Thousands of children across the country will sleep tonight without a comfortable bed. This unfortunate situation deprives them of proper rest, which leads to a pretty unhealthy lifestyle and mental disposition. Luke Mickelson is on a mission to put an end to this problem through Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), the largest bed-building charity in the world. In this conversation with Corinna Bellizzi, he shares how they help children secure a safe and comfortable place to lay their heads every single night. Luke explains how they take advantage of community involvement to boost their bed-building efforts and significantly reduce costs. He also discusses how to make non-profit fundraising efforts more effective, why founders should master the art of storytelling, and what it takes to avoid the dreaded mission creep.

About Guest:

Luke Mickelson, a farm kid from Kimberly, Idaho, has always been passionate about community service. A lifelong athlete and youth coach, he developed strong leadership and people skills that fueled his love for business and philanthropy. In 2012, he founded Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a nonprofit that builds beds for children in need. Under his leadership, SHP has grown to over 400 chapters across 46 states and four countries, helping 80,000+ children annually. Featured on Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe, NBC, CNN, and more, Luke’s “humans helping humans” philosophy has earned national recognition. Through keynote speeches, media appearances, and podcasting, he continues to inspire others to act on their own Tiny Moments.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shpbeds

Guest Website: https://shpbeds.org/

Guest Social: 

https://www.instagram.com/shpbeds/

https://www.youtube.com/@SHPbeds

https://www.facebook.com/SHPbeds/

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Returning The Favor with Mike Rowe - Sleep In Heavenly Peace

Annenberg Alchemy Fundamentals

Show Notes:

• 00:02:57 - Luke Mickelson On Building Beds For Children
• 00:16:34 - Encouraging Community Involvement
• 00:27:11 - Making Your Mission The Center Of Fundraisers
• 00:33:54 - Board Vs Executive Leaders And The Power Of Storytelling
• 00:45:00 - Managing The Organization’s Continuous Growth
• 00:52:25 - How To Raise Awareness And Spread The Word
• 00:54:41 - Closing Words And Episode Wrap-up

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