In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, we sit down with Herman Bulls, International Director and Vice Chairman at JLL, board leader across several public companies, and long time nonprofit board member. Herman shares how West Point, Army Ranger School, and decades in corporate real estate shaped his approach to leadership, relationship building, and […]
In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, we talk with Tina Hsing, Director of the Panda Cares Foundation, about a model that many donors wish more organizations followed. Panda Cares is the philanthropic arm of Panda Restaurant Group, and it operates in a simple way. The parent company covers every administrative cost. That choice […]
In Episode 134 of the Charity Charge Show, host Stephen Garten sits down with David Gottfried, founder of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the World Green Building Council, and the architect behind the LEED green building rating system. What begins as a conversation about sustainable buildings quickly expands into something much deeper. It becomes […]
In this episode of The Charity Charge Show, we sit down with Karl Thomsen, Executive Director of Hope Ignites Cincinnati, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underprivileged youth through long-term academic and personal support. Karl shares how Hope Ignite’s innovative approach—one that follows students from fifth grade through college or trade school—is helping young people overcome […]
In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, host we sit down with Robert Lewis Jr., President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, to explore how one organization is rethinking youth development across Boston and Chelsea. Robert shares how the Clubs are serving nearly 40,000 young people and families through nine […]
In this episode of the Charity Charge Show we speak with, David Gaspar, CEO of The Bail Project, on how the organization posts bail at no cost for people who cannot afford it, then supports them with court reminders, transportation, and connections to services. He explains common misunderstandings about pretrial justice, highlights data from recent […]
In this episode of The Charity Charge Show, we sit down with Richard Glover, CEO of the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, for a thoughtful conversation about nonprofit leadership, conservation, and community engagement. Richard’s journey offers valuable lessons for nonprofit executives navigating both the operational and human sides of leadership. From managing crises like […]
In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, we interview Shelli Brunswick, an author and speaker with a diverse background in the military and nonprofit sectors. Shelli shares her journey from the US Air Force to her current role as a motivational speaker and author, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, lifelong learning, and effective communication […]
In the latest episode of The Charity Charge Show, we speak with Charles Redding, Executive Director of Momentum Wheels for Humanity, an organization dedicated to promoting inclusion and mobility for people with disabilities across the globe. Their conversation explores the organization’s mission, strategic pillars, and the leadership principles driving its global impact. Key Takeaways Empowering […]
On this episode of the Charity Charge Show, we speak with Brandon Williams, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. Williams explains how the Club is supporting youth after a tornado, why mental health and education remain core priorities, and how the organization is strengthening career pathways, internships, and sports programs. […]
In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, Greg Arend, CEO of the Gatesway Foundation, shares how his team is advancing safe housing, meaningful employment, and true community integration for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He explains why integrated neighborhoods reduce stigma, how donor trust is earned through consistent transparency, and what sustainable revenue […]
In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, Vanessa Lockel shares her nontraditional path into nonprofit leadership and how Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County serves 1.5 million Long Island residents through agriculture, marine programs, youth development, and community education. She walks through lessons learned leading a large, multi-site organization during the pandemic, the evolving […]
In this conversation of the Charity Charge Show, we speak with Patrick Callihan, CEO of Tech Impact, about the organization’s mission to leverage technology for social impact in the nonprofit sector. They discuss the various services Tech Impact provides, including capacity building, workforce development, and consulting.
In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, we speak with Cordell Carter, executive director of the Project on Belonging and founding director of…
In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, we talk with Shane Scott, Regional Director of Development at Kids Alive International, about what it…
Discover how AdGood is helping nonprofits access connected TV (CTV) advertising at 70% below market rates. Learn how their nonprofit model…
In a recent episode of the Charity Charge Show, Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm, President and CEO of Step Forward, shared her insights on leading one…
In this episode, Robert Santana, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast, shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to…
In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, we sit down with Jeff Eysaman, CEO of Christopher Community (CCI), to talk nonprofit leadership…
In this episode, we sit down with Ann Fellman, CMO at Bloomerang, to unpack what’s actually happening in charitable giving and how nonprofits…
In this Charity Charged Show episode, we sit down with Skyler Badenoch, CEO of Hope for Haiti, to shares stories of generational impact, the…
In this Charity Charge Spotlight interview, Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch, founder of A Moment of Magic, shares how a college passion project became…
In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, Camille Kesler, Executive Director of AMIS Atlanta, shares how the organization creates lasting friend
In this Q&A, Sharon Cohen, founder and CEO of Figure Skating in Harlem, shares how a “happy accident” turned into a 30-year journey…
In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, we sat down with Courtney Johnson, Founder & CEO of Culinary Care, to hear how her personal..
