48. The Hidden Work Behind Fundraising for Pediatric Cancer Research
APR 14, 202628 MIN
48. The Hidden Work Behind Fundraising for Pediatric Cancer Research
APR 14, 202628 MIN
Description
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 />