The NonProfit Podcast Network

The NonProfit Podcast Network
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The NonProfit Podcast network is a compilation of not for profit businesses, organizations and community entities that are invited to be interviewed on the podcast pro-bono, use the network to find like organizations doing great work in their communities and source a one-stop listening shop of exclusively non profit organizations. This outlet is meant to give each featured non profit an opportunity to tell their story in their words, giving listeners a better and more complete understanding of the mission, vision and values as well as clearly delineating who they serve and how they're funded. Our intent is for this network to become a useful tool in helping any non profit organization begin the journey to successfully telling their story though podcasting then using that podcast as a marketing tool to reinforce their current supporters, reach new potential donors and volunteers through an easily deployed podcast. Growing reach for awareness with the speed of digital, this is just one more opportunity to get their story told to more people faster. By doing so, we expect this process to further embed the organizations in their communities of service as a result of the simplicity of distribution, the nature of the content and the ease of access to learn more about them.You can visit the website at https://www.nonprofpod.com/

  1. 6d ago

    Beyond The Nutcracker: Sacramento Ballet’s Community in Motion

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... For many of us, Sacramento Ballet means The Nutcracker and a treasured holiday tradition. After visiting the organization’s home at The Clara, I realized how much more there is to discover. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kiera Anderson to explore an organization that has been part of Sacramento’s cultural life since 1954 and continues to create new opportunities for people to experience dance. We talk about a school serving approximately 400 students during the school year, a second company helping young dancers prepare for professional careers, and community programs that bring movement into people’s lives at every age. That includes falls prevention classes for older adults and sensory-friendly performances designed to make the theater more welcoming. Kiera also explains the business behind the beauty. Ticket sales cover approximately 40% of the cost of a professional production, making donors, grants, corporate partners, and earned income essential to sustaining the work. One of my favorite moments is her story about a woman in her eighties who had always wanted ballet lessons and finally found a place where she could feel like a dancer. It’s a conversation about access, belonging, nonprofit sustainability, and the value of experiencing something together. Learn about performances, classes, and ways to support Sacramento Ballet: https://www.sacballet.org/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Dr. Kiera Anderson and Sacramento Ballet 02:00 Beyond The Nutcracker: The School and Second Company 05:00 Family Performances and Sensory-Friendly Experiences 10:00 Community Partnerships and Sacramento’s Arts Network 16:00 Funding Ballet and Supporting Professional Artists 25:00 The Vision: More Space, Access, and Outreach 35:00 Scholarships, Staffing, and Unrestricted Support 39:00 The Human Impact of Dance and Live Performance 44:00 Beyond the Mission: Getting to Know Kiera 49:00 Ballet Belongs to Everyone and How to Get Involved Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

    Beyond The Nutcracker: Sacramento Ballet’s Community in Motion

  2. Sep 24

    NonProfit NewsPod: Eskaton's Inaugural Longevity Gala Helps Older Adults Stay Housed

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What happens when an older adult outlives their savings or faces an unexpected medical expense? In this NewsPod, Nicole Zamora, Director of the Eskaton Foundation, talks about the support that helps older adults remain safely housed. Nicole explains the difference between Eskaton’s residential and affordable housing communities and the foundation’s role in providing help when residents need it. We then highlight Eskaton’s inaugural Longevity Gala, where I’ll have the pleasure of serving as emcee! The October 1 event at the California Automobile Museum will feature resident stories, longevity awards, music, and a live auction and will raise funds for us to continue the work being done to keep our aging adults off the streets and housed in safe, secure and stable communities.  Learn about tickets, tables, and sponsorships at https://eskaton.org/gala. Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

    NonProfit NewsPod: Eskaton's Inaugural Longevity Gala Helps Older Adults Stay Housed

  3. Sep 23

    Powerhouse Ministries Is Transforming Recovery Through Connection

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What does it take to create lasting recovery? In this episode, I'm speaking with Josh Levine, Executive Director of Powerhouse Ministries, to explore an organization that began nearly 35 years ago with his mother Nancy’s desire to help families visiting loved ones at Folsom Prison. That initial act of compassion has grown into a comprehensive network of residential recovery programs, counseling services, crisis support and leadership development for young people. Powerhouse now operates 59 residential beds across four campuses and provides free, two-year programming designed to address addiction, trauma and the underlying circumstances that prevent people from moving forward. Josh shares why Powerhouse takes a grace-based, relational approach to recovery and why meaningful change requires more than external rules. We also discuss the Leadership College for youth and young adults, the organization’s 91 percent success rate among graduates of its women’s program, and plans for a new recovery facility near Folsom Prison. At the center of everything Powerhouse does is one important belief: the opposite of addiction is not simply sobriety. It is connection. Learn more, volunteer or arrange a tour at https://phmfolsom.org. CHAPTERS 00:00 The story behind Powerhouse Ministries 03:38 Residential recovery and wraparound services 06:15 The Help Center serving 3,200 people annually 07:35 Leadership College and preventing generational cycles 11:45 Growing demand for residential recovery 15:20 A proposed recovery facility near Folsom Prison 22:25 Building a centralized campus and capital campaign 25:00 Taking the Powerhouse recovery model beyond Folsom 28:35 Why the opposite of addiction is connection 31:05 Employment, second chances and changing policies 33:00 James’ recovery story and meeting Josh Levine 38:30 How to support Powerhouse Ministries Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

