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A longtime partnership between the Defense Department and Boys & Girls Clubs of America empowers military-connected youth and teens and helps them prepare to become the leaders of tomorrow by providing educational, recreational and leadership opportunities in BGCA-affiliated youth centers at military installations worldwide. Host Bruce Moody speaks with 2024 National Military Youth of the Year Taylor R., of Naval Support Activity Bahrain, who talks about how youth centers have been a stabilizing force in his life as a “third-culture kid,” keeping him and other military-connected youth and teens who move frequently tied to a community, where they feel comfortable exploring interests and developing independence and responsibility. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/military-youth-teens/ to learn about the resources and support available to military-connected youth and teens. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department's Military OneSource. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Dennis Gulley's message, "Generosity in Ministry Multiplication”, draws inspiration from 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, emphasizing the transformative power of sharing resources within the Christian community. 

Mat Mathews, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), is guiding this 160-plus year old organization through a  digital transformation.  BGCA is wonderful organization that impacts children all over the world and technology is playing an ever expanding role in helping kids grown, learn and keeping them safe. As Mat says, "Everyone likes change until it has to happens to them." He talks about is approach and how he gets people onboard and motivates them to embrace the change.  Mat has worked with Creative Outhouse to launch huge initiatives and a big part of the conversation is about behavior change. It's a great episode you don't want to miss if you're facing any organizational change in the future. Support the show

224: 5 Truths for Transformational Nonprofit Leaders (Ed Mishrell)SUMMARYDo you want to elevate your nonprofit leadership to the next level? What are the five key principles of mission-driven leadership? In episode #224 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, former Chief Strategy Officer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and author of The Five Truths for Transformational Leaders: How Nonprofit Organizations Thrive, Grow and Make a Profound Difference, Ed Mishrell, delivers an insightful and practical discussion of how to achieve extraordinary results when leading nonprofit organizations. Ed shares how to use your organization's mission as your north star and build an exciting, thriving nonprofit. He highlights hurdles nonprofit leaders typically face and how you can navigate them for optimal results. Understand the vital importance of leadership growth and how you can ensure you're consistently growing and adapting.   ABOUT EDFor over four decades, Ed Mishrell worked to provide opportunities for America's youth. Ed began a nearly 40-year career in the Boys & Girls Clubs Movement beginning at the Crime Prevention Association, a Boys & Girls Club organization in Philadelphia, PA. In 1987, Ed joined the staff of Boys & Girls Clubs of America as the Director of the Targeted Outreach Delinquency Intervention Program. He has held many positions at BGCA, including the Director of Staff Development and Senior Director of Training and Development, among others. He has led the development of numerous national program and strategic initiatives including executive leadership, deepening impact and assuring public trust. In 2009, Ed became the Chief Strategy Officer at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, responsible for organizational strategy, strategic planning, operational planning, organizational data and outcome measurement systems. After retiring from Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Ed became an adjunct professor at Georgia State University. Ed holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Alfred University, a Master of Education from Elmira College, and a Master of Social Work Administration from Temple University.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES Learn more about Ed hereWhat Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful by Marshal Goldsmith and Mark ReiterReady for a Mastermind?  Learn more here!Check out Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector

Nearly half of Family Dollar stores are within 10 miles of a Boys & Girls Club and almost 80% are within 25 miles.In today's episode, EFG's Alli Murphy is joined by Chad Hartman, National Vice President of Corporate Partnerships & Engagement at Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Together, they explore the growth and impact of the organization's partnership with Family Dollar, a collaboration that has evolved since 2014.In 2022, the partners began exploring how to build a more strategic partnership that wouldElevate awareness and impact of Family Dollar's and BGCA's partnership among customers, vendors, employees and associatesSupport a specific program area while weaving a compelling impact narrative at both national and local levels.Provide a platform for vendor partners under Family Dollar's guidance, thereby increasing charitable contributions to BGCACreate an emotional and cultural connection between shoppers and the Family Dollar brandThe episode encompasses various topics, including BGCA's transformative Summit for America's Youth, Family Dollar's customer research, the art of leveraging partnerships internally and externally, and the importance of impactful stories that resonate at the local and national level.In today's episode, we'll explore:An overview of Family Dollar and BGCA's nine-year partnershipHow shopper research conducted by Family Dollar led to the youth advocacy platform and how these findings shaped the partner's goals and programsBest practices and strategies for engaging employees, customers and vendorsChad's three pieces of advice for building partnershipsThis episode is brought to you by Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaLinks & NotesBoy's & Girl's Clubs of America WebsiteChad Hartman LinkedInElevate Your Social ImpactSave the date for our annual conference!Sign up for Engage for Good's newsletterCheck out past podcast episodesAccess free resourcesCheck out our monthly webinarsLet Alli know what you think of the show! (00:00) - Welcome to Engage for Good (01:14) - Introducing Chad Hartman (03:32) - The Perfect Partner Fit (06:14) - The 2023 Summit for America's Youth (09:37) - The Family Dollar Research (11:03) - The Vendor Ecosystem (12:22) - Transformation vs Transaction (14:27) - Tactics and Strategies (16:40) - Next Steps (17:59) - Advice for Smart Partnerships (21:21) - Learn More

