The NonProfit Podcast Network

The NonProfit Podcast Network

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. 3h ago

    What Nonprofits Can Learn From the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... I wanted to know what it means to own a piece of your neighborhood grocery store. To explore how a social enterprise might suggest revenue streams for nonprofits. So I sat down with Brian Munn, president of the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, to talk about how a buying club grew into a community-owned grocery business that’s been part of Sacramento for more than 50 years. I always thought the Co-op was a nonprofit, as I think many do. It's the business model that reflects that perception. But it is not. Brian explains what you get when you become a member-owner, why every owner gets one vote and why anyone can shop there. We talk about how the Co-op helps local food makers get onto store shelves through its partnership with Alchemist CDC, (a community nonprofit) how spare change at the register supports local nonprofit organizations and what it takes to keep a grocery business going on slim margins, very much like a community nonprofit organization. I also wanted to hear and share how Brian thinks about the business side of that community mission as it relates well to what so many nonprofits represent. If you’re looking for new sources of earned revenue, what could you offer that people would pay for and would help you do more of the work you’re already here to do? This episode may spark some ideas. To learn more about the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, visit https://sac.coop/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 How Sacramento’s food co-op got started 02:00 Community ownership and one member, one vote 06:00 How local food makers get onto store shelves 10:00 Can anyone shop at the Co-op? 15:00 The Co-op’s partnership with Alchemist 22:00 Grocery margins and keeping food affordable 32:00 What it takes to sustain and grow the Co-op 38:00 Checkout roundups and support for local farmers 47:00 How to shop, get involved or become an owner 51:00 What nonprofits can learn about earned revenue 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.

    What Nonprofits Can Learn From the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op
  2. 6d ago

    Beyond the Premium: Choosing Health Insurance with Western Health Advantage’s Dr. Khuram Arif

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... This is a Premium Content Episode. What are we actually getting for the money we spend on health insurance? And how much support might we be overlooking? I’m joined by Dr. Khuram Arif, President and CEO of Western Health Advantage, for a conversation about affordability, access, and making more informed healthcare decisions. A pediatrician who practiced for 19 years before moving into health plan leadership, Dr. Arif brings a personal understanding of what patients, families, and physicians need. We discuss evaluating HMO and PPO options, checking provider networks, and looking beyond the monthly premium. For nonprofit employers, we explore questions to ask brokers and health plans, the importance of supporting employees through coverage changes, and ways to help teams understand and use their benefits. Dr. Arif also shares how support can extend beyond a doctor’s appointment, including virtual care, nurse advice lines, nutrition coaching, and chronic condition management. His own experience receiving guidance while grocery shopping makes that support especially relatable. A family’s medical emergency overseas and his experience caring for his father-in-law bring the conversation back to something equally important: having a person to turn to when you need help. Western Health Advantage is a nonprofit health plan and a founding partner of The Nonprofit Podcast Network. I appreciate and I'm grateful for their support of our work helping nonprofits get heard and seen. Learn more: Western Health Advantage: https://www.westernhealth.com Program eligibility, coverage, and costs vary by plan. Check your plan documents for details. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Dr. Khuram Arif’s journey 03:00 Virtual medicine and the affordability challenge 05:00 Western Health Advantage’s nonprofit model 08:00 Member support and care beyond the doctor’s office 15:00 Choosing coverage: HMO vs. PPO and provider networks 19:00 Prescription costs and after-hours care options 21:00 Employee health benefits for nonprofit employers 25:00 Engaging employees in health support programs 29:00 Personal stories: nutrition coaching, travel assistance, and hospice 38:00 Comparing quality, Beyond the Mission, and closing thoughts 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 Premium: Choosing Health Insurance with Western Health Advantage’s Dr. Khuram Arif
  3. Oct 28

    Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve. Christian Brothers High School's First 150 Years.

