Podcasts about United Way Worldwide

Angela Williams joins CitiesSpeak to discuss leadership in a fast-changing world that can feel out of control, finding common ground, and staying grounded to your values and what is important. She is the CEO of United Way Worldwide, a role in which she seems to be everywhere, all at once. Angela Williams is continuing the United Way tradition of acting as an invaluable partner and team member to cities during crises and helping local leaders build for the future. Her career stretches across philanthropy, government service, faith, and justice. She is also the author of a new book perfect for this moment: “Navigating the Age of Chaos.”For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

The Valley Today was abuzz with meaningful discourse as Janet Michael, host of the popular show, invited two significant figures in the United Way network to discuss their mission of community upliftment and collaboration. The guests, Andy Gail, CEO of United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley, and Angela DeBoskey, Executive Director for United Way Virginia, shared valuable insights into the collective efforts of United Way organizations at local, state, and worldwide levels. Angela offered a detailed explanation of the hierarchical structure of United Way, ranging from local operations to a worldwide network. Angela highlighted the organization's flexibility to adapt and meet specific community needs, emphasizing their power to create a unified voice when addressing legislative and social issues. Angela elaborated on the robust structure of United Way Worldwide, which not only provides local organizations with resources like training and branding but also bridges the gap between local needs and national or international trends. This ability to adapt and adopt effective strategies is crucial for addressing the unique needs of each community and achieving sustainable change. Angela discussed how global perspectives inspire local initiatives, with Janet noting the effectiveness of Andy in leveraging worldwide trends for local benefits. An integral part of the conversation was the role of data in driving effective advocacy. Angela spoke passionately about how United Way employs a multitude of data sources—such as the 2-1-1 helpline, which records crucial community needs—to shape their support strategies. Andy echoed this sentiment, explaining how regional United Ways can use collective data to present a compelling case to lawmakers and funders alike. This data-driven approach ensures that United Way's efforts are not only timely but also relevant to the communities they serve. Janet shifted the focus to the importance of volunteerism, spotlighting upcoming events such as the Day of Caring. Andy provided a glimpse into the extensive planning and community involvement that goes into such events, highlighting the significant impact—both financial and social—of community volunteer efforts. Angela crystallized this idea by explaining how even limited volunteer hours can translate into substantial community benefits. Andy also pointed to the altruistic spirit of Shenandoah Valley residents who continually step up to support their neighbors. The discussion circled back to the core of United Way's mission: fostering partnerships and building a cohesive network capable of advocating for systemic change. Angela explained their strategic approach to advocacy, which involves collaborating with various stakeholders—businesses, nonprofits, and government officials—to address complex social issues collectively. By forming such alliances, United Way is uniquely positioned to drive impactful legislative changes and community improvements. Andy emphasized the invaluable service United Way offers by acting as a trusted partner and expert resource for elected officials. Janet expressed hope that listeners would be moved to engage more deeply with United Way's mission. Both Angela and Andy encouraged the public to get involved, whether through volunteering, financial contributions, or professional skill-sharing. Their message was clear: collective efforts lead to measurable, impactful changes in society. For those interested in participating or supporting United Way, Andy provided links: https://www.unitedwaynsv.org/ and contact information, underlining that every bit of help counts. He reiterated the agency's commitment to transparency and community accountability, inviting everyone to explore their revamped website which will be online in the coming months, for more information and data resources.  With a steadfast commitment to holistic community support, United Way continues to shine as a beacon of hope and unity, proving that the collective power of engaged citizens and dedicated organizations can indeed carve out a brighter future for all.

Hurricane season officially begins June 1st; and if you're feeling almost prepared, you're not alone. In this special episode of the Freedom to Rise Podcast, we're leaning into hurricane preparedness and the power of community partnerships. Thanks to a grant from Verizon through United Way Worldwide, we're amplifying our efforts during National Hurricane Preparedness Month to ensure that our neighbors are ready. Not just to face storms, but to recover from them stronger than before. Bronwyn welcomes Vice President of Investments and Partnership Strategies Josh Dunn and Disaster Resilience Officer Heather Koester to discuss getting better prepared, how United Way Suncoast supports long-term recovery, the lessons learned from Hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, and why resilience starts before the storm hits. 

Angela Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, joins Edelman's Alex Heath for a conversation on how nonprofits can be successful in today's environment and the power of partnerships. “Trust is key, partnership is currency,” says Angela.

Changemakers from One Young World Series Host Carol Cone interviews Angela F. Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, at the One Young World Summit in Montreal. Angela shares her dynamic career journey, spanning roles as an Air Force Judge Advocate, federal prosecutor, and nonprofit leader. She highlights United Way's transformative efforts, including its new global app, thrHIVEr, aimed at mobilizing young professionals to drive community impact. Angela discusses her vision for empowering changemakers, addressing urgent global issues like education and period poverty, and preparing the next generation of leaders through initiatives like the Next Gen Leaders program.This episode is part of our multi-episode series featuring some of the world's most influential changemakers who attended the 2024 One Young World Summit, a global forum that brings together young leaders from 190+ countries to accelerate social impact.Resources + Links:Angela F. Williams' LinkedInUnited WayThrHIVErOne Young World (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (01:30) - Meet Angela F. Williams, United Way Worldwide (01:53) - Angela's Background (03:37) - Why at OYW (07:38) - Where the Funds Go (10:45) - Time to Develop (11:37) - Advice for Young Leaders (12:23) - Advice for Leaders (14:22) - Important Social Issues (16:41) - 5 Year Goals (18:27) - AI in a Purpose-Driven World (19:54) - Last Word (20:56) - Wrap Up

293: Unlocking Crypto Donations and Millennial Giving (Pat Duffy)SUMMARYThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you missing out on donations from the next generation of donors simply because your nonprofit isn't equipped to accept cryptocurrency or appeal to tech-savvy millennials? In episode 293 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we unlock new opportunities in fundraising with Pat Duffy. He shares how nonprofits can integrate crypto donations seamlessly and unlock the potential of millennial and Gen Z donors. Learn why cryptocurrency is more than a buzzword—it's a highly tax-efficient giving method that aligns with the preferences of younger, tech-savvy philanthropists. ABOUT PATPat Duffy founded The Giving Block, with co-founder Alex Wilson, creating a new fundraising category they called “Crypto Philanthropy”. Pat and his team developed the largest crypto giving platform for donors, raising over $100M for nonprofits and taking crypto and NFT donations mainstream. Today, The Giving Block is the platform helping thousands of the world's leading charities, schools, healthcare systems and faith-based organizations fundraise cryptocurrencies, stocks and Donor Advised Fund grants more effectively from modern philanthropists, including Save the Children, United Way Worldwide, Feeding America and St. Jude. Pat was honored for being one of the 100 Most Influential people in crypto, as well as The Kennedy Center's Next 50 class of 2022. Pat's been featured in Time Magazine, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, Associated Press, Coindesk, and CNBC.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuireThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanDon't miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens for the latest on nonprofit leadership

This 100th ChangeMakers Podcast episode honors the legacy, career, and calling of Dr. Kenneth S. Robinson, who has been intertwining medicine and ministry for decades to transform lives and communities. Join host Jeremy C. Park as he talks with Rev. Kenneth S. Robinson, M.D., who announced his retirement in June 2024, after serving as President and CEO of United Way of the Mid-South for more than nine years. Dr. Robinson became President and CEO in February 2015 after nearly 25 years as a volunteer and Board member of United Way of the Mid-South, the region's largest public, exclusively charitable foundation.During the interview, Dr. Robinson shares how being born premature and facing illnesses paved the way for his calling to pursue medicine, how his parents fostered a focus on education and faith, and how they instilled the confidence for him to succeed. He discusses how his paths for medicine and ministry started to become intertwined while at Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, and how those callings came with personal sacrifices and hard decisions. Dr. Robinson reflects on meeting his wife and how they've built their family, how and why he balanced working at Vanderbilt while pursing a Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School, and then the transition to serving in the Governor's Cabinet as Tennessee's Commissioner of Health from 2003-2007.Dr. Robinson talks about serving as Pastor and CEO of St. Andrew AME Church in Memphis and how they worked to transform South Memphis, and then what led him to United Way of the Mid-South, where his legacy will be the social entrepreneurial approach that he brought to human services through Driving The Dream™ Identifying poverty as the critical, underlying issue impacting every facet of our community, Driving The Dream™, established in 2016, currently connects over 170 independent agencies and organizations in a system of care for people living in, or at risk, of poverty. The network of support allows individuals in need to connect to available resources with a single phone call or visit to a participating agency. Through a shared database and communication system, multiple agencies are able to offer services to families. Driving The Dream™ Care Coordinators, or case managers, assist families in building their own roadmap to self-sufficiency. To date, Driving The Dream™ has helped over 15,000 individuals advance toward financial stability.Dr. Robinson wraps up with some of the lessons learned, his advice and encouragement for those who want to make a difference, and a fun, lightning round of short questions and answers where he shares what he likes to do to relax, his love of the Memphis Grizzlies, favorite Bible verses, and his plans for the future.   About Dr. Kenneth S. Robinson:Dr. Robinson's bi-professional synthesis of medicine and ministry has made him a strong leader in the areas of public policy, health and healthcare, and community development at the highest levels of local, state and national impact. He served in the Governor's Cabinet as Tennessee's Commissioner of Health (2003-2007), guiding significant contracting and grant-making authority within his Department's $548 million budget. Prior to joining United Way, he was the consultant and public health policy advisor to the Mayor of Shelby County (2008-2015) and Chair of “Healthy Shelby,” which was highlighted by United Way Worldwide as a replicable model of public/private collective impact.For 25 years (1991-2016), Dr. Robinson also served as Pastor and CEO of St. Andrew AME Church in Memphis; developing health and human services, high-quality childcare, Pre-K and K-5 education, and economic development initiatives.  He founded an associated CDC, The Works, Inc., a very effective nonprofit that partners with United Way to impact lives locally. The entire St. Andrew Enterprise has become a major stakeholder in creating a healthy, sustainable community; responsible for over $22 million of new investment in South Memphis.In 2000, United Way of America (now United Way Worldwide) awarded him its Community Builder of the Year award; recognizing both his local volunteer work with United Way and his formative community work through St. Andrew. Dr. Robinson has held board and leadership positions with numerous nonprofits, foundations, colleges, civic organizations, health-related entities and “think-tank” groups across the Mid-South and Tennessee.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Harvard College; the Doctor of Medicine degree from Harvard Medical School; and a Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School.He and his wife, Marilynn, have twin daughters – both accomplished physicians. The ChangeMakers Podcast is produced by cityCURRENT and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services. Be inspired by more positive media by following cityCURRENT here: www.cityCURRENT.com