Bailee, DeBusk Family Club staff member continues our interview with Jim Clark and Bart McFadden as they discuss current issues that both BGCA and local clubs face and the solutions they are using. Voices heard: A.J., Lenoir City Club member Bailee, DeBusk Family Club Alumni and staff Jim Clark, BGCA President & CEO Bart McFadden, BGCTNV President & CEO

Jim Clark is the President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He joins Bart McFadden, A.J., and Bailee in a conversation around the partnership that BGCA has with local organizations.

Did you know that the Boys and Girls Club of America was started with Federal Funds? In today's episode, join Ouista Atkins, the Training and Development Coordinator for the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Native Learning Center with Carla Knapp, National Vice President, Native Services, BGCA and Jacquie Van Huss, Director of Strategic Growth, Native Services, BGCA, as we discuss topics such as HUD CDBG Memorandum Boys and Girls Club eligibility for CDBG Funding; Eligible youth activities for residents of affordable housing that reduce or eliminate the use of drugs; The consolidated Appropriations Act; and ICDBG infrastructure projects. Lastly, we'll take a look at how Boys and Girls Club of America charter and their commitment to native youth and communities. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Back2School campaign has grown over the years from a PR event with three corporate partners to a multilayered annual fundraising platform with 24 corporate partners in 2022. As a part of the Back-to-School promotion, BGCA's corporate partners come together to support youth through donations, in-store activations, employee volunteering, transportation solutions, homework help and more.In today's episode, EFG's Alli Murphy is joined by Chad Royal-Pascoe — Senior Vice President, Resource Development – Corporate, Cause and Events, at Boys & Girls Clubs of America to talk about their Back2School initiative and corporate partners.In today's episode, we'll explore:How to center shared values in your partnerships and what questions to ask to spark the conversationHow to determine what your partners' strengths and assets are and leverage them effectivelyHow BGCA's corporate partners are activating for this year's campaignChad's top tip for successful social impact partnershipsThe importance of making these campaigns a part of a business instead of an "add-on"How BGCA has scaled this campaign, and its corporate partner programChad's biggest challenge and why he thinks it's something others are facingWhy you need to align on what success looks likeThis episode is brought to you by Boys & Girls Clubs of America.Links & NotesBack2School Press ReleaseBGCA WebsiteBack2School WebsiteChad Royal-Pascoe LinkedInHalo AwardsSeason 11, Ep3: Going “Back2School” With Boys & Girls Clubs Of AmericaElevate Your Social ImpactSign up for Engage for Good's newsletterCheck out past podcast episodesAccess free resourcesCheck out our monthly webinarsLet Alli know what you think of the show! (00:00) - Welcome to Engage for Good (01:41) - Introducing Chad Royal-Pascoe and BGCA (04:38) - The BGCA Back2School Campaign (06:50) - Partnerships and Shared Values (10:59) - 2022 Partners (12:28) - Leveraging Partner Strengths (14:43) - Scaling Partner Programs (18:14) - How has corporate involvement changed over the years? (21:20) - Local Cause Marketing (23:18) - Challenges in the space

