Podcasts about community foundations

Lisa Cripps-Downey joined Jonny Reinhardt to talk about the Alamar Non Profit Sustainability Grant. This grant is a $75,000 grant paid over three years that is awarded annually to a Berrien County nonprofit organization. The recipient this

In this episode of the Commerce Connection Podcast, Jake sits down with Kerry Caranci, CEO of the Community Foundation of the North State, to talk about why the Foundation is so important to our community and how it helps to facilitate generosity in the North State and beyond. They also share a few poignant stories of the hope and healing that can come from charitable giving.  

In this conversation with Tonya Surman, CEO of the Centre for Social Innovation, or CSI, we hear about the effect of COVID on their core social purpose coworking space and significant strategic changes happening at CSI.  We see the value of CSi (and other nonprofits) owning real estate, unpack SI Canada's new role, learn about their leadership on an Impact Dashboard with a Common Approach, and a pilot social enterprise in Muskoka for healing, connection and learning for impact leaders…and much more.   Resources  Tonya Surman : https://socialinnovation.org/team/tonya-surman/   Centre for Social Innovation (CSI): https://socialinnovation.org/   Social Innovation Canada (SI Canada): https://sicanada.org/   CSI Community Living Room, Regent Park: https://socialinnovation.org/space/locations/community-living-room/   TechSoup Canada : https://socialinnovation.org/about/techsoup-canada/   Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN): https://theonn.ca/   Vancity Community Investment Bank (VCIB): https://vancitycommunityinvestmentbank.ca/   Climate Ventures : https://climateventures.org/   Tapestry Community Capital: https://tapestrycapital.ca/   Wasan Island: http://www.wasan-island.de/   Breuninger Foundation: http://www.breuninger-stiftung.de/en/   Community Foundations of Canada (CFC): https://communityfoundations.ca/   McConnell Foundation: https://mcconnellfoundation.ca   Common Approach: https://www.commonapproach.org/   Adopting Common Measures with the Common Approach: https://socialinnovation.org/offering/adopting-common-measures/   Impact Dashboard: https://impactdashboard.org/       Thank you for listening to Impact Conversations with Lynn Fergusson & Sally Fazal . Find out more about our work at Social Impact Advisors: https://socialimpactadvisors.ca

Lisa from Berrien Community Foundation tells us about the results of last week's amazing 70th Annual Meeting & Celebration where several community organizations were awarded grants for their local projects and initiatives thanks to generous BCF programs

Nissan Stadium Announces their newest concert. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is now being audited because of disaster relief money sent to them after the 2020 tornado. Plus, are affordable apartments being built in The Gulch?Take a Tour With Us! Use code NASH for 20% off - https://www.xplrnash.com/toursToday's Sponsors: Brad Reynolds  https://thinkbrad.com/Bowtie Barber Clubhttps://www.bowtiebarberclub.com/Nash NewsLuke Combs Coming to Nissan Stadium https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/09/08/luke-combs-world-tour-nashville-nissan-stadium-2023/8021088001/Metro to audit disaster relief funds handled by Community Foundationhttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/metro-to-audit-disaster-relief-funds-handled-by-community-foundationNashville Development UpdateDevelopers hope to highlight architecture with Factory at Franklin renovationshttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/developers-hope-to-highlight-architecture-with-factory-at-franklin-renovationsGulch high-rise secures $130M construction loan - Nashville Business Journalhttps://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2022/09/21/property-management-group-gulch-tower-nashville.htmlTidal Real Estate Partners Gulch Towerhttps://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2022/09/16/tidal-real-estate-partners-gulch-tower.html?ana=TRUEANTHEMFB_NA&csrc=6398&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3fVrddR6BzuWLT3a5-LL9PGYHCxjd4Gmd6ZH2qLeocsEB43YnqTwf34cgNashville Yards Development Entertainment Complex https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2022/09/20/nashville-yards-development-entertainment-complex-live-music-cinema/69506654007/?fbclid=IwAR3V4twBTgt0pUDEW91wZmhhr8jmBXc0zen4vi2see_bNyn_FOGhXF1CEo8&mibextid=Yqgepj#l8awle36s6hiiidjfcghttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/on-the-rise/more-entertainment-features-announced-for-nashville-yards-including-luxury-cinema-private-spacesNashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlist   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASH   Website -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/   YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnash   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nash   NASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - https://www.xplrnash.com/shopMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.life

