In early June I had the opportunity to sit down at the Citygate Network Annual Conference and talk with eight amazing, talented, and caring leaders who are all focused on serving the most marginalized communities across North America. These eight people – Executive Directors, CEO’s, Chief Development Officers and Development Directors – are all committed to serving people who are experiencing homelessness. They are leading organizations that are providing critical, innovative services to people who most of society has written off. That’s not easy, especially as the need for services like these have grown significantly in the last decade.
I learned a ton in these interviews, and I hope they add value for you as well!
1. From Attorney to Homeless Advocate – Freddy Clayton, President, Orlando Union Rescue Mission
2. Energizing a Major Gift Program – Dan Balena, Director of Development, Atlanta Mission
3. Engaging Foundations and Corporations as Major Donors – Dani Bethune, Chief Development Officer, Union Gospel Mission, Dallas, TX
4. The Impact of Culture and Leadership on Philanthropy – Donovan Coley, President/CEO, The Rescue Mission, Ft. Wayne, IN
5. The Importance and Challenges of Leading a Ministry as a Woman – Michelle Porter, Founder/CEO, Souls Harbor Rescue Mission, Halifax, Nova Scotia
6. Scaling Your Nonprofit to Meet Growing Needs – Carlos Baldovinos, Executive Director, The Mission at Kern County, Bakersfield, CA
7. Innovation in Fundraising – Paul Spence, Vice President of Development, City Gospel Mission, Cincinnati, OH
8. Raising Funds and Awareness for Homeless Services in Los Angeles – Richard Newcomb, Vice President of Philanthropy and Social Enterprise, Union Rescue Mission, Los Angeles
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