Discover how Arundati Dandapani, Founder of Generation1.ca, empowers immigrants with professional networks, skills training…
On this episode we sat down with Valieria Koss, Executive Director of The RennerVation Foundation, to talk about their mission to create joy, grow…
In this episode of The Charity Charge Show, hosts Matt and Grayson sit down with Alexx Goeller, CEO of Wasteless Solutions, a nonprofit making a significant reduction in food waste in Utah. Alexx shares her journey into the nonprofit sector, driven by a passion for community service and sustainability. She discusses how Wasteless focuses on […]
Discover how Dana Yaari, Emergency Response Team Lead at the monday.com Foundation, is using technology to transform disaster response.
Discover how GoFundMe Pro helps nonprofits expand their reach, increase recurring giving, and boost fundraising results…
On a recent episode of The Charity Charge Show, guest host Grayson Harris spoke with Angela Blake, Senior Product Manager at GiveWP, to explore how nonprofits can elevate donor experiences through smarter digital fundraising tools. With a background in WordPress and a passion for mission-driven work, Angela offered powerful insights into how GiveWP is helping […]
Discover how Surge for Water, a women-led nonprofit, is transforming global communities through sustainable Water+ solutions focused on…
In this episode of The Charity Charge Show, Joe Scarano of Araize discusses nonprofit financial software, fund accounting challenges…
In a recent conversation, Stephen Garten sat down with Abby James, Head of Google Ad Grants at Nonprofit Megaphone…
In this episode of the Charity Charge Show we chat with Jared Walker, the founder of Dollar For, to discuss the organization’s mission to alleviate medical debt through a comprehensive database of hospital charity care policies. He explains how Dollar Four automates the application process for patients, the challenges of funding through philanthropy, and the […]
In Episode 102 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Lisa Van Dusen, Executive Director of Palo Alto Community Fund, whose mission is to focus on the…
In Episode 101 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of American Public Health Association (APHA), whose mission is to improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status…
In Episode 100 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Grant Trahant, Founder of Causeartist and RefiJobs. His mission is to show that everyone — from shoppers and professionals to entrepreneurs and investors — can change the world by making decisions that benefit the people and places around them.
In Episode 99 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Vicki Burkhart, CEO of The More Than Giving Co., whose mission is to give nonprofits with visionary leaders and compelling missions an affordable, on-demand staffing solution to supplement the bandwidth and skillsets of their volunteer force. Stephen and Vicki Burkhart talk about More […]
In Episode 98 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Nancy Long, Executive Director of 501 Commons, whose mission is to serve nonprofits as experts, innovators, and partners. Their passion is to amplify the strengths of nonprofits—so ALL people and communities flourish. Stephen and Nancy Long talk about the resilience of nonprofits during […]
In Episode 97 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to John Lux, Executive Director of Film Florida, a not-for-profit entertainment production association for Florida’s film, TV, production & digital media industry. Stephen and John Lux talk about John’s unique career path, Film Florida’s mission to support the film industry in Florida, and the challenges […]
In Episode 96 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Jeff Mazur, Executive Director of LaunchCode, whose mission is offering free tech edu…
In Episode 95 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Stella Kafka, Executive Director of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), whose mission is to advance the atmospheric and related sciences, technologies, applications, and services for the benefit of society. Stephen and Stella Kafka talk about the pros & cons of switching to […]
In Episode 94 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Katie Appold, Executive Director of Do More Good & Nonprofit Hub, whose mission is to create and curate content to help nonprofits do more good…
In Episode 93 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Erin Mote, Executive Director of InnovateEDU, whose mission is to eliminate the opportunity gap by accelerating innovation in standards aligned, next generation learning models and tools that serve, inform, and enhance teaching and learning…
In Episode 92 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Terry Beswick, Executive Director of GGBA, whose mission is to champion opportunity, development, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ & Allied business community…
In Episode 91 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to David Street, Strategic Director Next Gen Organizing of Bread for the World, whose mission is to be a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s leaders to end hunger at home and abroad…
In Episode 90 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Dr. Noeen Malik, CEO & Founder of Scientudio, whose mission is bridging the gaps in Global Welfare program under Endorse Hope, community wellbeing is at the forefront of what they’re working towards together…