Thinking at the Speed of Bias: How to Shift Our Unconscious Filters by Sara Taylor Amazon.com Deepseeconsulting.com A practical guide to tackling unconscious bias in a polarized world. Learn to recognize your unconscious bias and create positive change. Respected DEI expert Sara Taylor presents a down-to-earth guide on how to tackle unconscious biases and foster true equity in our rapidly changing world. Through relatable examples and practical strategies, readers learn to deliberately slow down their thought processes and become aware of their filters in various situations. Taylor encourages readers to question their own assumptions by asking, "Do I know that what I'm thinking is actually true?" and "Why might I be reacting this way?" The book demonstrates the importance of a clear set of competencies, skills, and strategies for addressing unconscious bias. By developing a culturally competent mindset and using a shared, holistic language to discuss these issues, readers gain the tools to understand, discuss, and implement change both at home and in the workplace. This approach avoids blame or shame, making it accessible and empowering for everyone. The book's insights extend beyond individuals; it demonstrates how organizations can scale up cultural competence to transform their structures and systems. With a strong sense of hope, readers are empowered to make a difference, creating a more just and equitable world for all. About the author Diversity and inclusion strategist, renowned for her visionary work in culture competence, nationally recognized speaker, and bestselling author Sara Taylor is dedicated to changing the world through the workplace by making organizations across the globe more effective and inclusive and their leaders more culturally competent. She founded deepSEE Consulting in 2002 to provide insightful consulting and strategic diversity training, paired with measurement tools to build individual and organizational cultural competence. In her deepSEE Consulting role as President, Sara has worked with hundreds of national and global companies and their executives, including Chief Diversity Officers, Organizational Development and HR leaders as well as staff at all levels throughout the organization. She helps them to understand the full complexities of today's diverse workforce and to build the competencies necessary to create inclusion and equity. Her clients over the years have included reputable companies such as Walmart, 3M Company, AARP, Cleveland Foundation, Coca-Cola, Marriott International, General Mills, United Way Worldwide, National Credit Union Administration, Ingersol-Rand, Seagate Technologies, Thompson Reuters, Thrivent Financial, among others. Prior to deepSEE Consulting, Sara was the Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Ramsey County, Minnesota, where she established a new department to lead D&I efforts for 5,000 employees. She began her career as a Leadership and Diversity Specialist at the University of Minnesota, where she developed state-wide diversity and leadership programs, created and managed a grant program to fund community-based diversity initiatives, and directed the activities of diversity and leadership educators. Sara's forthcoming book, Thinking at the Speed of Bias: How to Shift Our Unconscious Filters (Berrett-Koehler), helps individuals tackle their unconscious bias and empower organizations to scale cultural competence to transform their structural and systematic landscapes to become more effective and equitable. She previously authored the 2017 bestselling book Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World, which is used by numerous individuals and organizations across the globe to increase success and create greater effectiveness. She has been an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management, Twin Cities Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practitioners, Human Resource Professionals of Minnesota,

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Stephanie Chin for a wide-ranging conversation with insights on leadership, personal growth and experimentation, and the complex challenges of creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. About Our Guest Stephanie Chin has spent the past two decades as a nonprofit leader, including working for the United Way network both globally and locally and at SRI International, Inc. She believes that we all do better when we all do better and her life's mission is to help everyone operate near their potential while expanding it, by their own definition. She led day-to-day operations of MyFreeTaxes at United Way Worldwide, expanding the number of free tax filers from 50,000 to over 200,000 in two years, and promulgated an inclusive approach to project management at SRI International, Inc., leading a cross-division project management leadership team on the implementation of the new financial planning system. She approaches poverty fighting with a race conscious lens and advocates for equitable practices and systems change and contributed to United Way Worldwide's Equity Framework. Chin's new venture, Spicy Conversations, will help clients improve inclusive leadership practices and focus on behavior and systems change that makes a difference. Chin has a Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Berkeley, a JD/MBA from Emory University, has a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma, and coaching training from Co-Active Training Institute. Links and Resources LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemchin LinkedIn (company): www.linkedin.com/company/spicy-conversations Schedule a conversation with Stephanie: https://calendly.com/spicyconversation The Culture Map by Erin Meyer: www.erinmeyer.com/book Becoming Powerful Makes You Less Empathetic (HBR article): www.hbr.org/2015/04/becoming-powerful-makes-you-less-empathetic Asch Conformity Experiments (Wikipedia): www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asch_conformity_experiments The Push and Pull: Declining Interest in Nonprofit Leadership: www.buildingmovement.org/reports/push-and-pull-report

United Way Worldwide Senior Director of State Policy and Advocacy, often asks United Way advocates "to find the person in each of the representatives" they meet and set aside partisan differences. It's key, she said, to removing the invisible walls trapping the community members United Way strives to serve. On this episode of the Freedom To Rise podcast, we talk about advocacy and how United Way Worldwide's efforts in Washington, D.C., may impact folks right here on the Suncoast. Listen up.

This is an episode where we talk with Charmaine Brown of United Way Worldwide and David Sotolongo from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals about the DEI programs and where they stand today in the face of conservative Republican attacks.

Welcome to Season 2 of The Problem with Poverty Podcast! New Season, New Guests, New Look! In the premiere episode of Season 2, we are joined by Kathleen Ross, President/CEO of United Way of Morgan County. United Way Worldwide consists of 1100 local United Ways operating in 37 countries with 45,000 corporate partners.  What is unique is that United Way is the “Global-local”.  Started 135 years ago in Denver, Colorado, because of a need and it was called “The Community Chest”.  Through the Global-Local concept, resources are poured into the community chest and take out to meet the needs of the community.  During this conversation, Kathleen discusses how United Way impacts Morgan County through funding and support to the members of the community. United Way of Morgan County helps funds CAPNA's Meals on Wheels and More and Senior Programs!

Episode Overview: In this inspiring episode of "Act Three," host Cara Gray sits down with Cynthia Round, a trailblazing brand strategist known for revitalizing legacy brands and making them relevant to new audiences. Cynthia shares her journey through the advertising world, her strategic pivot into meaningful nonprofit work, and her role in making art accessible to all at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Through her stories, Cynthia offers invaluable insights into identity, career evolution, and the art of thriving in life's third act. Show Highlights: Cynthia's Groundbreaking Career: From advertising at P&G and Ogilvy to impactful roles at United Way Worldwide and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cynthia's career is a testament to her pioneering spirit and commitment to purposeful work. The Power of Mentoring: Reflecting on the mentors who shaped her journey, Cynthia emphasizes the importance of mentorship and how it can guide and transform lives, encouraging listeners to seek or become mentors themselves. Embracing Act Three: Cynthia discusses the concept of "Act Three" - a stage of life filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and giving back. She shares personal anecdotes and advice on navigating this phase with curiosity and openness. Redefining Identity: Addressing how one's identity evolves over time, Cynthia encourages embracing a broader sense of self that goes beyond professional accomplishments, highlighting the richness of life's experiences. This podcast is sponsored by Good Morning Freedom, my retirement coaching firm. I help executives and professionals plan the non-financial part of their retirement, like how to discover new purpose and how you want to spend your time. I offer a 1:1 coaching retirement blueprint package where we work together to discover some new avenues of exploration for your Act Three. This coaching is completely custom and will provide you with a ton of resources and support as you transition to this new stage of life. For all the details, please go to goodmorningfreedom.com/services. Our new Retirement SWAG Collection - stylish hoodies, sleek t-shirts, and classic baseball caps, each crafted to embody the spirit of retirement. It's not just about kicking back and relaxing; it's about embracing Freedom, stepping into a new phase of being Rewired, and thriving in your Act Three. Our collection celebrates these moments with designs that are minimal yet chic, modern yet timeless - perfect for you or as thoughtful gifts for your retired friends and family. https://goodmorningfreedom.myshopify.com/ Connect with Cara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraliveslife/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caraliveslife/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cara.a.gray/

In a hectic time of preparation for the holidays, it's important to remember those who may be struggling, a message elevated by United Way. Alice Archabal brings more than 20 years of experience driving results for mission- driven organizations to her work as executive vice president and chief development officer for United Way Worldwide. There, she provides leadership to drive the organization's revenue strategy, including its collaborative outreach to local voices across the globe. She joins Equal Time to talk about the role of nonprofits in identifying solutions to today's most pressing problems, such as food and housing insecurity, climate change, and economic mobility. And she shares her thoughts about how we all benefit when folks give back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“It's a universal human experience. We're all on this journey of identity. It doesn't stop. It's not like you get to a certain place in your life and you go, ‘that's it I'm done, I know exactly who I am, where I'm going and what I'm doing'.”“We have more in common than we have differences.”We all experience a degree of separation from others in our lives. We can be in the same room yet feel worlds apart. Politics and especially our own notions of ourselves and others can complicate the innate connection and familiarity to other human beings. This is fine as a starting point but today's guest, Michael Fosberg, wants the world to know that great change is possible with a broader point of view. He reminds us that our lives are ever changing and that we'll never really fully arrive at coming to know ourselves and those around us and curiosity rather than judgement lends itself better to the journey.In a world where people often argue and disagree, Michael's message helps us find common ground and bridge gaps, look beyond labels and engage in meaningful conversations that bring people together.Michael Fosberg is an author, playwright, performer and activist who's been speaking to national media about race and identity issues for over a decade. He was raised as a white man only to later discover that he has prominent black roots. He worked directly worked with the United Way Worldwide, the FBI, The Boeing Company, The Dept of Homeland Security, Harvard College, Purdue University among others, to reshape the conversation about race, identity, diversity, and inclusion. His memoir; Incognito: An American Odyssey of Race and Self Discovery was published in 2011 and his latest book is, Nobody Wants to Talk About It: Race, Identity, and the Difficulty in Forging Meaningful Conversations.To learn more about Michael Fosberg, go to his website incognitotheplay.com.Check out and listen to Micheal's podcast, Incognito.Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Dans cet épisode exceptionnel des Engagés Publics, nous accueillons Isabelle Genest, une figure emblématique du secteur de la philanthropie et de l'innovation sociale. Présidente-directrice générale de Centraide, Isabelle partage avec nous son parcours impressionnant qui l'a menée à ce rôle crucial.