Hi everybody and welcome to this week's episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today's guest is Michela Ratto of New York, by way of San Francisco. For today's episode, Michela chose to discuss Phish's performance of “The Moma Dance” with a segue into “We Are the Champions” by Queen from the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on October 29, 2014.Baseball has come up a number of times on this podcast, most notably with Hal Hansen, who chose to discuss Phish's show from June 28, 2000 at the Garden State Arts Center. The baseball aspect of that conversation was more about the comparison of obsessed Phish fans with statistic minded baseball savants. Today's talk with Michela goes a lot deeper and more specific than that, as she brings up the specific feeling of what it was like to be in San Francisco, rooting for her hometown team in the World Series at a Phish show, and what it's like when they clinch the championship right at the start of the second set. But that's just one part of it. Today's conversation covers a lot of ground as we discuss the fall 2014 tour, sisterhood, working at Chili's, and so much more. On top of that, there are those times at shows when something even bigger than Phish is going on in the city they're playing and yet they manage to fuse it into their playing, harnessing the excitement in the air both outside and inside the venue. For Michela and San Francisco Giants fans at the Bill Graham, this was one of those nights.  You'll also hear Michela mention a few times that she and I go to a lot of shows together–there's a good reason for that. We're engaged! By the time this episode airs, she and I should be on our way to getting married, so this was a personal interview in a lot of ways.But that's a bigger story even than Phish. So in the meantime, let's join Michela to chat about the best sandwiches in Saratoga Springs, the king of ground scores, and JT Snow saving the life of a young child as we go over “The Moma Dance from October 29, 2014 at The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.Audio Used in Today's EpisodePYM Anxiety Chews

Brandie Barton has forged an upward creative career path working as a leader in creative concepting and creative direction for BGCA. Brandie admits that her most recent role as National Director, Creative Services for Boys & Girls Clubs of America has been the most creatively rewarding and professionally challenging of her 20-year career. As a creative team lead Brandie values a diverse team of talent and ideas, team feedback, individual workstyles, and working collaboratively through the creative process.

Today on the podcast, I interview Cary Snowden is the Chief Executive Officer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley.  She has been with the local Club since 2016 and with Boys & Girls Clubs for over 14 years.  Her career began in Texas after receiving her master's degree from the University of North Texas in Human Development & Family Studies and has grown into serving children and families in myriad of capacities and needs.   In March of 2022, Cary received Sonoma County Woman of the Year, by Senator Bill Dodd, she received Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Service to Youth award in 2013 and 2019 and was nominated for BGCA's Professional of the Year in 2014.   She lives in Cotati, with her husband Tim and is a proud mother, stepmother and grandmother.  This lady does amazing things for our community, and I am so thankful for her to share her story!

Dennis Gulley is a beloved former pastor and is our current BGCA district minister. Which means he looks after all the BGCA churches. Dennis has been a constant source of encouragement and direction and I'm so glad we got to hear his heart this past Sunday. 

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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Augmedix. To learn how they are revolutionizing the electronic health record: https://augmedix.com/passionatepioneers/ (CLICK HERE) --- Without question, the power of mentorship of our youth, especially at-risk children, creates a long-lasting ripple effect for every corner of society in our nation.  Additionally, mentoring relationships produce positive mental health benefits for all involved, which is critically important during these challenging times.  To discuss these needs in our communities and more, Artis Stevens, the President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, joins us on the podcast.   While together, Artis shares how his upbringing has fueled his passion to empower our nation’s youth, the importance of being the first black President and CEO in the organization’s 117-year history, and where he and his team will be taking this storied non-profit into the future.  I’m incredibly honored to share this touching and heart-filled message of hope and unity as we continue to work together to create brighter days ahead for our country.  Episode Highlights: The impact of Artis’ father on his life path How Artis’ life in church helped form his passion to serve others Artis’ vision for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America How Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is helping with the mental health crisis The importance of people of color in leadership to inspire change About our Guest:  Artis Stevens is an award-winning nonprofit marketing veteran whose passion is building purpose-driven brands. Highly skilled in developing innovative marketing strategies at the grassroots and national levels, driving revenue, relevance, and reach to impact youth, families, and communities in need, Stevens has produced sustaining purpose and cause-marketing partnerships with some of the most well-known brands in the country. Bringing more than 20 years of strategic marketing experience, Stevens serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, leading national 4-H marketing and communications efforts driving the organization's positioning, brand strategy, marketing campaigns, communications, digital presence, consumer insights, and field marketing efforts. He is also responsible for driving revenue across the organization’s e-commerce and merchandising business, as well as digital fundraising.  A proven visionary leader and strategist, his experience in marketing strategy, partnership and celebrity engagement, and board management provide a diverse mix of expertise positioning him as a sought-after speaker on revitalizing nonprofit brands, infusing brand culture, and converting marketing to engagement.  Before joining 4-H in June 2014, Stevens served as national Vice President, Marketing, Strategy & Operations at Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) where his most notable accomplishment was spearheading BGCA's new tagline and most impactful brand awareness campaign launch to date – Great Futures Start Here.  Named American Marketing Association Foundation's (AMAF) 2018 National Nonprofit Marketer of the Year, the highest honor bestowed by the AMA/AMAF on nonprofit marketing professionals, Stevens was recognized for his leadership in revitalizing 4-H's 100-year-old brand image. Links Supporting This Episode: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America website: https://www.bbbs.org/ (CLICK HERE) Artis Stevens LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artis-stevens-b386195/ (CLICK HERE) Artis Stevens Twitter page: https://twitter.com/artisnstevens (CLICK HERE) Visit our website: https://www.passionatepioneers.com/ (CLICK HERE) Subscribe to newsletter: https://forms.gle/4XjvmqWxaaNe21PX6 (CLICK HERE) Guest nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqk_H_a79gCRsBLynkGp7JbdtFRWynTvPVV9ntOdEpExjQIQ/viewform (CLICK HERE) Support this podcast

