Host Siobhan Spain

GIVE & GROW DSM

Business EN ↓ 30 episodes

Conversations that propel our community forward. Sponsored by Andy and Sarah Susanin and the RIA Group. Conversations with nonprofit organizations shaping Central Iowa’s future. Nonprofits are featured over three separate episodes – each one offering listeners a unique perspective through interviews with key staff members, donors and beneficiaries.

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Host Siobhan Spain

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Episode #5: Joppa donor Todd Robinson. 03.06.2025 24:08

The 2nd of 3 episodes featuring Joppa: Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain speaks with donor and volunteer Todd Robsinson. Hear about the evolution of Todd’s volunteerism that led to his dedication as a donor and adviser. With an extensive background in finance, Todd speaks of the value Joppa’s support system has on the Des Moines community and the individuals they serve. Joppa 🌐 Website: ht...

Episode #4: Joppa Outreach’s Cofounder Joe Stevens. 20.05.2025 25:11

The 1st of 3 episodes featuring Joppa. Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain speaks with CEO and cofounder Joe Stevens to discuss Joppa’s nonprofit mission to ultimately end homelessness in Central Iowa. Joe discusses the beginnings of the faith-based organization, the many ways in which homelessness can happen to anyone, and plans for Joppa Village - a tiny home housing development based on the...

Episode #3: Oakridge Neighborhood’s beneficiary Zami Dainkeh 06.05.2025 20:02

For Give & Grow's 3rd Oakridge-focused episode, host Siobhan Interviews Zami Dainkeh, who grew up in the Oakridge community and is now a thriving 18 year old Oakridge employee and Drake University student. Hear about a day in the life of Zami and what it was like being raised by a single mom. 🌳 Oakridge Neighborhood Donate: oakridgeneighborhood.org/donate oakridgeneighborhood.org youtube....

Oakridge Neighborhood’s donor Carol Bodensteiner. 22.04.2025 30:39

Give & Grow launches with a focus on Oakridge Neighborhood for its first three episodes. This time host Siobhan Spain interviews volunteer, donor and board member Carol Bodensteiner. Carol talks about the evolution of her engagement at Oakridge, how they’re cultivating young donors, and the rewards of helping make a difference.https://oakridgeneighborhood.org/donate/https://www.linkedin.com/co...

Oakridge Neighborhood's CEO Deidre DeJear. 08.04.2025 45:27

Give & Grow launches with a focus on Oakridge Neighborhood. The nonprofit's CEO Deidre DeJear joins host Siobhan Spain to discuss how Oakridge helped shape her professional career early on, and how the organization navigates times of uncertainty. Deidre leans into Teree Caldwell-Johnson's legacy and the organization's blueprint for prioritizing collaborative efforts that serve the...