The Charity Charge Show - Nonprofit Podcast

In this conversation, Dr. David Ruttenberg shares his journey from the music industry to founding a company focused on creating wearable technology for neurodivergent individuals. He discusses the personal motivations behind his work, particularly his experiences as a parent of a neurodivergent child. Dr. Ruttenberg also highlights the importance of community engagement and cultural sensitivity in...

In the latest episode of the Charity Charged Show , we sit down with Skyler Badenoch, CEO of Hope for Haiti , to explore the organization’s mission and its far-reaching impact in southern Haiti. With over 35 years of experience serving Haitian families, Hope for Haiti continues to transform lives through education, healthcare, clean water, and economic development. About Charity Charge: Charity Ch...

Sometimes, one small moment can transform a life. That’s exactly what happened to Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch , founder and executive director of A Moment of Magic , when a personal experience with hospitalized loved ones inspired her to start visiting pediatric patients dressed as a princess. What began as a college passion project in a dorm room has grown into a national nonprofit organization that op...

For nearly five decades, AMIS Atlanta (Atlanta Ministry with International Students) has quietly but powerfully changed the lives of thousands of international students through a simple yet profound approach: friendship. In this episode of the Charity Charge Show , we sit down with Camille Kesler, Executive Director of AMIS, to discuss how the organization welcomes students from across the globe a...

Founded in 1997, Figure Skating in Harlem is more than just a skating program—it’s a transformational youth development organization blending athleticism with academics and leadership development. In this interview for the Charity Charge Nonprofit Spotlight , we speak with Sharon Cohen, founder and CEO, about how the organization got started, the power of storytelling, and why building infrastruct...

When someone is battling cancer, nourishment is often the last thing on their mind, yet it’s one of the most critical factors in treatment and recovery. In this episode of the Charity Charge Show , we sat down with Courtney Johnson, Founder & CEO of Culinary Care , to hear how her personal journey sparked a movement delivering meals and hope — to cancer patients. A Mission Born from Personal L...

As part of the Charity Charge Nonprofit Spotlight Series, we had the privilege of speaking with Arundati Dandapani , Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca . Arundati's path into the nonprofit world is rooted in a lifelong passion for storytelling and empathy — from publishing her first short story at eight years old, to teaching writing workshops inside prisons, to leading initiatives that bridge data...

On this episode of the Charity Charge Show , we sat down with Valieria Koss, Executive Director of The RennerVation Foundation , to talk about their mission to create joy, growth, and belonging for foster and at-risk youth in Nevada and beyond. From transformative summer camps to innovative new housing programs, Valieria and her team are helping young people not just survive, but thrive as they tr...

In this episode of The Charity Charge Show, hosts Matt and Grayson sit down with Alexx Goeller, CEO of Wasteless Solutions , a nonprofit making a significant reduction in food waste in Utah. Alex shares her journey into the nonprofit sector, driven by a passion for community service and sustainability. She discusses how Wasteless focuses on diverting edible food from landfills to combat food waste...

In the latest episode of The Charity Charge Show , hosts Matt and Grayson sit down with Dana Yaari , Emergency Response Team Lead for the monday.com Foundation . Dana shares her unconventional journey from investment banking to humanitarian work and how she now helps frontline aid organizations operate faster, smarter, and more collaboratively during times of crisis. At the heart of monday.com’s h...

In this episode of The Charity Charge Show , Stephen Garten and co-host Grayson Harris talk with Krista Lamp , Senior Director of Nonprofit Communications at GoFundMe , about how technology, storytelling, and strategic engagement can help nonprofits raise more funds and connect with supporters. Krista shares how the transition of Classy into GoFundMe Pro combines the best of both platforms—offerin...

In a recent episode of The Charity Charge Show , guest host Grayson Harris sat down with Angela Blake, Senior Product Manager at GiveWP , to explore the future of nonprofit fundraising tools. With a background in WordPress product development and a passion for empowering mission-driven organizations, Angela shared how GiveWP is shaping the way nonprofits build communities, manage donors, and scale...

