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Nonprofits on a Mission, hosted by nonprofit expert Sarah Andrews, features interviews with nonprofit leaders and expert colleagues, with episodes offering fundamental knowledge, helpful fundraising tips, and some laughter along the way.
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Polly Towner, Executive Director of the Manchester Community Music School, discussed her background in music education and the school's mission to make music accessible for everyone through diverse programs, 48 faculty members, and a strong music therapy department.
Tim Smith-Gerding of Blackbird Collective discusses his consulting work with nonprofits, focusing on strategic planning for organizations like Stay Work Play, and emphasizing the critical need for collaboration and shared administrative services among smaller nonprofits to improve efficiency and attract larger donors.
Al Cantor, Owner of Alan Cantor Consulting, discusses key issues like the growing role of Donor Advised Funds and private foundations, advising nonprofits to proactively integrate conversations about the distribution of these funds into their planned giving strategies.
Granite United Way President and CEO Nichole Martin Reimer discusses her first year in the role, highlighting the organization's work as a community connector through responsive grantmaking, 211, and major initiatives like the opioid abatement fund, while offering advice to nonprofit leaders on donor and board engagement, and the importance of connection and self-care.
Lara Quiroga, Owner and President of Larksparre Consulting, discusses her extensive background in early childhood education and nonprofit work before founding her own consulting firm in June 2024 to provide strategic planning, grant writing, and project management services to nonprofits.
Samantha Swaim, Founder of Swaim Strategies, discusses the evolution of fundraising events, emphasizing the shift from auctions to direct mission-based giving like the paddle raise, and highlights her company's work in consulting and producing hybrid events.
Becky Kates from Becky Kates Development Consulting discusses her work helping organizations with development, focusing on fundraising as building relationships, and emphasizes the crucial need for nonprofits to invest in infrastructure, technology, and staff.
Lindsay (Messina) Perreault, Executive Director of Austin17House, discussed the New Hampshire nonprofit's mission as a youth and family community center, detailing its hands-on programs, daily operations including providing dinner, and its success in helping troubled youth and fostering community engagement.
Jen Miller, Director of Development and Partnerships at Nashua PAL discusses her ten-year tenure and the organization's mission to empower youth through diverse programs. She shares impactful success stories, fundraising strategies, and emphasizes the importance of community support and self-care in the non-profit sector.
Chris Duhaime discusses his businesses, Pivot Creative and Flexhub Offices, and his work with nonprofits like Best Buddies New Hampshire, emphasizing the importance of marketing and board alignment for fundraising success.
Beth Dever, Executive Director of the Circle Program, discusses her nonprofit's mission to support disadvantaged rural girls through camp and mentorship. She also shares organizational goals, including a college readiness initiative, a van purchase, and the challenge of meeting the girls' increasing needs for resources.
White Mountain Science, Inc. is a New Hampshire-based STEM education nonprofit, led by Executive Director Jeremy Knowlton, that brings project-based learning and teacher coaching to over 50 rural schools.
Bonnie Angulas, Library Director and Founding Board Member of the Mont Vernon Library Charitable Foundation, details the challenging but ultimately successful five-year journey to fund and build a new, accessible Daland Memorial Library in Mount Vernon, which is on track to open around January 2026.
Tricia Brannen, Executive Director of YouthWell, discusses the organization's mission to improve youth mental health in New Hampshire, highlighting the importance of developing relationships, early intervention education, and the inspiring work of YouthWell Voices. She shares personal and professional insights, emphasizing the need to reduce mental health stigma and amplify young people's voices.
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Javan Van Gronigen, founder of Donately, discusses his journey from the agency world to creating a fundraising platform and digital agency focused on the nonprofit sector, emphasizing a holistic approach to fundraising and marketing. He encourages organizations to embrace consistency and leverage technology and AI to enhance their efforts.
Gene Martin, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, discusses his background in the nonprofit sector and government service, and the institute's mission to promote economic well-being for New Hampshire residents through independent research and analysis.
Jackie Walker, Executive Director of Lucy's Love Bus, discusses the charity's mission to provide joy and relief from pain for families of children with cancer in New England through integrative therapies and quality-of-life improvements. She also shares insights on fundraising, the importance of resilience, and the organization's future goals, including expanding group programs and offering Spanish-facilitated sessions.
Peter Saliba, Executive Director at the Mayhew Program, discusses the organization's history, mission, and future goals. The Mayhew Program, founded in 1893, provides a tuition-free summer camp and year-round mentoring for economically disadvantaged boys in New Hampshire.
Sandy Pelletier, President and CEO of Gateways Community Services, reflects on her 40-year journey with the organization, which has grown from serving 50 individuals to nearly 3,000 across New Hampshire, offering a wide range of support for people with disabilities, elders, and veterans.
Caitlin McCormick Small, Executive Director of Project Adventure, discusses the organization's nationwide work in education, mental health, and leadership development, primarily using adventure-based tools like ropes courses.
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