Podcasts about Independent Sector

Dance Beyond Borders Host: Anna Harsh Guest: Anabella Lenzu Originally from Argentina, Anabella Lenzu is a dancer, choreographer, scholar & educator with 35 years of experience working in Argentina, Chile, Italy, and the USA. Lenzu directs her own company, Anabella Lenzu/DanceDrama, which since 2006 has presented 400 performances, created 15 choreographic works and performed at 100 venues, presenting thought provoking and historically conscious dance-theater in NYC.As a choreographer, she has been commissioned all over the world for opera, TV programs, theatre productions, and by many dance companies. She has produced and directed several award-winning short dance films and screened her work in over 200 festivals both nationally and internationally.Lenzu founded her own dance school L'Atelier Centro Creativo de Danza in 1994 in Argentina, and as an educator for more 35 years, she has been teaching in more than 50 institutions, including universities, professional dance studios, companies, festivals, and symposiums in the USA, Canada, Ireland, Egypt, Australia, Panamá, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, London, and Italy.In 2023, Anabella received the National Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Independent Sector by NDEO (National Dance Education Organization) and in 2022, the Innovative Dance Educator Award by NYSDEA (New York State Dance Education Association), acknowledging her work as a dance educator who develops innovative pedagogy in the dance field, groundbreaking teachings that have a significant impact on dance, as well as an established record of exemplary leadership on the state and national level in USA.Lenzu has written for various dance and arts magazines and published her first book in 2013, entitled Unveiling Motion and Emotion. The book contains writings in Spanish and English on the importance of dance, community, choreography, and dance pedagogy. Her second book, Teaching Dance through Meaningful Gestures (2025), explores how technique is a philosophy and a theory, and how the body is an instrument for expression. Currently, Lenzu conducts classes at NYU Gallatin, the School of Visual Arts, and Peridance Center. From 2020 to the present, she created and directed the Online Choreographic Mentorship Program.Visit her website: www.AnabellaLenzu.com Anna Harsh www.AllegroDanceCompany.net

What is the charitable sector and why is vital to our nation? It refers to organizations that exist to create social value over financial profit. It is an IRS designation that affords a tax-exempt status to nonprofits and the philanthropies that support them in meeting human needs and advancing policy solutions to social and economic inequality. Do not underestimate nonprofits, this country's third largest employer, accounting for a workforce of 14 million Americans. In this episode of Power Station, I talk to the incomparable Dr. Akilah Watkins, President and CEO of Independent Sector, the only national membership organization comprised of both nonprofits and foundations. She shares what happens when they bring their diverse perspectives to a common table to tackle challenges to an independent sector that is both crucial to our nation's future and under assault in the current moment. Akilah has been in the sector since becoming a community organizer at 14 and she brings that spirit to her leadership at Independent Sector where grassroots and more institutional nonprofits connect, engage and build a collective identity. We talk about the state of advocacy and public trust in the sector too. Hear us!  

Last year, Independent Sector published research on how advocacy by the nonprofit sector has evolved over the last 25 years, and specifically, how it has severely declined, with only 31% of nonprofits reporting advocacy activities over the last 5 years. Compare that to the year 2000, where more than double that—74% of the nonprofit sector--was participating in advocacy activities.That dip in advocacy has multiple rationales, including increased confusion about what counts as advocacy and experiencing “advocacy fatigue” from how long advocating can take to create long-term policy and systems change.To better understand how collaboratives CAN participate in advocacy to support policy change and their collective goals, we talk with Arts for LA, an arts advocacy organization that supports creative arts and jobs in Los Angeles County, California. We learn about the Creative Jobs Collective Impact Initiative (CJCII), and how they have used data to strengthen their collaborative and advocacy efforts.To learn more about how collectives can get involved in advocacy (and how to avoid or mitigate advocacy fatigue), we hear from Ricky Abilez and Gabriel Gutierrez from Arts for LA, and Adam Fowler from CVL Economics. They share what has worked, what has been challenging, and how partners with different motivations and backgrounds can still work together to achieve advocacy wins.Resources and FootnotesArts for LACreative Jobs Collective Impact InitiativeCVL EconomicsResource - Arts for LA Campaign CenterWebinar -Public Comment: A Webinar on Using Your Voice for ChangeVideo -Creative Jobs Collective Impact Initiative (CJCII) Report about Policy RecommendationReport -The Retreat of Influence: Exploring the Decline of Nonprofit Advocacy and Public EngagementWebinar –Advocacy: What You Can and Can't DoMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? Contact us at: https://www.collectiveimpactforum.org/contact-us/

Main Topics: Twilio's 2024 State of Nonprofit Digital Engagement Report Independent Sector's push for quarterly economic data on nonprofits Fearless Fund's racial discrimination lawsuit settlement Voting rights restoration for felons in Arkansas KEY PROMOTION: NONPROFIT CONSULTING SURVEY Key Insights: Twilio's 2024 State of Nonprofit Digital Engagement Report: Digital Adoption: Nonprofits are increasingly leveraging digital technologies, including AI, to enhance engagement and operational efficiency. AI Usage: 90% of surveyed nonprofits use AI in various capacities, with 70% prioritizing personalized communications in 2024. Sector-Specific Uses: AI is being used to analyze data, improve service personalization, and streamline communications across nonprofit healthcare, education, and public sectors. Independent Sector's Call to Action: Economic Data Gap: The government only releases nonprofit sector economic data every five years, which is insufficient for understanding the sector's health. Advocacy Efforts: Independent Sector is pushing for quarterly economic data to better reflect the nonprofit sector's impact, which represents about 10% of the American workforce. Fearless Fund Lawsuit Settlement: Legal Challenge: Fearless Fund faced a racial discrimination lawsuit for its grant program targeting Black female entrepreneurs. Settlement Outcome: The specific grant program ended, but the settlement does not restrict other charitable activities by the organization. Broader Implications: This case highlights potential legal challenges for foundations focusing on racial equity, especially in the wake of recent Supreme Court decisions. Restoration of Voting Rights for Felons: Arkansas Initiative: The Ouachita Foothills Youth Media and Arts and Literacy Collective is helping felons restore their voting rights. Importance of Civic Reintegration: This program emphasizes the importance of reintegrating formerly incarcerated individuals into the civic process, which is crucial for a healthy democracy. Quotes and Statistics: "90% of surveyed nonprofits are leveraging AI in one or more use cases." (Twilio Report) "Less than 0.5% of venture capital funding goes to businesses led by women of color." (George Weiner) "The nonprofit sector represents roughly 10% of the American workforce." (Independent Sector) Closing Thought: The nonprofit sector is rapidly evolving with the adoption of digital technologies and AI, but it faces significant challenges, from legal battles over racial equity to the need for better economic data. These developments highlight the sector's resilience and adaptability, underscoring the importance of continued advocacy and innovation.

A conversation exploring pressing financial trends and emerging challenges impacting the nonprofit sector, with Tanya Pal, Regional Director for Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC), the nation's largest nonprofit accounting services firm. Watch on video!Host Julia Patrick begins by briefly reflecting on her early experiences on a nonprofit board and the importance of understanding financial trend lines. This sets up the stage for a deep dive into the key trends facing nonprofits today.  One of the significant trends they discuss is the increasing importance of “trust in philanthropy”. Tanya cites a recent survey by the Independent Sector and Edelman Data & Intelligence, revealing that public trust in nonprofits has increased post-pandemic. The study emphasizes that "public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector.", which points directly to the need for nonprofits to maintain transparency, adhere to ethical principles, and demonstrate the impact of donations. Tanya notes, "If you want to keep that trust and maintain that increase, nonprofits need to see continued greater financial transparency and adhere to best practices." This fast-paced discussion then shifts to the evolving labor laws affecting nonprofits, specifically the recent changes to overtime rules. Tanya explains that new regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor are extending overtime protections, potentially impacting millions of workers. Nonprofits must adapt to these changes, ensuring compliance and preparing for potential financial implications. Julia and Tanya also touch on updated IRS uniform guidance rules, highlighting adjustments that could significantly impact nonprofit financial management. These updates, aimed at improving transparency and reducing administrative burdens, reflect the changing nonprofit ecosystem post-COVID. A particularly interesting topic is the rise of cryptocurrency donations. Tanya describes this as the "modern Wild West," noting that while crypto donations offer new opportunities, they also pose challenges related to donor anonymity and regulatory uncertainties. She shares, "The first recorded crypto donation in 2017 opened the door, and the space has grown significantly, with forecasts predicting it could reach $10 billion in the next decade." Finally, the discussion addresses the sobering reality of nonprofits closing due to the end of COVID funding. Recent news highlights an organization, even one that received substantial funding, shuttering due to strategic missteps. Tanya emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and financial stewardship, stating, "Money is not the solution to everything; how you steward that money is just as important." The session concludes with a call for nonprofits to stay informed about trends and prepare for future challenges. Tanya's insights provide valuable guidance for nonprofit leaders navigating the complex financial landscape.  Learn more about YPTC.com. . . . . They support small to medium-sized nonprofits by managing their accounting and financial reporting needs, ensuring financial transparency and sound financial management.Follow us on the Twitter: @Nonprofit_ShowSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Nonprofit News Feed Podcast Recap: Trust in Nonprofits Rises, Local Journalism Fund, and Innovative Solutions Main Host Update This week's episode is a special solo edition hosted by Nick Azulay. George, CEO and founder of Whole Whale, is on paternity leave after welcoming a new baby. Congratulations to George and his family! Key Topics Covered: Increase in Nonprofit Trust: Independent Sector Report: After four years of decline, trust in nonprofits has increased by 5%, now at 57%. Comparative Trust: Nonprofits are more trusted than media and government, especially in bridging social and political divides. Challenges: Despite this, 74% of respondents believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, and 94% worry about increasing division. Nonpartisan Advocacy: There's growing wariness about nonprofits' involvement in nonpartisan advocacy and political engagement. AP Fund for Journalism: Associated Press Initiative: Launching a $100 million fund to boost local journalism, addressing the financial strain on local news outlets. Impact: This fund aims to support local journalism through financial aid and knowledge sharing, essential for combating misinformation and fostering informed communities. Rebuild Paradise Foundation: Innovative Solution for Fire Victims: Offering grants for building gravel buffers around homes in Paradise, CA, to prevent fire spread. Insurance Premiums: Aims to help homeowners negotiate lower insurance premiums by making homes more fire-resistant. Cafe Momentum's Expansion: Nonprofit Restaurant in Atlanta: Employs justice-involved youth, providing them with skills and opportunities to reduce recidivism. Impact: Highlights the importance of empowering youth through practical skills and supportive environments. Nonprofit Theater Highlights: Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Receiving rave reviews for its interpretation of "Much Ado About Nothing." Public Theater in NYC: Renovating the Delacorte Theatre, home to Shakespeare in the Park, with free streaming of past performances available on PBS. Critical Insights and Quotes: "Nonprofits are seen as more reliable when it comes to providing solutions to bridging social and political divides in America." "Transparency and third-party certifications are key to building trust with donors." Calls to Action: For Nonprofits: Emphasize transparency and trustworthiness through clear communication, financial transparency, and third-party certifications. For Listeners: Check out the Independent Sector report and support local journalism and nonprofit theaters. Closing Thought: In a time of widespread distrust, nonprofits hold a pivotal role in fostering community trust and bridging divides. Their ability to remain transparent, nonpartisan, and community-focused is essential for their continued impact. Feel-Good Story: Nonprofit Theater Excellence: The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's innovative take on a classic play and the Public Theater's upcoming renovations and free streaming options highlight the vital role of nonprofit arts in enriching communities. Joke of the Week: What do you call a nonprofit theater spamming your email inbox with ticket promotions? Spamlet Stay tuned for more updates and special guest appearances from the Whole Whale family in upcoming episodes!

