Philanthropy in Phocus

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? They will learn important information on how to help children and teens who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thinking, and other challenges, all of which have been greatly exacerbated by the pandemic. They will learn that they are not alone and that there is compassionate, expert help available for their families.   EPISODE SUMMARY: Abo...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? More information about what the Imagine Award really is EPISODE SUMMARY: Ken Cerini is the founder and managing partner of Cerini & Associates, LLP . Like many of the nonprofits he serves, Ken is passionate about making a difference, believing that it is important to be deeply invested in every client relationship and providing real...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? They will learn more about the Nonprofit Resource Hub, how the association provides education, resources, support and services to nonprofit organizations. The audience will also learn about the Hub's first half day professional board development conference taking place on November 15th in NYC. EPISODE SUMMARY: Alison La Ferlita serves as the Executive Director for...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? Listeners will learn why it is important to take care of themselves while they are caring for others. They will learn some of the physical and emotional impacts of being a caregiver and what they can do to help themselves to be healthier and, hopefully, happier. And they will learn how Nancy's House is here to help and the many programs we offer. EPISODE SUMMARY:...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? They will become familiar with the community work that the WFC engages in, ensuring that people can engage with and learn about the marine environment.    EPISODE SUMMARY: About George Ellis : An avid sailor. Former VP of the board who took the reignsof the Executive Director position in January of 2020. BA, Economics.   About The Waterfront Center: The WaterFront Cen...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? They will get a better understanding of the capabilities of blind individuals, especially in the workforce, and how changing perceptions can end up changing lives and organizations. EPISODE SUMMARY: About Scott Thornhill: Director of Public Policy for Alphapointe, a non-profit organization with the mission to empower people who are blind through opportunities for empl...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? People will learn how they can help to transform lives, families and communities ‍ EPISODE SUMMARY: About SJI: We know education is core to rehabilitation and ultimately to individual, family and community restoration. As educators and community leaders we have firsthand seen the transformative power of education. And we are transforming lives and the way things can b...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? No girl or volunteer is ever turned away from Girl Scouts. The revenue from this event is essential to delivering vital programs and services, providing financial aid for our families in need, as well as to help us maintain our two camp locations in Bayport and Yaphank, one of which includes our community-accessible Discovery World STEM Center.  The STEM Center offers...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? They will learn more about our extraordinary community of grantees and donors. ‍ EPISODE SUMMARY: North Star Fund is a social justice fund that supports grassroots organizing led by communities of color building power in New York City and the Hudson Valley. We organize people across race and class to give, in support of these movements. ‍ Kofo Anifalaje joined North S...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? The audience will learn about the plight of families caring for critically ill children; the resources available at no cost through Friends of Karen; and the many opportunities that are available for getting involved and making a difference to help children and families experiencing an unimaginably difficult time. EPISODE SUMMARY: About Judith Factor:  Judy received a...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? Hopefully, the audience will be able to:  1- Recognize and Honor those who Support our Country  2- Support the Education of Military, Veterans, and their Families  3- Support Veteran Causes  4- Educate the next generation using the Bob Feller Story EPISODE SUMMARY: The mission of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation is to recognize and honor our service members and...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? They will learn how Nonprofit goes hand to hand with Real Estate. EPISODE SUMMARY: About Danielle Taylor:  As the founder and leader of a highly successful non-profit foundation for the past 10 years, the YOLO Strong Foundation, Dannie has proven that it’s possible to be a successful Realtor while giving back to the community. With a relentless passion to help local f...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? Hopefully, the audience will become inspired to learn more about why art-based diversion programs, like Young New Yorkers, are needed to alter the way we think about alternatives to incarceration options for our young people. Further, I anticipate an engaging conversation with listeners that will connect them with the mission of Young New Yorkers’ work. EPISODE SUMMAR...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? The opportunity to learn more about our initiatives, partnerships, and funds that serve and are led by girls, femmes and women of Color. EPISODE SUMMARY: About Maheen Kaleem: Maheen (she/her) has dedicated her life to creating a world where girls of color are safe and free. She has almost twenty years of experience supporting youth and families impacted by interperson...

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?  ‍ EPISODE SUMMARY: The Little Saint Nick Foundation (LSNF) was founded in 2004 by Raymond Mohler, Jr. at age six. Ray suffered from Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD) a rare childhood hip disorder found mostly in children between the ages of four to six years old that is initiated by the temporary disruption of blood flow to the femur. Feeling fortunate that he did no...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? Dan Lombard and Mo Vafai as guests. EPISODE SUMMARY: One Military Member (Past/Present) and First Responder at a time Project Refit is looking to change the negative connotation of mental health. Project Refit is doing this by helping implement and support simple, make-sense programs for military members (past/present) and first responders. We incorporate family into...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? How can you get involved with our mission? Special Guests: Sean Duclay & Kilian Duclay EPISODE SUMMARY: Use sailing and the ocean as a therapeutic platform to foster healing in our military community. It can be easy to believe that the only ones impacted by war are those who travel overseas to fight it. In reality, the impact of war touches the lives of everyone a...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN: If they really care what happens to a Veteran that is still suffering from Post-traumatic Stress who might take their life. You will have the information to share with them and give the foundation a chance to assist them in their time need and reduce the chances of them committing suicide. A comprehensive understanding of the struggles faced by Veterans. The importanc...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? Learn about WRF and understand that more needs to be done to help our veterans and first responders. If they love their freedom, they should listen and appreciate who gives that freedom to them. EPISODE SUMMARY: About Eileen: - Study horses for 20 years- Television Production Business since 1984- Began WRF in 2016- Love my country and love horses. About WRF: America&#...

Programs and resources that are serving Veterans AND the challenges that we face About Vincent: Vincent Santilli is currently the CEO/Executive Director of ABRI/HomesfortheBrave, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe housing, vocational services, mental health treatment, and life skills coaching to homeless individuals, almost all of whom are Veterans.  Previously, he held multiple...

Insight on what we do, why we do it and how people can get involved! At RISE Life Services we help the community around us with services for the developmentally disabled, mental health population, and individuals with special needs. Led by our dedicated Executive Director, Charles Evdos. Along with our 32 residences, we have an array of programs that include: The without Walls Day Program, Main St...

The awareness that bullying is real and how we can be a part of the solution to stop it. About Joe Salamone:  A Long Island native from North Babylon, is the founder and Executive Director of The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying, a position he has held since 2013. A victim of bullying himself, Mr. Salamone’s vision is simple: to reach as many children and families experiencing bullying as po...

 Our definition of poverty and how we have the answer in our own personal experiences to solve our society's most wicked problems. What is getting in our way? An ability to better see themselves and those with differences, to see the simple, yet complex ways we as a society can get to better at solving our wicked problems and how each of us can be part of the work that pains them most. About K...

The importance of the results to drive economic support for nonprofits. The money will follow the results. The Membership business model is no longer viable. About Org: Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Helping our members (both Hispanic and non-Hispanic) find expanded business opportunities –through networking and mutual support. Encouraging and facilitating mutually beneficial...