In Episode 89 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Thomas Canavan, Executive Director of National Law Enforcement Museum, whose mission is to honor the role of law enforcement, in service to society, by recognizing the sacrifices and valor of law enforcement, educating the community, and making it safer for those who serve…
In Episode 88 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Nora Super, Executive Director of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging, whose mission is to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities…
In Episode 87 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Robert Feiri, Executive Director of Gateway Center of Monterey County, whose mission is to serve adults with Developmental Disabilities by fully supporting their individual rights and choices, and empowering them to live full and productive lives with dignity and independence within the community…
In Episode 86 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Jason Watters, CFO of GiveDirectly, whose mission is letting donors send money…
In Episode 85 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Holly Wissmann, Director of Philanthropy of Breakthrough Central Texas & President of AFP Greater Austin Chapter, whose mission is to facilitate ethical and effective philanthropy in Central Texas. The members of the Greater Austin Chapter represent a cross-section of professionals who serve the […]
In Episode 84 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Janet Torres, CEO of Literacy Coalition of Central Texas, whose mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through holistic literacy services. Stephen and Janet talk about the importance of connecting with staff members while working remotely and why radical vulnerability is […]
In Episode 83 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Rebecca Powers, Author of Trust Your Cape & Founder of Impact Austin, whose mission is to cultivate and expand the knowledge, passion, and generosity of their members to make a positive impact by developing strong relationships and leveraging the power of collective giving…
In Episode 82 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Kim Langbecker, Executive Director of the Sacred Fire Foundation, with the mission to ensure the continuance of Indigenous wisdom traditions and to expand awareness of how and why these worldviews and their embodied values are crucial to modern society. Stephen and Kim discuss her […]
In Episode 81 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Brad Voss, Executive Director of Made in the Streets, whose mission is to love and serve children from the streets of Nairobi, Kenya – meeting their physical, emotional & spiritual needs; loving them fully; equipping them to earn a living & sending them out […]
In Episode 80 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Jim Starr, president and CEO of America’s Charities, which inspires employees and organizations to support the causes they care about. Stephen and Jim discuss corporate giving and new trends in fundraising. Interested in listening to the full episode and hearing more from other nonprofits? Check […]
In Episode 79 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to George Weiner, Founder and CEO (or Chief Whaler) of Whole Whale, a digital agency that leverages data and tech to increase the impact of nonprofits and for-benefit companies. George and Stephen discuss digital advertising and its benefits for nonprofits, plus the 2021 Nonprofit Advertising Benchmark […]
In Episode 78 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks with Brandolon Barnett, Author of Dreams Deferred and Director of Corporate Social Responsibility Industry Solutions for the Salesforce.org Philanthropy Cloud. They discuss Brandolon’s new book, the Great Resignation, and breaking down existing silos of work and social responsibility. Interested in hearing more from other nonprofits? Check […]
In Episode 77 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks with Nancy Kriegel, Executive Director of Yad Chessed, with the mission to provide emergency financial assistance to Jewish people in need while preserving the dignity of each client. The funds they distribute for food, medical expenses, shelter and other essentials, as well as their guidance, […]
In Episode 76 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks with Karen Lee, CEO of Pioneer Human Services, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit social-enterprise organizations in the United States. Pioneer provides career paths and living wage jobs for a population many disregard. They believe every person has value and potential and their work is […]
In Episode 75 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks with Stephanie Gripne, Founder and Executive Director of the Impact Finance Center. The IFC is a multi-university nonprofit academic center that identifies, trains, and activates individuals and organizations to become impact investors, helping them better align their assets with their values. Stephen and Stephanie talk […]
In Episode 74 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks about corporate social responsibility and thinking like a VC with Kenzie Ferguson, Vice President, Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility for Delta Dental of…
In Episode 73 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks with Marc Pollick, Founder & President of the Giving Back Fund. The Giving Back Fund (GBF) is a national nonprofit organization that encourages and facilitates charitable giving by professional athletes, celebrities, high net worth individuals, existing nonprofit organizations, corporations and others who truly desire to […]