Nonprofit News Feed Podcast Recap: Trust in Nonprofits Rises, Local Journalism Fund, and Innovative Solutions Main Host Update This week's episode is a special solo edition hosted by Nick Azulay. George, CEO and founder of Whole Whale, is on paternity leave after welcoming a new baby. Congratulations to George and his family! Key Topics Covered: Increase in Nonprofit Trust: Independent Sector Report: After four years of decline, trust in nonprofits has increased by 5%, now at 57%. Comparative Trust: Nonprofits are more trusted than media and government, especially in bridging social and political divides. Challenges: Despite this, 74% of respondents believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, and 94% worry about increasing division. Nonpartisan Advocacy: There's growing wariness about nonprofits' involvement in nonpartisan advocacy and political engagement. AP Fund for Journalism: Associated Press Initiative: Launching a $100 million fund to boost local journalism, addressing the financial strain on local news outlets. Impact: This fund aims to support local journalism through financial aid and knowledge sharing, essential for combating misinformation and fostering informed communities. Rebuild Paradise Foundation: Innovative Solution for Fire Victims: Offering grants for building gravel buffers around homes in Paradise, CA, to prevent fire spread. Insurance Premiums: Aims to help homeowners negotiate lower insurance premiums by making homes more fire-resistant. Cafe Momentum's Expansion: Nonprofit Restaurant in Atlanta: Employs justice-involved youth, providing them with skills and opportunities to reduce recidivism. Impact: Highlights the importance of empowering youth through practical skills and supportive environments. Nonprofit Theater Highlights: Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Receiving rave reviews for its interpretation of "Much Ado About Nothing." Public Theater in NYC: Renovating the Delacorte Theatre, home to Shakespeare in the Park, with free streaming of past performances available on PBS. Critical Insights and Quotes: "Nonprofits are seen as more reliable when it comes to providing solutions to bridging social and political divides in America." "Transparency and third-party certifications are key to building trust with donors." Calls to Action: For Nonprofits: Emphasize transparency and trustworthiness through clear communication, financial transparency, and third-party certifications. For Listeners: Check out the Independent Sector report and support local journalism and nonprofit theaters. Closing Thought: In a time of widespread distrust, nonprofits hold a pivotal role in fostering community trust and bridging divides. Their ability to remain transparent, nonpartisan, and community-focused is essential for their continued impact. Feel-Good Story: Nonprofit Theater Excellence: The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's innovative take on a classic play and the Public Theater's upcoming renovations and free streaming options highlight the vital role of nonprofit arts in enriching communities. Joke of the Week: What do you call a nonprofit theater spamming your email inbox with ticket promotions? Spamlet Stay tuned for more updates and special guest appearances from the Whole Whale family in upcoming episodes!

Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today's conversation is with a fellow consultant and colleague, Jeff Bradach, Co-Founder of Bridgespan. Our discussion is filled with new knowledge and connection points and centers around the importance of ….. in the world of Philanthropy. A special thank you to Jeff for his time, work, and colleagueship.Meet Jeff Bradach:Jeff Bradach is co-founder and former managing partner of The Bridgespan Group. In this role he leads the organization's strategy and mission for accelerating social impact. He works directly with foundations, philanthropists and nonprofit organizations to help them scale the programs that work. Jeff writes, teaches, and speaks extensively on topics relating to nonprofit strategy, business planning, and philanthropy.Prior to establishing The Bridgespan Group, Bradach taught at Harvard Business School, where he was a member of the Organizational Behavior and the Social Enterprise Initiative faculty. Jeff began his career at Bain & Company. He is a graduate of Stanford University, elected Phi Beta Kappa, and completed his master's in sociology and PhD in organizational behavior at Harvard University. He serves on several nonprofit boards, including the board of directors for Independent Sector.Listen in as Jeff shares:His identities and how they impact how he shows up in the worldHow his identity as a trained Academician has influenced his journeyHow he challenges himself to go deeperWhat he would like folks to know, do, and feel in the Philanthropic space, and moreConnect with Jeff Bradach:Website: BridgespanLinkedIn: Jeff BradachHi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback.Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/

Dr. Akilah Watkins is President and CEO of Independent Sector, one of the national organizations that pulls together our sector and represents it in Washington. Dr. Watkins has been on a national listening tour of the nonprofit sector since she took on this leadership role in January 2023. In this episode, she shares what she's heard about the challenges facing the nonprofit workforce. She also shares how Independent Sector is working to improve the policy environment for nonprofits as employers. Go to our website for a transcript of the episode and links to the resources discussed in the episode. While you're there, browse our library of amazing guests and conversations from Fund the People - A Podcast with Rusty Stahl at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundthepeople.org/ftp_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find the podcast, our blog, free tools, and other resources on our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundthepeople.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Season 6 is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loftis Partners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. They've launched the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay Equity Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a supportive community for nonprofits seeking pathways to pay equity. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠payequitycollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Loftis Partners – Empowering organizations and advancing equity, one collective step at a time!

131. How TroubleMaking Builds Bridges To The Future (And Hip-Hop Inspired Change) with Mohan SivaloganathanOur guest on the podcast today is Mohan Sivaloganathan is the Batman of Social Impact, as a nonprofit leader by day and hip-hop artist by night. Mohan is the CEO of Our Turn, the nation's leading movement of students fighting for education justice. Above all, Mohan is a father, husband, son, brother, friend, and Troublemaker for the status quo. Mohan has partnered with young people, professionals, and organizations to advance transformative change in the areas of education, justice reform, mental health, civic engagement, and more. On the mic, he has delivered performances and talks in partnership with the World Economic Forum, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Net Impact, NYU, Penn State, the University of San Diego, Independent Sector, Fordham, Synergos Institute, Centre for Social Innovation, Defy Ventures, the World in Conversation Project, and many more. Mohan was awarded as a “40 Under 40 Rising Star” by New York Nonprofit Media and a “Next Generation Leader” by the Human Services Council. He was featured in Good is the New Cool, an Amazon Philanthropy & Charity #1 new release.Today, Mohan shares his path of continuous personal growth behind the scenes, his experiences as an immigrant and a father, and how his roots have fueled his passionate drive for social justice. We discuss the power of troublemaking as a force for good, the sacred in life and business, and the transformative possibilities when we weave music, culture, and activism into a harmonious movement for change.We dive deep into the heart of what it means to be a leader in today's world. We discuss Mohan's approach to inclusive "harmonious leadership," which suggests that embracing individuality and community is key to unlocking our collective potential. We tackle the formidable task of addressing systemic inequities, emphasizing the need to change not just structures but also mental models and narratives, and we talk about the pivotal role of the CEO in driving change.Key TakeawaysHow can Mohan authentically be himself as CEO of ‘Our Turn'The Power of Music and Art in Social MovementsReimagining education to focus on student talents and creativityInvesting in narrative change, mental models, and diversity in guiding deeper changeConcept of Harmonious LeadershipMohan sharing his hip-hop song "Love Letter" as an expression of music for social justiceMemorable Quote“We need to invest more deeply in narrative change work, changing the actual conversations that are happening. We need to be passing the mic because if you want to be able to move mental models, you need to have proximity to different communities” - Mohan SivaloganathanEpisode Resources:Mohan's Personal WebsiteIt's Our Turn WebsiteMohan's Linkedin ProfileSacredChangemakers.comOur Sacred CommunityJayne Warrilow on LinkedinThank you to our sponsor:A HUGE thank you to the members of our Inner Circle, who are our podcast sponsors, and also our extended Sacred Changemakers community, who are helping us to make a global impact aligned with the United Nations...

How The Nonprofit Sector Lost Out On $17 Billion In The Soon-To-Lapse Charitable Deduction Act In a giving season when many smaller and medium-sized nonprofit organizations wonder about how to retain and expand their small-dollar donors in relation to stagnant donations, perhaps one of the more salient solutions is about to expire. House Resolution (H.R.) 3435, better known as the “Charitable Act,” (see also S. 556) is soon to meet its demise via legislative purgatory. The Charitable Act, which organizations such as Independent Sector cites as a valuable opportunity to spur increases in giving, will soon expire with a less than 1% chance of passing, according to GovTrack. The bill would have increased the standard deduction for tax filers that do not itemize taxes to approximately $4,000, giving the 85% of U.S. taxpayers who do not itemize their tax returns access to the same benefits of donating to charity that wealthy donors employ. For now though, the standard deduction remains at $300/$600 as the standard deduction for charitable giving.   Let's put this another way, when Warren Buffett donated $51 billion last year, and because he has access to expensive tax experts who could itemize his return, he got the full deduction in his taxes for charitable giving. But Buffy (not a real person but a heck of a vampire slayer) who donated $1,000 and didn't itemize their return (just like the overwhelming majority of Americans), only got $300 of the donation taken off their tax bill. In a tax system that intentionally perpetuates complexity, this inequitable access to deductions is particularly painful for a nonprofit sector desperately trying to maintain their grassroots donors.     This Bay Area school district spent $250,000 on Woke Kindergarten | San Francisco Chronicle   In a bid to tackle systemic racism and improve student engagement, Glassbrook Elementary in Hayward splurged $250,000 on Woke Kindergarten, a program designed to empower teachers to disrupt racism and oppression. Despite the hefty investment, funded by a federal grant aimed at aiding underperforming schools, Glassbrook's test scores in English and math have seen a worrying drop, with less than 4% of students proficient in math and under 12% at grade level in English.   Hayward Superintendent Jason Reimann noted a subsequent improvement in student attendance, with 44% of students considered chronically absent last year, down from 61% the year prior. Though, the Chronicle pointed out that a similar improvement  was seen districtwide, suggesting this improvement was due to a larger trend.   Additionally, anti-semitic concerns have been raised by other news outlets pointing out that that Woke Kindergarten states on their site that:  “One place that people are demanding a permanent ceasefire for is in Palestine because they are being occupied, or controlled, by a made-up place called Israel that has settlers called Zionist who are harming and killing the Palestinian people who have always live on the land.”   While many champion the need for confronting historical biases in education, critics argue that such programs divert attention and funds from proven academic interventions, as seen in the success of targeted math programs elsewhere. Sadly, this one narrative is now racing around right leaning news outlets as an example of why not to teach about the history of racism all together, rather than a balanced ‘in addition to, not instead of' approach.     OpenAI partners with Common Sense Media to collaborate on AI guidelines | TechCrunch   OpenAI has partnered with Common Sense Media, a nonprofit ratings organization, to develop AI guidelines aimed at kids and families. The collaboration will focus on creating AI guidelines and education materials for parents, educators, and young adults, as well as curating "family-friendly" GPTs based on Common Sense's rating and evaluation standards. The partnership aims to ensure that families and teens can use AI tools with confidence and help them harness the potential of artificial intelligence safely.  

How The Nonprofit Sector Lost Out On $17 Billion In The Soon-To-Lapse Charitable Deduction Act In a giving season when many smaller and medium-sized nonprofit organizations wonder about how to retain and expand their small-dollar donors in relation to stagnant donations, perhaps one of the more salient solutions is about to expire. House Resolution (H.R.) 3435, better known as the “Charitable Act,” (see also S. 556) is soon to meet its demise via legislative purgatory. The Charitable Act, which organizations such as Independent Sector cites as a valuable opportunity to spur increases in giving, will soon expire with a less than 1% chance of passing, according to GovTrack. The bill would have increased the standard deduction for tax filers that do not itemize taxes to approximately $4,000, giving the 85% of U.S. taxpayers who do not itemize their tax returns access to the same benefits of donating to charity that wealthy donors employ. For now though, the standard deduction remains at $300/$600 as the standard deduction for charitable giving.   Let's put this another way, when Warren Buffett donated $51 billion last year, and because he has access to expensive tax experts who could itemize his return, he got the full deduction in his taxes for charitable giving. But Buffy (not a real person but a heck of a vampire slayer) who donated $1,000 and didn't itemize their return (just like the overwhelming majority of Americans), only got $300 of the donation taken off their tax bill. In a tax system that intentionally perpetuates complexity, this inequitable access to deductions is particularly painful for a nonprofit sector desperately trying to maintain their grassroots donors.     This Bay Area school district spent $250,000 on Woke Kindergarten | San Francisco Chronicle   In a bid to tackle systemic racism and improve student engagement, Glassbrook Elementary in Hayward splurged $250,000 on Woke Kindergarten, a program designed to empower teachers to disrupt racism and oppression. Despite the hefty investment, funded by a federal grant aimed at aiding underperforming schools, Glassbrook's test scores in English and math have seen a worrying drop, with less than 4% of students proficient in math and under 12% at grade level in English.   Hayward Superintendent Jason Reimann noted a subsequent improvement in student attendance, with 44% of students considered chronically absent last year, down from 61% the year prior. Though, the Chronicle pointed out that a similar improvement  was seen districtwide, suggesting this improvement was due to a larger trend.   Additionally, anti-semitic concerns have been raised by other news outlets pointing out that that Woke Kindergarten states on their site that:  “One place that people are demanding a permanent ceasefire for is in Palestine because they are being occupied, or controlled, by a made-up place called Israel that has settlers called Zionist who are harming and killing the Palestinian people who have always live on the land.”   While many champion the need for confronting historical biases in education, critics argue that such programs divert attention and funds from proven academic interventions, as seen in the success of targeted math programs elsewhere. Sadly, this one narrative is now racing around right leaning news outlets as an example of why not to teach about the history of racism all together, rather than a balanced ‘in addition to, not instead of' approach.     OpenAI partners with Common Sense Media to collaborate on AI guidelines | TechCrunch   OpenAI has partnered with Common Sense Media, a nonprofit ratings organization, to develop AI guidelines aimed at kids and families. The collaboration will focus on creating AI guidelines and education materials for parents, educators, and young adults, as well as curating "family-friendly" GPTs based on Common Sense's rating and evaluation standards. The partnership aims to ensure that families and teens can use AI tools with co...

