What does it really take to run a nonprofit and fund life-saving pediatric cancer research?<br /><br />In this episode of Game Over: c*ncer, we explore the unseen labor behind nonprofit organizations and the behind-the-scenes roles that make fundraising, donor relationships, and events possible.<br /><br />Val Solomon and Dana Nichols from Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation sit down with Development Assistant Amy Robertson to talk about:<ul><li>The hidden work behind nonprofit events like runDisney</li><li>How donor stewardship actually works</li><li>Why administrative and operational roles are critical to impact</li><li>The emotional reality of working in pediatric cancer advocacy</li><li>The truth about funding in pediatric cancer research</li></ul>Amy shares her journey from mental health and social work into nonprofit development, offering a powerful perspective on how impact happens at every level of an organization.If you’ve ever attended a fundraising event, donated to a cause, or wondered how nonprofits operate behind the scenes, this episode will change how you see it.<br /><i>----------------------------------</i><br /><i>Connect with Dana: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/</a></i><br /><i>Connect with Val: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon/</a><br /><br />Upcoming Ckc Events: <a href="https://cannonballkidscancer.org/category/make-an-impact/events/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://cannonballkidscancer.org/category/make-an-impact/events/</a><br /><br />----------------------------------<br />Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labs: Website: <a href="https://www.hihellolabs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hihellolabs.com/</a></i><br />

Game Over: c*ncer

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48. The Hidden Work Behind Fundraising for Pediatric Cancer Research

APR 14, 202628 MIN
Game Over: c*ncer

48. The Hidden Work Behind Fundraising for Pediatric Cancer Research

APR 14, 202628 MIN

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What does it really take to run a nonprofit and fund life-saving pediatric cancer research?<br /><br />In this episode of Game Over: c*ncer, we explore the unseen labor behind nonprofit organizations and the behind-the-scenes roles that make fundraising, donor relationships, and events possible.<br /><br />Val Solomon and Dana Nichols from Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation sit down with Development Assistant Amy Robertson to talk about:<ul><li>The hidden work behind nonprofit events like runDisney</li><li>How donor stewardship actually works</li><li>Why administrative and operational roles are critical to impact</li><li>The emotional reality of working in pediatric cancer advocacy</li><li>The truth about funding in pediatric cancer research</li></ul>Amy shares her journey from mental health and social work into nonprofit development, offering a powerful perspective on how impact happens at every level of an organization.If you’ve ever attended a fundraising event, donated to a cause, or wondered how nonprofits operate behind the scenes, this episode will change how you see it.<br /><i>----------------------------------</i><br /><i>Connect with Dana: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/</a></i><br /><i>Connect with Val: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon/</a><br /><br />Upcoming Ckc Events: <a href="https://cannonballkidscancer.org/category/make-an-impact/events/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://cannonballkidscancer.org/category/make-an-impact/events/</a><br /><br />----------------------------------<br />Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labs: Website: <a href="https://www.hihellolabs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hihellolabs.com/</a></i><br />