Nonprofits On A Mission

Tyler Jones, Events and Outreach Coordinator at Volunteer NH, discusses role supporting volunteerism in New Hampshire. He also discusses connecting volunteers with opportunities through Get Connected, Volunteer NH's online platform that matches volunteers with nonprofits and their opportunities, allowing individuals to search by location, organization, or cause.

Ailie Byers of Alpenglow Fundraising, a professional fundraising auctioneer and consultant. She discusses her approach to fundraising, emphasizing mission-driven events, building community, and creating lasting energy for nonprofits.

Doug Barry, CEO of the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, discusses the organization's mission, including a large-scale animal rescue and their current project to build an affordable veterinary clinic. He highlights the importance of community support, partnerships, and expanding services beyond adoptions to meet community needs.

Susan Stover, Executive Director of Victoria's Victory Foundation, discusses the organization's mission to empower people with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries by providing resources, scholarships, and support services, inspired by founder Victoria Arlen's personal journey of overcoming a locked-in state and regaining mobility.

Abbey Harlow, from Harlow Nonprofit Consulting and the Association of Nonprofit Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Northern New England. Abby discusses her work with nonprofits, focusing on strategy, fundraising, and communications. She also talks about AFP Northern New England, mentioning the upcoming Spring Conference in Nashua, New Hampshire, on April 8th-10th.

Mallory Chumas discusses her work in strategic social media and branding, particularly for mission-driven organizations, and shares stories about clients like a Broadway star and the Taco Tour Manchester. She also emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries with social media for mental health and expresses her goals for expanding her business and empowering others.

Kate Sullivan, founder of Kick Public Relations, discusses her background, company mission, and recent successes. Kate emphasizes her passion for storytelling, strategic marketing, and building strong relationships with clients, especially nonprofits, and shares her goals for growth and financial stability in 2025.

Carrie Penna, Executive Director of Soul Models, a program that empowers girls in New Hampshire and Maine. Carrie discusses the program's mission, recent successes in fundraising and board development, and her vision for the future. She emphasizes the importance of community support, especially in light of concerns about girls' self-perception regarding leadership.

Kel Haney of Kel Haney Consulting helps organizations build mid-level donor relationships through a five-minute fundraising ask framework. She emphasizes the importance of authentic connection and genuine curiosity in fundraising phone calls.

Beth Saunders, Founder of Beth Saunders Associates, who specializes in helping nonprofits with strategic planning and data-driven engagement. She emphasizes the importance of meaningful connections, both online and in-person, and shares her philosophy of building internal capacity within organizations so they can eventually thrive independently.

Jack Potvin, the Founder of Project Happy, a New Hampshire-based student volunteering hub discusses his inspiration for founding the organization and its mission to connect young people with volunteer opportunities.

Rick Peck, a consultant to non-profits and professional advisors, shares his expertise on charitable giving and fundraising.

Becky Duchesne, a consultant with Andrews Consulting, is focused, creative, process-oriented and a big observer.   In this episode, Becky talks about her role, experiences, and the impact of her work with various non-profits.

In this episode, Lindsay Rinaldi of the Nashua Community Music School discusses the school's mission, fundraising efforts, current programs, and being innovative in creating new programs that meet the needs of the community.

In this episode, Brian Shankey, Executive Director of the American Heart Association for Northern New England, discusses his career, the importance of the American Heart Association's mission, and how people can get involved.

Hear from Allison Joseph, Executive Director of My Turn, Inc on how her organization works to unleash the full potential in people regardless of circumstance.