May is excited to visit with Gene Takagi, the founder of NEO Law Group in San Francisco and a prolific writer for the Nonprofit Law Blog. During their conversation, they delve into the nuances of California nonprofits, exploring the differences between adhering to state laws versus federal regulations. The discussion extends to the general lack of oversight for nonprofits and the underlying reasons behind it. They also touch upon the potential pitfalls nonprofits face, whether through social media or whistleblowers notifying the attorney general about non-compliance with the law. Gene concludes the episode by sharing two crucial tips every budding nonprofit should implement.   IN THIS EPISODE: [1:40] Gene explains how he became involved in working with tax-exempt organizations [10:27] Governing documents for nonprofits in the state of California [14:50] Gene shares that there is a difference between meeting a state requirement and a federal requirement and why there is a lack of oversight [19:11] Discussion of ways the Attorney General's office finds out that nonprofits are not operating under the law [27:11] Gene says you cannot overstate the importance of a mission statement [34:08] Gene explains why the selection of your board members is critical   KEY TAKEAWAYS:  [9:47] He emphasizes the critical role of governing documents and highlights the significance of adhering to the nuanced guidelines that nonprofits must navigate [14:50] If you meet the state requirements for the 501c3, you still need to meet the Federal requirement. [24:59] It is essential to spend money on administration to stay compliant.   RESOURCES: For Profit Law Group - Website Nonprofit Counsel - Website Nonprofit Counsel - Instagram Nonprofit Counsel - Linkedin Neo Law Group - Website Non-Profit Attorney - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonprofitattorney/   ABOUT THE HOST: May Harris has been a pioneer of nonprofit law practice for over a decade, having founded For Purpose Law Group in April 2012. She serves the nation's nonprofit sector with unparalleled expertise, prioritizing her client's missions, visions, and values. She specializes in nonprofit & tax-exempt organizations, social enterprise & business law, and estate planning & charitable giving.   GUEST BIOGRAPHY:    Principal of NEO Law Group, Contributing Publisher of the Nonprofit Law Blog, and P/T Lecturer at Columbia University. I've been published by The New York Times, The Nonprofit Quarterly, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and The Nonprofit Times and spoken at conferences for Independent Sector, BoardSource, the National Association of State Charity Officials, and the American Bar Association. In the past, I've served as a corporate attorney for an AmLaw 100 firm, professor of nonprofit law at USF and SMU-MN, director of the medical and behavior divisions of the San Francisco SPCA, and management consultant for a billion dollar privately held company. I'm an alum of UCLA School of Law honored to have received several awards for doing the work I love including the 2016 Outstanding Nonprofit Lawyer from the American Bar Association's Nonprofit Organizations Committee. I also serve on the boards of BoardSource and The Nonprofit Quarterly, the board of advisors of the National Center on Philanthropy and the Law (NYU), and the planning committee of the Western Conference on Tax Exempt Organizations. I previously served on the public policy committee and John W. Gardner Leadership Award committee of Independent Sector and the boards of CompassPoint, Net Impact, JCYC, Barrister Club (BASF), and Community Initiatives.

In this episode, we welcome Sarah Potter, Health Policy Specialist for the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. Sarah shares with us her experience working in public policy and how it translates into her current role. She explains how members can engage in federal public policy activities and why it is so important to share your stories and help advocate for hospice and palliative care. About Sarah: Sarah Potter serves as Health Policy Specialist at the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA). In this role, she works with HPNA's advocacy and lobbying team to engage members on federal public policy issues that affect nursing and hospice and palliative care. Prior to joining HPNA, Sarah worked on Capitol Hill as press secretary and legislative assistant for Representative Karen McCarthy and as deputy press secretary on the Senate Homeland Security Committee under Senator Joe Lieberman. She also developed advocacy campaigns for several national organizations based in Washington, D.C., including the Premier Healthcare Alliance, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and Independent Sector. Her policy expertise includes Medicare, Medicaid, children's health, and the health care workforce. Sarah is a graduate of the University of Missouri, where she earned dual degrees in political science and journalism.

Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Mohan: I'd call my superpower troublemaking.Mohan Sivaloganathan, known by some as the Batman of social impact, is the CEO of the national nonprofit Our Turn by day and a hip-hop artist and speaker by night.Our Turn organizes student activists, helping them to find their voices and stories, empowering them to change the systems that constrain or limit their potential.Mohan shared an example of the work and its impact:One of our partner organizations brought together dozens of school board members from across the country. It was a community-building space. It was a training space. They were grappling with some of the issues that I already alluded to: the culture wars that are breaking out, the fiscal cliff that is coming soon with the expiration of ESSER funding, the fact that many districts are already dealing with deficits, attendance crises, and the continued mental health epidemic that young people have been dealing with, that increasingly educators and more are dealing with.So as they were thinking about all these different issues, what I appreciate is that many folks recognize, “Hey, we need to make sure we are directly hearing from students as as a part of this.”And so they reached out to us and said, “Hey, can you have some student leaders from Our Turn come and present at this convening?” We said, “All right, great.” We had to get together travel plans, a presentation and a curriculum quickly and try to figure out how it could work within the context of what school board members were thinking about.So the lens that was applied was how do you do authentic student engagement, equity-centered student engagement within the context of budgeting? And how can you think about participatory budgeting in a unique way? Our students doing what they do; they absolutely knocked it out of the park. They pulled back the curtain. They delivered this wake-up call and a call to action to the folks who were in this breakout session. So it was a breakout session featuring student leaders.They talked about how young people want to be engaged and involved. Here are some of the pros and cons in that process. Here's how it can work within the context of participatory budgeting. So it was something that was very actionable. It wasn't just hypothetical and values-based, but it was something that was very actionable. Fast forward to the end of the conference, where the organizers were bringing everybody back together into the main hall. People had engaged in all sorts of learning, including our session and others. The organizers stood on the main stage and announced, “Hey, we had student leaders from Our Turn who were in a breakout session, and it was amazing. Next year, they're going to be right here on the main stage.”That was recognition that everybody had who happened to be in that small room with students, that young people deserve the microphone, that in this time where there is such deep polarization and division, animosity, cynicism, you name it, within our culture in the US and within schools, they are the group of folks who are the best positioned to lead a more hopeful and aspirational vision.Mohan attributes his success in building the organization to his ability to stir up what the late civil rights giant John Lewis called “good trouble.”AI Episode Summary* Devin Thorpe interviews Mohan Sivaloganathan, CEO of Our Turn, on the Superpowers for Good show.* Mohan is a social justice advocate working towards changing education and empowering students.* Our Turn aims to help students discover their agency to shape their future and create a just and thriving education system.* The organization trains young people to be effective storytellers, advocates, and changemakers.* They tell the stories of young people to understand their experiences and aspirations for the future.* Our Turn turns the tables on decision-making by helping young people shape their own efforts and campaigns to bring about tangible changes in the education system.* Mohan provides an example of student leaders presenting at a school board conference to discuss authentic student engagement and participatory budgeting.* The organization focuses on individualizing education and breaking away from the one-size-fits-all approach.* Mohan identifies his superpower as "troublemaking" and emphasizes the need to shake the status quo through voices, action, and culture.* He shares an example of using his troublemaking superpower to inspire and motivate leaders after the 2016 presidential election.How to Develop Making Good Trouble As a SuperpowerMohan's goal to make good trouble extends beyond his work at Our Turn and includes his speaking and performing. He shared an example of how he used his superpower immediately following the 2016 presidential election, leaving many in his community feeling disappointed–or worse.In November 2016, I was invited to an event that had 100 plus young next-gen emerging leaders who were working across the corporate sector and nonprofits. I was invited to come to this convening in DC and to speak and perform. This was about one week after the election—the US presidential election in 2016. Literally, as soon as I walked into this room, it was it was just it was dark. You could feel it. It was somber. There was this really tense, thick emotion that was that was in the air. I was in that room; I was feeling that, too.I was feeling disappointed. A few days before, I had people in my office at work. At the time, I was working in Human Services in New York. Folks were crying. Folks were literally crying in my office. This was a tough place for people to be able to navigate out of. So, I revised the remarks that I was planning, literally right there as I was in the room. I go onto stage, and I start with a performance of a song called “Our Time.” I performed the song and then, from there, delivered some remarks to the audience.The theme that I tried to share with people is that it's moments like this are why we're here. It's why we decided to take on a purpose-oriented field of work. It's why we've shaped our leadership in a certain way. It's why we've built this type of community. Yes, we're holding disappointment and sadness, and we need to try and find the fuel, the energy, the motivation to be able to still charge forward and to recognize this is indeed our time. This is our place, our moment. This is where we're supposed to be. This is a time to agitate more than you ever thought—not to fall back and to feel like, hey, it's not my moment anymore.But no, actually, this is your space. This is your lane; this is my space and lane. Let's go out and be louder and bolder than ever. I went off the stage afterwards and talked with a few folks. Multiple people came up and said, “Hey, look, I was thinking about literally leaving this field of work. I was thinking about leaving the nonprofit space, leaving this purpose orientation. I think it was going to be for me anymore. But I found the fire again. thank you.By heeding Mohan's message and following his advice, you can make good trouble a skill you add to your quiver. With practice, it could become your superpower, enabling you to do more good in the world.Superpowers for Good is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Guest-Provided ProfileMohan Sivaloganathan (he/him):CEO, Our TurnAbout Our Turn: Our Turn is a revolutionary, youth-led movement dismantling oppressive structures that limit access to quality education. We activate young people of color and allies to ignite change and catalyze a national movement to heal and liberate current and future generations of students.Website: itsourturn.orgBiographical Information: Mohan Sivaloganathan is the Batman of Social Impact, as a nonprofit leader by day and hip-hop artist by night. In his Bruce Wayne world, Mohan serves as the CEO of Our Turn, the nation's leading movement of students fighting for education justice. As the Dark Knight, Mohan assumes the alias of Ahmen and uses the power of music to spark changemaking. Above all, Mohan is a father, husband, son, brother, friend, and Troublemaker for the status quo. Mohan has partnered with young people, professionals, and organizations to advance transformative change in the arenas of education, justice reform, mental health, civic engagement, and more. On the mic, he has delivered performances and talks in partnership with the World Economic Forum, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Net Impact, NYU, Penn State, the University of San Diego, Independent Sector, Fordham, Synergos Institute, Centre for Social Innovation, Defy Ventures, the World in Conversation Project, and many more. Mohan was awarded as a “40 Under 40 Rising Star” by New York Nonprofit Media and a “Next Generation Leader” by the Human Services Council and was featured in Good is the New Cool, an Amazon Philanthropy & Charity #1 new release. Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/msivaloganathan/For the September SuperCrowdHour, I'm going to share some of the lessons I've learned from making dozens of crowdfunding investments and talking to hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors. You'll learn not just how to make investments via crowdfunding but how to make money doing it.Many impact crowdfunding investors focus on impact first. I admire the approach but note that a goal for maximizing impact is best accomplished by making money. It works two ways. A company that goes out of business has no impact after it dies. One that grows profitably can do unlimited amounts of good. Furthermore, if the investment delivers financial results to you, you can reinvest and do more good as an investor!If you're focused primarily on making money, you'll find this session helpful, too. We'll discuss maximizing financial returns. Don't miss it!Register now for half-price! Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

Listen to hear Bob share his personal story growing up and how this has influenced his view and work in the world. How, through the Fetzer Insitute, they are building a global movement grounded in love, human flourishing and our shared sacred story. Bob Boisture has served as President and CEO of the Fetzer Institute since 2013, and during this time, helped the Institute adopt its current mission statement “helping build the spiritual foundation for a loving world.” This mission reflects the Institute's view that humanity will never summon the will, courage, and hope to meet the challenges we face until a critical mass of us truly open our hearts in love to each other and the natural world. Trained as a lawyer, Bob spent most of his career in Washington, working with a broad range of nonprofits and foundations, including the Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, and the YMCA. His work involved strengthening nonprofit governance and helping to design and lead major national advocacy campaigns involving environmental and health issues and the right of nonprofit organizations to participate in the legislative process. Bob is married to artist Mary Margaret Pipkin, and they have three grown sons, two daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren. They spend as much time as they can on their farm in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Cindy M. Lott, Esq. brings wisdom from a remarkable career that includes building two post-graduate nonprofit academic programs. She encourages you to first identify and be guided by your own North Star, then use the framework she shares to evaluate your nonprofit career opportunities. As you apply and interview, demonstrate how you can be value-add today to the nonprofit. Because as she puts it: “passion alone won't get you there, you have to have skill.” Hear about how the first Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership will advance the sector through applied research and discover the case for professionalization of the industry. Cindy's full biography and show notes available at www.askingforgood.com Cindy M. Lott, Esq., is Clinical Professor of Philanthropic Studies, Director of the Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership (PhilD) and Stead Policy Fellow at Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Her teaching, research, writing and consulting span nonprofit management, ethics, governance, law, regulation and policy. Since 2006, she has developed and moderated a series of national convenings on state and federal regulation of the charitable sector and is engaged in research regarding regulatory capacity and enforcement at the state level. Lott is a frequent speaker at national conferences in the areas of philanthropic and nonprofit state regulation, compliance, ethics, management and governance. Lott also serves as a fellow at the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute, a think tank in Washington, D.C., and was an inaugural Policy Fellow at Independent Sector, the world's largest membership organization devoted to the nonprofit sector. She was a member of the U.S. IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt Entities (ACT, 2015-2018), currently serves on the public policy committee of Independent Sector, is the Chair of the Public Policy, Politics and Law section of ARNOVA, is a member of the Global Philanthropy Environment Index Advisory Council, an international research project by the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy, and is co-chair of the state sub-committee on state issues for exempt organizations within the American Bar Association. She has worked with major foundation leaders on behalf of the Council on Foundations and was a board member of the national charity monitor Wise Giving Alliance. Prior to joining the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, she was Associate Professor of Professional Practice and Academic Director for Nonprofit Management Programs at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies, where she developed the program and curriculum for the M.S. Nonprofit Management. Lott served as Executive Director and Senior Counsel to the National State Attorneys General Program at Columbia Law School, where she worked with state attorneys generals on a diverse range of issues, even as she created and served as lead counsel to the Charities Regulation and Oversight Project, funded by the Ford Foundation and the C.S. Mott Foundation. As Lecturer in Law at Columbia Law School, she co-taught an Advanced Research Seminar on State Attorneys General. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/askingforgood/support

In this episode, Dan Cardinali, President/CEO of Independent Sector, joins us to explore how a posture of contemplation and action can meaningfully contribute to human flourishing in our urban world.

