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Give Better, Get Better: Rewriting the Rules for Philanthropy to Transform Non-Profits
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Give Better, Get Better: Rewriting the Rules for Philanthropy to Transform Non-Profits

Blossom Johnston, CEO and founder of Idaho Partners for Good, is on a mission to rewrite the rules of philanthropy. In this episode, she challenges the nonprofit sector to move beyond "survival mode" and embrace a more strategic, entrepreneurial mindset. Drawing on nearly 40 years of experience and the Native Hawaiian value of kuleana (a deep sense of responsibility to community), Blossom explains why we need to move away from outdated metrics like overhead percentages and toward "giving better to get better."

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Innovation is Not What You Build: Why the Founder of Zero Hunger Project Always Brings His Own Chair
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Innovation is Not What You Build: Why the Founder of Zero Hunger Project Always Brings His Own Chair

Suman Roy, founder of the Zero Hunger Project and Feed Scarborough, believes that to solve social issues, you must "bring your own chair" or create opportunities instead of waiting for them. Arriving in Canada with only $42, Roy transformed his perspective on food insecurity, realizing it’s an income problem, not just a food issue. His innovative solutions include partnering with police to reduce conflict through ready-to-eat meals, utilizing idle development spaces for distribution, and launching the "RX Eats" ambulance. Now leading a global coalition across 35+ countries, Roy’s work proves that the best solutions often come from local innovators willing to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.

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