The NonProfit Podcast Network

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... If a child in our community had nowhere safe to go tonight, where would they sleep? I'm speaking with Glynis Butler-Stone , CEO of the Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento , and Amber Robbins , a nonprofit leader whose own childhood was spent navigating violence, foster care, and multiple stays at the Receiving Ho...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if a hospital could transform a child's life in ways you never imagined? Join me on a heartfelt exploration of Shriners Children's Hospital in Sacramento as I uncover the inspiring stories of resilience and hope. I sit down with the Senior Director of Philanthropy, Alan Anderson, who passionately shares how...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... This News Pod, I had the privilege of sitting down with James McCormick , CEO of the Sacramento Choral Society , to share a truly special announcement. Each year, the Choral Society presents its beloved Home for the Holidays concert — but this December marks an extraordinary milestone: the 30th anniversary of this Sacrame...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... In this episode of the Nonprofit Podcast Network , I sit down with Bryan Wagner , President/CEO of Goodwill Industries serving the Greater Sacramento region, and Gabriel Noriega , workforce development coordinator and former Goodwill program participant. Most people know Goodwill for its familiar stores and donation drop-...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... In this special NewsPod episode, we spotlight the 10th Annual Fast Pitch , Sacramento Venture Philanthropy’s flagship capacity-building program that helps nonprofits sharpen their storytelling and amplify impact. CEO Brad Squires and COO Drew Hayes join me to break down what made this milestone year record-setting — from...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What happens when a small church ministry evolves into a vital community resource amidst a global pandemic? Join me as I uncover the unimaginable journey of the Rancho Cordova Community Food Hub, led by its first Executive Director, Carrie Johnson. You'll learn how Carrie tackled the daunting challenge of professiona...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if you could transform your community by making affordable housing both sustainable and equitable? Join me as I embark on a thought-provoking journey with Craig Adelman, CEO Mutual Housing California. With over 30 years of experience, Craig offers a deep dive into the organization's innovative approach rooted in...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... When a board member's family faced the uncertainty of a loved one’s hospital stay, they realized the true value of proximity and support. This episode, I'm joined by Stacey Hodge, Sr. Director of Community Relations and former board member Jerry Alestra, to explore the invaluable role the Ronald McDonald House C...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What happens when a historic theater undergoes a dramatic transformation...through a pandemic and over multiple years? Find out as we chat with Sid Garcia-Heberger, Performing Arts Center and Memorial Auditorium Manager, Megan Van Voorhis, Director of the City's Convention and Cultural Services and Allison Yee-Garcia...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if you could follow a serendipitous path leading to your dream job in a completely different state? Join me as I sit down with Jeremy Ganter, Executive Director of the Mondavi Center, who shares his extraordinary journey from upstate New York to becoming a cornerstone of Northern California's vibrant arts scene....

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... I sit down with Michael Stevenson, Artistic Director, to explore how Capital Stage delivers bold, conversation-starting theater in one of Sacramento’s most intimate professional venues—just 127 seats, no microphones, and acting so close you can feel the breath. We talk origin stories (from a 99-seat space on the Delta Kin...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... The Hispanic Economic Report: Cathy Rodriguez Aguirre, President and CEO of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, joins me to talk about the Hispanic Economic Report . This report, first produced in 2021, provides essential data on the growth, contributions, and economic impact of Hispanic-owned businesses in the S...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join me as I speak with Amber Shaver , Center Manager of the Harris Center for the Performing Arts at Folsom Lake College. We take listeners behind the scenes of one of the Sacramento region’s most dynamic performing arts venues — home to three unique stages, hundreds of annual events, and a mission that blends education,...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Curious about how a regional theater can thrive in a mid-sized city? Join me for a conversation with Executive Artistic Director and CEO, Lyndsay Burch from B Street Theatre as we explore the remarkable journey of this Sacramento staple. From its origins as Fantasy Theater for Children to its status today as a beloved cul...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... How do organizations like the American Cancer Society (ACS) orchestrate a national fight against cancer while making a difference on a local level? Join me as I unravel this complex puzzle with Alexis Padilla, Executive Director of the ACS Sacramento region, who sheds light on ACS's strategic framework rooted in rese...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What happens when three visionary grad students decide to tackle food instability in under-resourced communities? Join us as we ask Sam Greenlee, CEO and Shannin Stein, Director of Advancement from Alchemist CDC about their transformative work in community development through food access. They share how their organization...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... I went into this thinking I knew the American Red Cross—fires and floods, they're there. Disasters? Yep. All over it. What I didn't know is what you're going to hear in this episode and that is what happens the rest of the time. This legacy organization has its mark on our communities in ways I never though...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Growing up in a single-parent household, Michael Lynch found his way to higher education through football. A tragic loss to gun violence transformed his perspective, driving him to uplift his community. Set against the backdrop of financial struggles, Alejandro Galicia Cervantes' journey from street vending to academ...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join me, Jeff Holden, as I speak with Peter Pemberton and Christina Kitchen as they discuss the vast range of services provided by the Salvation Army. Peter, recently promoted to Major and transferred to Sacramento, shares the organization's commitment to evolving and meeting modern needs while retaining its core rel...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join me as I converse with David Sobon, Founder and CEO of Wide Open Walls, a most unique nonprofit. We discuss the impactful mural movement that has transformed Sacramento into a vibrant city-wide canvas, celebrating diversity, creativity, equity, and civic pride. David shares insights about the genesis of Wide Open Wall...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Can a personal tragedy ignite a movement to reshape our healthcare system? Doug Carson joins us to reveal the poignant story behind Albie Aware, a foundation born from the heartache of losing his wife, Albie, to breast cancer. Doug recounts the painful journey that led to the foundation's inception, fueled by the ang...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Can a tragic loss transform into a legacy of life? Join us for an emotional journey with Brad Barroso, Founder of Trevor's 2nd Chance, as he recounts the story of his son Trevor, whose selfless decision to become an organ donor saved three lives after he succumbed to an asthma attack in 2018. Through Brad's hear...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Growing up in a household fraught with challenges, including a mother battling addiction, Paul Somerhausen's relationship with Christmas was anything but typical. Despite these hurdles, Paul turned his early life experiences into a mission of kindness, generating hope for those in need through his involvement with Ch...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if a nonprofit could not only sustain itself but thrive in an ever-changing financial landscape? Doug Bergman, President and CEO from the innovative organization known as United Cerebral Palsy or UCP, shares how they've accomplished just that. Starting from their roots in 1955 focused on children with cerebral p...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What would you do if your mind remained sharp, but your body slowly ceased to respond? Join me as I explore the harrowing reality of ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that traps individuals in their own bodies while leaving their cognitive functions intact. With no cure in sight and a life expectancy of just a few years po...