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This week on Power House, Diego has the pleasure of being joined by Jonathan Reckford, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. Since its founding, Habitat for Humanity has helped over 62 million people in over 1,000 U.S. communities and 71 countries.  Diego and Jonathan dive into Habitat's complex role in both the federal and local level of the US housing market and their work to help the affordability crisis, including their involvement in local zoning campaigns and advocating for federal pro-housing programs. They also talk about their collaboration with banks, builders, and local governments, and why this cooperation is the key to solving the housing crisis. Here's what you'll learn: There is a significant supply gap in the U.S. housing market that needs to be addressed at a larger scale. Nationwide NIMBYism is a challenge to building affordable housing in communities. Collaboration with local governments is essential for effective, boots-on-the-groud housing policy. The housing crisis is a national issue that affects all demographics. Creating more starter homes is crucial for improving access to homeownership. Habitat believes that a mixed-income community benefits everyone. Related to this episode: Habitat for Humanity Jonathan Reckford | Habitat for Humanity Jonathan Reckford | LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire president Diego Sanchez every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they're differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Howell talks with Boris Henderson about the impacts of gentrification and displacement in communities, and how churches and other organizations can support justice, community engagement, and housing stability in vulnerable neighborhoods. Boris is the Senior Director of Community Engagement & Philanthropy at Aldersgate. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Hood Theological Seminary and has served in leadership roles at Charlotte‐Mecklenburg Housing Partnership and on the board of Habitat for Humanity International.

This week on the Speak Up Stand Out Change Lives podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Kristina Carlson, a visionary leader in the world of philanthropy and corporate responsibility. Kristina is the founder of the groundbreaking KINDd Method and serves as the Managing Director of Global Philanthropy at Carter, where she's redefining the landscape of giving and social impact.With over three decades of experience, Kristina has become a powerhouse in guiding transformational capital campaigns and advising on multi-million dollar gifts and grants. Her expertise has benefited some of the world's largest nonprofit organizations, including Habitat for Humanity International, World Vision International, and Special Olympics. But Kristina's influence doesn't stop there - she's also the go-to advisor for maximizing the philanthropic engagement of an impressive roster of clients, from former US Presidents and Fortune 500 CEOs to faith leaders and celebrities.At the heart of Kristina's approach is her personal practice of "Outrageous Kindness," a philosophy that has led to profound life lessons and, in her words, "hilarious stories in nearly equal measure." Through her work, whether it's delivering keynotes, conducting workshops, or providing individualized coaching, Kristina has helped countless individuals and organizations overcome challenges like trauma and apathy to achieve positive, lasting results.In this episode, we'll dive deep into Kristina's KINDd Method and explore how it's disrupting corporate thinking and challenging cultures of assumptions. We'll discuss her mission to inspire leaders, philanthropists, and professionals to take mission-critical actions while creating accountability systems that drive lasting change. Kristina will share insights on how she guides companies towards a triple bottom line that maximizes ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, valuing people, the planet, and profits in equal measure.We'll also touch on a more personal note, as Kristina opens up about her journey through grief after losing her husband, and how this experience has shaped her perspective on finding purpose in life. This conversation promises to be a powerful blend of professional wisdom and personal growth, offering listeners actionable strategies to expand their impact and transform their approach to both business and philanthropy.Join us for an inspiring conversation that will challenge you to think differently about kindness, leadership, and the power of purposeful action. Whether you're a business leader, a philanthropist, or simply someone looking to make a positive change in the world, Kristina Carlson's insights are sure to spark ideas and motivate you to stand up, speak out, and truly change lives.Tune in to listen and don't forget to review the show!________________________About Kristina CarlsonWebsite https://outrageouskindness.com/Website https://carter.global/_______________________Whitney McDuffWhitney's Website The Six-Figure Speaker The Dames Group Whitter Group Standing Ovation Society ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Welcome — Declan DP [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch:

Economic instability, wars, climate change, and a changing labor landscape have left businesses, organizations, and individuals feeling helpless and defeated. In actuality, too many people and organizations are lacking clarity and purpose. Maybe “outrageous kindness” is the change catalyst we need.My guest is Kristina Joy Carlson, CFRE, renowned philanthropy expert, entrepreneur, and speaker. A sought-after speaker and co-author of the best-selling Essential Principles for Fundraising Success, Kristina doesn't just help institutions raise money; she facilitates the transformation of people's lives, organizations, and the world through outrageous kindness.We discuss Kristina's signature KIND Method—a roadmap to a better life and a triple bottom line for businesses and nonprofits.About Kristina Joy CarlsonA sought-after speaker and co-author of the best-selling Essential Principles for Fundraising Success, Kristina Joy Carlson doesn't just help organizations raise money; she facilitates the transformation of people's lives, organizations, and the world through a practice of outrageous kindness. Three decades in fundraising and entrepreneurship and an almost decade-long gauntlet of personal loss have taught Kristina she always has control over her purpose, perspective, and actions. Leveraging that wisdom, she helps nonprofit institutions across the globe secure the philanthropic resources they need to maximize their impact, including Habitat for Humanity International, World Vision International, and Susan Komen. Founder of the KIND Method and Managing Director of Global Philanthropy at Carter, Kristina guides transformational capital campaigns, advises on 8-figure gifts and grants, creates bespoke training programs, and develops innovative technologies for some of the world's largest nonprofit organizations. She also helps maximize the philanthropic engagement of former US Presidents and other heads of state, Fortune 500 CEOs, Forbes 400 individuals, faith leaders, celebrities, and everyday people. Through her roles at Carter Global, Ketchum, and FundraisingINFO.com, Kristina has supported thousands of organizations worldwide, providing counsel on major campaigns in healthcare, education, the arts, youth organizations, national and international organizations, and smaller grassroots organizations. Her mission is to inspire leaders, philanthropists, and professionals to practice outrageous kindness as they define and take mission-critical actions, create accountability systems, and experience the magic of philanthropy. With a master's degree in Community Economic Development from New Hampshire College, Kristina lives in Oxford, Mississippi, where she starts each morning with Tazo Awake black tea and a quick round of Plants vs. Zombies.Connect with Kristina on LinkedInVisit the OutrageousKindness WebsiteCarter Global | Kristina Joy CarlsonTake my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

Discover how embracing your struggles can transform your life in our latest episode with Michael Cox and Jennifer Weis, as they delve into their personal journeys of overcoming depression and championing mental health.Hey friend! I recently had such a moving chat with two incredible people - Jen Weiss and Michael Cox. Jen is leading the charge with Mission Save A Life, sparking vital conversations to reduce mental health stigma and prevent suicide. And Michael brings 30 years of ministry experience combined with his own deeply personal journey battling depression after childhood sexual abuse. Their stories of resilience and finding purpose after pain left me incredibly inspired. I learned so much about the power of sharing your voice, embracing community support, and overcoming life's toughest obstacles. Michael in particular spoke about the importance of living authentically - not conforming to others' expectations, but finding what brings you joy. His message of self-love and embracing the good in life really resonated with me. I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences after watching this chat! What spoke to you most? How can we spread more love and support in the world? Let me know in the comments below. Now brew your favorite tea, grab a cozy blanket, and prepare to be moved as we unpack these courageous stories of hope and healing.___________00:00 The Power of Openness and Giving00:57 Partnering with Mission Save a Life02:12 Introduction to Guests and Themes03:43 Importance of Personal Journey and Voice10:57 Michael Cox's Personal Journey18:43 Struggling in School20:46 Tragic Loss22:44 Hidden Truth Revealed24:26 Embracing the Journey34:35 Restoring Faith in Community37:44 Embracing Life's Journeys38:17 Embracing Self-Doubt40:53 Overcoming Self-Doubt43:42 Embracing Love46:41 Finding Joy and Passion53:08 Discovering Nature's Beauty54:19 The Power of Gratitude55:31 Being Present in Nature56:21 Nature's Healing Power57:37 Embracing True Self___________Today, I'm excited to introduce our incredible guests, Michael Cox and Jennifer Weis. Michael is the Vice President of Individual Giving at Habitat for Humanity International and a former minister with 30 years of service. He brings a deeply personal story of battling depression and suicidal thoughts, stemming from sexual abuse in high school and intensified after losing his college basketball scholarship. Jennifer Weis, a corporate executive at Microsoft, is also known for her continuous visionary work with Mission Save a Life, advocating for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Her commitment to mental health advocacy and community has inspired countless individuals. Both guests bring unique perspectives and insights into overcoming life's toughest challenges. Get ready to be moved and motivated as we delve into the importance of coming from a place of love and the vital role of supportive communities in mental health recovery.Website: https://missionsavealife.org/___________https://linktr.ee/unleashthyselfUnleash ThyselfWebsite: https://UnleashThyself.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleashthyselftoday/Constantin Morun:https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-bo-morun/If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a comment. We appreciate your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts!If you found value in this episode share it with someone who needs this message. Thank you for tuning in to Unleash Thyself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Randy Tift, Former USAID Chief A&A Policy Officer, joins Mike Shanley as co-host, along with guest Michael Metzler, Executive Director of USAID's Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Hub. As the first formalized private sector engagement office, USAID is the longest running donor in the space. USAID's influence continues to evolve, especially as more U.S. foreign assistance professionals are shifting their focus towards the local development of communities and engaging in the private sector space. With this shift comes the need for new policies and strategies necessary to streamline future projects and to support complex relationships between USAID and private sectors. This impactful discussion focuses on USAID's Private Sector Engagement's (PSE) priorities and progress, learning from PSE USAID projects, PSE and localization, and USAID and impact investing.  IN THIS EPISODE: [3:53] Michael Metzler gives a rundown of the history of USAID's Private Sector Engagement. [7:00] What inspired USAID to shift their focus to the commercial interests of their private sector partners and how has this shift benefited USAID and their private partners?  [12:44] Michael touches on why USAID is such a great resource for private sectors and local partners trying to establish themselves to tap into.  [15:00] Randy introduces PSE Modernize, the overarching term for several initiatives that USAID has launched to track the agency's private sector partnerships, and to bring data to bear for USAID planners, both in the missions and in DC. This has brought more order to managing PSE partners, resulting in a real system for customer relationship management and knowledge management. Michael shares his thoughts on the launch. [23:00] Michael discusses Compass, the Salesforce-based enterprise customer relationship management system that USAID is preparing to launch. He also touches on the staff that will be running and implementing Compass.  [28:25] Randy asks Michael how USAID will engage with companies that work through supply chains, that cross borders, or work across sectors and industries? How will USAID incentivize the support for those complex relationships with their workforce? [34:00] Discussion of the A&A Strategy and the Private Sector Engagement Policy, both launched in December of 2018. What has been accomplished and learned throughout the years since these launches? [42:00] Michael touches on the Unlock Aid Organization.  [45:43] How has USAID developed and updated their systems to better assist local partners and private sectors?  [52:38] Randy inquires about the continuing role of nongovernmental organizations and nonprofits in private sector engagement and relationships with the Development Finance Corporation. [58:30] Michael touches on the Edge Fund and why it was created. KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Many U.S. foreign assistance professionals disagreed on the importance of  engaging with multinational corporations, and even local firms, whose primary motive is mere profit. But there's really been a major shift in terms of the development community and engaging the private sector.  USAID founded the first formalized private sector engagement office in 2000 with the intention to formalize an approach and its thinking around engaging with the private sector. The Private Sector Engagement Policy and the A&A Strategy, both firsts of their kind, were both released in December of 2018. Michael reflects on that time period and what the resulting awards have accomplished. When the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) was created, there was a significant hole in the agency in terms of its ability to transact. Thus, the Mission Transaction Unit was created to allow for the transaction that USAID brings into the DFC. QUOTES: “Focusing on the actual commercial interests of our private sector partners is not only a good thing to do, it's an absolutely necessary thing to do. In fact, we went further than that and said, it's actually a history of how we are going to do development into the future. So out of that recognition came the first ever PSE policy for the agency, and, if you read the policy, you will see that it presents a very bold vision.” - Michael Metzler “USAID has one of the best networks in the business community, as well as a wide team of experts in all technical areas. These are areas that private sectors would like to tap into. USAID has some of the best reputations and the best connections with government officials that can be leveraged. For a company that's coming from the outside that is trying to establish themselves, that is gold.” - Michael Metzler “It's remarkable for partners to know that for any private sector engagement concern, they can find out who those people are. For various reasons, including security, most technical leads for health or food security are not listed, you have to do research to find out who they are. But with PSE, you know who they are, it's public.” - Randy Tift “Localization, I also read as not just localized within the countries themselves, but actually engaging these smaller businesses that do struggle to break into larger contracts.” - Michael Metzler RESOURCES: Aid Market Podcast  Mike Shanley - LinkedIn Randy Tift - LinkedIn BIOGRAPHIES: Michael Metzler, Executive Director, USAID Private Sector Engagement Hub: Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator Michael Metzler oversees IPI's Private Sector Engagement Hub, the Center for Economics and Market Development, and manages the Agency's relationship with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. Mr. Metzler was previously the Executive Director of IPI's Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Hub.  Previously, Mr. Metzler was the Director of USAID's Development Credit Authority (DCA)  in which he successfully led efforts that mobilized over $6 billion of new financing for development projects in over 80 countries. He was also a leading Agency voice on the development of the BUILD Act, which created the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and managed the successful merger of the DCA office and program into the DFC. Prior to his DCA work, Mr. Metzler served as the Director of USAID's Economic Growth Office in Serbia, where he managed a diverse portfolio of projects focused on regulatory reform, local economic development, agriculture, enterprise competitiveness and economic security. Mr. Metzler has also served as a special assistant and adviser to several USAID administrators on issues related to financial markets, macroeconomic policy and regulatory reform. Before joining USAID, he was the director of a national house-building program for Habitat for Humanity International and served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Nepal. Mr. Metzler is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies, where he studied development finance and economics.   Randy Tift, Former USAID Chief A&A Policy Officer: J. Randall (Randy) Tift is an advisor / consultant to international development organizations. He led a USAID reform initiative in 2017-21. Previously, he served on US Congressional staff, in field-based operations in global development, and as a policy manager in international affairs focused on relief and development, democracy, human rights, and national security. At USAID Randy served as Chief Acquisition and Assistance Policy Officer and as Senior Leader Champion for USAID's Effective Partnering and Procurement Reform (EPPR). EPPR established reforms in program cycle, partnering approaches and delivery mechanisms for more than $20 billion in annual USAID funding. Through EPPR and the New Partnerships Initiative, USAID continues to advance locally-led development, adaptive and collaborative programming, and diversification of the USAID partner base. From 2006-2017, Randy was Senior Adviser and Senior Director for Policy at World Vision. In this role, Randy managed WV policy engagement with US executive branch agencies in crisis response, operational risk, program effectiveness in fragile states, civil society strengthening, human rights, counter-terrorism, and other issues affecting WV brand, mission, and message. He coordinated US donor support for field programs promoting local advocacy and policy change as a critical driver of development outcomes in over 40 countries. From 1995-2006, Randy managed international development programs in the Balkans. As Chief of Party in Serbia, he managed the $50 million USAID Community Revitalization through Democratic Action (CRDA) program, supporting post-conflict civic participation, economic growth and income generation, stabilization and reconstruction assistance to Serbia. Randy also served as USAID Senior Adviser for Democracy and Governance in Romania, managing a portfolio of a dozen US and local implementing partners building coalitions for reform, promoting programs to remove barriers to free enterprise and economic growth, supporting independent media, and strengthening Romanian democratic institutions. Earlier, Randy served as coordinator of the US Congressional assistance program in the Romanian Parliament.