In the latest episode of The Parenting Couch podcast, Rachel and Sarah talk to Phillip Heath, Head of Barker College, about how to choose a school for your child and why Barker made the transition to fully co-educational in 2022.Choosing a school for your child is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a parent. There are many factors to consider… practical considerations like how close it is to where you live, public transport options, cost, where friends might be going, and before & after school care. There are also school factors to consider – the size of the school, facilities, religious affiliation, teaching philosophy, academic results, their approach to behaviour management, support for children with additional needs. You'll also be wanting to consider how different schools might suit children's personalities, strengths, needs and interests.Another thing to think about is whether you choose a co-educational or a single sex school. For some, this can be one of the most important factors.Phillip Heath achieved a First Class Honours degree in Reformation History and taught at Trinity Grammar School Sydney and King's School Ely (UK), before becoming Deputy Head of The William Clarke College in Kellyville, and then Headmaster of St Andrew's Cathedral School, Sydney, where he formed the Gawura Campus for Indigenous inner city children. Author of “Trinity, the Daring of Your Name”, and numerous journal articles, Mr Heath became fifth Principal of Radford College ACT in 2009 and the school received the Order of Australia Association (ACT) Award for Community Service twice under his leadership. He was made a Fellow of the ACT Branch ACEL in 2011 and in 2018 was awarded as a Member in the general division of the Order of Australia for his service to education and his commitment to creating greater opportunities for Indigenous students.He was appointed as the Head of Barker College in 2014. In 2016 it was announced that the School would transition to be fully coeducational by 2022 with female students commencing in Years Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten in 2018, Year 3 in 2019 and Year 7 in 2020. In 2016 he formed the Darkinjung Barker Campus for Indigenous children on the Central Coast of New South Wales and in 2020 the Ngarralingayil Barker Campus for Indigenous children in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. In 2021, following the signing of an MOU with the Yothu Yindi Foundation, Dhupuma Barker commenced as a school for Indigenous children On Country in North East Arnhem Land.Phillip has served on the NSW Board of Studies representing the Independent Sector (2000-2009) and is also a past National Chair of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (2013-2015). He is currently working on an unpublished manuscript titled “One Life at a Time”, exploring his journey and work to create greater educational opportunities for Australia's First Nations people.#theparentingcouch #theparentingcouchpodcast #parenting #northshoremums

According to a survey by Independent Sector, a coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs, 83% of nonprofit organizations reported declining revenues in 2020. While this is not a surprising statistic, for those nonprofits who decided to lean into their digital marketing, the rewards have been substantial. Tune in as David Chatham, nonprofit marketing consultant, shares his perspective on what nonprofits are doing to remain relevant in this digital age.

In February, the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, a family foundation dedicated to furthering the compassionate philanthropy and the ethical leadership of William G. McGowan, in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), announced the first‑ever Ethical Leader of the Year Award. Candidates were nominated by a colleague, assessed by a selection committee of peers, and evaluated on their principles.The award will be presented by the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund at the opening session of SHRM's Annual Conference & Expo next month. The winner will be honored in front of the nation's leading businesses in New Orleans and will receive a $25,000 cash prize to donate to a nonprofit of their choice.In HRchat episode 441 Bill talks with McGowan Fund Executive Director Diana Spencer and Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President and CEO of SHRM about the award. Listen too, as Johnny shares what to expect in New Orleans and what's coming up for SHRM members later this year.Questions For Johnny Include: What does it mean to you to be a value-driven leader?Why did SHRM partner with the Ethical Leader of the Year Award?After the nominations have been submitted, the final list of candidates will be determined by a committee of national leaders, including the following judges: Marna C. Whittington, Committee Co-Chair, Leo Denault, Chairman and CEO of Entergy Corporation, Dan Cardinali, President and CEO of Independent Sector, Caroline W. Nahas, Senior Advisor at Korn Ferry, and Chair of the Board of Advisors of the Anderson School of Management at UCLA and you. Talk to me about how the board was selected and what the board represents in terms of inspiring leaders.What's coming up for SHRM over the next 12 months? Any announcements you can make on the show today?Questions For Diana Include: How, in the eyes of the students and participating institutions, the evolution of McGowan Fellows Program and the focus on ethical leadership has led the McGowan Fund to create the Ethical Leader of the Year Award?The award will be presented at the opening session of SHRM's Annual Conference & Expo, expected to host over 15,000 attending in person and virtually. Why is the SHRM conference the right place to showcase the award?You've said: "We believe that the very best leaders approach ... challenges with a well-defined ethical framework. They use this framework to make their decisions on how to meet the goals of their companies while being responsible and responsive to the needs of society, their customers, and their employees." What advice would you offer to leaders looking to improve and project the ethical framework of their organization? We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast, and Iceni Media Inc.  

