State of the Nonprofits

Story telling is part of the makeup of nonprofits. As we engage with donors, funders and community members, nonprofit leaders must become master storytellers to help build connection with our missions. In this episode of State of the Nonprofits, we're visiting with a master storyteller, Adam Reed, who is part of Filmhunter Media.   In this episode: Filmhunter Media, https://www.filmhuntermedia.com/ Guest Book Recommendation: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller MSS is proud to be a partner with ⁠Pioneer Natural Resources⁠. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more. "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ Recording Library of West Texas⁠.

Permian Basin Gives returns on May 21, 2024! We want to help you make the most of it! In this special episode of MSS State of the Nonprofits, host Autumn Vest welcomes Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin executive director, Laurie Johnson, for a quick walk through of how participating nonprofits can have a successful giving day.   In this Episode:   Discover all 117 participating agencies at https://permianbasingives.org/   Have questions about Permian Basin Gives? Contact Sarah Marler at info@nmc-pb.org or (432) 570-7971. MSS is proud to be a partner with ⁠Pioneer Natural Resources⁠. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.          "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ Recording Library of West Texas⁠.      

The philanthropic spirit in West Texas is one of the most unique aspects of our region. Both individual and corporate partnerships make our nonprofits stronger and enhance their ability to make real change in the lives of our clients. Today, we welcome Jay Whitlow to the State of the Nonprofits. Jay is a part of the team at Performance Chemical Company, where they are taking corporate partnerships to a whole new level.         In this Episode:   Performance Chemical Company (PCC) provides support for the Oil and Gas Industry in the Permian Basin. Our customized products and services are valuable to the following areas: Water treatment, Production, Midstream, and Saltwater disposals. For more information visit https://www.perf-chem.com/  The Catwalk Podcast is hosted by Jay Whitlow. https://www.youtube.com/@thecatwalkshow  Interested in connecting with Jay? Click here.   MSS is proud to be a partner with ⁠Pioneer Natural Resources⁠. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.          "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ Recording Library of West Texas⁠.   

State of the Nonprofits host and MSS Executive Director, Autumn Vest, welcomes Thaddeus Squire, Chief Commons Steward at Social Impact Commons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Thaddues recently traveled to Midland to join us as the keynote speaker for the a luncheon celebrating the 10th Anniversary of MSS. One of his many areas of expertise lies in shared resources or commoning. This episode explores the power and impact of commoning.       In this episode:    Thaddeus has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit management field, focusing on arts and cultural heritage. Following government relations work for the Philadelphia Museum of Art, he went on to found Peregrine Arts, a multi-arts producer, and Hidden City Philadelphia, among other curatorial projects. His significant work in nonprofit resource sharing began in 2010 as founder of CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia, the first comprehensive fiscal sponsor focusing on arts and heritage, which manages more than 120 independent organizations. Thaddeus’s creative practice is focused on systems design for nonprofit resource sharing, in particular practices based in commoning and commons management principles. His work is grounded in the fields of American Pragmatism, Common Pool Resource Economics, Cooperative Management, New Localism and the Applied Behavioral Sciences. Additionally, he has deep expertise in the history of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, nonprofit management, fine and performing arts, heritage preservation, and museum sciences. Thaddeus holds degrees from Princeton University, the University of Leipzig (J. William Fulbright Fellowship), and the Mendelssohn Conservatory of Music & Theatre.      Find out more about Social Impact Commons: https://www.socialimpactcommons.org/  MSS is proud to be a partner with ⁠Pioneer Natural Resources⁠. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.         "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ Recording Library of West Texas⁠.       

Each season of State of the Nonprofits, we like to take an episode to focus on self-care and avoiding burnout. In this episode, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Area Director, Dustin Pearce, shares what works for him and how he came to develop a daily seven step routine to keep him focused and ready for whatever the day brings.   In this episode: Find out more about Fellowship of Christian Athletes: https://www.permianbasinfca.org/ For more information on Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead List of Values, visit https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/. MSS is proud to be a partner with ⁠Pioneer Natural Resources⁠. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.      "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ Recording Library of West Texas⁠. 