This is the first of two episodes on the issue of Housing, Land and Property (HLP) in a humanitarian context. The Episodes are co-hosted by: Alexandre Corriveau-Bourque, Co-Founder of Verent Solutions. and Trumanitarians usual host Lars Peter Nissen.The guests in Part 1 are: Irantzu Serra Lasa, the Senior Director for Disaster Risk Reduction and Response from Habitat for Humanity International, Ibere Lopes the Housing land and Property Advisor for the Global Shelter Cluster and Shezane Kirubi, a Housing land and Property specialist with IOM Somalia.For more information on the Conference Series on HLP in Crisis Contexts which is discussed in the episode see Outcomes from Inaugural Global Conference in 2023. The next conference will be the Dialogue on Community Land Trusts for Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Responses - April 2-4 2024, in Puerto Rico. Second Global Conference on HLP in Crisis Contexts - May 15-17, 2024, in Washington DC. For information about any of these conferences contact Juli King – jking@interaction.orgTo learn more about the work in Somalia see The Danwadaag Initiative.

Jonathan T.M. Reckford is CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, a global ecumenical housing organization that has helped more than 59 million people construct, rehabilitate, or preserve their homes. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business before spending the first part of his career in the for-profit sector, including executive and managerial positions at Marriott, The Walt Disney Co., and Best Buy. While serving as executive pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church near Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was recruited for the CEO position at Habitat. Named the most influential nonprofit leader in America in 2017 by The NonProfit Times, Jonathan is the author of Our Better Angels: Seven Simple Virtues That Will Change Your Life and the World. I'm excited to have Jonathan on the show today to share more about the mission and vision of Habit for Humanity. He digs deep into how the program works with families, local communities, and volunteers from around the world to ensure people can live in affordable and safe homes. Jonathan shares the journey he took personally and professionally before landing at Habitat for Humanity and discusses why, for him, the heart of leadership is servant leadership.  “This is the kind of thing God has been preparing me for my whole life.” - Jonathan T.M. Reckford “When we give and when we're generous, it's about transforming our own hearts, as well as making a difference in the lives of others.” - Jonathan T.M. Reckford “Working hard is a vehicle for relationship and community.” -  Jonathan T.M. Reckford This Week on The Wow Factor: Jonathan's early life, his role models and mentors What Jonathan did to regain perspective on life when his first job didn't work out as planned More about Jonathan's roles at Disney, Marriot, and Best Buy The mission trip to India, where he was deeply impacted by global poverty issues Why Jonathan decided to become administrative pastor for his local church Why Jonathan is so inspired by President and Mrs Carter's incredible faith-driven service ethic The work that Habitat for Humanity does in the community and how it's evolved over the years How volunteers are integral to Habit for Humanity's mission More about the Global Village program Jonathan walks us through the process of acquiring and building on land in cities in the US and shares the story of one of their past families The impact of rising house prices on workforce and lower-income families Jonathan T.M. Reckfords' Words of Wisdom: The heart of leadership is really about servant leadership. I see that in two pieces: first is paying attention to the inner life before you can focus on the outer life, and second is finding the mission that matters. Connect with Jonathan T.M. Reckford:  Habitat for Humanity Website  Jonathan T.M. Reckford on LinkedIn Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

Host Bryan Ford is joined by Chef Roshara Sanders, also known as Chef Ro. Deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan as a member of the 4th Engineer Battalion, Chef Ro started cooking professionally after she returned stateside and joined the 395th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, where she cross trained as a food supply specialist. In 2016, NBC Black named Chef Roshara Sanders to their annual “28 Under 28” list, and in 2018 she was named to Forbes “30 Under 30.” In 2020, she became the first Black woman to be a chef instructor at the Culinary Institute of America in New York. She currently serves as a celebrity ambassador for Habitat for Humanity International.  Today's meal takes Chef Ro back to holidays with her Puerto Rican step family. Watch Bryan make his version and Subscribe: Youtube Recipe from today's episode can be found at Shondaland.com Join The Flaky Biscuit Community: Discord  Chef Ro IG: @chefro137 Bryan Ford IG: @artisanbryan Support the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation at chooserestaurants.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can listening help organizations have impact on critical global issues, while understanding and acting upon local needs? This tension is the space our next guest leans into in order to understand the real needs and potential. Jeff Hoffman is a Proven Public Affairs executive for The Walt Disney Company, the world's most storied and admired media and entertainment enterprise. He currently leads The Conference Board's Institute on Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, part of the ESG Center. He manages his own firm specializing in global corporate citizenship, ESG (environmental, social and governance), sustainability, philanthropy, and cause marketing.  In this episode Jeff discusses the transformative power of offering a listening ear, which brings about magical experiences that enriches individuals' lives and has positive effects on their company and the community they're a part of. He also shares how he has navigated failures, challenges and successes, where listening or not listening well has played a role. Understand better how to have a bigger impact on global issues, yet adjust to the nuances of local needs. "The important thing about listening is also to understand what you're hearing… really try to pull the facts out of what you're listening to." - Jeff Hoffman Listening SUPERPOWER Notes: 00:33 - That time he experienced the power of listening by giving the people he talked to a magical listening experience 03:36 - What he realizes about the power of listening. 06:00 - Describing the corporate culture at Disney: You want your cast member to be the best and to bring out the richness of their own experiences into their role within the company. 12:13 - Understanding and recognizing everyone's differences: You have to understand where you are and what the needs are, and the differences. 20:35 - How he engages with the communities he serves in a manner that creates a powerful impact on them. 26:20 - Serving together to be effective: Habitat for Humanity International has done an amazing program where you can have volunteers volunteering with the people who are going to live in that home. 29:07 - Neighboring over volunteering 30:24 - Achieving the United Nations Sustainability Goals: It's all about coming together in community and collaboration and service. 35:32 - One important insight to understand about listening Key Takeaways: "... to understand differences, you need to talk to people, but you really need to listen and understand what they're saying."  - Jeff Hoffman "We don't do a lot of telling now. We ask a lot of questions because we want you to tell us. We know (listening) is going to be more effective. And we're seeing that effectiveness where programs today are based on a lot of input from the people who are being served." - Jeff Hoffman Notes/Mentions: Episode 66 with Mary Alice Arthur: https://listeningalchemy.com/allgemein/a-journey-into-the-power-of-storytelling-with-mary-alice-arthur/https://listeningalchemy.com/allgemein/a-journey-into-the-power-of-storytelling-with-mary-alice-arthur/ Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ Connect with Jeff Hoffman:    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoffmanjeffrey/   Connect with Raquel Ark:   www.listeningalchemy.com Mobile: + 491732340722 contact@listeningalchemy.com  LinkedIn Podcast email: listeningsuperpower@gmail.com

Jonathan Reckford discusses the mission and history of Habitat For Humanity and the state of the housing crisis in the United States and abroad. Jonathan Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International.  

Stephanie K and Jay Welcome Tom Hutchison to the studio this week.  Mr. Tom Hutchison is the Executive Director For the Genesee County Habitat For Humanity.  Founded in 1990, Genesee County Habitat for Humanity (Genesee Habitat) is one of nearly 1,200 United States affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International.  As an affiliate, Genesee Habitat yearly builds or rehabs 6-8 affordable homes in Genesee County, provides approximately 100 Genesee County homeowners with critical repair services, and invests in numerous neighborhood projects throughout the City of Flint.  For more information on how you can help visit https://www.geneseehabitat.org/ 

In today's episode, EFG's Alli Murphy is joined by Julie Laird Davis, Vice President of Corporate and Cause Marketing Partnerships at Habitat for Humanity International to talk about the organization's signature cause marketing campaign, Home is the Key (HITK).HITK showcases how a safe and decent home can enhance the quality of life for families and individuals. It inspires others to join forces and eliminate the problem of substandard housing. The campaign occurs each April (this is its 7th year) and focuses on Habitat's initiatives to improve communities nationwide and homeownership's important role in helping them thrive.This year, Habitat is focusing on neighborhood revitalization with corporate partners such as At Home (a home decor superstore), Kum & Go (a family-owned convenience store) and Resideo (a smart home products company). Habitat is also leveraging influencers to promote Home is the Key and bring attention to the need for affordable housing.In today's episode, we'll explore:An overview of the 2023 HITK initiative and Habitat's corporate partnersThe shift from home builds to neighborhood revitalization and why that decision was madeHow Habitat is leveraging influencers to elevate the conversationBest practices and lessons learned in working with corporate partnersHow Habitat integrates its cause marketing and programmatic strategiesKey elements that make Home is the Key campaign a successHow Habitat's approach has changed for their first in-person event since COVID-19.This episode is brought to you by Habitat for Humanity International.Links & NotesHome is the Key#HomeIsTheKeyHabitat for Humanity InstagramElevate Your Social ImpactCheck out 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 (02:30) - Introducing Julie Davis (04:45) - Home is the Key (06:16) - Neighborhood Revitalization (10:33) - Engaging with Influencers and Brand Ambassadors (12:41) - Getting Back Together In-Person (14:03) - Best Practices (16:53) - Integrating Cause Marketing And Program Strategies (20:31) - Learn More

Habitat for Humanity International's CEO, Jonathan Reckford, sheds light on their efforts to tackle housing poverty in more than 70 countries by looking at the challenge through both equity and climate lenses. Jonathan provides insight on how former US President Jimmy Carter became a key supporter of their work and gives us a behind-the-scenes overview of this transformative non-profit with $2 billion in annual revenues. Habitat's work involves innovative finance, extensive volunteering, philanthropy, advocacy and much more. They work with families who can't get a conventional bank mortgage and who are often in highly marginalised communities.   We learn about volunteering and the concept of “sweat equity”; we get an overview of the ethical investments that support Habitat's work; and we are presented with the dynamics of today's global housing crisis.  Housing affordability has become shockingly out of reach for many and this episode is for anyone who wishes to understand the solutions being deployed to address this crisis and how they can get involved in making a positive difference. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 200+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.   

Season 11 kicks off with Bo Bancroft, author of the debut novel, Make America Beautiful Again. Bancroft joins Alex for a fun, spirited, and frank conversation about the elements that went into his book, including his intense dislike of billboards, fighting extremism, and not letting the bad guys win. He was with Turner Broadcasting during the heady days of cable TV as a team member that launched the now-familiar networks Headline News, TNT, and TCM. Bo also spent time with Fox launching their cable networks FX and FXM. Ohioan by birth, Bo and his wife have resided in the great state of Georgia. For the last several years, Bo has had the privilege of working for Habitat for Humanity International. In our can't-miss conversation, he also shares his thoughts on CNN and the news media The perils of social media for our country's future Americans being “connected in isolation” Themes of justice in fiction Jimmy Carter and the origins of Habitat for Humanity Connect with Bo: BoBancroft.com. Buy the book here. Discussed: Habitat for Humanity * After the Harvest * Global Ties KC Listen to Alex and Sonia on Chica & The Man Visit Alex's new author website: JAlexanderGreenwood.com. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com or email him to order your autographed copies here or visit https://jalexandergreenwood.com/shop. This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller; some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message

In today's episode, Jeff Bond chats with Tanya Coventry-Strader, Interim Executive Director at Mothers & Others for Clean Air, an organization working to protect children's health by reducing the impacts of air pollution and climate change throughout the Southeast.  Tanya Coventry-Strader is a purpose-driven social impact and communications leader. After a corporate career that included executive roles at Time Warner, Carter's, and Build-A-Bear Workshop, she founded Brand + Purpose, a consultancy helping companies define, articulate, and activate their purpose by aligning their values, culture and brand equity to find cost-effective ways to put social impact to work for the organization as well as society. Tanya talks to Jeff about the relationship between brand building, social impact work, and purpose work, and the importance of creating a corporate strategic giving plan, which aligns with a company's core values, and connects authentically with stakeholders. More About Tanya Coventry-Strader Tanya Coventry-Strader is a purpose-driven social impact and communications leader. After a corporate career that included executive roles at Time Warner, Carter's, and Build-A-Bear Workshop, she founded Brand + Purpose, a consultancy helping companies define, articulate, and activate their purpose by aligning their values, culture and brand equity to find cost-effective ways to put social impact to work for the organization as well as society. Tanya has also worked with non-profits including Habitat for Humanity International, The Carter Center, Westside Future Fund, and Committee for Common Ground.  RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Follow Tanya at linkedin.com/in/tanya-coventry-strader CREDITS Theme Music

There are a lot of hard-working thought leadership practitioners in the non-profit sector! What's it like to face the challenge of communicating complicated, multi-generational problems to a global audience? We're glad you asked!   To better understand the role thought leadership plays at established non-profits, I've invited Meghan Quinn, Director of Thought Leadership at Habitat for Humanity International, to chat with me about her work. Meghan defines her role, elaborating on the meaning of thought leadership means at Habitat for Humanity. In a non-profit, conversations around thought leadership often start by focusing on the role and goals of the greater organization: for Habitat, that's the global affordable housing crisis. In order to have a real impact, Meghan's work needs to reach policymakers, stakeholders, and donors. Meghan tells us how moving these people to action means taking technical research and creating content that is both curated and simple-to-approach. Rule #1: If your audience doesn't understand what you're saying, and why, they certainly won't be moved to act on your information. As with many thought leadership programs, measuring success can be a difficult task. Sales data and leads aren't as tangible in the non-profit sector. Meghan shares how success at Habitat is measured, through anecdotal evidence, making connections with new backers, and deepening relationships. Her primary goals are to spread the word, and to increase credibility and trust in the organization. This kind of vision can't be measured in weeks or months - it can take years to see real results on a global scale. This conversation gives a glimpse into the unique world of thought leadership in the non-profit sector, and offers valuable insights for organizational thought leaders everywhere!  Three Key Takeaways: * Curation and Digestibility are the keys to making complicated data into something a general audience can understand. * Thought Leadership isn't successful overnight. A plan and vision that spans years is needed to properly measure success. * Thought leaders need to be able to follow their instinct and not be afraid to experiment – and even fail from time to time.

Whether we realize it or not, each of us benefits from the work of the nonprofit sector. A strong nonprofit sector is key to thriving communities. At Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas, we are on a journey – a journey to play a small part in equipping the next generation of nonprofit leaders. Unlike similar shows where the guests often make their living writing, teaching, or speaking about leadership, our guests are seasoned leaders, and there is something we can learn from their experience that will make the nonprofit stronger and more effective. Every day, nonprofits feed, heal, shelter, educate, inspire, and nurture people of every age, race, and socioeconomic status. The common thread that runs through each nonprofit story is that the impact of the organization rises and falls on leadership – leadership throughout the organization and leadership at the board level. Join me, Dr. Tommy Thomas as we talk with David Williams about his leadership journey through the Houston Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity International, Make a Wish Foundation and currently – Shelters to Shutters.   Time Stamps 2:21 – David responds to the question “what's been the secret for staying with three organizations for over a decade each?” 5:24 – What's the most difficult part of working with David Williams? 7:05 – What's the most rewarding aspect of working for David Williams? 9:18 – David's early days with the Houston Food Bank 11:53 – Raising money for the Houston Food Bank 14:47 – The different competencies between the roles of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer 17:23 – David discusses the role of Boards in different sized organizations 22:24 – Board Culture – what kind of culture makes for an effective Board 25:41 – The ideal Board Chair 30:00 – How long should the term be for a Board Chair? 32:00 – Evaluating Board Meetings 36:00 – The CEO Evaluation and the Board 41:00 – “If you had a do-over in your career, what would it be?”   Links and Resources JobfitMatters Website Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas   Connect Tommy Thomas - tthomas@jobfitmatters.com Tommy's LinkedIn Profile Tommy's Twitter Profile David Williams' LinkedIn Profile

SummaryEveryone needs and deserves a home. It's our place to be safe, healthy, and loved. In this episode, we'll learn from Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International and author of the book, Our Better Angels. Jonathan will teach us about the critical failures that are keeping people from having a safe and decent place to live, as well as the solutions that work. We'll also learn about Jonathan's winding career path to CEO of Habitat, one that took him through investment banking, real estate, retail leadership, church management, and even a stint as the head coach of the Olympic men's rowing team for South Korea. Jonathan will share how he eventually found his professional home at Habitat. About Our GuestJonathan T.M. Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International, a global Christian housing organization that has helped more than 39 million people construct, rehabilitate, or preserve their homes. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and Stanford University, Jonathan has been leading Habitat since 2005 and was named the most influential nonprofit leader in America in 2017 by The NonProfit Times. He is the author of Our Better Angels: Seven Simple Virtues That Will Change Your Life and the World. Jonathan and his wife, Ashley, have three children and live in Atlanta. Useful LinksJonathan's bio: https://www.habitat.org/about/habitat-for-humanity-leadership/ceo (https://www.habitat.org/about/habitat-for-humanity-leadership/ceo) Jonathan's book: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Better-Angels-Simple-Virtues-ebook/dp/B07PBR744J (https://www.amazon.com/Our-Better-Angels-Simple-Virtues-ebook/dp/B07PBR744J) Habitat for Humanity's programs and services: https://www.habitat.org/our-work (https://www.habitat.org/our-work) A short biography of Clarence Jordan: https://www.plough.com/en/topics/faith/witness/clarence-jordan (https://www.plough.com/en/topics/faith/witness/clarence-jordan) A short biography of Rep. Millicent Fenwick https://www.historicamerica.org/journal/2021/3/11/from-fashion-editor-to-famous-representative-the-life-of-millicent-fenwick (https://www.historicamerica.org/journal/2021/3/11/from-fashion-editor-to-famous-representative-the-life-of-millicent-fenwick) About Merit LeadershipTo learn more about how you can develop ethical skills that turn peril into opportunity, visit http://meritleadership.com/ (http://meritleadership.com) Pleasant Pictures MusicJoin the https://pleasantpictures.club/ (Pleasant Pictures Music Club) to get unlimited access to high-quality, royalty-free music for all of your projects. Use the discount code HOWTOHELP15 for 15% off your first year.

