Empower Hour

Planning a nonprofit event is more than menus and timelines. It is about designing an experience that moves people to give. In this episode, St. Jude’s ALSAC Senior Advisor and Events Planner, Molly Fitzpatrick Moore, shares practical ways to turn any budget into a mission-driven moment that donors remember. We dig into curated guest lists, experiential luxury without overspend, volunteer playbooks, AI for planners, and themes that connect to your story.Listen in, take notes, then steal Molly’s

What does it take to deliver four semi-truck loads of lifesaving medical supplies every week to clinics and hospitals around the world? Dr. Douglas Jackson shares how Project C.U.R.E. grew from a family garage effort to one of America’s most impactful global health nonprofits. We dig into volunteer-first leadership, Starbucks-style operations for quality control, donor transparency, and a data mindset that makes reporting easier for partners and staff.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Project

Entrepreneur and creative leader Eli Rubel joins Carina Martin to share hard-won marketing lessons that nonprofits can use right away. After the 2021 downturn, Eli went from peak profit to a sudden $200K monthly loss, then rebuilt and now runs successful agencies focused on mission-driven work. This conversation is a practical tour of donor segmentation, message testing, smart use of AI, and storytelling that moves people to act.

Leadership expert Dr. Cheryl Lovell shares 35+ years of wisdom on transforming nonprofit teams through strengths-based leadership. Learn how to identify and leverage your team's hidden talents, prevent burnout through strategic delegation, and build authentic leadership even as an introvert. Discover why your greatest strength can become your weakness and how to embrace failure as "First Attempt In Learning." Perfect for nonprofit leaders looking to revolutionize their approach to team development

Join Empower Hour host Carina Martin for an inspiring conversation with Amy Sherman, Vice President of Public Affairs at Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain, as she shares how innovative financial education is transforming young lives across Colorado and Wyoming.Key moments: 0:00 Introduction & Amy's Journey 6:15 Understanding Junior Achievement's Mission 12:30 The Economic Literacy Colorado Merger 18:45 Making Financial Education Engaging 25:30 Dream Accelerator & Finance Park

Join Empower Hour as host Carina Martin sits down with Mayor Guyleen Castriotta of Broomfield, Colorado to explore the powerful intersection of government and nonprofit collaboration. Drawing from her unique experience as both a public servant and former nonprofit worker, Mayor Castriotta shares invaluable insights on building effective partnerships that serve community needs. Key topics covered: 00:00 Introduction to Guyleen Castriotta and Her Journey 02:53 The Role of Nonprofits in Community

In this premiere episode of Empower Hour, host Carina Martin sits down with Lisandra Gonzales, CEO of Cradle to Career Colorado, to explore how collective action can transform communities and create lasting social change. Key moments: 0:00 Introduction & Welcome 5:15 Understanding Collective Action 12:30 The Seven Critical Milestones 18:45 Youth Voice & Civic Influencers 25:30 Direct Services vs. Systems Change 32:15 Data-Driven Decision Making 38:40 Building Business