Volunteer recruitment is one of the greatest challenges facing many nonprofits, but one agency is working to provide relief by recruiting a very specific community of volunteers. In this episdoe, MSS Executive Director and Host, Autumn Vest, is joined by Saul Herrera, Director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Senior Life Midland.    In this episode:  Find out more about RSVP at Senior Life Midland at https://www.seniorlifemidland.org/senior-activities/.    Connect with Saul Herrera. MSS is proud to be a partner with ⁠Pioneer Natural Resources⁠. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.        "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ Recording Library of West Texas⁠.  

MSS is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2024! To celebrate, we're kicking off Season 3 of State of the Nonprofits with a look back at how MSS began and where the first 10 years have led the organization. Joining MSS Executive Director and Host, Autumn Vest, is Vicki Jay, former executive director and a founding member of the committee that formed Midland Shared Spaces.   In this episode:  Find out more about MSS and how you can join us in celebrating this milestone at https://midlandss.org/10-year-celebration.   Where is Vicki Jay now? Find out more about the National Alliance for Children's Grief at https://nacg.org/.     MSS is proud to be a partner with ⁠Pioneer Natural Resources⁠. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.        "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ Recording Library of West Texas⁠.     

In this episode, MSS Executive Director and Host, Autumn Vest, welcomes Tim Jebsen, executive director, and Hannah Allee, Marketing Director, for the Midland Community Theatre. Hear the MCT perspective on volunteering, collaborating and planning for the future. AND get excited for the 2024 opening musical - OH MY! In this episode: Midland Community Theatre, https://mctmidland.org/ MSS is proud to be a partner with Pioneer Natural Resources. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.       "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas.    

Maintaining employee morale is challenging when agencies are navigating leadership changes.  As new leaders step in, changes in style and direction can leave staff members feeling adrift and sometimes disgruntled. On this episode of State of the Nonprofits, host Autumn Vest visits with Dr. Elise Kail, a retired educator with vast experience in leading groups through change. Dr. Kail is now a consultant and owner of Kail Consulting, LLC.   MSS is proud to be a partner with Pioneer Natural Resources. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.       "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas.    

With a new year just a few holiday-filled months away, many nonprofits are working to recruit board members to their causes. Recruiting young professionals can be difficult. Not only finding those individuals with the flexibility to serve, but also with the willingness to make a commitment. In this episode of State of the Nonprofits, MSS Board Member, Lauryn Hendrix, shares her experience in service and how her fellow board members participated in her growth. MSS is proud to be a partner with Pioneer Natural Resources. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.      "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas.   

It's Cybersecurity Awareness month! Technology is a core aspect of the services that MSS provides, so of course we're dedicating this episode to our very own MSS IT Services Department and welcoming IT Director, Gary Hires, back to State of the Nonprofits. In this episode, you can expect a bit of Cyber Security 101. What nonprofits need to know and how you can be prepared for an attack.   MSS is proud to be a partner with Pioneer Natural Resources. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.     "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas.   

When we talk about partnerships in education, our minds often go directly to working with our local school district to support student success. But we may be overlooking opportunities to create community impact through partnership in higher education. Midland College's new president, Dr. Damon Kennedy, is ready to join forces with nonprofits to create impact in our community. In this episode, MSS Executive Director Autumn Vest is joined by Dr. Kennedy to explore his vision for Midland College.   In this episode:   Midland College, https://www.midland.edu/  MSS is proud to be a partner with Pioneer Natural Resources. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.    "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas.  

In recent years, we've seen a surge of people and groups coming together to create impact in our communities. One such group is the Permian Strategic Partnership, a coalition of leading Permian Basin energy companies who joined together to work in partnership with leaders across the region’s communities to address current and future challenges to the responsible development of the vast oil and natural gas resources of the Permian Basin. The Partnership seeks to improve the quality of place for Permian Basin families by partnering with local leaders to develop and implement strategic plans to foster superior education, accessible housing, a supportive healthcare system, safer roads, and workforce development. This episode features a conversation with is PSP President and CEO, Tracee Bentley.    In this episode:   Permian Strategic Partnership,  https://permianpartnership.org/   MSS is proud to be a partner with Pioneer Natural Resources. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.    "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas.  