In Episode 72 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks with Ken Tsunoda, Vice President of Development and Network for TechSoup. TechSoup equips changemakers with transformative technology solutions and skills they need to improve lives globally and locally. Their mission is to build a dynamic bridge that enables civil society organizations and social change agents […]
In Episode 71 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks with Jonathon Nevett, President & CEO of the Public Interest Registry (PIR), with the mission to empower, through the Internet, those who are dedicated to improving our world. As long as you have a mission, PIR can help you make it go live online. Stephen and […]
In Episode 70 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks with Baron Jay Littleton, President and Founder of the Baron Jay Foundation, with the mission to motivate and empower economically disadvantaged individuals — especially youth — to become productive and contributing members of society. They discuss the power of mentorship and Mr. Littleton’s decision to […]
In Episode 69 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks with Daniella Genas, Founder of She’s The Boss, a business advisory service that equips ambitious entrepreneurs with the tools, guidance and accountability to build profitable, sustainable, systems driven businesses. Daniella and Stephen discuss how social enterprises and nonprofits can benefit from strategic planning and thinking like a […]
In Episode 68 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks with Lisa Newcomb, Executive Director of Quest Therapeutic Services, whose mission is to provide exceptional pediatric therapy services to enhance the lives of children with disabilities in the Delaware Valley. Stephen and Lisa talk about insurance gaps, how to plan for an unexpected pandemic, and […]
In Episode 67 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks with Claas Ehlers, CEO of Family Promise, whose mission is to help families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. Claas and Stephen talk about how homeless prevention and diversion make fiscal sense, how anyone can use their special skills […]
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In Episode 65 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks with Marc Rand, Managing Partner of Community Capital Advisors and Executive Director of American Nonprofits. Their discussion covers a range of issues in nonprofit finance, including credit unions, community foundations, and donor advised funds. Marc Rand began his career in commercial banking. After a […]
In episode 64 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen speaks with Gabrielle Magid, Founder and CEO of Stronger Than Stigma, with a mission to empower, inspire, and support those struggling with mental health issues and the people who care about them. In 2013, Gabrielle Magid, then a student at The University of Florida, noticed that […]
In episode 63 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen speaks with Rachel Hand, Executive Director at Family Promise North Shore Boston, one of more than 200 affiliates of Family Promise with the mission of housing families and helping them get back on their feet. Rachel Hand joined Family Promise North Shore Boston as the Executive […]
In episode 62 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen speaks with Julia Warren, Founder & Executive Director at Celebrate RVA, with the simple mission to give disadvantaged children a memorable birthday celebration in a safe and fun environment. Julia founded Celebrate RVA in January 2013 while still in high school and currently serves as […]
In episode 61 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen speaks with Chad Hickey, Founder & CEO of Givsly, whose mission is to inspire and develop new ways professionals can give back by connecting for business. Headquartered in New York City, Givsly is a for-purpose company built around the belief that as the world around us […]
In episode 59 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen interviews Matthew Connelly, Chief Executive Officer at Good360 whose mission is to transform lives by providing hope, dignity, and a sense of renewed possibility to individuals, families, and communities impacted by disasters or other challenging life circumstances who, without us, would struggle to find that […]
In episode 60 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen speaks with Brian Davis, President of BryteBridge, which also runs Charity Net USA. After a 20-year career in financial services, Brian Davis took over as President of BryteBridge, including CharityNet by BryteBridge, in November 2019. He saw the potential to leverage his expertise building, growing, and […]
In episode 58 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen interviews Lauren Isbell, CEO of Nevus Outreach, whose mission is dedicated to bringing awareness, providing support, and finding cures for people affected by congenital melanocytic nevi and related disorders. Lauren Isbell became part of the Nevus Family when her youngest daughter, Maylee Joy, was born with a facial congenital melanocytic […]
In episode 57 of The Charity Charge Show Stephen speaks with Charles Thomas, Executive Director of Outward Bound Adventures whose vision is to ensure that youth from diverse communities will have access to nature, environmental education, leadership development, and preparation for careers in conservation. Charles Thomas has worked at Outward Bound Adventures seasonally and […]
