Nonprofit Utopia

Nonprofit Utopia


Latest Episodes

The Benefits of Being Railroaded
November 14, 2016

Rev. John Ellis talks about his experience working to advocate for a community benefits agreement between Norfolk Southern and Englewood stakeholders.

Benefiting Communities Through Mutual Agreement
November 07, 2016

Join Allegra Cira Fischer and Valerie F. Leonard in a lively discussion on community benefits agreements.

Navigating the Winds of Change: The Importance of Strategic Planning
June 13, 2016

Learn how to position your organization for sustainability in a changing environment.

Measuring Success: Nonprofit Program Evaluation
May 09, 2016

Join Valerie F. Leonard for a discussion of program evaluation; what it is and why it's important.

The Potential of Music Festivals to Build Community
May 02, 2016

Hear Alderman Michael Scott, Jr. and his wife, Natashee, talk about using arts and culture to spur community redevelopment.

Hitting the "Reset" Button for North Lawndale
April 25, 2016

Alderman Michael Scott, Jr. Rodney Brown, Dennis Deer and Valerie F. Leonard give a recap of the recent North Lawndale Community Planning Conference and discuss

Giving to Get: Investing in Nonprofit Success
April 18, 2016

Shelby Parchman, Director of Programs for Sunshine Enterprises, talks about the importance of investing in relationships and service

Giving to Get: Investing in Nonprofit Success
April 18, 2016

Shelby Parchman, Director of Programs for Sunshine Enterprises, talks about the importance of investing in relationships and service

NLEN PSA Learning to Play the Game
April 06, 2016

OS Owen discusses NLEN programs with working families, with a particular emphasis on formerly incarcerated individuals.

Legal Structures for Social Enterprise
April 04, 2016

Erica Spangler Raz discusses alternative legal structures for social enterprise.