In this special partnership deep dive episode of Connections That Matter, Andrew sits down with Jackie Stevens and Giuli Diaz, two of the three women behind The Mayorettes.

The Mayorettes are building bridges between Northern Colorado businesses and nonprofits. Through social media spotlights, relationship-building, nonprofit tours, event support, volunteer connections, and good old-fashioned coffee meetings, they are helping more people discover the organizations doing meaningful work in our community.

Jackie and Giuli share how their friendship, complementary skill sets, and shared passion for giving back turned into a growing movement. They also offer practical insight for business owners, aspiring board members, nonprofit leaders, and anyone looking for a more meaningful way to get involved locally.

Episode Highlights
🔹 How The Mayorettes began as a passion project between three friends with a heart for Northern Colorado.
🔹 Why nonprofit visibility and community exposure can be just as valuable as funding.
🔹 How businesses can support nonprofits beyond simply writing a check.
🔹 The importance of matching a business owner’s personal passions with the right cause.
🔹 What business owners should consider before joining a nonprofit board.
🔹 Why nonprofit collaboration matters, especially when there are so many organizations serving similar needs.
🔹 How partnerships, accountability, and complementary strengths can move a great idea into action.
🔹 Practical networking advice for people representing both their business and a nonprofit mission.

Why You Should Listen
🔹 You want to get more involved in Northern Colorado but are not sure where to start.
🔹 You are a business owner looking for ways to make a genuine community impact.
🔹 You are considering joining a nonprofit board or volunteering your professional skills.
🔹 You want ideas for creating meaningful partnerships instead of one-time sponsorships.
🔹 You are passionate about supporting local nonprofits and helping their missions reach more people.
🔹 You enjoy hearing how strong relationships can turn a simple idea into a growing community movement.

How to Contact The Mayorettes
Instagram: @mayorettes
Website: TheMayorettes.com
Email: hello@themayorettes.com

Timestamps
0:14 – Introducing Jackie Stevens and Giuli Diaz from The Mayorettes.
0:45 – The mission behind The Mayorettes and how they support local nonprofits.
5:01 – The biggest challenges nonprofits are facing today.
8:15 – How business owners can give back beyond writing a check.
11:37 – What to consider before joining a nonprofit board.
15:18 – How The Mayorettes went from a napkin idea to a real community initiative.
17:20 – Advice for turning a good partnership idea into action.
20:36 – What makes nonprofit events, galas, and fundraisers successful.
24:25 – Networking tips for nonprofit leaders, board members, and business owners.
26:01 – Building a business brand around meaningful community involvement.