In episode 56 of The Charity Charge Show Stephen speaks with Beverly Hamilton, Interim CEO of 3 Day Startup, whose mission is to make entrepreneurship accessible. Beverly Hamilton is also the Co-founder of Nonprofit Ombuds. Beverly brings over twenty years of leadership experience from across different industries. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education […]
In episode 55 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen speaks with Joe Waters, Founder of Selfish Giving whose mission is to help others find success in their cause-related goals. Joe Waters shows businesses and nonprofits how to build win-win partnerships that raise money and change the world. Joe writes the web’s leading cause marketing blog, Selfish Giving, and […]
In episode 54 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen speaks with Andrew Glantz, Founder and CEO of GiftAMeal, whose mission is to empower people to fight hunger in their community while supporting local businesses. Andrew Glantz is the Founder and CEO of GiftAMeal, a mobile app that promotes restaurants while giving back to the […]
In episode 53 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten speaks with Don Wettrick, CEO and Co-Founder of StartEdUp, whose mission is to empower students and teachers to actively change education through employing innovation and entrepreneurship in the classroom. At StartEdUp, they are a global network of the most renowned innovators, educators, and entrepreneurs. […]
Matt Prindvile, founder of UPSTREAM, is a recognized thought leader within the plastic pollution community and advises the United Nations Environment…
In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen interviews Grow Ensemble’s co-founder and CEO Cory Ames. Grow Ensemble is a media and marketing company that is focused on social impact and sustainable business. In this interview, Stephen and Cory discuss digital marketing, podcasting, the ups and downs of founding a nonprofit/social enterprise, and […]
In episode 48 of the Charity Charge Show Stephen interviews Livestrong’s Chief Strategic Solutions and Programs Officer Suzanne Stone. In this interview, Suzanne and Stephen discuss Livestrong’s mission, Suzanne’s work in the nonprofit sector, and so much more. Check out this article to read up on a couple of the most interesting questions from this […]
Our Charity Charge Team has composed a list of the must listen to nonprofit podcasts for any nonprofit founder and social entrepreneur that is…
In Episode 46 of the Charity Charge Show John Lehr, CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation, shares insights he’s learned from more than two decades of nonprofit fundraising and management experience as well as strategies for overcoming hard times. John played a pivotal role in merging two legacy Parkinson’s organizations into the Parkinson’s Foundation in […]
Can you share with the audience a bit of your background and a few of the different organizations that you’ve run? The Gracepoint Foundation is my third nonprofit organization that I’ve been able to lead. My first endeavor was about 15 years ago at a Boys and Girls Club organization in Wichita, Kansas, which […]
In episode 44 of the Charity Charge Show, Cassandra Vieten shares a bit on the background of the John W Brick Foundation as well as their upcoming Never Alone Summit. Cassandra is a licensed clinical psychologist, mind-body medicine researcher, author, consultant, and public speaker. She is the Executive Director of the John W. Brick […]
Matt is a recognized thought leader within the plastic pollution community and advises the United Nations Environment Program on their plastic pollution strategies. He is one of the founders of the global Break Free from Plastic Movement and the founder of the Cradle2 Coalition and Make It Take It Campaign. He helped establish and […]
In episode 43 of the Charity Charge Show Margaret Myer, Senior Editor at Atlantic 57 shares how to stand out amongst all the noise in the digital age…
In episode 41 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Selene Benavides, Chief Financial Officer at The Association of Latino Professionals For America and Consero Global. Selene Benavides is Client Finance Director with Consero Global where she helps companies address complex financial requirements with software applications while scaling finance operations more efficiently and reducing […]
In episode 41 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Selene Benavides, Chief Financial Officer at The Association of Latino Professionals For America and Consero Global. Selene Benavides is Client Finance Director with Consero Global where she helps companies address complex financial requirements with software applications while scaling finance operations more efficiently and reducing […]
In episode 40 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with John Eyth, Chief Financial Officer at Arc Human Services. John has been associated with Arc Human Services/Arc of Washington County since 2018, serving as Chief Financial Officer. He has worked for almost 25 years as a Controller and Chief Financial Officer in both […]
In episode 40 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with John Eyth, Chief Financial Officer at Arc Human Services. John has been associated with Arc Human Services/Arc of Washington County since 2018, serving as Chief Financial Officer. He has worked for almost 25 years as a Controller and Chief Financial Officer in both […]
