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Impactful ChangemakersLawyer & Pipeline 2 Purpose Co-Founder, Shawnda Francis, J.D.In this episode, we speak with the magnificent renaissance woman, Shawnda R. Francis, JD. Shawnda R. Francis, J.D., works as a lawyer in the Contracts, Compliance, and Commercial Services division at Integreon, bringing over 18 years of experience managing and structuring multibillion-dollar commercial real estate transactions for Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and law firms. Her tenacity and drive caused her to be recognized as the youngest to own a business in Clay County, FL in 2008. Outside of the office, Shawnda advocates for advancement and equity within the legal field for all. Shawnda currently mentors those with interest in...
2023-04-0358 minImpactful ChangemakersThe Sponsorship Expert - Mariah MoniqueOn today's episode, we spoke with Mariah Monique, Founder of The Sponsorship Catalyst. A California-based business equipping mid-sized nonprofit organizations to position, package, and pitch their events to corporate sponsors, so they can eliminate self-funding events while increasing their impact. Mariah is an experienced funder and businesswoman with over eight years of building strategic partnerships and four years of elevating brand awareness and reputation through sponsorships. She understands what is attractive to sponsors and how to position organizations to secure funding through the power of words. She has elevated hundreds of sponsorship proposals and decks, contributed to the...
2023-04-0129 minImpactful ChangemakersKeynote Speaker & Executive Director of Development, Doug Evans, CFREToday, we had the pleasure of speaking with Doug Evans, CFRE. Doug will be the keynote speaker at the Equity In Philanthropy Summit hosted from April 26-28th by The Harris Strategy Group and Impactful Changemakers. In this episodes, Doug discusses inequities in philanthropy, trends in giving, and the use of an ecological systems framework on philanthropy practices.Doug Evans is Certified Fund Raising Executive currently serving as the ExecutiveDirector of Development at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. Doug holds both hisBachelors and Masters degrees in Psychology from Marshall University where he...
2023-03-311h 32Impactful ChangemakersThe Nonprofit Expert - Sabrina Walker HernandezWe had the privilege of speaking with Sabrina Walker Hernandez, the Nonprofit Expert herself. This was by one of the most detailed and illuminating episodes. Sabrina broke down so many details related to nonprofit organization board of directors and best practices. Sabrina and all of her expertise can be found by going to www.supportingworldhope.com. Don't forget to grab your tickets to the Equity in Philanthropy Summit by going to www.theharrisstrategygroup.com Use Code EIP23 when you go to Conferences - The Harris Strategy Group to purchase tickets to the Equity in Philanthropy Su...
2023-03-2249 minImpactful ChangemakersFundraiser, Speaker, and Author - Ruben WatsonRuben Watson is our guest today. He is the Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations College Access Programs within the UNC-Chapel Hill in the University Development Office. In his role, Ruben leads fundraising efforts for the Carolina College Advising Corps and the Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program; both college access programs that Ruben has successfully secured over $10 million in funding. Ruben will be a speaker at the Equity in Philanthropy Summit scheduled for April 26-28, 2023 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center. Purchase your tickets by going to Conferences - The Harris Strategy Group.
2023-03-211h 07Impactful ChangemakersFundraiser, Speaker, and Author - Ruben WatsonRuben Watson is our guest today. He is the Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations College Access Programs within the UNC-Chapel Hill in the University Development Office. In his role, Ruben leads fundraising efforts for the Carolina College Advising Corps and the Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program; both college access programs that Ruben has successfully secured over $10 million in funding. Ruben will be a speaker at the Equity in Philanthropy Summit scheduled for April 26-28, 2023 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center. Purchase your tickets by going to Conferences - The Harris Strategy Group.
2023-03-2100 minImpactful ChangemakersSeason 2 Opener with April WalkerThis first episode of season two, we had the privilege of speaking with the dynamic, April Walker. A nonprofit and foundation consultant and equity champion, April stopped by to discuss the amazing work she is doing as a changemaker.April will be a speaker at the Equity in Philanthropy Summit in Atlanta, GA. Where she will be one of the headliners working to dismantle inequities in philanthropy. To keep in touch with April, you can sign up for her newsletter at www.philanthropyforthepeople.com or by following her on Instagram or LinkedIn. You can purchase t...
2023-03-1745 minImpactful ChangemakersEp. 5 - Midterm Election Cycle w/ Tylar LewisIn this episode, we continue our conversation with Tylar Lewis as we take a deep dive into the Midterm Season. Subscribe so that you can catch every new episode. Use Code EIP23 when you go to Conferences - The Harris Strategy Group to purchase tickets to the Equity in Philanthropy Summit from April 26 -28 in Atlanta, GA. We have limited tickets for nonprofits with budgets under $100k at $449 and those under $500k at $599.
2022-10-1526 minImpactful ChangemakersEp. 4 - Midterm Season Discussion w/ Tylar LewisToday we started our midterm election discussions with our very own Public Policy Coordinator, Tylar Lewis. Tylar's Bio: Atlanta native, Tylar Lewis is a Public Policy Coordinator Intern with the Harris Strategy Group.She is also a graduate student at George Washington University studying Public Policy with aconcentration in state and local politics. Tylar graduated Magna Cum Laude from HowardUniversity at 19 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Tylar previouslygraduated from Georgia State university with an Associate’s degree in Sociology, with honors,while also obtaining her High S...
2022-09-2339 minImpactful ChangemakersEp. 3 - Miesha Henderson of Sisters' Empowerment MovementIn today's episode, we sat down with Miesha Henderson, Founder, and CEO of Sisters' Empowerment Movement, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Atlanta, GA, but offering services and sisterhood worldwide.To get in touch with Miesha for volunteer opportunities, membership, or to donate, please reach her at the following:info@sistersempowermentmovement.orgwww.sistersempowermentmovement.orgIG - @sistersempowermentmovementFB - Sisters Empowerment MovementDon't forget to subscribe or share this episode. To contact Tamill Harris of Impactful Changemakers or The Harris Strategy Group, visit our website at www.t...
2022-08-1624 minImpactful ChangemakersEpisode 2 - What is a Changemaker?In this episode, we start the discussion about what is a changemaker and why are they important, and why they should be celebrated. If you know a college student looking to intern and produce a podcast, please have them email me at theharrisstrategygroup@gmail.com.Follow us onIG at @harris_strategy_groupFB - The Harris Strategy GroupSubscribe to our podcast for more info and updates on changemakers and what they are doing around the world. Use Code EIP23 when you go to Co...
2022-07-3019 minImpactful ChangemakersEp. 1- Impactful Changemakers - We're Officially LaunchedHi all! This 1st episode of Impactful Changemakers is an introduction to the podcast. Our creator and host, Tamill, tells you a little about herself and the podcast. Impactful Changemakers was created to highlight the work of mission-based leaders and organizations and discuss civic engagement and public policy, and advocacy. We announced our Nonprofit Leadership Summit that will be held from April 26 -28, 2023, in Atlanta, GA. If you are interested in being a speaker, email us at theharrisstrategygroup@gmail.com or info@theharrisstrategygroup.com.Follow us on Instagram: Harris Strategy Group (@harris_strategy_group)
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