The NonProfit Podcast Network

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if you could help create a world where people with disabilities thrive in fulfilling careers? We're going to discuss just that. Join me as I sit down with Jeff Dern, President and CEO of PRIDE Industries to uncover the inspiring journey of the organization, a pioneering nonprofit with a mission to foster employm...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if nearly half the youth in your community felt hopeless? Join me, Jeff Holden, as I sit down with Staci Anderson, President and CEO of Pro Youth and Families to explore how this remarkable organization has transformed over the past forty years to meet the evolving needs of young people. From its beginnings tackling...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if the solution to combating domestic violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking lies in the power of community collaboration? Join me as I sit down with the inspiring Faith Whitmore, a United Methodist pastor turned political figure, who now leads the Family Justice Center in Sacramento. Faith's journey is no...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What critical role do vernal pools play in our ecosystem, and why should their preservation be a priority? Join me, Jeff Holden, as I uncover these questions with Mackenzie Wieser, CEO off Sacramento Splash. Mackenzie offers an in-depth look into these unique habitats, discussing the diverse species they host and their im...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if navigating the healthcare system could be a seamless journey rather than a daunting challenge? Greg Stone, CEO of Peach Tree Health joins me to shed light on the fascinating evolution of Peach Tree Health, from its humble beginnings as a county-controlled clinic in Yuba County to a pioneering independent nonprofit...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join me for a fascinating exploration of Sacramento's significant historical evolution with our passionate guests, Walter White, President of the Sacramento Historical Society, Delta Pick Mello, Vice President and Gregg Lukenbill, Vice President. Listen in as Gregg passionately outlines Sacramento's monumental c...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What does it take to help newly arriving refugees, immigrants, and survivors of trafficking find stability and a sense of belonging in a new country? On this episode, I welcome Jessie Mabry, CEO of Opening Doors, a nonprofit organization that has been making a significant impact in Northern California since 1993. Jessie t...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What can a school garden teach us about community health and education? On this episode of the Nonprofit Podcast Network, I am thrilled to welcome Salvador Ramirez, the inspiring Executive Director of Yolo Farm to Fork. Salvador's journey from an agricultural family background tied to the Bracero Program, through an...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... How does a small organization tackling hypertension grow into a community health powerhouse? Join me for an inspiring conversation with Deborah Oto-Kent , the visionary founder of the Health Education Council, as she shares nearly four decades of experience transforming community health. Deborah takes us through the humbl...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Can humor save lives? Join me, Jeff Holden, for an extraordinary episode where we'll uncover the potent mix of comedy and mental health with our special guests Brad and Victoria Bonar, and local comedian, DJ Sandhu. These amazing individuals share their raw and real experiences, including Brad's brave recounting...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Learn how one parent with twins born with hearing loss was introduced to an effective support program for children  as we share the compelling story of Licia Green, the Development Director for CCHAT (Children's Choice for Hearing and Talking) program. Experience the emotional highs and lows of her journey as a paren...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What happens when theater arts meet social-emotional learning and conflict resolution? Join me, Jeff Holden, in this thought-provoking episode as we shed light on the extraordinary work of the NorCal School of the Arts with Michele Hillen-Noufer, Executive Director. We'll explore how this organization seamlessly inte...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Can horses really sense human emotions? Join me, Jeff Holden,  as I uncover the profound mental health benefits of equine assisted therapy with Donna Eckwortzel, Founder and Executive Director of Hearts Landing Ranch. Donna’s unique program at Hearts Landing Ranch allows participants to bond with rescued horses without ev...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if nonprofits could thrive with the same professionalism and efficiency as for-profit businesses? Join me as I sit down with Kim Tucker from The Impact Foundry to dissect the evolving landscape of nonprofit business models and capacity building. Kim unpacks the shift from donation-based funding to earned revenue and...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Imagine a world where neurodiversity is not only understood but celebrated for the unique strengths it brings to our society. Erin Schirm of Meristem joins me for a transformative conversation on how this organization is fostering independence and opening doors to employment for adults on the autism spectrum and other neu...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Have you ever wondered how your individual skills and resources could make a profound difference in your community? Join me as I talk with Brad Squires, CEO of Social Venture Partners (SVP). He'll explain venture philanthropy, a model where engagement goes far beyond writing checks. In a candid conversation, Brad ill...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... This episode unlocks the secrets of Granite Wellness Centers' innovative approach to treating substance use disorder as CEO, Victoria Blacksmith takes us behind the scenes of their life-changing programs. Be inspired by the diverse range of services tailored to preempt substance-related challenges, including the orga...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... There's a magical quality to the story of Soil Born Farms, a tale of transformation and community that encapsulates the very essence of urban agriculture's potential. As Sean Harrison takes us back to the early days of his pioneering journey, we can't help but feel the pull of nostalgia and the electric cha...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Journey with me down the aisles as I speak with Chelsea Minor, VP, Community Impact and Public Affairs at The Raley Companies and Executive Director of Food for Families. Chelsea shares her inspiring tale of weaving community service into the fabric of business. Our conversation is more than just a reflection; it's a...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Have you ever pondered the inner workings of the foster care system and the unsung heroes guiding children through it? Carol Noreen, Executive Director of CASA Sacramento, joins me today to shine a spotlight on the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program, revealing the intricate juggling of compassion and legal a...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Listen in as Executive Director Bonnie Patterson from Rebuilding Together Sacramento joins me to share the incredible story of how a modest volunteer initiative blossomed into a robust nonprofit organization, touching countless lives along the way. With a legacy that began as "Christmas in April", the group now...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Ever wondered how a summer program can transform a child's future? Breakthrough Sacramento's 30th anniversary is a testament to the staying power of education and mentorship. Join me as Faith Galati, the dedicated Executive Director of Breakthrough Sacramento, shares the floor with an energetic eighth grader, Jo...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Unlock the secrets of entrepreneurial growth and community impact with Cathy Rodriguez Aguirre, President/CEO of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as she shares the chamber's transformative work. Our conversation spotlights the array of bilingual services provided, from supporting micro-businesses to partn...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Ever wondered how the spirit of giving is nurtured within a community? Kerry Wood, CEO of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation joins me to shed light on the monumental efforts that drive philanthropy forward. Our conversation pulls back the curtain on the operational magic of community foundations, where donor passi...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Imagine the journey from a bustling media career to the tranquil life off-the-grid, and finally to the helm of a once-struggling animal shelter. That's the life of Kenn Altine, CEO of the Sacramento SPCA. He's here to shatter the illusion that animal welfare organizations are solely about the animals, revealing...