The NonProfit Podcast Network

The NonProfit Podcast network is a compilation of not for profit businesses, organizations and community entities that are invited to be interviewed on the podcast pro-bono, use the network to find like organizations doing great work in their communities and source a one-stop listening shop of exclusively non profit organizations. This outlet is meant to give each featured non profit an opportunity to tell their story in their words, giving listeners a better and more complete understanding of the mission, vision and values as well as clearly delineating who they serve and how they're funded. Our intent is for this network to become a useful tool in helping any non profit organization begin the journey to successfully telling their story though podcasting then using that podcast as a marketing tool to reinforce their current supporters, reach new potential donors and volunteers through an easily deployed podcast. Growing reach for awareness with the speed of digital, this is just one more opportunity to get their story told to more people faster. By doing so, we expect this process to further embed the organizations in their communities of service as a result of the simplicity of distribution, the nature of the content and the ease of access to learn more about them. You can visit the website at https://www.nonprofpod.com/

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  Sierra Nevada Journeys Takes the Classroom Outdoors and Youth to Nature

  Aug 19, 202654 min

  I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What happens when students who may have never seen a river, a deer or the Sierra's are given the chance to learn outside the four walls of a classroom? In this episode, I sit down with Sean Hill , CEO of Sierra Nevada Journeys , and Advancement Officer Corrie Calderon to talk about the life-changing power of outdoor education. Sierra Nevada Journeys is approaching 20 years of service and now reaches more than 30,000 youth annually through programs in Sacramento, Reno and at its Sierra Nevada outdoor education camp. Their mission is rooted in helping young people connect with nature, strengthen science literacy and build confidence through direct experience in the outdoors. Sean and Corrie share the memorable origin story behind the organization, sparked by a student at Lake Tahoe who asked, “Are there sharks in that ocean?” That moment revealed a larger truth: many children living close to extraordinary natural resources have never had the chance to experience them. We talk about their Classrooms Unleashed program, how they partner with schools and community organizations, and why they see outdoor learning as both an educational and equity issue. We also discuss Sierra Nevada Journeys’ funding model and the significance of protecting approximately 1,500 acres of Sierra Nevada land for future generations. Corrie shares a powerful story of a student who arrived on a field trip disengaged and resistant, only to leave transformed after encountering wildlife and discovering joy in the experience. Sean also shares the story of a former fifth-grade camper whose experience with Sierra Nevada Journeys may have helped shape her future academic path. This is a conversation about access, curiosity, stewardship and the very real impact that one experience in nature can have on a child’s life. Learn more at https://www.sierranevadajourneys.org/ Episode Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Sierra Nevada Journeys 01:20 The origin story and the Lake Tahoe “ocean” moment 05:45 Making science accessible through outdoor learning 08:15 Programs, Classrooms Unleashed and camp experiences 11:35 School and community partnerships 16:20 Funding model and annual budget 18:40 Acquiring and protecting 1,500 acres 24:05 The blank check question: scholarships, staffing and future vision 27:20 Greatest need: access, transportation and affordability 30:00 Student success stories and long-term impact 39:35 Beyond the Mission with Sean Hill 44:15 How to support Sierra Nevada Journeys Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story! We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/ And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail . Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

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  Preventing Violence: It Takes an Entire Community

  Aug 17, 202659 min

  I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Violence prevention doesn’t begin when someone enters a shelter, calls law enforcement or asks for a restraining order. It begins much earlier, with awareness, education, relationships and people recognizing when something isn’t right. In this special continuation of a conversation I began at My Sister’s House’s Preventing Violence event late June, I bring together four extraordinary Sacramento-area leaders working every day with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other forms of abuse. I’m joined by Beth Hassett of WEAVE, Ashlie Bryant of 3 Strands Global Foundation, Christine Nguyen of My Sister’s House, and Joyce Bilyeu of the Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center. We explore what violence can actually look like—including emotional, financial, technological, psychological, cultural and sexual abuse—and why coercion and control can sometimes be much harder to recognize than physical violence. We also talk about what prevention looks like in practice: education in schools, working with employers and nightlife businesses, danger and lethality assessments, culturally responsive services, survivor-informed programs, workforce opportunities, housing, legal services and removing barriers like transportation, childcare and language. But what struck me most during this conversation was just how interconnected these organizations really are. A survivor may begin with one organization and ultimately receive housing, legal assistance, translation, clothing, employment support, counseling or advocacy through several others, all without having to navigate that complicated system alone. That is collaboration at its best. And it reinforces one of the most important messages of this episode: preventing violence isn’t the responsibility of one organization. It requires an entire community willing to recognize the signs, believe survivors and act. You can learn more about each of the organizations by visiting their respective websites. My Sisters House : https://www.my-sisters-house.org/ WEAVE : https://www.weaveinc.org/ 3Strands Global Foundation : https://3sgf.org/ Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center : https://www.sacramentofjc.org/ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Continuing the Conversation on Preventing Violence 00:52 – WEAVE: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Trafficking Services 01:46 – 3 Strands Global: Prevention, Survivors & Human Trafficking 03:35 – My Sister’s House: Culture, Language & Independence 05:53 – Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center: Help Under One Roof 08:55 – Identifying Risk Before Violence Escalates 16:04 – Prevention in Schools, Workplaces, Bars & the Community 18:13 – Violence Isn't Always Physical: Recognizing Abuse and Control 25:55 – Why Collaboration Changes Outcomes for Survivors 35:27 – Real Examples of Sacramento Nonprofits Working Together 43:42 – What Every Organization and Community Member Can Do Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story! We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/ And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail . Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

