Non-governmental organizations, also referred to as NGOs, focus on solving some of the most pressing social challenges facing communities and nations around the world. To successfully execute their social missions, NGOs must build strong infrastructures, consisting of knowledge, processes and resources. The NGO Whisperer Center for Social Impact is focused on just that: empowering NGOs for success. Join Ramona as she talks to Dr. Carolyne Opinde about her new book Fit For The Future - A Guidebook For Nonprofits To Thrive In A Changing World (Volume 1). This book explores many of the essential elements that NGOs must put in place to be successful. Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. is an award-winning social impact expert, author, speaker and the Founder and CEO of The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact. Originally from Kenya, Dr. Opinde currently lives in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Resources: https://ngowhisperer.com/

Topics:

• Dr. Carolyne Opinde’s journey to becoming a leader in social impact
• Evolution of the NGO Whisperer Centre for Social Impact
• Importance of social innovation
• NGO Whisperer Global Summit 2023
• Fit for the Future: A Guidebook for Nonprofits to Thrive in a Changing World (Volume 1)
• Evolution of the book
• Various challenges facing NGOs
• Role of leadership in developing successful NGOs

Next episode out on Monday, December 25 with guests Dr. Carolyne Opinde

Book Launch: Fit For The Future - A Guidebook For Nonprofits To Thrive In A Changing World (Volume 1)

Financial education and literacy is so important to living a financially secure and abundant life, yet so many African Americans and Latinos lack the knowledge they need to create financial success for themselves and their families. Join Ramona as she talks to Dr. Constance Craig-Mason about how individuals in Black and Brown communities can take steps to master the fundamentals of financial empowerment. Constance shares strategies for building a prosperous financial future. As the CEO of Concierge Financial Advisory and an Investment Advisor Representative at Forthright Capital Partners, Dr. Constance Craig-Mason teaches her clients how to manage their money, so they can live the life they want without worrying about money.

Resources: https://www.moneytalkschallenge.com

Topics:

• Constance’s personal and professional journey into becoming a financial advisor
• Importance of exposure in inspiring financial empowerment
• Intrinsic value of financial education and literacy to living an empowered life
• Reasons for being intentional and clear about the life you want, so you can chart your life
• Insurance
• Investing
• MORE: memories, opportunities, relationships and experiences
• Strategies for financial empowerment