September 27, 2022- Rachel Moran & Kathy Carter of the Community Foundation, joined Byers & Co to talk about college scholarship opportunities and board governance courses offered through the Community Foundation. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Powers, Senior Advisor for Policy and Partnerships at the Council on Foundations, joins the show and shares her vast knowledge of community organizing and why Community Foundations need to engage in the philanthropy narrative with their local leaders.  Spoiler alert -- If we don't engage with politicians then we run the risk that someone will 'write the philanthropy narrative for us'.  Mentions Include:Stephanie PowersCouncil on FoundationsCentral Valley Community FoundationHispanics in PhilanthropyFrench Cooking Music Radio PandoraChief Inspector Armand Gamache MysteriesEvents/Learning OpportunitiesFebruary 2023 Practice and Purpose of Policy: A Training for Community Foundation LeadersList of All upcoming conferencesAssociations to JoinAdvancement Network (AdNet)CEONetProNetCommACouncil on FoundationsAiPAmerican College of Financial ServicesMusicThanks to Andy Eppler for our intro MusicThanks to David Cutter Music for "Float Away

Lisa Cripps-Downey, President from Berrien Community Foundation talks with Jonny Reinhardt about their recent Annual meeting and celebration that included $348,000 and the many organization that were awarded nearly $230,000 in grants.

The head of the Community Foundation of the Land of Lincoln welcomes the recipient of the 2022 Stephens Philanthropy Award during the monthly update on The Next 10. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Next 10 update features Larry Johnson, recipient of the 2022 Stephens Philanthropy Award, and John Stremsterfer of the Community Foundation of the Land of Lincoln.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coast Social Network is brought to you by The Mason Jar Cafe! In the Heart of the Benton Harbor Arts District. Local, Organic, Farm Fresh! Susan Matheny joins Jonny Reinhardt to talk about For Good Grants

Waves of Awareness has a special announcement! WOA will be bringing Johnny Sunshine and Beth Hughes in as rotating co-hosts for Season Three! Matt “Man” Moore is pursuing his musical talents this fall by joining Backlight Studio's Glee Club and sadly will be unavailable for most of the season. Waves is so excited for Matt and can't wait to see him perform in the Glee Club!   WOA is excited to introduce Beth and Johnny as more frequent co-hosts this season to bring different conversations to the podcast! Listen along to catch up with Mr. Sunshine and hear exciting new stories from Beth and the bombshell she dropped on us about Keith Urban!   Waves on Wheel is thrilled to introduce Ms. Vonda in this week's segment! Vonda lives in Fairview and is a long-time participant of Waves. Vonda has an incredible personality and was excited to share stories of her time at Waves and to share a few of her favorite activities.   This podcast is made possible through partnerships with Spread the Positive, TN's Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and the Community Foundation of Middle TN. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend and leave a review on any streaming service. Got an idea for a guest, email us at podcast@wavesinc.com. 

Erika Riddle Petrozelli is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, which helps donors with their charitable contributions using a simple, powerful, and highly personalized approach. Joining the Foundation in 2014 as Director of Donor Services, she focused on maintaining and expanding philanthropic relationships of the Foundation and was named the CEO in 2021. She has also served as Vice President of Philanthropy, contributing to strategic decisions and community leadership activities, particularly during the pandemic.  Erika is also a CPA that provides professional knowledge and advice about charitable giving to a wide range of Lehigh Valley residents, from individuals and families to their trusted advisors and local businesses. She was recently named Vice Chair of the board of the Pennsylvania Community Foundation Alliance. In this episode… Would you like to make charitable contributions, leave a legacy, and impact the world? What's the best way to achieve your goal?  Many people are willing to help their communities and support the causes that matter to them. There has been a rise in nonprofit organizations and community foundations to help. And now, Erika Riddle Petrozelli shares how she's running a community foundation that helps donors with charitable contributions using a simple, powerful, and highly personalized approach.  In today's episode of Cornerstone Unplugged, join JP Cavaliere and Stephen Link as they sit down with Erika Riddle Petrozelli, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, to discuss what it takes to run a community foundation. Erika explains how she got into the nonprofit space and her role in the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, the Foundation's role in other nonprofits, endowment, how capacity building impacts the Foundation, and how people can invest with the Foundation. 

In this episode, we're sitting down with OCCF Vice President of Development Joe Carter, Kendall King with Castle Point Wealth Advisors and Kendra Robben with Robben Law to discuss the significant role professional advisors play at the Community Foundation and what this means for donors. 