  This podcast discusses how the nonprofit sector is lagging behind the rest of the economy in terms of pandemic recovery. George and Nick discuss how nonprofits are being impacted by the pandemic and the challenges they face in terms of fundraising and providing services. They also talk about how the sector is trying to adapt and the role that nonprofits play in fighting climate change. Nonprofit news summaries weekly.    Nonprofits Play Unique Role In Push For Climate Resilience This Earth Day As Earth Day was celebrated across the world this past week, nonprofits continue to serve vital and unique roles in contributing to our understanding of the changing climate and its effects on our global community. International NGO the International Crisis Group published an interactive visual explainer on how climate change exacerbates civil unrest and humanitarian fragility. More locally, two New York City-based nonprofits, Central Park Conservancy and Natural Areas Conservancy have teamed up with the Yale School of the Environment to launch the Central Park Climate Lab, according to Reuters. The program seeks to better understand the NYC metro area's increasingly extreme weather and how parks may be part of that solution. Read more ➝   Pandemic Recovery Stalls In Comparison To Broader Economy As reported by The NonProfit Times, the nonprofit sector's post-pandemic recovery is lacking behind that of the broader economy, according to data from an analysis by Independent Sector. While giving has largely remained steady, it is not keeping pace with the broader growth experienced by the economy at large. Additionally, the sector remains down approximately 495,000 jobs. Read more ➝   Summary Union Mental Health Workers Strike for Better Conditions at Nonprofit in New London | NBC Connecticut  Warren Buffett to host final charity lunch for San Francisco nonprofit | The Mighty 790 KFGO Are Colorado's nonprofit hospitals giving enough to their communities to justify tax exemptions? New reports offer different answers. | The Denver Post Seeds of change: Landfill, nonprofit launch next phase of Making Trash Bloom project | Northern Virginia Daily   Resource: Universal Google Analytics going away...   Transcript [00:00:00] This week on the nonprofit news feed. Well, we are talking about earth day and the various events that happened and news that came out as well as some top level news on pandemic recovery, maybe stalling, a little bit for nonprofits. Nick has it going. [00:00:17] It's going. [00:00:18] good, George. I can start us off with our first story. And this is about the role of nonprofits in fighting. Emergency. So coming on the heels of an I P C C report, that is the intergovernmental panel on climate change, which says it's. Now we're never with addressing carbon emissions in the atmosphere to stave off a climate catastrophe. [00:00:44] We want it to highlight the role of a couple different nonprofits and NGOs fighting climate change in different capacities. The first one we highlighted in this story was the international NGO, the international crisis group, which published a really cool interactive feature about how climate change leads to conflict in countries that are seeing the effects of climate change firsthand. [00:01:14] It's just a great visualization. They always do such great visual journalism work. And I think it really. Emphasizes the importance of looking at climate. When we think about broader political, social, cultural, and unfortunately conflict on a global scale, another angle we wanted to approach this story a little bit more locally to probably many of our listeners is that. [00:01:42] To New York city based non-profits the central park Conservancy and natural areas Conservancy have teamed up with the Yale school of the environment to launch the central park climate lab. And this is a really cool one. According to Reuters, the program seeks to better understand the New York city Metro areas, increasingly extreme weather. [00:02:03] And how parks may be part of that solution. And they're setting up all sorts of different scientific measuring equipment and are going to be using central park as essentially an open air laboratory for climate science. So what does it take a couple of different angles on this approach to climate change coming off the heels of earth day, but George, what's your take on how non-profits can address climate? [00:02:29] Yeah, I think non-profits have already been addressing climate change for me. It's about how you kind of. How do you call this a crisis day in and day out and pull toward these? Like, long-term if the Celsius gets to like two degrees increase and what happens then it's tough because you have to find different narratives inside of it. [00:02:51] And I think one of the things that the international NGO international crisis group did was just [00:02:57] far more visual in terms of explaining this. So one of the links that we did include in this gets back to like how nonprofits can look at it. Show me the visual, honestly. And this is a really amazing dynamic presentation of what's going on, but then you like juxtapose that with the IPC sixth assessment report, which like even the summary needs a summary of the summary. [00:03:19] And I think one takeaway is that shirt a highly technical documents are what are needed for maybe policy advisors, but that doesn't get the donor out of bed. And I think it's much more. Visualizing what it looks like in, that's why we went from like very macro to very micro into saying like, this is what it looks like in central park, but these issues touch upon of course, issues of social justice based on the way that you solve for it. [00:03:43] And also the potential impacts for it. So it's on both sides. And so peeling out those stories and again, making it visual, making it simple while also not making it a kind of hopeless. Right. If, if you said. That is far, far, far beyond the capabilities of what people can do the, the responses giving up. [00:04:03] And so sometimes I look at some of these reports and visuals and like, all right, so I got to give I'm, I'm not gonna, I'm not gonna drive less. How, how can I solve this? So you have to, you have to tow that very carefully. I think in communications around this, and every year around earth day, we see a lot of reports coming in and it's good to, to continue to remind our constituents on how this issue touches. [00:04:25] Absolutely. And I think it's also, there's so many threads. You can take this story, right? Cause it's so. Interconnected and inextricably linked with so many other parts of the global economy and discussions about natural resources. And now we're starting talking about global oil prices and sanctions and conflict, and all of these things come together. [00:04:48] So threading that narrative in a way that doesn't discount any of those really important factors, I think is super important to your point, but we can. We set realistic, but ambitious goals we can get there. All right. Our next story comes from the nonprofit times and it's how the nonprofit sectors post pandemic recovery is lacking behind that, of the broader economy. [00:05:14] So according to data from an analysis by independent sector, while charitable giving has largely remained steady year over year. It is not keeping pace with the broader growth experienced by the economy at large. And additionally, the nonprofit sector remains down approximately 495,000 jobs. From, I believe approximately the 1.6, it was down at the height of the. [00:05:41] This, both these factors are present a lag behind the broader us economy, which despite higher prices is kind of steamrolling ahead with a hyper competitive job market and pretty significant growth. So George, just something to keep an eye on. As we look at the nonprofit sector as a whole. [00:06:03] Yeah, I'm not super surprised to see a lagging, but it is. Sort of interesting to see that, that recovery there, and in terms of numbers of jobs, one of the places I just always look@isidealist.org. And if you just pop on there currently, they're like 8,800 jobs on just broadly and open and, and listed out there. [00:06:26] So it is one of the larger job networks for, for nonprofit. It's some something to watch. And I think it'll, you'll begin increasing and catching up as services, get back to back to more of a normal endemic. Hey, we can go back to work. Hey, we can have preschool programs more regularly and that need is only going to simply increase. [00:06:52] I think over time. [00:06:53] Absolutely. I agree. And I think that. The charitable sector as a whole is not immune from broader trends in the economy, like an increase in wages that puts pressure on employers to find qualified candidates for jobs. There's a lot of factors here and this actually takes us into our next story in the summary. [00:07:18] And this comes from a local NBC affiliate in Connecticut about how. Union mental health workers are striking for better conditions at a nonprofit in new London. So these workers are essentially outsourced mental health professionals paid for. By local government and they have gone on a strike to demand higher wages. [00:07:43] We've covered stories before about how nonprofits, particularly some nonprofit health providing organizations are really struggling to compete with wages. Even with. Local fast food restaurants, for example. And I think this is an example of workers kind of exercising their power here to demand higher wages, but again, a different angle to the broader macro economic trends we've been talking. [00:08:13] Yeah. For mental health. The type of work is this may be a small story in some respects, but as a, as a larger narrative. And it fits in very, very clearly, especially in a service of mental health, which is at an all time high in terms of demand because of the mental taxes that have been put on communities due to COVID. [00:08:33] And then on top of that inflation. And so again, nonprofits, it skills me like nonprofits don't have. The the money lover necessarily to say like, okay, everyone who's paying services, you have to all pay 10% more. I don't like the money button. Isn't there in the same way that gas stations can change their rates. [00:08:53] McDonald's can up the price. That's just not not there at the same point. Yeah. These workers absolutely need to get paid in line with the services they're providing. It's just, it it's takes longer to get there. A hard place for non-profits for sure. In direct service industries. [00:09:12] Absolutely. I think those are great points. All right, I'll take us into our next story. And this comes from K F G o.com. And it's a story about how Warren buffet is hosting a charity dinner. I guess the setup here is you can pay. In an auction, a large and absurd amount of money, frankly, to join Warren buffet at the Valencia steakhouse and Smith and Wollensky steakhouse in Manhattan. [00:09:45] Excuse me. Previous winners have included a cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin's son who paid a record $4.57 million for the privilege of dining with Mr. Buffet back in 2019. But this is the last time. Apparently this will be happening. Mr. Buffet is quite old and this, this is going to be the last such charity lunch, but George, I'm not super knowledgeable about the, the mega wealthy philanthropy charity universe. [00:10:17] And even here, it seems like cult of personality, most around Warren buffet, and I guess is investing prowess. But what's, what's your take on this? [00:10:26] I just had to call it out and put it up at the top because this is the 21st time that he's done it. And in my mind, this is the, this has created a whole model of auctioning off a lunch with a VIP that many nonprofits have, have taken and run with and has raised a significant amount of money. And it's just an amazing way, I guess now it's not. [00:10:51] New and clever, but it's an amazing way to say, Hey, we have somebody who may be able to write a big check, but more importantly, would you be willing to auction off a lunch, something simple? It seems that then rose was able to raise a lot more money for, for glide over the years. And it's a I don't know, it's just sort of like an interesting note that like, all right, this is the final lunch that he is optioning off. [00:11:17] And I think a lot of other nonprofits have done that. I think there is a takeaway here for organizations to come back to this, especially as guess what like more and more people are now able to go have lunch together. How can you maybe bring this back into a fundraising, ask of some of the people on your team. [00:11:35] If you've got some of those board members who they are saying like, Hey Buffet's stopping. Can we start? Can you say, Hey, for the next five years, can we auction off a lunch? Some of the risks can be that, like I crashed my own house party cause no one came. You want to make sure there are people that are going to bid on it. [00:11:50] And it's just a funny way of saying like, if you have somebody impressive, but then nobody bids, that is not a good thing. So there's a little bit of that risk as well. And you can also take a look at some of the models on this, on the charity buzz networks and these auction networks to see how these are packaged also. [00:12:08] Absolutely. That's a great point. There's a whole industry of auctioning off kind of celebrity access. For charity, I somewhat famously donated to the Obama campaign back in 2012 for the chance to get a lunch with Barack Obama. And my dream did not come true, but I donated to the cause and now my email lives on in infamy. [00:12:33] All right. Our next story is a follow-up on one. We did a couple of weeks ago, and this comes from the Denver post and it's a follow-up on how Colorado's nonprofit hospitals. A different take, I should say, on how Colorado's nonprofit hospitals are giving enough to their communities. So the follow-up is in a fairly splashy report from the lown Institute or loan Institute, a think tank that focuses on healthcare reform, posited that most of our major American. [00:13:08] Nonprofit hospitals are not reinvesting enough in their communities. And the take of this article was that actually to George, the point you raised when we recorded that podcast, is that actually the more important question is How these hospitals are offering free or discounted care to people who can't pay. [00:13:28] So it just adds a little bit more nuance on a couple of different angles, that story there, particularly related to Colorado, but George why'd, you include the story in our rundown. [00:13:37] I think it's a follow on of that larger report that we talked about and what that looks at a local level and more and more papers in journalism now looking into, Hey, isn't that interesting? Yeah, you do get attacks. Advantage of being a 5 0 1 C3. So wait a minute. W w the community service, the service to the people in this community? [00:14:00] What does that actually look like? Or unfortunately, sometimes are you the number one reason, many of our. Neighbors declaring bankruptcy. And I'm not saying that that's the case here, but it's following the larger report and the work that a large sort of research and nonprofit funding can have to then move the needle locally. [00:14:20] And it's part of maybe even a potential press, press push and press awareness to, to now pay attention to and in, in whatever sector that you work in. But this is following it through, through hospitals, for sure. [00:14:32] Absolutely. All right, George, what a bow, a feel-good story for you? [00:14:37] We can, before we get there, though, I do want to call out one of the resources that we've been putting out there around Google analytics and the Google analytics apocalypse that we've been talking about. Where essentially Google analytics, universal analytics. That's the, probably the version you're using and has been in place for a number of years is being deprecated. [00:15:00] And it's going to effectively be no longer collecting any information on your site as of July next year, 2023. So yet you have a year, however, What's important to note is that in order to get new data into GA for Google analytics, for the newest, greatest latest, you have to actually go through a full different installation process and installation process to make sure that you're collecting data now that you'll want to look at later. [00:15:31] So for example, when the lights go out in July, Of next year, you're going to be interested in looking at year over year comparisons to similar metrics that you've been collecting. So in order to do that, you need to prioritize that now. So yes, this is a bit of a headache, but we are letting all of our clients know past clients and as many people as well, listen, that this is something that you need to prioritize a little bit of work right now to do so that you have data later. [00:15:58] And aren't saying, oh my gosh, I didn't know about this. If this is the first time you're hearing about it, that's fine. Check out our site and this post, and we'll have those resources for you. All right now. Feel good. [00:16:12] All right. That's a feel stress story for some of us who work in the nonprofit web analytics field, but a feel good story is from the Northern Virginia. Daily N V daily.com and they talk about a nonprofit called sustainability matters that has gathered at the Shenandoah county landfill to celebrate the kickoff of the second part of their making trash bloom project. [00:16:45] I am. An expert in environmental science or whatever the field is that manages plants. But they are hydroseeding native wild flower seeds with 900 gallons of water onto the living trash cell. So I think what this means in layman's terms is they are turning trash into flowers. And I love that. That is pretty, that sounds good for the environment and it's being led by a non-profit. [00:17:12] So nothing not to love here. [00:17:14] Yeah, I always loved the environment meets nonprofits, and it's a, it's a great story there. A lot of work to be done, to beautify and manage the tremendous amount of trash we shove under, under the good old earth. And there's a lot that goes into it, including sort of venting and management of though the wastewater that gets run out. [00:17:34] But get some, get some flowers going. And it's a project that frankly nonprofits take on to, to solve the, the downstream problems of like, okay, a bunch of companies threw away a bunch of stuff. And now they don't have to pay for the, the common problem, but nonprofits pick up in moments like that, which is why it's good that we have those three sectors always working together. [00:18:00] But usually the sector I love the most doing the most important work. [00:18:04] Absolutely. [00:18:06] All right, Nick, thanks as always. [00:18:09] Thanks, George.  

  This podcast discusses how the nonprofit sector is lagging behind the rest of the economy in terms of pandemic recovery. George and Nick discuss how nonprofits are being impacted by the pandemic and the challenges they face in terms of fundraising and providing services. They also talk about how the sector is trying to adapt and the role that nonprofits play in fighting climate change. Nonprofit news summaries weekly.    Nonprofits Play Unique Role In Push For Climate Resilience This Earth Day As Earth Day was celebrated across the world this past week, nonprofits continue to serve vital and unique roles in contributing to our understanding of the changing climate and its effects on our global community. International NGO the International Crisis Group published an interactive visual explainer on how climate change exacerbates civil unrest and humanitarian fragility. More locally, two New York City-based nonprofits, Central Park Conservancy and Natural Areas Conservancy have teamed up with the Yale School of the Environment to launch the Central Park Climate Lab, according to Reuters. The program seeks to better understand the NYC metro area's increasingly extreme weather and how parks may be part of that solution. Read more ➝   Pandemic Recovery Stalls In Comparison To Broader Economy As reported by The NonProfit Times, the nonprofit sector's post-pandemic recovery is lacking behind that of the broader economy, according to data from an analysis by Independent Sector. While giving has largely remained steady, it is not keeping pace with the broader growth experienced by the economy at large. Additionally, the sector remains down approximately 495,000 jobs. Read more ➝   Summary Union Mental Health Workers Strike for Better Conditions at Nonprofit in New London | NBC Connecticut  Warren Buffett to host final charity lunch for San Francisco nonprofit | The Mighty 790 KFGO Are Colorado's nonprofit hospitals giving enough to their communities to justify tax exemptions? New reports offer different answers. | The Denver Post Seeds of change: Landfill, nonprofit launch next phase of Making Trash Bloom project | Northern Virginia Daily   Resource: Universal Google Analytics going away...   Transcript [00:00:00] This week on the nonprofit news feed. Well, we are talking about earth day and the various events that happened and news that came out as well as some top level news on pandemic recovery, maybe stalling, a little bit for nonprofits. Nick has it going. [00:00:17] It's going. [00:00:18] good, George. I can start us off with our first story. And this is about the role of nonprofits in fighting. Emergency. So coming on the heels of an I P C C report, that is the intergovernmental panel on climate change, which says it's. Now we're never with addressing carbon emissions in the atmosphere to stave off a climate catastrophe. [00:00:44] We want it to highlight the role of a couple different nonprofits and NGOs fighting climate change in different capacities. The first one we highlighted in this story was the international NGO, the international crisis group, which published a really cool interactive feature about how climate change leads to conflict in countries that are seeing the effects of climate change firsthand. [00:01:14] It's just a great visualization. They always do such great visual journalism work. And I think it really. Emphasizes the importance of looking at climate. When we think about broader political, social, cultural, and unfortunately conflict on a global scale, another angle we wanted to approach this story a little bit more locally to probably many of our listeners is that. [00:01:42] To New York city based non-profits the central park Conservancy and natural areas Conservancy have teamed up with the Yale school of the environment to launch the central park climate lab. And this is a really cool one. According to Reuters, the program seeks to better understand the New York city Metro areas,

An internationally recognized leader in developing innovative strategies to end homelessness and strengthen communities Rosanne Haggerty joins Matt on this week's Leading Voices in Real Estate. As President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Solutions, Rosanne oversees a nonprofit that assists cEmmunities throughout the U.S. and internationally in solving the complex housing problems facing their most vulnerable residents. Community Solutions also leads “Built for Zero”, a movement of more than 90 cities and counties using data to radically change how they work and make homelessness rare. As a 2001 MacArthur Genius, Rosanne broadened her work in this space after spending decades working in supportive housing. She formally established Community Solutions in 2011, and in 2021 The MacArthur Foundation provided an additional $100M grant to further develop her methodology. While homelessness is a step removed from our typical Leading Voices conversations, this discussion provides a perspective on a societal issue that ripples across real estate and how our industry can address homelessness.Rosanne was a Japan Society Public Policy Fellow, and is a MacArthur Foundation Fellow, Ashoka Senior Fellow, Hunt Alternative Fund Prime Mover and the recipient of honors including the Jane Jacobs Medal for New Ideas and Activism from the Rockefeller Foundation, Social Entrepreneur of the year from the Schwab Foundation, Cooper Hewitt/Smithsonian Design Museum's National Design Award and Independent Sector's John W. Gardner Leadership Award. She is a graduate of Amherst College and Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.Resources“Homelessness is Solvable” – Rosanne's podcast interview with Malcolm Gladwell (June 2019)