Remember, you can watch the Superpowers for Good show on e360tv. To watch the episode, download the #e360tv channel app to your streaming device–Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV–or your mobile device. You can even watch it on the web.Devin: What is your superpower?Janelle: I believe it's that I do not shy away from large challenges.Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) is a “43-year-old national nonprofit created specifically to reach young people who may be facing academic, environmental, social, economic challenges,” says CEO Janelle Duray.“We wanted to ensure that they were invited to a program, that they could feel safe, that they could tackle those challenges and move beyond them and have the space to dream big about their future, to recognize their interests, their aptitudes, and then connect those interests and aptitudes to relevant opportunities in their communities,” she explains.There may never have been a scarier time to enter the workforce, with artificial intelligence threatening to dramatically change or eliminate many traditional roles, from truck drivers to the practice of law and journalism.Janelle says that preparing youth for lifelong learning is the antidote, enabling youth to have confidence in their ability to succeed in the long run.JAG operates with three pillars that support what it calls the JAG advantage: trauma-informed care, project-based learning and employer engagement.JAG was founded by state governors working closely with Fortune 100 companies, giving the organization a unique role as an intermediary between some of the best career opportunities in the country and the youth otherwise least likely to find them.“What I love about working so closely with leading companies, Fortune 100, is that when we develop these intentional partnerships across multiple locations across multiple states, they will say they learn just as much from our students as our students learn from them,” Janelle says.Since joining the organization, Janelle has worked to elevate the students, making them the focus of the work, moving corporate executives from the limelight–while strategically keeping them in the loop.Janelle uses her superpower, her ability to tackle large challenges, to make a difference in the world.AI Episode SummaryAI Episode Summary* JAG stands for Jobs for America's Graduates, a national program that supports young people in graduating high school and launching successful careers.* JAG's mission is to empower young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life.* The program was created to reach young people facing challenges that hindered their success in high school and to connect them with opportunities in their communities.* JAG focuses on trauma-informed care, project-based learning, and employer engagement to support students in their education and career development.* Janelle Duray has been with JAG for 13 years and recently became the CEO, bringing her experience in the public and nonprofit sectors to the organization.* JAG works closely with Fortune 500 executives, governors, and employers to provide opportunities for students and build diverse talent pipelines.* Lifelong learning and adaptability are crucial in preparing young people for a future influenced by AI and technological advancements.* Janelle's superpower is not shying away from large challenges and being driven to be part of the solution. She emphasizes the importance of balance and enjoying the present while working towards future goals.* JAG has focused on positioning students as the flagship of the organization, investing in their leadership skills, and giving them a platform to advocate for themselves and their future.* To learn more about JAG, donate, or get involved, visit their website at jag.org or follow their social media channels at JAGNational. How to Develop Tackling Large Challenges As a SuperpowerJanelle grew up in a tiny town in rural Minnesota. “There were no stoplights in my entire county,” she says. Significant challenges appealed to her despite–or maybe because of–her situation. At JAG, she faced a big challenge. She wanted to shift focus and attention from the corporations to the students, making them the stars of the show. It was a big challenge in the context of a national nonprofit organization led and sponsored by the people she wanted to move out of the spotlight. A dozen years later, however, she can say, “mission accomplished.”For developing the ability to tackle big challenges, she offers a simple formula: “increments, increments, increments.” She adds that looking back can allow you to see progress and measure it.By following her example and advice, you can strengthen your ability to tackle large challenges. With time, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Guest ProfileJanelle Duray (she/her):President & CEO, Jobs for America's GraduatesAbout Jobs for America's Graduates: Our mission is to empower the nation's young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life.Website: www.jag.orgTwitter Handle: @JAGnationalInstagram Handle: @jag.nationalFacebook Page: facebook.com/jagnationalBiographical Information: Janelle Duray has over fifteen years of experience in education and workforce development consulting and nonprofit management. In October 2023, she was named as the second President & CEO of Jobs for America's Graduates, a national nonprofit that has served 1.6 million youth since its inception 40+ years ago and currently serves over 75,000 youth across 1,500 communities. In her role, Janelle is charged to cast JAG's future vision by blending her passion to serve others and innovating and elevating organizations to bring JAG services to a broader scale. Janelle has served in many roles at JAG since 2012. In January 2020, she was named Executive Vice President and subsequently led the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, making critical investments in technology, student engagement programming, Federal procurement infrastructure, and overall organizational development for the JAG National Office and its national network. Her leadership throughout the pandemic led the Board of Directors to adopt JAG's Youth Opportunity and Outcomes 2024 Strategic Goals – the most ambitious goals in JAG's history. Prior to her commitment to JAG, Janelle has consulted with leading Fortune 500 companies and national nonprofits, including ADM, HCA, United Way Worldwide, the AARP Foundation, the National Urban League, and more, to grow their fund development, external affairs efforts, and overall strategy. Janelle received her Master of Arts in Public Administration from George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government and her Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Throughout her post-secondary education, Janelle held positions at the Association of American Law Schools and former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty's office.Outside of JAG, Janelle enjoys traveling, concerts, musing about the cosmos, and her first passion, playing piano.Twitter Handle: @JanelleDurayLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/janelle-duraySuperpowers for Good is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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"Am I F***ing Black or am I F***ing White?" asks Michael Fosberg. “F***ing Hell,” said Russell upon first hearing the story of Michael Fosberg from his own lips. A Chicago native, Michael has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools, colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms and not-for-profits since 2005. He uses his award winning autobiographical story - the journey to find his biological father and the discovery of his Black heritage - told in the form of a one-man play, as an entry point for meaningful dialogues on race and identity. BiographyChicago native Michael Fosberg has been working to create a national dialogue on race and identity since 2001 when he launched his one-man autobiographical play Incognito. The author-activist has used the unique presentation, along with engaging interactive training sessions and speeches, to embrace diversity in an effort to change corporate and organization cultures.He has been a frequent guest in the national media speaking as an expert on race and identity issues. His travels have taken him across the country facilitating meaningful conversations at educational institutions, corporations, government agencies and military bases. His highly praised memoir; Incognito: An American Odyssey of Race and Self Discovery was published in 2011 and his newest book, Nobody Wants to Talk About It: Race, Identity, and the Difficulty in Forging Meaningful Conversations addresses his efforts to provoke conversations about race over the past fifteen years.His work with organizations such as United Way Worldwide, the FBI, The Boeing Company, The Dept of Homeland Security, Harvard College, Purdue University and others, is reshaping the way organizations converse about race, identity, diversity, and inclusion. He has given Keynote addresses at conferences, conducted workshops and trainings for the “C” suite, and has spent time in classrooms modelling courageous conversations with students and teachers.His early career work in the fields of acting, writing, teaching and directing prepared him expertly for a life of prolific storytelling. He has worked at a number of prestigious theatre companies including the Chicago-based Goodman and Steppenwolf Theatres, and has had small roles in film and television over the years. In addition he has taught theatre-based classes at Northwestern and Carnegie Mellon University, as well as an assortment of high schools across the country.References:Nobody Wants to Talk About It: Race, Identity and the Difficulties in Forging Meaningful ConversationsIncognito: the PodcastMichael's website: IncognitoThePlay.com—We hope you enjoy the podcast. Remember to subscribe via Apple podcasts or Spotify, share the link with your friends and colleagues and you can always reach out to as at the following email address info@ineedtof-ingtalktoyou.com.—Ready for the next step in your difficult conversations? You can buy the book on Amazon now.I Need To F***ing Talk To You! | The Art of Navigating Difficult Workplace Conversations - Amazon | Owl's Nest Books| Shelf Life Bookshttps://www.ineedtof-ingtalktoyou.com/

This week we are talking about the role of non-profits in communities. Our guest today is Michael Williamson, the President and CEO of United Way of Southeast Louisiana, a non-profit organization aiming to eradicate poverty in Southeast Louisiana. Michael has served as President since 2013 and was previously the COO for four years and the VP of Field Leadership for United Way of America, now United Way Worldwide, for five years. Learn more about the Online Optimism podcast at https://www.onlineoptimism.com/podcast/

You know the importance of online communities for patients on their healthcare journey. But how do you create a thriving community in the digital space? In this episode, Spencer Brooks and Amy Ganderson delve into the topic of online communities in the health space, with a focus on the work done by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.  Amy shares her insights on the different types of online communities they have developed and the importance of tailoring them to the needs of the community. The discussion also covers the critical role of providing trusted information and resources, as well as guidelines and transparency in community moderation.  Join in to learn more about how online communities can support patients on their healthcare journey. About the guest Amy Ganderson is the Senior Director of Digital Strategy at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. She is a professional marketing leader experienced in various digital marketing channels and functions. Amy has specialized in non-profit digital marketing and strategy for over 13 years, driving awareness and action for important causes.  Prior to joining the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, she served in digital leadership roles at March of Dimes, United Way Worldwide, and The Nature Conservancy. Amy received her MBA from George Washington University and a B.S. from Cornell University. Amy currently resides with her husband and twins in Arlington, Virginia. Resources https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluehopenation/ https://bluehq.org/  Contact Amy Web: ccalliance.orgTwitter: @amygandersonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyganderson/  

