Nonprofit Utopia Podcast

“The Transformative Power of Hope”

Join David Pendleton, the Executive Director of The Door of Hope Rescue Mission and me for a lively discussion. David will talk about the issues facing men in transition, share updates on the work of the Mission and ways to build capacity.
The Door of Hope Rescue Mission opened in 1954 on Chicago's South Side, providing Christian discipleship for homeless men with a focus on empowerment, selfsufficiency and a community mind. This has increased the success ratio of one leaving the Mission for stable housing, and improved outlook on life and renewed and reconciled family and other estranged relationships. They have also distinguished themselves in our approach as well as providing a clean and safe environment.
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The Many Futures of Work

       Join Peter Creticos, President/Executive Director, Institute for Work & the Economy, for a lively discussion on the Institute’s work and their upcoming conference, The Many Futures of Work: Possibilities and Perils. The participatory conference will crowdsource guests’ expertise and insights and create real solutions that grow the middle; promote  innovation, and tear-down barriers to economic security. The ideas from this conference will inform conversations and decisions  at all levels and places.  Nonprofit “U” listeners will have an opportunity to share some of their concerns and challenges in workforce development as well.
      With an emphasis on workforce  development,  Peter’s purpose in life is to conceive, develop and implement systems that enable people to achieve their own purposes and visions in the context of  well-functioning community
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Rebroadcast: UIC @Work

The UIC Certificate for Nonprofit Management (CNM) program is the longest running 100% online nonprofit management program in the country, and serves students around the world. Students going through the program have managed to cut years off their nonprofit learning curve and implement lessons learned in class as they go along, making greater impact to clients and communities in the process.
Join Princess Currence, PhD, MSW, Director of UIC’s @Work program and Coordinator of the Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program and me for a lively discussion on the UIC @Work program, and the Certificate in Nonprofit Management program. Princess is an experienced data-driven higher education leader and strategist with expertise in directing highly complex initiatives that increase access, academic success and graduation rates for underrepresented groups, as well as promote diversity & inclusion. She is an entrepreneur, consultant and nonprofit leader.

Cook County Commission on Social Innovation Update

     With Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia serving as the Chief Sponsor, the Cook County Commission on Social Innovation was established by ordinance on April 12, 2016. The Commission  is comprised of  Cook County government department heads, economic development experts and community builders  who leverage public and private sector resources to address Cook County’s most entrenched  economic and workforce development issues.
     Join Marc J. Lane, Vice Chairman of  the Cook County Commission on Social Innovation, and  me to hear updates on the  Commission’s accomplishments, including the adoption of  resolutions  to improve regional transit and create contracting opportunities for minority-owned businesses, nonprofits and social enterprises.