Talking Nonprofits with Tephanie

How do we get rid of student debt? Is student elimination the answer? Listen to this podcast episode with the founder of the Twindle Foundation, Twanja L. Windley, as she shares her insight into getting student debt under control. We also discuss how the African American Community isn’t receiving the same opportunities as our white counterparts. Finally, we discuss how to prevent student debt. If you have student debt or know someone who does, this episode is a must-listen!

https://twindlefoundation.org/

Do you want to know some techniques to get donations for your nonprofit? Listen to the wise words of Kathrin Berg, El Paso Community Foundation Vice President of Donor Relations, as she shares some insightful donor tips. We also discuss that it’s essential to listen to the voice of the experts in the room when you don’t know to avoid making mistakes.  Finally, we talk about how to build and maintain relationships with donors. Listen to this podcast episode and get those donations!

Website: https://epcf.org/

Phone:  (915) 533-4020

WOW,  this episode was so illuminating about what young black girls face daily. Listen to the interview with Alana V. Allen, Founder and Executive of I Am A Queen. We talk about mentoring to ensure that young black girls can reach their higher education and leadership goals. We also discuss how mental health challenges are factoring into their lives. Finally, Alana talks about the joys of being with a staff that loves whom they serve.

https://www.iamaqueen.org/

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El Paso Community Foundation was founded to promote philanthropy over 40 years ago, and it’s continuing that mission with such projects as Get Shift Done, an organization developed during the pandemic to keep workers working, provide basic income and feed El Paso families. Listen as we discuss the opening of the Ice Cream Store where people with disabilities can work with Eric Pearson, President, and CEO of El Paso Community Foundation.  We also talk about what surprises him about his team and more!

https://epcf.org/

Phone: (915) 533-4020

EPISODE Rewind: Headstrong Project

Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. Talking Nonprofits is joining the national movement to raise awareness about mental health, so we are doing this by rewinding the episode with the Headstrong Project. The Headstrong Project is renewing its oath to the veteran community members they serve with their new campaign, No Mind Left Behind. I chatted with Jim McDonough, the Executive Director of the Headstrong Project, to find out what this campaign means to veterans. We talked about why there is no limitation to the number of veteran visits to the Headstrong Project. Finally, we discussed the expertise of the clinicians in seeing the great veterans of our country. Listen up and Get Headstrong!

Website: https://getheadstrong.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeadstrongProject/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getheadstrong

Did you know El Paso has a children's home that’s been around for over 50 years?  Listen to Renee Tanner, the Chief Executive Officer, discuss the home's history and how it supports El Paso children and families experiencing difficulty in their lives by providing a nurturing, positive environment and teaching self-respect and respect for others. We also talked about the positivity that grew from the pandemic and chatted about the growth of the home.  Listen up!

 https://leemoor.org/

The El Paso YMCA focuses on resetting the button and creating new positive changes in your life during the pandemic and beyond. Listen as Bill Coon,  El Paso YMCA Director, discusses the steps to reset the organization, and the history of how El Paso got its start over 135 years ago, and how they are celebrating. We also chat about how Bill entered into the nonprofit world. You don’t want to miss this fascinating interview, listen up!!

https://www.elpasoymca.org/

https://www.facebook.com/ElPasoYMCA

Listen to the passion in Bobbi Jo Ortiz's voice, CEO of Big Brothers and Sisters of El Paso, as we discuss in this #podcast episode new possibilities that mentors bring into kids' lives. We discuss how  Big Brothers Big Sisters achieve their mission and the one characteristic they look for in a board member. Finally, we chatted about what brings her joy. Take a listen, and don't forget to follow the Talking Nonprofits wherever you receive your podcast!

https://www.bbbsep.org/

https://www.facebook.com/bbbsep/

The Boys and Girls Club of El Paso has the vision that every young person who comes to the club will graduate from high school with a plan for their future and demonstrate good character and leadership and live a healthy lifestyle. Listen to the featured guest Anthony Tomasheski, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of El Paso,  share how that vision has been achieved even during the pandemic. We also discuss what the Boys and Girls Clubs does for youth who are on the Autism Spectrum. Lastly, we chat about the characteristics of a great board. Listen up!

https://bgcelpaso.org/

https://www.facebook.com/bgclubelpaso

Replay-Great Khalid Foundation-Performing Arts Scholarship

From Soldier to President and Executive Director of The Great Khalid Foundation, listen to Linda Wolfe as we talk about how she aims to expand The Great Khalid Foundation to other urban communities across the nation.  We discuss how high school seniors can apply to the Performing Arts Scholarship.  Also, we chatted about where she hopes the foundation will be in the next two years. Finally, she gave us some insight into her son American Music Award-Winning Khalid, on something spectacular that he’s working on at this moment. Peak up your ears and listen to this episode.

Website: https://thegreatkhalidfoundation.org/

Facebook: https://thegreatkhalidfoundation.org/

Twitter: https://thegreatkhalidfoundation.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreatkhalidfoundation/