
Hosted by Sarah Andrews · EN
Patricia Mellor, CEO of Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, discusses the organization's efforts to build girls' courage, confidence, and character, highlighting challenges, recent awards for innovation and diversity, and the importance of civic engagement. She also emphasizes the need for volunteers and the positive impact of the Girl Scout cookie program.
Angelica Ladd, Communications Manager at the NH Center for Nonprofits, discusses the center's work strengthening nonprofits through leadership, collaboration, and education, highlighting their recent advocacy efforts, educational opportunities, and upcoming events like the conference and NH Gives.
Tyler Jones, Events and Outreach Coordinator at Volunteer NH, discusses role supporting volunteerism in New Hampshire. He also discusses connecting volunteers with opportunities through Get Connected, Volunteer NH's online platform that matches volunteers with nonprofits and their opportunities, allowing individuals to search by location, organization, or cause.
Ailie Byers of Alpenglow Fundraising, a professional fundraising auctioneer and consultant. She discusses her approach to fundraising, emphasizing mission-driven events, building community, and creating lasting energy for nonprofits.
Doug Barry, CEO of the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, discusses the organization's mission, including a large-scale animal rescue and their current project to build an affordable veterinary clinic. He highlights the importance of community support, partnerships, and expanding services beyond adoptions to meet community needs.
Susan Stover, Executive Director of Victoria's Victory Foundation, discusses the organization's mission to empower people with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries by providing resources, scholarships, and support services, inspired by founder Victoria Arlen's personal journey of overcoming a locked-in state and regaining mobility.
Abbey Harlow, from Harlow Nonprofit Consulting and the Association of Nonprofit Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Northern New England. Abby discusses her work with nonprofits, focusing on strategy, fundraising, and communications. She also talks about AFP Northern New England, mentioning the upcoming Spring Conference in Nashua, New Hampshire, on April 8th-10th.
Mallory Chumas discusses her work in strategic social media and branding, particularly for mission-driven organizations, and shares stories about clients like a Broadway star and the Taco Tour Manchester. She also emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries with social media for mental health and expresses her goals for expanding her business and empowering others.
Kate Sullivan, founder of Kick Public Relations, discusses her background, company mission, and recent successes. Kate emphasizes her passion for storytelling, strategic marketing, and building strong relationships with clients, especially nonprofits, and shares her goals for growth and financial stability in 2025.
Carrie Penna, Executive Director of Soul Models, a program that empowers girls in New Hampshire and Maine. Carrie discusses the program's mission, recent successes in fundraising and board development, and her vision for the future. She emphasizes the importance of community support, especially in light of concerns about girls' self-perception regarding leadership.