[PODCAST] Taboo Topics that Cause the Change

Welcome to the ALL NEW Good to Growth Podcast, formerly the Hubcast.

Let’s talk about all the things no one else will…

In this week’s episode, Katie talks to Kevin Dean, Ed.D., the CEO of the Momentum Nonprofit Partners. Momentum Nonprofit Partners has been featured several times on national news and recognized by leaders like the National Council of Nonprofits for topics like pay equity, vaccine mandates, and including nonprofit organizations in the pandemic re-opening strategies. We cover ALL THAT, and much more as we discuss top trending issues facing nonprofit leaders.

About Kevin Dean

Kevin Dean is CEO of the Momentum Nonprofit Partners. His previous positions include Executive Director of Literacy Mid-South, Community Services Director at Volunteer Memphis, and Director of Development at Hope House. Kevin was named one of Memphis’ Top 40 Under 40 by Memphis Business Journal in 2011. He is the 2013 recipient of the Ruth J. Colvin and Frank C. Laubach Award for Excellence in Community-Based Adult Literacy from ProLiteracy in Washington, DC. Kevin won the Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award from the Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence in 2015. He was also named a Power Player by Memphis Business Quarterly/Inside Memphis Business in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018. Kevin was also the recipient of the 2015 Innovation Awards by Inside Memphis Business. In 2018, he was honored as an exceptional Bridge Builders alumni by BRIDGES, Inc. Kevin received his Bachelor’s in Communications from the University of Memphis in 2002. In 2009, he completed his Master’s Degree in Executive Leadership from Christian Brothers University. He received his doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Learning from Vanderbilt University in 2021.

Thank you to Momentum Nonprofit Partners for making this episode possible. 

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Katie Appold

Katie’s nonprofit career includes a variety of leadership roles for human service, foundation, and publishing-related nonprofits as well as many volunteer roles. Under Katie’s leadership, nonprofit organizations have developed new programs related to free healthcare, affordable and accessible housing and literacy programs for K-12 students. In her first Executive Director role, Katie increased the annual revenue of the organization she led by 300% and received the top grant prize in the nation for affordable housing through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. Today, she leads Nonprofit Hub and Cause Camp, which collectively serve more than 50,000 nonprofits throughout North America. Her educational background includes an undergraduate degree in business administration and a masters degree in nonprofit leadership. Katie serves as the board president of Gracious Grounds, a housing organization serving individuals with disabilities. She is an active member of the Grand Rapids Young Nonprofit Professionals, the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Cause Network, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

October 7, 2021

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