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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... How do we truly support those navigating the turbulent waters of grief and loss? How do we even define the nature of what grief or loss may be? Gather insightful perspectives from my guests, Elizabeth Cantu and Suzanne Austen, as they shed light on the profound work of the Bereavement Network Resources of Sacramento. This...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if we could give a voice to those who struggle to express themselves verbally? Join me as I explore this powerful question with my guest, Program Manager, Stephanie Maki from CTEC. Stephanie walks us through the visionary work at the Communication Technology Education Center (CTEC), where speech-language pathologists...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if education could be the key to breaking the cycle of generational poverty? Join me as I explore this concept with our insightful guests, Macey Amissah McKinney and Josefina Avena Garcia from City Year. We uncover how City Year strategically places young adults as Student Success Coaches in Sacramento's under-r...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What transformative power can philanthropy hold in addressing community health challenges? Explore this fascinating question as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Sierra Health Foundation with President & CEO, Chet Hewitt. From its origins as a pioneering health conversion foundation to its role as a national mo...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join me as I welcome Rachel Prettyman, newly announced Executive Director and Emily Calanchini, Community Outreach Manager, to the Nonprofit Podcast Network for an inspiring discussion about Project R.I.D.E, an amazing equine therapy program. Discover how this incredible initiative uses horseback riding to support individ...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text...  As a high school freshman, Katie Escajeda's passion for community service was ignited when she joined Kiwanis. Katie, Divison leader and President of the Citrus Heights Kiwanis, along with fellow guest and board member, Louise Brown, joins me to explore the shifting landscape of service organizations like Kiwanis, R...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... This episode highlights a significant leadership transition at My Sister's House. Christine Nguyen steps into the role of CEO, while Yen Marshall moves back on to the board of directors after a well-deserved break. This change marks a new chapter for the organization, which has been committed to serving the Southeast...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Continuing our theme of organizations serving mother's and children in the month of May, Single Mom Strong brings us yet another perspective on how properly addressing a need can really change lives for the better. Ever wondered how a single mother's personal journey could transform into a life-changing support...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What role do endowments and foundations play in ensuring the financial health of nonprofits? Scott Thomas, Principal and Financial Advisor at CapTrust Sacramento, joins us to share. Drawing from the 2024 CapTrust report, Scott sheds light on the current trends shaping the nonprofit sector, including inflation concerns and...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Genelle Smith, Executive Director of Wellspring Women's Center joins me to share the inspiring journey of an organization that started with a simple act of kindness and blossomed into a vital community sanctuary. Founded over 38 years ago by two sisters with a passion for service, Wellspring began in the 1980s with j...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if you found yourself on the brink of losing everything, only to rise stronger than ever before? Join me in conversation with Scott Richards, CEO of Saint John's Program for Real Change and Monica, a resilient alum of the organization, who shares her remarkable journey from homelessness to a fulfilling career at...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Maria Medrano joins me this episode to share her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a trailblazer in educational technology. Her dedication to breaking the cycles of generational poverty led to the creation of Inspirame, a tech company that empowers students transitioning from community college to a four...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Ready to transform your understanding of nonprofit sustainability? Join me in conversation with Niva Flor, Chief Impact Officer at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. Together, we unravel the complexities of what sustainability truly means for nonprofits—beyond just surviving, it's about thriving. Discover ho...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Michael Lynch, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT), brings his compelling insights on bridging education and health equity for young men of color. We explore how IYT provides robust support from seventh grade through college to close the college opportunity gap. Michael shares inspiring stories...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if everyone had the chance to unlock their musical potential, regardless of their background or financial situation? Meet Buddy Hale, the visionary behind Musiclandria, who turned his challenging foster system childhood into a driving force for change. Buddy's personal experience with music as a lifeline inspire...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Sal Ramirez, Executive Director of Yolo Farm to Fork, joins me on this newspod as he shares his dedication to promoting health equity in child development. Listen as Sal unpacks the vital work being done to ensure that every child, regardless of their socioeconomic background, has access to fresh, healthy food. He passion...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if the secret to a thriving nonprofit sector lies in the power of trust and flexibility? Join me as we uncover the potential of unrestricted funds and trust-based philanthropy with insights from Carrie Wood, CEO of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation and their Big Day of Giving event. We explore the shifting d...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Can you imagine a world where reaching the age of 100 is not just a milestone but a joyful norm? This latest episode uncovers the secrets of aging well as shared by Sheri Peifer, President and CEO of Eskaton.  Gain insights into how community and connections are vital in promoting a longer, richer life. Sheri reveals how...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if the key to sustaining community colleges lies within our own communities? Join me as I explore the critical role of local support in the enduring success of institutions like Sierra College, featuring insights from Sonbol Aliabadi, Executive Director of the Sierra College Foundation. With over half of Sierra Colle...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Growing up in foster care, Jodi Mottashed's childhood was anything but ordinary. Her experiences sparked a passion to change lives, leading her to establish Aspire Kids El Dorado, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth in rural communities. Join us as Jodi shares how her personal journey fueled a mission to break...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What are the secrets to creating a thriving animal welfare community? How about one that has celebrated a 50-year journey in Placer County? The Placer SPCA is all that. I'm speaking with Leilani Fratis, CEO of the organization, this episode. From its humble beginnings with volunteers outside grocery stores with tin c...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... How did a humble Discovery Center transform into a bustling hub of scientific exploration? Join me, Jeff Holden, as I chat with Andrea Durham, Executive Director of SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) in Sacramento. Andrea shares engaging stories of how MOSAC captivates its visitors with sensory-rich exhibits, of...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if your child could gain the entrepreneurial mindset they need for lifetime success before even finishing high school? Susan Nelson, the driving force behind Junior Achievement, Sacramento joins us to explore how this pioneering organization equips young minds with the skills needed for financial literacy, work readi...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What led the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera from a state of chaos to becoming a cultural icon in the city? Meet Giuliano Kornberg, CEO of the organization who shares the remarkable transformation of this unique organization that merges the best of both the philharmonic and opera worlds. Together, we explore the histori...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Paula Allison, President of Los Rios Colleges Foundation joins me, Jeff Holden, on the Nonprofit Podcast Network to share her fascinating insight into the Los Rios College District, an extensive community college system enhancing accessibility for students across four main campuses and several additional centers, includin...