Making Our World Better

Vincent Atchity | Elevating Mental Health & Advocacy

When it comes to mental health advocacy and mental health access, we have come a long way, but still have a long way to go. Fortunately, Mental Health Colorado is creating a movement to improve mental health across entire lifespans and you will enjoy hearing about this important work from President and CEO Vincent Atchity.
This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity Services – being a leader is hard and I would love to help you thrive and bolster your efforts to bring more joy to your work. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To learn more about the Mental Health Colorado, support their efforts and become part of their movement, visit www.mentalhealthcolorado.org and follow them on social media. 
Until next episode, I hope you are inspired to find a way to make our world better.

Dani Hedlund | Using Storytelling To Changing The World

The power of storytelling is a lifeforce that can change the world – Dani Hedlund, Founder and CEO of the Brink Literacy Project, learned that through a school of hard knocks and you will be captivated to hear how she’s built an incredible organization using the power of storytelling to open new horizons for marginalized people all over the world
This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity Services – being a leader is hard and I would love to help you thrive and bolster your efforts to bring more joy to your work. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To learn more about the Brink Literacy Program and support their efforts, visit www.brinklit.org and www.frictionlit.org and follow them on social media. …
 

Scott Key | Tackling A Worldwide Refugee Dilemma

A small university classroom in Texas may be an unlikely place to discover a way to impact thousands of people thousands of miles away, but you’ll love hearing the story how the organization Every Shelter started and is now helping refugees around the world from CEO and Co Founder Scott Key.
This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services – running a nonprofit is hard and I’d love to help you thrive and bolster your team’s effort by bringing more joy to your workplace. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
Make sure to visit www.everyshelter.org and consider supporting their work. Until next time I hope you are inspired to make our world better.

Michael Thatcher | Intelligent Giving With Charity Navigator

In a massively crowded sea of nonprofits, if you are looking for intel on an organization or if you are an organization trying to be found, Charity Navigator is THE online platform you need to take advantage of. Charity Navigator is one of my most favorite websites ever. You’ll love hearing CEO Micheal Thatcher talk about its evolution and how it facilitates intelligent giving.
Thanks for listening and thanks to Michael for taking us behind the scenes of This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services – running a nonprofit is hard and I’d love to help you thrive and bolster your team’s effort by bringing more joy to your workplace. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
Visit www.charitynavigator.org to consider supporting their work which helps both donors and nonprofits make the world better - and to discover more about any nonprofit organization. 

Finding More Joy at Work with Jay Clark

In 2023 the US Surgeon General issued a report on the epidemic of loneliness stating 1 out of 2 Americans reported experiencing loneliness. This tells me finding joy and making connections in the workplace are more important than ever. This podcast will provide you help with how to find more joy at work for yourself and your team.
I would love to workshop this with your organization and facilitate how we can bring more joy bolster your team. Reach out to me at jay@jccharityservices.com and let's talk about how I can tailor an interactive program that will elevate your team's success! You can learn more about my work at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
Some of my favorite subject matter leaders mentioned in this podcast:
www.jongordon.com: Jon Gordon
www.oceanpalmer.com: the official site of Ted Simendinger
www.reallifecatholic.com: Chris Stefanik
 

Jessica Love | Daring Girls To Greatness

Mentorship is one of the most impactful connections us humans can make, as proven by Daring Girls, a Denver-based  organization that impacts tens of thousands of women across many generations in Africa. You’ll love hearing from Executive Director Jessical Love the incredible story of how this organization grew from a simple vision to one that is now changing the face of countries.
This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity services – I’d love to help you find more joy in your work and help you and your team thrive – you can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com
To learn more about Daring Girls and how you can support their efforts by attending their gala or becoming a mentor, visit www.DaringGirls.org  and follow them on social media. Use the code “Better” for a discount on tickets to their upcoming gala: https://daringgirls.org/daringgala/

Jenny Mitchell | Empowering Women Leaders

Aspiring female leaders have to deal with self doubt, overcoming perceptions and taking control of their careers. You’ll hear from fundraiser extraordinaire, speaker and author Jenny Mitchell how she has research pillars that consistently play a role in the leadership journey of women, on this episode of making our world better.
This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services – running a nonprofit is hard and I’d love to bolster your efforts and make you thrive. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To learn more about Jenny and order a copy of her book Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Seen, and Lead, visit www.chavender.com or click here to order her book: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Ambition-Empowering-Women-Step/dp/1958870110
 

Karel Horney | Camps Changing Special Lives

When a young boy learned to walk and leave his walker behind after a week of intense therapy in the Colorado Mountains, the idea for Adam’s Camp was born.  You’ll love this conversation with Founder Karel Horney about how this now four-decade journey Adam’s Camp is on has helped thousands of children with special needs and their families.
Thanks for listening and thanks to Karel for sharing the story of on of my favorite nonprofits. This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity Services – running a nonprofit is hard and I’d love to bolster your efforts and help you thrive. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
 
To learn more about adams camp and how you can volunteer or support the organization, visit www.adamscamp.org and follow them on social media.
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Gareth Evans | Electrical Power Solutions and Revolutions

Electrical power is one of those invisible things we all take for granted until we experience the chaos of not having it. You’ll hear from Gareth Evans how his company VECKTA is working on a revolution to make power more accessible, efficient dependable and cost friendly for organizaitons all over the world.
This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services. Running a nonprofit is hard and I’d love to bolster your efforts and help you thrive. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To learn more about the power revolution Veckta is leading, visit www.Veckta.com and follow Gareth Evans on Linkedin. 
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Michelle Sie Whitten | Making A Global Difference

In less than 15 years, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation has become a worldwide leader in research to extend the lives of people living with Down Syndrome. You’ll hear from Michelle Sie Whitten how her and her family decided they wanted to make a difference and have taken an incredible, difficult, change-making journey that shows no signs of stopping. Thanks to Michelle and team at Global for having such an impact on an under-represented population.
This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services – running a nonprofit is hard and I’d love to bolster your efforts and help you thrive. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To learn more about and support the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, visit www.globaldownsyndrome.org, email them at info@globaldownsydrome.org and follow their social media feeds. 
Until next time, I hope you are inspired to find a way to make the world better!