In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten interviews Shilpa Alva, founder and executive director of Surge for Water . Shilpa shares her journey of founding the nonprofit, inspired by her childhood experiences in India. Surge for Water focuses on providing comprehensive water solutions, emphasizing community ownership and women's leadership. Shilpa discusses the organization's impa...

In a recent episode of The Charity Charge Show , host Stephen Garten sat down with Joe Scarano, the founder of Araize and creator of FastFund , a cloud-based nonprofit financial software platform. With over three decades of experience in the nonprofit tech space, Joe brings deep insight into what makes nonprofit financial operations distinct—and how purpose-built tools can make all the difference....

In this conversation, Stephen Garten and Abby James discuss the importance of Google Ad Grants for nonprofits, how Nonprofit Megaphone helps organizations leverage this program, and the impact of AI on nonprofit marketing. They explore various strategies for maximizing the $10,000 monthly grant, share success stories from different nonprofits, and emphasize the need for effective content and user...

In this episode of the Charity Charge Show we chat with Jared Walker, the founder of Dollar For , to discuss the organization's mission to alleviate medical debt through a comprehensive database of hospital charity care policies. He explains how Dollar Four automates the application process for patients, the challenges of funding through philanthropy, and the importance of partnerships in expandin...

In Episode 102 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Lisa Van Dusen , Executive Director of Palo Alto Community Fund , whose mission is to focus on the unique needs of our community and channel charitable giving of local donors to effective organizations that improve the quality of life for everyone in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Stephen and Lisa Van Dusen talk about innovatin...

In Episode 101 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of American Public Health Association (APHA), whose mission is to improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status. Stephen and Georges Benjamin talk about what APHA learned from the COVID pandemic, APHA's role in shaping American healthcare policy over the past 150 years, and the i...

In Episode 100 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Grant Trahant , Founder of Causeartist and RefiJobs . His mission is to show that everyone — from shoppers and professionals to entrepreneurs and investors — can change the world by making decisions that benefit the people and places around them. Interested in listening to the full episode and hearing more from other nonprofits? Check out...

In Episode 99 of the Charity Charge Show , Stephen talks to Vicki Burkhart, CEO of The More Than Giving Co ., whose mission is to give nonprofits with visionary leaders and compelling missions an affordable, on-demand staffing solution to supplement the bandwidth and skillsets of their volunteer force. Stephen and Vicki Burkhart talk about More Than Giving's work with nonprofits to provide the sta...

In Episode 98 of the Charity Charge Show , Stephen talks to Nancy Long, Executive Director of 501 Commons , whose mission is to serve nonprofits as experts, innovators, and partners. Their passion is to amplify the strengths of nonprofits—so ALL people and communities flourish. Stephen and Nancy Long talk about the resilience of nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic, 501 Commons recent reports r...

John LuxIn Episode 97 of the Charity Charge Show , Stephen talks to John Lux , Executive Director of Film Florida , a not-for-profit entertainment production association for Florida's film, TV, production & digital media industry. Stephen and John Lux talk about John's unique career path, Film Florida's mission to support the film industry in Florida, and the challenges in showing value to ind...

In Episode 96 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Jeff Mazur, Executive Director of LaunchCode , whose mission is offering free tech education and job placement opportunities to bring new people from all backgrounds into the tech field and reshape the way employers think about hiring. Stephen and Jeff Mazur talk about LaunchCode's impact on providing people with the skills to enter a care...

In Episode 95 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Stella Kafka, Executive Director of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) , whose mission is to advance the atmospheric and related sciences, technologies, applications, and services for the benefit of society. Stephen and Stella Kafka talk about the pros & cons of switching to a virtual meeting model, joining an organization from...

In Episode 94 of the Charity Charge Show , Stephen talks to Katie Appold, Executive Director of Do More Good & Nonprofit Hub , whose mission is to create and curate content to help nonprofits do more good. Stephen and Katie Appold talk about Cause Camp (September 14-15, 2023), the struggles nonprofits are facing transitioning to a digital fundraising model, and creating great nonprofit boards....