In episode 39 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Jye Turk, founder of SolvED and Young Nonprofit Professional Network Austin Board Member. In this post, listen how Jye Turk works to remain fluid and adaptable while administering programs and running a nonprofit organization virtually. SolvED is an equity-centered organization committed to […]
In episode 38 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Scott Jackson, CEO of Global Impact. In this episode, Scott Jackson, the President and CEO of Global Impact, shares valuable insights and lessons gained from successfully leading organizations during times of crisis. Global Impact’s mission is to grow global philanthropy and build […]
In episode 38 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Scott Jackson, CEO of Global Impact. In this episode, Scott Jackson, the President and CEO of Global Impact, shares valuable insights and lessons gained from successfully leading organizations during times of crisis. Global Impact’s mission is to grow global philanthropy and build […]
In episode 37 of The Charity Charge show, Stephen Garten chat with Jeff Rum, the Co-Founder of Yearly. In this post, we hear from Jeff Rum, the Co-Founder of Yearly and Founder & CEO of ignite: explain why it is critical for nonprofits to communicate with radical empathy and honest conversation in times of […]
In episode 36 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Dave Armon, the CEO of 3BL Media. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Dave joined 3BL Media in 2014, serving first as CMO and a member of our board. A former journalist, he […]
In episode 35 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Tamra Ryan, CEO of Women’s Bean Project and Interim CEO for the Social Enterprise Alliance. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Tamra Ryan Tamra Ryan is the CEO of Women’s Bean Project, a social […]
In episode 34 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Ray Wezik, the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at the International Myeloma Foundation(IMF). Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Ray joined the IMF advocacy team in 2014. In his role, Ray helps […]
In episode 33 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Jeff Rum, the co-founder of Yearly. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Jeff is Co-Founder of Yearly and is Founder & CEO of ignite: action An award-winning creative director and marketing strategist, Jeff […]
In episode 32 of The Charity Charge Show, our founder Stephen Garten chats with Sam Porritt, founder of the organization Falling Forward. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. In August of 2011, Sam suffered a spinal cord injury that resulted from an accident while he […]
In episode 31 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Phyllis Everette, the CEO and Founder of Saffron Trust Women’s Foundation. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Phyllis is a woman of passion, vision, and purpose is the Founder of the Saffron Trust […]
In episode 30 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten with chats Sally Blue, social change consultant and Interim Executive Director of The Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering(TAME). Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Sally has worked in a variety of settings – university […]
In episode 29 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats AJ Garcia-Rameau, Director of Ventana Ballet. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Ventana Ballet is a professional dance company based in Austin, TX, specializing in contemporary ballet dance performance. The word ventana, meaning window, embodies […]
In episode 28 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Rob Lowe, the creator of the influential Giving Back Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. The Giving Back podcast celebrates the great work of the charities, both the problem they are solving […]
In episode 27 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Preston L. James, II, CEO of Divinc. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. DivInc transforms the existing entrepreneur tech ecosystem into a more authentically inclusive environment. Through their efforts, they inspire, empower and […]
In episode 26 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Erinn Wright, the Director of Development, at Well Aware. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Erinn graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Marketing and a Certificate in […]
In episode 25 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Michelle Monroe, the Executive Director of the Abundant Life Foundation. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. The Abundant Life Foundation is a philanthropic organization fueled by passion and a genuine love for the community […]
In episode 24 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Andra Liemandt, the founder and CEO of The Kindness Campaign. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Andra Liemandt is the founder and CEO of The Kindness Campaign, a national nonprofit devoted to research-based […]
In episode 23 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Joe Iannello, Leadership Austin Executive Fellow at One Voice Central Texas. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Joe is an IT Executive Leader with extensive cross-industry and global experience in technology, process, data, […]
In episode 22 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Caroline Page, Development Director at Friends of the Children Austin. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Friends of the Children Austin’s mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty. Our model is […]
