communityforklift.org Website: https://communityforklift.org/...

In this episode we interview Nicole Hu, Founder of Play to Grow. Play to Grow is on a mission to empower underserved youth in grades K-8 through the sport of tennis. Help by donating equipment or signing up as a volunteer coach! Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://playtogrow.net/donate Email: playtogrowclub@gmail.com Website: https://playtogrow.net/ Instagram: https://insta...

In this episode we do a community check-in with Ibrahim Maali, Founder of Solidarity Studios in his new studio! Solidarity Studios is on a mission to give people the tools and resources they need to tell their story and galvanize their communities around the issues that affect them most. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://www.centeraap.org/funds/view-our-funds/solidarity-s...

In this episode we interview Lindsey Anderson, Owner of Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar. On occasion we highlight people making a positive impact in the for-profit space and this is one! Lindsey understands the importance of supporting and giving back to her community and she does it everyday through her business. Whether that be providing a space for local small businesses to market their goods or supp...

In this episode we interview Asiaha Butler, Co-Founder of Resident Association of Greater Englewood (RAGE). RAGE’s mission is to create tangible solutions and mobilize residents and resources to restore the community. RAGE is a resident-driven association established to build relationships with fellow residents, Englewood’s public officials, business owners and organizations. RAGE is a grassroots...

In this episode we interview Bevon Joseph, Executive Director of Greenwood Project. Greenwood Project’s mission is to create career pathways in the financial services industry for Black and Latinx students and find equitable and inclusive solutions for recruitment, retention, and advancement. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://donorbox.org/greenwood-project Phone: +1 (646)...

In this episode we do a community check-in with Jeffery Beckham, CEO of Chicago Scholars. Chicago Scholars uniquely selects, trains, and mentors academically ambitious students from under-resourced communities to complete college and become the next generation of leaders who will transform their neighborhoods and our city. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://chicagoscholars...

In this episode we interview Tom Duff, Executive DIrector of Saint Louis Counseling (SLC). SLC’s mission is to support healing and improve mental health for individuals and families of all backgrounds through professional counseling and psychiatric services. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://saintlouiscounseling.org/donate/ Phone: +1 (314) 544-3800 Email: support@saintlou...

In this episode we hear from Nancy Economou, Founder and CEO at Watts of Love, as she discusses how her organization, through global partnerships, are able to shine a light of hope and opportunity for recipients that typically get the least help. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://funraise.org/give/Watts-of-Love/5b960fb8-7c16-4a20-a7fc-7570a73cbdbd/ Phone: +1 (630) 576-114...

In this episode we do another check-in with Sebastian White, Founder of The Evolved Network. The Evolved Network is a newer non-profit organization that has come a long way since we interviewed them in Episode 20 & 41 so we had to do a check-in! The Evolved Network is on a mission to provide unconditional care through a holistic and therapeutic approach that functions to build a foundation for...

In this episode we interview Mary McCarthy, Principal Sustainability Strategist at Forum for the Future, an organization on a mission to accelerate transformation to a just and regenerative future. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://www.forumforthefuture.org/support-us Phone: (+44) 20 3744 8650 Email: info@forumforthefuture.org Website: https://www.forumforthefuture.org/ F...

In this episode we interview Eric Sedransk, Founder and CGO (Charity Golf Officer) of Member for a Day, a for-profit organization with a simple mission of: Play golf, change the world. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Email: info@memberforaday.com Website: https://www.memberforaday.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/member4day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memberforaday/ Lin...

In this episode we interview Evan Marshall, VP Partnerships at Black Menswear. Black Menswear is a for-profit organization that works to improve the perception of the Black Man and encourages positivity within our community. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Email: info@weareblackmenswear.com Website: https://blackmenswear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackMenswear/ Instagram:...

Greater Than Zero Percent (GTZP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our mission is to find people and causes that are changing the world and sharing their stories. The three guiding tenets of GTZP are: awareness, education, and engagement. There are so many people doing such amazing things and we want to use GTZP as a platform to share these stories. As humans, we have a responsibility to always be learni...

In this episode we interview Iana Dashkovska, International Projects Lead at Zaporuka Fondation. Zaporuka supports families with children affected by cancer and creates conditions for families to be together during treatment. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://zaporuka.org.ua/en/donate/ Phone: +38 (093) 856-3866 Email: info@zaporuka.org.ua Website: https://zaporuka.org.ua/...

In this episode we interview Carol Miller, Founder of Positive Focus. Positive Focus is an organization on a mission to focus on one positive thought, word, and action at a time to create a more LOVING, kind, compassionate, and peaceful world. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://carolccmiller.com/get-involved/ Phone: +1 (312) 836-1049 Email: hugs@positive-focus.org Website:...

In this episode we interview Anna Trepaliuk, Vice President of Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Communications at Way Home Foundation. Way Home Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Odessa, Ukraine on a mission to help people faced with difficult life circumstances, especially children, to overcome hardships and gain access to the opportunities provided by society. Want to learn more, d...

In this episode we interview Derick Tangap, CEO/President of Read The Future. Read The Future is an organization on a mission to improve literacy among Arizona’s rural youths through global, technological, and creative literacy programs. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://readthefuture.org/chip-in Phone: +1 (346) 303-7400 Email: derickt@readthefuture.org Website: https://r...

In this episode we interview William Douglas (CEO & Founder) and Cory Brazier (Director of Presentation) of Gentlemen and Scholars Inc., a non-profit organization on a mission to empower the youth and equip them with the skills necessary to become better versions of themselves. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Phone: +1 (574) 367-1576 Email: williammdouglas12@gmail.com Facebook: htt...

In this episode we interview Wendy White, CEO of Face It Together. Face It Together is an organization on a mission to get people with addiction and their loved ones well. 20 million Americans suffer from addiction. Almost 90% of them are missed every year by today’s system. The human and financial consequences are enormous, affecting every sector of society. Want to learn more, donate, or get eng...

In this episode we interview Brienne Maner, Executive Director of Startup Sioux Falls. Startup Sioux Falls is a community organization that connects small business owners and entrepreneurs to one another and to the startup ecosystem in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota metro. Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged? Donate: https://www.startupsiouxfalls.com/start/ Phone: +1 (605) 275-8000 Email: in...