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This Sunday, we'll begin anticipating Jesus' birth; when God became flesh and moved into our neighbourhood!  We are privileged to be able to hear from and get to know the BGCA's new district pastor, Dennis Gulley. It is our prayer that you will be ministered to this season and feel God's love for you in a new and profound way.

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Gut. Joints. Brain.Handle those three things and we can continue to thrive. Life is such a wonderful experience, but without health, we won't be able to enjoy all that it has to offer. Recently, I released a supplement line with my name on it, you can check us out at: Hardwick Life We, as in my family and I, have been taking these supplements for many years now, and excited to share it with you guys finally.We can't wait for you guys to share the benefits and the experience as well and building a strong immune system especially for dire times like now.Along with a workout plan, healthy diet and supplement line, you will ensure you are at your healthiest for a vibrant health.You can find out more about Hardwick Life at:www.Hardwick.LifeThis Podcast Episode is Sponsored by BUBS NaturalsAs you already know, I post all the foods, my gym regime etc. on a daily on my instagram stories, and you probably have seen BUBS naturals on my posts.Since 2017 I have been consuming BUBS naturals Collagen Protein and MCT Oil Powder, one way or another, I have been using BUBS Naturals religiously daily.I wouldn't have stuck with this regime if my body didn't like the way it was reacting with the products, but they are all natural and needless to say, my body loves it.If you are in the San Diego region, GOOD NEWS! BUBS Naturals is available at ALL Baron's Markets or you can check them out at www.bubsnaturals.com where you can find recipes, blogs that teach you more about the product and everything you need to know.PLUS if you use the code: HARDWICK20You will get 20% off your BUBS Natural purchase online.Again, visit www.bubsnaturals.com and enter code HARDWICK20 for 20% off your purchase.Now off to the PodcastJoining us today on our Lessons from Legends segment of the Finding Center Podcast is Andre Reed is a former professional football player. He played wide receiver in the NFL for 16 seasons, 15 with the Buffalo Bills (1985–1999) and one with the Washington Redskins (2000).At the time of his retirement, Reed was second all-time in career receptions. He ranks near the top in nearly all NFL career statistical receiving categories. He went over 1,000 yards four times in his 16 year career, is 18th in NFL history in total career receptions with 951, 17th in NFL History in total career receiving yards with 13,198. He is also 14th in NFL history in total career touchdown receptions with 87. This is an awesome stat.Andre is second in both Super Bowl receptions with 27 and Super Bowl yards with 323 total. And a testimony to both his physical durability and his mental toughness, Andre played in 234 games between ‘85 and ‘00, the 85th most games played by any player in league history. That includes punters and kickers. Andre is a 7x Pro Bowler and a 3x Second Team All Pro.In 2009, Reed was elected to the Buffalo Bills 50th Season All-Time Team.And after being eligible for eight years, in 2014, Andre Reed was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Reed is currently a Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) Ambassador after being inducted to their Hall of Fame in 2015. In addition, he leads a literacy program for underprivileged youth within the BGCA, called Read with Reed 83 Challenge.Be sure to check that out at andrereedfoundation.org.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andre_reed83/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AR83Foundation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/andre_reed83You can follow Nick and Finding Center Podcast at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickhardwick/andhttps://www.instagram.com/findingcenterpodcast/Did you guys know I love speaking...besides the Podcast that is, I love Public Speaking.I have a few engagements these coming months in fact to speak to groups of all sizes, from Real Estate, Athletes and Service Industry.If you want to talk to me about speaking at your event, or to a particular group of people on lessons I've learned with High School Wrestling, NFL Pro Ball, Family Matters, Business Endeavors...let me know!You can reach out to me in my Instagram page or go directly to:www.letsengage.com/talent/nick-hardwick

