In this powerful new episode of Jim Eskin's Nonprofit North Stars, Jim sits down with Graeme Watt, a visionary leader bridging the for-profit and nonprofit worlds. Together, they unpack how nonprofits can embrace bold storytelling, digital innovation, and human-centered connection to rise above the noise.

From learning risk-taking from the business world to rediscovering empathy in the age of AI, this conversation explores the future of fundraising, marketing, and mission-driven leadership.

👉 Tune in to learn how your organization can stand out, tell its best story, and flourish in our fast-changing digital landscape.

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A college education has never been so essential as it is in today's complex, fast-changing and technology driven workplace. You must have the capacity to be a lifelong learner. The Student Expedition Program (STEP College-Prep) launched in 2004, an innovative college access and leadership program for low-income Arizona high-school students is opening huge doors of opportunity.

While only 14% of low-income students earn a college degree, an awesome 96% of STEP scholars are attending or have graduated college. Dr. Tracy Baynes is the Founder and CEO. Building on her 25 years of teaching and expedition leadership experience reinforced by a firm belief that learning in an unfamiliar and challenging environment is a transformative experience, she has evolved a mission to help high school students broaden their horizons and consider college options well beyond what they had heard was possible.

Let's learn how Dr. Baynes has empowered thousands of young men and women to defy the odds and achieve brighter futures.

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In this episode of Non-Profit North Stars, host Jim Eskin sits down with Christa Stelzmuller, Chief Technology Officer at Charity Water, to explore how technology and data are transforming the fight for global access to clean drinking water. With nearly one in ten people worldwide lacking safe water, the consequences ripple through health, education, and economic opportunities—especially for women and children.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Tech for Good – How Charity Water uses data and innovation to expand clean water access.
✅ Leadership with Purpose – Krista's approach to leading with empathy and impact.
✅ Scaling Solutions – The role of technology in improving efficiency and transparency in nonprofit work.
✅ Empowering Communities – How access to clean water transforms lives, especially for women and children.

Tune in to hear Krista's inspiring journey and the groundbreaking work Charity Water is doing to end the global water crisis—one innovative solution at a time.