21. Innovating for Impact: How Christa Stelzmuller is Using Technology to End the Water Crisis

21. Innovating for Impact: How Christa Stelzmuller is Using Technology to End the Water Crisis

Author: Eskin Fundraising Training December 30, 2025 Duration: 28:37

In this episode of Non-Profit North Stars, host Jim Eskin sits down with Christa Stelzmuller, Chief Technology Officer at Charity Water, to explore how technology and data are transforming the fight for global access to clean drinking water. With nearly one in ten people worldwide lacking safe water, the consequences ripple through health, education, and economic opportunities—especially for women and children.

Key Takeaways:
Tech for Good – How Charity Water uses data and innovation to expand clean water access.
Leadership with Purpose – Krista's approach to leading with empathy and impact.
Scaling Solutions – The role of technology in improving efficiency and transparency in nonprofit work.
Empowering Communities – How access to clean water transforms lives, especially for women and children.

Tune in to hear Krista's inspiring journey and the groundbreaking work Charity Water is doing to end the global water crisis—one innovative solution at a time.


Hosted by Jim Eskin of Eskin Fundraising Training, Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin turns the spotlight toward the essential yet often overlooked individuals who provide the true momentum for charitable missions. While major donors rightly receive recognition, this podcast is dedicated to the unsung heroes-the staff members, volunteers, board members, and community advocates whose daily dedication and genuine purpose energize organizations from within. Each conversation explores how these individuals apply their unique gifts to steer their groups in an uplifting direction, ensuring every effort aligns with a noble cause. You’ll hear specific, grounded stories about practical strategies and personal convictions that make a tangible difference in communities, focusing more on sustained impact than on a single transaction. Tuning into this podcast offers a deeper appreciation for the human infrastructure that allows philanthropy to thrive, providing listeners in the business, marketing, and non-profit spheres with relatable insights and authentic inspiration drawn directly from the field. It’s a series that believes the right guidance often comes from those who work quietly behind the scenes, keeping the entire mission pointed true north.
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