The Charity Charge Show - Nonprofit Podcast

In this episode, Grayson Harris welcomes Laura Hines, CEO of Stanford Sierra Youth and Families, for a thoughtful conversation on the organization’s 125 year journey and its mission to strengthen youth, families, and communities across Northern California.

Laura reflects on how the organization has transformed from its origins as an orphanage into a comprehensive provider of mental health care, family stabilization supports, and community based services. She gives an honest look at the pressures facing nonprofits today, the rising need for mental health services, and the realities of leading through uncertainty. She also outlines how her team is preparing for the future with a focus on empowerment, collaboration, and long term sustainability.

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About Charity Charge

Charity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to bookkeeping, gift card disbursements, and state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at charitycharge.com.

What is The Charity Charge Show - Nonprofit Podcast?

The Charity Charge Show features candid conversations with nonprofit executives, founders, and social impact leaders about what it actually takes to run a mission-driven organization: funding, operations, leadership, and the lessons nobody puts in the annual report.

The show is hosted by Stephen Garten, founder and CEO of Charity Charge, a Public Benefit Corporation founded in 2015 in Austin, Texas. Charity Charge provides financial tools built exclusively for nonprofits, including a credit card underwritten to the organization's EIN with no personal guarantee and no annual fee.

More than 3,000 nonprofits have used Charity Charge to manage their spending.

Learn more at www.charitycharge.com