Chicago native Michael Fosberg has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools, colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms and not-for-profits over the past fifteen years, utilizing his award winning autobiographical story, told in the form of a one-man play, as an entry point for meaningful dialogues on race and identity.His work with groups such as; The Boeing Company, United Way Worldwide, PNC Financial Services, and The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency is reshaping the way organizations talk about leadership, authenticity and inclusion. Michael has been a frequent guest in the media speaking on these issues, and his latest book, Nobody Wants to Talk About It: Race, Identity and the Difficulties in Forging Meaningful Conversations, offers readers seven important tools to engage in authentic dialogue.In 2011 he published his much lauded memoir, Incognito: An American Odyssey of Race and Self-Discovery. He also launched a series of unique virtual e-learning programs using his play as the entry point for delving into uncomfortable conversations and, more recently, Incognito the Podcast - a deep dive into the variety of methods people use to collaborate inclusivel

Today's episode is about crypto philanthropy and how it is impacting the non-profit world.  Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Pat Duffy, the co-founder of The Giving Block.  Pat has been featured in Time Magazine, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, Associated Press, ABC News, and CNBC. He and his partner Alex Wilson developed a solution for charities, universities, and other non-profits to fundraise using cryptocurrencies.    Shortly after realizing the benefits of donating cryptocurrency, the two created the Giving Block, and it quickly established itself as the leading crypto fundraising platform. The company has raised money for Save the Children and United Way Worldwide programs. The Giving Block even created an event called #CryptoGivingTuesday, which has raised millions of dollars in crypto donations for charity each year. Today's topics: How non-profits can utilize crypto for fundraising and donations. Why the Giving Block was created. How are crypto personas different from for-profit use? We hope you enjoy our conversation with Pat! NextAfter NextAfter is an online fundraising research lab decoding what works in fundraising and creating free resources from their library of 4,600+ online fundraising experiments. You can learn more at www.nextafter.com.  Masterworks Masterworks is a full-service marketing and fundraising agency dedicated to helping you achieve your mission. Learn more about Masterworks at www.masterworks.agency. Imago Consulting Imago Consulting is an advisory firm that helps businesses and nonprofits create growth by accelerating sustainable innovation. You can find out more at www.imago.consulting.  Special thanks to editor and sound engineer Barry R. Hill and producer Jenna Owens.

Chicago native Michael Fosberg has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools, colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms and not-for-profits since 2005, utilizing his award winning autobiographical story, told in the form of a one-man play, as an entry point for meaningful dialogues on race and identity. He has collaborated with a number of professional diversity practitioners on programs to foster deeper dialogue in corporate settings and at educational institutions. His work with groups such as; The Boeing Company, United Way Worldwide, PNC Financial Services, Proctor & Gamble, The U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, and The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency is reshaping the way organizations talk about race, identity and diversity. Michael has been a frequent guest in the media speaking on these issues, and his latest book, Nobody Wants to Talk About It; Race, Identity and the Difficulties in Forging Meaningful Conversations offers readers seven important tools to engage in authentic dialogue. In 2011 he published his memoir; Incognito: An American Odyssey of Race and Self-Discovery and he has just launched a series of unique virtual e-learning programs utilizing his award-winning play as the entry point for delving into uncomfortable conversations.incognitotheplay.com

Martin Hunter is not afraid to roll his sleeves up and into the guts of a business. Martin has the exceptional ability to translate vision into frontline operations. He is an energetic, authentic, and engaging leader who lives to inspire people of all ages and walks of life. His strengths in leadership were learned through 10 years of active military experience where he learned the implementation of KAIZEN systems. As the managing partner of URGEO, Martin is the driving force behind what it means to succeed, not only for URGEO's clients but also for URGEO's team.Ken Cameron has worked extensively in the corporate and non-profit fields. He has focused on some of the continent's largest non-profits, including the Calgary Stampede, the National Arts Centre of Canada, and United Way Worldwide. More than 50% of Ken's work is with corporate clients like Volker Stevin Construction or start-ups such as CreativeSparQ. What unites all of this work is a passion to help individuals transform their ordinary workplaces into extraordinary organizations that can maximize their impact.Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:How What CEOs Talk About got its titleMartin Hunter's personal storyWhat Martin values about being “purposefully curious”Why guests choose their own episode titles on What CEOs Talk AboutMartin's four favorite episodesWhat it means to put your mask on firstWhy Martin's catchphrase “Leaders are learners, not readers.” is so important to himHow Martin views hierarchy, loyalty, and leadershipWhat equality means versus what inclusion means and the importance of working towards inclusionMartin's future plan for What CEOs Talk AboutIn this episode…To celebrate the 100th episode of What CEOs Talk About, the tables are turned: Ken Cameron steps in to host Martin Hunter as a guest on his very own podcast. It's all about what Martin thinks about What CEOs Talk About and his journey for this milestone episode.Ken finds out how Martin feels about reaching 100 episodes and asks the questions listeners have probably always wanted answers to. Why does Martin let the guests choose the episode titles? And what is Martin's personal biographical journey? Finally, the pieces of Martin's story that have been glimpsed through 100 episodes are laid out in order, including some very personal glimpses into Martin's military background.In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, guest-host Ken Cameron and host-guest Martin Hunter explore the ins and outs of Martin's four favorite episodes of WCTA, the necessity of self-care, unpacking privilege, how to better work towards equality and inclusion, Martin's thoughts on leadership, and so much more. Don't miss the pivotal 100th episode journey into Martin Hunter's motivation and insight.Resources mentioned in this episode:URGEOContact email: info@urgeo.comMartin Hunter on LinkedInKen Cameron on LinkedInCorporate Culture SHIFT‘Put Your Mask On First' with Ryan Hindmarsh‘I'm Not a CEO… I Just Work Really, Really Hard' with Ute Preusse‘It Takes Intentional Solutions For Intentional Problems' with Jason Mercer‘If You Don't Have Inclusion, You Don't Have Anything' with Katarina PolonskyResources recommended for CEOs and leaders:Monday.comBambooHRSponsor for this podcast...This podcast is brought to you by URGEO, Operational excellence in action through the Are you Ready Program!Are you READY to free up your time?Optimize your Organization?Grow revenue and reduce costs?Build your leadership team?Partnering with organizations like yours, we work with you to implement our proven methodology designed to transform your operations, while providing accurate advice and support for real success.Translating strategy into frontline operations, URGEO helps leaders and the people within their organization excel at safe, on-time, on-budget and on-spec delivery. Let's touch base so we can learn how we can level up your business. Contact us today. 

Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. In this episode of The Digital Slice Podcast, Brad Friedman and Kate Bradley Chernis chat about being a female CEO in a male-dominated world. And how to transfer the skills you learned being a line cook and a DJ into running a company that developed a product that helps businesses pump a ton of content out on social media. Kate Bradley Chernis is the Founder & CEO of Lately – A.I. that learns which words will get you the most engagement and re-purposes video, audio and text into dozens of social posts containing those words. As a former rock 'n' roll DJ, Kate served 20 million listeners as Music Director and on-air host at Sirius/XM. She's also an award-winning radio producer, engineer and voice talent with 25 years of national broadcast communications, brand-building, sales and marketing expertise. What she learned in radio about the neuroscience of music helps fuel Lately's artificial intelligence. Before founding Lately, Kate also owned a marketing agency that got Walmart a 130% ROI YoY for three years. In addition, Kate's appeared as a guest speaker on hundreds of sales, marketing and entrepreneurial podcasts and has led presentations for Walmart, Ericsson, SAP, National Disability Institute, IRS, United Way Worldwide, SaaStr, SXSW, Content Marketing Institute, HubSpot, Hootsuite, Harvard University, Columbia University, NYU and others.

Chicago native Michael Fosberg has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools, colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms and not-for-profits since 2005, utilizing his award winning autobiographical story, told in the form of a one-man play, as an entry point for meaningful dialogues on race and identity. He has collaborated with a number of professional diversity practitioners on programs to foster deeper dialogue in corporate settings and at educational institutions. His work with groups such as; The Boeing Company, United Way Worldwide, PNC Financial Services, Proctor & Gamble, The U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, and The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency is reshaping the way organizations talk about race, identity and diversity. Michael has been a frequent guest in the media speaking on these issues, and his latest book, Nobody Wants to Talk About It; Race, Identity and the Difficulties in Forging Meaningful Conversations offers readers seven important tools to engage in authentic dialogue. In 2011 he published his memoir; Incognito: An American Odyssey of Race and Self-Discovery and he has just launched a series of unique virtual e-learning programs utilizing his award-winning play as the entry point for delving into uncomfortable conversations.www.incognitotheplay.com

The following is a conversation between Angela Williams, CEO of United Way Worldwide and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Business of Giving. A case could be made that the most important and most influential nonprofit organization in the world today is United Way Worldwide. And although it's a global organization, its power and its impact come from understanding and serving local communities. And here to tell us what's been happening at the United Way, as well as where it's headed, is Angela Williams, the president and CEO of United Way Worldwide.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   ➡️ About The Guest⁣ Kate Bradley Chernis is the Founder & CEO of Lately – A.I. which learns which words will get you the most engagement and re-purposes video, audio, and text into dozens of social posts containing those words. As a former rock 'n' roll dj, Kate served 20 million listeners as Music Director and on-air host at Sirius/XM. She's also an award-winning radio producer, engineer, and voice talent with 25 years of national broadcast communications, brand-building, sales, and marketing expertise. What she learned on the radio about the neuroscience of music helps fuel Lately's artificial intelligence. Prior to founding Lately, Kate also owned a marketing agency that got Walmart a 130% ROI, YoY for three years. In addition, Kate's appeared as a guest speaker on hundreds of sales, marketing, and entrepreneurial podcasts and has led presentations for Walmart, National Disability Institute, IRS, United Way Worldwide, SaaStr, SXSW, Content Marketing Institute, HubSpot, Harvard University, Columbia University, NYU, and others. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/katebradleychernis/  https://twitter.com/LatelyAIKately/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebradley/  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors HUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/ NORD VPN - https://nordvpn.com/successstory/  MANSCAPED - https://manscaped.com/ (Promo Code: 20success) ➡️ Talking Points⁣ 00:00 - Intro 02:48 - Kate Bradley's origin story 14:25 - How does Kate Bradley do content marketing so well and what role does AI play? 32:38 - How did Kate start Lately.ai and what did she do with the money her company raised in the beginning? 41:34 - Marketing problems Kate is solving 46:05 - How is AI important and applicable for smaller content creators? 49:59 - How did Gary Vaynerchuk use Lately.ai? 58:20 - Where can people connect with Kate Bradley? 58:52 - The biggest challenge Kate has ever faced in her life 59:27 - The most impactful person in Kate's life 59:48 - Kate Bradley's book or podcast recommendation 1:00:07 - What would Kate tell her 20-year-old self and what does success mean to her? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is Part 2 of our new Powerful Black Women Giving Back series. This week we feature clips from our previous interviews with Dr. Helene Gayle, President of Spelman College, Dr. Una Osili, Associate Dean for Research and International Programs at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and Angela Williams, CEO of United Way Worldwide. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

Caleb Gardner's career has been driven by curiosity and focused on making positive change. He's an insatiably curious innovation strategist and change management expert. He had the pleasure of running the digital program for President Obama during the Second Administration. (Caleb used to be @BarackObama on Twitter!) Now as a founding partner of 18 Coffees, a strategy firm working at the intersection of digital innovation, social change, and the future of work, Caleb is working with companies like Comcast, Bose, and United Way Worldwide on large-scale transformations. Caleb's new book, "No Point B: Rules for Leading Change in the New Hyper-Connected, Radically Conscious Economy" is available now. This podcast is brought to you by http://www.ethicalchangeagency.com (Ethical Change Agency).

