by Denver Frederick | Jan 11, 2024 | Blog
In a recent discussion on The Business of Giving, Jane Veron, CEO of The Acceleration Project (TAP), articulates the unique mission of her non-profit organization, which is dedicated to supporting small businesses, a sector she describes as “the engine of our economy.” Veron highlights the challenges small businesses face, particularly access to essential services and capital, underscoring TAP’s strategic approach to providing targeted assistance. The organization’s innovative model utilizes pro bono consultants to offer professional expertise, ensuring impactful use of donor funds and cultural competence in its operations. Veron’s commitment to empowering small business owners with knowledge and resources exemplifies TAP’s role in not only aiding individual businesses but also in strengthening broader communities.
by Denver Frederick | Jan 7, 2020 | Better Than Most
Better Than Most is a regular feature of The Business of Giving, examining the best places to work among social good businesses and nonprofit organizations. Denver: For this edition of Better Than Most, we went out to Colorado Springs and to the headquarters of Junior...
by Denver Frederick | Apr 17, 2018 | Guest Interview
Whether you use their services and products or not, there are very few people in the nonprofit world who are not familiar with the name Blackbaud. They are the one company that is synonymous with software being deployed by organizations to power social good. And it’s a real pleasure to have with us tonight their President and CEO, Mike Gianoni. Good evening, Mike, and welcome to The Business of Giving.
by Denver Frederick | Sep 8, 2016 | Guest Interview
The founder of LA Kitchen and the DC Central Kitchen, Robert Egger, discusses his initial idea to teach homeless men and women basic cooking skills, and how that idea has blossomed into a program with huge impact— from training unemployed adults for culinary careers, to reclaiming healthy, local food that would otherwise be discarded.
by Denver Frederick | Aug 5, 2016 | Guest Interview
In a political season where each side appears to be more resolute and certain about the rightness of their cause, finding common ground seems to be more elusive than ever. So, it’s of particular interest that an environmental group has broken through in search of pragmatic solutions that work for all parties involved to protect the environment. That group is The Nature Conservancy, and it’s a pleasure for me to welcome to the show their President and CEO, Mark Tercek.