This show begins with an update of the US Wheelchair Lacrosse Nationals which took place recently in Denver, CO. Learn more and donate at www.WheelchairLacrosse.com. Other segments include; Mackenzie Scott donating $50 million to the California Community Foundation; American Express round up for charity program; The app ‘Give Directly' providing cash transfers to poor communities […]

9.19.22 - Local Non-Profits Blue Star Mothers and MC Community Foundation Learn about the Spring Creek Area Blue Star Mothers serving Montgomery County and the bordering areas and Montgomery County Community Foundation awarding grants to local nonprofits to sustain the community. Segment 1: Spring Creek Area Blue Star Mothers: Heather Herlong-President, Cara Johnson -1st Vice President. https://www.facebook.com/springcreekareabluestarmothers/ Segment 2: Julie Martineau is the Executive Director of Montgomery County Community Foundation. https://www.facebook.com/mccf.in https://www.mccf-in.org/ ******************************* Today's show is sponsored by Rodger Stein Chiropractic: https://rodgerssteinchiropractic.com/ Team Sinisi Real Estate Group https://www.teamsinisi.com/ ----- Check out past shows:https://irlonestar.com/conroeculture Contact Margie: margie@taylorizedpr.com ---- This show is owned and produced by Lone Star Community Radio. For more information on sponsorships and other shows, please visit them online at https://irlonestar.com

Susan Matheny joins Jonny Reinhardt to talk about For Good Grants and how they are helping organizations like YMCA of Greater Michiana with their Summer My Way Program. Zech Hoyt joins us to talk about how BCF

"And it can be something as simple as, like, this is going to be a good day. When I wake up and I don't feel that, I will often say it over and over. You talk yourself into it. This is going to be a good day. This is going to be a good day."Nicole joined the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley in 2009 when she returned to her hometown of Kankakee after a 15-year career in business management with The Musicland Group and Delaware North Companies. Nicole quickly stepped into a program coordinator role where she led an early childhood coalition while also handling the day-to-day operations of the Foundation. She assumed the role of Executive Director in November 2014. Nicole also serves as the Vice President for the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations and is a board member for Kiwanis Club of Kankakee. She also serves on several committees throughout the region that focus on health, workforce development, economic development and children's mental health.Sponsor:Pathfinder: A full-service creative & marketing agency with a mission to provide strategic storytelling to our clients. There is no greater impact in this world than a story. Storytelling is how we learn, remember, and feel. The world has used storytelling since the beginning of time to entertain, teach, inspire, and innovate.Pathfinder's mission is to provide strategic storytelling for our clients. How? Through inventive business services and pioneering campaigns that help organizations find their own path and carry out their vision.-----------------------------Check out what Jeff can do for you at Converge! Converge provides professional & leadership development, executive coaching, and consulting services. Service offerings include individual executive coaching, team and small group coaching, creation and delivery of professional development programs and curriculum for managers and front-line staff.

Lisa Cripps-Downey from Berrien Community Foundation explains a bit about the upcoming BCF events on the calendar, and how you can learn more about donating “non-traditional assets” to create a charitable legacy. Visit berriencommunity.org to reach out

Whitefish Community Foundation Grants & Program Outreach Associate Jill Seigmund joined the KGEZ Good Morning Show with John Hendricks and Robin Mitchell on Wednesday September 14, 2022 to talk about the final days of the Great Fish Challenge.  

Welcome back to Season Three! WOA is kicking this season off with one of our favorite co-hosts, Matt “Man” Moore, and special guests Dana and Brent Bythewoods! Waves has a long-time relationship with the Bythewoods; it all started when their daughter, Emily Hope, went through our Early Learning Program. We are so excited to have Dana and Brent on to share a piece of their story and announce all the exciting things they are a part of!   Mark your calendars for upcoming events! You can support two incredible organizations on September 15th. Waves is hosting our annual fall fundraiser, Brews & Grooves at Curio Brewing Co. at 6:00 pm. Join us for our first ever writers round, featuring Sam Blasko, Rachel LaRen, and individuals supported by Waves. Penn Station will be donating 21% of its profits from September 15th to the Extra Mile being put on by the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee (DSAMT).   DSMAT organizes The Extra Mile to celebrate and support individuals with Down syndrome and their families and to promote understanding and acceptance of those with Down syndrome. The Extra Mile will be the largest Down syndrome awareness event in the state and their primary source of funding for their programs. Make sure to support team #Emily'sArmy.  This year The Extra Mile will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 175 Peyton Road, Lebanon, TN 37087, on the grounds of the Wilson County Fairgrounds.  This podcast is made possible through partnerships with Spread the Positive, TN's Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and the Community Foundation of Middle TN. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend and leave a review on any streaming service. Got an idea for a guest, email us at podcast@wavesinc.com.  Links referenced in the episode – Season One, Episode 14. https://wavesofawareness.libsyn.com/ 

