Start & Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world.

In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with David Godbout, a passionate community leader and the Executive Director of the Melvin Theater Community Center in St. Louis, MO. With a heart for service, David and his team have created a unique space that not only serves as a community center but also as a hub for collaboration with local organizations. His innovative approach to partnership emphasizes generosity, shared values, and a commitment to uplifting the community.

We'll explore:

• David’s journey from planting a church to founding the Melvin Theater Community Center
• Navigating challenges and maintaining grace in collaborative relationships
• The role of organic growth and listening in forming successful partnerships
• Why aligning with like-minded, "people of peace" is key to successful collaborations

For more information about the Melvin Theater Community Center, visit their Facebook page.

Connect with David on LinkedIn.

Have a question for our coaches? Visit our podcast page.

For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/.

To contact Tim, email tim@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

To contact Mary, email mary@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world.

In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Chris Wiggs, the Founding Pastor of Reach Church in St. Louis, MO, and Director of Operations for Reach Network, which partners with church planters and organizations to serve local communities.

We'll explore:

• Chris' journey to launch Reach Church - Overcoming challenges by thinking creatively
• Transitioning to Reach Network
• Advice for new organizations

For more information on Reach Network, visit https://reachnet.work/ or connect with them on Facebook.

Have a question for our coaches? Visit our podcast page.

For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/.

To contact Tim, email tim@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

To contact Mary, email mary@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world.

In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Ryan Steuer, CEO of Magnify Learning and Founder of Magnify Missions. Since 2015, Ryan has worked to transform the education field and help leaders build long-term sustainability for themselves and their families, as well as their ministries and/or businesses.

We'll explore:

• Ryan's background and businesses
• Creating a Strategic Plan simply - What would Bob Goff do?
• Shifting mindsets around nonprofit work
• Funding workshops and multiplying impact
• Cultivating a coaching mindset and asking for help
• Experiencing the future through visioning

The book Ryan mentions is Decisive by Chip & Dan Heath.

For more information about Magnify Learning, visit https://www.magnifylearningin.org/ or check them out on Facebook.
For more information about Magnify Missions and to apply for a workshop, visit https://www.magnifymissions.com/

Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn 

For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/.

To contact Tim, email tim@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

To contact Mary, email mary@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world.

In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Coach Judy Fox, founder and President of Ingite International, Inc. For over 20 years, Ignite International has been empowering athletes, coaches, and educators through their unique approach to training, igniting generational cycles of hope to transform nations around the world.

We'll explore:

• Judy's story - From collegiate athlete to Division I coaching to igniting a mission
• The importance of finding your 'why'
• Leveraging the platform of influence given to athletes to impact change
• The power of consistency in leadership - "A team reflects its coach."
• How forming deep and lasting relationships can ignite the vision in others
• Self-reflection in nonprofit leadership - Love what you're doing, who you're doing it with, and who you're doing it for

The book Judy references in the episode is Praying God's Word Day-By-Day by Beth Moore

For more information about Ignite International, visit https://igniteinternational.org/

For more information on Ignite U1, the education-based initiative of Ignite International Judy mentions in this episode, visit https://igniteu1.com/ or follow them on Instagram and Facebook

Follow Ignite International on Instagram and Facebook, or connect on LinkedIn

Connect with Judy on Facebook or LinkedIn 

For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/.

To contact Tim, email tim@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

To contact Mary, email mary@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world.

In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Ragz Bruland, co-founder of Flex Dance Program in Brooklyn, NY. Since 2014, Flex Dance Program has been utilizing arts education to foster positive growth among young people in difficult circumstances.

We'll explore:

• Ragz's story and the origin of Flex Dance Program - the importance of creating safe spaces for expression and connection through the arts
• The learning curve in working with youth in and out of detention
• Utilizing fiscal sponsorships prior to becoming a 501(c)(3) organization - making connections for resources
• Telling your story in writing grant applications - persistence and utilizing talents
• Inspiring support from those we've served - service at the heart of the mission
• Ragz's passion for expression - introverts can make an impact

For more information about Flex Dance Program, visit www.flexdanceprogram.org

Connect with Ragz on LinkedIn 

For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/.

To contact Tim, email tim@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

To contact Mary, email mary@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world.

In this special episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Joy Maxwell, grant professional and founder of Ark Advising, LLC. Since 2019, Ark Advising has been partnering with under-resourced organizations to provide the full range of grant services – readiness, research, writing, and administration.

We'll explore:

• The story of Ark Advising - Empowering organizations to advance their missions
• Laying the foundation of grant-readiness
  • Strategic Planning
  • Program Development
  • Financial Management
  • Governance & Leadership
  • Organizational Capacity
  • Communication & Storytelling
• When to consider grants for your organization
• The importance of relationship and connections in your community
• Are you mentally ready for the grant process? - Reading the fine print
• Joy's passion for partnership

For more information about Ark Advising, visit https://arkadvising.com/

Connect with Joy on LinkedIn 

For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/.

To contact Tim, email tim@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

To contact Mary, email mary@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world.

In this episode, Tim sits down with Cathryn Shaw, founder and Executive Director of All Among Us, which has been working to impact the lives of women in St. Louis, MO by establishing healthy, reliable relationships and a supportive, enriching community.

We'll explore:

• The story of All Among Us - Uniting Passion, Community, and Healing
• Utilizing a resource network
• The driving forces: Love, Care, and Dignity
• Cathryn's passion to look for the good
• Making mistakes, and continuous improvement
• The importance of acknowledging the hard days

For more information about All Among Us, visit https://allamong.us/

For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/.

To contact Tim, email tim@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

To contact Mary, email mary@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world.

In this episode, Tim & Mary sit down with James Harrington, founder and CEO of the Ugandan Water Project. For over 15 years the mission of the Ugandan Water Project has been to see every Ugandan community secure its access to clean water and to see Uganda as a nation liberated from the bondage of water-borne disease and poverty as communities leverage the transformative power of clean water to empower all people to live the lives they were created for.

For more information about the Ugandan Water Project, visit https://ugandanwaterproject.com/

For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/.

To contact Tim, email tim@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

To contact Mary, email mary@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

Content Warning: This episode contains some strong language. Listener discretion is advised.

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world.

In this episode, Tim & Mary sit down with Betsy Reznicek. Betsy is the founder and Executive Director of Home Sweet Home, a nonprofit which has been improving the lives and homes of under-served families for the past 8 years.

Resources mentioned in this episode include this example of Home Sweet Home's 2023-2024 Strategic Plan.

For more information about Home Sweet Home, visit https://homesweethomestl.org/

For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/.

To contact Tim, email tim@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

To contact Mary, email mary@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world.

In this episode, Tim & Mary sit down with Brian Westbrook. Brian is the founder and Executive Director of Coalition Life, a nonprofit committed to providing compassionate and effective advocates for life at the gates of abortion facilities, offering women options and hope for over 11 years.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Whitman
• Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins
• Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan

For more information about Coalition Life, visit https://coalitionlife.com/

For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/.

To contact Tim, email tim@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.

To contact Mary, email mary@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.