Autumn Vest, MSS ED, and Bailee Hennis, RLWT ED, join forces to co-host this episode of State of the Nonprofits. Autumn and Bailee visit with Catherine Ashton, Founder and CEO of The Giant Squid Group. This conversation dives into thinking beyond the box when it comes to staffing and building your nonprofit team. Through meeting team members' individual needs and understanding their experiences, your agency can find creative ways to grow and succeed.     In this episode:   Giant Squid Group, https://www.giantsquidgroup.com/   The UnderDeveloped Report: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising, A Joint Project by CompassPoint and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Association of Fundraising Professionals of the Permian Basin, https://community.afpglobal.org/afptxpermianbasinchapter/home     MSS is proud to be a partner with Pioneer Natural Resources. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.    "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas.  

No matter the reason an executive director or CEO leaves a nonprofit, planning for future leadership is not something many organizations do very well.  The best thing we can do for our missions, is to plan ahead and be prepared for the future. In this episode, two guests to chat with me about how Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center (or MCRC) faced succession planning. Our host MSS Executive Director Autumn Vest is joined by Brooke Mueller who retired in 2020 as executive director of MCRC after 19 years in the role, and Kristal Kidd, the current executive Director of MCRC.  In this episode:   Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center, https://www.midlandchildrens.org/  Association of Fundraising Professionals of the Permian Basin, https://community.afpglobal.org/afptxpermianbasinchapter/home   MSS is proud to be a partner with Pioneer Natural Resources. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.    "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas.  

If you have worked in nonprofits in Midland-Odessa, you've likely met this episodes' guest along the way. Joining MSS Executive Director and Host, Autumn Vest in the Recording Library of West Texas Studio is Kay Crites, the soon to be retired executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin. MSS is proud to be a partner with Pioneer Natural Resources. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.   "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas. 

Our nonprofit community is robust and serving youth in Midland is the focus of a great many nonprofits. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Howard, the new superintendent of Midland Independent School District explores her vision of how nonprofits can partner with the district for student success.     Connect with Dr. Stephanie Howard, Superintendent   Connect with Melissa Horner, Executive Director of Student Services   Connect with Brandon Reyes, Chief of Human Capital   Connect with Anita Gamertsfelder, Midland Education Foundation     "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas. 

MSS is hosting a FREE Midland Nonprofit Celebration and Social event on Wednesday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This episode is all about the who, what, when, where and why! Host Autumn Vest is joined by MSS staff members Gary Hires and Marc Kondrup.     After you learn all about it, visit https://midlandss.org/services/mss-events to save your seat!  "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas.  MSS is a proud partner of Pioneer Natural Resources. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.

This episode of state of the nonprofits discusses sensitive issues that may be a trigger for some of our listeners. Our conversation focuses on emergency preparedness particularly for active shooter events. Please listen with caution.   How can nonprofits best prepare for emergencies like active shooter events? Eric Harrell of the Midland Fire Department joins MSS in the studio to share some guidance on preparing for the worst. Learn about training such as Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events and Stop the Bleed and discover resources to ensure your agency is prepared.   To schedule a training or threat assessment, contact Eric Harrell at eharrell@midlandtexas.gov.   "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas. 

It's award season in the Permian Basin! Nominations are now open for the 2023 Beacon Awards. In this episode, Laurie Johnson, executive director of the Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin, shares the details of the awards. Learn more about the categories and nomination process.     For more details or complete a nomination form, click here: https://www.nmc-pb.org/beacon  The 2023 Beacon Award nominations are due Friday, June 16 at 5 p.m. Categories are Excellence in Governing Board Leadership (Board Member), Excellence in Organizational Leadership (CEO or Executive Director), Program Excellence, Excellence in Communication, Excellence in Collaboration, Judge Pat Baskin Family Volunteer of the Year Award (Adult and Youth), and W.D. Noël Volunteer of the Year Award (Adult and Youth).    "State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas.