Nonprofit Utopia Podcast

Investing in Fathers

Research from Altarum Institute shows that if we can close income and employability gaps between white workers and workers of color, we would see a $2 trillion increase to the US economy each year and GDP growth of $5 trillion by 2030. J. Michael Carr, the Executive Director of Fathers for the Future, is doing his part.  Under his leadership the organization has created financial literacy workshops, mentoring programs and alumni networks for young fathers.
J. Michael Carr is a native of Chicago, and grew up on the city’s south side.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in business administration with a concentration in nonprofit management from Roosevelt University. He has been a financial analyst for the Chicago Municipal Employees Credit Union; the Controller at Gustafson/Shields, an advertising agency; Business Manager of Enrollment at DePaul University; grant manager of at Rotary International; and a field auditor at American National Bank and recently served as the Interim Director of Finance and Administration of Alternatives, Inc., a major nonprofit serving Chicago’s at-risk youth.
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Communicating on Purpose

Ashleigh Wayland is the Communications Officer  for LISC-Chicago, specializing in public relations, strategic communications and media relations. She provides corporate communications, crisis communications, strategic planning, special events and earned media support..  LISC is an intermediary, and works with emerging nonprofits to get the resources they need to build their own capacity while strengthening their local communities.
Join us for  Episode 34: Communicating on Purpose.  We will discuss ways nonprofits can align their communications strategies with their mission, goals and objectives.  We will also explore low-cost strategies nonprofit organizations can get their message out with impact. 
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In the Public Domain

Today’s topic is “In the Public Domain”.  We will be discussing how to write effective government proposals.  We will cover: 
Definition of ProposalStrategic PlanningProgram PlanningPreparationDeveloping IdeasCommunity SupportFinding ResourcesWriting the ProposalContract/Grant AdministrationCompliance
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Transforming Lives Through Employment

Join us in a lively discussion  with Evelyn Ross, the Executive Director of NEBC, based in the Austin Community on Chicago’s West Side. NEBC provides a variety of programs and services for youth, adults, seniors, including re-entry citizens, veterans, and persons with disabilities including "Seasoned Citizens", and educational, social, and recreational program for senior citizens; "NEBC Summer Camp", an 8-week youth recreational program; employment program for Persons with Disabilities, "You Got Served" an 10-week culinary & hospitality training program offered year-round for youth; and our 12-week certification programs in computer and networking technologies.  NEBC’s mission is to put disadvantaged individuals and families on a path to success and transform the quality of life in Chicago through activities that lead to full employment for the citizens of the Westside community.  
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