Mission Critical

Mission Critical

Mission 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 leaders who are adapting with resilience as they pursue their organizations' missions. Mission Critical is powered by Rasky Partners, a public affairs and communications firm based in Boston and D.C.

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October 20, 2026 • 22 mins
Mission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners.
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Mission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners.
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Mission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners.
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Mission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners.
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Mission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners.
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Andrea 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 produced by Rasky Partners.
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Corey Yarbrough, Executive Director of 826 Boston joins the podcast to discuss the group's work in the Boston area. 

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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Dr. Bonnie Bertolaet, Executive Director of the Science Club for Girls joins the podcast to discuss the work the organziation is doing and its goals for the future. Mission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners.
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Amy Schectman, CEO of 2Life Communities, joins George to discuss the state of play around elder care across Massachusetts and the exciting projects 2Life has in the works. Mission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners.
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International Institute of New England President and CEO Jeffrey Thielman joins the podcast this week. Mission Critical is prodcued by Rasky Partners. 
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Mass Nonprofit Network CEO Jim Klocke joins the podcast this week to discuss his organizations work over the past year and what's coming in 2026.
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NEFA Executive Director Harold Steward joins the show to discuss the state of arts in New England, and how NEFA is working to ensure fair, equitable access to grant money and projects to keep the arts alive. Mission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners.
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Brian Pellinen, President of Montserrat College of Art, joins the podcast to discuss the college's impact on the community, as well as some of its new programming to ensure students are well prepared for life beyond graduation.


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Sandra 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.
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Marty 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.
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On 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 years.
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Mission 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 England and some of Blue Hub's most sucsesful programs and projects.
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Bay 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.
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Mission 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 impact. Mission Critical is produced by Rasky Partners.
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