In episode 21 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Terri Broussard Williams, Chief Inspiration Officer at Movement Maker Tribe. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Terri Broussard Williams is an award-winning lobbyist, philanthropist, social impact strategist and professional speaker who has spent […]
In episode 20 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Kathryn Engelhardt Cronk, Founder & CEO at MissionBox. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Kathryn has over 25 years in the nonprofit service arena. First, as a direct service provider with adults suffering […]
In episode 19 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Jessica Reeves, Entrepreneur and former COO of Voto Latino. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Jessica is an experienced professional with a history of working in politics, marketing, and nonprofits. Skilled in Nonprofit […]
In episode 18 of The Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Steve Wanta, Co-founder and CEO of JUST. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. JUST invest in female entrepreneurs with access to capital and coaching within a supportive community of peers. Their goal is […]
In Episode 17 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Shannon Meyer, the Executive Director of Response. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Response is an Aspen-based nonprofit agency that supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Their mission is to work […]
In Episode 16 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Matt Stephenson, the Co-founder of Code2College. Code2College is a multi-year, career…
In Episode 15 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Shayna Dunitz, the former Director of Operations at 3 Day Startup and the current Chief Operations Officer at Central Athlete. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. 3 Day Startup (“3DS”) teaches entrepreneurial skills […]
In Episode 13 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Kate Williams, the CEO of One Percent for the Planet. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. 1% for the Planet is a global organization that connects dollars and doers to address the most […]
In Episode 12 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with EP 12: Tim Scott – the founder of Mitscoots and UT Professor Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Tim is the founder of Mitscoots Outfitters, […]
In Episode 11 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Scott McAninch, the Executive Director of The Nonprofit Council. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. The Nonprofit Council is a membership organization comprised of the Executive Directors, Presidents and CEO’s of 501(c)3 organizations […]
In Episode 10 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Kathy Terry, CEO and Founder, InLieu. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. inLieu allows users to make donations in lieu of purchasing material gifts and at the same time makes donating fast, easy […]
In Episode 9 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Katie Russell, the Demand Generation Manager at SAFE Alliance. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. SAFE Alliance partners with companies to help them build safe, respectful workplaces – free of sexual harassment. As […]
In Episode 8 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten chats with Jye Turk, the Founder & Executive Director of SolvED. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. SolvED serves individuals and communities that experience a disconnect in life, particularly historically underserved populations facing challenges […]
In Episode 7 of the Charity Charge Show, the founder of Charity Charge, Stephen Garten, chats with Zane Wilemon, the Founder of Ubuntu Life…
In Episode 6 of the Charity Charge Show, the founder of Charity Charge chats with Don Wettrick, the Founder of StartEdUp and the STARTedUP Foundation. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. StartEdUp is a global network of the most renowned innovators, educators and entrepreneurs. They […]
In Episode 05 of the Charity Charge Show, the founder of Charity Charge chats with Page Whalen, founder of We Are No Alamo. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Today, people living with serious mental health concerns still experience social stigmas and negative misconceptions. But […]
In Episode 04 of the Charity Charge Show, the founder of Charity Charge chats with Dan Leal, Executive Director of Seedling. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Across Central Texas, children live with the shame and stigma that often comes with being challenged by parental incarceration. When […]
In Episode 03 of the Charity Charge Show, the founder of Charity Charge chats with Morgan Hurley, Director of the Texas Stars Foundation. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. The Texas Stars Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the community through various forms […]
In Episode 02 of the Charity Charge Show, the founder of Charity Charge chats with Bob Pearson, CEO of Medic Alert Foundation Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. One of the pioneers of social media marketing, Bob Pearson is globally recognized as a marketing visionary who is […]
In Episode 01 of the Charity Charge Show, the founder of Charity Charge chats with Cami Hawkins, the CEO of Marathon Kids. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Marathon Kids works for any kid, at any fitness level. Kids set their goals and track their […]