Nonprofit on the Rocks

Matt talks to Wendy Carpenter, CEO of Penny Lane, a nonprofit that helps empower children, youth and families by providing essential services to help them reach their highest potential. Wendy talks about how challenges in her childhood helped prepare her for the work she does today, and the importance and power of empathy. Matt shares the importance of not firing someone with the door closed, unle...

Matt talks to Lisa Stein, CFAO of Story Corps, New York City resident, and our first East Coast guest! The pair talk about everything from life in the Big Apple, to life after the pandemic; questions to ask a potential board member, to questions Matt and Phillip’s dog psychic answered for them. Yup, you read that right. Story Corps is the largest archive of oral history in the US, with stories sto...

Matt talks to the legendary Patti Paniccia, former professional surfer, and co-founder of the women’s pro tour, a lawyer, a champion for gender equality, a broadcast journalist, a law professor, and mother of two. So, basically a slacker. Matt and Patti talk about her ground-breaking careers, her biggest successes and most terrifying wipeout, how far women have come in sports (and how far they sti...

Matt talks to Mark Waterson, the well-dressed CEO of the Convalescent Aid Society, a Pasadena nonprofit that loans free, durable medical equipment. The guys discuss what it takes to be a nonprofit executive, what brings them joy at work in 2020, and whether or not Mark is a Speedo guy.

Matt talks to Iliana Tavera, Executive Director at Haven Hillls, a nonprofit that provides shelter and services for domestic violence survivors and their families. They reminisce about their shared experience being young EDs (a loooong time ago), the things they love the most about their jobs, and what they find the most difficult (and what their spouses find the most difficult) They also explore...

Matt talks to Carlyne Ervin, VP of HR at Chrysalis, an organization who's philosophy is that a steady job is a key step in a person’s transition out of poverty and onto a pathway to self-sufficiency.

Matt talks to Carlyne Erivin, VP of HR at Chrysalis, transitioning people from poverty to self-sufficiency. Topics range from how to start your career in HR to craziest termination stories, to Matt demonstrating how NOT to behave if you want to keep your job.

Matt continues his conversation with Rachel Fine, Executive Director and CEO of the Wallis Theater in Beverly Hills. In this episode they cover how someone gets to be as cool and accomplished as Rachel, how she landed at the Wallis, why the arts are worth supporting and saving, and exactly what a "ghost light" is.

Matt's guest is Rachel Fine, Executive Director and CEO of the Wallis Theater in Beverly Hills. Tune is as Matt and Rachel discuss how the Arts industry is surviving, shifting and preparing for the future during a pandemic. Rachel gives advice to those looking to get into the Arts business, and tells us about her favorite pianist right now--then she and Matt discuss the proper pronunciation of the...

Matt interviews John Brauer, President and CEO of New Horizons, a nonprofit that assists individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Tune in as they discuss everything from how John got his start in nonprofit, to why Matt will never (again) trust politicians; favorite career accomplishments, to favorite travel destinations and celebrity sightings.