Habitat for Humanity Abilene, Inc is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. It was established in 1990 and has built or rehabbed over 162 homes, helping more than 200 adults and 400 children.

We hear from three different area Habitat for Humanity organizations on this week's “Newsmakers” program. Host Ezra Wall speaks with executive directors from locations in La Crosse, Winona, and Adams/Juneau County about their efforts to assist with the ongoing housing crisis, including associated discount home-improvement Re-Stores. They also discuss recent news of the large transformational donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to Habitat for Humanity International, and 83 U.S. Habitat affiliate organizations, including La Crosse. Next, Wall speaks with multi-disciplinary artist Akiko Ostlund (pictured) about her work examining how racism is normalized in daily life. Ostlund is the current Artist in Residence for Lanesboro Arts in southeast Minnesota. Also joining the discussion is Melissa Wray, program director for Lanesboro Arts.

Welcome Tanya Weaver to the podcast this week! Tanya Weaver is the Executive Director of American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA), a role she has held since 2005. In addition to directing AFCA's day-to-day activities, Tanya frequently speaks about AFCA and AIDS to students, community organizations and religious organizations. In 2007, Tanya created and held the first Climb Up so Kids Can Grow Up, an international series of outdoor events that raises funds for AFCA. She has spent much of her life abroad involved in international development. Prior to joining AFCA, Tanya worked in Afghanistan as a Project Supervisor and later as Interim Country Director for Shelter for Life International, a global organization that provides assistance building homes and other shelters for those in need. Previously, Tanya worked with Habitat for Humanity International in Romania, Portugal, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary and Russia. Tanya's involvement with international development began early in her life. Raised in Colombia, she worked in orphanages in Colombia, Brazil and Jamaica during college summer breaks, further broadening her world view. Tanya has a Masters in Art Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. More about Tanya Weaver in her own words and why she believes she is a leader, "Fundamentally my goal is to help those in need, and I have led my life and career in that direction. So when I lead, I use that goal as my true north, and continually work to find the best ways to get there, and bring as many people as I can along with me to help." In addition, Tanya says, "As executive director of a non-profit organization for 17 years, I have a lot of experience leading people and projects." Tanya Weaver is an absolute inspiration and what she has and does do to help children and families and women around the world. Tanya is not only helping people at the American Foundation for Children with AIDS through providing medicine and immediate assistance. But, Tanya and her team are creating ecosystems that support these families and give them tools to become financially independent and successful despite their circumstances. The entrepreneur in me loves this even more and I hope you are just as inspired about this experience. She also brings individuals and families over to these sites for a vacation with a purpose. You can actually see where your money and donations go, but you can also get involved with this amazing organization. Visit them here to learn more: https://www.afcaids.org/ Visit https://www.afcaids.org/ social media pages here too: https://www.instagram.com/AFCAids/ www.facebook.com/AFCAids https://twitter.com/AFCAids Happy Motivation Monday! Listen on our website or any major platform! https://mayapinionpodcast.com/ XXX Maya Thank you so much to our sponsor, Find A CoHost! Try them out for free now, https://www.findacohost.com/ use code VIP100 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mayapinion/message

Nonprofit news:   United States To Welcome 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees The Biden Administration has announced plans to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees into the United States, according to reporting from Politico. Refugees will be allowed entry through a range of admission pathways, including “humanitarian parole,” and “immigrant or nonimmigrant visas.” Since February, the U.S. has given over $123 million in humanitarian support to Ukraine and neighboring countries, with over $1 billion in additional humanitarian funding to come in the coming months. The welcome.us website serves as a portal for Americans to get involved with refugee relief efforts for both Afghan and Ukrainian refugees. Read more ➝     MacKenzie Scott Donates $436 Million To Habitat for Humanity & Affiliates MacKenzie Scott has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International as well as 84 of its U.S. affiliates, according to reporting from the Associated Press. The donation again represents a seismic donation that eschews many of the traditional hallmarks of philanthropy by ensuring all funds are unrestricted. (Scott's donations come in the form of DAFs.) So far, MacKenzie Scott has donated $12 billion to over 1,257 groups, according to a New York Times analysis. She has also recently made donations to Planned Parenthood, Ukraine relief efforts, and other groups. Read more ➝   Summary Nonprofit workers rally for 'fair' wages at City Hall | Amsterdam News Inflation Hits Ability of Nonprofits to Provide Services, Keep Workers — and Raise Money | The Chronicle of Philanthropy Nonprofit drugmaker will soon sell insulin for $30 a vial, regardless of insurance | wpde.com 600 volunteers at local non-profit make 300,000 meals for Ukrainian refugees | WKRC  

Nonprofit news:   United States To Welcome 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees The Biden Administration has announced plans to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees into the United States, according to reporting from Politico. Refugees will be allowed entry through a range of admission pathways, including “humanitarian parole,” and “immigrant or nonimmigrant visas.” Since February, the U.S. has given over $123 million in humanitarian support to Ukraine and neighboring countries, with over $1 billion in additional humanitarian funding to come in the coming months. The welcome.us website serves as a portal for Americans to get involved with refugee relief efforts for both Afghan and Ukrainian refugees. Read more ➝     MacKenzie Scott Donates $436 Million To Habitat for Humanity & Affiliates MacKenzie Scott has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International as well as 84 of its U.S. affiliates, according to reporting from the Associated Press. The donation again represents a seismic donation that eschews many of the traditional hallmarks of philanthropy by ensuring all funds are unrestricted. (Scott's donations come in the form of DAFs.) So far, MacKenzie Scott has donated $12 billion to over 1,257 groups, according to a New York Times analysis. She has also recently made donations to Planned Parenthood, Ukraine relief efforts, and other groups. Read more ➝   Summary Nonprofit workers rally for 'fair' wages at City Hall | Amsterdam News Inflation Hits Ability of Nonprofits to Provide Services, Keep Workers — and Raise Money | The Chronicle of Philanthropy Nonprofit drugmaker will soon sell insulin for $30 a vial, regardless of insurance | wpde.com 600 volunteers at local non-profit make 300,000 meals for Ukrainian refugees | WKRC  

Lima ha crecido hasta cinco veces su tamaño en las últimas tres décadas. Esta explosión demográfica presenta desafíos para los gobiernos en la previsión de vivienda y desarrollo urbano. ¿Sabías que en Perú cerca de un 75% de la población ha realizado procesos de edificación, remodelación o ampliación sin asistencia técnica o supervisión profesional? Al ser un país centralizado y con precariedad en infraestructura, el peligro de sufrir desastres naturales es muy elevado, sobre todo porque se encuentra dentro del cinturón de fuego del Pacífico. ¿Cómo podemos mejorar la calidad y resistencia de las viviendas en el segmento unifamiliar? ¿Es rentable construir viviendas unifamiliares? Hoy, en Fieltrip viajaremos junto a Gema Stratico, Country Lead del Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter Perú de Habitat for Humanity International para adentrarnos en el mundo de la construcción de viviendas unifamiliares. Hablaremos sobre la rentabilidad de un servicio optimizado, que garantiza una experiencia de servicio generando confianza y apertura entre el cliente y la empresa constructora que garantiza una construcción adecuada y formal. La pregunta es simple ¿Cómo un segmento tan dinámico no es atendido para cumplir con sus expectativas? Personas que en su mayoría han vivido procesos “interminables” de en la construcción de su casa. ¿30 años de construcción? Nos referimos a nuestro producto de conocimiento sobre “La situación de la vivienda para la Base de la Pirámide” (Puedes descargarlo aquí https://www.ctivperu.org/investigaciones-relacionadas-con-vivienda/#:~:text=Situaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20vivienda%20para%20la%20Base%20de%20la%20Pir%C3%A1mide) describe todo el proceso de construcción, diferenciándolo por etapas y características principales de inversión en cada punto. El Guardián Constructor para atender a este nicho del mercado. Recordemos que el segmento mal llamado “autoconstrucción” no se detuvo nunca, ni en los momentos más duros de la pandemia en los que registró pícos históricos en nivel de ventas en acero, cemento, y ladrillo. Conozcamos más sobre el Guardián Constructor, su propuesta de valor y modelo de negocio que busca trasformar la oferta de construcción de viviendas unifamiliares, garantizando una adecuada calidad y legalidad. ¿Será rentable? ¿Será comercialmente viable? Escucha la entrevista completa en el último podcast de Fieldtrip #11.

Episode Notes My guests include Dwayne Spencer, President and CEO of Memphis Habitat. Recently, Habitat for Humanity International received $436 million in unrestricted giving from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Of that, Memphis Habitat received $7.5 million. He joins me to talk about that and how it will change many lives. The small town of Mason in Tipton County has been in the news a lot of late involving a potential state takeover and threat to surrender their charter because of financial mismanagement by the state Comptroller's office. State Rep. Antonio Parkinson, a member of the Black Caucus sat both sides down to try and work out an arrangement. He explains what happened. Curtis Weathers is the founder and director of The Brotherhood B2M. He will talk to us about his dedication to helping our young boys grow into successful men. That and more on the next RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm central, WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcast! Its time to talk.

Episode NotesMy guests include Dwayne Spencer, President and CEO of Memphis Habitat. Recently, Habitat for Humanity International received $436 million in unrestricted giving from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Of that, Memphis Habitat received $7.5 million. He joins me to talk about that and how it will change many lives. The small town of Mason in Tipton County has been in the news a lot of late involving a potential state takeover and threat to surrender their charter because of financial mismanagement by the state Comptroller's office. State Rep. Antonio Parkinson, a member of the Black Caucus sat both sides down to try and work out an arrangement. He explains what happened. Curtis Weathers is the founder and director of The Brotherhood B2M. He will talk to us about his dedication to helping our young boys grow into successful men. That and more on the next RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm central, WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcast!Its time to talk.

This week Seattle author and philanthropist Mackenzie Scott announced she's donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit housing group. Affiliates in Washington say they'll receive $15 million of that to buy land and repair homes.

MacKenzie Scott has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 of its U.S. affiliates — the largest publicly disclosed donation from the billionaire philanthropist since she pledged in 2019 to give away the majority of her wealth.

“What the poor need is not charity but capital, not caseworkers but coworkers. And what the rich need is a wise, honorable and just way of divesting themselves of their overabundance.” -Clarence JordanIn this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford. They discuss how Jonathan's life of faith and his corporate background prepared him to lead Habitat for Humanity, a massive global nonprofit that partners with families around the world to build better lives. Habitat is a ministry that believes partnership is the center of service. That relationship, community building, and dignity must be present. Bishop Wright and Jonathan touch on these very things, and when we follow Jesus with our best selves we walk shoulder to shoulder with the entire human family, especially those impacted disproportionately. Jonathan T.M. Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International, a global Christian housing organization that has helped more than 39 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve their homes.Since 2005, when he took the top leadership position, local Habitat organizations in all 50 states and in more than 70 countries have grown from serving 125,000 individuals each year to helping more than 4.2 million people last year build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Learn more about Habitat.

En el segmento de vivienda incremental o construcción progresiva de vivienda, también conocido como el sector de autoconstrucción, existen mitos y estigmas. Desde el TCIS de Habitat for Humanity International, trabajamos arduamente derribando creencias a través de investigación, innovación y trabajo articulado con actores, presentando oportunidades de mercado a favor de la generación de alianzas, optimización de productos o servicios que puedan significar una buena alternativa de inversión a la oferta existente y una mayor gama de servicios ad hoc para la demanda. Todo esto reflejado en lograr la construcción de casas dignas, seguras, y bien construídas. De estos estigmas, uno recurrente es el diseño arquitectónico ¿Esta prohibido hablar de “casas bonitas” en el segmento de la vivienda con fines sociales? ¿Cómo optimizar los espacios en una vivienda con un metraje limitado? ¿Es acaso el diseño arquitectónico una partida impagable para el segmento, casi una utopía? En el viaje de hoy nos acompaña Cynthia Seinfeld, Arquitecta, catedrática universitaria y fundadora de Seinfeld Arquitectos. Profesional premiada en la Bienal Nacional y diversos concursos sobre arquitectura y desarrollo urbanístico para conversar más sobre la relevancia que cobra la arquitectura dentro del segmento de vivienda con fines sociales en la actualidad. Bienvenida a bordo y gracias por estar con nosotros en fieldtrip.

Jonathan Reckford is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. Before joining Habitat, Jonathan spent most of his career in leadership positions at Goldman Sachs, Marriott, The Walt Disney Co., and Best Buy.  Since joining Habitat in 2005, Jonathan has grown Habitat from serving 125,000 individuals each year to helping more than seven million people annually. It's no surprise why he was named the most influential nonprofit leader in America in 2017. Today, he serves on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the World Economic Forum. Jonathan joins us today to share some of his story, what God is doing in and through Habitat, leadership lessons he's learned in his career, and what it means to serve God at scale. 