September 13, 2022 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation and Angel Lawrence of Northeast Community Fund joined Byers & Co to talk about the services provided by NECF and their upcoming Farm to Fund dining event on Merchant St. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Cripps-Downey from Berrien Community Foundation talks with Jonny Reinhardt about their Grant Tour stops as well as their upcoming celebration and more!

Today's 5-Star Guest is Julie Hitchins, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Marshall County.  The mission for the Community Foundation of Marshall County (Iowa) is to improve the quality of life in Marshall County by building charitable endowments and by addressing critical needs of their communities in partnership with nonprofit organizations and donors.Their Guiding Principles convey the ideals they strive for in all they do and how they seek to make Marshall County a better place to live, learn, work and play!We Believe in Accountability and Good StewardshipWe Value and Affirm Diversity in its Many FormsWe Embrace PartnershipsWe Honor the Philanthropic Mission of the Community Foundation of Marshall CountyWe Grant for Breadth and ImpactConnect With CFMC:  http://cfmarshallco.org/Donate To CFMC:  http://cfmarshallco.org/giving/Support This Podcast! Make a quick and easy donation here:https://www.patreon.com/dogoodbetterSpecial THANK YOU to our sponsors:Donor Dock - The best CRM system for your small to medium sized nonprofit, hands down! Visit www.DonorDock.com and use the Promo Code DOGOODBETTER for a FREE month!One Cause - The most intuitive event and online fundraising software available! Visit www.OneCause.com to help make your busy event-planning life less stressful and more successful!Brady Martz - The Nonprofit Audit Specialists! Visit www.BradyMartz.com to connect with folks to make your fiscal life a heckuvalot easier!iTunes: https://apple.co/3a3XenfSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2PlqRXsYouTube: https://bit.ly/3kaWYanTunein: http://tun.in/pjIVtStitcher: https://bit.ly/3i8jfDRFollow On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoodBetterPodcast/Follow On Twitter: @consulting_do #fundraising #fundraiser #charity #nonprofit #donate#dogood #dogoodBETTER #fargo #fundraisingdadAbout Host Patrick Kirby:Email: Patrick@dogoodbetterconsulting.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fundraisingdad/Want more great advice? Buy Patrick's book! Now also available as an e-book!Fundraise Awesomer! A Practical Guide to Staying Sane While Doing GoodAvailable through Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072070359

Susan from Berrien Community Foundation joins Zack to chat with Kathy Hollacher from Countryside Academy about her Golden Acorn Classroom Mini Grant, and how other education professionals in the county can apply for this great grant opportunity

Join WRBI News Director Tom Snape, and the rest of the WRBI Crew, for enlightening conversations with fascinating people in Southeast Indiana. Brew up your favorite beverage, relax, and listen every weekday morning at 9:30.

Susan Matheny from Berrien Community Foundation joins Jonny Reinhardt to talk about Golden Acorn Classroom Mini Grants! This grant opportunity is open twice each year for Berrien County teachers. The grants are for up to $500. One

September 6, 2022 - Rachel Moran of the Community Foundation and Nicki Bond of Life Strategist Consulting Group joined Byers & Co. to talk about the Foundation's next non-profit network course, which will cover building community within organizations. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the September edition of SGF Business Insider podcast, Chamber president Matt Morrow is joined by our public policy analyst Lauren Mustoe in a conversation with two impactful non-profit leaders in the community, Brian Fogle and Brandy Harris. Fogle is the President of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Harris is the CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield. They share the twists and turns of their journey to leading a non-profit, unpack challenges faced by non-profit leaders in the region, and discuss how engagement in Chamber committees, such as the Non-Profit Roundtable and the Legislative Policy Committee, has improved their ability to meet the needs of those they serve. 