Overview Today we are chatting with the Founder & CEO of Lately, Kate Bradley Chernis. Lately uses A.I. to learn which words will get you the most engagement, and turns video, audio and text into dozens of social posts containing those words. Kate has had an exciting career as a former rock 'n' roll DJ, to Music Director, to on-air host at Sirius/XM, to owning a marketing agency. In this episode, Kate shares the inner workings of how music and neuroscience inspired the design of Lately's AI model, the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and how authenticity is the only way to lead. About Kate Bradley Chernis Kate Bradley Chernis is the Founder & CEO of Lately – A.I. that learns which words will get you the most engagement and turns video, audio and text into dozens of social posts containing those words. As a former rock 'n' roll DJ, Kate served 20 million listeners as Music Director and on-air host at Sirius/XM. She's also an award-winning radio producer, engineer and voice talent with 25 years of national broadcast communications, brand-building, sales and marketing expertise. What she learned in radio about the neuroscience of music helps fuel Lately's artificial intelligence. Prior to founding Lately, Kate also owned a marketing agency which got Walmart a 130% ROI, YoY for three years. In addition, Kate's appeared as a guest speaker on hundreds of sales, marketing and entrepreneurial podcasts and has led presentations for Walmart, National Disability Institute, IRS, United Way Worldwide, SaaStr, SXSW, Content Marketing Institute, HubSpot, Harvard University, Columbia University, NYU and others. Learn more about our mission and become a member here: https://www.womenindata.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/women-in-data/support

On today's episode Kate Bradley Chernis shares how A.I. is helping brands improve brand messaging and accelerate relationships with customers online. Listen in as Deborah and Kate discuss how Kate's team uses tech to nurture customers, improve sales conversations, and build team culture while helping their customers perform better on social media. Kate Bradley Chernis is the Founder & CEO of Lately A.I. that learns which words will get you the most engagement and turns video, audio and text into dozens of social posts containing those words.As a former rock 'n' roll dj, Kate served 20 million listeners as Music Director and on-air host at Sirius/XM. Shes also an award-winning radio producer, engineer and voice talent with 25 years of national broadcast communications, brand-building, sales and marketing expertise. What she learned in radio about the neuroscience of music helps fuel Lately's artificial intelligence.Prior to founding Lately, Kate also owned a marketing agency which got Walmart a 130% ROI, YoY for three years.In addition, Kate's appeared as a guest speaker on hundreds of sales, marketing and entrepreneurial podcasts and has led presentations for Walmart, National Disability Institute, IRS, United Way Worldwide, SaaStr, SXSW, Content Marketing Institute, HubSpot, Harvard University, Columbia University, NYU and others.   You can learn more about Kate's organization in the following ways: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@katelyhttps://www.facebook.com/LatelyAIhttps://twitter.com/LatelyAIhttps://twitter.com/LatelyAIKatelyhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/latelyaihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katebradley/https://www.youtube.com/LatelyAIhttps://www.tiktok.com/@latelyaihttps://www.tiktok.com/@katebradleychernishttps://www.instagram.com/latelyai/https://www.instagram.com/katebradleychernis/ www.lately.ai   Create a personal career strategy that develops the leadership and communication skills you need to assess challenges, showcase your skills, and demonstrate your ability to be a C-Suite Leader. Learn more about the C-Suite Academy here: https://bit.ly/csawaitlist22  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, our guest is Angela Williams, the President and CEO of United Way Worldwide. With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit and corporate sectors and named to Forbes' 2021 List of Women 50 Over 50 Creating Social Change at Scale, Williams brings a long history of purpose-driven work to her role at United Way.  Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.    

Episode 30:  Create Belonging Sonal Shah serves as Interim Executive Vice President, Worldwide Network Advancement, United Way Worldwide. She leads the U.S. and International Network teams to work with local United Ways to help deliver the greatest impact for UWW's communities. She serves on the UWW Executive Leadership Team.   Ms. Shah is a global leader on social impact and innovation. She has started and led social impact efforts in academia, government, and the private and philanthropy sectors for more than twenty-five years. Most recently she founded and led The Asian American Foundation, raising over $1 billion, the largest philanthropic effort serving the Asian American community. Before TAAF, she started and led Georgetown University's Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation for over seven years, training students on social impact and leading research on different models of social innovation. In the Obama Administration, Ms. Shah served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Social Innovation at the White House, leading the efforts across government to introduce social innovation, including financial innovation, impact metrics, and the role of technology. In the private sector, she led the Global Development Initiatives at Google focused on impact investing and technology for social impact. At Goldman Sachs, Shah developed and implemented the firm's environmental strategy.   Ms. Shah also has significant experience working internationally as an economist at the Department of Treasury, setting up the central bank in Bosnia, working for post-conflict reconstruction in Kosovo, and implementing poverty reduction strategies in Africa. She also served as the chief of operations for the Center for Global Development.   Ms. Shah was appointed by President Biden to serve as the Chief Commissioner on the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.  She also serves on Homeland Security Advisory Council.  Ms. Shah serves on the board of Oxfam America, the UBS Optimus Foundation, The Century Foundation, and the National Democratic Institute. She also serves as an adviser to Pinterest and Apollo Global Management. She is an advisor to the Provost at Georgetown University. In 2019-20, she served as the National Policy Director for Mayor Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign. If you want to see if it's a good fit to work with Jen V. and JRT on speaking courageously as a leader, schedule a free call: https://www.voicefirstworld.com/apply  

For decades, women generally kept quiet about sexual harassment in the workplace.  But since the inception of the #MeToo movement, women have been encouraged to speak up. The movement emboldened a lot of women to use their voices which led to more stories to this day.  Our special guest, Lisa Bowman, a workplace sexual harassment survivor, recalls her own experience with her “harasshole”. In today's episode, Lisa is sharing: What led her to write the book, Harasshole Why it's hard to speak up against sexual harassment The fear of speaking up and what causes them What it's like speaking up for the first time The details of her experience with her harasshole What is a harasshole? How to deal with your harasshole in the workplace and the two important things you need to do The things you shouldn't do when it comes to HR and the systems the company put in place Why sexual harassment is primarily about power How her book can help you Lisa is the former global Chief Marketing Officer of United Way Worldwide. She was terminated from her role in January of 2020 in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment of herself and others by a peer on the Executive Team. As a female leader, Lisa felt that to stay silent was to be complicit in condoning this and providing a path forward for this behavior to continue. She went public with her story via HuffPost in November of 2020 fueling significant media coverage that subsequently led to the resignation of United Way's long-standing CEO on February 9, 2021. Lisa authored the book, Harasshole: A Cautionary Tale of My Time at “America's Favorite Charity” where she narrates her allegations of harassment and retaliation that eventually resulted in her termination.  Lisa has become one of the latest public faces of #MeToo.  If you like this episode or has been helpful to you, share it with the people you know and on Instagram and tag us, we are @nisarlaw and Lisa is @harasshole_book. Links Mentioned: (Book) Harasshole: A Cautionary Tale of My Time at “America's Favorite Charity” (Article) United Way Accused Of Retaliation Against Women Employees Connect with Lisa Bowman: Website Instgram - @harasshole_book Twitter - @harasshole LinkedIn Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website: https://www.nisarlaw.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nisarlawpc/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nisarlaw/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nisarlaw  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mahirnisar  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discriminationlawyer  Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Caleb Gardner about the importance of strong internal communications to drive sustainable, meaningful change. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5dGHoK_glmE. Caleb Gardner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebgardner/) is an insatiably curious ethical innovation strategist and change management expert with unique experience that includes startups, global nonprofits, Fortune 100 clients, and presidents of the United States. For more than three years, he was the lead digital strategist for OFA, Barack Obama's political advocacy group. Caleb led one of the largest digital programs in existence, with a millions-strong email list and massive social media following—including the most followed Twitter account in the world, @BarackObama. Now as the cofounder and managing partner of 18 Coffees, an innovation consulting firm, Caleb helps businesses with a mission to change the world get a foothold in the future, using his professional experience to solve impossible problems and bring new ideas to life, for global clients such as United Way Worldwide, Bose Corporation, Pandora, Fordham Law School, and others. Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Check out the Ready for Takeoff podcast at Wix.com/readyfortakeoff. Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations! Go to Swag.com/HCI and use promo code HCI10. Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader. Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine. Ranked #5 Workplace Podcast Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast Ranked #7 HR Podcast Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts  Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On top of all the other fundraising strategies nonprofits have to master, you may be thinking that the additional hassle of figuring out cryptocurrency donations may not be worth it.However, 220,000,000+ people use cryptocurrency today. And half of millennials prefer crypto investing to stocks. And in a recent study, Fidelity Charitable found crypto owners to be more charitable than the typical investor, but 46% of these donors noted it was difficult to find nonprofits that accept cryptocurrency donations.With so many ways for nonprofits to accept cryptocurrency donations, you don't need to turn away donors who wish to donate their Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other coins. It's a new technology that is constantly evolving, and it's understandable if you have some apprehension or confusion about how it all works. However, with so many tools available it is easier than ever to get started.Pat Duffy created The Giving Block with Co-Founder Alex Wilson in 2018, developing the leading solutions that charities, universities and other nonprofits use to fundraise cryptocurrencies. They quickly established themselves as the leading crypto fundraising experts through the explosive growth of their programs at Save the Children and United Way Worldwide. Over the last four years, The Giving Block has turned cryptocurrency into the fastest growing donation method, founding the industry's giving pledge, giving days and crowdfunding platform.Here are some of the topics we discussed:How can a nonprofit get started accepting crypto donationsBitcoin currently being the most popular among cryptocurrencies, how can nonprofits ask for Bitcoin donationsWhat is Blockchain-based NFTs and how can nonprofits use NFTsWhat are the trends on the next coming yearsDo me a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it!About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements. Julia's online courses, webinars, and talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and raise more money online.Take Julia's free nonprofit masterclass, ​3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