David Williams is CEO of Shelters to Shutters, a national 501 (c) 3 organization that transitions individuals and families from homelessness to economic self-sufficiency by educating and engaging the real estate industry to provide employment and housing opportunities. David brings has 30 years of experience leading prominent nonprofit organizations. He has had a long career serving in key roles at some of the nation's most-respected non-profits with his most recent position as President & CEO of Genesys Works, a national youth career readiness program. Previous to Genesys Works, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish America. Under Williams' leadership, the organization realized record growth with national office annual revenue more than quadrupling.  He spent 11 years at Habitat for Humanity International, rising to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer after starting his nonprofit career as Executive Director of the Houston Food Bank. Here are some key insights from this week's show: Problems and solutions are both right in front of you, you just have to pause and listen. Success in a non-profit must have clearly defined ROU, as people invest their time and money in it. Why it is important to demonstrate the value of a non-profit at an individual level. Success in any organization comes from leading people to create a culture of a joyful and productive place to work in. Prefer to watch the video? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/7O6lKRYZZwU

On this special episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (@FrankGruber) and John Guidos (@JohnGuidos) are joined by Jen Consalvo (@noreaster) and talk about drone tugboats, NFTs, alien origins, and more.” The group also celebrate the following from their networks: This week we had National Entrepreneurship Day on November 16, 2021. Global Entrepreneurship Week was recently celebrated Nov 8, 2021 – Nov 14, 2021 Huge win for the Established team and for the SBIR team at the SBA - we produced the inaugural Innovation Ecosystem Summit from the 15th - 17th. Speakers ranged from Kathryn Finney to Steve Case and Victor Hwang - over a 1K people attended and videos will be posted soon. Andrew Warner has a new book https://www.StopAskingQuestions.co @properties in Chicago goes global with Christie's deal - https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/christies-international-real-estate-selling-properties Jodie Howard & Lisa Lewis is starting a new business called “Togather” in Southern Maine We are very excited about this next step for Established Ventures portfolio company, SoLo Funds, and their SoLo Causes launch. Helping underserved communities has always been the SoLo mission, now users can also give back through partnerships with Habitat for Humanity International and United Way. See the People Magazine article here: https://people.com/human-interest/habitat-for-humanity-united-way-solo-funds-solo-causes-non-profit-rodney-williams/ Frank, Jen, and John also also invite listeners to participate in the following upcoming events: Startup of the Year then join our community and if you're one of the 100 startups selected you could be in the running. More info at http://soty.link/apply NASA iTech Cycle II Forum startup competition on Dec 8-9 - register at nasaitech.org Announced out Startup of the Year Summit is happening in Tampa on Jan 25-27 https://summit.startupofyear.com/ The Consumer Technology Association Foundation is bringing our CES Pitch Competition (https://www.cta.tech/Who-We-Are/CTA-Foundation/Pitch-Competition) sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs back live to CES 2022! The pitch event will take place Thursday, January 6th at 1:00 PM PT on the Startup Stage in Eureka Park. The group talks about these new books/articles: Agree! There are more than one ways to fry an egg. - Founders, Stop Obsessing Over Venture Funding (https://news.crunchbase.com/news/founders-vc-david-kolodny-wilbur-labs/) A drone tugboat - A tugboat made a 1,000-mile voyage around Denmark. The pilot was in Boston. (https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/inno/stories/news/2021/10/15/seamachines_nelliebly_denmark.html) Were we created by aliens in a Lab? - Our universe was made by aliens in a lab, theorises Harvard scientist (https://www.dazeddigital.com/science-tech/article/54556/1/our-universe-was-made-by-aliens-in-a-lab-says-harvard-scientist) This is kind of bonkers - How Four NFT Novices Created a Billion-Dollar Ecosystem of Cartoon Apes (https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/bayc-bored-ape-yacht-club-nft-interview-1250461/) So you're saying they are priceless? - Science proves it: Most NFTs are worthless (https://www.fastcompany.com/90695605/science-proves-it-most-nfts-are-worthless) So true - Why It Feels Like This Year Is Going By Too Quickly, According to Experts | Apartment Therapy (https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/why-this-year-is-going-by-so-quickly-36947464) New laws forming around working from home in Portugal - The government in Portugal passes a law to help remote workers (https://www.npr.org/2021/11/11/1054615000/the-government-in-portugal-passes-a-law-to-help-remote-workers) Beyond Happiness by Jenn Lim (https://jennlim.com/beyondhappiness) Beyond Diversity by Rohit Bhargava and Jennifer Brown (https://www.nonobviousdiversity.com/book/) We are also still watching the following shows/movies: Succession on HBO Max Working Moms Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 11 The Morning Show We also want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! As always, thank you for listening and feel free to reach out and let us know what you think at: somewhatfrank@est.us Get updates like this in your inbox before they hit the web by subscribing to the newsletter here: https://frankgruber.me/newsletter/  

We must do things differently to create a better future. As the founder and CEO of We First and sought-after international speaker, Simon Mainwaring is focused on helping organizations grow strategically to make a difference in the world. In today's show, Simon discusses why leading collaboratively and being an agent of change is imperative for future generations. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Intro 0:58 Simon talks about his business WeFirst, his family life, and being from Australia 2:18 Simon talks about his career path starting as an AD guy and lawyer and the brands he's worked with and how a missed call from his mother on his fathers death made him turn his life mission around 5:49 Simon talks about his book Lead With We and the message he's hopes people take from it 9:39 Michael ask Simon what companies similar to his can do to better themselves and develop a better call to action 12:41 Simon talks about the record setting summer of heat and how the global environment is constantly changing for the worse 15:24 Simon looks at the world from both an optimistic and cynical perspective on how we can regenerate our futures 17:33 Michael and Simon discuss having children and the future world we might leave behind for them and if it affects their decision to have children 18:19 Simon discusses his new book Lead With We The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future. 24:17 Simon and Michael ways that companies are reducing carbon footprints  26:30 Simon discusses the difference in brands and how inaction is still action, and the companies we should truly be supporting Simons Books: We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World  - https://www.amazon.com/We-First-Brands-Consumers-Social/dp/B006Z2W33O Lead With We - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09366493L/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0 Resources Mentioned: Habitat for Humanity - Habitat for Humanity International, generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or Habitat, is a US non-governmental, and nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1976 by couple Millard and Linda Fuller. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization. RAZR - Razer Inc., is a Singaporean-American multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, financial services, and gaming hardware. Founded by Min-Liang Tan and Robert Krakoff, it is dual headquartered in one-north, Singapore and Irvine, California, US.  Allbirds - Allbirds is a New Zealand-American company that designs and sells footwear and apparel. Allbirds' first shoe was the Wool Runner, which is made from New Zealand superfine Merino wool. The company claims to keep the brand as eco-friendly as possible and is a certified B Corporation. Prana - We reinvented the way we package and ship our clothing back in 2010, and since then, we've used roll packing, recyclable raffia ties, and other sustainable methods to reduce plastic and paper waste. Quotes Mentioned: "I think each one of us needs to do things that are relevant, authentic, specific to your business. And so all those things that you're doing to improve other parts of the world, other kind of areas of need, it's fantastic. You also can layer on top of that how you work collaboratively." "All of those things have come together to really inspired business to look at what it does differently and even more so in the last two years, the heightened awareness around the climate change" Guests Social Media Links:  Website: https://simonmainwaring.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmainwaring Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wefirst/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WeFirstTV Podcast: http://simonmainwaring.com/podcast Medium: http://simonmainwaring.medium.com/  

Action Steps: Keep the main thing the main thing. In other words, determine what feeds your soul (e.g., family, friends, prayer) and keep that central in all you do. Check in with yourself quarterly. Schedule time every three months to ensure the things you are doing line up with your purpose for that season of your life. Put your first self-check on your calendar today. Value your relationships. Invest in the ones that matter because they are the ones that will provide you with your “mirror moments.”  Create spaces to celebrate others. Even a small space to acknowledge another's commitment to positive change will help you learn to find the ways we all connect to each other. About Natosha Reid RiceNatosha Reid Rice is Habitat for Humanity International's first Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer and is leading the development and the execution of Habitat's global strategy for diversity, equity, and inclusion.In her previous role as Associate General Counsel, Natosha initiated and managed financing programs and strategies to generate sources of capital to enable Habitat affiliates to build affordable housing with families throughout the U.S. In addition to her work at Habitat, Natosha served as an Associate Pastor at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia for 11 years before joining All Saints' Episcopal Church as Minister for Public Life.  Prior to joining Habitat, she practiced law in the commercial real estate practices of Alston & Bird LLP in Atlanta, Georgia and of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York City.  Natosha is passionate about providing a voice to the voiceless and opportunities to communities that have been historically disadvantaged. She serves on the boards of the global Harvard Alumni Association's Executive Committee, Atlanta Community Food Bank, Goodwill of North Georgia, Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, and Westminster Schools. She has also been actively involved in efforts to pass legislation and policies to protect victims of human sex trafficking in Georgia, such as the passage of the Safe Harbor/Rachel's Law in 2015.   Additionally, she is a highly regarded keynote speaker and workshop facilitator and delivered her talk “If We Are More Alike Than Unalike . . .” for TEDx CentennialParkWomen.Natosha received her J.D. from Harvard Law School and her B.A. in government with honors from Harvard/Radcliffe College. Natosha is married to Corey Rice, and they are the proud parents of Kayla, Malachi, and Caleb.  For more information on Dr. Carmen Mohan and HelloHealth's services or to browse our free downloads, visit hellohealthtoday.com/hh-downloads.Follow Dr. Mohan on Instagram: @mohancarmenFollow HelloHealth on Instagram: @hellohealthtodayPlease feel free to reach out directly for more information about HelloHealth's services by contacting pr@hellohealthclinic.com.

Today's episode of HousingWire Daily continues our Women of Influence series and features an interview with Adrienne Goolsby, the Senior Vice President for U.S. and Canada operations for Habitat for Humanity International. Goolsby joined us on the show to discuss her team's work to ensure long term affordable housing in a post-pandemic worldDuring the interview, she talks about Habitat for Humanity's initiatives to help people across the globe secure safe housing, including programs like Veterans Build and Aging in Place. She also shares some of the ways that people can aid in Habitat for Humanity's mission to help people. 

Lisa Gordon, CPA, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, one of the top 10 Habitat for Humanity International affiliates in the United States. She is also a recognized leader in real estate development efforts creating high-quality public and private legacy projects. Today, Lisa joins the show to share her journey and the challenges she faced along the way. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3nWVc14 

Celebrando el día internacional del Hábitat 2021, desde el Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter de Habitat for Humanity International, queremos presentar un nuevo producto de conocimiento sobre el sector construcción enfocado en el segmento unifamiliar. "A Ladder Up: The construction sector's role in creating jobs and rebuilding emerging market economies" ha sido realizado por economistas de la Universidad de Pensilvania, la Universidad del Sur de California y la Universidad de Washington. Este PdC analiza la industria de la construcción en nueve países en los que opera el Terwilliger Center como Brasil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, México, Filipinas, Sudáfrica, Uganda y Perú, para conocer el papel de la industria en la generación de empleo. El sector de la construcción, liderada por la construcción de viviendas unifamiliares, es una enorme fuente de empleo que suele ser pasada por alto en las economías de mercado emergente. Cada millón de dólares invertido en el segmento genera un promedio de 97 empleos. La inversión en construcción unifamiliar representa una potencial situación beneficiosa para todas las personas en los países de renta baja y media, ya que genera empleos de calidad mientras llena un enorme vacío en vivienda asequible. Este PdC añade evidencia sobre el rol que cumple el sector de construcción en generar empleos en todos los niveles, desde personas con niveles bajos de educación formal técnica hasta industrias completas con presencia masificada en el mercado. Descarga el Producto de Conocimiento completo en nuestra web www.ctivperu.org En Perú y en más de 70 países en todo el mundo #SomosHabitat

As a leader, is it possible to see our struggles with COVID-19 as a gift? How about talking yourself into loving your job, even though you are struggling? My guest for this episode of True North Business is Phyllis Snodgrass, CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity. She explains how this mindset has helped her grow and lead over the years. She is a Christian leader who is making a difference with her team, with aspiring leaders, and with one of our nation's biggest community issues: Affordable Housing. You can listen and subscribe to True North Business on Apple by clicking here, on Spotify here, on the Charisma Podcast Network, or any of the platforms where you typically listen to podcasts. More about my guest:  Phyllis Snodgrass has been a leader in community engagement for over two decades. She has served as CEO of three local chambers, VP of Chamber Relations for the Texas Association of Business, and COO of the Austin Chamber of Commerce. As CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity, Phyllis works to address the critical need for affordable housing in the Austin region. Phyllis received the Executive Leadership Award from the Austin Chamber of Commerce in 2018 and was named CEO of the Year by the Austin Business Journal in 2019. Phyllis serves on the US Council for Habitat for Humanity International. You can connect with Phyllis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllissnodgrass/ More about your host:  Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby Albert sold his business to a publicly traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.  Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com  

For season one, episode four, Rob talks to Jerome Tennille from the USA. Jerome and Rob met in 2017 at a workshop about career progression for leaders of volunteer engagement. Jerome discussed his career journey and challenges us all to think differently about what career success might look like. Jerome Tennille has dedicated his life's work to creating a more positive culture of volunteering. He currently works on the Social Impact team at Marriott International where he manages the corporate employee volunteer program for Marriott's global team. He's also an appointed Commissioner for the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism for the state of Maryland. Before that, he managed volunteer services for a national 501c3 nonprofit supporting families of fallen veterans. Jerome's work has been published by VolunteerMatch, Nonprofit Information, Impakter, and Business2Community. Through his independent consulting firm, Architecting Social Good, Jerome has collaborated with numerous organizations, including Habitat for Humanity International, America's Service Commissions, Volunteer Fairfax, Serve Ohio, and Peace Through Action USA. Jerome holds a Masters of Sustainability Leadership from Arizona State University and is designated Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA). Music by Zen_Man from Pixabay

I have the privilege of having a conversation with my good friend, Chet Sears, for this episode. Chet talks about the experiences we've had together as coworkers and how he introduced me to podcast hosting so we could apply and share the training we received at The Kansas Leadership Center.Chet also shares his experience serving on the board of Habitat for Humanity to support the Wichita community and the lessons he's learned in that role.Today's GuestChet SearsChet Sears is my long time friend and former coworker. He has a passion for building relationships and serving others. Chet has applied that passion in leading others in the workplace and serving the communities in which he's lived.He currently serves on the board of the Wichita, Kansas chapter of Habitat for Humanity and is the co-host of the Hardheaded podcast.You'll LearnThe story of how Chet and I started our first podcast together and how he put his career success in my handsThe value of leaders who trust and empower their team members to pursue experiments to make progressHow Chet and I align on our core values, but are very different in how we do thingsHow to deliver results with people even when you aren't the same and don't agree on everythingThe number of houses Habitat for Humanity gives away each yearWhich of Chet's three fundamental career skills I struggle with regularlyThe story of Chet speaking up when no one else would and the impact it had on the organization3 Fundamental Career Skills from Today's Guest1. HumilityBe humble in what you do. Know you don't know it all. Be willing to learn.2. BoldnessKnow when to speak up and not pass up opportunities to say something. Avoid being a coward.3. CommunicationCommunicate well through email and in the spoken word, in one-on-one conversations and in meetings.Be brief and concise. Get to the point very quickly.Links and Resources from this EpisodeThe Kansas Leadership Center website.The book, Your Leadership Edge: Lead Anytime, Anywhere.Habitat for Humanity – International website.Habitat for Humanity – Wichita, Kansas website.5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace website.Chet Sears on LinkedIn.Hardheaded podcast website.For More InformationCheck out the full show notes on the episode page at GregHarrod.com.

Dr. Jane Vella and Peter Noteboom chat with Christine Little, Certified Dialogue Education Teacher, about the axiom “Affirmation is like oxygen – we all need it to survive.” Christine first met GLP nearly twenty years ago through her work with Habitat for Humanity International – one of the first organizations to broadly apply a learning-centered approach. Chris and Jane reflect on how this axiom builds on one of Jane's old favorites: lavish affirmations. Genuine affirmation is essential for adult learners, even if they might resist it at first! Read the transcript for the episode on our website. This show is produced by Global Learning Partners and Greg Tilton JR, with theme music by Kyle Donald. Follow us on Twitter (@GLPconsultants), Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn (@GlobalLearningPartners) for the latest updates about the show. Find out more about GLP at www.globallearningpartners.com. Like what you hear? Consider leaving us a review! Check out our sister series – Shift the Power: A Learning-Centered Podcast.

The Hilti Foundation champions the idea that adequate housing is a human right and that a safe place to call home is a prerequisite for social and economic development. In today's episode we are connecting with partners from Habitat for Humanity International and the Base Bahay Foundation to learn more about the issues surrounding sub-standard housing and the ways in which the Hilti Foundation is working to make a difference.

