The PM Podcast

Robert Egger is a visionary in the nonprofit sector. He pioneered the "community kitchen" movement with DC Central Kitchen, turning donated food into both meals and opportunities through a revolutionary job training program. His initiatives, including founding board membership at World Central Kitchen with Chef José Andrés, have produced over 350 million meals and propelled thousands toward self-sufficiency. His book "Begging for Change," now celebrating its 20th anniversary, made the case for a new model for the nonprofit sector, one he continues to advocate for today. 

In this episode, we speak with Michael Goldberg, Co-founder of I.CARE and one of the Top Ten CNN Heroes of 2023. Since 2018, he and his organization have organized coral restoration dives for more than 2,000 people and transplanted over 10,000 coral, both educating the public to the need for ocean restoration and working to bring back to life the lungs of the world. We speak with him about what inspired his journey to the underwater world and his passion for saving what he discovered there.

Yasmine Arrington Brooks, Founder of ScholarCHIPS and a CNN Top Ten Hero, discusses her journey in social entrepreneurship, the lack of scholarships for youth with incarcerated parents, the impact of the prison system on families, the benefits of scholarships, and building a supportive community for students.

Adam Pearce, co-founder of LoveYourBrain Foundation and one of the Top Ten CNN Heroes of 2023, discusses finding meaning in adversity, understanding traumatic brain injury (TBI), the need for individualized treatment, shifting the model for brain health care, and the importance of resilience and celebrating abilities.

Osei Boateng, Executive Director of OKB Hope Foundation and Top Ten CNN Hero of 2023, discusses the lack of access to healthcare in rural Ghana, the challenges they face in securing funding from foundations, and the positive impact they have made by providing mobile healthcare services to over 5,000 people.

Jennifer Li Dotson, a veteran fundraising leader, shares her extraordinary personal journey and the role of kindness and inspiration in her life. Topics include growing up in Hawaii, the value of giving back, becoming a volunteer and employee for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, finding purpose through volunteering, cooking and tutoring, mountain adventures, and the importance of professional development in the nonprofit sector.

Author and veteran fundraiser Brian Saber challenges the myth that it takes an extrovert to generate revenue for a good cause. They discuss the significance of close friendships, humor, parallel play, vulnerability, authenticity, being genuine with others, childhood memories, theater influence, challenges faced by regional theaters, fundraising for Broadway shows and nonprofits, and future retirement plans.

In this episode, we speak with Tiffany Yu, CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning entirely disabled-run and led social enterprise to elevate disability pride, and a content creator with 200k+ followers across platforms. She is a 3x TEDx speaker and has been named a TikTok API (Asian & Pacific Islander) Trailblazer, a LinkedIn Top Voice in Disability Advocacy, and a Well+Good Changemaker. Her first book, The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, will be published by Hachette Go in 2024.

Leading voices in data-driven philanthropy, Carrick Davis, Rodger Devine, Lindsey Nadeau, and Melissa Bank Stepno, discuss topics from DEI to data science, AI to due diligence in the premier organization for fundraising professionals, Apra.

In this episode, we speak with Chris Miano, Founder of MemoryFox, the software platform that aims to help nonprofits raise funds and stand out on social media by leveraging grassroots content. We learn about Chris' journey from Buffalo to Army Platoon Leader and Company Commander in Iraq and Afghanistan and back again and discover the stories he heard in the field and at home that fuel his passion to make authentic life stories available and accessible at last.