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  NonProfit Newspod: For the Love of Clemon Charles - Sacramento Comes Together

  Aug 14, 202613 min

  I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... For decades, local musician Clemon Charles has shared his talent throughout Sacramento, frequently performing at nonprofit fundraisers, community celebrations and events, often simply because he wanted to help. Now, Clemon needs some help of his own. I’m joined by my longtime friend and KFBK personality Kitty O’Neal , who shares what happened after Clemon suffered a serious stroke earlier this year and the difficult road to recovery he and his family have faced since. Clemon has made meaningful progress, from being unable to eat, walk or communicate to now eating on his own and walking with assistance but continued rehabilitation is critical. His daughter relocated from Texas to help care for him, and his 84-year-old mother traveled from Barbados to be by his side. Kitty and a remarkable group of friends, musicians and community leaders are now bringing Sacramento together for a benefit in his honor. Wednesday, August 20 Wildwood Kitchen & Bar (Pavilions Shopping Center, Sacramento) Admission is free, with live music from four performers, including Kitty and her band Skyler's Pool and numerous opportunities to contribute through merchandise, auction items and other donations. A GoFundMe and charitable giving option have also been established for those who cannot attend. This is more than a fundraiser. It’s an opportunity for a community, particularly the nonprofit community Clemon has supported for so many years, to return some of the generosity he has given so freely. I hope you’ll listen, share the episode and, if you’re able, join us in supporting Clemone and his family. GO FUND ME Middle Way Health Foundation Nonprofit Listen to more of Clemon's music on Soundclound here . Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story! We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/ And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail . Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

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  “Am I Next?” How Zion Girls Is Changing the Future for Daughters of Incarcerated Parents

  Aug 12, 202659 min

  I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What happens to a child when a parent goes to prison? For Dawn Adams, that question isn’t theoretical. Her father was incarcerated when she was just 12 years old, and she remembers the shame, isolation, uncertainty, and adult responsibilities that came with growing up without him. Years later, Dawn began recognizing those same experiences in friends of her own daughters—and eventually decided something needed to exist specifically for girls navigating parental incarceration. That became Zion Girls . In this episode, I talk with Dawn about how Zion Girls is creating a safe and supportive community for girls ages 10 to 17 who have been impacted by the current or past incarceration of a parent. Through mentoring, education, academic support, trusted relationships, and its “Pillars of Progress,” the organization is helping girls imagine possibilities that can be difficult to see when incarceration has become part of the family experience. Some of the most powerful moments in our conversation come directly from the girls themselves: an eighth grader who went from Ds and Fs to As and Bs; a 13-year-old who wants to become a judge because she understands firsthand the power of a gavel; and a 12-year-old surrounded by family incarceration who asked Dawn a heartbreaking question: “Am I next?” Dawn’s response says just about everything you need to know about Zion Girls: “Absolutely not on my watch.” We also talk about Zion Girls’ growing partnerships, the need for mentors and community awareness, Dawn’s vision for a permanent home and college scholarships, and why simply giving these young women a place where they feel seen and heard can change the direction of a life. Learn more, volunteer, or support Zion Girls at ZionGirls.org 00:00 — Meet Zion Girls Founder Dawn Adams 02:30 — Dawn’s Story: Growing Up With an Incarcerated Father 08:30 — The Pillars of Progress 11:30 — Finding and Supporting Girls Impacted by Incarceration 15:30 — Building a Mentoring Community 21:00 — Funding, Partnerships and Growing Awareness 28:00 — Measuring Impact and Academic Progress 32:00 — The 13-Year-Old Who Wants to Become a Judge 34:30 — Success Stories and Breaking Generational Cycles 42:30 — Beyond the Mission and How to Support Zion Girls Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story! We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/ And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail . Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

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  NonProfit NewsPod: 2026 Philanthropy Summit - Learn, Connect & Celebrate Sacramento’s Generosity

  Aug 7, 20267 min

  I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... The Sacramento Region Community Foundation’s Philanthropy Summit returns September 15, 2026 , bringing together nonprofit professionals, board members, donors, and community leaders for a full day of learning, connection, and celebration at Cal Expo. In this NewsPod, I talk with Kelly Siefkin, Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation , about what attendees can expect from the third annual Summit and why the event continues to grow. Approximately 500 attendees are expected this year, with expanded capacity at the Cal Expo Expo Center after previous Summits reached capacity. The day will feature educational breakout sessions, opportunities to connect with organizations and supporters from across the region, lunch, plenary sessions, and the Foundation’s longstanding Celebration of Generosity to close out the day. Among this year’s highlights is a session on Leading Through Change , along with keynote speaker Cherian Koshy , author of Neurogiving , who will explore the psychology of philanthropy; why people give, what motivates generosity, and how nonprofits can build more meaningful relationships with donors. 2026 Philanthropy Summit Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Cal Expo Sacramento, California Free parking is available. Ticket availability is limited and the event will sell out. Act NOW! Registration is in this LINK. Whether you lead a nonprofit, serve on a board, support causes in the community, or simply want to better understand philanthropy, the Summit offers an opportunity to learn, network, and celebrate the generosity shaping the Sacramento region. Thank you so much for listening to this nonprofit story! We appreciate you. Please visit the website to sign up for our email updates and newsletter. https://www.nonprofpod.com/ And if you like, leave me a voicemail to comment on the program, leave a question for us to ask in the future or a message for me, Jeff Holden. I may even use your voice mail message in a future episode of one of our incredible local nonprofit organizations. https://www.nonprofpod.com/voicemail . Thanks again for your support in listening, commenting and sharing the great work our local nonprofits are accomplishing.

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