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Jen Miller, Director of Development and Partnerships at Nashua PAL discusses her ten-year tenure and the organization's mission to empower youth through diverse programs. She shares impactful success stories, fundraising strategies, and emphasizes the importance of community support and self-care in the non-profit sector.
Chris Duhaime discusses his businesses, Pivot Creative and Flexhub Offices, and his work with nonprofits like Best Buddies New Hampshire, emphasizing the importance of marketing and board alignment for fundraising success.
Beth Dever, Executive Director of the Circle Program, discusses her nonprofit's mission to support disadvantaged rural girls through camp and mentorship. She also shares organizational goals, including a college readiness initiative, a van purchase, and the challenge of meeting the girls' increasing needs for resources.
White Mountain Science, Inc. is a New Hampshire-based STEM education nonprofit, led by Executive Director Jeremy Knowlton, that brings project-based learning and teacher coaching to over 50 rural schools.
Bonnie Angulas, Library Director and Founding Board Member of the Mont Vernon Library Charitable Foundation, details the challenging but ultimately successful five-year journey to fund and build a new, accessible Daland Memorial Library in Mount Vernon, which is on track to open around January 2026.
Tricia Brannen, Executive Director of YouthWell, discusses the organization's mission to improve youth mental health in New Hampshire, highlighting the importance of developing relationships, early intervention education, and the inspiring work of YouthWell Voices. She shares personal and professional insights, emphasizing the need to reduce mental health stigma and amplify young people's voices. YouthWell is exploring the idea of developing a youth mental health app. Your feedback will help them design a tool that is useful, safe, and engaging. The survey is anonymous. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T_URzohfpDEHnUSpz1rf3PodXcptC78Z9SKOgFLzYeY/viewform?edit_requested=true
Javan Van Gronigen, founder of Donately, discusses his journey from the agency world to creating a fundraising platform and digital agency focused on the nonprofit sector, emphasizing a holistic approach to fundraising and marketing. He encourages organizations to embrace consistency and leverage technology and AI to enhance their efforts.
Gene Martin, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, discusses his background in the nonprofit sector and government service, and the institute's mission to promote economic well-being for New Hampshire residents through independent research and analysis.
Jackie Walker, Executive Director of Lucy's Love Bus, discusses the charity's mission to provide joy and relief from pain for families of children with cancer in New England through integrative therapies and quality-of-life improvements. She also shares insights on fundraising, the importance of resilience, and the organization's future goals, including expanding group programs and offering Spanish-facilitated sessions.
Peter Saliba, Executive Director at the Mayhew Program, discusses the organization's history, mission, and future goals. The Mayhew Program, founded in 1893, provides a tuition-free summer camp and year-round mentoring for economically disadvantaged boys in New Hampshire.