About Today's GuestsMichelle MageeMichelle Magee serves as the Private Grant & Development Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. In her role, Magee manages a portfolio of more than 60 grants annually that help support the organization's $27 million budget. Prior to joining Habitat Charlotte Region, Magee spent nearly a decade in the nonprofit sector working with local organizations and served in various capacities, including program management, volunteer coordination, and events. Magee graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a bachelor of arts degree in Creative Writing.  Michael Delarosa Michael Anthony Delarosa is the Director of Habitat for Humanity International's Veterans Build program. Since joining Habitat for Humanity in 2017, Michael has played a pivotal role in designing and cultivating some of the most innovative partnerships, including collaborations with veteran organizations, federal, state and local government entities, and other non-profits to create sustainable impact for active, transitioning and veterans deserve a safe, decent, and affordable place to live. Michael served as a U.S. Marine in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Hurricane Katrina.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeHabitat for Humanity International's Veterans Build Initiative Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course Understanding Why Collaboration Is Important In Supporting The Military Affiliated Population. This course is designed for community leaders interested in exploring some key components to a successful collaborative journey. You will learn how collaboration can provide the structure needed to impact the lives of military members, veterans, their families, and their caregivers. Watch this course to assist in your collaborative journey as well as hear examples of how others have used collective impact principles to better their community. You can find the course by following this link https://psycharmor.org/courses/why-collaboration-is-so-important-in-supporting-military-members-veterans-their-families-and-caregivers/  This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

Austin sits down with Marilyn Hattaway, the Executive Director of the West Orange Habitat for Humanity in Winter Garden, Florida. WATCH TO ENJOY IMAGES AND VIDEO AT: www.AfterThoughtShow.us West Orange Habitat for Humanity, Inc. was founded in 1990 at the Oakland Presbyterian Church, Oakland Presbyterian Church, Oakland, Florida and is a recognized affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Its primary goal is to build houses for God's people in West Orange County, Florida, i.e. Oakland, Ocoee, Winter Garden and Windermere. Habitat for Humanity International is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. PLEASE CLICK SUPPORT: www.afterthoughtshow.com Special Guests: Marilyn Hattaway (the Executive Director) Visit their site: www.westorangehabitat.org E-Mail them: info@westorangehabitat.org Follow them on Facebook: @WestOrangeHabitatForHumanity Visit the ReStore: 13369 W. Colonial Dr., Winter Garden, FL | (407) 905-0406 LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE to support and stay updated. Also subscribe and follow at www.AfterThoughtShow.com “After Thought" is all about our History, Heritage, and Community. Please send any inquires to austin@starsandstripesmgmt.com. #WinterGarden #WestOrange #AfterThought #WinterGardenFl #CityOfWinterGarden #WeAreWG #WeAreWinterGarden #WeareWG #WinterGardenFL #WOHFH #HabitatforHumanity #OrlandoFL #WindermereFL #WinterGardenFlorida #AffordableHousing #EastWinterGarden

TSC 92: Henry Cisneros: A Life of Service, from the Barrio to the Mayor's Office to Clinton's Cabinet Episode SummaryThe Honorable Henry Cisneros, former mayor of San Antonio and HUD Secretary, joins The Sydcast to talk about his life's work in politics from city council to the president's cabinet. Mr. Cisneros speaks of the power of local government, place-based practices, and entrepreneurial thinking in politics. Hear Mr. Cisneros's take on the atomization of our news sources, free enterprise and Latinos in Texas, how to make everyday count, and more in this episode of The Sydcast. Syd Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life. Henry CisnerosChairman of American Triple I Partners, LLC.Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors & Equity Owner,Siebert, Williams, Shank, LLC.Founder & Chairman, City ViewHenry Cisneros is Chairman of American Triple I, an infrastructure investment firm based in New York. He is also a Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors & Equity Owner of Shank Williams Cisneros & Co., L.L.C, and Principal of Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC. a national municipal and corporate finance firm. Mr. Cisneros is the Founder and Chairman of CityView, which is a partner in building more than 100 communities in 13 states, building more than 7,000 homes with a total value of over $5 billion.Mr. Cisneros' community-building career began at the local level. After serving three terms as a City Councilmember, in 1981, Mr. Cisneros became the first Hispanic-American mayor of a major U.S. city, San Antonio, Texas. During his four terms as Mayor, he helped rebuild the city's economic base and spurred the creation of jobs through massive infrastructure and downtown improvements. In 1984, Mr. Cisneros was interviewed by the Democratic Presidential nominee as a possible candidate for Vice President of the United States and in 1986 was selected as the “Outstanding Mayor” in the nation by City and State Magazine. After completing four terms as Mayor, Mr. Cisneros formed Cisneros Asset Management Company, a fixed income management firm operating nationally and ranked at the time as the second fastest growing money manager in the nation.In 1992, President Clinton appointed Mr. Cisneros to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. As a member of President Clinton's Cabinet, Secretary Cisneros has been credited with initiating the revitalization of many of the nation's public housing developments and with formulating policies which contributed to achieving the nation's highest ever homeownership rate. In his role as the President's chief representative to the nation's cities, Mr. Cisneros personally worked in more than 200 U.S. cities in every one of the 50 states.After leaving HUD in 1997, Mr. Cisneros was president and chief operating officer of Univision Communications, the Spanish-language broadcaster which has become the fifth-most-watched television network in the nation. Mr. Cisneros served on Univision's Board of Directors until 2020. Mr. Cisneros has served as President of the National League of Cities, as Deputy Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and as Vice-Chairman of Habitat for Humanity International. Mr. Cisneros remains active in San Antonio's leadership where he is former Chairman of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and BioMed SA. He is a former member of the advisory board of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Mr. Cisneros has been inducted into the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) “Builders Hall of Fame”.Mr. Cisneros has also been author or editor of several books including: Interwoven Destinies: Cities and the Nation. His book project with former HUD Secretary Jack Kemp, Opportunity and Progress: A Bipartisan Platform for National Housing Policy, was presented the Common Purpose Award for demonstrating the potential of bipartisan cooperation and Casa y Comunidad: Latino Home and Neighborhood Design was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Silver Medal in the category of best business book of 2006. In 2017 he co-authored Building Equitable Cities. Mr. Cisneros co-authored The Texas Triangle: An Emerging Power in the Global Economy, release date May 11, 2021.Mr. Cisneros holds a Bachelor of Arts and a master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Texas A&M University, where he has been designated a Distinguished Alumnus. He earned a Master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University, was a graduate assistant in urban economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, holds a Doctorate in Public Administration from George Washington University, and has been awarded more than 20 honorary doctorates from leading universities. Texas A&M University at San Antonio is the site of the Cisneros Center for Emerging Leaders. He served as an infantry officer in the United States Army. Mr. Cisneros is married to Mary Alice P. Cisneros, who from 2007–2011 served on San Antonio's City Council. They have three children – Teresa, Mercedes, and John Paul – and four grandchildren.Insights from this episode:Reflections on the values of education and how cities can provide free college education. How local government can function in entrepreneurial ways and possibilities of place-based, bottom up politics. Mr. Cisneros journey to mayor and Clinton's cabinet, along with an inside look into cabinet meetings and the interplay between policy and White House obligations. Mr. Cisneros insights into politicians like the Clintons, FDR, and Obama. Reasons why Texas won't turn blue anytime soon.Quotes from the show:“It took a lot of focus and belief in education [to get Henry and his siblings through college]. Our family has almost a secular faith in education.” — Henry Cisneros [11:24]“[Cities] can be masters of their own destinies, can be self-reliant entities, and do things of that nature [such as providing free college education] that they know they need for their goals.” — Henry Cisneros [14:32] “I wanted to do something in my life and my career of service that didn't include necessarily the formal establishment ways of service -- being in the military, being the foreign service-- but I fell in love with the notion of helping build the cities.” — Henry Cisneros [17:36] “What I found in the practices of the city government were so antiquated, so unfair, so unjust that I just couldn't abide it. And I ended up, quite against my own nature, being a firebrand, populace city council member.” — Henry Cisneros [21:24] “An entrepreneur sees a problem, and rather than walking away, it makes them crazy. And they try to fix it. They don't always succeed in fixing it, but that's what they try to do.” — Syd Finkelstein [23:22] “When you approach people with practical solutions instead of labels, like what is properly conservative or what is liberal, radical. When you're talking about solutions, you can get somewhere. We used to say, there's no democratic or republican-- no liberal or conservative-- way to pick up the garbage or to re-develop a neighborhood.” — Henry Cisneros [26:47] On place-based politics: “It's not about the department in Washington. It's not about the extended bureaucracy across the country. It's about how it appears on the ground… We kind of flipped the organizational chart upside down.” — Henry Cisneros [36:03]On the population growth in Texas: “Think about it, who's coming? It's people who are dissatisfied and escaping conditions in other states, which they regard as too progressive.” — Henry Cisneros [51:02]“A mix of things results in the Latino community not being the ingredient that's going to turn Texas blue. It's beginning to split.” — Henry Cisneros [52:23]“There's no longer broadcasting; there's narrowcasting.” — Henry Cisneros [53:43]“Learn all you can and keep an open mind. Think well of the world and other people, and let their ideas get into your world and ferment. You'll be a better person for it. You'll be a happier person. You'll be a unifier.” — Henry Cisneros [56:11]Resources MentionedInside Bureaucracy by Anthony DownsStay Connected: Syd FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastHenry CisnerosWebsite: https://www.tripleipartners.com/henry-cisneros/ Linkedin: Henry CisnerosTwitter: @henrycisnerosSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify. This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com)

Sean D. Lafferty, Eng - Founder and Chief Executive OfficerSean Lafferty is the founder and chief executive officer at EVG Extracts. As CEO, Sean oversees the strategy, engineering, extraction processes and fabrication of innovative extraction technologies.  Prior to this role, Sean was the vice president of operations and subsequently vice president, technology & strategic projects, for Blue Sun Energy, which he founded, vertically integrated, and was a board member. Under Sean's leadership, Blue Sun raised over $50MM in capital as the company commercialized several new process technologies--including a first-in-the-world commercial scale (30M gal/y) enzymatic biodiesel plant. Sean was also responsible for feedstock procurement, fuel sales/trading, oilseed breeding, farmer coop partnerships, and developing an exclusive authorized distributor network for branded fuel marketing; Blue Sun Fusion.  Sean has over 25 years of progressive leadership experience as an engineer and holds a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Colorado State University.  He lives in Evergreen, Colorado with his wife, Chris, and two children, where they team up to chase the powder of the nearby ski slopes to telemark and snowboard.Josh Dickinson, MBA - Executive Vice President Sales and Strategic RelationsJosh Dickinson is the executive vice president at EVG Extracts. As EVP, Josh is focused on the scale and growth of the business through sales and strategic relationships.   Josh combines his EPC experience in bio/agricultural processing, renewable energy and ownership of a 178 acre industrial hemp farm with his practical supply chain management, strategy, and risk mitigation skills to make impactful decisions based on data and analytics. His career began in M&A with True Value Hardware and he grew into leading national business development and sales engineering roles with Abengoa, Contech Engineered Solutions and Volt Technical Resources.  Josh is a steward of his farmland committed to organic farming practices and a 15 year servant to his community seeking to alleviate poverty with Habitat for Humanity International. He attended Lindenwood University for his bachelor of science in engineering and then Washington University in St. Louis' Olin Business School for his executive master in business administration.Josh and Sean can be reached at EVGExtracts.com***Follow the Greg Krino Show here...GregKrino.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a short review on your podcast app. It takes only a minute, and it really helps convince popular guests to join me.If you have comments or ideas for the show, please contact me at gregkrinoshow@gmail.com.

This week, Steve had the opportunity to speak with Andrew Nobbay, commercial director of Oxy Low Carbon Ventures. Andrew's advice for future generations is to be kind and give the other person the benefit of the doubt. Andrew is always willing to lend a helping hand, which truly shows through his extensive volunteer experience, including “Best Buddies International” and "Habitat for Humanity International." Andrew has been apart of Oxy for 26 years, and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures for two years, which is committed to making the world a better place and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He has played many different roles in the company ranging from the director of IT planning, financial reporting, performance improvement, and now serves as the commercial director.Learn more about the Strategic Financial Leadership podcast: https://www.strategicfinancialleadership.com/podcast

Natosha Reid Rice, the minister for Public Life at All Saints and Global DEI Officer at Habitat for Humanity International, joins “Closer Look” for Feedback Friday. Rev. Rice talks with Rose about the deadly spa shootings, communal trauma and what she feels needs to happen for healing to occur in Georgia. Rose also takes live calls from listeners who discuss their feelings about allyship as it relates to Georgia’s APPI community.

...what is "Partnership Housing"? Find out with me and Jonathan T.M. Reckford chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International, a global Christian housing organization that has helped more than 35 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve their homes. Indian River Habitat for Humanity4568 N US Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL 32967Phone: 772-562-9860 | Fax: 772-562-8732 Habitat ReStore 4580 N US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32967 

A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, Grant McCandless taught ethics and philosophy in community college before enrolling at Harvard to study American religious history as well as nonprofit management. While there he became an advisor to Habitat for Humanity International on their new interfaith inclusion initiative and withdrew from Harvard to do strategic planning for the nonprofit at their headquarters. He earned an MBA at Emory University in Atlanta and is now a consultant to the housing industry in Las Vegas, Nevada.Art Direction and Design by Molly Keene Music by Yakov Fleischmann

For the Centre’s 2020 Report on ‘Civil Society Innovation and Urban Inclusion’, we’re speaking with inspirational innovators from civil society organisations (CSOs) around the world to hear the stories of their advocacy and programming work to make cities more inclusive. In this episode, Sanjee Singh, Director – International Housing Programs at Habitat for Humanity International, tells us about the organisation’s Global Urban Approach, a comprehensive housing ecosystem strategy, driven by people, public and private partnerships. Sanjee describes how the co-creation through these partnerships of context-relevant and evidence-based interventions at three different levels – community, market and policy – have transformed the living conditions for low-income communities in Monrovia, Liberia and Asunción, Paraguay, and led to longer-term systematic changes in the whole affordable housing sector. Explore the Centre’s ‘Civil Society Innovation and Urban Inclusion’ report: http://icscentre.org/innovationreport from November 2020. Find out more about Habitat for Humanity International at their website: https://www.habitat.org/, or you can contact Sanjee by email at SSingh@habitat.org. This podcast is kindly supported by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and its Strong Cities 2030 initiative. Promoting global collaboration and knowledge sharing for sustainable urban development. Find out more about Stronger Cities 2030 at: https://www.kas.de/en/strong-cities-2030.