According to Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/lists/top-charities/?sh=1b5c50295f50), the top two charities in the United States are United Way Worldwide and Feeding America. The United Way started slowly over time as more and more “federated giving” organizations came together. Feeding America had a faster, but still slower start as one man's volunteerism took on a life of its own.    Not all organizations start slowly. Many are borne out of a specific need. Such is the case with The Kindness Project, which we'll hear about today. Grassroots organizations, in my mind, demonstrate the best in humanity: people stepping up to the plate to help others in the moment. However, with everyone and everything happening sometimes in split seconds, the message could easily get distorted.    Episode Guest(s): Alex Bromberg founded the original group that became the Kindness Collaborative in March of 2020. Long before that, he'd been involved in activism dating back to 2000. In 2009 he formed "The Liberty Project" which focused on shedding divisive labels and teaching people to work together toward key/shared concepts of individual liberty and social equality. After witnessing the amazing organic action of all the regular people throughout the community who had stepped up to help one another in the original group, Alex teamed up first with Darcie Nuttall, and then the other founders, to establish the Kindness Collaborative. Their goal of creating a way to channel all the kindness and compassion of the community and organizing it into a major force of good has been realized in the movement it has created.   Useful Links: The Kindness Collaborative  https://www.facebook.com/groups/kindnesscollaborative http://kindnesscolab.org/

On this episode of Mississippi Stories, Editor-At-Large Marshall Ramsey sits down with Sammy Moon. Sammy is the executive director of the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy. In his role, Sammy provides leadership and support to nonprofit and philanthropic organizations in their efforts to strengthen Mississippi's children, families, and communities. His work involves interaction with nonprofits organizations, foundations, United Ways, public sector entities, and businesses throughout the state. Prior to becoming the executive director of The Alliance, Sammy served as director of the Mississippi Association of Grantmakers (MAG). Before his work with MAG, Sammy worked as senior advisor to United Way Worldwide's Field Engagement Division where he worked with local United Ways interested in third-grade reading programming and impact investing. Sammy also worked as a senior associate at the Annie E. Casey Foundation in Baltimore, Md., the largest private foundation in the country devoted solely to building stronger futures for vulnerable children and their families. A native of Amory, Miss., Sammy's formal education includes a Masters of Arts in sociology from the University of Mississippi, a Masters of Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Masters in Public Administration from the Kennedy School at Harvard University.

79. Fred Maahs - Universal Design for Leadership “My utopia is someday, we're not going to be having this conversation. Access - just is. People with disabilities - just are, and everything is normalized…People with disabilities aren't, “the others”. We're not just a slice of the demographic. We're just part of society and not thought of differently.” Guest Info: Fred Maahs, Jr. is a passionate and recognized leader in the international disability community and in corporate America.  He is also a renowned champion for diversity and inclusion.  After more than 30 years as a corporate executive, Fred founded FJM Solutions, LLC in 2019 and Maahs Travels in 2021.  As a consultant, Fred is focused on underserved and underrepresented populations, especially people with disabilities. He is an accessibility travel and tourism expert and internationally recognized keynote speaker who finds solutions for “Fostering Inclusion Universally.”  Also, in 2019, Fred joined Tarita Davenock and Travel for All as a partner and Chief Operating Officer.  Travel for All is headquartered in Canada and provides global, accessible and inclusive travel experiences tailored to the unique needs of each traveler.  In 2020, Fred was named Editor of a new digital magazine, Melange Accessibility for All, and he served on President Joe Biden's Campaign ‘s Disability Policy committee. In addition, he is currently working with individuals throughout Central America and the Caribbean to plan and present at the 5th Continental CBR Congress of the Americas and the Caribbean. Fred is a Board Director and a Past Chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities, was a Director and Past Vice Chair on the National Easterseals Board of Directors where he led the Marketing and Development Committees, served on the Board Development Committee for The Arc of the United States and was chosen to lead the Corporate Sponsor Council for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.  He serves on the Advisory Committee for 360-Access, and he also serves on the Disability:IN (formerly known as the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®)) Disability Equality Index Advisory Committee and its Honorary Advisory Board for the America's Disability Rights Museum on Wheels.  He also serves on the Advisory of the Board Committee for Voiceitt, and the Advisory of the Board Committee for GesturesUp, both are Israeli-based IT startups focused on helping people with disabilities to communicate more effectively and to live more independently. Fred has served on three panels at the White House regarding issues that impact the lives of people with disabilities. He has presented on the issues faced by people with disabilities when traveling by air to the United States Department of Transportation.  Invited by the King Foundation, Fred delivered a speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 2013, along with Presidents Obama, Clinton, and Carter, as well as a number of renowned celebrities and civil rights leaders. On that day, Fred represented the nation's disability population during the "Let Freedom Ring" Celebration commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This was the first time that the disability population was included in the anniversary events. Fred has been the subject of many publications and articles for his accomplishments as a person with a disability and for being a devoted champion for the disability population.  Fred has shared his personal and professional journey with countless audiences around the world during events that include the inaugural Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit in 2019, the New Jersey Conference on Disability and Employment, the National Mentoring Summit in Washington, D.C., the Annual National Convention for The Arc, the Ruderman Foundation Summit for Inclusion, the Digital Arts Festival for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Center for Corporate Citizenship Leadership Series and Annual Conferences, and in numerous worldwide publications. He has delivered keynote speeches and participated in Town Hall and panel discussions on numerous topics that impact people with disabilities. In 2019, he represented Travel for All during the inaugural Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit in Dubai, sharing the stage with accessible tourism experts from around the world. In early 2020, he traveled to Israel and worked with Israel's Ministry of Tourism to assess and promote accessible tourism in Israel on behalf of Travel for All. Late in 2020, Fred was invited back to Dubai to assess and report on accessibility for hotels, resorts, museums, parks, and historic sites. In 2019, Fred received the “Belief in the Power of Young People Award” from City Year, presented to him for “extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to ensuring all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential and building the next generation of leaders.”  In March of 2019, Comcast NBCUniversal announced the Fred J. Maahs, Jr. Assistive Technology Grant Fund. The fund, named in Fred's honor for building the partnership with Easterseals and for his service on the Easterseals National Board of Directors, supports a variety of technology programs and services, from braille-equipped handheld computers to augmentative communication devices. In May of 2019, Fred was recognized by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America as a “Defender of Youth” for his unparalleled commitment to youth in America, to ensure all kids have a path forward. Fred was selected as the “2015 Humanitarian of the Year” by the The Buoniconti Fund - the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, for all of his work and advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities across the country. He was chosen by the Governor of Delaware as Employee of the Year in 2002 and was the first recipient of the John Jefferson Memorial Courage Award in 2002. He has also received numerous marketing and communications awards throughout the Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey area. He has been involved in many community-based volunteer efforts for Easterseals, served as Vice Chairperson for the Mayor of Wilmington's Access Wilmington Committee, and served on the Winterthur Museum and Gardens Access Advisory Board.  Fred has worked for some of the country's largest Fortune 50, 100, and 500 companies.  He joined Comcast in December of 2007 and until April, 2019 was the Senior Director, Community Impact, Comcast Corporation, and Vice President, Comcast Foundation.  He was responsible for the strategic leadership of Comcast's national strategic partnerships with organizations including City Year, Easterseals, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, The Arc, numerous relationships with Native American organizations, and a variety of diverse partnerships at the corporate and regional level.  In addition, he helped to create and then served on Comcast's Joint Diversity Council and was an Executive Champion of the MyAbilities Network – one of Comcast's Employee Resource Groups.  Fred began his career at Comcast responsible for the company's national signature employee engagement programs - Comcast Cares Day, a world-wide annual day of community service, and the annual United Way Employee Giving campaign, as well as the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. From 2004 to 2007, Fred worked for ARAMARK where he assumed the newly created role of Director of Community Relations with a focus on developing and implementing the company's Star Teams initiative - a strategic, company-wide employee engagement program. This initiative encompassed more than 12,000 managers across North America and the UK and focused on strategic Star Team activities with an overarching goal to build business and enhance company image. His strategic leadership and successful teambuilding abilities led to millions of dollars in new business, stronger relationships with clients and local national and international communities, new career opportunities for employees, as well as increased employee participation in community service activities. Prior to joining ARAMARK, Fred was the Director of Communications for Easter Seals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore from 1998 to 2003, where he was responsible for all media, public and government relations, as well as internal and external communications for 13 locations throughout Delaware and Maryland. He also served on the National Easter Seals Communications Committee. During his career in financial services for some of the nation's largest and oldest financial institutions, Fred served as Vice President of Marketing for CoreStates Bank of Delaware. While there, he was responsible for internal and external communications to customers and employees, event marketing and promotional programs for new national account acquisition, and marketing programs for 610 regional bank branches.  Prior to that, he worked for Bank of New York (Delaware). He also served as one of the founding members of the National Advisory Council for the Arts for Boys & Girls Clubs of America.  He served on the Community Involvement Roundtable at the Center for Corporate Citizenship, Boston College's Carroll School of Management. He served on United Way Worldwide's Global Corporate Leadership Advisory Council, is a former member of United Way of Southern New Jersey and Greater Philadelphia's Employee Campaign Cabinet, and served as the first Co-Chair of the Greater Philadelphia Corporate Volunteer Council.  In addition, he served as a WICT mentor and as a Big Brother in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Beyond School Walls program in Philadelphia. He received his B.S. in Business Management from West Chester University, an A.S. in Business from Widener University, is certified in Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership from the Center for Corporate Citizenship at the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, and resides in Wilmington, Delaware. Favorite Quote: “Never let anyone tell you that you can't” — Fred Maahs, Jr. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Four Ways to Think Differently: Use your lived experience to recognize the needs and engage to ensure others are included. Expand your definition of “we”. Become a “For All” leader. Challenge your beliefs about people with Disabilities. Recognize the toxicity of ableism. Don't let anyone tell you can't. Including you. Resources: Travel-For-All.com ReadMelange.com/accessibility MaahsTravels.com Coming Next: Episode 80: We will be joined by Sharon Browning, Founder - JUST Listening. Credits: Fred Maahs, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away Atul Tandon was making it on Wall Street. At 39, Tandon was running one of the world's largest international banking efforts on Wall Street when he was faced with a serious health crisis. Questioning his purpose, Tandon walked away from a life of wealth and turned to the very poorest in the world, vowing to serve those he left behind. Tandon has made good on that promise by expanding Opportunity International's microfinance and digital banking services – and at the height of the pandemic, serving more than 19 million people in 30 countries, developing a partner network of 100+ microfinance institutions in some of the most remote corners of the world - dubbed one of the “best kept nonprofit secrets” by Freakonomics' Steven Levitt. Atul Tandon is a global leader known for building, growing, and turning around some of the world's best-known for-profit and non-profit enterprises. Tandon currently serves as CEO of Opportunity International, a non-profit organization that designs, delivers, and scales innovative financial solutions to help families living in poverty build sustainable livelihoods and access quality education for their children. Prior to Opportunity International, Tandon founded and served as CEO of the Tandon Institute, which provides strategy, solutions, and staffing to enable social sector enterprises. Before that, Tandon served as the leader of United Way Worldwide's 41-country International Network, helping build and shape the world's largest network of community-based charities. Additionally, he oversaw the network's worldwide corporate relationships and fundraising functions. Check out Opportunity International: https://opportunity.org Follow Dr. Bob on Twitter: @ProfessorHuish