We're back for Season 3 and we cover Phish MSG, Rescue Squad, UM's 62-min Ringo and a ski trip gone awry. Our Tweezer tonight is 8/17/12 from BGCA. We hope you enjoy

It’s the holidays and in this episode of Cause Talk Radio Megan talks with Chad Royal Pascoe, National Vice President of Corporate and Cause Partnerships for The Boys and Girls Clubs of America about what their corporate partners are up to this holiday season.They discuss Giving Tuesday, how the holidays fits into their larger partnership picture and how BGCA can be a fit for a wide variety of companies.Chad even teases an exciting new initiative coming in early 2020 (you heard it here first, folks!).Links & NotesBGCA’s Corporate PartnersChad’s Webinar On Corporate Partnerships

 Joseph JordanJoe Jordan is the president and chief executive officer for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne. He has extensive experience in strategic program development and project management. Jordan earned an Associate of Science in Liberal Arts from Jackson Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Indiana Tech, and a Master of Management from Indiana Wesleyan University.Jordan’s community involvement includes service as a board member for the State of Indiana IHSAA’s Foundation Board, as co-chair of the City of Fort Wayne’s United Initiative, as board member for Timothy L. Johnson Chapter School, as board member of the Park Foundation, and as a member of the Canterbury Schools’ Community Advisory Board, among others.  He has been recognized with numerous awards including the BGCA’s State of Indiana Outstanding Professional of the Year, the Fort Wayne Urban League’s Lions’ Award, and the Humanitarian Award from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

On today's slightly tardy Quick Hit, Jonathan talks with RJ about Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Night 2. Don't judge us...we have day jobs and families and whatnot!You can play against us on Lure Social.If you can, please give us a review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for your support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BGCA night 1 recap with Brad and RJ. What a night.Tune in tonight at 7pm ET/4pm PT to hear Brad and RJ talk Phish tour and more! Meet us on the couch.You can play against us on Lure Social.If you can, please give us a review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for your support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Down the California coast we go!  This episode's first set is one of the most underrated second sets from BGCA with jam after jam to blow you away.  A two song combo opener, a trifecta in the middle with some serious flow, and a 2001 dance party extraordinaire.  The second featured set drops us off at a venue famed for rock-and-roll style nights.  No Man's Land and Roggae are aspects of the celebration at the Forum.

Today on Cause Talk Radio, Megan and Joe talk to James Frison, Director, Community Relations for Lowe's, about Renovation Across the Nation, an annual $2.5 million initiative where Lowe’s gives a $50,000 grant and hands-on support from employee volunteers to one Boys & Girls Club in each of the 50 states to refurbish the facility. This year, customers joined in on the effort by donating at any Lowe’s store nationwide. On the show, Megan, James, and Joe discuss: James updates us on how Lowe's is aiding victims of Hurricane Harvey. How Lowe's got started with Renovation Across the Nation. The in-store checkout charity program Lowe's has launched in its stores to involve Lowe's customers. Why Lowe's decided to expand its relationship with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. How Lowe's is picking the club it plans to support in each state. How much Lowe's has raised with its in-store fundraiser in the first three weeks of the program. How employees are engaged in the program. Where Lowe's partnership with BGCA fits in its larger CSR goals. What lessons Lowe's has learned during the course of the program. How Lowe’s is educating employees to talk about the partnership at the register. The ideal amount of time for a checkout fundraiser. Is four weeks best? How Lowe's is measuring the success of the program. Links & Notes Lowe's Community Page