No one in Los Angeles is tackling the affordable housing quite like Habitat for Humanity LA! Erin (CEO) & Darrell (SVP of Community Development) discuss their 20-year tenure with "green-building", LEED certification, and other innovations in the single-family and community development space. From denim insulation and drought-tolerant landscaping to new partnership initiatives with for-profit developers, you'll be impressed and encouraged by how HabitatLA has used sustainability to encourage lower energy costs for first-time homeowners as well as those needing renovation and weatherization of their existing homes. Episode Sponsor: www.sustainablehomesofthefuture.comContact Host: info@shfbuild.com Erin Rank (President, CEO): Erin Rank began her service with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) as a volunteer in 1995 and became the affiliate’s first employee in 1998. When Erin began her tenure, the affiliate was building one or two homes a year. Since she became president and CEO, Habitat LA has built, renovated or repaired more than 900 homes. Her ability to develop and implement strategies for success and her ability to understand market trends and respond strategically has helped the affiliate maintain its production goals despite fluctuating economic and real estate markets over the years.  She has served on Habitat for Humanity International’s U.S. Council, which oversees policy making for all U.S. affiliates of Habitat for Humanity, including the top position that can be held by an affiliate leader, Vice Chair.  She has also served as the Chair of the Board of Housing CA.  Her accolades include being named among the “Top 100 Irish Americans” by Irish American Magazine and she was named as “Alumni of the Year” by Pepperdine University in 2013. She received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Missouri and a Master of Arts from Pepperdine University. Darrell Simien (SVP of Community Development): Darrell Simien is the Senior Vice President of Community Development of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. Joining the Habitat LA team in 2010, Darrell has the responsibility of managing the construction, real estate, and forward planning efforts for the Affiliate. With over 20 years of experience in the construction and real estate industry, both in the public and private sector, Darrell has been responsible for the development and construction of over 1,000 affordable housing units in the Los Angeles County area. In addition, Darrell created and managed programs aimed to increase access and affordability for first time homebuyers while working for the City of Long Beach. A native of Los Angeles, Darrell holds a Bachelor’s degree with the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master’s degreewith the University of Southern California. Show Notes:Habitat for Humanity LA: https://www.habitatla.org/Habitat for Humanity International: https://www.habitat.org/ 

This week Carolina Guerrero, Photo Editor for Habitat for Humanity International, discusses capturing the humanity behind a story and the responsibility of giving voice to lesser known photographers to tell that story. She speaks to the excitement of working with new photographers; there’s a temptation to control as much as you can by being as close as you can to a project, but that you need to leave room for collaborative surprises to provide perspective. We dig through the differences in working for a non-profit and a cooperation. Lastly, we break down the value of intention and the need to know the story you’re telling before you shoot it, even if you’re finding it on the editing table. Show Notes --www.womenphotograph.comhttps://diversify.photo

In 2019, U.S. Bank donated $60 million to charitable organizations and employees volunteered 334,000 hours to good causes. In this episode of Cause Talk Radio, Megan speaks to Sophie Rich Senior Vice President and Foundation Managing Director for US Bank about how their charitable giving has evolved over the years and gotten much more focused on strengthening communities at work, home and play. They talk about their long-standing partnership with Habitat for Humanity International and how that relationship has also evolved alongside the Bank’s social impact strategy. They also discuss the pivots US Bank has had to make due to the Covid-19 pandemic and how the company is becoming more comfortable elevating stories of impact more publicly. Mentioned Links US Bank Community Possible Page

In 2019, U.S. Bank donated $60 million to charitable organizations and employees volunteered 334,000 hours to good causes. In this episode of Cause Talk Radio, Megan speaks to Sophie Rich Senior Vice President and Foundation Managing Director for US Bank about how their charitable giving has evolved over the years and gotten much more focused on strengthening communities at work, home and play. They talk about their long-standing partnership with Habitat for Humanity International and how that relationship has also evolved alongside the Bank’s social impact strategy. They also discuss the pivots US Bank has had to make due to the Covid-19 pandemic and how the company is becoming more comfortable elevating stories of impact more publicly. Mentioned Links US Bank Community Possible Page

In 2019, U.S. Bank donated $60 million to charitable organizations and employees volunteered 334,000 hours to good causes. In this episode of Cause Talk Radio, Megan speaks to Sophie Rich Senior Vice President and Foundation Managing Director for US Bank about how their charitable giving has evolved over the years and gotten much more focused on strengthening communities at work, home and play.We talk about their long-standing partnership with Habitat for Humanity International and how that relationship has also evolved alongside the Bank’s social impact strategy. We also discuss the pivots they’ve had to make due to the Covid-19 pandemic and becoming more comfortable elevating stories of impact more publicly.Mentioned LinksUS Bank Community Possible Page

Diversity impacts everything around us. For proof, we need only consider the experience of today’s guest, Karen Haycox, CEO of Habitat for Humanity New York City. Haycox leads an organization that battles housing inequities in one of the most diverse cities in the world, and she possesses a trove of knowledge and perspective on the topic. Today we explore how issues relating to race, class, and gender (like single motherhood) are deeply intertwined with the work of Habitat NYC. Haycox speaks about all of this, plus how things have changed amidst COVID-19 and the current movement for racial equality in our country. Episode Highlights. Haycox discusses: Diversity within Habitat for Humanity, how it relates to Habitat’s roots in 1970s Georgia, and the importance of representation within organizations. Diversity among the people served by Habitat, and how old race-related issues surrounding housing are still painfully prevalent today. Her own beliefs and experiences, as a white ally for racial justice, and the imperative act of using her own voice. “I am an awkward ally. I will use the wrong terms, say the wrong things. But I am committed to learning and doing better and amplifying the messages that I am hearing from my friends and colleagues who are leading this charge.” — Karen Haycox To get involved, visit Habitat NYC on Facebook or go to HabitatNYC.org. Have Questions? PrestigePEO is here to help you in these uncertain times, with expertise on Human Resources, Payroll Management, and Employee Benefits. Contact Us Today at 888-PEO-PEO1 or go to prestigepeo.com. Karen Haycox has been CEO of Habitat for Humanity NYC since 2015. Before that, she was VP of Fund Development at Southwest Solutions in Detroit, MI and held senior fundraising positions at the headquarters of Habitat for Humanity International in Atlanta, GA. She has also been involved in several of Habitat's global disaster response efforts. Habitat NYC is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Founded in 1984, Habitat for Humanity New York City has served more than 1,500 families through home construction and preservation. Habitat NYC brings New Yorkers together to create equitable solutions for New York’s needs around affordable housing.

Life University Vice President of University Advancement Dr. Gilles Lamarche hosts another Today’s Conversations on Leadership session with Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, Associate General Counsel for Real Estate and Finance at Habitat for Humanity International, Inc.

Habitat for Humanity is more than you think, especially in New York City. Karen Haycox, CEO of Habitat for Humanity in NYC, channels 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, in addition to experience in the for-profit sector. She is involved in several organizations supporting LGBTQ+ and affordable housing causes in New York City. In this episode, Haycox discusses internal and external challenges of leading Habitat NYC through COVID-19. She offers valuable insight on the similarities in running nonprofit and for -profit organizations. As well as the true value and reward of doing work that makes a difference in the world. Today, we discuss: The lesser known work of Habitat NYC, including financial lending for low-income housing cooperatives, and more. Habitat’s unique part in NYC’s COVID-19, how it turned from a health crisis to a housing crisis, and how it has reshaped Habitat’s role for the people it serves. A hint toward a significant development in the way Habitat NYC makes a difference in people’s lives. “I have worked as hard or harder in the nonprofit sector. The difference for me is, when I put my head on my pillow at the end of the day, I believe that I am making a difference in the world.” — Karen Haycox To get involved, explore Habitat NYC on Facebook or visit HabitatNYC.org. Have Questions? PrestigePEO is always available to help you navigate these uncertain times with regard to Human Resources, Employee Benefits and Payroll Management. Call Us Today at 888-PEO-PEO1 or contact us at prestigepeo.com. Karen Haycoxis a leader in affordable housing who became CEO of Habitat NYC in August of 2015. Before Habitat NYC, Karen was Vice President of Fund Development at Southwest Solutions in Detroit, MI and held several senior fundraising positions at Habitat for Humanity's International headquarters in Atlanta and has played major roles in Habitat's global disaster response efforts. Habitat for Humanity New York Cityis an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Founded in 1984, Habitat NYC has served over 1,500 families in New York City through home preservation and construction. Habitat NYC brings thousands of New Yorkers together each year to create solutions for New York’s affordable housing needs.

I feel privileged and honored to kick off this season by introducing today’s guest, a leader in the service arena, Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International and author of Our Better Angels: Seven Simple Virtues that Will Change Your Life. Habitat for Humanity began in the 1970s as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Habitat has helped more than 29 million people gain access to new or improved housing.

Substance abuse adds another layer of complexity to the divorce process. So, what do you need to consider if you’re divorcing an addict? And what if you’re struggling with alcoholism or drug abuse yourself? Attorney Aaron Thomas is the Founder of Aaron Thomas Law, a family law practice based in Atlanta, Georgia. Aaron began his legal career in 2002 as an in-house staff attorney for Habitat for Humanity International. He also served as a trial attorney in the Dekalb County Public Defender’s office for four years before starting his own practice and shifting his focus exclusively to family law in 2007. On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Aaron joins Katherine to discuss how substance abuse impacts the divorce process. He explains how drug addiction and alcoholism affect a judge’s decision-making around child custody, child support, division of assets and spousal support. Listen in to understand how Aaron handles a case differently when he represents the addicted party and learn what you should think about as the spouse of an addict considering divorce. Topics Covered Why substance abuse is rarely used as grounds for divorce even if that’s the issue How alcoholism and drug addiction impact child custody When (and why) a judge might award the addicted spouse a lesser share of the marital assets How Aaron handles a case differently when he represents the addicted party The trend toward seeing addiction as an illness vs. criminal activity Why it’s exceptionally challenging to represent the spouse of an addict The consequences of making your spouse’s addiction public in the divorce process Why a judge might base child support on the amount the addicted party SHOULD be making What a judge considers before awarding alimony to the addicted party Aaron’s advice to the spouse of an addict considering divorce Connect with Aaron Thomas Aaron Thomas Law: https://www.aaronthomaslaw.com/ Connect with Katherine Miller The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/ Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/ Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1 The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246 Email: katherine@westchesterfamilylaw.com Call (914) 738-7765

Interview with:JOHN ASHCROFT graduated with honors from Yale University in 1964 and received a law degree from the University of Chicago in 1967. He was an associate professor on the business faculty at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield. He and his wife, Janet, have coauthored two business law textbooks, in addition to authoring numerous professional articles. He was appointed state auditor in 1972, was elected state attorney general in 1976, and was reelected in 1980. He is a former president of the National Association of Attorneys General. He was appointed by the Reagan administration to serve on the U.S. Attorney General’s Task Force on Family Violence in 1983 and in 1986 was appointed to the Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Affairs. He has served as chair of the Education Commission of the States, the Republican Governors Association, and the National Governors Association. Ashcroft was elected governor of Missouri in 1984 and held that office until 1993. He went on to win election to the U.S. Senate where he served from 1995 to 2001. In 2000, he was named U.S. Attorney General by President George W. Bush. He resigned in 2004 and took a teaching position at Regent University.Lieutenant General MICK KICKLIGHTER served in the military for over 35 years. Following his retirement as a Commander of the United States Army Western Command in 1991, he became the Inspector General of the Department of Defense. He also served as the Deputy Under Secretary of the Army for International Affairs, and in 2001, was honored with a nomination by the President to become the Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs. During his time as a public servant, Mick also served on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity International and held the Chairman position for three years. He currently serves as the Director and Principal Investigator of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Program, a research organization through the George Mason University School of Law.America the Beautiful - Performed by: U.S. Army Brass Quintet

A detailed discussion on leadership with Mrs. Natosha Reid Rice, the first Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Habitat for Humanity International. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The following is a conversation between Jonathan Reckford, Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity International and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Business of Giving. In this interview, Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, shares the following: • The growing housing crisis • The need to maintain capacity to respond at scale during recover phase • The importance of core values guiding organization's response in a crisis.

Habitat for Humanity International is Engage for Good’s Golden Halo Award Winner for Nonprofits this year, honored for their excellent work with corporate partners, particularly through their ‘Home Is the Key” signature cause initiative started 4 years ago.In this episode of Cause Talk Radio, Megan interviews Habitat’s CEO Jonathan Reckford first about how they’re responding to and impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and then about their corporate partner journey, how Habitat measures meaningful outcomes and the evolution in corporate partners Jonathan has personally witnessed from CSR 1.0 to ESG.Links & NotesHabitat for Humanity International Website Habitat for Humanity on Twitter

Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity presents DALLAS UNPLUGGED In this episode, Tosha Herron-Bruff sits down with Natosha Reid Rice, Associate General Counsel of Habitat for Humanity International. They talk about Habitat on the Hill 2020, the Cost of Home initiative, home affordability, and what matters most to the community here in Dallas. Follow Dallas Unplugged on iTunes & Spotify. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DONATE TODAY! http://bit.ly/dallashabitatdonate Check out our website and other social media pages for more info! http://www.dallasareahabitat.org/ http://www.facebook.com/dallashabitat http://www.twitter.com/DallasHabitat http://www.linkedin.com/company/dalla...

In today's episode Ally becomes the mother she was always meant to be. Habitat for humanity is doing some awesome things and we talk to Adrienne Goolsby, Habitat for Humanity International’s senior vice president. Like usual trump tweets some not so great things so we make a game of it; Who Tweeted It: Trump V Brittney.

Habitat for Humanity, which started as a grassroots effort on a community farm in Southern Georgia, now works in communities across all 50 U.S. states and more than 70 countries. The organization’s astounding growth is due in part to its focused mission: help people (29 million to date) obtain a safe place to sleep at night and the stability and self-reliance to build better lives. Colleen Finn Ridenhour, Chief Development Officer at Habitat for Humanity International, joined Purpose 360 to discuss the organization’s evolution and ongoing innovation. Listen for Colleen’s insights on:Balancing very different needs in communities around the world, without losing focus on Habitat’s missionHow Habitat’s model integrates robust and meaningful employee volunteerism opportunities, and how corporates can supercharge effortsHow corporations can leverage their partnerships with NGOs, including Habitat. How Habitat built an ecosystem around its core home-building model, including its retails ReStores to generate revenueLinks & NotesHabitat for Humanity InternationalHabitat’s historyVolunteer with your local HabitatImpactColleen Finn Ridenhour on LinkedIn

In this episode, Katelynn Harris speaks with Carley Ruff, Director of State and Local Relations for Habitat for Humanity International, about the Cost of Home campaign, Habitat for Humanity's first national advocacy campaign, launched earlier this year. Katelynn and Carley's conversation includes the goals of the campaign, recent successes in communities around the country, and what local housing finance agencies are able to do to participate.

