Million Dollar Nonprofit

Erin Davison oversees the largest donor-and volunteer-supported mentoring network in the region. BBBS of SWLA makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages 6 through 18, in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis, and Vernon Parishes. BBBS develops positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. With 30,000 youth on a waiting list for mentors, Erin is in the trenches working diligently to deliver justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion to the often-marginalized youth in her program and community. She is a passionate advocate working to help young people overcome the odds and achieve their full potential.Erin is a seasoned Nonprofit leader with over 25 years of fundraising, grant writing, program design and development, community outreach, and human resources experience. She holds an MBA and a BS in Sociology with a minor in Social Work. She has been recognized for her vision and leadership as a Leading Lady in Business, CABL Leadership member, Thriving 30-Somethings, Ellevate member and more. She found creative ways to sustain her organization and programs during a global pandemic and four natural disaster while building capacity. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:- Engaging Donors Through Effective Storytelling and Tangible Impact- Maintaining Support Through Transparency and Communication During Crises- Innovation in Nonprofit Programs: Strategies for Long-Term Success- Transformative Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations- Promoting Positive Mentorships: Connecting Volunteers with Children in NeedGuest Contact Info:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-thibodeaux-davison-mba-she-her-47b6a164/

Harley Jones is a mission-driven professional with eighteen years of experience as a leader in the nonprofit and emergency response space. He specializes in leadership, mission growth, and using data to communicate impact. His experience ranges from the frontlines of disasters around the world to work changing systems, fighting poverty, and working for social justice. At Project HOPE, Jones manages the organization’s domestic projects and creates strategic partnerships aimed at mission growth and increasing health equity.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:- Enhancing Organizational Support Through Regular Donor Communication- The Importance of Diversity in Leadership for Innovation Success- Donor Engagement Through Impact Communication- Cultivating Trust-Based Community Partnerships for Empowerment- Strategic Partnerships: The Key to Global Health PreparednessGuest Contact Info:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyajones

Dame Natalie Ledwell is a bestselling author, host of the podcast, Not Over, Just Different, co-host of the cable TV show WAKE UP, and founder of Mind Movies, the hugely successful and revolutionary online Personal Development company that has reached over 10 million people worldwide, empowering them to achieve their dreams through life-changing online programs. Natalie has launched the groundbreaking Social and Emotional Learning curriculum, "Personal Growth Studies", into schools in the US, designed to empower youth from ages 5-18+ to live fulfilling and successful lives with high self-esteem and a vision for a bright future.  Listen to this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit with Natalie Ledwell about Creating a Vision for Change: Mind Movies' Impactful Mission. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:-The importance of emotional intelligence in education-The challenges, successes, and best practices in collaborating with schools and communities-Supporting teachers' mental health and emotional well-being, especially in the face of increased stress and challenges.-How Mind Movies is created for children to support their mental health and emotional intelligence, emphasizing the importance of goal setting and visualization.-Natalie's advocacy for proactive support and open communication to combat issues like depression and suicide.Connect with Natalie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieledwell/ Links Mentioned: http://www.mindmovies.com

Donald Summers is the Founder and CEO of Altruist Partners, a social impact advisory firm that accelerates growth and impact for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations across the US and around the world. Altruist has helped hundreds of mission-driven organizations around the world solve their toughest challenges, generate hundreds of millions in new revenue and capital, strengthen their boards, staff and volunteer teams, and deliver some of today's most important social change efforts. Donald is the Founder and executive director of the Altruist Accelerator, the firm's nonprofit arm that delivers the Altruist Growth and Impact Methodology to ambitious nonprofits and NGOs of all mission types and stages of growth.  He is the author of the #1 New Nonprofit Release on Amazon: Scaling Altruism: A Proven Pathway for Accelerating Nonprofit Growth and Impact, a comprehensive, practical guide for transforming small to mid-size nonprofits into well-funded, high-impact change agents. Research and essays have also been published by the Stanford Social Innovation Review, the Chronicle of Higher Education, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Listen to this episode of The Million Dollar Nonprofit with Donald Summers about strategies for nonprofit growth. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How the mission of Altruist Partners is to help nonprofits scale effectively. - Why scaling nonprofits is inherently difficult.- How nonprofits face unique obstacles compared to for-profit businesses. - Why it’s critical for a nonprofit to have sustainable revenue and capital for growth. - How people in the nonprofit world need to overcome the stigma around using business practices.Connect with Donald: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-summers-56654a6/  Links Mentioned: altruistpartners.com Website: https://blog.charityauctions.com/donald-summers-on-scaling-nonprofit-impact/