    Powerhouse Ministries Is Transforming Recovery Through Connection

  4. Sep 19

    NonProfit NewsPod: Philanthropy Summit 2026 - That's a Collective, Collaborative, Communicative Wrap!

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... More than 600 nonprofit leaders, funders, business professionals and community members gathered for the third annual Philanthropy Summit presented by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. In this NewsPod, I sit down with Kelly Siefkin, Chief Philanthropy Officer for the Foundation, to reflect on the day and the extraordinary amount of planning required to create such a valuable regional gathering. Kelly shares what attendees appreciated most, from the educational sessions and extended networking opportunities to Cherian Koshy’s powerful keynote presentation about generosity, philanthropy and Sacramento’s history of overcoming challenges. We also revisit the Association of Fundraising Professionals awards presentation, which recognized individuals and organizations making a meaningful difference throughout the region. Honorees included Gary Maisel, the Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Sacramento program, Sacramento Venture Philanthropy, young philanthropists Nathan and Victoria Sweeten, and Kelly herself, who was named Outstanding Fundraising Professional. We close with information about accessing presentation materials from the Summit, confirmation that the event will return next year and a look ahead to the next Big Day of Giving on May 6, 2027. This episode is a celebration of connection, generosity and the people working every day to strengthen the Sacramento region. If you want to see what you missed, here's a short recap: https://youtu.be/zo8gG6U3mJk Find out more here: https://www.sacregcf.org/event/philanthropy-summit/ Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

  5. Sep 16

    Opening the Next Door: FITRAH Turns Opportunity Into a Path Forward

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What happens when a young person has the potential, but hasn’t had access to the opportunities, relationships or professional networks that can help reveal it? That’s at the heart of my conversation with FITRAH founder and CEO Nadia Buron and Stallion King, who first came to the organization looking for a paid opportunity and ultimately discovered something much bigger. FITRAH primarily works with young people ages 16 to 24, many of whom have experienced foster care, homelessness, involvement with the juvenile justice system, disrupted education or other barriers as they transition into adulthood. What I found particularly interesting is how FITRAH uses social enterprise as a real-world classroom. Young people can earn money while developing skills in e-commerce, retail, customer service, online sales and entrepreneurship. The organization is also expanding hands-on career exploration through its Transportation Lab and vocational partnerships. But this conversation goes well beyond employment. Nadia talks about the importance of mentorship, confidence, collaboration and wraparound support. Sometimes the obstacle isn’t a lack of ability. It may be transportation, food insecurity, housing, workplace readiness or simply never having had someone say, “You can do this.” Stallion gives us a firsthand look at what that belief can mean. They came to FITRAH for a job. They stayed because they found relationships, trust, responsibility and people who continued opening doors. We also explore FITRAH’s social enterprise model, the growing importance of unrestricted funding, partnerships across the nonprofit community, and Nadia’s vision for a larger workforce and career discovery hub connecting young people with education, apprenticeships, skilled trades and meaningful employment. It’s a conversation about workforce development, but ultimately it’s about something even more fundamental: recognizing the potential that was already there. Learn more: Fitrah.org CHAPTER SUMMARIES 00:00 – What Does FITRAH Mean? 02:35 – Who FITRAH Serves and Why Opportunity Matters 08:40 – Stallion’s Journey: Coming for a Job and Finding a Family 11:25 – How an Online Business Became a Social Enterprise 22:40 – Paid Workforce Development and Career Exploration 25:15 – Collaboration With Schools, Nonprofits and Community Partners 34:30 – How FITRAH Is Funded and Why Social Enterprise Matters 41:15 – Nadia’s Vision for a Workforce and Career Discovery Hub 47:55 – FITRAH’s Greatest Need: Flexible Funding and Capacity 54:25 – Getting to Know Nadia and How to Support FITRAH Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

