#23 How Seeing Excellent Service Work Anywhere Inspires Hometown Action with Tristan Choi

#23 How Seeing Excellent Service Work Anywhere Inspires Hometown Action with Tristan Choi

Author: Emmanuel Daudu January 27, 2025 Duration: 18:52

Tristan participated in a Students Shoulder to Shoulder field study with The Small World, a nonprofit focused on sustainable development, rural education, and women’s empowerment in Nepal. Upon finishing his field study, Tristan returned to his hometown of Portland, Maine and was inspired to analyze needs in his own community. Tristan's story serves as a powerful narrative reinforcing the idea of the greater scale that one act of service can have through inspiring action in others.


Emmanuel Daudu hosts Non-Profit Prophets with Emmanuel Daudu, a series that goes beyond the typical success story to explore the real, human machinery of charitable organizations. Each conversation focuses on the individuals who have dedicated their lives to service, unpacking not just their triumphs but the tangible strategies, personal sacrifices, and often overlooked challenges they face daily. You'll hear founders, directors, and grassroots organizers share their candid experiences, providing a rare look at what it truly takes to build and sustain momentum in the non-profit sector. This podcast sits at the intersection of practical business insight and profound human endeavor, making it equally valuable for seasoned professionals and anyone feeling a pull toward more meaningful work. The discussions are grounded and detailed, offering listeners actionable wisdom on fundraising, community engagement, and maintaining resilience. Rather than offering abstract inspiration, Emmanuel guides his guests to reveal the specific practices that make their work effective. Tuning in feels like gaining access to a private mentorship session, where the focus is on transferable lessons learned in the field. For anyone curious about the operational heart of philanthropy or seeking to channel their own skills into purposeful action, this series provides an essential and deeply human perspective.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 27

Non-Profit Prophets with Emmanuel Daudu
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#20 How to Teach Ethical Leadership with Grace Klepacz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:10
Grace Klepacz is a 7th and 8th Grade Teacher at the St. Andrew’s School in Savannah Georgia. She has served as a Course Instructor for Students Shoulder to Shoulder, a non-profit dedicated to teaching middle and highscho…
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Duration: 24:52
Jerry Hartman is the President and Board Chairman of the Barbara McDowell Gerald S. Hartman Foundation. The McDowell Foundation aims to improve the economic well-being, social conditions, and civil liberties of disadvant…