Susan from Berrien Community Foundation joins Zack to recap a busy summer of community support with plenty to celebrate in the Fall and beyond as BCF looks forward to their 70th Anniversary in October! Visit berriencommunity.org for

August 30, 2022 - Rachel Moran of the Community Foundation along with Andrew Jordan and Chuck Zweck of the Engineer in the Classroom program joined Byers & Co. to talk about how they are inspiring future engineers by helping them build Rube Goldberg machines in 5th-grade classrooms. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Thomas stops by to discuss The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro's Impact investing program.  CFGG is already well on their way to meeting their short-term goal of raising $32.5M, that aims to provide a significant injection of capital to help create  affordable housing in Greensboro.Mentions Include:Marcus Thomas, Senior Program Officer Grants and Community ImpactThe Community Foundation of Greater GreensboroSuccession on HBOAmerican College, CAP® programCivil Rights Movement and Greensboro North CarolinaInternational Civil Rights Center and MuseumMentions Include:Events/Learning OpportunitiesList of All upcoming conferencesAssociations to JoinAdvancement Network (AdNet)CEONetProNetCommACouncil on FoundationsAiPAmerican College of Financial ServicesNational Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA)MusicThanks to Andy Eppler for our intro MusicThanks to David Cutter Music for "Float Away

Susan from Berrien Community Foundation talks with Jonny about all the great things that BCF has done during the Summer like Backpacks for Good as well as Golden Acorn classroom mini grants. There are also great things

August 23, 2022 - Cindy Bardeleben and Kim Mangan of Baby TALK joined Rachel Moran of the Community Foundation on Byers & Co. to talk about their services provided, local partnerships, and upcoming classes offered through their Nonprofit Network. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan from Berrien Community Foundation talks with Jonny Reinhardt about TEAM! TEAM stands for Teens Exhibiting Able Minds. It is the Youth Advisory Committee for Berrien Community Foundation.  TEAM is made up of students from all over

In this episode, we're sitting down with OCCF's new President and CEO, Trisha Finnegan, for a one on one to learn about her background and vision for the future of OCCF. 

The Atchison Community Foundation is holding its second Match Day in August, after a sensational initial effort that brought in over $300,000!  Foundation Chair and President, Jonathan Mize, tells Philanthropy Today of how this historic city is seeing its foundation grow.AtchisonFoundation.orgAllAboardAtchison.com#Foundation  #atchistonkansas #atchison #communityfoundation #GMCF #matchday

August 16, 2022 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation along with Rita Colee, Lauren Young, and Aly Delatte joined Byers & Co to talk about the Do Something Great Awards, the Colee family's work with the Salvation Army, and their Stone Thrown Forward charity. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Cripps-Downey from Berrien Community Foundation talks with Jonny Reinhardt about Backpack for Good and why they do that event for communities in our area. One of the reasons is the growing needs in our population. Amanda

Whitefish Community Foundation Grants & Program Outreach Associate Jill Seigmund joined the KGEZ Good Morning Show with John Hendricks and Robin Mitchell on Wednesday August 10, 2022 to talk about The Great Fish Community Challenge.  

Susan Matheny from Berrien Community Foundation talks with Jonny Reinhardt about Backpacks for Good and how it continues to grow and serve many communities in Southwest Michigan. Emily Kirchner, Manager, Communications at Whirlpool Corporation talks about why

A local nonprofit called Envirolution recently won a $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada to support sustainability training for teachers.

Jimmy Parnel is a self-advocate for Waves and a graduate of the Advocacy in Motion (AIM) program. Through training, education, and advocacy, AIM transforms lives and cultivates independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. Jimmy has put in the hard work to have graduated from the program and has now provided himself with opportunities to obtain meaningful employment and sustainable income with his desired level of independence. Jimmy talks about the training he leads for AIM and how he receives income for doing so. Listen along as Lance, Matt, and Trent learn more about AIM and about Jimmy's celebrity status in Fairview! This podcast is made possible through partnerships with Spread the Positive, TN's Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and the Community Foundation of Middle TN. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend and leave a review on this streaming service. Got an idea for a guest, email us at podcast@wavesinc.com.

