Meet Nick. This former Make-A-Wish kid knows what it's like to benefit from the nonprofit sector, and now he's paying that gift forward. Nick founded Collidescope, a social media analaytics and measurement software-as-a-service platform allowing global causes, influencers and orgs to collaborate and track their cumulative influence and impact. Hear how a gamer raised more than $250K for a domestic violence shelter. He's talking partnerships between nonprofits & influencers, and we should all be listening.

Meet Courtney. She's telling her founder's story about the power of leading from a place where focus is always on helping "the one." The Pearl House was founded in 2013 to provide hope for girls in rural Ghana, Africa. By providing physical care, emotional support, spiritual development and life-changing academic/vocational opportunities, they empower these girls like never before. Hear one girl's tear-jerking story of hope of what happened her first moments on campus. We encourage keeping tissues handy.

Meet Susan. She's on a mission to partner with families experiencing homelessness to educate their children and create pathways to success through her organization, Positive Tomorrows. As the only private school in America devoted solely to educating children experiencing homelessness, they’re leading the charge in developing a comprehensive educational system built to bring these students up to a level playing field. But they're also bringing fun and heart too. Tune in and get inspired.

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that self-reflection is a healthy, strategic move for all of us. We’ve been exploring this question on the podcast as we learn beside you, because we want to understand how to navigate this brave new world we find ourselves standing in. Over the next 2 weeks, we are highlighting the 10 Greatest Opportunities for Growth in Nonprofits in 2021. We hope they challenge you and your teams to dream big this year - our missions are worth it.

Meet Adrian. She believes a core thread of growth is making well-informed decisions. But that can only be known and informed through analytics. This former world-ranked World of Warcraft gamer-turned-fundraiser is walking us through leveraging data and technology to the benefit of our missions. It's a fascinating discussion challenging you to use data to ask questions rather than make assumptions.

Meet Kishshana. Educator, speaker, head honcho, coach, you name it. She is the real deal. Kishshana delivers meaningful messages with such wisdom and knowledge. There is power in her words and actions of creating a more inclusive world, not just in the nonprofit sector. Kishshana gives us an insight into creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace as well as real-life experiences that shaped her into the powerhouse she is today. Hunker down with your notepad and a good pen, you’ll want to write this down.

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that self-reflection is a healthy, strategic move for all of us. We’ve been exploring this question on the podcast as we learn beside you, because we want to understand how to navigate this brave new world we find ourselves standing in. Over the next 2 weeks, we are highlighting the 10 Greatest Opportunities for Growth in Nonprofits in 2021. We hope they challenge you and your teams to dream big this year - our missions are worth it.

Meet Hannah. At 22, she moved to NYC for a dream job and ended up spiraling into a deep depression. As a way to cope with the sadness, she began writing letters and leaving them around the city — bookstores, coffee shops, libraries, everywhere. Today, she runs a global organization called More Love Letters, inspired by those first letters to strangers in a lonely city. An acclaimed author and TEDx speaker, Hannah knows heartfelt storytelling and breaks it down for us. Tune in to hear about her newest book, Fighting Forward, in stores now!

Meet Jaycina. Although she's an international model, lately she's been pouring her time into her fellow single mothers. She founded The Tender Foundation earlier this year with the goal of providing financial assistance and essential supplies to mothers living on the margins in Atlanta. In its first year, the nonprofit has launched several campaigns, including a two-week campaign where the organization raised nearly $35K. She talks new missions, early success and what she's still learning as a founder.

Meet Laurin and Michelle. They're part of an extraordinary team of development professionals working to save our planet. Alongside their Sierra Club team, they're managing a community of three million members and supporters for the nation’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. We're discussin how to steward a global audience of millions, direct mail tips and how their frontline customer service team is doing some seriously awesome personalized engagement with donors.

Meet Dom. She's diving deep into the motivations and mindsets of millennials, and believe us, you want to hear this. You see, millennials more interested in causes, not your nonprofit. But they could be a perfect match for your nonprofit, because they’re going to demand much but hustle hard. Dom breaks down how to find ways to partner and tips for engagement. We know we shouldn't be speaking to all audiences the same, and today, we'll learn why.

Meet Matthew. As a 25-year brain cancer survivor, the founder of the groundbreaking nonprofit Stupid Cancer and creator of the world’s first health podcast that gave a voice to millions, Matthew Zachary knows firsthand that today's healthcare conversations are too polite. He launched OffScrip Media to build community, end isolation, amplify voice and improve quality of life for patients and caregivers. We're talking our most important company value: community.