Talking Nonprofits with Tephanie

How can we inspire philanthropy? Listen to this episode as Tracy Yellen, Paso Del Norte Community Foundation Executive Director provides listeners with tips to do so! We also talked about the successful Giving Day Campaign, where the Paso Del Norte Community Foundation raised over 1 million dollars for charities across the El Paso Community. In the interview, we find where the Paso Del Norte Community Foundation focus will be in the future. Peak up your ears and listen.

website: https://pdnfoundation.org/news

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

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

Are you sharing your nonprofit’s genuine story? If you can’t answer with a definitive yes to that question, listen to this interview with Carlos Maestas, the author of the Best-Selling Book Mommy Lied to God, where he shares how nonprofits can share their story authentically. He also discusses how to clarify your nonprofit’s message in a way that will connect it to the people they serve and donors. Finally, he gives some tips on how an individual can share their own story. If you want to hear some funny tales that lead to nonprofit engagement, peak up your ears and listen!.

Carlos Maestas, M.B.A

Founder & Chief Storysmith @Key Ideas

Author of Mommy Lied to God

Website: keyideas.net

P 210-601-4332

What is the El Paso Apartment Association (EPAA)? Scott Lynch, the Executive Director of EPAA, explains what the EPAA is and its mission. He also discusses the process of receiving $10 million through Under One Roof for rental assistance for El Pasoans. We also find out what makes his leadership team strong. Peak up your ears and listen!

https://www.epaa.org/

https://www.facebook.com/epaatx/

Have you ever wondered why diabetes is so prevalent in minorities? During the conversation with Garima Mathur, Chief Program Officer of El Paso Diabetes Association, we find out why. We also discuss what happens to our bodies if diabetes is left unattended. Finally, we learn from Sandra Gonzalez, the Executive Director, what inspired her to join the nonprofit world and the fundraising changes they are making due to COVID-19. Take heed and listen!

Website: https://epdiabetes.org/meet-the-team/

Phone: (915) 532-6280

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

What an in-depth discussion with Deborah Haddock of Reah Ministry on holding space for others! She explains what holding space is and enlightens on how to hold space for others. We also look at positivity as a great coping tool but not when we are unrealistic about reality. Peak up your ears for this inspiring episode!

Website: https://www.reahministry.org/

Phone: 210-867-1843

What an insightful look into the world of philanthropy shared by Roselle Tenorio, Public Voices Fellow of The OpEd Project. It was a robust discussion on how she advocates for women of color-led nonprofits. She also provided tips on how others can advocate for women of color through philanthropy. Peak up your ears and take a listen!

https://www.theopedproject.org/public-voices-fellowship

Listen to this Young, Gifted and Black Young Lady, the President of El Paso Young Black Leaders, Tamieka Henry. We discuss why there is still a need for Black organizations.  We discuss why it continues to be important for Black people to have their own organizations. We also discuss the skills and characteristics that a leader should possess. Finally, Tamieka shares why mentorship is essential. You don’t want to miss this episode, so listen up!

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

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

Suicide Awareness-Special Episode

In this episode, we had a conversation with Isidro Torres, Interim Executive Director of the El Paso National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI).  We discussed some myths of suicide and dispelled them.  In our conversation, we also share how to help those who experience suicide ideations, and finally, we shared how we can help NAMI advocate for suicide awareness. Please take the time to listen.

NAMI El Paso provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental health conditions can build better lives.

Website: https://namiep.org/

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

NAMI Helpline: (800) 950-6264

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

If you’re a veteran or know a veteran or even if you’re a civilian, take time to listen to this electrifying episode with Mike Erwin, Team Red White, and Blue’s (RWB) Founder Executive Director. He has been on fire for veterans for ten years.  He shares the early stages of Team RWB, some regrets, and where he hopes to see the organization ten years from now. Perk up your ears and listen! Fired up!

Website: https://www.teamrwb.org/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamrwb/?hl=en

Positivity Project: https://posproject.org

Over a glass of beer at a brewery, the Trashy Trail Runners Nonprofit was created! What an engaging conversation with these two newly established nonprofit leaders, Anne Rolstad and Kim Fowler, the Executive Director and Deputy Directors of Trashy Trail Runners. We discussed what inspired them to start a nonprofit, especially one that included their love for trail running and for keeping nature clean. And where they want to go in the future, take Trashy Trail Runners Global!! Oh yes, they just opened their store, check it out on the website at https://www.trashytrailrunners.org/Dive in! You’ll enjoy the conversation.

More info about Trashy Trail Runners: https://www.trashytrailrunners.org/

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

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

Email: [email protected]