The Charity Charge Show
The Charity Charge Show is a podcast featuring nonprofit and social impact leaders from across the country discussing social good, fundraising, innovating, and much more!
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Nonprofit Spotlight - St Vincent De Paul Society Of Lane County Inc
<p>In this Nonprofit Spotlight episode of the Charity Charge Show, host Grayson Harris speaks with Bethany Cartledge, Executive Director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County.</p><p>Bethany breaks down how the organization serves people across five counties in Oregon and two cities in California through three core pillars: affordable housing, retail and manufacturing, and homeless and emergency services. She explains what success looks like for her team, how they maintain an "all hands on deck" culture across 600+ employees, and why servant leadership and internal promotion are central to their model.</p><p>The...
Panda Cares: How One Foundation Delivers Every Donated Dollar to Communities
<p>In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, we talk with Tina Hsing, Director of the Panda Cares Foundation, about a model that many donors wish more organizations followed. Panda Cares is the philanthropic arm of Panda Restaurant Group, and it operates in a simple way. The parent company covers every administrative cost. That choice allows the foundation to send one hundred percent of store donations and event contributions straight into community initiatives.</p> <br><p>---------------------------</p><p>About Charity Charge<br><br>Charity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the Charity Charge...
Nonprofit Spotlight - Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
<p>In this conversation, Grayson Harris interviews Jamie Merrill, the president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida. They discuss the organization's mission, the importance of engaging youth through programs like the Teen Advisory Council, and the challenges and successes of nonprofit leadership.</p><p>Jamie shares her transition from the business world to the nonprofit sector, emphasizing the significance of building strong relationships with board members and navigating mission creep. The conversation also highlights the importance of collaboration among nonprofits and the exciting future plans for the Boys and Girls Club.</p> <br><p>---------------------------<...
Nonprofit Spotlight - HIV Alliance
<p>In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, host Grayson Harris speaks with Renee Yandel, Executive Director of HIV Alliance, a community based organization serving 15 counties across Oregon. HIV Alliance provides holistic services for people living with HIV and those at highest risk, from nursing and pharmacy care to housing, behavioral health, and harm reduction services.</p><p>Renee shares her personal journey from intern and volunteer to executive director, and explains how the organization uses harm reduction, collaboration, and community voice to guide its mission and expansion, including the launch of the new Lavender Network LGBTQ Health and...
David Gottfried, Founder of the U.S. Green Building Council, World Green Building Council
<p>In Episode 134 of the Charity Charge Show, host Stephen Garten sits down with David Gottfried, founder of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the World Green Building Council, and the architect behind the LEED green building rating system. What begins as a conversation about sustainable buildings quickly expands into something much deeper. It becomes a straight talking roadmap for nonprofit leaders who are trying to build something that feels larger than their budget, their team, or the confidence they have at this moment.</p><p>Gottfried takes listeners into the early days of USGBC, the doubt that nearly...
Nonprofit Spotlight - Butte Humane Society
<p>In this episode of the Nonprofit Spotlight Series, Grayson Harris interviews Emily Acevedo, Executive Director of Butte Humane Society. They discuss the organization's mission, the concept of limited admission shelters, and the importance of veterinary services in reducing euthanasia rates. Emily shares her journey from veterinary clinic manager to executive director, highlighting the challenges and successes in fundraising and community engagement. The conversation also touches on upcoming events and the impact of donations on the lives of animals in need.</p> <br><p>---------------------------</p><p>About Charity Charge<br><br>Charity Charge is a financial technology company serving...
Nonprofit Spotlight - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation New York
<p>In this episode of the Nonprofit Spotlight Series, Grayson Harris interviews Amy Spranger, the area director of Upstate New York for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. They discuss the foundation's mission to find a cure for cystic fibrosis, the impact of recent advancements in treatment, and the challenges of fundraising in a changing landscape.</p><p>Amy shares insights on how the foundation supports the community, adapts to change, and plans for the future, emphasizing the importance of individual giving and local involvement.</p><p>About Charity Charge<br><br>Charity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Stanford Sierra Youth and Families
<p>In this episode, Grayson Harris welcomes Laura Hines, CEO of Stanford Sierra Youth and Families, for a thoughtful conversation on the organization’s 125 year journey and its mission to strengthen youth, families, and communities across Northern California.</p><p>Laura reflects on how the organization has transformed from its origins as an orphanage into a comprehensive provider of mental health care, family stabilization supports, and community based services. She gives an honest look at the pressures facing nonprofits today, the rising need for mental health services, and the realities of leading through uncertainty. She also outlines how her team is...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Chicago Youth Centers with President & CEO Tina Ayala
<p>In this Nonprofit Spotlight episode, we sit down with Tina Ayala, President and CEO of Chicago Youth Centers (CYC), to explore how a 70 year old organization is still deeply rooted in community while adapting to today’s realities for children, teens, and families across Chicago.</p><p>With 21 sites across the south and west sides of the city, CYC provides early learning, out of school time, teen programs, and mentoring that follow young people from 15 months through college and into adulthood. Tina shares her personal 30 year journey at CYC, how the organization has responded to shifting funding landscapes, and wh...
Empowering Cincinnati’s Youth for the Long Run: How Hope Ignites is Redefining Educational Support
<p>In this episode of The Charity Charge Show, host Grayson Harris sits down with Karl Thomsen, Executive Director of Hope Ignites Cincinnati, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underprivileged youth through long-term academic and personal support.</p><p><br></p><p>Karl shares how Hope Ignite’s innovative approach—one that follows students from fifth grade through college or trade school—is helping young people overcome barriers, combat imposter syndrome, and build lasting confidence in their ability to succeed.</p><p>About Charity Charge<br><br>Charity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the Charity Charge...