This episode I chatted with Carrie Tanasichuk and Harry Daley about how they have been using theories of change as their main process for facilitating strategic planning with non-profits. In the episode, they also mentioned: * The Community Foundation of Saint John's impact measurement and evaluation principles (https://thecommunityfoundationsj.com/impact/) * The Community Builder's Approach to Theory of Change (https://www.theoryofchange.org/pdf/TOC_fac_guide.pdf) * The Miles Nadal (https://www.mnjcc.org/) JCC Theory of Change (https://changeopenly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/TOCsample-MNjcc_TheoryofChange.pdf) About Carrie and Harry: *Carrie Tanasichuk *(Twitter DrCarrieTee (https://twitter.com/DrCarrieTee) & carrie@sjfoundation.ca (carrie@sjfoundation.ca)) has 16 years of experience in evaluation. She is passionate about using her expertise to help organizations demonstrate impact, improve, and innovate. She has worked across sectors (non-profit, for-profit, government) in diverse areas, including poverty reduction, youth development, criminal justice, health promotion and screening, and technology. She has a Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan. Harry Daley (harry@sjfoundation.ca (harry@sjfoundation.ca)) was born and raised in Saint John, New Brunswick. He has dedicated his personal and professional life to working with organizations that focus on poverty reduction and amplifying the youth voice. He has used evaluation as a tool for designing experiential and participatory youth programming and believes evaluation is an integral aspect of program design and facilitation rather than something that lives outside the programs. Harry has a Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Leadership from the University of New Brunswick's Renaissance College. Music by Matt Ingelson, http://www.mattingelsonmusic.com/

Lisa Cripps-Downey from Berrien Community Foundation talks with Jonny Reinhardt about the history of the foundation as they celebrate 70 years serving the community. Lisa explores the history of how it started and how it's going now

We have a very exciting episode this week! Kathleen Simcoe joins the podcast from Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum! Not only does she have an extensive job title but an incredible passion for our field. Listen along as Kathleen talks about her background in Special Education and Behavioral Analysis and how it led to her current dream career with Vanderbilt, making waves! Gina Wilson, Matt Moore, and Trent Denson (Spread the Positive) join us in this exciting conversation to talk about the overlap with Waves.   This podcast is made possible through partnerships with Spread the Positive, TN's Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and the Community Foundation of Middle TN. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend and leave a review on this streaming service. Got an idea for a guest, email us at podcast@wavesinc.com.

Lisa Cripp-Downey from Berrien Community Foundation talks about the BIG Idea Grant and introduces the winner of a grant of $50,000. This years recipient is Harbor Impact Foundation and Rodney Alexander talks about the program and it's

TV star, Eric Wilson joins us this week to talk about his experience at Special Olympics 2022! Eric and Norris were featured on ESPN multiple times during their time in Orlando for the Special Olympics. Sadly, Norris couldn't join us for the recording, but we are so proud of him for bringing home several medals for powerlifting. John Wilson joins us again to recount his experiences alongside his son and the enjoyable time they had together! Matt “Man” Moore catches us up on everything going on in his life and his plans to participate in the Special Olympics 2026! This podcast is made possible through partnerships with Spread the Positive, TN's Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and the Community Foundation of Middle TN. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend and leave a review on this streaming service. Got an idea for a guest, email us at podcast@wavesinc.com.

Social media will account for 33% of all digital advertising spending in 2022. And annual advertising spends on social media will top $134 billion in 2022, an increase of over 17% YOY (that's an additional $23 billion, according to Hootsuite. Andrew Bartolotta is a digital media professional who has connected passion with purpose through technology for several years. As Director of Digital Media for cityCURRENT he assists with various events and efforts to advance the corporate activation landscape and coordinate marketing and research projects for the company. Equipped with both design and marketing skills, Andrew uses his expansive network to empower community problem solvers to ignite change through digital media. During his college years, he volunteered over 1,000 hours of pro-bono skills based work to local small businesses and nonprofits to expand their visual communications. Andrew has used that experience to bolster impact through various organizations including Leadership Memphis, Southaven Chamber of Commerce, The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, American Cancer Society and his role as previous Board Chair for Let's Innovate Through Education and Volunteer Mid-South, marketing chair for Hernando-DeSoto Habitat for Humanity, and more. In 2014, Andrew was invited to the White House twice as a digital media innovator by the Office of Digital Strategy to learn from their team and collaborate with the office on expanding existing content to new digital platforms. Since then, he has spoken at various organizations and conferences, including the national Points of Light National Conference on Volunteering and Service, to strengthen the awareness of social good by way of social media. He regularly partners with organizations like CFNM to host workshops on digital media and has been able to impact over 185 non-profit organizations; helping them effectively share their mission and impact. He joined me this week to tell me more. For more information: https://citycurrent.news/ Follow: @andrewjpg Facebook: @AndrewBartolotta