https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mission-critical--6722178enNewsMassNonprofit Newshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/624adc4ca51f0eddd9c30ce8ad9d8446.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mission-critical--6722178Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:02:58 +0000MassNonprofit NewsMassNonprofit Newsaedelstein@rasky.comMission Critical is MassNonprofit News' podcast featuring local nonprofit leaders discussing their challenges in an era of crisis and rapid change for nonprofits. MassNonprofit News publisher George Donnelly leads the conversations with exceptional...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-georgia-katsoulomitis-executive-director-of-the-massachusetts-law-reform-institute--72759160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72759160Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:01:27 +0000MassNonprofit NewsMission Critical is produced for Rasky Partners. 1751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-monica-roberts-ceo-of-girl-scouts-of-eastern-massachusetts--72557236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72557236Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:51:04 +0000MassNonprofit NewsMission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners 1546falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-brian-boyles-executive-director-of-mass-humanities--72175542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72175542Tue, 26 May 2026 20:55:38 +0000MassNonprofit NewsMission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners1465falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-alexis-steel-president-of-st-mary-s-center-for-women-and-children--71990884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71990884Wed, 13 May 2026 14:38:34 +0000MassNonprofit NewsMission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners. 1690falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-elaine-ng-president-ceo-of-third-sector-new-england--71164360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71164360Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:09:42 +0000MassNonprofit NewsMission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners. 1522falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-andrea-wolfe-president-and-ceo-mass-insight--71025371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71025371Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:23:25 +0000MassNonprofit NewsAndrea Wolfe, President & CEO of Mass Insight, a valued partner to schools, districts, and state education agencies, joins the podcast to discuss the state of education and Mass Insight's latest projects and priorities. Mission Critical is...1414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-826-boston-executive-director-corey-yarbrough--70857665
826 Boston is a nonprofit writing, tutoring, and publishing organization where students in grades K-12 and beyond can share their stories, amplify their voices, and develop as leaders in school and in life.

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826 Boston is a nonprofit writing, tutoring, and publishing organization where students in grades K-12 and beyond can share their stories, amplify their voices, and develop as leaders in school and in life.

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]]>1081falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-sandra-mccroom-ceo-of-children-s-services-of-roxbury--68632319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68632319Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:53:30 +0000MassNonprofit NewsSandra McCroom joins the show to discuss the imapct the Federal adminstration has had and how Children's Services of Roxbury has been meeting the moment. 1427falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-marty-martinez-ceo-of-united-way--68632318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68632318Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:52:00 +0000MassNonprofit NewsMarty Martinez, CEO of United Way, which has over 85 years of local impact in eastern Massachusetts, joins the podcast to discuss the organization's work, the challenges it faces, and the opportunities ahead.1421falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-hopehealth-ceo-and-vp-of-medical-staff--68529431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68529431Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:17:45 +0000MassNonprofit NewsOn this episode of Mission Critical, George chats with Diana Franchitto, CEO of nonprofit HopeHealth Hospice, and Dr. Jennifer Ritzau, Vice President of the Medical Staff to learn more about how hospice has grown and evolved in New England over the...1211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-bluehub-capital-ceo-elyse-cherry--68529432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68529432Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:15:56 +0000MassNonprofit NewsMission Critical's guest this week is the CEO of Blue Hub Capital,  a nonprofit community development financial institution working to build healthy communities where low-income people live and work. George and Elyse discuss the challenges facing New...1381falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-kevin-martone-president-and-ceo-bay-cove-human-services--68350635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68350635Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:09:55 +0000MassNonprofit NewsBay Cove Human Services' President & CEO joins the podcast to discuss the work his organization is doing, the challenges they face, and the impact they have on the communities they serve.  1092falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-joyce-tavon-ceo-of-the-mass-housing-and-shelter-alliance--68138034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68138034Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:37:09 +0000MassNonprofit NewsMission Critical host George Donnelly talks with Joyce Tavon about the work she and the Mass Housing and Shelter Alliance are doing, how the current federal landscape is changing things, and what can be done here in Massachusetts to make an immediate...1327falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-lyndia-downie-president-and-executive-director-of-the-pine-street-inn--68137976
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68137976Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:34:59 +0000MassNonprofit NewsMission Critical host George Donnelly connects with Lyndia Downie, President and Executive Director of the Pine Street Inn to discuss the group's comprehensive programs and services and its mission is to end homelessness by making a home and community...
]]>1321false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-sharon-scott-chandler-president-and-ceo-of-abcd--67967778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67967778Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:44:17 +0000MassNonprofit NewsMission Critical host George Donnelly sits down with the President and CEO of ABCD, Action for Boston Community Development, Sharon Scott-Chandler to discuss the groups work and its impact throughout the city. Mission Critical is produced by Rasky...1401falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-dr-robert-p-franks-president-and-ceo-of-the-baker-center-for-children-and-families--67967779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67967779Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:44:09 +0000MassNonprofit NewsGeorge Donnelly talks with Dr. Franks about the work of the Baker Center and how changes in federal funding and policies are making the Center's work more challenging, yet even more important. Mission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners. 1243falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-lesli-suggs-president-and-ceo-of-the-home-for-little-wanderers--67783943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67783943Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:58:36 +0000MassNonprofit NewsLesli Suggs is the President and CEO of the Home for the Little Wanderers, helping over 15,000 vulnerable children and youth each year through its community-based programming and residential care. Lesli joins Mission Critical to discuss the Home's...1063child,foster,massachusetts,nonprofit,welfarefalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-dr-noelle-trent-president-ceo-of-the-museum-of-african-american-history-boston-nantucket--67783275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67783275Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:35:29 +0000MassNonprofit NewsDr. Noelle Trent is the President & CEO of the Museum of African American History | Boston & Nantucket, focusing on connecting colonial and early African American history & culture in Boston and the larger New England area, from the...1410african-american,black,history,museums,nonprofitfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-chris-white-ceo-of-road-to-responsibility--67600036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67600036Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:43:18 +0000MassNonprofit NewsChris White is the CEO of Road to Responsibility, focused on providing the means, the opportunity, and the support necessary to allow citizens with disabilities to take their place as productive members of the community. Chris discusses some of the...1347mapoli,massachusetts,nonprofits,raskyfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-jennifer-lemmerman-chief-policy-officer-of-project-bread--67600024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67600024Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:41:21 +0000MassNonprofit NewsJennifer Lemmerman is the Chief Policy Officer of Project Bread, one of Massachusetts leading anti-hunger organizations. Jennifer and George connect about the organization’s mission and how it takes a radical approach to ending hunger throughout the...1139hungeraction,mapoli,massachusetts,nonprofit,projectbread,raskyfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-ken-bates-president-and-ceo-of-open-sky-community-services--67600023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67600023Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:40:25 +0000MassNonprofit NewsKen Bates is the President and CEO of Open Sky Community Services, focused on blending best practices with the power of community, to partner with individuals and families to see and live beyond perceived limitations. Ken dives into the challenges and...1132mapoli,massachusetts,massnonprofit,missioncritical,nonprofits,raskyfalse13full