This episode is packed with insights on relationship building, problem-solving, fundraising, and the power of community-driven impact. Perfect for nonprofit leaders looking to maximize their impact and grow their organizations.

Join host Sarah Olivieri on Inspired Nonprofit Leadership as she interviews Shilpa Alva, founder and executive director of Surge for Water. Discover Shilpa's inspiring journey from the corporate world to leading and growing a nonprofit focused on sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions.

Shilpa Alva is the founder and Executive Director of Surge for Water, a women-led, nonprofit organization dedicated to partnering with communities to deliver sustainable safe water, sanitation and hygiene solutions. Since its founding 15 years ago, Surge has impacted hundreds of thousands of people across 12 countries. Shilpa's journey didn’t start in the International Development world. After graduating from Johns Hopkins University with a Chemical Engineering degree, she joined the corporate world and earned her MBA from the Carlson School at the University of Minnesota. After a successful corporate career, she made the bold choice to follow her purpose and live fully in alignment with it. She went from running the organization on nights and weekends to going all the way in! She owes much of Surge’s success to her rich experience in the business world.

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http://surgeforwater.org

Surge on Instagram, X@surgeforwater on

Surge LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/surgeforwater/

Personal LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpa-alva-858b841/