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What does a school give back to a community over 150 years? At Christian Brothers High School, the answer reaches well beyond its graduates. In this episode, I welcome President David Perry for a conversation about the Sacramento school’s history, its Lasallian mission, and the commitment to access that continues to shape its future. David explains how $3.4 million in financial assistance supports nearly 500 families, and how the Brother David program removes barriers beyond tuition by covering uniforms, meals, technology, and participation in school activities. His goal is to expand that program to serve 100 students. We also explore the school’s decision to remain in Oak Park, its vision for career pathways, and the community partnerships that help students put service into practice. From preparing meals for Wellspring Women’s Center to returning as teachers and donors, Christian Brothers students and graduates demonstrate how an education can keep giving back. And in Beyond the Mission, we meet the person behind the presidency, including David’s unexpected journey from corporate finance to the classroom. Learn about Christian Brothers High School: https://www.cbhs-sacramento.org/ Explore admissions: https://www.cbhs-sacramento.org/admissions/ Support the school: https://www.cbhs-sacramento.org/support/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Meet David Perry and Christian Brothers High School 05:00 Alumni connections to Sacramento’s educational history 10:00 College readiness and future career pathways 18:00 Why Christian Brothers stayed in Oak Park 27:00 Community partnerships and student service 37:00 Financial assistance and the Brother David program 44:00 The blank-check vision for educational access 55:00 Measuring impact through alumni who give back 1:02:00 Beyond the Mission: Getting to know David Perry 1:09:00 How families, donors, and nonprofits can connect 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.

    Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve. Christian Brothers High School's First 150 Years.
  4. Oct 21

    GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento Builds Independence for People With Down Syndrome

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... An omelet might seem like a simple breakfast. At GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento, it can also be a lesson in reading, communication, independence, and leadership. And Jasmine, one of my guests in this episode, knows a thing or two about making them. I’m joined by Missy Okelberry, Site Manager and Nicole Harrigan, Board President, along with Jasmine and her mother, Misha, to explore this Down syndrome achievement center in Roseville. GiGi’s offers free programs for individuals with Down syndrome from infancy through adulthood, creating opportunities to build skills and friendships throughout their lives. We talk about literacy and math tutoring, fitness, cooking, and the importance of having a community where people feel welcomed and accepted. Misha shares how Jasmine’s confidence and social connections have grown, while Jasmine brings her own perspective as both a participant and a volunteer. We also discuss what it takes to keep every program free, why restoring speech therapy is a priority, and the need for more opportunities for adults after they leave the school system. Whether you’re looking for resources for your family or a meaningful way to volunteer and give back, there’s plenty to discover at GiGi’s Playhouse. Learn more, explore programs, volunteer, or donate: https://gigisplayhouse.org/sacramento/ 1701 Santa Clara Drive Suite 170 Roseville, CA 95661 Get directions (opens in new tab) Call: (916) 771-0199 Text: (847) 652-9689 CHAPTERS: 00:00 Meet GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento 03:00 How GiGi’s Playhouse Came to Sacramento 05:00 Free Programs: Tutoring, Cooking & Friendship 08:00 Supporting Development and Communication 12:00 Finding GiGi’s and Getting Started 16:00 Misha & Jasmine: Learning, Cooking & Giving Back 23:00 How Donations Keep Programs Free 27:00 The Vision: Restoring Speech Therapy & Expanding Programs 34:00 Friendship, Belonging & Life After High School 38:00 Beyond the Mission, Getting Involved & Closing Thoughts 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.

    GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento Builds Independence for People With Down Syndrome
  5. Oct 14

    Access Sacramento Opens Doors for Local Voices

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Having a story to tell is one thing. Having the skills, equipment, and support to share it is another. I’m joined by Joe Barr, Executive Director of Access Sacramento, to explore how this nonprofit helps people turn their ideas into community programming, films, podcasts, and new possibilities. Many people know Access Sacramento through public access television. What they may not know is how much happens behind the scenes: affordable classes, hands-on production experience, support for emerging filmmakers, and opportunities for voices that might otherwise go unheard. Joe shares an example involving an Afghan journalist developing an information platform for Sacramento’s Afghan community. We also discuss the "A Place Called Sacramento" Film Festival and how helping nonprofits produce content can give aspiring media professionals valuable experience. But this organization is facing a significant transition. As cable subscriptions decline, so does a funding source that historically supplied approximately 80% of its revenue. Joe explains the direction he’s pursuing through nonprofit services, education, grants, and stronger community relationships. As two people with broadcast backgrounds, we also get into something that means a great deal to me: the opportunities that emerge when collaboration becomes central to how we work. Learn about classes, membership, and ways to support Access Sacramento: https://www.accesssacramento.org/ Chapters: 00:00 Meet Joe Barr & the Origins of Access Sacramento 03:00 Helping Local Creators Produce Their Own Shows 05:00 Serving Sacramento’s Afghan Community 08:00 Building Nonprofit & Community Partnerships 13:00 A New Funding Strategy for Community Media 17:00 A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival 22:00 Replacing Cable Funding & Building the Future 24:00 Why Collaboration Matters in Local Media 29:00 Beyond the Mission: Getting to Know Joe Barr 35:00 Classes, Membership & 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.