James Seigal, Senior Fellow at Kaboom!, talks about solving playspace inequity, his changing definition of success, and crypto philanthropy. Guest Biography James Siegal is Senior Fellow for KABOOM!, the organization dedicated to ending playspace inequity. Siegal served as KABOOM! CEO for five years, during which time he accelerated the organization's work through public-private partnerships, extended its reach with philanthropy, drove innovation in playspace design, and sharpened its focus on racial equity. Prior to KABOOM!, James served as Chief of Staff for the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that supports citizen engagement to address community challenges through AmeriCorps, the Social Innovation Fund and other programs. James has broad experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors, including serving as Vice President of Nonprofit Programs and Practice at the leading non-profit coalition, Independent Sector. He also served as Registration Section Chief and Assistant Attorney General at the New York State Attorney General's Charities Bureau and associate at the global law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. He is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School. James and his wife enjoy spending time playing with their three kids. In this episode, you'll learn: How spaces for play can spark change in a community Why MacKenzie Scott's gifts are different from many of her fellow philanthropists Crypto philanthropy, the intersection of web3, and social impact Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/228 Find more from our guest: Twitter LinkedIn Kaboom! www.kaboom.org YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Mentioned in this episode: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP KABOOM! Launches 25 in 5 Initiative to raise $250 Million towards Mission to End Playspace Inequity; Receives $14 Million Donation from MacKenzie Scott The Giving Block BBB GiveSafely DoinGud NFT Money Reimagined Podcast with Michael Casey - CoinDesk Future Foundation // Dave Kim Thanks for Listening and Watching! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

In this episode we have the pleasure of being joined by James Siegel, Senior Fellow at KABOOM!, a non-profit organization with a powerful mission: to “end playspace inequity for good”. We discuss the amazing work KABOOM! is doing, and how they have embraced web3 and technological innovations.In his role as Senior Fellow, James is responsible for advising the organization, building strategic partnerships, and advancing the mission of ending playspace inequity. James previously served as the CEO of KABOOM! for five years, and has also served on the Corporation for National and Community Services, the non-profit coalition Independent Sector, and in various other public and private sector roles.About KABOOM!KABOOM! is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a powerful mission: to “end playspace inequity for good”. KABOOM! works with communities “to build kid-designed playspaces that can spark joy and foster a sense of belonging for the kids who are often denied opportunities to thrive.”For over 25 years, KABOOM! has provided joy to kids throughout the United States in their mission to end playspace inequity, and has had amazing impacts through their work:Over 17,000 playspaces built or improvedOver 1.5 million volunteers engagedOver 11 million kids servedFollow KABOOM! and learn more:Twitter - James SiegelTwitter - KABOOM!FacebookInstagramDonate cryptocurrency to KABOOM!Episode Time Stamps01:30 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency?03:35 - Tell us about KABOOM! and the programs and services you offer10:15 - I understand that KABOOM! has been redefining what a play space means, including bringing play spaces to where kids are. Can you tell me more about this?12:55 - I understand that you are finding creative ways to use technology at KABOOM!, including the development of “tech enabled play spaces”. What is a tech enabled play space, and what are the benefits for kids?17:53 -  Please share with us some of the impacts KABOOM! has had through its programs (this could be stats, inspiring stories, etc.)26:25 - Why did KABOOM! decide to start accepting cryptocurrency donations? 30:50 - What has been your experience with cryptocurrency fundraising thus far?34:50 - Beyond accepting donations, what other ways do you see cryptocurrency, blockchain, and web3 being of benefit to KABOOM! in the future?40:00 - If you had the opportunity to share one thing with any non-profit partner hesitant to engage with cryptocurrency, what would it be? 42:58 - What's the best way to learn more about and support KABOOM!?For more exciting content exploring the intersections of web3 and social impact, check us out at cryptoaltruism.org.Buy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? Crypto Altruism runs on the support of the community. Help us out by buying us a coffee:ETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A

Many of us in this field have used the phrase “holding equity at the center” but what does it mean? What does it look like in practice? Some of you might be imagining a solar system with planets in orbit around the sun. In this case, the sun itself has a gravitational pull that keeps everything on track. Others might be thinking of what it's like to be at the center of things – maybe the main street of a town, or to be the life of the party. In that case, it has more to do with proximity and to be closely involved with what's happening.   Over the next two episodes, we're going to be looking at different sides of what it means to place equity in the center of our framework for change. This week, we're speaking with Denise Forte of Education Trust and Jeff Moore of Independent Sector to hear more about what is happening directly on the ground, on the main street of change so to speak. In the next episode, we'll be hearing from Christian Rhodes, Chief of Staff for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the Department of Education.

Fred Blackwell is the CEO of the San Francisco Foundation, one of the largest community foundations in the country. The San Francisco Foundation works hand-in-hand with donors, community leaders, and both public and private partners to create thriving communities throughout the Bay Area. Since joining the foundation in 2014, Blackwell has led it in a renewed commitment to social justice through an equity agenda focused on racial and economic inclusion. Blackwell, an Oakland native, is a nationally recognized community leader with a longstanding career in the Bay Area. Prior to joining the foundation, he served as interim city administrator for the city of Oakland, where he previously served as the assistant city administrator. He was the executive director of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and director of the Mayor's Office of Community Development in San Francisco; he served as the director of the Making Connections Initiative for the Annie E. Casey Foundation in the Lower San Antonio neighborhood of Oakland; he was a Multicultural Fellow in Neighborhood and Community Development at The San Francisco Foundation; and he subsequently managed a multiyear comprehensive community initiative for the San Francisco Foundation in West Oakland. Blackwell serves on the board of the Independent Sector, Northern California Grantmakers, the Bridgespan Group, the dean's advisory council for UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design, and the community advisory council of the San Francisco Federal Reserve. He previously served on the boards of the California Redevelopment Association, Urban Habitat Program, LeaderSpring and Leadership Excellence. He is a visiting professor in the department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley and the Co-Chair of CASA — The Committee to House the Bay Area. He holds a master's degree in city planning from UC Berkeley and a bachelor's degree in urban studies from Morehouse College. Get in touch with Fred Blackwell: Website: https://sff.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-blackwell-ab608a2/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSanFranciscoFoundation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanfranciscofoundation/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tsffvideo/ Book your free Strategy Flow call today! https://www.outfieldleadership.com/#call Purchase Dave's book The Self-Evolved Leader here- https://www.amazon.com/Self-evolved-Leader-Elevate-Develop-Refuses/dp/1626346801 Get in touch with Dave: Website: https://www.davemckeown.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemckeown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemckeown1/?hl=en

Independent Sector (“IS”) is a national organization that represents the nonprofit sector in Washington. In this episode, Rusty speaks with Jeffrey Moore, its Chief Strategy Officer, about the importance of having a seat at the table with the federal government. The nonprofit sector is the trusted infrastructure in communities, and also 10% of the private workforce in the country. To raise our visibility, and make sure that our government understands and partners with the nonprofit sector, IS has been working on a number of different fronts including NIIAG (Nonprofit Infrastructure Investment Advocacy Groups), and a campaign to create an ‘Office on the Nonprofit Sector' within the White House. Other topics discussed: Update on legislative bills: the Build Back Better Package and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Roads and Bridges Package. Raising the need to include the nonprofit workforce data in the Bureau of Labor Statistics report on a quarterly basis. Health of the Nonprofit Sector Report: a four part diagnostic of the sector. This is the fifth episode in our podcast's ongoing thread about how federal and local governments can invest in the nonprofit workforce. For more episodes on this topic and access to resources mentioned in the episode please go to: https://fundthepeople.org/ftp_podcast/ *This episode was recorded September 23, 2021

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Nonprofit news for the week of 7/26/2021. Bezos Blasts Off Into Space, Donates $200 Million         Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and the world's wealthiest human, has announced a $200 million donation to the activist Van Jones and humanitarian chef José Andrés. The money, with no strings attached, was part of Bezos' new “Courage and Civility Award.” Bezos announced the award shortly after returning to earth from a ride to space via his aerospace company Blue Origin's spaceship. Read more ➝ New Report On Trust In Civil Society Released The report, published by Independent Sector, finds that trust in institutions overall is declining across America, and that nonprofits and philanthropic organizations are not immune from this trend. While overall trust remains high, residents with lower income, lower education levels, and those who live in rural communities contributed to the downward tick in trust. Gen Z also exhibited decrease metrics when it comes to these institutions. How the public perceives nonprofits and philanthropic organizations broadly needs to be at the forefront of conversations around nonprofit development, fundraising, communication, and marketing. Read more ➝   Summary "Your Shot Texas" Boosts Vaccinations With Nonprofit Grant Money Bloomberg To Fund Tech Upgrades For The Arts Red Cross signals blood emergency with lack of donations A Nonprofits flowers carry meaning at The Tokyo Olympics  

Nonprofit news for the week of 7/26/2021. Bezos Blasts Off Into Space, Donates $200 Million         Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and the world's wealthiest human, has announced a $200 million donation to the activist Van Jones and humanitarian chef José Andrés. The money, with no strings attached, was part of Bezos' new “Courage and Civility Award.” Bezos announced the award shortly after returning to earth from a ride to space via his aerospace company Blue Origin's spaceship. Read more ➝ New Report On Trust In Civil Society Released The report, published by Independent Sector, finds that trust in institutions overall is declining across America, and that nonprofits and philanthropic organizations are not immune from this trend. While overall trust remains high, residents with lower income, lower education levels, and those who live in rural communities contributed to the downward tick in trust. Gen Z also exhibited decrease metrics when it comes to these institutions. How the public perceives nonprofits and philanthropic organizations broadly needs to be at the forefront of conversations around nonprofit development, fundraising, communication, and marketing. Read more ➝   Summary "Your Shot Texas" Boosts Vaccinations With Nonprofit Grant Money Bloomberg To Fund Tech Upgrades For The Arts Red Cross signals blood emergency with lack of donations A Nonprofits flowers carry meaning at The Tokyo Olympics  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKdkbmTkuto&t=1s Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill's solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry's oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute's faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22 (HERE). Vic Tarasik is currently the Major Accounts Director with RLO Training. Public speaking, business management, finance, and leadership skills are some talents he acquired as a service professional that made this position perfect for him. He was a member of RLO Training's Bottom-Line Impact Group and was twice awarded the Member Excellence Award for being the top shop in his group. Vic took an interest in all things mechanical at a young age. He worked on a variety of vehicles for friends and family. His interests grew into racing at local drag strips driving his 55 Chevy, which he still owns. In 1986, he returned to his roots and launched Vic's Precision Automotive from his two-car garage. The heart of Vic's Precision Automotive was galvanized for Vic as a boy; he watched his single mom struggle with service providers over the years. When he opened his shop, he was determined to make it a place where female customers felt comfortable. Listen to Vic's previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22vic+tarasik%22 (HERE). Cecil Bullard is President of the Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. He is a trainer and business coach in the automotive aftermarket working closely with service professionals. Previous episodes featuring or mentioning Cecil, click https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Cecil+Bullard (HERE). Institute for Automotive Business Excellence https://www.iforabe.com/ (website). Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of...

Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22 (HERE). Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years of running his own local consulting and accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario Canada created some of the most productive and financially successful entrepreneurs within the Independent sector today. Bob is one of 150 Worldwide AMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry-specific courses of their kind in North America. His courses address the creation of measurable bottom-line profitability and not just developing activity to keep busy, by covering the very detailed nuts and bolts issues that are required to be clearly understood by every level of the industry if an independent shop is going to financially prosper and enjoy a professional future. Bob’s previous episodes are https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22 (HERE). Link to Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC) http://www.aaec.ca/ (HERE). Brian Gillis is the Chief You Net Results Strategist, with 25+ years experience in auto shop operations, hiring, recruiting, systems, processes, multi-store experience, and employee training. Brian’s previous episodes are https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Brian+Gillis...

Alan W. Dowd says the independent sector needs to form a commission to investigate lockdowns. We have to stop looking at the media and government for answers. We need to revive individual liberty and responsibility.

Dan Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector, joins us to discuss the valuable work Independent Sector is doing and share his insights behind a memo he recently released. In this discussion on civil society, you won't want to miss his explanation about how the notions of inclusion and the common good can be powerful forces in overcoming political sectarianism.

Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years of running his own local consulting and accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario Canada created some of the most productive and financially successful entrepreneurs within the Independent sector today. Bob is one of 150 Worldwide AMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry-specific courses of their kind in North America. His courses address the creation of measurable bottom-line profitability and not just developing activity to keep busy, by covering the very detailed nuts and bolts issues that are required to be clearly understood by every level of the industry if an independent shop is going to financially prosper and enjoy a professional future. Bob’s previous episodes are https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22 (HERE). Link to Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC) http://www.aaec.ca/ (HERE). greenwood@aaec.ca - email for the full list1-800-267-5497 to discuss any questions Classic Episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/captivate-podcast/e571/ (Episode 571)- Bob Greenwood with Chris Cloutier: Industry terminology, time to change it  https://remarkableresults.biz/captivate-podcast/e387/ (Episode 387)- Bob Greenwood Eric Ziegler Key Talking Points: Resources: Thanks to Bob Greenwood for his contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast. Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library https://remarkableresults.biz/books/ (HERE). Leaders are readers. Find every podcast episode https://remarkableresults.biz/episodes/ (HERE). Every episode segmented by Series https://remarkableresults.biz/series/ (HERE). Key Word Search https://remarkableresults.biz/tag-cloud/ (HERE). Be socially involved and in touch with the show: http://on.fb.me/1OKap9H (Facebook   )http://bit.ly/1Qn68fO (Twitter   )http://bit.ly/1SVqRvh (Linked In   )Email Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Podchaser and many more. https://remarkableresults.biz/listen/ (Mobile Listening APP's HERE) https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/ (Join the Ecosystem - Subscribe to the INSIDER NEWSLETTER HERE.) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm (Buy me a coffee) This episode is brought to you by AAPEX, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo. AAPEX represents the $740 billion global automotive aftermarket industry and has everything you need to stay ahead of the curve.  The Virtual AAPEX Experience 2020 is in the record books. Virtual AAPEX lived up to presenting leading-technical and business management training from some of the industry’s best and...

Will the non-profit and social impact sectors ever be diverse? How do you recruit diverse volunteers? How do you retain diverse staff? In this episode of Movement Maker: The Podcast, Terri Broussard Williams sits down with thought leaders from the social impact sector to dig into diversity, equity, and inclusive trends. They break down why you should do this work and how you can make it happen to better your community. About The Host: Terri Broussard Williams believes that leaders turn moments into movements. She also believes that anyone can be a great leader. Terri explains that movements can be as big as passing a law, building a church, or starting a nonprofit. They can also be as small as giving to someone in need, showing kindness, or helping students at a school get gym equipment. This podcast is here to help you with the HOW and WHY people build movements. Terri breaks it down each time using the #FirestarterFormula which is: find your cause, build a community to help, communicate your vision, and work to see change. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll take a look at one of the four pillars of the #MovementMakerTribe including philanthropy, policy change, movement-building, and the movement from within. This edition of Movement Maker: The Podcast is a special fireside chat with firestarters, where Terri introduces you to the changemakers in “Find Your Fire.”  “Find Your Fire,” is Terri’s first book. It is a #1 Amazon New Release and Best Seller. Cosmopolitan Magazine list it as the #6 non-fiction book of 2020. Get your own copy of “Find Your Fire” here! Episode Notes: Moderator/Host: Terri Broussard Williams, Founder, Movement Maker Tribe + Social Impact Strategist, Lobbyist Very important guests: Annie Burridge was named General Director & CEO of Austin Opera in October 2016 following a nine-year tenure at Opera Philadelphia, where she most recently served as Managing Director. Since joining Austin Opera she led the development of a new strategic plan; launched a new artistic initiative – Opera ATX – bringing groundbreaking artists to unexpected and unique venues throughout Austin; secured three national innovation grants totaling $600,000; established numerous community partnerships including the first formalized partnership with the Butler School of Music; and increased the company’s endowment funds by 100%. At Opera Philadelphia Annie was responsible for the implementation of the company’s business plan and leadership of the development, marketing, and communications departments. She led the company’s rebranding campaign and the most comprehensive consumer study ever conducted in the opera field, resulting in the company’s new programming model and the creation of the O17 festival. During her tenure as Opera Philadelphia’s chief development officer, contributed income increased 183%.  Annie holds a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Pennsylvania; a M.M. in Voice Performance and a M.M. in Opera Studies from the New England Conservatory; and graduated the valedictorian of the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State University, where she earned a B.M. in Voice Performance with a Minor in Business Administration. Annie is Vice-Chair of the OPERA America Board of Trustees and an alumnus of Wharton’s Women’s Executive Leadership program and OPERA America’s Leadership Intensive program. In 2017 she was selected as an Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Fellow at the Aspen Institute and was named a “2017 Mover and Shaper” by Musical America. In 2018 she won the Penn State University College of Arts and Architecture Alumni Award. Kendall Joyner is the Vice President of Professional Development at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the professional association of more than 30,000 individuals and organizations that generate philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable institutions.  As Vice President, Kendall oversees the education offerings including webinars, courses, e-courses and conferences and is responsible for crafting the organization’s education strategy. Kendall has more than 20 years of experience working in charitable sector organizations on a local and national level in the areas of grantmaking, youth development, systems building, ethics and accountability, governance, capacity building and leadership development.  Prior to joining the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Kendall served in senior positions at Independent Sector, HandsOn Greater DC Cares, Great Start DC and the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation.  He has also served on the Boards of Directors of several nonprofit organizations including the Black Philanthropic Alliance, the Columbia Heights Youth Club, the Arts and Technology Academy Public Charter School, Damien Ministries, Inc. and the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network National.  Kendall has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Harvard University and a Graduate Certificate in Leadership Development from Johns Hopkins University.  Kendall resides in Washington, DC. Cherian Koshy, Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) & AFP Master Trainer is an internationally recognized expert in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. He works with hundreds of nonprofits each year to help them solve their most intractable problems. His industry-leading thought leadership has been featured in Advancing Philanthropy, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, the Institute of Fundraising (UK), and dozens of blogs, webinars, and podcasts. With 20+ years of experience, he is one of the most sought-after trainers and speakers in the nonprofit sector. As a coach and consultant, he helps struggling nonprofit leaders find strategies that give them back time and develop sustainable revenue. Shelley Danner is a senior leader with business and consulting experience infused with a passion for impact. In 2012, she pivoted her career into the social sector with a focus on talent and leadership. Shelley is co-founder and Program Director of nonprofit Challenge Detroit and on faculty as an adjunct professor in the Integrated Design MFA at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. She also sits on the advisory board for the University of Detroit Mercy Masters of Community Development Program and the founding advisory committee of the Detroit Women's Leadership Network. Shelley is a 2019 DYP Vanguard Awardee and was recognized by Crain's Detroit Business as one of the 2018 Notable Women in Nonprofits. Shelley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Miami University in Ohio and a graduate certificate in leadership coaching from Georgetown University. Shelley also has expertise in design thinking and strategic planning and has co-created and led over 150 community project collaborations in partnership with nonprofits across Detroit's neighborhoods. Born and raised in Michigan, she loves the arts, outdoor adventures, cities, traveling, and asking questions. Get your own copy of “Find Your Fire” here! After you listen, be sure to check out: Want your copy of “Find Your Fire” signed by the author? Click Here. The #MovementMakerTribe Facebook insider group, join us for all things #MovementMaker inspired. Follow the #MovementMakerTribe on Instagram. Get your #MovementMaker swag here! Sign up for some “Friday Fuel” - a newsletter providing weekly love letters meant to inspire the change-maker in all of us. Book Terri to speak. Shoot an email to Annie, Cherian, Kendall, or Shelley Subscribe to Movement Maker: The Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a rating or review!

Rusty Stahl, President and CEO of Fund the People and host of the podcast, offers an urgent call and a vision for a federal government that works well with the nonprofit workforce. Then Rusty sits down with Dan Cardinali, President and CEO of Independent Sector, one of the influential groups that represent the nonprofit sector in Washington. Independent Sector has been in conversation interests with the Biden-Harris Transition about what the nonprofit sector needs from the White House, and Dan shares an overview of the substance of this dialogue. Listen to get insights on these topics: How will the Biden-Harris White House work with the nonprofit sector? What have nonprofits asked for from the Biden-Harris Transition team? How can nonprofits help (& be helped by) the incoming administration as we seek to end the coronavirus pandemic, fix democracy, address racial injustice, and stop climate change

Welcome to the 600th Episode of Remarkable Results Radio. Enjoy some very candid talk and behind the scenes revelations from some of the very first episodes from my panel. Along with the fun discussion, the panel dished out some great advice as the podcast continues to set the standard and the tone for aftermarket industry podcasts. Our longevity is a testament to the leaders from every segment of the industry who have shared so that others have gained. We will continue to bring thought piercing issues and commentaries so that you grow your business acumen. As I said and I mean it from the bottom of my heart, this podcast is dedicated to you for “listening and learning” and for letting me know how much our content means to you. And a big shout out to the sponsors who make the podcast a reality. Please support them. We’ve reached these milestones, besides the 600th RRR, the 200th Town Hall Academy and the start of Aftermarket Weekly this year only because you are there and use this resource The Panel: Greg Buckley is the CEO of the 50 + year young Buckley Personalized Auto Care in Wilmington, DE. He’s a member of ASA, an ATI Coach, a member of the Delaware Automotive Service Professionals, past member of the NAPA advisory board council, is vice-president of NAPA business development groups, and is involved as an advisory board member of Kukui, along with AutoVitals. Hear Greg’s previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greg+Buckley%22 (HERE). Dwayne Myers is a partner in Dynamic Automotive in the greater Maryland area. Dwayne invests time in the industry with the Auto Care Association and serves on the education committee with CCPN (Car Care Professional Network). Dwayne was recently honored as one of only 17 outstanding individuals that qualified for the prestigious 2017 World Class Technician Award presented by The Auto Care Association and ASE. He is very passionate about hiring and sustaining a strong and engaged team. Listen to Dwayne’s previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Dwayne%20Myers%22 (HERE). G Jerry Truglia is well known for his automotive training through his company ATTS: Automotive Technician Training Services, where he covers topics ranging from hybrid vehicles, electricity, to Heavy Duty Truck repair. G is also a very proud founding member of the non-for profit Technician Service Training group. G Jerry Truglia Previous Episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22Truglia%22 (HERE). Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. Bob is one of 150 Worldwide AMI approved instructors. He has created Business Management development courses for aftermarket shop employers/managers, Jobbers and Jobber Sales representatives which are recognized as being the most comprehensive, industry-specific courses of their kind in North America. Bob’s previous episodes are https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22greenwood%22 (HERE). Kim Auernheimer, AAM is the Co-Owner & Business Manager of CS Automotive in Brentwood, Tennessee. CS Automotive was opened in October of 2006 in the back of a warehouse and now they call a 6,400 square foot, 10-bay shop home. Prior to joining her husband Rob in the business on a full-time basis, Kim had a career in Commercial Real Estate and Property Management. In July of 2011, she stepped out from the background of the business and joined her husband in the venture of creating an industry-leading standout. Listen to Kim’s Episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=kim+auernheimer (HERE). Matt Fanslow is the diagnostic tech/shop manager at Riverside Automotive in Red Wing, MN. His primary responsibilities are to diagnose drivability and electrical/electronic issues, and perform most

Rick Williams got into the industry because of the passion he have for cars. He enjoyed modifying and racing. To this day he appreciate anything measured in horsepower. He graduated from Universal Technical Institute’s automotive technology program in 2002. After graduation, He co-founded an import race shop that was unfortunately only in business for just 4 short years. Rick went on to work for a large and dealer group at one of their Honda dealerships here in Cincinnati. He completed Honda’s factory training program and became a Honda factory trained master technician. A couple years later he had the opportunity to become a service advisor and wrote service at the same dealership for about 5 years or so until he was moved to one of their Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram stores where he was a service manager for a year and a half. He started RIX Automotive out of the detached garage here at home with 1 lift on January 2nd 2019 while also watching his kids during the daytime. He did about 70k in sales that year, part time. June 2020 he moved into a shop space. He rehabbed the space cosmetically and to allow for automotive service/repair. He have since acquired two part time master technicians. Since the move, the shop is doing what it used to do in a month in about a week. Bill Haas, AAM, is the owner of Haas performance consulting LLC, with 40 years of experience in the automotive service and repair industry. Clients have access to Bill’s solution-based focus, expertise, unique perspectives and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Bill began his career working part-time at a full-service gasoline station in Appleton, Wisconsin. His career includes time as a technician, shop owner, technical trainer and on the staff of the automotive industry’s oldest and largest association representing automotive service and collision repair businesses. While at the association Bill had the opportunity to work with all segments of the industry. His knowledge of the industry has been shared on many occasions as he has been invited to speak at numerous industry events as well as providing testimony at hearings of the US Congress and several state legislatures on important legislation and regulation affecting the automotive industry. Bill received the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credential from the automotive management institute in 1996 and has been a member of the automotive management institute’s faculty since 2002. Bill is also the business manager for NACAT, the North American Council of Automotive Teachers. His services include business management seminar development and delivery, keynote presentations, business consulting, performance coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Listen to Bill’s previous episodes https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22haas%22 (HERE). Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). AAEC is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. AAEC content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His 18 years...