We're excited to have Scott Bernstein join us to recap Summer Tour 2016 thus far. As part of that, we discuss and play 7.20.16 from BGCA in San Francisco. Lots to discuss, and we appreciate Scott coming on to join us again. As you probably know, Scott heads up JamBase, the place for music news and reviews. You should check it early and often for the latest live music news, interviews and tour dates. Also, you can still take our quick survey about how we can improve the podcast. Also, review us on iTunes, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Intro Music: Temple of the Dog, Hunger Strike See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the Quick Hit from BGCA night 3, we have Chris Pandolfi joining us. He's the banjo player for The Infamous Stringdusters, and a huge Phish fan. He shares his experience from the BGCA shows. We included a clip from last night's Fee. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Jane's Addiction, Summertime Rolls Photo from Coventry Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we're recapping last night's show from San Francisco with Felicia. This Quick Hit features a clip from A Song I Heard The Ocean Sing. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Jane's Addiction, Summertime Rolls Photo from Lazy Lightning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's Quick Hit is recapping last night's show in San Francisco, with our guest Matt. We've included a clip from the great Sneakin' Sally. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Jane's Addiction, Summertime Rolls See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on Cause Talk Radio, Megan and Joe talk to McCall Gosselin, Vice President of Public Relations at Planet Fitness, about the launch of its first national cause initiative. Building off its Judgment Free Zone policies, Planet Fitness created a pro-kindness, anti-bullying movement called The Judgement Free Generation through a partnership with STOMP Out Bullying and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.  On the show, Megan, McCall and Joe discuss: How The Judgement Free Generation got started. Planet fitness had supported local causes before, but never at a national level. How Planet Fitness wants to extend its encouragement culture and no-intimidation policy to teens outside the gym. How Planet Fitness plans to raise $1.3 million for STOMP and BGCA, and how they are working with the two charities on the gym-level. How Planet Fitness is engaging employees and customers in the campaign - and how the fitness chain effectively communicates with stakeholders at 1,500 locations. The business case for cause marketing. Does it drive memberships?  What Planet Fitness has learned from launching their very first cause marketing program. What could they do better? What's next for Planet Fitness? Are they planning additional cause marketing programs?  Links & Notes Planet Fitness And Its Franchisees Pledge $1.3 Million To Pro-Kindness, Anti-Bullying Initiative Giving Back at Planet Fitness

As educator, consultant, and speaker to more than 300 institutions worldwide, he is widely considered one of the nation's most dynamic social sector leaders, with experience in higher education, non-profit, and K-12 innovation.  He is one of the world's leading authorities on educational achievement, inclusive excellence, and chief diversity officers. He recently published "Strategic Diversity Leadership: Activating Change and Transformation in Higher Education," a ground breaking book focused on the strategic imperatives of access, achievement, and inclusion in the new economy. In June of 2013, he published "The Chief Diversity Officer," the first book to explicate the role of the CDO in any sector with Dr. Katrina Wade Golden of the University of Michigan. He is senior vice president and chief educational and youth development officer for the world's largest and oldest youth development organization, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). The BGCA has a combined staff of more than 50,000 full and part-time employees and some 200,000 board and program volunteers, annually serving some 4 million youth. Reporting directly to the CEO, he is charged with “game changer” responsibilities to listen to the movement, follow the trends, and define the organization's next generation educational and youth development strategies that create vibrant programming at more than 4,000 locations, serving millions of hip-hop generation youth throughout the nation and on U.S. military installations worldwide.  

Today on Cause Talk Radio, Megan and Joe talk to Amy Shapiro, Manager of Cause Marketing at New Balance about SparkStart, a new global initiative that's focused on encouraging physical activity in children. It's much needed as one of every ten school-aged child on the planet is overweight. To launch SparkStart here in the states, New Balance has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Through August 31st, when you buy New Balance shoes they will donate 30 percent of the sale price back to BGCA in the form of new shoes. For the end of September, New Balance is planning a global volunteer week for employees. Employees worldwide will have the opportunity to work with activity-focused nonprofits in their local communities. Finally, Amy discusses the challenge of picking the right cause and choosing the best activities to create impact. Tune in now to learn more about an ambitious, global initiative that's off and running!

Today on Cause Talk Radio Megan and Joe talk to Artis Stevens, National Vice President, Marketing Strategy & Operations at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, about its back-to-school cause marketing campaign, Great Futures. Artis talks about some of the impressive early results from the program, including at least $800,000 from a July round-up program with jcpenney, and the range of cause marketing programs from pinups to collection programs. We also discuss how a large organization like BGCA meets the demands of businesses and consumers that insist that dollars raised locally stay locally. Tune in now! Summer is almost over. It's time to put on your thinking cap back on!