    Access Sacramento Opens Doors for Local Voices
  6. Oct 13

    NonProfit NewsPod: Impact100 Awards $500,000 to Five Local Nonprofits

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Five nonprofits. Five $100,000 grants. One remarkable demonstration of what women can accomplish through collective giving. In this NewsPod, I reconnect with Impact100 Greater Sacramento President Sarina Paulson to celebrate the organization’s biggest grant awards year yet. In just four years, Impact100 has awarded nearly $1.5 million to local nonprofits, reaching its $500,000 annual giving goal a full year ahead of schedule. Sarina shares how members reviewed 187 applications, selected 10 finalists, and ultimately awarded grants to Cache Creek Conservancy, 3Strands Global Foundation, Sacramento Literacy Foundation, B Street Theatre, and CASA Sacramento. We also recognize the member-driven fundraising and support from U.S. Bank and New York Life Foundation that helped reach that milestone. Beyond the grants, we discuss how this process introduces women to community needs and organizations they might otherwise never discover. That visibility creates opportunities well beyond awards night. Check out the video from the event HERE Membership for 2027 is now open. Learn more or join: https://www.impact100greatersacramento.org/ 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. Oct 7

    From Survival to Stability: The Work of First Step Communities Helping the Homeless

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What would you do if tonight you had nowhere to sleep, no idea where your next meal would come from, and no way to charge your phone? That’s where my conversation with Joe Pacheco of First Step Communities begins, and it puts the realities of homelessness into immediate perspective. I was surprised by the depth of this Sacramento nonprofit’s work. With four shelters and 415 beds, First Step Communities provides a safe place to stay alongside the support people need to reconnect with the world. That includes dedicated case managers, healthcare, mental health counseling, employment assistance, and help navigating the path to permanent housing. Joe shares why “radical hospitality” matters, why welcoming someone’s pet can make the difference between accepting shelter and staying outside, and how partnerships bring essential services directly to shelter residents. We also discuss The Grove, which serves young adults ages 18–24, many of whom have aged out of foster care. One of the most meaningful parts of our conversation is Samantha’s story. After 25 years in and out of homelessness, she found the support she needed to move into her own apartment. Two years later, she remains housed. And getting someone housed is only part of the work. Joe reports that 95% of clients receiving the organization’s yearlong aftercare support remain housed after that year. We explore why donations are so important to sustaining that support, expanding access to therapy, and removing financial barriers to housing. This conversation gave me a deeper understanding of what becomes possible when safety, trust, healthcare, and consistent support come together. Learn more or donate: firststepcommunities.org Need help in Sacramento County? As Joe explains in this episode, call 211 and select option 8 to connect with homelessness services. He also encourages people facing eviction or other threats to housing stability to call 211 for prevention resources. Chapters: 00:00 First Step Communities: More Than a Place to Sleep 05:45 How the Organization Began 11:45 Connecting People to Shelter and Services 17:00 Building Trust and a Personalized Path Forward 21:00 Partnerships, Healthcare, and Housing Outcomes 27:00 Financial Transparency and Funding the Work 32:00 Supporting Young Adults and Seniors 36:00 A Vision for Shelter and Healthcare Together 42:00 Greatest Needs and Samantha’s Success Story 55:00 Meet Joe Pacheco and Learn 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.

    From Survival to Stability: The Work of First Step Communities Helping the Homeless
  8. Sep 30

    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
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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/