Chicago native https://incognitotheplay.com/michael-fosberg/biography/ (Michael Fosberg )has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools, colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms and not-for-profits since 2005, utilizing his award winning autobiographical story, told in the form of a one-man play, as an entry point for meaningful dialogues on race and identity. He has collaborated with a number of professional diversity practitioners on programs to foster deeper dialogue in corporate settings and at educational institutions. His work with groups such as; The Boeing Company, United Way Worldwide, PNC Financial Services, Proctor & Gamble, The U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, and The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency is reshaping the way organizations talk about race, identity and diversity. Michael has been a frequent guest in the media speaking on these issues, and his latest book, https://amzn.to/3JyCu7k (Nobody Wants to Talk About It; Race, Identity and the Difficulties in Forging Meaningful Conversations) offers readers seven important tools to engage in authentic dialogue. In 2011 he published his memoir;https://amzn.to/3sJUPYu ( Incognito: An American Odyssey of Race and Self-Discovery) and he has just launched a series of unique virtual e-learning programs utilizing his award-winning play as the entry point for delving into uncomfortable conversations. The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with https://www.missioalliance.org/ (Missio Alliance). Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/ (@aworldof.difference) on Instagram and https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/ (A World of Difference) on Facebook, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/loriadbr (@loriadbr) & on Clubhouse https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@loriadbr (@loriadbr).https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference (https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference) or http://loriadamsbrown.com/ (loriadamsbrown.com)Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching (https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching) Did you know that podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand voice? Here's the secret, we all want to feel connected to brands we buy from. What better way to humanize a brand than through sharing your story on a podcast. Kitcaster is a podcast booking agency that specializes in developing real human connections through podcast appearances. If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or an interesting point of view-- it's time to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster. You can expect a completely customized concierge service from our staff of communication experts. Kitcaster is your secret weapon in podcasting for business. Your audience is waiting to hear from you. Go to https://kitcaster.com/difference/ (https://kitcaster.com/difference/) to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Mentioned in this episode: Coaching Sept 22 Want to get unstuck and make a difference? Go to loriadamsbrown.com/coachnig for a free exploratory session. Patreon Support us for as little as $5/month at Patreon.com/aworldofdifference and receive exclusive audio content and free merch. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Chicago native Michael Fosberg has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools, colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms and not-for-profits since 2005, utilizing his award winning autobiographical story, told in the form of a one-man play, as an entry point for meaningful dialogues on race and identity. He has collaborated with a number of professional diversity practitioners on programs to foster deeper dialogue in corporate settings and at educational institutions. His work with groups such as; The Boeing Company, United Way Worldwide, PNC Financial Services, Proctor & Gamble, The U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, and The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency is reshaping the way organizations talk about race, identity and diversity. Michael has been a frequent guest in the media speaking on these issues, and his latest book, Nobody Wants to Talk About It; Race, Identity and the Difficulties in Forging Meaningful Conversations offers readers seven important tools to engage in authentic dialogue. In 2011 he published his memoir; Incognito: An American Odyssey of Race and Self-Discovery and he has just launched a series of unique virtual e-learning programs utilizing his award-winning play as the entry point for delving into uncomfortable conversations.The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr.https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.comInterested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coachingDid you know that podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand voice?Here's the secret, we all want to feel connected to brands we buy from. What better way to humanize a brand than through sharing your story on a podcast.Kitcaster is a podcast booking agency that specializes in developing real human connections through podcast appearances.If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or an interesting point of view-- it's time to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster.You can expect a completely customized concierge service from our staff of communication experts. Kitcaster is your secret weapon in podcasting for business. Your audience is waiting to hear from you.Go to https://kitcaster.com/difference/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:Do you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. We'd love to have you join us!PatreonJoin Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. We go deeper with each guest, and it makes such a difference.PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

This week we chat with Stacey Stewart. Stacey is the President and CEO of March of Dimes and is currently serving as its fifth President. She heads the organization leading the fight for the health of all moms and babies and is responsible for all aspects of the organization's strategy, vision and operations.Stacey came to March of Dimes from United Way Worldwide, where she held several positions, most recently serving as U.S. President of United Way, the nation's largest nonprofit organization. There she provided strategic direction for more than 1,000 local United Ways. She was also responsible for United Way's national efforts in education, financial stability and health as well as guiding efforts to enhance the brand and grow revenue. She spearheaded the transformation of United Way from a pass-through fundraiser to a leading organization for local community impact. Prior to becoming the United Way U.S. President, she served as Executive Vice President, Community Impact Leadership and Learning. In this role, Stacey developed global partnerships to advance community impact in more than 40 countries.As a business veteran, Stacey has also held a number of senior roles, including Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President for the Office of Community and Charitable Giving at Fannie Mae, as well as President and Chief Executive Officer for the Fannie Mae Foundation. Additionally, Stacey has an extensive background in finance and investment banking, having served as Vice President for Pryor, McClendon, Counts & Co., and as a senior associate for Merrill Lynch, specializing in financings for state and local governments.Follow us!Stacey Stewart: @marchofdimesceoMarch of Dimes: @marchofdimes (and website here)March for Babies: Website hereDear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething (and on Fireside here)

Covering both the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino.  As part of United Way and 211, she is committed to fighting for the education, financial stability and housing of every person in the Inland Southern California. She serves as a Board Member with the United Ways of California, member of the Greater Riverside Chamber Government Affairs Committee, Advisory Member of the California Baptist University Jabs School of Business, Chair of the Mergers & Combinations Committee with United Way Worldwide, and member of the United Way Worldwide Business Strategy Taskforce.   She has also been a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & Inland Empire, having mentored her little from 3rd grade to first-generation college student.  Prior to joining United Way in early 2016, Lisa was the Executive Director of Philanthropy for Loma Linda University Health and Vice President of Development for two human service organizations in Southern California.  She has a Bachelor of Science in Business / Accounting from the University of Arizona, a Master's degree from Claremont School of Theology, and completed postgraduate studies in Ethics at Claremont School of Theology. She attained the Certificate in Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) in 2015, and she is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She routinely speaks at conferences about philanthropy and ethics, faith and philanthropy, nonprofit financial management, and fundraising, and is a new adjunct professor with University of Redlands. In the last year, Lisa was awarded the 2020 Fundraiser of the Year for the Inland Empire (AFP), and 2020 Spirit of the Entrepreneur COVID Hero Award (CSUSB).Please tune in as Lisa and Joey discuss rent relief programs that benefit both tenants and landlords.  Programs like UnitedLift in Riverside County and the Rent Relief Partnership in San Bernardino County.  You can also find rent relief programs state wide at Housing Is KeyThe Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show

Matt and Alyson are joined by Suzanne McCormick, United Way Worldwide's U.S. President, where they discuss nonprofit burnout, the evolution of United Way, and... TikTok dinner recipes?

