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585. Sunbeam Family Services's Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based, Hope-Centered Fundraising - Sarah Rahhal and Angie Doss


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Meet Sarah and Angie. These visionary leaders from Sunbeam Family Services in Oklahoma City are sharing how they’ve woven trauma-informed, strength-based principles into every part of their org. From rethinking fundraising and storytelling to centering community relationships with intentional language and deep listening, they’re showing how nonprofits can truly build a culture of care (that’s filled with hope!). Tune in to discover how to embed these transformative principles into your own work.

💡Learn 

  • Sunbeam Family Services history + impact
  • The Importance of trauma-informed, strength-based approaches
  • Ways to prioritize organizational wellness 


Today’s Guests
Sarah Rahhal, CEO,  Sunbeam Family Services
Angie Doss, Chief Development & Marketing Officer, Sunbeam Family Services


Episode Highlights

  • Sarah’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)
  • Angie’s story and journey to where she is today (5:35)
  • The history + impact  of Sunbeam Family Services (10:00)
  • The principles of trauma-informed care (16:05)
  • Applying a trauma-informed lens to fundraising + marketing (21:20)
  • How Sunbeam prioritizes organizational wellness (29:40)
  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Angie’s life (36:00)
  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Sarah’s life (38:10)
  • Angie’s One Good Thing: Get curious about your own relationship with money. 42:10)
  • Sarah’s One Good Thing: How do I listen and set aside my experience and beliefs to really hear what they're telling me in order for me to move the needle for them? (43:25)
  • How to get connected with Sunbeam Family Services (45:05)

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