    Opening the Next Door: FITRAH Turns Opportunity Into a Path Forward

  6. Sep 11

    NonProfit NewsPod: I Am Able - A Job Fair Built for People of All Abilities

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... In this NewsPod, I’m joined by Kat Maudru, Director of Public Relations at PRIDE Industries, to talk about the fourth annual I Am Able Disability Job Fair, happening Wednesday, October 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. What makes this job fair different is that it was created by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities. PRIDE Industries’ accessibility team has helped design an experience that includes ASL and Spanish interpreters, Braille materials, quiet spaces, wheelchair-accessible layouts, assistance for service animals, resume support, and volunteers available to help job seekers navigate the entire event. Nearly 40 employers are expected, including state agencies, UC Davis Health, Bosch, SacRT, SMUD, the City of Roseville, Sacramento Food Co-op, Hyatt and others. Attendees will also have access to approximately 20 resource organizations supporting people of all abilities. Kat and I also talk about why people with disabilities can bring extraordinary problem-solving skills, different perspectives and valuable talent to the workplace, and how PRIDE Industries is preparing employers to make this a meaningful experience for everyone involved. The event is completely free, and while advance registration is encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. I Am Able Disability Job Fair Wednesday, October 14 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. SAFE Credit Union Convention Center Sacramento, California Learn more and register at https://www.prideindustries.com/i-am-able-disability-job-fair Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

  7. Sep 9

    It’s Never Too Late: High School for Adults | Highlands Community Charter & Technical Schools

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... When most of us think about high school, we think about teenagers. Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools is challenging that assumption by providing public high school education to adults 22 and older who are ready for another opportunity. My guest is Jonathan Raymond, CEO and Executive Director of Highlands Charter Schools and a familiar name in Sacramento education. The average Highlands student is over 40. Seventy percent are parents, and about 88% speak a language other than English as their native language. Many are immigrants and refugees. Some are formerly incarcerated. Others simply reached adulthood without a high school diploma or discovered that education and professional credentials earned in another country didn't easily translate into opportunity here. Highlands provides high school diploma pathways, English-language instruction, career and technical education, foundational learning, and wraparound services, all designed around the realities of adult students. But this conversation is also about the rebuilding of Highlands itself. Jonathan stepped into the organization following a highly critical state audit and a period of significant turmoil. We discuss the work required to restore trust, raise standards, improve accountability, and keep the focus on student outcomes. At the time of our conversation, Highlands had fully implemented all 18 recommendations from the state auditor and had grown from approximately 900 students at the beginning of the prior school year to nearly 2,200 students. We also explore the enormous demand for adult English-language education, the importance of community partnerships, the limitations of applying traditional K through 12 rules to adult learners, and Jonathan's belief that success should ultimately be measured by outcomes: learning English, completing coursework, earning a diploma, entering higher education, getting a job, and becoming economically self-sufficient. Some students take two years. Others take six. Some are returning to school in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and even 70s. Highlands' motto captures the conversation perfectly: “It’s Never Too Late.” Learn more about Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools through their website: https://hccts.org/ Chapter timestamps 00:00 Meet Jonathan Raymond & Highlands Charter Schools 04:00 High School, Career Training & English Language Programs 08:00 The Huge Demand for Adult English Education 12:00 Wraparound Services & Community Partnerships 15:00 Funding, the State Audit & Rebuilding Highlands 20:00 Accountability, Accreditation & Enrollment Growth 23:00 Rethinking Education for Adult Learners 29:00 Student Stories & the Power of Persistence 32:00 From Compliance to Innovation 36:00 Getting to Know Jonathan & Closing Reflections Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

    It’s Never Too Late: High School for Adults | Highlands Community Charter & Technical Schools

  8. Sep 4

    NonProfit NewsPod: Philanthropy Summit 2026 Is Sold Out: Now, Come Ready to Connect & Learn

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... The 2026 Philanthropy Summit is officially sold out, with more than 600 people expected at Cal Expo on September 15. I’m joined again by Kelly Siefkin, Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, for one final update before the big day. We talk about what attendees can expect, from the keynote and breakout sessions to networking, celebration, parking, food and some practical advice for making the most of the experience. And if you missed registration, there may still be one way in: volunteers are still needed. Most importantly, come ready to connect. Bring the business cards, know which sessions you want to attend and be prepared to meet someone you didn’t know before. To learn more about volunteering, visit the site HERE. Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story!  We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/  And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail. Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

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The NonProfit Podcast network is a compilation of not for profit businesses, organizations and community entities that are invited to be interviewed on the podcast pro-bono, use the network to find like organizations doing great work in their communities and source a one-stop listening shop of exclusively non profit organizations. This outlet is meant to give each featured non profit an opportunity to tell their story in their words, giving listeners a better and more complete understanding of the mission, vision and values as well as clearly delineating who they serve and how they're funded. Our intent is for this network to become a useful tool in helping any non profit organization begin the journey to successfully telling their story though podcasting then using that podcast as a marketing tool to reinforce their current supporters, reach new potential donors and volunteers through an easily deployed podcast. Growing reach for awareness with the speed of digital, this is just one more opportunity to get their story told to more people faster. By doing so, we expect this process to further embed the organizations in their communities of service as a result of the simplicity of distribution, the nature of the content and the ease of access to learn more about them.You can visit the website at https://www.nonprofpod.com/

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