We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 219. Leveraging Business Principles for Deeper Impact: The Mission of Orangewood Foundation - Chris Simonsen
Episode Highlights
- Chris’s story and journey to where he is today (2:45)
- Business principles from the for profit sector Chris is applying today as CEO (8:40)
- State of affairs right now for foster youth (13:00)
- Overview of Orangewood Foundation and the continuum of care they provide (20:00)
- A powerful moment of philanthropy in Chris’s life at the Orangewood Foundation (24:00)
- Chris’s One Good Thing: Look through a trauma informed lens. (27:00)
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