Do Good: This show benefited Habitat for Humanity International's Disaster Response Fund. We interviewed the amazing, knowledgeable, and dedicated Erin Goodyear.Through Habitat’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Response program, Habitat provides shelter assistance, education, training and partnerships to the affected individuals who find themselves in unthinkable situations.When a disaster strikes, the loss of a home can leave you at your most vulnerable. Habitat works to rebuild communities in these circumstances, moving them from ruin to recovery.In the face of disaster, Habitat for Humanity International provides:Housing needs arising from natural disasters and emergency conflicts, including sustainable shelter and housing solutions.Education, training and partnership solutions to those in need of our relief services.Expertise in technical information, program design and implementation, and disaster response policies, protocols and procedures.Preventative support and information for disaster-prone areas.Year-round preparedness efforts to ensure we are ready when something happens.The most basic needs become both scarce and dire in the event of an emergency: health, water, shelter, sanitation, livelihoods, safety and education, among others. Habitat believe that safe, reliable shelter provides the foundation from which all of these things can begin to reemerge during the relief and rebuilding process.Act Now: Read about current and past disaster response.Learn about the preventative measures Habitat takes to reduce vulnerabilities and build community resilience.Explore the various volunteer opportunities within our Disaster Risk Reduction and Response program.Donate to the Disaster Risk Reduction and Response program.Feel Good: I tried stand up for the first time and thought that felt pretty good!Instagram: dogoodfeelgoodshowtwitter: @dogoodshowgmail: dogoodfeelgoodshow@gmail.comShout-out to our real life sponsor: Sage and Sunshine Designs. Don't forget to use promo code: dogood for 15% off your first purchase and NOT free-shipping!DoGoodFeelGood is a Grassroots Comedy DC podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alert! We have an official former videographer for the one, the only BERNIE SANDERS!His name - Scott Williams and he says bad words.Scott Williams is an award winning art director and developer. He performs work for advertising agencies, news outlets, and startups. In his spare time, he volunteers as a Rainbow Build committee member at Habitat for Humanity. He has won an ADDY award in the non-traditional category. Most recently, his work for Sentara Health Systems with Red Orange Design won a 2018 SUMMIT Award for Emerging Media. While at Crispin Porter + Bogusky he learned that you should never think too small.We discuss what it's like to follow your dreams, be creative, live in a van and then die. ..that's right. Our guest tells it like it is.do good: Our guest inspires you to chase your dreams and discusses the importance of a life with limited possessions, but lots of drive!feel good: We are joined by someone who has touched Bernie Sanders.Upcoming LIVE shows:Benefiting Habitat for Humanity International: 7:30 PM: September 26, 2019 at DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern. Get tix here!Instagram: dogoodfeelgoodshowtwitter: @dogoodshowgmail: dogoodfeelgoodshow@gmail.comShout-out to our real life sponsors: Grassroots Comedy DCSage and Sunshine Designs. Don't forget to use promo code: dogood for 15% off your first purchase and NOT free-shipping! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

:::podcastception:::For the first time in Do Good Feel Good history, we welcome another podcast to the show - Jacksonville's own, Cup to Cup!Cup to Cup is just a bunch of guys talking about random but very entertaining man stuff like sports, beer, super heros, and more! Best of all - their fans actually interact with the pod! It's a super funny and enlightening show - featuring ZERO politics.On this episode we welcome Cup to Cup profounder and producer, Jason - "a Florida raised, a Florida State University grad, Florida resident and Florida hater (the state and university). He’s the friend that you handle in small doses but need around to make things a little more interesting. He has few hobbies, loves his patient and beautiful wife, has 2 kickass labs and also owns the Packers. On the show, he’s the one in the background trying to keep the crew on track, talking about random things he finds on Instagram, that no one cares about. Jason’s skills can be easily described in 4 words; jack of useless trades." We also have the pleasure of hearing from that previously mentioned very patient and beautiful wife. :)do good: Cup to Cup is sponsoring a local beer and mac n cheese competition (yet to be named) in Jacksonville, to benefit rescued pups! more deets to come!feel good:: We are recording in a special beer making room at Fishweir Upcoming LIVE shows:Benefiting Habitat for Humanity International: 7:30 PM: September 26, 2019 at DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern. Get tix here!Instagram: dogoodfeelgoodshowtwitter: @dogoodshowgmail: dogoodfeelgoodshow@gmail.comShout-out to our real life sponsors: Grassroots Comedy DCSage and Sunshine Designs. Don't forget to use promo code: dogood for 15% off your first purchase and NOT free-shipping! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Annnddd we're back!At long last we've returned to bring you the freshest content! This episode is legit but contains no guests because we just had too much to talk about ourselves #narcissistsDo Good: On June 12, Habitat for Humanity International's first national advocacy campaign to address home affordability officially launched! The campaign name? COST OF HOME ! While Lauren was instrumental in the build out of this campaign, all opinions are her own!Feel Good: The gang is back together and recording again.Important stuff:New segments!! Shoot That Was Stupid, How Tired Are We?Live show announcement! waiting for Chris to give me contentEmployment Opportunity! We are looking for an intern: we will pay you 10 cents per tweet, up to 5 tweets per day.Instagram: dogoodfeelgoodshowtwitter: @dogoodshowgmail: dogoodfeelgoodshow@gmail.comShout-out to our real life sponsor: Sage and Sunshine Designs. Don't forget to use promo code: dogood for 15% off your first purchase and NOT free-shipping!DoGoodFeelGood is a Grassroots Comedy DC podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

TODAY’S TOPIC The Treatment Advocacy Center is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness. The organization promotes laws, policies and practices for the delivery of psychiatric care and supports the development of innovative treatments for and research into the causes of severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Mr. Snook is the executive director of the Treatment Advocacy Center. He has more than 15 years of policy and advocacy experience at both the federal and state levels. Prior to joining the Treatment Advocacy Center, John Snook worked on policy issues at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and at Habitat for Humanity International. Mr. Snook is a staunch advocate of mental illness reform, working first with the West Virginia Supreme Court on mental health issues and then at the Treatment Advocacy Center. He received his J.D. from the George Mason School of Law and his B.A. from Washington & Jefferson College. This conversation focuses on: Police encounters with persons with mental illness Assisted Outpatient Treatment Access to mental health care Diversion The conversation was recorded on April 26, 2019 & May 15, 2019. RESOURCES & LINKS The Treatment Advocacy Center: https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/ The Treatment Advocacy Center’s Background Papers: https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/evidence-and-research/learn-more-about John Snook’s Bio: https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/about-us/staff/3187 ANNOUNCEMENTS Please visit us & subscribe at https://forensicinservice.com For closed caption please visit https://forensicinservice.com/videos EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE USED IN THIS EPISODE Steve Koonz. used an Audio Technica ATR2005 microphone, running its XLR cable into a Mackie Mix 8 and its USB cable into a HP Envy laptop. Both the Mackie Mix 8 (Main Out L) & the HP Envy (Headphone Jack) were then routed to the left and right channels of a Zoom H4n Pro digital recorder. For editing purposes, the digital recorder was set up to record the channels independent of the other. Steve Koonz used Google Voice for the call. The show was edited in Audacity and Auphonic. We do not have an affiliate relationship with any of these companies mentioned here. CITATIONS Our artwork, Blocked Thoughts, was handpainted by Steve Koonz’s daughter Jenn Koonz, Ph.D. It was then digitalized with our logo by Steve K. Jenn’s work is used with her permission. Our intro and outro music was written and produced by Adam Price. Adam’s father is Dr. Stephen Price--co-host of our show. Adam’s music was used with his permission. This episode was recorded and produced by Steve Koonz. Forensic InService podcast is licensed under Creative Commons (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0). You are free to copy and redistribute this material in any medium or format. These freedoms cannot be revoked for as long as you follow the license terms. You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate whether changes were made, and, if so, you shall not suggest that we endorse those changes. You shall not use this material for commercial purposes, and any derivatives created from this material may not be distributed. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode  

As the CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, Carolina alumnus Jonathan Reckford knows a thing or two about the value of home. “When you think about the idea of home, it’s really a foundation and a launching pad for the kind of lives we want everyone to have the opportunity to have," said Reckford, who graduated from Carolina in 1984 with a degree in political science. The Chapel Hill native will return home on Sunday to deliver Carolina’s Commencement address, in which he will challenge the Class of 2019 to aspire toward bigger ambitions. “I think sometimes we settle to lightly for either material things or for short-term happiness against that deep reward of finding real joy that comes from deep relationships and losing yourself in a purpose bigger than yourself,” he said. On this week’s episode, Reckford will share the experiences he had at Carolina that served as a launching pad for his career of serving others.

As one of the largest of 1,500 U.S. affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International, and the largest nonprofit homebuilder in Atlanta and Fulton County, Atlanta Habitat delivers dramatic results and makes a positive difference in more than one way. Lisa Gordon, President/CEO of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity joins us on our Around Atlanta episode to […] The post Atlanta Habitat Changes Lives, Streets, Blocks and Entire Neighborhoods appeared first on Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

How important are communication skills to overall business success? What communication abilities do all great leaders share? What communication blunders do we commonly commit that might limit our career potential? Episode 98 of The Communication Guys podcast is “How the Best Get to the Top,” where The Guys interview Valerie Norton, Chief People Officer of Habitat for Humanity International, about the critical role of communication skills in career advancement.

Sonia Zamborsky is the Director of Product Field Support & Communications, Digital Globalization at Marriott International. Based at Marriott's headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, she also serves as the Communications Director for ONE Marriott, the company's LGBTQ and Straight-Ally Associate Network, which has nearly 2,500 members worldwide. With a B.A. in International Affairs from The George Washington University, Sonia gained some first-hand entrepreneurial experience in back in 1998, when she co-founded a successful web-applications development company called Corporate Zen, Inc. As the CEO of Corporate Zen, she successfully led a team of 12 people and built a global client base. In 2004, Sonia helped Corporate Zen transition to new ownership, and then went on to join Marriott International in the role of Senior Project Manager. In the years since then, she has served as Marriott's Director of eCommerce Product Development and as Communications Director, before taking on her current role in 2012. Sonia is an intrepid world traveler with a passion for cross-cultural understanding. In addition to her work, she also serves as a Global Village volunteer with Habitat for Humanity International, and as a Team Leader for Marriott International's annual global community-service day.   Links: Marriott International website Marriott International on LinkedIn Marriott International on Facebook Marriott International on Instagram Marriott International on Twitter Starwood Hotels & Resorts website ONE Marriott website Sonia on LinkedIn Sonia on Twitter  

Tjada shares the struggles and triumphs of having a big job dedicated to serving others while also working hard to be an active and involved parent.

Looking for a challenge? Try managing a project whose stakeholders represent a cross section of cultures, languages, and even governments; where funding can come from multiple sources, often many steps removed, physically and culturally, from the beneficiaries; and where the results can’t be measured in any meaningful way until months or years after project completion. Welcome to the world of International Development. In this episode we hear from three experts, who have been in the field (literally) for decades – in Brazil, Turkey, and Zambia – to learn about what it takes to bring these types of projects into being, and then shepherd them to completion. Listen, learn, and get a free PDU! PM Point of View® (PM-POV) is a podcast series produced by Final Milestone Productions and PMIWDC. PM-POV allows our membership and the public at large to listen to brief and informative conversations with beltway area practioners and executives as they discuss various perspectives on project management -- its uses, its shortcomings, its changes, and its future. Listeners can send comments and suggestions for topics and guests to pm-pov@pmiwdc.org. PM Point of View® is a registered trademark of M Powered Strategies, Inc. PDUs Awarded:  1 PDU Information Earn education PDUs in the PMI Talent Triangle for each podcast you listen to — over 11.25 PDUs by listening to the entire series! Use the following information in PMI's CCRS system to register the PDUs for this podcast: PDU Category: Online or Digital Media Provider Number: C046 Activity Number: PMPOV0042 PDU Claim Code: 4634DFDY73 PDUs for this episode: 1 » More PM-POV Episodes About the Speakers Amy Davis   Catholic Relief Services Project Director Amy is a microfinance specialist with over 25 years of international experience. She is currently the Project Director for the Expanding Financial Inclusion Africa contract managed by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and funded by The MasterCard Foundation, operating in four countries—Burkina Faso, Senegal, Uganda and Zambia—designed to serve 500,000 SILC members over 4 years. Prior to returning to CRS, Amy was the COP managing the highly successful USAID Rwanda Integrated Improved Livelihoods Program – “Ejo Heza”, a complex integrated rural livelihoods program funded by USAID Feed the Future which reached 175,000 Rwandans with effectively phased integrated services focused on nutrition, agricultural production and microfinance. The majority of her work has been in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on East and West Africa, including 20 years in microfinance, including savings-led approaches, microfinance institution management, new product development, financial education and consumer protection. Amy has managed start-up operations for leading global microfinance networks, such as FINCA International and Catholic Relief Services and provided strategic planning, program management, technical assistance and fund-raising support for emerging microfinance institutions. As a consultant, she targeted strategic issues for microfinance institutions while providing key advice to NGO networks and multi-lateral institutions, such as The SEEP Network, Catholic Relief Services, FINCA International, Habitat for Humanity International, the UNDP and The World Bank. She also facilitated the SEEP Social Performance Working Group and Practitioner Learning Program. Amy is a founding member and former President of the Board of Directors of Women Advancing Microfinance (WAM) International. Amy has lived and worked in Senegal (where she was a Peace Corps Volunteer), El Salvador, Uganda, Haiti, Burkina Faso, Rwanda and now residing in Zambia.   Peter Pfeiffer   PMI Ethics Member Advisory Group Mr. Pfeiffer holds a PhD degree in Sociology of Development and has been into Project Management for over thirty years as a manager, lecturer, trainer and process facilitator, mainly in the field of International Development in Latin-America, Africa and Asia. He worked as a consultant with World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, UNDP, European Commission, German Cooperation for International Development (GIZ), German Development Bank (KfW), and others, as well as national development institutions, foundations and Corporate Social Responsibility projects. His practice areas are International Development, Organizational Development, Project and Program Management and process facilitation. He has several publications including books, chapters and articles on project management and organizational development. Mr. Pfeiffer is co-founder of the Project Management Institute Rio de Janeiro Chapter, and certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) since 1999. He currently serves as a volunteer in the PMI Ethics Member Advisory Group.   Haluk ÜÇEM   Fichtner GmBH Haluk ÜÇEM was born in Turkey in 1968 and graduated from the university in February 1990. Since than after some working experienc e in Design and Construction business on site for internationally funded contracts by WB, KfW, EU, EBRD, EIB he began his career on Contract Management. Mr. ÜÇEM worked for Central Finnace and Contracts Unit of Turkey between 2003 and 2008 for 5 years for the contract management of contracts funded by EU. Afterwards he has been working for Fichtner GmBH of Germany who is giving consultancy services for the infrastructure such as wastewater treatment and waste treatment for the international donors. Mr.ÜÇEM is in charge of tender preparation, contracting as well as the Contract Management of the Contracted projects. He has deep knowledge in EU’s Practical Guide (PRAG) which is used for tendering of EU funded works as well as FIDIC Contract Conditions whcich is widely used in IF contracts.    

A commitment to environmental responsibility as a principle of her faith powers everything Heather Warman does. Warman is the executive director of the Kentucky Environmental Foundation. She speaks regularly on green building, sustainable design, recycling, and reuse. Warman is an avid proponent for green building initiatives in Kentucky. She has volunteered locally with American Cancer Society, the U.S. Green Building Council, Bluegrass Junior Women’s Club, and American White Water which focuses on river protection issues. Warman’s commitment to help in the community is not just limited to Kentucky. She has traveled to over 21 countries to bring proper sanitation and nutrition information to developing countries. Warman has also worked with Habitat for Humanity for over nine years, Habitat for Humanity International for one year, and has served on several boards of directors and councils. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association (HBA), was the Chair for the HBA Green Council, and 2012 Chair of the Mid-West Energy Conference. She currently serves as an education committee liaison for the US Green Build Council. Warman lives in Lexington, Ky, with her daughter Emma.

Concord Leadership Group founder Marc A. Pitman helps leaders, especially in nonprofits, lead their teams with more effectiveness and less stress. He’s the author of “Ask Without Fear!®,” the executive director of TheNonprofitAcademy.com, and an Advisory Panel member of Rogare, a prestigious international fundraising think tank. Marc’s expertise and enthusiasm engages audiences around the world and has caught the attention of media organizations as diverse as The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Al Jazeera, SUCCESS Magazine, and Fox News. Marc tweets regularly at @marcapitman. He is the husband to his best friend and the father of three amazing kids. And if you drive by him on the road, he’ll be singing 80’s tunes loud enough to embarrass his family! Over the past 16 years, Marc’s organizational and leadership coaching and trainings have helped tens of thousands of nonprofits advance their missions, meet revenue goals, and improve the lives of their staff and supporters including clients like the Maine Public Broadcasting Network, Georgetown University, In Defense of Animals, Habitat for Humanity, and the Association of the U.S. Army. Marc’s first move toward leadership coaching in nonprofits began in 1997 in his first fundraising position. At the time, he was coached by his boss, a skilled fundraiser, through asking for major gifts in a final phase of a multimillion dollar campaign. Coaching quickly helped Marc get comfortable with asking for large gifts and keeping the relationships with donors long after the campaign was over. In the early 2000’s, Marc was promoted to a leading role in a development office. But as is typical in nonprofits, his new position required him to still meet the goals of his previous position. So he engaged a leadership coach to help meet the sometimes conflicting demands that were arising. Leadership coaching helped him identify and leverage his core talents, better understand the people he worked with, and shape the fundraising work to shape goals in concert with his strengths and the strengths of his team. He found his stress levels went down even as his professional effectiveness increased. Throughout the next decade, Marc amassed experience in working with boards, creating internal systems, and running all aspects of fundraising programs including annual funds, grants, planned giving programs, alumni relations, and special events. He also ran or worked in a dozen capital campaigns. As the leader of fundraising for a community hospital, he became involved with internal coaching as he helped shape the hospital’s “Leadership Institute,” their leadership development program for employees. There he helped assessed the needs of managers and their staff’s, hired trainers, and created action plans to ensure the ROI of the trainings. Marc received a Masters of Organizational Leadership, culminating with a staff retention benchmark study entitled “Faculty Retention on a Shoestring” to help independent schools retain key faculty members. He became a Certified FranklinCovey Coach, started FundraisingCoach.com, wrote the first book in the Ask Without Fear!® series, and started giving on-demand training at TheNonprofitAcademy,com. Throughout the decade, he strove to get the best leadership and fundraising training to all nonprofits, whatever the size of their professional development budget Over the years, Marc has coached leaders from organizations with less than $100,000 in revenue to those with over $200 million in revenue. He’s trained the top major gift officers of national and international organizations like Habitat for Humanity International, Georgetown University, and KLOVE/Air 1. And he has coached new nonprofit CEOs who were transitioning into leadership roles either from the private sector or as a hire from within the nonprofit sector. Marc is regularly sought out by broadcast and print media to speak about leadership and philanthropy and he travels around the world speaking to teams and keynoting at conferences.

