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Nonprofits On A Mission
Hosted by Sarah Andrews · EN
Nonprofits on a Mission, hosted by nonprofit expert Sarah Andrews, features interviews with nonprofit leaders and expert colleagues, with episodes offering fundamental knowledge, helpful fundraising tips, and some laughter along the way.
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Episode 58: Luke Mickelson, Founder, Sleep In Heavenly Peace
Apr 901:00:45Tap to summarizeLuke Mickelson was just a farm kid from Idaho who built one bunk bed for a family in need and accidentally launched Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national nonprofit that has delivered over 100,000 beds to children sleeping on floors. In this episode, Luke joins Sarah to share the story behind the movement and gets candid about "founder syndrome", the painful reality of building something so big it starts to feel like it's leaving you behind.
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Episode 57: Corinne Benfield, Executive Director, Stay Work Play
Apr 200:41:42Tap to summarizeCorinne Benfield, Executive Director of Stay Work Play, a NH-based 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on attracting and retaining young talent (ages 18-40) in New Hampshire through programming, employer partnerships, and policy advocacy. Corinne discusses her experience leading the organization, highlighting growth in community engagement, stakeholder relationships, and policy work at the state level as the most rewarding parts of her tenure.
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Episode 56: Polly Towner, Executive Director, Manchester Community Music School
Mar 2600:28:29Tap to summarizePolly Towner, Executive Director of the Manchester Community Music School, discussed her background in music education and the school's mission to make music accessible for everyone through diverse programs, 48 faculty members, and a strong music therapy department.
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Episode 55: Tim Smith-Gerding, Founder, Blackbird Collective
Mar 1200:32:39Tap to summarizeTim Smith-Gerding of Blackbird Collective discusses his consulting work with nonprofits, focusing on strategic planning for organizations like Stay Work Play, and emphasizing the critical need for collaboration and shared administrative services among smaller nonprofits to improve efficiency and attract larger donors.
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Episode 54: Al Cantor, Owner, Alan Cantor Consulting
Mar 500:28:24Tap to summarizeAl Cantor, Owner of Alan Cantor Consulting, discusses key issues like the growing role of Donor Advised Funds and private foundations, advising nonprofits to proactively integrate conversations about the distribution of these funds into their planned giving strategies.
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Episode 53: Nichole Martin Reimer, President and CEO, Granite United Way
Feb 2600:33:24Tap to summarizeGranite United Way President and CEO Nichole Martin Reimer discusses her first year in the role, highlighting the organization's work as a community connector through responsive grantmaking, 211, and major initiatives like the opioid abatement fund, while offering advice to nonprofit leaders on donor and board engagement, and the importance of connection and self-care.
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Episode 52: Lara Quiroga, Owner and President, Larksparre Consulting
Feb 1200:21:41Tap to summarizeLara Quiroga, Owner and President of Larksparre Consulting, discusses her extensive background in early childhood education and nonprofit work before founding her own consulting firm in June 2024 to provide strategic planning, grant writing, and project management services to nonprofits.
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Episode 51: Samantha Swaim, Founder, Swaim Strategies
Feb 500:31:41Tap to summarizeSamantha Swaim, Founder of Swaim Strategies, discusses the evolution of fundraising events, emphasizing the shift from auctions to direct mission-based giving like the paddle raise, and highlights her company's work in consulting and producing hybrid events.
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Episode 50: Becky Kates, Owner, Becky Kates Development Consulting
Jan 2900:46:19Tap to summarizeBecky Kates from Becky Kates Development Consulting discusses her work helping organizations with development, focusing on fundraising as building relationships, and emphasizes the crucial need for nonprofits to invest in infrastructure, technology, and staff.
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Episode 49: Lindsey (Messina) Perreault, Executive Director, Austin17House
Jan 2200:27:03Tap to summarizeLindsay (Messina) Perreault, Executive Director of Austin17House, discussed the New Hampshire nonprofit's mission as a youth and family community center, detailing its hands-on programs, daily operations including providing dinner, and its success in helping troubled youth and fostering community engagement.
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