Season 1 of Nonprofits Today has been a journey of purpose, resilience, and transformation. In this finale episode, host Sarah Boxx reflects on the biggest lessons from our first 17 episodes and highlights the powerful stories nonprofit leaders shared from across the country and around the world.

This episode, “Leading with Purpose, Transforming Through Service,” explores the key themes that emerged throughout the season:

• Purpose-Driven Leadership – Why “the why” matters more than ever, with insights from Paula Schneider of Susan G. Komen.
• Transformation Through Challenge – How obstacles become opportunities, featuring Tim Curington of Prison Alliance.
• Community and Collaboration – Building lasting change through partnerships, with wisdom from Bill Flanagan.
• Innovation and Courage to Change – Redefining impact in tough times, as Thana Hickman-Simmons of Viola’s House demonstrated.
• Faith, Values, and Inner Compass – Leadership rooted in deeper alignment, shared by Yolanda Nollie and Natasha Davis of Pure Cinema USA.
• Lifting Others – Mentorship, equity, and showing up for the next generation, with Alexis Koukous of Danbury Student and Business Connection.

Season 1 Takeaway: Purpose grounds us, service transforms us, and courageous leadership ripples across communities and generations.

As we close out this season, we thank YOU—our listeners—for your support and commitment to leading and serving with impact. Season 2 will bring even more insight into innovation, equity, and resilience in the nonprofit world.

If this season has inspired you, please subscribe, share, and leave a review so more nonprofit leaders can be encouraged and equipped.

Cross-Promo: Also, check out our flagship podcast, No Labels No Limits, where we dig even deeper into purpose-driven leadership and personal transformation.

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In this episode of Nonprofits Today, we sit down with Alexis Koukos, Executive Director of the Danbury Student and Business Connection (DSABC), to explore the timeless power of mentorship and human connection.

At a time when technology and AI dominate how we communicate, Alexis champions something different: the simple yet transformative impact of showing up, listening, and offering authentic support. Under her leadership, DSABC connects students in grades K–12 with caring adult mentors to build confidence, character, and college/career readiness—relationships that ripple across generations and entire communities.

Alexis shares her personal journey, lessons learned from her mentors, and why she believes everyone has the power to be a changemaker. From the lunchroom to the boardroom, she shows us how mentorship not only shapes students’ futures but also strengthens communities.

Key Takeaways:

• Why authentic human connection matters more than ever
• How consistent mentorship builds confidence and long-term impact
• Simple ways anyone can get involved and make a difference

Learn more or become a mentor at https://dsabcmentors.org/

Connect with DSABC:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSABCMentor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsabcmentors/#

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/danbury-schools-and-business-collaborative-dsabc/

Cross-Promo: Also, check out our flagship podcast, No Labels No Limits, where we dig even deeper into purpose-driven leadership and personal transformation.

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In this powerful episode of Nonprofits Today, we sit down with Robin Berlinsky—educator turned entrepreneur and the visionary founder of The Abundant Nonprofit. With over 30 years of experience and two multi–7-figure nonprofits under her belt, Robin brings a fresh, unapologetically bold take on what it means to lead in today’s nonprofit space.

Robin shares how the belief that “nonprofit is an IRS term, not a business model” has fueled her approach to building organizations that prioritize cash flow, customer service, and employee satisfaction—while still staying deeply mission-driven.

You’ll hear how culture and energy are the cornerstones of her leadership philosophy, why mindset matters more than scarcity, and how nonprofits can operate with the precision of Fortune 500 companies without losing their heart.

• Robin’s journey from the classroom to the boardroom
• Fundraising strategies that actually work
• What authentic donor engagement looks like
• How mentors like Cathy Heller, Jen Gottlieb, and Amy Porterfield have influenced her path
• The bold vision behind The Abundant Nonprofit

Whether you’re just starting your nonprofit journey or looking to breathe new life into your organization, this episode will leave you energized and ready to lead with clarity and purpose.

Connect with Robin:

Website: https://www.theabundantnonprofit.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robin_berlinsky/#

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/engagingcreativeminds/#

Key Quote: "Nonprofit is an IRS term, not a business model."

Connect with Sarah Boxx:

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Nonprofits Today: https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/

Cross-Promo: Also, check out our flagship podcast, No Labels No Limits, where we dig even deeper into purpose-driven leadership and personal transformation.

Listen here: http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/

Watch on YouTube: ⁨@NoLabelsNoLimitspodcast⁩

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