The NonProfit Podcast Network

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join me today as we explore the powerful partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters and Luminous Minds, aimed at enriching the lives of children through mentorship and improved literacy. Listen in as my guests, Brenda Frascheur, Jacob Petersen and Chandra Roughton, shed light on the incredible mission of Big Brothers Bi...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join me for a profound journey with Dr. Luke Wood, the trailblazing president of Sacramento State University, as we discuss the stories and struggles that have shaped his dedication to serving students from all walks of life. From his own experiences with food and housing insecurities to his tireless advocacy for vulnerab...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Discover the story of how women's philanthropy is reshaping our community with Evelyn Jensen, CEO of Impact 100 Greater Sacramento. She illuminates the profound effect of collective giving, where each $1,000 donation unites to award significant grants to impactful nonprofits. Hear how these women leverage their finan...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Ever wondered how a city's economy thrives on tourism? Imagine if your backyard festival could generate millions of dollars and thousands of jobs. That's exactly what Mike Testa, the CEO of Visit Sacramento, brings to light in our chat about the city's diverse attractions and events. Coverig topics like the...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join me as I explore the critical work of Hope Cooperative, an organization committed to addressing homelessness and offering comprehensive wraparound services, with its CEO, Erin Johansen. Erin shares her journey with Hope Cooperative, which she joined 11 years ago when it had 85 employees and a 6.5 million dollar budget...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so it seemed appropriate to feature an entity that has served and empowered survivors of domestic violence to grow into healthy, productive people and families. Learn from my conversation with Beth Hassett, CEO and Executive Director of WEAVE, Inc. as she brings to the table h...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Founded by Father Dan Madigan and a group of volunteers, many of whom were World War II veterans, the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services has been addressing food insecurity in the community for over four decades. Starting by establishing a soup kitchen at Immaculate Conception Church in Oak Park, it has grown to be...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... I'll bet if anyone were to ask what you thought about HIV/AIDS in our community, you wouldn't have much to say. If you're like most, you may even have thought the virus was gone. While no longer an epidemic in the US, there are still many survivors, many infected and many unaware they're living with th...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What is the legal definition of blindness? How many people would be considered "legally" blind in our region? What resources are there to support those dealing with or suddenly finding themselves blind? Executive Director of Society for the Blind, Sacramento, Shari Roeseler walks us through these questions and m...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Lisa Wrightsman, Street Soccer USA Sacramento's Managing Partner, shares her story and how it lead to her involvement in Street Soccer USA, what Street Soccer is and how it engages communities to break the cycle of homelessness thru sport. The conversation continues to the process that led to Sacramento being awarded...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Why do some schools perform better than others? What is the difference between a public school, a private school and a parochial school? How are charter schools funded? Do charter school students outperform their peers at other schools? These are just some of the questions that come up in our discussion today with Kevin D...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join Marisa DeSalles as she visits with comedian, improviser and team building strategist Betsaida Lebron. Betsaida will be conducting a virtual session at the What If Conference on the power of play and how it can reduce burnout for employees. Betsaida started her career working in mental health advocacy and now uses her...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join host Marisa DeSalles as she sits down with Lynn Malzone Ierardi, J.D. for a conversation about the importance of storytelling for nonprofits while fundraising. Lynn is the keynote speaker at the What If Conference and is the author of the book Storytelling: The Secret Sauce to Fundraising Success. She has been in the...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Today's discussion is with The ElDorado Community Foundation to learn about their Building a Better Non-Profit program. Listen as Chris Ringnes, Communications and Public Relations Coordinator for the organization shares the opportunity that has been developed to support Non-Profits and help then grow with proper gui...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... One of the more unusual fundraising events in Sacramento, Big Brothers Big Sisters take a unique approach to conquering fear and building relationships. Listen as donors take that huge first step to rappelling 16 stories down over the edge of the Downtown Sacramento Marriott Hotel. Demonstrating trust in the process and r...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... This episode is a departure from our support of cancelled events for non-profits rescheduling virtually. This is quite the opposite in that it's something this non-profit provides our community. CEO Dr. Linda Farley explains 5 lessons of leadership she's implemented to allow her organization to not only perform...