In this week’s show we interviewed Amanda Moore from Koinonia Farms Community. Founded in 1942 by Clarence and Florence Jordan and Martin and Mabel England, this Christian community emphasized the sharing of resources. Koinonia has been in the forefront of Black and White relations providing equal wages to workers from any race and sharing meals without segregating racial groups as early as the 1940s. Their commitment to racial equality, pacifism, and economic sharing brought an organized boycott and ongoing persecution from the Ku Klux Klan in the 1950s. Through nonviolence they resisted the attacks and were able to thrive and place their focus on the poor quality of local housing. They began a project to build decent, affordable homes for their neighbors, a ministry that evolved into Habitat for Humanity International. This ministry was established by Millard and Linda Fuller, former Koinonia members. Koinonia has been instrumental in the founding of other organizations, such as Jubilee Partners (a community that welcomes refugees from war-torn countries), and many others that work for social justice. Other sister organizations include Open Door and Riverplace. In 2008, they re-committed to farming as a way of life. In they switched their income sharing system to a non-profit one creating problems of sustainability. Amanda shared about their several transitions which affected the number of members they have. We also spoke about how this faith-based community has stayed alive. Our conversation addressed their interest in the environment, activism in both social and economic justice and their support for gender equality. Amanda spoke about their community traditions and the seven covenants members partake of such as their spring covenant ceremony. Currently Koinonia grows a variety of natural produce, pecans, grass-fed beef, and other livestock. This Christian intentional community seeks to embody peacemaking, sustainability, and radical sharing as they strive to be an alternative to materialism, militarism and racism.

Today on Cause Talk Radio Megan and Joe talk to Colleen Ridenhour, Senior Vice President Resource Development for Habitat for Humanity International, and Tracy Cioffi, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Sur La Table, about Habitat's new cause marketing platform, Home is the Key. On the show, Megan, Colleen, Tracy and Joe discuss: After 40 years, Habitat for Humanity is launching its first signature campaign, Home is the Key. Why now? What can stakeholders expect to see when the platform launches in April? How Sur La Table got involved with Habitat. What are the biggest myths surrounding Habitat? Do they really give away homes? Habitat is so successful, do they really need the money? What's happening in Sur La Table stores in April to support Home is the Key?  How Sur La Table educated their employees on Habitat and prepared them for their first national cause marketing program. They've got Habitatitis! How Habitat engages volunteers beyond building homes. Habitat is very active after disasters. How Sur La Table is rebranding itself with its support of Habitat and communicating that new brand to customers. What Sur La Table looks for in a charity partner, and what it hopes to gain from cause marketing. What have Sur La Table and Habitat learned in their rollout of Home is the Key?  Links & Notes Sur La Table Supports Habitat for Humanity Home is the Key

This week on IAQ Radio we welcome energy efficiency and building science expert Linda Wigington. Through her company, Linda M. Wigington Associates, is involved in initiatives to evaluate and redefine the process, scope, and value of residential energy reductions. She is demonstrating the feasibility of achieving deep reductions (beyond 70%) in existing dwellings through North American Thousand Home Challenge. Some listeners may know her better as being the founder of and being associated with the Affordable Comfort Conference from its inception in 1986, (when she worked for ACTION-Housing), through 2013. As program director, she convened the program committees and confirmed the agendas for over 50 North American and regional conferences. These events have been instrumental in promoting an integrated approach to health, safety, durability, and energy performance. Linda has also been a technical consultant for residential utility programs. She was a founding member of the Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS) board of directors (2009) and is a board member of Community Solutions based in Yellow Springs, OH, and Cornerstone Care, a community health center serving several counties in southwestern PA. She has led the Reducing Outdoor Contaminants in Indoor Air ROCIS initiative since its inception in June 2014, and the ROCIS Low Cost Monitoring Project since it began in September 2015. . In the past Linda served as an advisor for Habitat for Humanity International's Green Team and is currently on the Editorial Board of Home Energy magazine. She received the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy's 2002 Champion of Energy Efficiency Award. LEARN MORE with Linda Wigington this week on IAQ Radio!

On this https://internationalpodcastday.com/ (International Podcast Day) (yes, there is such a thing!), it's only appropriate to bring you another installment to our monthly conversations with documentary industry people. This time out, I spoke with documentary filmmaker (http://www.briarsdocumentary.com/ (Briars in the Cotton Patch)) and founder of http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/ (Desktop Documentaries), Faith Fuller.   I've been following the Desktop Documentary website for a couple of years. The site is a wonderful all-encompassing resource for documentary filmmakers. Desktop Documentaries has been a passion project for Fuller and it's grown leaps and bounds since it's inception, nearly a decade ago. Recently, it underwent a massive re-brand and overhaul of the site, including the just-released http://courses.desktop-documentaries.com/ (Documentary Filmmaking Learning Center).   Among other things, Faith and I talked about how her tv news reporting and then her video producing for world re-nowned humantiarian organisation http://www.habitat.org/ (Habitat for Humanity International), best set her up for success in the documentary film world. We also discussed her EMMY award-winning doc, Briars in the Cottonpatch, including the importance of connections with one's subjects and how documentary filmmaking transforms who we are are as human beings.   And of course, as we always do with these monthly conversations, we delved a bit into how Faith herself lives and leads her own documentary life!   Related ResourcesAs mentioned in the show, Faith and Desktop Documentaries have just released the brand new Documentary Filmmaking Learning Center. I encourage you to try out the platform FOR FREE with the brand new http://courses.desktop-documentaries.com/courses/documentary-starter-kit?ref=bd5a58 (Documentary Starter Kit Mini-Course).   One of the great new features is direct access Q&A's with the course instructor to help guide you through the filmmaking process. Plus everything can now be accessed with one simple login.   Subscribehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-documentary-life/id1112679868 (Apple) | https://open.spotify.com/show/0wYlYHJzyk3Y7fHzDDwvmp (Spotify) | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/thedocumentarylife/the-documentary-life (Stitcher) |  Rate and ReviewIf you have found value in this podcast please leave a review so it can become more visible to others. Simply click the https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/documentary-life-filmmaking-documentary-films-documentary/id1112679868?mt=2 (link) and then click on the Ratings and Reviews tab to make your entry. Thank you for your support!    

David Williams, CEO of Make-A-Wish®, shares his expertise in delivering incredible experiences to a highly complex customer base in the nonprofit sector and beyond. Who are nonprofit customers, and are they any different? We talk a lot about showing the human side of a brand to create an experience that customers connect with on an emotional level. To help accomplish this, many corporations are looking to nonprofit partners to help promote their brand and build anticipation. Make-A-Wish® is one of the most successful nonprofit organizations of our time, both in accomplishing their goals and creating outstanding cause marketing initiatives. Why do so many companies choose Make-A-Wish® for their cause marketing campaigns? CEO David Williams shares the story behind this hugely popular organization. Unlike most companies, nonprofits have a complex multidimensional customer base. It’s not easy to keep the many moving parts behind corporate sponsorships working in harmony while delivering outstanding experiences for donors, recipients, and the many chapters within the organization. David also shares some of the secrets behind keeping an engaged workforce. Just like paid employees, volunteers need to feel appreciated and know they are making a difference. Make-A-Wish® has a unique culture where there’s a huge emphasis on fulfillment for volunteers. Whether you’re a local nonprofit or a global retailer, David has some universal tips for you. Learn how Make-A-Wish® builds anticipation and humanizes brand experiences while creating a culture around delivering on big (really BIG!) promises. About our guest As president and chief executive officer, David Williams leads the national staff and 62 chapters of Make-A-Wish® in its simple, heartfelt mission: granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since 1980, the world’s largest wish-granting organization has granted the wishes of more than 250,000 children in the United States. Under his leadership, the national office annual revenue has nearly tripled to $90 million, distributions to chapters have increased five-fold to $56 million, and overall revenue including chapters has increased by over $100 million to $300 million. Before joining the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Williams spent 11 years at Habitat for Humanity International, rising to executive vice president and chief operating officer. He lives in Arizona with his wife Martha. They have two grownchildren, Kate and Carson. Connect with David Make-A-Wish® Twitter Facebook YouTube Related Content Jeannie’s post via Social Media Club, How Many Slacktivists does it Take to Raise $14Million? Customers That Stick® post, Why Customer Service Is Important For Nonprofits Episode 083: Cause Marketing Done Well Develop your customer experience mission Do you know how to deliver the superior customer experience you visualize? We can help your team become a force for positive change, starting with a customer-centric mission. The Customer Experience Investigators™ at 360Connext specialize in helping companies across industries and around the globe develop and internalize unique and scalable customer-focused missions. To compete with the other 89% of companies staying afloat by providing better experiences, you need a compass for making astounding changes in the customer experience while breaking down the silos that are holding you back. We offer evaluations, workshops, and roadmaps to keep your wheels firmly planted on the road to a customer-centric future. Join us on our mission To Create Fewer Ruined Days for Customers™ today. Visit us at 360Connext.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Housing insecurity is one of the greatest problems facing millions of Americans today and the lack of safe, quality, affordable housing invites a host of other problems that can affect one's health as well as limit access to employment and healthy food. Fortunately there are many creative and thoughtful people working on this and we have one of them in the studio today. John Paukstis of Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland joins us for a conversation about the unique approach Habitat takes to tackling the problem of housing and how they involve businesses and community members in the solutions. With a massive volunteer base through Habitat for Humanity International, the organization has turned affordable housing on its head. Can you guess how many defaults the Maryland affiliate has faced since they got into the business in 1982? 50? 100? 500? John has served as Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland since 2006. Originally from the South Side of Chicago where he worked in a family owned printing business prior to assuming executive roles at Safeguard Business Systems and becoming CEO of McBee Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of accounting forms, payroll services, and the development of digital printing in partnership with the Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel. As well, he was the facilitator of CEO Roundtable groups in Philadelphia and strategic planning throughout the U.S. John owned and operated building construction businesses in Florida prior to relocating to Maryland. Habitat sells homes to working people in certain income ranges. Habitat provides a long-term zero interest mortgage to qualified families.

Have you decided this is the year you will get rid of your stuff?  Join me and my guest Drew Meyer, Sr. Director of ReStore Operations Group at Habitiat for Humanity International and learn how your donated home goods can benefit others. Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell building materials, appliances, new and gently used furniture and home accessories at a fraction of the retail price. Habitat ReStores are owned and operated by local Habitat for Humanity affiliates and have raised more than $110 million for homebuilding while diverting more than 235,000 tons of reusable material from landfills. With more than 920 stores in five countries, proceeds generated by Habitat ReStores are used to help build homes, communities and hope locally and around the world. To shop, donate or volunteer, visit www.habitat.org/restores.  This podcast’s sponsor is Audible.com a leading provider of audio entertainment and information.  Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/getorganized --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Christy Stickney is an international development consultant with over 20 years of experience designing, evaluating and documenting innovative, market-based development initiatives. She has developed particular expertise in housing micro finance, and worked as regional Director of Housing Finance at Habitat for Humanity International, overseeing the design and implementation of innovative projects in shelter finance and construction throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. She has published over a dozen studies, manuals, and practical guides in microfinance, affordable housing, and alternative technologies for water and sanitation. 

Susan O’Connell/Habitat for Humanity International Susan O’Connell is a fifteen year veteran in the learning field, leading and advising on strategic and cost-effective learning programs that develop staff skills, enhance productivity, and support organizational change. In 2009, she successfully transitioned from the Fortune 50 business setting to the international non-profit sector where she played a […] The post Susan O’Connell with Habitat for Humanity International appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Tom Darrow Tom Darrow is the Founder and Principal of Talent Connections, LLC (www.talentconnections.net). Since 1999, the Atlanta based professional services firm has specialized in recruiting--including recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), executive search, HR consulting, and contract recruiting. Current and past clients include The Coca Cola Company, Habitat for Humanity International, Cingular, ADP, Booz Allen Hamilton, […] The post Tom Darrow and Teela Jackson with Talent Connections and Career Spa appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Dr. Millard Fuller speaks about Habitat for Humanity, and shares a little of his personal background. Millard Fuller founded Habitat for Humanity International in 1976 and served in executive roles until 2005. His leadership helped forge Habitat into a worldwide Christian housing ministry. In 1996, former U.S. President Bill Clinton awarded Fuller the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, calling Habitat “…the most successful continuous community service project in the history of the United States.” Mr. Fuller passed away in February, 2009 at the age of 74.

Sonja Lewis was born in a small town in the United States and now lives in London, England with her husband. A former journalist, she also has extended experience in public sector communications with the American Red Cross, The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, Habitat for Humanity International, The Royal National Institute for the Blind and others. The Barrenness is her first novel.She is a member of the Society of Authors and English Pen. The Barrenness: This debut novel intrigues with an element of surprise that keeps the reader captivated until the very last page-a story about whether you can truly be fulfilled as a woman without being a mother. When Georgia peach Lil (pronounced Lille, France) embarks upon a campaign to have a child, she expects her most formidable opponent to be her biological clock. After all she is 39, her childless aunt, Mamie Lee, reminds her. Nonetheless, when Aunt Mamie dies suddenly, Lil finds herself up against a cadre of obstacles, including a battle with her aunt's stepson over the family's land and a relationship with a congressman who doesn't want more children and possibly can't have them anyhow. She also faces a major crisis at her high-powered job. The most unsettling of all her adversaries, however, turns out to be her own mind, filled with conventional notions about this illusive tie in between motherhood and womanhood. An emotionally captivating story, told with skilful pacing that makes it hard to put down. Blog: http://www.sonjalewis.com/

DG Martin interviews Paul Leonard - Music of a Thousand Hammers-Inside Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity International focuses on two goals. The first is to build as many houses as it can, using the principles of sweat equity, no interest, no-profit, volunteer-driven construction- one house, one family at a time-in every corner of the world. Today, Habitat is completing a house somewhere in the world every 26 minutes (20,000 per year). Habitat also attempts to make housing a matter of conscience everywhere. Habitat wants everyone to understand that it is morally and socially unacceptable for any human being not to have a simple, decent place to sleep at night. Yet, all is not well in the Habitat household. In late 2004, Habitat’s founder Millard Fuller was forced out of his job by the board of directors of the Christian homebuilding ministry. The announcement that Fuller was stepping down came near the end of a tumultuous year for Fuller and the Americus, Georgia-based organization that he co-founded in 1976 with his wife, Linda. The year included allegations against Fuller by a female employee of inappropriate behavior and a struggle concerning the organization’s future. The shakeout, now apparently complete, could affect Habitat for years.