The Art of Volunteering

Joining the conversation this week is Sue Carter Kahl. Sue has spent her professional life working and volunteering in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Her work as President of Sue Carter Kahl Consulting is infused with lessons learned as a nonprofit executive, board member, fundraiser, volunteer, and researcher. Her current projects include consulting and training on the value that volunteers bring to organizations, transl...

This week, we are joined by Kelsi Waltemire Palmer of Kite & Anchor. A self proclaimed "super communicator,"  Kelsi has held many different roles professionally - working in advertising, marketing, sales & management. After losing 2 positions in a matter of 5 years through company restructuring, Kelsi established Kite & Anchor in 2018 with the goal to assist local businesses & nonprofits in navigating grow...

This week we are joined by Christy Marshall-Silva, Founder and Executive Director of Aidan's Heart Foundation. Christy, a PA-certified Reading Specialist and mother of four, founded Aidan's Heart Foundation in 2011, named after her oldest son who died from Sudden Cardiac Arrest at age 7. When she learned how many youth are affected each year by SCA, and that death from cardiac arrest is often preventable, she plunged into...

Joining us today is Travis Merrick. In his time volunteering, Travis has dawned the roles of President, Director of Events, Head Coach, Grade 3 Volunteer Coordinator, and more. Travis finds himself drawn to volunteering as his parents both exemplified it to him as a kid. He enjoys meeting people, giving back, and feeling like he's making a difference. If he can make someone else's life better that's reason enough for...

Joining us today is Laurie Ryan. Laurie is the President of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce since January 2016.  Her responsibilities include strategic and financial planning, events and programming, and membership growth and retention. As the Executive Director, she continues her commitment to advancing the economic success of member businesses, non-profits and the community and is proud of the growth and vitality of the cham...

Viviann Schorle joins our ongoing conversation today! Viviann is the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations for the West Chester University Foundation where she look for opportunities for Corporate and Foundation Partners to volunteer with West Chester University in the community or on campus to deepen relationships. 

Viviann is a seasoned non-profit professional with 20 years of experience in fundraising, program administra...

Joining our ongoing conversation today is Nelly Jiménez-Arévalo! Nelly has been a community leader for the Latino community in the Greater Philadelphia area for more than 28 years. She was an appointed member of the Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs. Mrs. Jiménez volunteers as a board member and advisor for many nonprofits. She has been invited to speak on numerous panels and presentations about housin...

Joining us this episode is Monique Riotto. Monique is Senior Development Manger on the Greater Philadelphia Community Events Team for the American Cancer Society. She oversees four Relay events in the Greater Philadelphia Region. Relay For Life is more than a walk – it’s a chance to come together in your local community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against every cancer as we come together ...

Angela Williamson has 19 years experience as a volunteer engagement leader in a museum and at the Blood Bank of Delmarva. She began volunteering early in life picking up trash at the state fair to earn concert tickets along with many other volunteer roles. Angela is a consultant, has presented for many places, president of DAVA, started an AL!VE Healthcare COP, awarded the AL!VE Impact Award in 2022.

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Leroy Roberts is a British Army veteran and former Jamaica Constabulary Force officer, with nearly two decades of experience in public service, law enforcement, and military leadership. He now serves as a Board Director at London Mutual Credit Union, where he contributes his strategic insight and commitment to financial inclusion. Leroy brings his deep understanding of leadership, governance, and community impact into every initiat...

This week we are joined by volunteer firefighter Hanna McCarthy. Hanna is also serves as a board member for Maternal and Child Health Consortium. These roles align with her deep commitment to service and dedication to helping others to create a lasting impact wherever she goes.

Links for today's episode:
First West Chester Fire Company's website - www.firstwestchester.org
First West Chester Fire Company's Face...

Katie Amoro joins our conversation today. She has over 20 years of fundraising experience in the non profit and volunteer management space. Katie is passionate about organizations that help children and families in the community.

Links for today's episode:
The Baker Center for Children and Families' website - www.bakercenter.org
The Baker Center for Children and Families' LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/ba...

Lifelong volunteers Franny and Dennis McKane join us today. Franny is a retired occupational therapist and is currently the co-manager Nature Store for Friends of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge. She has been volunteering in numerous ways for over 50 years. Dennis is a field trip assistant for the New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory. Additionally, he is a Project Manager for Wilderness Volunteers among numerous ot...

Today we are joined by Sean Halloran, Executive Director of Barnstone Art for Kids. Sean has spent over 20 years in the non-profit, mental health world working with families as a Clinician and Program Administrator/Leader. Bringing his wealth of relevant knowledge, Sean joined Barnstone Art for Kids in 2017. His work in program development and leadership have included the integration of trauma-informed practices at both the program...

Mary Valloni joins our conversation today. Mary is an award winning author, fundraising coach, consultant, and trainer with over 20 years of experience. Her mission is to help nonprofits and ministry leaders raise more funds and gain greater freedom.

Links for today's episode:
Mary Valloni's website - www.maryvalloni.com
Mary Valloni's Facebook - www.facebook.com/marymvalloni
Mary Valloni's Instagram ...

Our guest today is Anthony Stover, Community Relations Manager of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region (RMHC Philly). He has been with RMHC Philly for over 26 years and previously was the Community Director for March of Dimes. Additionally, he sits of the boards of Germantown Friends School and Kendal~Crosslands Communities. Anthony is truly passionate about serving his community.

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