2020 has been a challenging year, to put it lightly Everyone has been going through it, and through it, and through it againWe all have our own takes on what’s going on, and are responding the best we canWe here at San Francisco inFLUX wanted to reach out to influential leaders locally and regionally to hear about what their response has been from their unique positions and perspectivesOn this episode of San Francisco inFLUX, we interview Fred Blackwell, CEO of the San Francisco Foundation, about how he has seen his role change during COVID, and how foundations are answering calls for justice in both the public health, and racial realms of America.--ABOUT FRED BLACKWELLFred Blackwell is the CEO of the San Francisco Foundation, one of the largest community foundations in the country. The San Francisco Foundation works hand-in-hand with donors, community leaders, and both public and private partners to create thriving communities throughout the Bay Area. Since joining the foundation in 2014, Blackwell has led it in a renewed commitment to social justice through an equity agenda focused on racial and economic inclusion.Blackwell, an Oakland native, is a nationally recognized community leader with a longstanding career in the Bay Area. Prior to joining the foundation, he served as interim city administrator for the city of Oakland, where he previously served as the assistant city administrator. He was the executive director of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and director of the Mayor’s Office of Community Development in San Francisco; he served as the director of the Making Connections Initiative for the Annie E. Casey Foundation in the Lower San Antonio neighborhood of Oakland; he was a Multicultural Fellow in Neighborhood and Community Development at The San Francisco Foundation; and he subsequently managed a multiyear comprehensive community initiative for the San Francisco Foundation in West Oakland.Blackwell serves on the board of the Independent Sector, Northern California Grantmakers, the Bridgespan Group, the dean’s advisory council for UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design, and the community advisory council of the San Francisco Federal Reserve. He previously served on the boards of the California Redevelopment Association, Urban Habitat Program, LeaderSpring and Leadership Excellence. He was Co-Chair of CASA — The Committee to House the Bay Area. Blackwell holds a master’s degree in city planning from UC Berkeley and a bachelor’s degree in urban studies from Morehouse College.

Janine Lee is a veteran strategist and grantmaker in philanthropy, with more than 25 years of diverse leadership experience with nonprofits and foundations. She is President & CEO of the Southeastern Council of Foundations (SECF), based in Atlanta, which is the largest regional association of grantmakers in the country. During her career in philanthropy, Janine has served in leadership roles at The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, and she is co-founder and former chair of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO). She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Independent Sector and on United Philanthropy Forum's Racial Equity Committee;her previous board service includes United Philanthropy Forum, the National Center for Family Philanthropy and the Mayor's Advisory Board on Homelessness in Atlanta.Janine sat down with David to talk about SECF's journey to develop an equity framework to guide the organization's work,the changes she's seen in philanthropy during her career, and her challenge to philanthropy to step up in bigger ways to meet what she sees as a “pivotal” leadership moment for the field.

Chris Cloutier is co-owner of Golden Rule Auto Care in Dallas Texas and CEO of Auto Tex Me. He spent many years in the software industry developing solutions for companies like Southwest Airlines, and Wyndham Intl. He’s worked for companies that understood the marriage of service and software, and have applied it in an effective way. Chris has his ASE C1: Automobile Service Consultant Certification Test (C1). He brings the business side to the business and his brother Pat brings the Braun. Chris is also a musician. Hear Chris’s previous episodes (https://www.autotext.me/). Bob Greenwood, AMAM (Accredited Master Automotive Manager) is President and C.E.O. of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). It is a company focused on providing Business Management Resources and Development for the Independent Sector of the aftermarket industry. Its content and technology is recognized as part of the curriculum of the Fixed Operations Diploma and the Aftermarket Degree courses taken at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College located in Barrie Ontario Canada. This school is the leader and only college in Canada that offers an automotive business education. AAEC is also recognized by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), located in North Richland Hills, Texas USA, allowing 80 credits for successful completion of the AAEC E-Learning portion of the site towards the 120 credits required to obtain the reputable Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Bob’s previous episodes are (https://www.aaec.ca/). Key Talking Points: Necessary changes to our Industry terminology because of the profession we’ve become We use too many industry terms with our customers such as work order instead of invoice Business Owner - IN vs Shop Owner - OUT Anyone can own a shop, but it takes a certain person to own a business and be a leader.There is also a difference between entrepreneurs and business owners- chasing a dream and ideas vs looking at numbers in business and building people within a business. Work on your business instead of in your business The business owner should elevate to a CEO - Chief Executive Officer Going from a Trade -OUT to a Profession - IN.A change in mindset and discipline to be focused on making net profit.    Client strategic business - IN vs Customer-based business - OUT You have a responsibility for clients and have earned trust. Customers come and go. What makes you unique and different? Your value proposition What do you bring to the table that others do not? You don’t sell clients. You council them. Relationships build trust Council not sell- understand vehicle and client.  Changing your mindset using language. If you think of yourself as a CEO vs an owner will change how you approach things as a leaderCEO- IN vs Shop Owner - OUT Service Consultant/Advisor - IN vs Counter salesperson/writer - OUTRelationships built trust Technician- IN vs Mechanic -OUT Invoice - IN vs Work order - OUT    The terminology of business software. Acronyms SMS shop management system, DMS (dealer management system) vs POS (point of sale system) Development - IN vs Training - OUTDevelopment classes scheduled for the next year for entire team Attracting younger generation- skill level continues to elevate with the amount of technology within vehicles    Business cards for your team members should include their certifications or professional accreditations Change starts with the owner- set expectations and defines the language used within the business You have to understand your people, how to communicate, motivate, and train.  Are you training and developing your technician? Are they certified? Continue to develop your knowledge Every team member should have a business card with certifications Instructors - IN vs Trainers - OUT - instructors have done research priorAnswer all questions Have a thorough investment with their time...

We are joined by Jim Easton (CEO of Care UK) to discuss the role of the independent sector in supporting the NHS and the wider care industry, both during the pandemic and in a post-COVID world. In this COVID-19 series, Tom Clarke (Director -  NHS Insights & Interaction, Mtech Access) is joined by NHS and other UK healthcare experts who offer real-world, first-hand insight into the challenges facing the NHS and explore the implications for market access, brand and HCP-facing teams, in pharmaceutical and medical device companies.In this episode, Tom asks Jim:- How has the private sector responded to COVID?- What have been the biggest challenges/risks in private provision?- What has been the impact of COVID on public-private relationships and collaboration?- How important is the private sector going forward, and in which service/therapy areas?- What does the future hold for independent providers?This episode was originally broadcast on 19th June 2020 as a webinar. This podcast series has been converted from our webinar series 'How is COVID-19 impacting the NHS?'. 

We, as a nation, are facing an unseen foe like never before and along with the numerous and heroic medical personnel on our frontlines, we rely on nonprofit organizations for the vital things a coping society needs: providing healthcare, education and food. Dan Cardinali, CEO of the Independent Sector, tells us the magnitude of the nonprofit organizations' role in this time of crisis, the government's actions aimed towards alleviating their economic hardships, and why everyone should help sustain the continuous cycle of giving. We have a strong belief in helping others and now, more than ever, is the time to support the people who are going out of their way to help others. Discover more in this amazing interview with Denver Frederick. Transcript here: https://denver-frederick.com/2020/03/27/dan-cardinali-ceo-of-the-independent-sector-cites-collective-action-victories-for-nonprofits-during-covid-19-crisis/

Our Common Future Conference – Oct. 27, 2017  Part One Our Common Future conference was held in Detroit, Michigan at the end of October 2017. We have a Part One and a Part Two to give you the top ten.  We will interview several guest speakers that help shape our community. They give us some insight into the work that they do to empower entrepreneurship and Impact Investing.   http://bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ocf.png ()   For the full transcript click below Read Full Transcript Welcome to the Bonfires of Social Enterprise. This is Romy, and we have something very special for you on this episode. Our Bonfires team was invited to podcast from the Our Common Futures conference which was held in Detroit at the end of October 2017. I was not able to attend but two of our very experienced colleagues, Jennifer Davis-Papa and Natalie Hazen, caught up with some very high profile attendees and speakers at the conference. They came back with so many great discussions that we had to do a Part 1 and a Part 2 to give you the top ten. So, on Part 1, you will hear interviews with Dan Cardinali, President, and CEO of Independent Sector, Joyce Cade-Hitchye from the organization, Of Impact, Angela Barbash from the financial firm, Revalue Aaron Seybert of Kresge, and Angela Rogensues of the non-profit, Playworks. Let's get started with Dan Cardinelli of Independent Sector. He begins by answering Natalie with some organization history. Dan Cardinali: Well, first of all, Independent Sector is a 38-year-old organization that is founded with two very simple principles; that our goal is to bring the sector, the whole sector together. Grant seeking, foundations, corporate foundations, and ... Excuse me. Can I start that again? Natalie: Mm-hmm. Dan Cardinali: Independent Sector was founded 38 years ago with two very simple purposes; to bring the sector together, sector spanning, so we have grant seeking organizations, nonprofits, and grant-making organizations like philanthropy and corporate foundations. The goal of this gathering is for the community to come together in a non-transactional way. Not to cut deals, but to collectively take stock in what's going well and what's not, and how we as a sector can come together, catalyze activity, and be part of accelerating social change. That's what Independent Sector does. And then we learn from that conversation, and we translate that into our public policy work. Primarily in Washington, but increasingly we partner with state organizations to make sure we're aligned with the policies that are really going to strengthen the sector. Every year we gather, historically every year we gather the sector together in this vital meeting ground, this conference. We realize collaboration is the way of the future. Early on as were designing for this, we said, "Look, who are the strongest sector spanning organizations we can partner with." The Council of Michigan Foundations is one of the strongest state level, regional association working in philanthropy. The Michigan Nonprofit Association is a similar; it's one of the strongest nonprofit association. It made perfect sense to say, "Hey! Let's put our heads together, and let's design together." And that's what we did. It's been a phenomenal experience. Natalie: Wow. That's fantastic. I like how you're getting everybody together in the sandbox to play well together, in essence. Dan Cardinali: Right. Well, the goal I think is playing well together. I think also means struggling to do what we hope happens here. Which is to push each other. Each of us have a different purview. We look across the whole sector nationally. The Council of Michigan Foundations has their lens working with philanthropy here in Michigan. Although, they are also a national player. They've a really great purview, and similarly, the Michigan Nonprofit Association has their purview really on what's going on here...

Jim Firman, Ed. D., president and CEO of the National Council on Aging, is the guest for the entire hour on the April 4, 2016 Boomer Generation Radio program. You can listen to the program in the player below.   About the Guest Jim Firman, Ed.D., president and CEO of the National Council on Aging For more than 30 years, James Firman, EdD, has been a leading force for innovation in services, programs, and public policies for older persons. Under his leadership, NCOA has developed many nationally acclaimed programs to improve the health, independence, and economic security of older adults. NCOA has also developed core competencies in collaborative leadership, fostering and scaling evidence-based innovations, and advocacy. Prior to joining NCOA as president and CEO in January 1995, Firman was, for 10 years, founder and CEO of the United Seniors Health Cooperative (USHC), a nonprofit consumer organization. At USHC, he directed the development of the early versions of BenefitsCheckUp®, now one of NCOA's core bodies of work. Also at USHC, he oversaw the development of one of the nation's first insurance counseling programs for older adults, which helped lead to the development of the national Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). As an advocate, he significantly influenced the development of federal Medigap legislation and long-term care insurance regulations throughout the United States. From 1981 to 1984, Firman served as a senior program officer at The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, where he helped develop initiatives in aging and health care finance, as well as the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program. Firman has served in several national leadership roles, including Chair of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (three times), Board Chair of the National Human Services Assembly, and Chair of the Independent Sector's National Advisory Committee on Charting Social Impact. In 2015, NextAvenue named Jim to their inaugural Influencers in Aging list. He was one of 50 thought leaders, innovators, writers, advocates, experts and others recognized for their work changing how we age and think about aging. Firman earned his MBA and his EdD from Columbia University. Boomer Generation Radio is sponsored in part by Kendal Corporation, a Quaker-based provider of continuing care retirement communities in the Northeast and Midwest, airs on WWDB-AM 860 every Tuesday at 10 a.m., and features news and conversation aimed at Baby Boomers and the issues facing them as members of what Rabbi Address calls “the club sandwich generation.” You can hear the show live on AM 860, or streamed live from the WWDB website. Subscribe to the RSS feed for Boomer Generation Radio podcasts.   Subscribe to the RSS feed for all Jewish Sacred Aging podcasts.   Subscribe to these podcasts in the Apple iTunes Music Store.

Joyce welcomes John Kemp, president and CEO of the Viscardi Center, a network of non-profit organizations. The Viscardi Center programs and services include Pre-K through High School education, school-to-work transition services, vocational training, career counseling and placement and workforce diversification assistance to children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities and businesses. Mr. Kemp will discuss the mission of this network in depth, and his more than 50 years of direct experience in the disability movement. Just a sample of the organizations he has been involved with include: Cerebral Palsy Associations, Very Special Arts, HalfthePlanet Foundation, Independent Sector, The Abilities Fund Inc., Disability Service Providers of America, Easter Seals, Goodwill Industries of America, U.S. Business Leadership Network, and the U.S. International Council on Disabilities.