When a problem is so big, what can one person do, really? All that he can, says one man whose gratitude was his inspiration. Andre Kirwan, Founder of No Strings Attached, is affecting the lives of thousands of homeless every year, and is an amazing example of leading with heart.

Featuring short interviews with three popular and nationally renowned speakers on nonprofit management in a time of self awareness; how to overcome the fear of the ‘ask’; and what you and your board really need to know. Guests Beth Kanter, the Networked Nonprofit; Jerry Panas, Fundraising Expert and Author; and Susan Meier, Senior Governance Consultant with BoardSource.

Featuring short interviews with three popular and nationally renowned speakers on nonprofit management in a time of self awareness; how to overcome the fear of the ‘ask’; and what you and your board really need to know. Guests Beth Kanter, the Networked Nonprofit; Jerry Panas, Fundraising Expert and Author; and Susan Meier, Senior Governance Consultant with BoardSource.

It’s that time of year! Whether you’re in the midst of your end of year giving campaign, or struggling to find a fresh approach, this show can be a vital boost for your fundraising. Guests Emily H. Benham, CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay and Jenna Civitello, Director of Stewarship and Volunteer Engagement, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.

As American live longer, our families are facing a crisis of separation. How can we bridge the gap which isolates each generation, and why is it important to do so? Guest Jack Levine, Founder of 4Generations Institute. (Shot on location, Children’s Board of Hillsborough County.)

With a staggering number of children lacking proficient reading skills by the end of third grade (67% and more than 80% in low income families), a nationwide campaign has launched at the federal, state and local levels. One of the national leaders of this effort is The Patterson Foundation based in Sarasota County. Learn what needs to happen and what’s already underway to make sure the next generation of children is prepared to succeed. Guests Roxie Jerde, CEO & President, Community Foundation of Sarasota County; Beth Duda, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Lead Consultant, The Patterson Foundation; Mary Zigman, Director of K-8 Initiatives, Girls, Inc.

It's time for bold and honest discussion about the sometimes dreaded, often disputed trend of collaborating with business and government. Is it possible? Is it practical? Can your nonprofit afford it? This episode was shot on location at the Alliance for Nonprofit Management’s annual conference in Portland, Oregon, October 7, 2015 with attendees serving as the interactive studio audience. Guests Jim White, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Association of Oregon; Mayra Arreola, Director, Community Collaborations & Investment, United Way of the Columbia Willammette; Dr. John Brothers, President, T Rowe Price Foundation and Chair, Alliance for Nonprofit Management; Liesl Wendt, Human Services Department, Multnomah County.

Across the nation, educational standards are changing to include not only a child’s intellectual growth, but her emotional and social capacity as well. Kim Williams, Interim CEO of Frameworks of Tampa Bay and Gwen Luney, Assistant Superintendent of Hillsborough County Schools (retired) explain how Social Emotional Learning is aimed at developing the whole child…and why it helps adults, too!

Is your staff truly happy at work? Are you? If your organization follows the national average, chances are more than half of its employees are not satisfied or worse, and that often translates in behavioral and productivity challenges. Lisa Huetteman, author of ‘The Value of Core Values: Five Keys to Success through Values Centered Leadership’ explains how core values can help you redirect, uplift and lead your organization to better behavior followed by higher productivity.

As the face of philanthropy changes, we sit down with three amazing, inspiring and simply fabulous teens who are determined to change their communities for good. Alyssa Garcia, Ciara Cooper, and Morgan Barse will educate, uplift and empower you in five seconds flat. This show is a guaranteed pick-me-up!