(Click here to listen to part 1 of this interview)"The most important thing anyone can do for someone who has been harassed is to simply tell them "I believe you"."~ Lisa Bowman In part 2 of this interview, Lisa explains the role of the EEOC in her fight against sexual harassment and retaliation at United Way Worldwide and how filing a claim puts one under penalty of perjury; so to have the former CEO and the Boards doubt her complaint was essentially defamation. She discusses the sham internal investigation and how she was not even interviewed by the alleged non-biased law firm hired to conduct it and how she even feared for her personal safety when she came forward with her story.She shares how, after taking her story public, other women came out of the woodwork to share their story with her of also being targets of her harasser at previous roles before his work at United Way.We talk about the accountability of Boards of Directors in organizations and how failure to govern and carry out fiduciary duties can lead to litigation against directors and trustees and the backlash from corporate donors by withdrawing funding and sponsorships. Lisa shares her insights as to Gen. Z entering the workforce and demanding organizations take a stand against bad behavior both internally and externally.Lisa talks about the risks involved with speaking out to both one's personal and professional brand and how she has proceeded with full transparency in her search for her next role because there's no going back now. She talks about our responsibility to speak up and speak out to ensure our daughters are not subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation when they enter the workforce someday. 7 out of 10 women who reported harassment to the EEOC experienced retaliation and that is absolutely unacceptable, we have to do better for them.Lisa talks about the soft costs when an organization faces a PR crisis that are difficult to quantify but glaringly obvious: damage to reputation and brand and broken trust, especially in the nonprofit sector.Lisa shares her gratitude for the outpouring of support she has received thus far and, although a few haters have surfaced, she has felt nothing but overwhelmed and amazed by the support she's received."I worked for an organizationthat was supposed to betaking care of people...butthey wouldn't fight for me,they fought against me"~ Lisa BowmanThank you for listening!Don't forget to Rate, Review & Subscribe!ABOUT MY GUEST - Lisa BowmanLisa Bowman is a survivor of workplace sexual harassment who shows women how to find their courage to stand up and speak out. After four years of exceeding expectations in her role, Lisa was terminated from her role as the global Chief Marketing Officer of United Way Worldwide in January 2020 in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment of herself and others by a peer on the Executive Team. As a female leader, Lisa felt that to stay silent was to be complicit in condoning this and providing a path forward for this behavior to continue. She went public with her story via HuffPost in November of 2020, fueling significant media coverage that subsequently led to the resignation of United Way's long standing CEO on February 9, 2021. By raising her voice, Lisa opened the door for others to follow, sharing their similar experiences during their tenure at the world's largest non-profit. She has become one of the latest public faces of #MeToo. Lisa has become a fierce and vocal advocate speaking about her experience to help others find their voice as well and end this systemic issue so that all women have access to safe, fair and dignified workplaces.FIND MY GUEST HEREWebsite: Marketing MojoLinkedIn ProfileYOUR HOST: Michelle HorlbogenHER MISSION: To foster civility, respect, and integrity (with a dash of sartorial elegance) in the boardroom and beyond.HER STORY: Two days after reporting ethical concerns to her employer, Michelle was fired. Six months later, she launched The Gentlewoman Boss website and podcast as a platform to support others who experienced workplace bullying in a toxic workplace.Her story caught the attention of and was featured in Thrive Global.Michelle also has an obsession with vintage clothing and fashion. She sells what doesn't fit on her website, The Red Velvet Shoe Vintage.This podcast is the place where her two passions collide.The Gentlewoman Boss Podcast has received numerous accolades, including being ranked in the top 10% globally by Listen Notes, Top 20 Best Month Reporting Podcasts of 2021 by Welp Magazine, #36/200 in Top Entrepreneurship Podcasts by Podchaser, & Top 20 Best Whistleblower Podcasts for 2021 by Castbox Media.BECOME A SPONSORVISIT THE GENTLEWOMAN BOSSVISIT THE RED VELVET SHOE VINTAGEJOIN THE COMMUNITYWHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYINGSUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTERFOLLOW ON SOCIAL @gentlewomanbossYouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gentlewoman-boss/donations

In part one of this two-part interview, Lisa discusses the reasons she felt obligated to speak up about the unethical environment at United Way; an environment she says violated Title VII and had done so for years. Her concerns and complaints fell on the deaf ears of fellow C-Suite Executives and the Boards of Directors, and within a few months she was wrongfully terminated. Lisa speaks about the disappointment and sense of betrayal at the realization that other powerful women who could have stood up for her and the other women she was trying to protect (many of whom were women of color), chose instead to abandon ship, walk away with generous separation packages, and move on to senior roles in other organizations.  She speaks to the failure of the Boards in governance, choosing, instead, to protect long-time CEO, Brian Gallagher. The sense of personal accountability to protect other women who would come after her led Lisa to file an EEOC claim and to take her story public. She found the support she received from Gretchen Carlson, one of the key players in the launch of the #metoomovement, to be a critical part in finding the strength to do so. HuffPost reporter Emily Peck told her story in a series of articles that ran starting in November 2020. Lisa, as a courtesy, requested that her attorney inform United Way that she was taking her story public. According to former colleagues, that courtesy was met with laughter and scornful remarks, to the effect that nothing would come of it, it's just one little article, it will blow over. What they didn't take seriously became a serious PR Crisis for United Way. Peck ran four more articles over the following months,and the story was picked up by Business Insider, ABC News, The Associated Press and The Nonprofit Times, to name just a few. The turmoil that ensued ended with Gallagher resigning on February 9, 2021.(Let that be a lesson...)Lisa also shares that, while interviewing reporters to take her story, one female reporter from a highly renowned national newspaper questioned the validity of her claim because Lisa had not been sexually assaulted in a physical way. She felt Lisa didn't really have a story. She elaborates on how damaging it is to a target when others marginalize or down-play their experience and how shocked she was at the reporter's glaring lack of understanding the language of Title VII.  Lisa also shares some things she's learned in her experience with the EEOC and advice for anyone who thinks they are being harassed and how to protect themselves and take action before their job is at risk. She weighs in on the damages incurred by the abuse and betrayal she suffered at United Way. That it's not just financial damage, it's personal and emotional damage as well. Lisa speaks to how much she loved her job, knowing her work was helping people all over the globe, most of whom she would likely never meet, but felt indebted to. How her personal identity was so tightly woven into her career, when that was ripped away from her, she felt lost and didn't feel like she even knew who she was anymore. Ultimately, she decided she could either be a victim or a survivor, and I think we all know what this fearless, brave woman chose.  "I am NOT an HR case. I am NOT an EEOC charge. I'm a PERSON. I'm a person that this organization just tossed aside, like garbage, because they didn't want to handle their problem, and instead, chose to make me the problem." ~ Lisa BowmanThank you for listening!Don't forget to Rate, Review & Subscribe! ABOUT MY GUEST - Lisa BowmanLisa Bowman is a survivor of workplace sexual harassment who shows women how to find their courage to stand up and speak out. After four years of exceeding expectations in her role, Lisa was terminated from her role as the global Chief Marketing Officer of United Way Worldwide in January 2020 in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment of herself and others by a peer on the Executive Team. As a female leader, Lisa felt that to stay silent was to be complicit in condoning this and providing a path forward for this behavior to continue. She went public with her story via HuffPost in November of 2020, fueling significant media coverage that subsequently led to the resignation of United Way's long standing CEO on February 9, 2021. By raising her voice, Lisa opened the door for others to follow, sharing their similar experiences during their tenure at the world's largest non-profit. She has become one of the latest public faces of #MeToo. Lisa has become a fierce and vocal advocate speaking about her experience to help others find their voice as well and end this systemic issue so that all women have access to safe, fair and dignified workplaces.FIND MY GUEST HEREWebsite: Marketing MojoLinkedIn ProfileYOUR HOST: Michelle HorlbogenHER MISSION: To foster civility, respect, and integrity (with a dash of sartorial elegance) in the boardroom and beyond.HER STORY: Two days after reporting ethical concerns to her employer, Michelle was fired. Six months later, she launched The Gentlewoman Boss website and podcast as a platform to support others who experienced workplace bullying in a toxic workplace.Her story caught the attention of and was featured in Thrive Global.Michelle also has an obsession with vintage clothing and fashion. She sells what doesn't fit on her website, The Red Velvet Shoe Vintage.This podcast is the place where her two passions collide.The Gentlewoman Boss Podcast has received numerous accolades, including being ranked in the top 10% globally by Listen Notes, Top 20 Best Month Reporting Podcasts of 2021 by Welp Magazine, #36/200 in Top Entrepreneurship Podcasts by Podchaser, & Top 20 Best Whistleblower Podcasts for 2021 by Castbox Media.BECOME A SPONSORVISIT THE GENTLEWOMAN BOSSVISIT THE RED VELVET SHOE VINTAGEJOIN THE COMMUNITYWHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYINGSUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTERFOLLOW ON SOCIAL @gentlewomanbossYouTubeLinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gentlewoman-boss/donations

The world has entered into a global crisis and we've been hearing a lot about this on the news. People fall ill because of this new virus and those on the frontline are rushing to help. But who's helping them? Brian Gallagher is our guest for this discussion and he's the CEO of United Way Worldwide. He's here to stress the importance of helping each other during critical times and how his organization innovated their platforms and partnered with other companies to gather and disperse more help. He also highlights how leading the people into helping one another creates a virtuous circle which gives a ray of hope amidst the darkness. Find out more about how you can help and why you should help in this timely interview with Denver Frederick. Transcript here: https://denver-frederick.com/2020/03/27/united-way-worldwide-ceo-talks-about-leadership-and-the-challenges-facing-the-nonprofit-sector-amidst-the-covid-19-crisis/

Summer reading this year is all about kids' empowerment with the Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza, our nationwide movement to unite kids, parents, educators, public librarians, community partners, and booksellers in efforts to get books into the hands of more kids during the summer and keep every child reading.   This week, you'll hear from some kids first-hand about what they love about summer reading. We also talk about how Scholastic is getting 200,000 books into the hands of kids who need them through a national collaboration with United Way. And we talk with two booksellers who have been working to engage their communities in summer reading through book drives and Summer Reading Celebration events! Additional resources: Learn more about the Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza Join the Summer Reading Challenge Find a Summer Reading Celebration near you Read more of our research around summer reading in the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report Learn more about United Way Learn more about Beanbag Books Learn more about The Bookstore Plus Guests: Stephanie Smirnov is the executive vice president of global communications at Scholastic. Ayeola Fortune is the senior director of impact and global results at United Way Worldwide. Jody Everett is the owner of Beanbag Books in Delaware, OH. Sarah Galvin is the owner of The Bookstore Plus in Lake Placid, NY. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan Edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula Produced by Emily Morrow